Finca Las Encinas

Iznájar, Córdoba
Bed & Breakfast
+34 629 610783
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Per night
€80 - €115
Bedroom

3 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Friendly Maki and Clive's higgledy-piggledy home is a charming, special place. Rooms are cosy, Clive's cookery courses are fun and delicious

Per night
€80 - €115

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€80 - €115 per night

The Experience

The house is higgledy-piggledy and 200 years old, rustic and charming. It stands on the side of a hill on the edge of a small Moorish village in the Parque Natural, an hour from Córdoba and Granada, surrounded by farmland. Outside on sloping land are hammocks and picnic tables, figs, almonds, olives and vines, and a small upper terrace overlooking an inviting little pool.

Inside, old doors have become headboards and the cool downstairs bedroom (once the pantry!) now has twin beds and opens onto a terrace. All four bedrooms are simple, with delightful thick walls, modest beds, fluffy towels and characterful touches. In the sitting room are books, antiques and modern art.

Breakfast consists of all the usual suspects but you’ll also get olive oil and tomate rallado, Spanish style. Clive cooks delicious dinners, often using their own vegetables, herbs and fruit, which are as Andalusian as possible.

Finca Las Encinas - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Joining one of Clive's cookery courses, then feasting and having fun
  • Being surrounded by nature, olive groves and wonderful views
  • Spending a day by the pool, dozing, reading, cooling off now and then
Finca Las Encinas - Gallery

You should know

  • Some of the ceilings are quite low so watch your head if you're tall
  • There are many steps in and outside the house

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • 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
  • Fire guard
  • 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

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €80
Surcharges
Singles €64-€84.
1 Twin
€80
1 Suite for 2
€115
1 Double
€80

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
By 11am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights. Singles €56-€84.
Closed
15 December - 28 February.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property
This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Dinner, 3 courses, €30.25. Restaurant 10-minute drive.

Reviews

As soon as I had seen the rooms, I knew this was a special place to stay, such care is taken for their decoration. I particularly liked the ones with balconies. It must be lovely to just to sit there, and forget about the world for a while. The terrace where dinners are served is lovely as well. Above all I was impressed by the collection of all those little knick-knacks and that cheese plant!
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Fiona, East Grinstead

My family enjoyed a wonderful week at Finca Las Encinas in June. The pool and outside seating areas are beautiful and full of flowers and shady nooks. My daughters particularly enjoyed reading in the hammocks. The Finca is surrounded by trees (great if you like bird watching) and olive groves. We ate in 5 nights out of 7 and thought the food was exceptional. Clive cooked up classic Andalucian dishes - almond soup, Salmorejo, chicken and sea bass - and extremely yummy dairy free desserts. The honesty bar and table wine worked well for us. Thank you Maki and Clive and Yan the dog.


Annabel, Oxford

A delightful little haven out in rural Andalucía. We really enjoyed staying in this peaceful and relaxed setting. Maki and Clive were very welcoming and made us feel very much at home in their home. Breakfast and supper were both delicious- full of fresh ingredients. Although we did not do the cookery course, we were lucky enough to sample what was made. Beautiful pool and garden area.


Maria, Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Staying with Clive and Maki is an absolutely wonderful experience. I went with my family when I was young and recently had the chance to return. They are such wonderful hosts, the rooms are cozy and comfortable, and the whole stay was very relaxing. The dinner and breakfast were nothing short of phenomenal (maybe the best ever?) and the ingredients are super fresh. Iznájar, nearby, is a cute little town with lovely views of the lake. If you're looking for a cozy and relaxing stay in the countryside of Andalucía, I could not recommend it more.


Jennifer, London

Maki and Clive are welcoming, kind and attentive hosts. The suite is lovely, with everything we needed from hairdryer to underfloor heating. The peace and quiet were a tonic. We loved the charm and design details throughout. We loved chatting over delicious breakfasts alongside a log fire. We loved the stunning views and the proximity to Cordoba. We loved meeting the 2 cats and Jan the dog. And we loved Clive’s sensational 3-course dinners, prepared with the highest skill and freshest local ingredients. Incredible value and absolutely wonderful - don’t hesitate to book this magical place.


Location

The neighbourhood

Walks in the beautiful Parque will be magical, surrounded by beauty and wildlife. The village of Iznájar is a 10-minute drive. It's a wonderful place which overlooks a reservoir on the Genil river, with narrow streets of whitewashed houses, a castle and churches. A small weekly market is brimming with good things and you'll love the central square with its kissing corner (El Rincón de los Besos).

Local points of interest from Maki Murakushi Ridout & Clive A Ridout

  • A visit to a charming white-washed village of Iznajar, only a short drive, is a must - feel its varied history, explore the narrow streets and see the stunning views of the Lake Iznajar and the surrounding countryside carpeted with ancient olive trees.
  • Lonely Planet ´Experience Andalucia´ 2023 edition features our B&B! Come to Iznajar and enjoy outdoor sports such as cycling, hiking, kayaking, lake cruise, or just relax and enjoy the tranquility of our enchanting environment.
  • Discover the hidden jewels such as a Baroque town of Priego de Cordoba, and a picturesque mountain village of Zuheros , in the Natural Park of la Sierra Subbetica and the wonder of the nature.
  • Learn the difference between the high quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil and the ordinary. We can arrange a visit to the olive mill and olive oil tasting. It is educational and informative to get into the world of Olive Oil or the natural juice of olives.
  • Participate in our fun-filled cooking courses to get inspired with a guidance of an owner/chef Clive. Our original recipes have been featured in a cookbook released in December 2018 - Andaluz: A Food Journey Through Southern Spain by Fiona Dunlop.
  • We are awarded with SICTED´s "Compromiso de Calidad Turística" which is a quality accreditation which recognises the commitment and effort made by the participating businesses in promoting a safe and quality tourism product and destination like Iznajar.

Introducing

Maki Murakushi Ridout & Clive A Ridout

Maki, Japanese, introduces you to Montilla wine and olive-tasting tours. Clive, Welsh, offers guests cookery courses that are easy, fun and delicious – he has been a professional chef for over 30 years and loves to share his passion. They live here with their family dog and two cats.