Visit Doñana National Park
Take a boat from Sanlucar and see its southern edges or drive to Matalascanas and do the full tour in a 4-wheel drive desert bus! This is Europe's largest birdlife reserve and quite unique.
Cortijo Alcornocosa
El Bosque, Andalucia
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£ 1,770
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Accommodation
At a glance
- Sleeps 8
- 4 Twin Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- WiFi
- Table Tennis
- Fenced Pool
- Ground Floor: Cloakroom. Kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher) with door to covered dining terrace. Sitting/dining room (fireplace, TV, DVD, CD, A/C) with doors to covered dining terrace. Four twin bedrooms (ceiling fans) with en suite bathrooms. Internet via 3G. Central heating throughout the main house.
- Outside: Wide covered dining terrace. Lawn. Sun terraces. Table tennis. Laundry room (washing machine). Barbecue*. Courtyard. Private parking.
- Private swimming pool (11m x 5m) with Roman steps, which can be fenced on request. Poolside shower.
Amidst the picturesque and unspoilt countryside of the Alcornocales National Park, we followed the private driveway of this grand estate as it meandered its way through gently undulating grounds of cork oaks. However, it was not until we reached a clearing and saw the imposing, gleaming white walls that encircle the fine house that we really appreciated how truly magnificent the setting of Cortijo...
- The swimming pool can be fenced on request - Please ask at time of booking
- *As this is a protected area of natural beauty, barbecue bans will be enforced from early June and an electric 'plancha' will be provided for outdoor catering.
- Property Licence No. VTAR/CA/03173
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Location of Cortijo Alcornocosa
Locality
Great Things to Do Near Cortijo Alcornocosa
Take a Drive and Explore
The scenery in this area is stunning; enjoy a leisurely car trip from Ubrique or El Bosque to Algar, Alcalá de los Gazules and back to Ubrique through Los Alcornocales natural park. You'll see some amazing views near Algar of the reservoirs and mountains.
Watch the Eagles and Vultures
as they cover miles of land with a flick of wing. Amazing!
Horse Racing on the beach
Right on the beach at Sanlucar in August!
Take the Kids to Aquasherry Water Park
Just outside Jerez. Make the children the excuse and have a great time yourself on the slides and flumes.
Bolonia
Be amazed by the scale of these often overlooked Roman remains. A whole Roman city, tucked into a curve of the coastline. You can follow your archaeological exploration with a great fish lunch right there on the beachside!
Sip Sherry in Jerez de la Frontera
Home of sherries - a surprisingly wide range of types of wine are made in the unique sherry method and you can watch it being made if you visit one of the several Bodegas in the region. Tio Pepe is especially well organized with tours and generous samples! It's easy to find too.
Wander Around the Old Town of Arcos
Just a few miles away and you can explore its dizzy views and medieval streets and churches.
Carthusian Horse Centre
Visit the national breeding facilities on the road to Jerez and see the best horses in the country! This place shows the sheer natural beauty of the animal.
Gasp at the Magnificent Views !
From the terraces of your house.
Play Golf!
There are some great courses in the area, all available to non-members. Montecastillo at Jerez and San Roque near Algeciras are the most famous but there are several others: Montenmedio near Vejer and the new course at Benelup.
Fresh fish for the barbecue
Visit the trout farm in El Bosque, buy fresh trout to cook at home in the oven or on the barbecue. Or if you don't feel like cooking, pop into the Bar Majaceite opposite and enjoy a meal based on this local speciality.
Botany for beginners...
....and for keen botanists as well! Visit El Castillejo botanical garden in El Bosque and learn all about the flora of this area, then take a walk in the Sierra and see which plants you can identify.
Visit Tarifa at the Southernmost tip of Andalucía.
See the kite surfers (you could have a go yourself!), explore the castle and the old town and marvel at the views across to Morocco. Africa is just 11 miles away across the Straits.
Explore Medina Sidonia
See the cathedral and the Roman fortress and explore the old town that was once largely owned by the wealthiest family of Spain.
See the Royal Equestrian School in Jerez
The grand centre of the equestrian arts where there are daily displays of horsemanship.
See Cádiz
So rarely mentioned in any guidebook, but the old town is an absolute gem. Some of the things to experience: visit the Cathedral; climb the Torre Tavira; explore the castle and get a sense of its naval history. Or, simply sit in a patio, bedecked with flowers and people watch.
Explore Sevilla
Discover its cathedral and the exquisite Moorish palace or Alcazar. You can even take a city bus tour – it’s a great way to see the sights.
Festival del Otono
Jerez de la Frontera holds its Festival del Otono (Autumn Festival) in celebration of the grape harvest with a programme of events related to wine and sherry, lifeblood of the town, flamenco music and dance and Andaluz horses and carriages. The Fiesta opens with a mass in the Collegiate Church and usually takes place during the second and third week of September. For more information, go to: www.turismojerez.com
Visit Ronda
Enjoy the scenic drive there as well as the famous picturesque town itself, perched astride the gorge
Nearby
Towns/Villages
| Algar | 15 mins | |
| El Bosque | 15 mins | |
| Ubrique | 30 mins | |
| Arcos de la Frontera | 30 mins | |
| Grazalema | 50 mins | |
| Cadiz | 1 Hr 15 mins | |
| Ronda | 1 Hr 15 mins |
Beaches
| El Puerto de Santa Maria | 1 Hr 10 mins | |
| El Palmar | 1 Hr 30 mins | |
| Cadiz | 1 Hr 40 mins | |
| Sanlucar de Barrameda | 1 Hr 40 mins |
Airports
| Jerez | 1 Hr | |
| Sevilla | 1 Hr 30 mins | |
| Gibraltar | 2 Hrs 10 mins | |
| Malaga | 2 Hrs 20 mins |
Reviews for this villa
Latest reviews
Fabulous stay at this lovely villa. Loved the pool and the peace and quiet. Ellen's recommendations were really good and we enjoyed our trip to Sanlucar - an easy drive across. The Parador in Arcos was a great place for coffee and to appreciate the cliff top view.
Carole & Neil
What a glorious week this has been! We have loved everything about Cortijo Alcornocosa and really dont want to go home! It has been truly wonderful - the weather, the views, the swimming pool and the wildlife. Highlights were seeing a pine marten, hearing a long eared owl and watching the booted eagles circling overhead preparing to migrate. We hope very much to come back for longer.
Sue & David M
An unforgettable week in this beautiful cortijo. The view is one we will remember for a long time to come. We have enjoyed visits to Benaocaz, Grazalema (stunning views) and Zahara. Another day trip to Ronda, set above a deep gorge - spectacular and a further visit to the Andalucian Equestrian School in Jerez where their fabulous show was loved by the whole family. Our slightly cooler last day allowed us to walk the Rio Majaceite from Benamahoma to El Bosque where we enjoyed a paddle in the cool water. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy this week from such a beautiful location.
The Messums/Nichols
A wonderful week spent here enjoying the sun, breeze, pool and views. Lots of eagles, deer, boar at night. Butcher in El Bosque is fabulous. We hope to return to this beautiful cortijo.
The Garbergs
This beautiful cortijo has been our reward after a 9 day road trip down from Barcelona. What better place to rest & recharge? We did managed a day trip to Cadiz, lunch in Arcos and also in El Bosque, but most of the time spent in awe of the views by day & the stargazing by night. Huge thanks to Inma and Juan Manuel for looking after us so well, and Ellen by WhatsApp too. We already have plans for the things we want to accomplish on our next visit, how can we not return to such a perfect place?
The Mann Family
