Testimonials
Glowing Reviews of Villa Cortijo Las Salinas
Everything about the cortijo exceeded our expectations. It is an absolutely perfect place to relax and entertain friends and family both young and old. Having said that, not good for pushchairs or wheelchairs as everywhere is on a different level! We will be back next year.
We have enjoyed the charm of swinging in the hammocks in the warm evening light overlooking the swimming pool and the distant rolling hills of olive groves. In the background the sounds of the birds settling for the night in the fir trees. So many lovely places to visit in Andalucia. Sadly we have returned to the cold of England but hopefully soon to return.
We stayed her for 10 days in march this year–what an amazing situation. Steve & Steffi proved to be the perfect hosts –looking after us and yet giving us space. Set among the olive trees ,with beautiful walks all around –wild orchids –peaceful and enchanting. Las Salinas is both stylish and comfortable– and with Granada and Cordoba within an easy day trip its the perfect place for a gathering of friends ,family reunion or special celebration. A real gem in the Andulusian hills.
We were looking for a large villa in Spain not on the coast and away from the British crowds. My sister, two friends and our families were looking for a self catering place that could cope with a total of 22 people. I had the unfortunate responsibility of choosing our holiday location. I searched hundreds of websites and found Cortijo Las Salinas on www.andalucianoasis.com. It looked perfect, but was not sure about booking directly with the owners after all the publicity about the scams featured in the newspapers. The photos on the website looked perfect and I became confident having spoken to Steffi, and seeing their Owner Verified badge on the website When we arrived it was breath-taking, Cortijo Las Salinas is magical and everything we had hoped for. It really is a rare gem being one of very few Cortijos of this standard in the Granada/Cordoba area. It is situated in a wonderful location with stunning views over the mountains and olive groves. Retaining all of its original charm, it truly is an Andalucian Oasis! Its secluded location makes it possible to fully escape the crowds at this relaxing and tranquil retreat whilst still being able to enjoy a home made night life with no restrictions on noise, as there really is no one to disturb. There are MP3 connection points everywhere so make sure you pack your own music. Even with 22 of us, we didn’t feel on top of each other. There are many beautiful places to be secluded and private. I really can’t recommended Cortijo Las Salinas highly enough and we will certainly be back.
We had a wonderful time at the beautiful cortijo. Who would have thought that this late in the year we would still get great weather. Well we did!! Thanks for the great time we had in your lovely cortijo, lounging by the pool on the hammock, paella in the casita and walking through the olive groves. We hope to come back soon to work on our tans.
Cortijo Las Salinas is a amazing place! The whole place is beautiful! And I had a amazing holiday! And I really wanna come back! Steve and Steffi are very nice people! The pool is great for cooling off and we could sunbathe! It really is a must!
What a whirlwind trip into your idyllic corner of the world!! Enjoyed every minute and what a contrast – returned here to rain and cold. Thank you both so much for all your time and attention. Feel uplifted and refreshed from the visit, so imagine what a week will do for me. So many happy moments to reflect on……… love Phyl xx
Now that we are home again , I should like to take this opportunity on behalf of my wife and myself, our children and grandchildren to tell you how very much we treasured the week we had at Cortijo Las Salinas. Though our expectations were high, I think that for each and everyone of us they were exceeded by the beauty of the cortijo and the surroundings and how perfect they were for our week together. It was an unforgettable week, made so by the homely atmosphere and the relaxed atmosphere you have created atSalinas. We have memories we will treasure for years, indeed decades to come.
We’ve returned to gloomy UK weather and work. Don’t know which is worse.! Thank you for a marvelous break and truly entertaining cortijo and hospitality. We will pass on your secret to a very select few.
Most amazing time We wanted to say a big thanks for renting your beautiful Place for our Family and friends.. We had the most amazing time and all the guests fell in love with the Las Salinas. It was the most magical week. You really have the most fantastic place. We’d love to come back one day to celebrate our daughters wedding in the wonderful surroundings of your Cortijo. Thank you again.
And the dream came true, we all had been dreaming for months in front of the pictures of your wonderful cortijo and the reality is even better ! We leave tomorrow relaxed, rested and happy with beautiful memories. Dominique and Gilles, Jean and Sylvie, Olivier and Catherine and all the kids!
A wonderful find, which we would describe as “informal extravagance”. Excellent location, decor and ambience. Steve and Steffi have found their true vocation and made us feel very welcome. Thank you both very much and we look forward to spending many happy times with you in the future! We wish you every success in the future.
What a wonderful place to stay, Fabulous for our big family group, it is the perfect place for a crowd and no one to disturb. The rooms are exotic and romantic, the view stunning. We have enjoyed our week here, we will be back. Thank you so much for the warm welcome and relaxing atmosphere.
Died and Gone to Heaven Died and gone to heaven, the best place in the world to rest.
Unbelievable time We will all remember the majestic views and the wonderful villa you have.. You are in an amazing part of Spain. We all had such a unbelievable time. We were all glad to have experienced it.
Absolutely blown away I wanted to thank you for the use of your beautiful cortijo. We had a wonderful time. Before we got there I was a little concerned that it might not live up to expectations and photos on the website but as soon as we got there I was absolutely blown away with how beautiful the cortijo and views are. Better than the photos!! I would be happy to give any future holiday renters a full recommendation of how beautiful Cortijo las Salinas is. I am sure that we will be back.
Wonderful Time Paul and I had the most wonderful time at Las Salinas, The villa was lovely, scenery was beautiful, the traditional Spanish meal was delicious as was the pizza night. Steffi artwork was stunning. Thank you both for your hospitality, I am sure we will be back.
GEWELDIG!!!!SUPER!!!!,prachtig,prachtig!!!!een paradijs op aarde!!! GREAT!! SUPER !!!!, wonderful, wonderful!! A paradise on earth! Hola!!!Wij zijn met 7 personen, 1 weekje (helaas konden wij niet langer….)in Cortijo Las Salinas geweest,bij Steffi en Steve!!onze kids van 17,16,12,6 en 3 waren ook mee,wij zaten in Villa Romana!!In 1 woord..GEWELDIG!!!!SUPER!!!!,prachtig,prachtig!!!!een paradijs op aarde!!!nog nooit zo;n mooie vaknatie gehad!!!Veel tranen na het afscheid nemen!!(dit dus al na 1 week..)Steve en Steffi, de eigenaars (Komen uit Engeland)waren echt Super!!,Lief!,zeer Gastvrij!!!echt TOP!!!kan geen 1 verkeerd ding/moment noemen of bedenken…Ja,was heet,in Juli,40,44 graden,..puf,puf!!,maar hun riante zwembad ,maakte alles goed!,veel schaduwrijke plekjes!!,om te louncen en chillen!!ook hangmatten!!!,snurk,…heerlijk!!!precies zoals op de fotos,vondt de fotos eigenlijk iets te mooi om waar te zijn,…(ben n Nederlander…)maar in het echt is t nog veeel mooier!!!Kan t iedereen aanbevelen!!!,ook Steffi En Steve!!Super lieve mensen, die er alles aan doen om je vakantie ,Super te maken!,stadjes erom heen ook prachtig!!!,strand,Tormelinnos ook schitterend!!,ook voor kleine kindjes!!Top vakantie gehad!!,sinds gisteren helaas weer terug in Nederland… SUPER!!!HOLIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beauty and sheer wonderfulness of this haven I have just come back from a weekend at Las Salinas and think I have fallen in love with the tranquility, beauty and sheer wonderfulness of this haven. Hosts Steffi and Steve could not be more welcoming and hospitable. As an event organiser I have been to many wonderful places but I have to say this one just makes your heart beat a little faster. Recommend it? Yes. Yes. Yes. For all new visitors enjoy the experience. I will definitely be making this a place of sanctuary to return to again and again.____Thanks all at Las Salinas who made it such a treat.____Debra
Heartily Recommended Within the magnificent setting of Las Salinas we worked on our art and created peices to take home. We enjoyed the week and the quality of Steffi’s teaching was amazing. Steve created some marvelous meals using all the local produce which added to this very special art week. Highly recommended.
An Amazing Week Thank you both so much for an amazing week. We want to come back as soon as we can. We loved the poppies in full bloom and our photographs are exceptional. We want to come back next year to see the sunflowers.
Great Tracks for MBT Great views, great tracks, hills and enough technical stuff for MBT. I can’t wait to return with my own bike. Having a wonderful swimming pool to cool down in is just perfect. I could spend 6 months here exploring and can’t wait to return.
Most amazing place, wonderful holiday, Sensational What a place! Just sensational. Two weeks is not long enough, we can’t wait to come back.
Incomparable Experience A complete delight! So romantic – feel utterly refreshed, Cortijo Las Salinas is a triumph. Congratulations to you both.
Truly Awesome ! We are full of awe with what you have at Cortijo Las Salinas. Haven’t been in a hammock for years. Look forward to returning, not too long away and we will come with the whole family.
Marvelous Family Holiday Just a small word from France where we returned to yesterday. We want to thank you again for our marvelous stay in Cortijo Las Salinas and for your unconditional soulful, but discreet involvement. We will keep in touch in the future months to find out more about your events and we will be discussing about next year because we would like to visit you again and share more time with you.
A very special place with magical moments It is difficult to express how impressed I am with Cortijo Las Salinas. The positive and creative energy of the place you have created a little paradise. This place fulfills the soul, the senses and the spirits of any luck person to visit or stay. There have been many magical moments at Las Salinas and I hope revisit many times. Thanks again for this very special place and you are very special people.
So many magical memories Pink peppercorns, purple squishy figs and chilled cava. Thank you so much for a wonderfully restorative week in this amazing place. Refreshed, restored and revived. I can’t wait to return.
UN EDEN DE LOS DIOSES AL ALCANCE DEL HOMBRE Situada en un enclave privilegiado, el cortijo se alza sobre un esplendor y encanto inimaginable. Rodeado de lujos, recuerda a los antiguos cortijos de señoritos decimonónicos. Son mágicas las noches bajo el firmamento donde, alejados de la contaminación lumínica, puedes apreciar la inmensidad del manto estrellado que se alza en mitad de la nada. Los amaneceres con sus primeros rayos de luz que invitan a descubrir el fastuoso entorno natural. El susurro del rio, que pasa a los pies del Cortijo. La espectacular piscina y los jardines de la casa. Cada detalle que compone los dormitorios es minucioso. El buen gusto en la decoracion y los numerosos lugares de descanso de los que dispone el cortijo junto a la amabilidad de sus propietarios, hace del Cortijo La salinas un edén de los dioses, al alcance del hombre. Un lugar mágico.
The villa is awesome Had a wonderful time, the villa is awesome! Loved looking at your art work, really beautiful work, I will enjoy seeing your painting on my wall. The peace and quiet was so relaxing, hopefully see you here again. Love Dilys
I shall be back! Thank you, thank you for all the fun and friendship. I’m going home stronger – possibly mentally, definitely physically. Thanks to a week with Chloe and Kiran. . All my love, Delia
Exceeded all our expectations Everything about the cortijo exceeded our expectations. It is an absolutely perfect place to relax and entertain friends and family both young and old. Having said that, not good for pushchairs or wheelchairs as everywhere is on a different level! We will be back next year.
A Perfect Spot We heard about this place through a friend, inviting us to join a group trip – what a good decision to say yes! We had the most wonderful week at Cortijo las Salinas, enjoying this peaceful property and the amazing views across the hills in Andalucia. Steve and Steffi are the owners who live on site, and they welcomed us with such warmth and great ideas for mini adventures: gorge walking, the castle at Alcala la Real, seeing The sunset at the local lookout, and even tips for our day trip to see Alhambra in Granada. We also enjoyed Steffi’s yoga classes and art sessions, and relaxing by the lovely pool. Bliss! Others here have mentioned the food; it really is wonderful, and the pizza and paella nights were brilliant fun. When you come you must ask Steve all about how they found and restored the place – amazing stories.
AMAZING!!! We stayed in this slice of paradise for a week, had the best time ever. Steve and Steffi were the perfect hosts, providing us with pizza evenings, making them from fresh dough and ingredients in a proper stone pizza oven, good parties in the evenings and ultimate relaxation during the day. They even arranged local football matches for the boys with the locals. I was so sad to leave and cant wait to go back. Such a beautiful place, especially to think they have built it all up themselves. I honestly couldn’t recommend it more! Thank you to Steve and Steffi for a truly wonderful and unforgettable week!!
The most amazing place in the whole of Spain
Amazing country getaway
Outstanding in every respect
The best kept secret of Spain
A Magical Week
A Magical location, like a movie set!
An Amazing Experience
Highly recommended! Steffi and Steve are very generous hosts who are warm, friendly and think about the extra touch that makes the Cortijo Las Salinas a very special place to visit.
All the rooms are beautiful and individually decorated!