Friendly restaurant with rooms in the old white village of El Pilar – good for foodies, families and groups
9 rooms
Rooms sleep 2 – 5
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
The Experience
You’ll feel very Spanish in this lively and rustic place right by the main square. All food, including the bread, is cooked in a wood oven; steak comes on a hot stone and fish is fresh from Garrucha harbour. The menu includes artisan pizza, organic goat and excellent vegan, child-friendly and gluten free options.The bar and terrace are bustling at lunchtimes with locals enjoying tapas and drinks alongside guests. Retreat to the inviting communal sitting space on the landing to browse books in five languages and you’ll find games and colouring things for children.Hire bikes or walk along marked routes (from half an hour to a whole day). Come back to laze by the pool in the pretty garden, bubble in the Jacuzzi and find shade under the mandarin orange trees with a glass of local wine to hand while the barbecue gets fired up on some popular evenings.
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We think you'll love
- The authentic, local feel
- The popular (seasonal) barbecues in the garden
You should know
- Bathrooms are simple wet rooms with no baths
- Remember the Spanish usually start supper when most Brits are flagging
Essentials
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Information
& pricing
Booking information
- Check in
- From 4pm
- Check out
- 12pm
- Closed
- Never.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Meals
- Restaurants 5km.
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from €89
- Surcharges
- Extra bed €20 per bed per night. Cot available.
- 1 Family room for 5
- From €115
- 1 Suite for 4
- From €115
- 6 Doubles
- From €89
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Accommodation
Location
The neighbourhood
The ancient village of El Pilar is charming and traditional. From here you can join the Almond Blossom Walks and visit potteries. Explore the Wild West Studios at Tabernas (40 minutes by car), the caves in Sorbas (15 minutes) and bodega tours in Uleila del Campo (12 minutes). There are also plenty of bars in Sorbas and great restaurants in Lubrin (10-minute drive). Walking maps are provided for short and all-day walks.
Local points of interest from Clayton Morley
- Adventurous! The Caves of Sorbas One of the geological jewels of Andalucia. Gypsum karst caves are very rare, and Sorbas boasts one of the best preserved sites in the world. The caves offer guided excursions for three levels of agility. 20 minutes away.
- Delicious! Lubrin Artisan Food TourVisit local producers of olive oil, honey, cheese and wine. See how these fresh delicacies are created, and enjoy a gourmet tasting experience. 15 minutes away.
- Entertaining! Fort Bravo Spaghetti Western Film SetOriginal film sets and locations used in Clint Eastwood’s early films, perfectly kept and highly interactive. Tours include Western-style shootouts and displays of horsemanship. 30 minutes away.
- Scenic! Desert TourExplore Europe’s only desert on a go-anywhere 4-wheel-drive. Discover a unique landscape that has featured in films from ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ to ‘Game of Thrones’. 30 minutes away.
- Active! Walking, Cycling and SwimmingScenic beauty prevails in the Cabo de Gata Natural park, the Costa de Almeria, Los Filabres Mountains, and the Sierra Nevada. All are perfect day trips for lovers of outdoor life.
- Historical! El AlhambraUNESCO World Heritage Site 1984, the Alhambra hides endless opportunities for discovery. Unravel the secrets and legends of the monument and explore the Palacio de Generalife. Tickets are arranged for you. 1hr 45 minutes away.
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Introducing
Clayton Morley
In his previous life, Clayton was a restaurateur in England and his partner Rachel was in Human Resources and accountancy. Their eldest daughter was the first child to be born in the village in over twenty years! They are friendly and helpful, and their ethos is to always employ local people.
We enjoyed our stay - thank you! We arrived late in the day having missed lunch so were very pleased to get a delicious and fresh pizza. Our room was really spacious and comfortable and everyone who worked there was extremely friendly and helpful.