Alcolea del Río Holiday Rentals

"Quirky very old property in the heart of this ancient town. Individual well appointed rooms in this lovely old building. Very good continental breakfast. No dedicated parking but safe public parking nearby. Reception closed from 2- 4.00 pm but given instructions for access for early check-in and key for the room. "

"What an absolute gem this house is, and we fell in love with it completely.The gardens are a triumph, in what is a challenging environment, and together with the wonderful pool the whole experience was just what we yearned for after 10 days of touring down through Spain and Portugal.We would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to David and Manuel for their care and attention and sharing their wonderful home with us, making the whole stay such a delight,A&V"

"Wow!!!! We have just returned from an amazing holiday at La Escribana!!I booked this villa for 15 of us (9 adults and 6 children) for 5 nights for my husband’s 50th birthday celebration and we had a brilliant time. The booking process was seamless and the host was responsive and very helpful. The house is surrounded by lush greenery and a 10 min walk into town though a steep climb for a bit so might not be suitable for all.The house is cosy and tastefully decorated with multiple spaces to relax including outdoors. The kitchen and dining area was the hub for us all to gather together whilst we did some cooking. There are supermarkets in town and Trady’s will deliver! There is a great butchers for Iberian meats and we bought some yummy stuff for my husband’s birthday barbecue party in the garden. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you will need to have a very comfortable stay. Bedrooms were comfortable with big beds, storage space and most with en-suites. The pool was big enough for us all and cleaned regularly. There is a room outside which holds loads of toys and a washing machine/dryer which again made it feel like a home away from home!The children had an amazing time with access to games, even hide and seek in the massive gardens!Lola and Fernando are the caretakers and were fantastic and very responsive via WhatsApp.Constantina is a quaint village with bars and cafes and we even did a day trip to Seville. La Escribana did not disappoint! :)"

"Fantastic property. We had such a lovely holiday. The garden is truly superb, so much so that we spent the majority of our holiday here. The place is spotless, and the owner could not have been more helpful from the time of booking until departure. It is all the little touches that make a difference. On arriving after a long day of travel, it was lovely that there was milk, juice, eggs, bread etc. I thoroughly recommend this house without reservation, in a town, but you wouldn't know it, so quiet in the garden."

"This is a stunning hotel. 5 stars in all areas. It is part of the Parador chain which is similar to the National Trust in England. The building itself is historic and features unique spaces for resting, having a drink or eating. The rooms are tastefully decorated and include tea making facilities and a mini bar. The air conditioning works perfectly. The pool is situated in the lower part of the estate. It is adjacent to a bar area that serves drinks, and there is friendly pool guard who is around all day. Parking is very close to the property and is free of charge. The views from all the rooms are breathtaking. What a memorable stay! "

"If you want an idyllic stay in the Spanish countryside, this is your place. We were a family of 17 and fit perfectly. The caretakers, Carmen and Jose were so kind and helpful in every way. Carmen prepared fabulous meals for us our entire stay. The location is great for visiting Seville and cordoba. The road to the villa isn’t paved, but it’s a smooth ride. We would definitely return if in the area again. I can’t say enough good things about Carmen, and the solitude of this historic house set among pistachio trees."

"The character of the building was fantastic and the large pool a bonus"

"Great stay, very beautiful hotel in old town. Stuffs are friendly, room is clean."

"This is one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. My favourite thing about this place is the staff. They are extremely friendly and helpful and the care about your stay. They were very accommodating and you can message them with any questions or hesitations you may have. I can’t recommend this place enough!! Also the rooms seem as if they are newly renovated so overall I had an amazing time staying here!!!"