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Finca Las Encinas
Iznájar,
Córdoba
Bed & Breakfast
+34 629 610783
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€80 - €115
3 rooms
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
€80 - €115
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The Experience
The house is 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. All three bedrooms (two with a terrace) 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.
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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
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
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from €80
- Surcharges
- Singles €64-€92.
- 1 Twin
- €80
- 1 Suite for 2
- €115
- 1 Double
- €80
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- From 4pm
- Check out
- By 11am
- Other details
- Children over 5 welcome.
- 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, 2-3 courses, €26-€33. Restaurant 10-minute drive.
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Reviews
Bernadette
Sawday's Inspector
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An excellent spot for just relaxing or as a central base for touring most of the landmark cities of Andalucia. Rooms are basic and rustic, clean and comfortable. The pool is very welcome in the heat with great views of the inevitable Olive trees of the area. Maki and Clive are friendly and welcoming with plenty of advice on how to enjoy the sights and flavours of this part of Spain. Talking of flavours, Clive is a superb chef and the evening meals are a delight of fresh, local fare. I have an interest in cooking and just wish I could have stayed for one of Clive's popular cookery courses.
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A wonderful holiday, perfect for us. Attractive finca, delightful setting, the real Spain for us. We'd been to Córdoba, Granada and Seville in the past and wanted to visit small towns and villages nearby, which were delightful. Clive and Maki are a remarkable couple and Cei makes it extra special. Clive's cooking is superb, gourmet without gourmet prices, using fresh local produce with the Spanish touch. Maki is artistic and creative in the rooms, lent us maps and advised on parking etc. We enjoyed their company on the terrace on a range of topics as evening fell. A very special holiday
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A wonderful base for exploring Andalusia. Maki was very helpful in maximising our explorations and as for Clive's cooking it has established a benchmark of excellence. We highly recommend Los Fincas, one of the best ever. The week we had was perfect and the pool was great at the end of a day's explorations.
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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 trip to the charming whitewashed village of Iznájar, just a short drive away, is a must—soak in its rich history, wander through the narrow streets, and take in the breathtaking views of Lake Iznájar and the surrounding countryside blanketed with ancient olive trees.
- Our B&B is featured in the 2023 edition of the Lonely Planet Andalucia Guide! Visit Iznajar for outdoor adventures like cycling, hiking, kayaking, lake cruises, and birdwatching, or simply unwind and soak in the peaceful atmosphere. Savour delicious food.
- Discover hidden gems the Baroque town of Priego de Córdoba and the charming mountain village of Zuheros in the Natural Park of La Sierra Subbética, where nature’s beauty is on full display. With so much history, culture, and natural wonder to explore, every corner offers something special.
- Discover the difference between premium extra virgin olive oil and the ordinary kind. Enjoy a visit to the olive mill and an olive oil tasting experience. It’s a fun and informative way to explore the world of olive oil, the natural juice of olives.
- Join our fun and engaging cooking classes, led by owner and chef Clive, for a burst of inspiration in the kitchen. Our unique recipes were even featured in the December 2018 cookbook *Andaluz: A Food Journey Through Southern Spain* by Fiona Dunlop.
- We’ve been awarded SICTED’s Compromiso de Calidad Turística, a quality accreditation that recognizes the dedication and effort of participating businesses in promoting a safe, high-quality tourism experience and destination like Iznájar.
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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.
We spent five wonderful days with Maki and Clive, which we will remember for a long time. From the very first moment we felt very comfortable at the Finca las Encinas. The surrounding is wonderfully quiet, the house and the pool invite you to relax, the whole atmosphere is very warm and hospitable. The food Clive makes is simply great. Enjoying these dinners on the terrace with a view of the Andalusian hills enriched our holiday and made us very happy. We are already planning to come back. Thanks to Maki and Clive, you are great host.