Cortijo del Marqués, Granada

Description: Cortijo del Marqués

Located just 20 minutes from Granada with its world-famous Alhambra Palace, 40 minutes from the popular ski resort of Sierra Nevada and less than one hour from the Mediterranean coast, the exceptional location of the Cortijo del Marques makes it the perfect base for discovering the region of Andalucia. Come summer or winter, you can enjoy your favourite sports, or explore the region's rich cultural heritage.

The history of the Cortijo del Marqués goes back to the 17th century. When it was converted into a hotel in 2004 the new owners strived to respect the original aspect and character of the estate wherever possible. There is the square patio with its cobblestones and central fountain; the old horse stables converted to a large dining and sitting room; the 300 square meter storehouse with stone walls and exposed wooden trusses; interior and exterior spaces to organise anything from weddings to art exhibits. The church and the large fortified tower complete the peaceful setting and the sound of water complements the serenity of every corner of the place. Amenities include rooms with fireplaces, wood burners, enormous bathtubs, high wooden ceilings; a refreshing pool surrounded by rose bushes; and finally an "horno árabe" or Spanish kiln. The rooms in the main house preserve the atmosphere of the early 1900's with furniture, beds, and lighting from that time period. On the other hand, the rooms around the patio, for example, in the old stable, dovecote, granary, and oil storage area have been converted to ample spaces designed with often unusual original elements.

Type of rooms: Cortijo del Marqués

The hotel has 10 spacious bedrooms ranging from 40m2 to 108m2.
There are various indoor and outdoor spaces of various sizes to hold events; weddings, private parties, seminars etc.

El Mirador (The Lookout): Sunlit double room at the top of the tower with amazing views in all directions. High wooden ceiling and spacious bathroom with shower and freestanding bathtub. Access via a steep flight of stairs.

La Carpintería (The Carpentry) Sitting area with two comfortable armchairs, two steps lead up to the bedroom with a beautiful four-poster bed and ensuite bathroom with shower. The carpenter's workbench serves as a desk.

El Torreón (The Tower): a romantic double room with sunlight flowing in through four large windows overlooking the surrounding landscape and the Cortijo's patios. Beautiful small bathroom with shower and bull eye's window.

La Señorial (The Stately): This junior suite used to be the room where past Cortijo owners slept and has been redesigned in its classical structure. From its small balcony it offers a great view of olive groves during the day and of starry skies at night.

La Cuadra (The Stable): a spectacular double room with the original wooden mangers fixed on its right wall. A small ramp to access the room and grab bars and shower seat in the bathroom make it suitable for the elderly or disabled.

El Palomar (The Pigeon Loft): in this romantic junior suite the old pigeon niches are used to divide the 60m2 room into three areas - sitting room, bedroom and bathroom. A beautiful wooden floor, a stove and the original high ceiling add to the charm of this loft.

El Granero (The Granary): an amazing 80m2 suite in the former granary of the Cortijo with a five metre high original wooden ceiling and stone walls. Other special features are a four-poster bed, a beautiful sitting area and an enormous tiled bathtub.

La Iglesia (The Church): this 80m2 junior suite comprises a beautiful sunlit bedroom with views of the swimming pool, a sitting room with a vaulted ceiling and a recovered XIX century bathroom with a freestanding bathtub.

Los Aljibes (The Cisterns): a spacious 108m2 suite comprising a large main room with fireplace and four Roman columns and a spectacular bath built around gigantic olive oil cisterns. There is a separate room for those clients who come with children and want to keep their privacy (extra charge applies).

La Casita (The Cottage): Separated from the main Cortijo building, the Cottage offers a sitting room with open fireplace on the ground floor and a bedroom and bathroom with shower on the second floor.

Additional information: Cortijo del Marqués