Cortijo Vacas Gordas B&B

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Cortijo Vacas Gordas B&B in Castell de Ferro offers a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The bed and breakfast features private bathrooms with showers, garden views, and mountain views. Additional amenities include a work desk, dining area, and free on-site private parking. Delicious Breakfast: A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, including juice, cheese, and fruits. Menus for special diets are available. Convenient Location: Located 98 km from Federico Garcia Lorca Granada-Jaen Airport, the property provides an outdoor play area and seating areas for relaxation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Joyce
Netherlands Netherlands
“We had a wonderfull stay at cortijo Vacas Gordas. The road up to the apartment is challenging after the heavy rain, but with some guidance we made it up there with our (small) rental car. The views were stunning from both the bedroom, the pool and...”
Ctp
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very friendly host. Breakfast is very good. We went on motorbikes but you need to have an offroad to reach the casa rurale. Stunning views. Very relaxing place to stay.”
Daniel
Spain Spain
“Me encantó, todo muy limpio y siempre a disposición de las personas que estamos allí”
M
Spain Spain
“El desayuno y la cena espectaculares. Los dueños excelentes anfitriones”
Marion
France France
“Le cadre parfait, les hôtes exceptionnellement gentils et aux petits soins, chambre parfaite tres cosie, la vue magnifique, petits dejeunes super copieux. Un lieu qu’on a envi de garder secret tellement il y fait bon vivre. Nous y retournerons...”
Lucía
Spain Spain
“El trato de Natalia y sus desayunos, en cantidad, calidad y variedad, cada día innovando con alguna receta dulce. Cada detalle estaba cuidado al máximo . La estética y la comodidad de la habitación también eran excelentes, y el resto de zonas,...”
Michela
Switzerland Switzerland
“I proprietari della struttura, coppia giovane e molto disponibili. Tutte le mattine colazione con prodotti freschi preparati dalla proprietaria. Struttura ben pulita e curata con piscina, idromassaggio e campo per giocare a bocce. Un posto...”
Henk
Netherlands Netherlands
“Ligging en ontbijt en diner. Bijzonder prettige host”
Juliana
Germany Germany
“Wundebare Unterkunft mit sehr herzlicher und zuvorkommender Gastgeberin. Sehr leckeres von Natalia selbst zubereitetes Frühstück und Abendessen. Herrlicher Ausblick auf die Berge und sehr ruhig gelegen. Unterkunft ist nur über eine nicht...”
Natalia
Spain Spain
“La tranquilidad del lugar, rodeados de montañas y el sonido de las aves. Se respira paz. La amabilidad de Paul y Natalia que están presentes allí para lo que necesites. Los desayunos son exquisitos y una de las noches nos han preparado la cena....”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Cortijo Vacas Gordas

Company review score: 9.9Based on 103 reviews from 3 properties
3 managed properties

Company information

Cortijo Vacas Gordas was born from the need to share a way of life with guests, more focused on respect for nature and enjoying and appreciating what surrounds us. A translator and specialist in rural and sustainable tourism who likes to communicate, and who finds in Cortijo Vacas Gordas the perfect way to communicate her way of seeing life through her home.

Property information

A typical Andalusian farmhouse renovated at Sierra de Lújar, 250 meters above sea level and just a few minutes from the beaches and coves of Castell de Ferro, on the Costa Tropical. Surrounded by mountains, this farmhouse offers rest and tranquility, as well as the possibility of enjoying an indescribable natural environment. The El Molino living room and swimming pool area will be shared with the other guests of the accommodation. The last part of the journey to reach Cortijo Vacas Gordas is a mountain road (2km). The road is accessible with any type of vehicle but we recommend you look at it search for Cortijo Vacas Gordas in GPS satellite mode to make sure you will not have problems. Contact us 30 minutes before your arrival and we will wait for you at the beginning of the trail if you wish to go up with you.

Neighbourhood information

Cortijo Vacas Gordas is located 10 minutes by car from the beaches of Castell de Ferro, we always recommend La Rijana beach. The town has supermarkets, pharmacies, shops, restaurants, etc. Motril and its beaches are a 30-minute drive away. . The towns of Nerja and Frigiliana, well known in the area, are located less than an hour from the farmhouse (45/50 min) and the city of Malaga and its airport are located 1h30 away. Órgiva, the capital of the Alpujarra Granada is only 50 minutes away by car, and from there you can visit the white villages of Capileira, Pampaneira and Bubión, or the highest village in Spain, known for its ham, Trevélez. The city of Granada and its airport are 1 hour from the accommodation, as well as Almería. Cabo de Gata, a well-known natural park is 1h30 from the accommodation. They can practice mountain sports, since the Sierra Nevada station is 1h30 from the accommodation, which in turn is surrounded by the mountains of Sierra de Lújr and Contraviesa. They can also practice diving, paddle surfing, kite surfing on the nearby beaches of the Costa Tropical or on the beaches of Almería (1h).

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

House rules

Cortijo Vacas Gordas B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cortijo Vacas Gordas B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: CR/GR/00357