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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Jude, Twickenham

Don't take Sawday's word for it, take ours - this is a special place. This was our second stay with Maki and Clive who are the perfect hosts and Clive's wonderful food will not leave you hungry. This Finca is a dreamy getaway with a truly magical and peaceful quality and we can't wait to visit again.


Katie, Falmouth

The area and views are just lovely. Maki and Clive are a delightful pairing and Clive's culinary expertise is well worth the visit. We completed a section of the Via Verde de Acite when we visited (do book ahead through bike friends) and also visited the historicaltowns/villages of Priego de Cordoba, Izinijar and Zuheros.


Anne-Marie, Hindhead, Surrey

We (my husband & 14yr old son)had 4 nights with Maki & Clive, it was a truly fabulous stay. The house is gorgeous with plants everywhere and beautiful pool and those views, well hard to leave looking across to the hills of olive orchards. They are both amazing hosts, nothing too much trouble and very welcoming and Clive’s food simply outstanding. We ate like kings and I thoroughly recommend having the 3 course dinner each night. Quail, Chicken, Hake, Seabass all done using local or their own produce. Roasted peaches, citrus, cherry and a caramel desert. Then those starters clams, prawns ..


Peter, Glasshouses, Harrogate

We had a very pleasant stay at this lovely authentic Andalucian house. Everything was very clean and well maintained. Maki and Clive were very helpful and attentive. Set in lovely grounds, perfect for a relaxing break. We hope to visit again and would certainly give a good recommendation.


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.