Finca La Bobadilla

Style

Palatial finca

Setting

Remote rural estate

Set within its own 800-acre estate, the whitewashed Finca La Bobadilla family-friendly hotel near Malaga offers a taste of authentic Andalucia. Lounge poolside en famille or lose yourself among verdant olive groves while little Smiths are at the kids' club; a never-ending to-do list keeps young guests busy, and there's a hi-tech spa and gong-garnering dining, too.

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Facilities

Zimmer

73, including four suites.

Checkout

Noon, but flexible, subject to availability. Earliest check-in, 2pm.

Weitere Details

Rates include breakfast (à la carte and buffet).

Also

Book ahead for spa sessions, dinners and activities, all of which are in high demand during peak season. Private cooking classes must be booked a week in advance. Most of the hotel is accessible for those with reduced mobility (including ramps at the entrance), and two of the rooms have been specially adapted.

Hotel Closed

Finca La Bobadilla shuts its doors from the end of October to mid-March.

Fitness Center

Kostenfreies WLAN

Wäscheservice

Haustierfreundlich

Restaurant

Zimmerservice

Spa

At the Hotel

A spa, gym, three swimming pools, two restaurants, a bar, free WiFi throughout, bikes to borrow, a kid’s club and playground, games room, tennis courts, petanque pitch, library, kitchen gardens and a lake. In rooms: LED TV and DVD player, sound system with a USB port and Bluetooth connection, minibar, free bottled water on the first night. Higher room categories have Nespresso coffee machines.

Our Favourite Rooms

We love a Master Suite with Terrace for intimate leisurely breakfasting and afternoon reading opportunities; the views aren’t shabby either. To really spread out, opt for a spacious Deluxe Suite.

Poolside

Spanning more than 1,000sq m and surrounded by shady palms, the hotel's three outdoor pools are made for languid swims and sun-soaked afternoons. One pool is set aside for little Smiths to make a splash.

Spa

The classical baths-style is all tiles, exposed brick columns and high, arched white ceilings; there are four treatment rooms (including a couples' suite with two massage tables and two whirlpool baths) and a hydrotherapy zone incorporating a heated indoor pool with body jets, hydro-massage pool with neck massages and waterfall, plus a solarium, Finnish sauna, hammam and steam room. Book a primp (waxing, mani-pedi) or a pamper (seaweed wrap, anti-ageing marine facial or olive oil body treatments) then relax on roomy day beds by the pool. The spa is open daily from 9am to 8pm. Kids are allowed in the spa, but only 11am–1pm daily. There's also guided forest walks for those who would rather get out and explore the hotel's impressive surroundings.

Packing Tips

Pack your breezy summertime best for lounging about the estate.

Also

There’s also a workout zone with all the standard cardio kit, weights and treadmills, and a hair salon too.

Kinder

Under-3s stay free in cots; extra beds are €120 a day. The kids club is usually open over Easter and in July and August.

Galerie

Food & Drink

Top Table

Golden-hour views from La Jara's terrace are the perfect foil for romance.

Kleiderordnung

Channel summertime staples from the Golden Age of Hollywood: polished, but not over the top.

Hotel Restaurant

The hotel has three restaurants: El Cortijo, La Jara and El Mirador. El Cortijo spolights traditional Andalusian fare, cooked up with locally-sourced and fresh ingredients. La Jara is a white-tablecloth, adults-only restaurant, serving elevated traditional dishes. Set in the gardens overlooking the pool, El Mirador serves laid-back lunches of salads and grilled meats.

Hotel Bar

A gin and tonic in the attractive square of La Plaza’s bar (in the shadow of the bell tower) is a peaceful way to round off the day. The bar is open from 4pm to midnight, and the laid-back pool bar is open from 11am.

Last Orders

Breakfast is served 8am-11am. El Mirador is serves lunch from 1pm to 4pm. El Cortijo and La Jara are open for dinner from 7.30pm to 10.45pm.

Room Service

The 24-hour room service menu includes both staples and more elaborate creations. Rooms don't have kettles, but staff will happily bring you hot water or milk when needed.

Planes

You've got two options, both within a 50-minute drive: Malaga's international airport is 60km away and served by British Airways, EasyJet and Aer Lingus, among others; and Federico García Lorca (aka Granada) Airport, 55km away – British Airways operates a few flights a week here from London City Airport, or you can fly with Iberia from London Heathrow. Transfers can be arranged for €150 each way.

Trains

Santa Ana station in Antequera is 35 minutes away from the hotel and has AVE rail connections to Seville, Madrid and Barcelona. The hotel can pick you up and drop you off for €77 each way.

Automobiles

If you want to get about independently you’ll definitely need to hire a car: the hotel’s private driveway alone is 3km long. Onsite parking is free. From Granada, take the A92 towards Granada-Seville until exit 175 and head towards Villanueva de Tapia. If you’re coming from Malaga, take the E902/N341 towards Antequera-Granada, then head towards Granada (A359) until exit 1 (Salinas). About 5 km after this exit, heading towards Iznajar/Villanueva de Tapia (A333), you’ll see the main entrance to the hotel on your right. An alternative route from Malaga is to take the A45 main road then turn right towards Granada, Seville, Cordoba (A92M). Take exit 1 towards Fuente Camacho, Salinas/A333/Villanueva de Tapia then keep left at the junction and follow signs towards Loja/Granada (A92). Turn left and continue on the A7200 until you reach the A333 main road towards Villanueva de Tapia/Iznajar.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Andalucia is the soul of real Spain – drive for around 40 minutes to Granada and your journey takes in distant rugged mountains and fragrant orange and almond trees. Malaga and access to the Costa del Sol beaches beyond are also about 40 minutes by car. Granada houses the Alhambra (+34 (0)958 027 971) – a sightseeing must. This Unesco World Heritage site (Spain’s number-one tourist honeypot) has a day's worth of wonders, including the 9th-century Alcazaba fortress, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife gardens. Intriguing history, beautifully landscaped grounds and spectacular feats of water engineering make for a fascinating archi-tour, and the converted palace stands today as one of Europe’s most important historic records of Moorish architecture. Book tickets well in advance to avoid lengthy queues (or the possibility of not getting in at all). The site is enormous, so pick your priorities.

Support wolf conservation and learn a bit more about el lobo itself at Antequera’s Lobo Park Wolf Reserve (+34 (0)952 031107), about 40 minutes from Finca La Bobadilla by car. All the animals that roam free here do so in an entirely natural environment – most were reared within the park so they’re used to being around humans. This is a unique opportunity to observe these wild animals and their social practices – you can even visit for a Full Moon Party with a difference and watch the reserve’s residents howl at the proverbial moon.

Ski trips to the Sierra Nevada range (including transfers) can be organised by the hotel, on request, and Seville and Cordoba are both a couple of hours' drive away.

If you'd rather stay on site, take advantage of the thrice weekly olive oil tastings and guided tours around the area.

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