Hotel Cortijo del Marqués
Rural Andalusian manor with genuine historic character — cobbled patios with citrus trees, fountains, terracotta, a chapel dating to 1878. Not a designed aesthetic, but the real thing, lovingly kept. Quiet, slow-paced, oriented around reading, eating well, and wandering olive groves.
Ask Eilko to recommend wines to pair with dinner — his selections are consistently praised
Why It Matters
Listed on Tablet Hotels and featured in Sawday's, Mr & Mrs Smith, and i-escape. One of very few true cortijo-style country house hotels in Granada operating at this level. Rooms are genuinely converted farm structures — grain silo, granary, cisterns — not just rustic-themed interiors. Property dates to 1532 when it was granted to the Marquis of Mondéjar, Captain General of Granada.
A 500-year-old Andalusian manor outside Granada, run by a Dutch-Austrian couple who bought it in 2010 and spent years carefully restoring it. Fifteen individually designed rooms occupy the old granary, grain silo, stables, pigeon loft, and main house — all stone walls, vaulted ceilings, and original fittings. Deliberately no TVs. Meals are exceptional, wine list runs 200+ bottles, and the Alhambra is 30 minutes down the road.
Where You'll Stay
15 room types available
Deluxe Suite: El Granero
The Granary — 80sqm of original farm drama. Five-metre-high wooden ceiling, exposed brick walls, stone pillars, and a spectacular tiled-stone bathtub for two. Saffron-hued feature wall, four-poster bed, dedicated sitting area. A rock-hewn sink sits beside the main bath. Extra bed available at €29/night.
Four-poster · 80 sqm
Deluxe Suite: El Silo
The standout room. Set inside the former grain silo, it's a round, cylindrical 50sqm suite on two floors. Ground floor: large bathroom with walk-in rainfall shower and a freestanding claw-foot cast-iron bathtub. Up the stairs: bedroom with exposed wooden ceiling beams, wooden floors, king-size bed on a recycled-wood frame, and a huge fixed window framing open countryside and distant sierras. Very private. Consistently named guests' favourite.
50 sqm
Deluxe: La Terraza
40sqm room on the first floor with a four-poster king-size bed in crisp white linens, rustic wooden furniture, terracotta-tiled floor. The big draw: two French windows onto a private terrace with sun loungers overlooking the courtyard and olive groves. Ensuite with freestanding bathtub and separate rainfall shower.
40 sqmFamily Duplex: La Casita
The Cottage — a standalone outbuilding across from the main house, ideal for families. Two floors: ground floor has a sitting room with open fireplace, window bench, and exposed wooden beams; upper floor has a double bedroom plus a separate twin room. Bathroom with green and blue mosaic tiles, painted wooden door, and a white-stone walk-in shower. Sleeps up to 4.
Family Suite: Los Aljibes
The Cisterns — the largest room at 100sqm. The living room keeps four original Romanesque columns and a working fireplace. The bathroom is remarkable: a low-set mosaic-tiled bath built around four large olive-oil cisterns, with a shower above. Exposed wooden beams throughout. Two bedrooms — one double, one twin. Sleeps up to 4 adults or 2 adults plus 2 children.
100 sqmFamily Suite: Los Olivos
74sqm family suite spread across multiple levels. Ground floor: living room with cushion-strewn sofas and fireplace with built-in benches. Mezzanine: double bed with ensuite bathroom and bathtub. Lower ground floor: separate bedroom with two single beds and its own bathroom. Dark wood trim, rustic furniture, pops of colour. Sleeps 4, extra bed possible.
74 sqmStandard: La Cuadra
The former horse stable, and it still shows — in the best possible way. Original wooden mangers flank the double bed, exposed wooden beams and pillars, Spanish-tiled floors, vintage furnishings. Ensuite wet-room with shower. Accessible: ramp access, grab bars, shower seat. Extra bed available at €29/night.
Suite: El Palomar
The Pigeon Loft — 60sqm loft-style suite where antique wooden pigeon niches form the room divider between bathroom, bedroom, and sitting area. Wooden floors, exposed roof beams, original stove, king-size bed. Freestanding patinated bathtub plus separate shower. Stove in sitting room. Direct access to the swimming pool — the only room with this feature. Extra bed at €39/night.
King · 60 sqmSuite: La Iglesia
The Church Suite — 80sqm with crisp white walls, antique furnishings, and an ornate king-size bed. Reclaimed 19th-century bathroom with a freestanding bathtub big enough for two plus a separate shower. Shuttered windows look out towards the swimming pool. Tiled floors and dark exposed wooden ceiling beams throughout.
King · 80 sqmSuperior: El Mirador
The Lookout — walls studded with windows giving 360° views of the cortijo's red rooftops and surrounding hills. On the second floor, reached by a steep staircase. Exposed wooden beams, high ceilings, dark-wood vintage furnishings, Spanish-tiled floor. Bathroom on the mezzanine below the bedroom with a roll-top bathtub set alongside a large window — countryside views while you soak — plus a large walk-in shower.
Superior: El Torreón
The Tower room — four large windows flood it with light and open onto views of surrounding olive trees and the cortijo's patios. Simple but stylish: chaise longue by the windows, antique marble coffee table. Small bathroom with shower and an unusual bull's-eye window. No extra bed possible.
Superior: La Carpintería
More romantic than its carpentry-workshop origins suggest. King-size four-poster bed, desk made from an antique carpenter's workbench, dark-wood shutters, ornate trousseau at foot of bed. Sitting room with damask armchairs is two steps up from the bedroom. Rain shower ensuite. Extra bed available.
Superior: La Señorial
The Stately Room — the original owners' quarters. Long and gallery-like, bright and spacious. Wrought-iron bedstead, vintage wardrobe, small balcony with olive grove views. Large ensuite with separate walk-in rainfall shower, freestanding bathtub, and bathrobes.
Twin Room: La Higuera
26sqm room on the first floor of an annex building, named after the fig tree visible from the window. Twin beds (joinable as double on request), marble walk-in shower ensuite. Views of olive groves.
26 sqmTwin Room: La Zarza
24sqm room on the first floor of a historic outbuilding near the main hotel. Vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams, farmhouse-style furnishings, wooden doors. Named for its views of brambles and olive groves. Twin beds that can be joined to make a double. Ensuite with marble walk-in shower.
24 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The property's 1878 chapel has been carefully restored to its original condition. Available for visits by guests and — given reviews — also used for weddings.
Hotel is 30km from the Alhambra — roughly 25-30 minutes by car. Owners provide a guest information file in each room covering what to see, and advise strongly to book Alhambra tickets well in advance. Flamenco in the Sacromonte caves and the Albayzín neighbourhood are also recommended.
Hand-drawn walking route maps provided by the owners. Trails through olive groves, almond trees, and open countryside surrounding the cortijo. Wildlife is particularly good — bird life is outstanding.
Arranged through a nearby riding school with well-trained horses. 2-hour guided tours through the surrounding countryside. Minimum 2 riders. Described by guests as having a real wild-west feel given the landscape.
High-quality KTM mountain bikes available for rent. Owner Eilko has mapped out suggested cycling routes through the olive groves and surrounding countryside. Guests choose a route and explore independently.
Seasonal outdoor pool set in a walled courtyard with long views out to the Sierra de Arana. Loungers around the pool. Accessed directly from El Palomar suite — other guests via the courtyard. Not available November–March.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Working fireplaces in the dining room and several suites. Lit in cooler months.
Licensed bar serving drinks. Drinks available until 10:30pm. Garden bar area available in warmer months.
Cobbled patios with citrus trees, murmuring fountains, and shaded seating. Several distinct courtyard spaces, described as feeling like a small Andalusian hamlet.
There are no TVs anywhere in the hotel. Deliberately designed for guests to disconnect.
Pets welcome at €15/night charge. Some rooms are pet-free and pets not allowed in pool area or restaurant. Must notify at booking.
Pretty walled pool with mountain views and sun loungers. Open in summer months. Not heated.
Hammocks positioned around the property grounds.
Bassols linen, founded 1790. La Chinata olive-oil toiletries throughout all rooms.
Laundry service at €35 per load. Ironing at €25 per hour.
Property generates most of its power from solar energy. Underground rainwater collection used for irrigation.
Airport transfers available on request.
Electric vehicle charging available on the property.
A small outdoor yoga lawn on the property grounds.
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