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El Cortijo Buijo - The hidden Secret. Luxurious property with privat pool.

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bedroom 'El Ninjo'.
Bujio's semi-professional kitchen
A two-story building with a stone facade, a balcony on the upper floor, and a door on the ground floor.
upper terrace.
gamer's room with beamer.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Bar and lounge
  • Balcony
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Private pool

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Montefrio, Granada

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Montefrio

Located in Montefrio, this villa is in a rural area and near a water park. Local landmarks include Moclin Castle and Fortaleza de la Mota, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try House Museum of Niceto Alcala. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Montefrio, Granada

Getting around

  • Granada (GRX-Federico Garcia Lorca) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Pregonero - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Bar Casablanca - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mesón Parapanda - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Sefri - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪La Fábrica - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does El Cortijo Buijo - The hidden Secret. Luxurious property with privat pool. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is El Cortijo Buijo - The hidden Secret. Luxurious property with privat pool. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Cortijo Buijo - The hidden Secret. Luxurious property with privat pool.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at El Cortijo Buijo - The hidden Secret. Luxurious property with privat pool.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Cortijo Buijo - The hidden Secret. Luxurious property with privat pool.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is El Cortijo Buijo - The hidden Secret. Luxurious property with privat pool. located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 25 mi (40 km) of Plaza de Espana, Moclin Castle and Fortaleza de la Mota. Caja Granada Cultural Center and Science Park are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional

Everything exceeded expectations
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2025
Thank you Christian! You are more than welcome any time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and beautiful place

The property is amazing with some beautiful scenery. The surrounding area is very quiet and peaceful. Management communicated well throughout. Some of the extra charges are over the top so be careful and make sure to ask beforehand (I.e housekeeping). There are plenty of wasps at the property and specially at the swimming pool area. They make most outdoor activities difficult. It seems that on day one, they come to assess you. On day two, they try to intimidate you and as long as you don’t present a threat, they leave you alone. They are still very annoying and menacing and are constantly in your face. You are not able to enjoy the full potential of the property. If something could be done about the wasps, this will be an amazing place for a break. The gym equipment could do with an update or some lubrication. It would’ve been helpful if the local assistant could speak some English. Overall, we did enjoy our time at this location.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Reposant sil n'y avait pas eu toutes ces guêpes!!!

Petite attention à porter à cette propriété : elle ne dispoe d'aucune climatisation, et il a fait tres chaud cet été. Sinon serait ideal pour un séjour au calme hivernal. Maison propre, piscine très grande et bien entretenue. Magnifique endroit. Grandes chambres. Accessoires fournies. Salle de sport minimalistes. Merci beaucoup à la concierge REME qui nous a assisté tout au long du séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Silencio

Las vistas y la tranquilidad son espectaculares. Dos habitaciones son impresionantes y dos más convencionales. El gimnasio no es operativo. Lo mejor, Reme, la encargada de la casa que lo hace todo fácil.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhafte Lage in absoluter Ruhe

Wir haben die zwei Wochen sehr genossen. Das Ferienhaus liegt Mitten in der Natur. Wer absolute Ruhe sucht ist hier richtig. Der Ausblick ist atemberaubend, der Sternenhimmel beindruckend. Das Ferienhaus ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Der Pool ist recht groß und liegt ebenfalls sehr schön. Das Haus verfügt über mehrere Terrassen von denen man unterschiedliche Weitblicke in die phantastische Landschaft genießen kann. Einziger Kritikpunkt ist der beschriebene Fitnessbereich. Die Geräte sind in die Jahre gekommen und nicht mehr brauchbar. Ansonsten ist die Ausstattung aber sehr gut. Es ist alles da, was man braucht. Zusätzlich gibt es einen Beamer für einen Kinoabend, ausreichend Internet, WLAN im Haus, einen Kicker, verschiedene Gesellschaftsspiele u.v.m. Empfehlen würden wir ein geländegängiges Auto, da der Weg zum Ferienhaus über einen buckeligen Feldweg führt. Der nächste Ort (Montefrio) ist ca. 25 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt. Granada als nächste größere Stadt ist ca. 50 Minuten entfernt. Wir wurden sehr gut betreut. Am ersten Abend hat die gute Seele des Hauses Reme für uns eine Paela gemacht. Wenn wir ein Problemchen hatten, haben wir Reme per WhatsApp angeschrieben und kurze Zeit später war Sie bei uns. Das hat alles prima geklappt. Wir waren mit insg. 8 Personen vor Ort, haben uns hervorragend entspannt und sehr, sehr wohl gefühlt!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay in Corijo Buijo

We have just spent two wonderful weeks at Corijo Buijio. The villa offered everything we could need in terms of cooking and entertainment. A well equipped kitchen, a lovely swimming pool, ping pong table and great outdoor dining space. We felt very fortunate to be up in the mountains, as there was always a cool breeze in the evenings and never felt too hot. We had Reme come in two nights to cook supper for us. It was a real treat and absolutely delicious. My son is still talking about the Paella. Location wise, the villa is completely secluded, quiet and very peaceful with views of Sierra Neveda and lots of olive trees. We were able to reach Granada in an hour and Cordoba in 1 hour 20 minutes. Both definitely worth a visit. We also went to Rio Frio (35 minutes away), where you can visit the Caviar center and if you book in advance take a tour of the Caviar river area. Fishing also possible here, but a permit must be obtained from a local authority, nearest in Loja. Our only slightly negative feedback is the number of wasps. They come out in the evenings and do not disappear until night fall. This is very off putting whilst you are having supper in such a magical spot.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful, peaceful, lovely Cortijo

We have had an amazing 2 weeks at Cortijo Bujio. There were 8 of us, 4 adults and 4 children. We had plenty of room in this fabulous place. The Cortijo is only a 15 minute drive from Montefrio, but feels as though you're in the middle of nowhere. The views are stunning and the pool is amazing. The house is lovely and we stayed cool enough despite the weather being very hot-the house is quite high up in the hills and there is often a breeze. The rooms are excellent and the kitchen is very well appointed although we spent most of our time by the pool or on the terraces. On a couple of nights we arranged for the housekeeper to come and cook. As well as being the most lovely lady she is an incredible cook, but make sure you've got a big appetite! We had no issues, but any questions we asked, by email, of the owners were answered immediately. Granada airport is half an hour's drive and the Alhambra another 20 minutes further on. If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful holiday in a comfortable, beautiful place away from it all then this is for you!
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing villa

A perfect destination for my mother-in-laws 60th birthday celebration. The villa comfortably accommodated 7 of us, and we were regularly blown away by the beauty of the villa and the views overlooking the Andalucian hills. The photos on the listing only capture a fraction of this. The villa is well equipped with everything you could possibly need and is perfect for a fun and relaxing holiday. Particular highlights included the pool, 4 terraces, the sunken bath with hillside view, Remi's Paella night, (and the Neals Yard cosmetics in every room!), to name a few. The Alhambra in Granada is also easily reached by car. Jeff & Tish are very welcoming & helpful hosts and we will be recommending the villa to friends should we not have already booked it again.
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10/10 Excellent

A beautiful escape

The villa was stunning - beautifully restored, set in the hills about 15 minutes drive from a lovely little village and spotlessly clean. I went with my wife and four year old son and we all loved it. For us the pool was the highlight, set at the top of the hill with lovely views across the olive tree covered hills. We spent most of our time here, darting from water to the sun and then the cool shady bar/lounge area. The interior design was obviously well considered, the attention to detail was exceptional and you could easily take three different families there and still have your own privacy. Tish and Jeff were very helpful, always on hand to offer advice or sort any issues. Thoroughly recommended.
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8/10 Good

Beautiful setting but cold!

Charming, immaculate, nicely appointed villa. The setting is absolutely stunning! HOWEVER, I would not recommend a winter stay. We were there for 3 nights and the house did not get warm until the last day - - the master bathroom never did get warm and the master bath tub never did have hot water (a shame, since it was gorgeous!) We were expected to build fires to help keep the villa warm and the main fireplace did not draw correctly, so that the villa (and all of us) smelled like smoke. (We are country living folk with our own wood-burning fireplace, so we know how to build a fire.) We used the kitchen extensively but they did not supply drinking water (we were told to bring our own) or any pantry essentials, like spices, etc. This is challenging since the nearest grocery is quite a distance away. Also, a substantial cash deposit is requested when you arrive and it is not returned for a week, so you lose money when the exchange rate kicks back in when it is wired back to to you. As a side note, definitely go to Montefrio for the castle at the top of the hill during your stay-- but take a map! Navigating the city is challenging. Also, we easily day-tripped to the Alhambra from the villa and also traveled the "back roads" after our stay there to the coast for a gorgeous drive.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderfully peaceful holiday home

It is the attention to detail that made our holiday here so enjoyable. Tish and Jeff have converted the house to a very high specification and the views are absolutely spectacular. But what made it special for me was that everything was spotless. Chairs, cushions and sun loungers all had brand clean covers at the beginning of our stay and the house, kitchen and bathrooms were immaculate. Many has been the holiday when I have had to clean a kitchen or a bathroom on arrival but not this time. The kitchen was beautifully equipped - there was nothing that I don't have in my own kitchen AND all the knives were sharp. This is very important if you're a keen cook! Tish and Jeff were kind, informative and very friendly and the whole experience was a very happy one for us all. We will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

It is all about the view

Not to even mention the pleasure of relaxing after a day of touring. Or just a day of relaxing. The place has a different terrace to sit out on depending on the time of day. The pool is perfect for any time of the day. This is an oasis.
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10/10 Excellent

Most unique place I've ever stayed in

My wife and I stayed here for five nights during our honeymoon. We stayed at three others villas/hotels in other parts of Spain, but this was by far our favorite. In fact, I'm pretty well traveled - I've stayed in around 35 countries - and this was probably the most unique accommodations I've ever had. The villa is a refurbished farmhouse, and its style is modern and Moroccan. It has the feel of luxury, yet isn't over the top. When we arrived, Jeff and Tish were there to greet us and show us around. They're a friendly couple from England that live in the nearby town. After helping us get settled, we followed them in our car into town since we needed to buy groceries. They were also quick to help during other days when we had a question. The villa itself was clean and spotless when we checked in. It's clear that the owners take great pride in what they've done here. It has everything you could want - real fireplaces (with all the firewood you could want), a kitchen fully equipped, an outdoor gym, pool (being Nov it was a bit too cool for us to plunge), a stunning master bathroom, and a huge movie screen in its own room. The bedrooms are different and each have their own character. Again, this place is very unique. The villa is secluded, which was perfect for our honeymoon, and the scenery beautiful. You see olive groves on every side. One afternoon we grilled outside and just soaked in the views. I've already told a few friends and family members that they have to stay here in the near future. I live in Miami and have seen many beautiful places. But there was something about this villa that captured me. We'll definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

What a Find!

Just got back from a family holiday in Cortijo Bujio. I cannot recommend this place enough. A beautifully done up farm house overlooking the Sierra Nevada, with heaps of Andalucian charm coupled with modern day luxury. Add to this a ridiculously well sited swimming pool, supremely tasteful interior and every games facility (indoor and outdoor) you can think of and you get a holiday to remember. Tish and Jeff could not have been more helpful and made us feel very welcome (even putting up with an impromptu Flamenco show from our Flamenco obssessed 6 yr old daughter). We're already booking for next year...
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10/10 Excellent

Absolutely perfect!

We have just had 9 nights at Cortijo Bujilo, and I can say we were blown away by the place. It is actually more stunning than the photos led us to believe, which is saying something indeed. Every room was spotlessly clean, and it seemed like everything had been thought about, everything was catered for. We visited with some friends with children, and the table tennis, huge games room, pool and basketball hoop went down an absolute treat! The owners are really friendly and made it all a stress-free experience. I really cant recommend the place enough. The kitchen was great as well!
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful house in rural Granada/Andalucia

The Cortijo Bujio is a really beautiful house with some extraordinary features (double-height main bathroom in tower with beamed ceiling and a great view from the bath is only one example). The pool is exceptionally-sited and has a good barbecue and sheltered seating area. The owners, Tish and Jeff, are extremely helpful and friendly. They take care not to intrude. Excellent kitchen with very good equipment. Many amenities which add to quality of stay including a great TV cinema room and a little gym with a decent running machine and various other pieces of equipment. Views of hills are wonderful and the surroundings (olive farms) provide a lovely atmosphere for a holiday. An absolutely excellent holiday destination which we recommend 100% Stuart and Sheila UK
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8/10 Good

Wat een fantastische sfeervol verblijf!

Wij logeerden eind mei 2012 met 8 volwassenen (4 stellen) in deze bijzondere villa in Andalucia van Jeff en Tish. Wij hadden het hele huis voor onszelf (kamers kunnen ook los worden geboekt) en hebben er een heerlijke week doorgebracht. Het huis ligt op 8 kilometer afstand van Montefrio, een prachtig Andalusisch bergdorp en volgens ons het meest bijzonder in de wijde omgeving, echter met auto zijn Granada en de Sierra Nevada prima te bereiken (1 tot 1,5 uur). De aankomst bij Cortijo Bujio is direct al heel bijzonder; COrtijo Bujio ligt op een 'privéberg' waar je over een klein onverhard weggetje in ongeveer anderhalve kilometer vanaf de geasfalteerde weg naartoe rijdt. Prachtige uitzichten over de vallei aan weerszijden met op de achtergrond de Sierra Nevada toppen (met sneeuw!!). Je rijdt door het hek eerst langs het zwembad wat verscholen ligt tussen de palmen. Er is ruime parkeergelegenheid. De tuin is prachtig aangelegd en vanaf het terras naast het huis is een overweldigend uitzicht. Wij raakten hierover de hele week niet uitgepraat.... Het huis is van origine een boerderij (Cortijo) en is door de gastvrije Jeff en Tish volledig opgeknapt. Zijn hebben de authentieke stijl behouden maar het is, zoals in de beschrijving te lezen valt van alle gemakken -en meer!- voorzien. Wij zaten graag in de eetkamer waar door een grote glaspartij een prachtig uitzicht is over de vallei.De comfortabele slaapkamers zijn allemaal erg mooi vorm gegeven, met ieder een eigen balkon/tuin en veel privacy. In het huis is een centrale -koele- kamer en een zeer riant uitgeruste keuken (waar zelfs een kok geboekt kon worden voor een paella bij aankomst bijvoorbeeld.) Er is een speelruimte met grote HD beamer, gameconsoles (PS2, Wi en Xbox) en zelfs een waterpijp! Er zijn houtkachels in de centrale vertrekken waar we 's avonds in de eetkamer meerdere keren gebruik van hebben gemaakt. Het zwembad ligt wat afgezonderd van het huis op de heuvel en heeft een lounge en er is een bar met tweede barbeque (beneden bij het huis op het terras is ook een barbeque aanwezig). Wij lagen in namiddag vaak bij het zwembad in de zon, met een licht briesje, een coronaatje en een muziekje vanuit de ipod speler (op iedere kamer staat er een) vanaf de bar... Genieten! In de zomer van 2012 hopen Jeff en Tish een SPA, kinderspeelplaats en uitbreiding van de fitnessruimte te realiseren. Dan is het helemaal compleet....
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8/10 Good

Fantástica casa rural

La casa está en un lugar espectacular, y tiene unas comodidades, diseño y detalles dignas de una casa rural de lujo. Si bien, hay que advertir algunas lagunas importantes. La mayor de todas, que no tiene agua potable, lo cual habría que avisarlo a los inquilinos para llevar su propia agua embotellada (no todo es beber vino y cerveza :). Y para los visitantes castellanohablantes, la televisión es vía satélite, pero dirigida a un satélite en idiomas extranjeros (SKY). La verdad es que para pocos días no se echa de menos, pero si vas muchos y quieres ver algo en concreto.... Personalmente, cuidaría algunos detalles del exterior (zonas algo desangeladas, como el área abierta bajo el gimnasio, o el propio gimnasio, con las máquinas algo descuidadas). El resto es estupendo para pasar unos días inolvidables, tanto en invierno (mejor, cuando esté en funcionamiento el spa, aún en construcción) como en verano (el área de piscina, con barbacoa y zona de juegos infantiles, es fantástica!). La limpieza, muy buena, eso me dejó muy satisfecho. La cocina, pequeña, pero muy bien equipada. Las mantas, toallas, edredones, sábanas, etc... todo de primerísima calidad, muy buenas. La atención de los propietarios, muy buena. Lástima su poco dominio del idioma de Cervantes, que junto a nuestro poco dominio del idioma de Shakespeare hizo que la comunicación no fuese tan fluida como nos hubiese gustado :). No es un 10, pero a nada que sus propietarios se afanen en limar estos detalles, lo será sin duda. Por supuesto, muy recomendable. Sobre todo para parejas (el Torreón es una habitación superromántica!), y familias con niños (el salón de juegos, muy bien dotado, es una bendición!!.. no te das cuenta que existen!!!!).
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10/10 Excellent

Relax & Enjoy!!!

My very good friend, Bushra I went away for a few days on a long awaited relaxing 'girlie' holiday and we were definitely NOT disappointed at all! As it was October we were worried that the weather wasn’t going to be great but we were blessed with lovely sunshine throughout our time there. Bushra even managed to catch some sun!! From the moment we arrived at Cortijo Bujio, the owners Tish & Jeff were very helpful, accommodating and nothing was too much for them. They spent time showing us around their beautiful villa and answered all our questions which we had lots off! The outside view was truly breathtaking and absolutely peaceful, just what we wanted and needed! The villa was far more beautiful and serene then the photo’s shown on the site and you can truly only appreciate it once you are here. The four bedrooms were stunning and they all had their own individual styles. The ‘La Torre’ room has an extra large bed, a lounge area and a huge en-suite bathroom with the striking sunken bath with an amazing view. The only problem was that we had to fight for the room and of course I won! The rest of the villa was just as beautiful, from the dinning area with its outside views of the mountains in the distance to the cosy comfortable living area and the relaxing cinema/games room. The outside courtyard with its views & a cup of fresh coffee was sheer bliss! The pool area was perfectly picturesque. In addition to all the above there was an open-air gym and a play area for young children. There are many other extra activities/entertainment that can be arranged through Tish & Jeff. For Example: In house massage, horse riding and paella night to name a few. The short drive down to the town was pleasant and the locals were very friendly, considering neither Bushra nor I spoke a word of Spanish! There was a round church in the middle of the town which was very beautiful. The drive to Granada was pleasant and easy to get to with Jeff’s great directions. We spent the day there visiting the beautiful La Alhambra Palace and enjoyed a traditional hammam experience. Our relaxing girlie holiday was full of good food, lots of laughter & relaxation in a perfect peaceful setting, up in the mountains tucked away from others. Thank you, Tish and Jeff for making our stay a pleasant and memorable one. We will definitely be visiting again, only next time we’ll bring a few more girlies with us!! Bipasha
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10/10 Excellent

Utterly completely perfect.

Um.....how do you put into words a place that is beyond description? As my daughter succinctly put it " you do realise Dad, this place has just ruined any future villa holidays". How true. What the photos dont show are the views designed to make you into a slack jawed idiot!! Every direction you look in is an uninteruppted far reaching view , some to the sierra nevada some across the valley to olive groves some across to tiny white farmhouses miles in the distance. The website doesnt describe the walk down the flower crowded steps to the villa with the scent of lavender heady in the air, it doesnt describe the feeling of total isolation up at the pool where you only have 360 degree views and a moorish casita for when the sun is too hot and for playing children and a bar to sit at with a cold drink. Yes this place is like a 5 star hotel but without the other annoying guests. Everything is beautifully done from the paella meal and spanish guitar evening that Tish and Jeff organised for us, the horse riding in the sierra parapanda nearly 6000 feet up, to the stunning rooms all classicly and simpathetically decorated and our en-suite bathroom with a massive window from floor to ceiling height with views over the hills and a sunken bath. The photos and website only give a fraction of the beauty of this place and the quality of every aspect. This has been a perfect holiday worth far more than the cost of this villa. Tish and Jeff have obviously worked so hard on this place and are busy adding more spa areas (my wife loved her massage in the spa/massage room....and yes also with stunning views!!!) as for me and the 'lads' we so enjoyed the mountain bikes riding over to montefrio and a well earned cold beer or two. If you are considering, take the plunge and treat yourself and your family to a luxery villa where you feel as if you or on an island........with views! Utterly perfect!!
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10/10 Excellent

Magnifico,

Con motivo de celebrar el 40 cumpleaños de una de mis hijas nos fuimos al bujio toda la familia un fin de semana, en total 8 mayores y 2 niños. El cotijo es una maravilla y esta totalmente equipado, las fotos se hacen realidad y la comodidad es e lujo total. TISH & JEFF son encantadores y nos trataron muy bien. Se ve que estan ampliando mas equipaciones por lo que se convertira en un lugar aun mejor, esperamos volver. Una observacion: el mapa de esta pagina web esta equivocado, el Bujio esta antes de llegar a Montefrio, a unos 100 metros del punto Km 31 hay que coger un desvio a la derecha y andar unos 500 metros por un camini de tierra.
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10/10 Excellent

A great autumn half term with two children

This is the second time we stayed at this cortijo, the improvements just keep coming. Our previous stay was in the early refurbishment of this old rural farm building. Jeff and Trish did warn us that there were a few areas still being finished, it all worked out very well for us and the kids had a great time. It really is very much as you see in all the pictures, a work of passion from the owners down a dirt track road bang in the middle of an olive grove. Oh yes, with a great view of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. (Which developed a snow cap during our stay after a couple of days rain). All the rooms are great, every thing was provided, even duvets on some of the colder nights. We stayed in the room with that great en-suite bathroom with the sunken bath and huge picture window with fantastic view of the countryside. Our kids (5yrs & 8yrs) slept in the room nearby. You will need a car to get anywhere since this Cortijo is in a very rural setting, we enjoyed scouting the local area and had no problem going to Torremolinos for days away at the beach, it's only about an hours drive on great new easy motorway roads. All in all, we had a lovely time the kids enjoyed it and the owners have invested a great deal of time and passion creating this very stylish and homely oasis. We will definitely be back...just to check-up on the updates!
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10/10 Excellent

Kiwi's in Montefrio

My partner and I had the absolute pleasure of staying in Cortijo Bujito. We arrived at night and so we had little idea of the surrounding area or what we were in for. We were greeted by the owners Jeffrey and Tish who were super friendly and helpful Our first nights stay was luxurious to say the least! The beds were huge and we both woke up the next morning feeling refreshed. Little did we know that we were in for a shock.... As I walked to the bathroom in the morning, I was greeted with the most stunning view ever right from the massive bathroom window! Basically, there were miles and miles of olive groves for as far as the eye could see. After getting outside and walking around it was clear that we were in complete isolation from other villas and houses. The house is surrounded by olive trees, almond trees, grape vines and all sorts of other beautiful plants. After speaking with Jeff and Tish, we went for a 30 minute stroll down through the mountains and valleys. We found a beautiful waterfall near an old house ruin. The water was freezing but we still had a very refreshing dip in the lagoon under the waterfall - this is where, incidentally I proposed to my partner, with only the company of the odd dragon fly. The town of Montefrio is a short 10 minute drive over hill - I was stupid and decided to run over - never again! So that run turned into another beautiful walk. The town of Montefrio is very cute and different. The people are very friendly and welcoming. One local showed us around the town and we visited the most stunning and unsusal church, Inglesia la Encarnacion. It's a huge dome style church & is the first landmark which welcomes you to the town as you come over the hill and slice through the valley to the heart Montefrio. In Montefrio we had a nice spanish breakfast and a cheeky beer for lunch. We fully reccommend staying at the lovely Cortijo bujito. Tish and Jeff were amazingly helpful and went out of their way to make our stay so memorable. It was just so nice to be left alone to take in the sun, swim in the stunning pool, have a bath with the ridiculously good view of the mountains yet in total privacy at the same time. Everything was at our disposal - the shower, kitchen facilities, massive movie theatre screen down in the morroccan room, quick internet, and again - the most comfy beds ever! Coming from New Zealand it's not easy for me to say this but yes the most beautiful place on earth. Kia Ora! Baz and Sherene
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10/10 Excellent

Little piece of heaven in Andalucia

We booked Cortijo Bujio for four in September 2011. It's an easy enough drive from Malaga airport - even easier from Granada airport - and although you have easy road links to Granada and Cordoba, the house itself is off the beaten track. In fact, the setting is absolutely stunning. Olive groves and mountains as far as the eye can see, and you can watch the sun/moon come up over the hills from the terrace. The Cortijo itself is as good as it looks on the photographs. It's been done with real style and quality. All the rooms are good, but the upstairs one with its own private sitting room, sunken bath overlooking the hills, and private sunbathing terrace is a stunner. The only one slight quibble is that the electrics can be a bit tempermental, so beware using all appliances at once (the owners did warn us about this, and I think there are plans for a generator that will solve this problem). The main attraction outside is the Casita - the shaded seating area by the pool. It has a real southern Spain/Moroccan feel to it, and a lot of "wow" factor. (Good bragging rights on the photos when you get home). We didn't have kids with us, but there is a play area for littluns, and the pool area does have a gate, so whilst the style of the place has a very adult feel to it, you could bring smallees here no problem. There is a treatment room on site and you are offered the chance to book various massages when you confirm your booking. Three of us did, and we'd highly recommend it. We loved the pampering treatments, and the reflexology diagnosis (which one of us had) is uncannily accurate! The owners, Tish and Jeff, were great. They live in the nearest town and are very helpful. They gave us a map of Montefrio (nice small town, not touristy and really friendly locals), showed us where the shops were, and were at the end of the phone to help with anything we needed. The one time the electrics did have a wibble, they were straight there and sorted it out immediately. It's clear that creating this house has been a labour of love, and they really want you to have a good time. Downsides? None for us. You are away from it all, so you need a car and if you want a hustle and bustle holiday this isn't for you. If you want to drink good rioja in very special surroundings, chill, and have days out to Granada/Cordoba, we would absolutely recommend it. PS Must-do visit: the Alhambra (pre-book your tickets online)
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