Bed & Breakfast

If you are looking for the creature comforts - a cosy room, a steaming shower, plush towels and robes, and most importantly, an amazing nights sleep to allow you to truly enjoy your day exploring the Sierra de Aracena - this is for you.

Continental Breakfast is included - Freshly Squeezed Juice, Fresh Pastries out of the oven, Yoghurt and fresh fruit, coffee and tea.

Book your Bed & Breakfast Room - and call us if you wish to add any of the other Activities we provide.

A wide range of wines, cava and champagne are available for purchase, as are special extras to make your stay the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion.

For the best value and an experience you wont forget, we suggest you look at our "Complete Experience" package and our "Activities" page.

La Casa Noble - It's not a hotel - It's an Experience!

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The Complete Experience

The Complete Experience is just as its name suggests. You already know that accomodations are luxury, but a truly devine and unforgettable experience is in the service and the details.

• Tapas at Twilight - Join us by the fireplace, or on the terrace looking out over the village, and meet the other guests. Learn more about the area over a glass of wine or cava while tasting tapas inspired by the artesanal products of the Sierra.
• Jacuzzi Under the Stars - The perfect way to relax, heated to between 36 and 40 degrees - perfect in the Spring and Fall months. *
• Gourmet Breakfast - There is nothing better than a leisurely breakfast prepared with love from the best ingredients around - Freshly squeezed juice, Fresh Fruit, Greek Yoghurt, Coffee, Tea, Pastries fresh from the oven . . . . . and that's just the start!
• Concierge Services - Use our local knowledge to make sure that you have the perfect experience while you are here. We can happily make reservations on your behalf.
• Mi Casa es Su Casa - while you are here, every corner of every public space in the house is at your disposal to be enjoyed . . . in front of the fireplace, the library, the coffee nook, the viewing room, the formal dining room and the terraces.

La Casa Noble - Its not a hotel - it's an Experience

* Jacuzzi is closed from December through February and by advance request only in Nov and March *

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Romance Package

Make your celebration truly special with the addition of our special romantic touches.

Let us prepare the room so that when you enter there is a a perfect red rose and a 210g box of gourmet chocolates awaiting.

Later in the evening, let us bring a bottle of cava on ice to your room so that by candle light you can enjoy the perfect glass of bubbly with your perfect companion.

* Please let us know if you have a Cava or Champagne of preference as we will happily provide it at a pre-quoted price.

210g Gourmet Chocolates + Single Red Rose + Candles + Cava €75

210g Gourmet Chocolates + Bouquet 12 Roses + Candles + Champagne €105

Only available for bookings made 3 days or more in advance of the stay.

Town & Country - Walking Tour

If you know you have an extended amount of time to really settle in and enjoy the Sierras, but can't decide whether you want to stay in a village or in the campo this is the stay for you.

Let us know how many days you have and we will do the rest.

We have two fabulous B&B's that are of outstanding quality that we partner with to make sure that your Sierra experience is as diverse and complete . . . And of course luxurious . . as it can be.

We suggest taking three nights here in Aracena where you can immerse yourself in village life; wander the side streets, visit the caves and the museums, pick up some pastries and take afternoon tea at one of the local bars. Take a siesta, shower, and in the evenings take advantage of the restaurants and bars knowing that there's no need for the car . . simply walk back to La Casa and slip into your mattress and dream time.

From here let us worry about getting you and your luggage to the next destination.

If you are an avid hiker, Molino Rio Alájar is a perfect compliment to your stay. Peter Jan and Monica will be waiting to show you the best of the trails from Alájar to Almonaster and everything in between.

Let us take the hassle out of everything. These Sierra Escapes are tailor made so please contact us so we can create the ideal itinerary for you.

• Arrive at Molino Rio Alájar where you will stay in a self contained cottage on Peter Jan and Monicas fabulous property.
• Partake of an evening welcome meal in the village of Alájar and return to the peace and tranquility of you accomodations to rest for the day of walking ahead.

• Start the day with the Breakfast basket that is provided and choose the path that suits you best.
• Your hosts know all the diverse and stunning walking trails in the area and have created a walking guide which highlights 6 circular walks starting just outside their gate ranging from 13 to 21 km long.
• If you would prefer, we have guides who can accompany you on your exploration of the Sierras* and if you have an interest in Nordic Walking, we have qualified instructors to introduce you to the technique, and poles available for your use.
• Seeing the Sierras by foot is a truly wonderful experience.

• Pack your bags and leave them, worry free, to be transferred here to La Casa Noble, Aracena.
• Set off on a beautiful treck from Alájar through Linares de la Sierra. This pueblo is one of the prettiest in the Sierra and full of enchanting paths and interesting details. The traditional lavadero (outdoor washing facility and fountain) is still in use and their town Plaza is unique in being able to be converted into a functional bullring during village festivals. Lose yourself in the cobbled streets of Linares, and for an amazing culinary experience, stop for lunch at Retaurante Arrieros. Continue your walk into Aracena where your bags, a steaming hot shower, and your luxuruy digs will be waiting.
• After four days of hiking, the jacuzzi tub and pillow top mattresses will seem even more heavenly!
• Bid adios to the day with a bottle of wine, some Sierra cheese and Jamón as you watch the sun set over the white washed village of Aracena.

• Greet the Day the La Casa Noble way and fuel up for the day ahead.
• Choose to spend the next couple of days indulging in doing absolutely nothing . . . Or continue exploring the walking trails on this side of the mountain to visit the villages of Los Marines, Cortelazor, Fuenteheridos, Castaño del Robledo and CorteConcepción.
• In the evenings, head out for a leisurely meal in one of the village restaurants.
• Join us in Obra, our basement cocktail bar, for your first cocktails of the evening, and come back again for a night cap before retiring for the night.

• Sadly the time has come to check out of the Sierras . . and check back into the real world . . . But not before your Gourmet Breakfast and one last feast on the sights and sounds of the village.

Included in the Price -

4 Nights Stay - Molino Rio Alájar - Regimen Self-Contained + Breakfast Basket - Cottage el Buho (Supplement upon request for other cottages), Welcome meal in Alájar, Detailed walking maps.

3 Nights Stay - La Casa Noble, Aracena - Regimen Bed & Breakfast, Luggage transfers Alájar - Aracena, Farewell Drinks in Bar Obra.

Price for 1 Week €1125 Double / €950 Single, all taxes included

Airport transfer available upon request*

*Available at additional cost

Town & Country - Foodies Tour

If you know you have an extended amount of time to really settle in and enjoy the Sierras, but can't decide whether you want to stay in a village or in the campo this is the stay for you.

Let us know how many days you have and we will do the rest.

We have two fabulous B&B's that are of outstanding quality whom we partner with to make sure that your Sierra experience is as diverse and complete . . . And of course luxurious . . as it can be.

We suggest taking three nights here in Aracena where you can immerse yourself in village life; wander the side streets, visit the caves and the museums, buy some ruffinos and take afternoon tea at one of the locals. Take a siesta, shower, and in the evenings take advantage of the restaurants and bars knowing that there's no need for the car . . simply walk back to La Casa and slip into your mattress and dream time.

From here let us worry about getting you and your luggage to the next destination.

If cooking is your thing, transfer to Finca Buen Vino where Jeannie will be waiting with her fabulous cooking course and Sam will be waiting with a glass of fino and a good tale and settle in for three days of tasty treats and lots of laughs.

These Sierra Escapes are tailor made so please contact us so we can create the ideal itinerary for you.

We have created this week of fun for foodies - create, cook, drink, collect, eat, learn . . . But above all . . . Indulge!!! We can only offer it to small groups from 4-10 people, so organise your friends and your time off and let us do the rest.

• Arrive in Aracena and check in for the first part of your Sierra experience in the luxurious accomodations of La Casa Noble, a stately home in the center of the town of Aracena. Partake of the Tapas at Twilight here in La Casa Noble as your "bienvenidos" to this fabulous corner of the world and its gastronomic delights.

• Start the day with a stupendous breakfast followed by a morning workshop of practical cheesemaking with Maria Jesus, famous for her Monte Robledo cheeses, which are hand made following generations of tradition. Then let us direct you to one of the fantastic restaurants here in Aracena, or in a nearby village for lunch. Explore the town in the afternoons and that evening join us for typical tapas, washed down with a cool beer or a fresh rioja in the bar down the road.

• Let us take you to one of the famous Jamón bodegas along the "Ruta del Jamón" for an intimate introduction to the process required for the creation of this premium product. Finish the tour with a tasting of Iberian products. Head back to your 'home away from home' for a siesta and then its time to explore the byways of Aracena. Join the locals in the custom of merienda (we know it as afternoon tea) and treat yourself to a pastry from Ruffinos or the Gran Vía cake shop and sip coffee while watching the world go by.

• Take the day to just enjoy the village and the house. Visit the famed Grutas de las Maravillas caves, stop off at the jamón museum, hop from bar to bar sampling the best tapas in each place. Or take a guided walk over to the nearby village of Linares for an incredible meal at Restaurante Arrieros. If returning on foot is too much to consider on a full stomach, we will happily pick you up so you can return to your suite for a lazy siesta via a quick sightseeing stop to see the fabulous views from La Peña de Alájar.
• On your last evening enjoy a bottle of cava and some gourmet tapas on the terrace at the Casa Noble, or if it is winter, in front of the log fire, then hit the streets and spend your last small hours in Aracena taking advantage of the proximity of the bars and restaurants of the village. Who knows? There might be a procession, or maybe your visit will coincide with Los Rejiletes, when bonfires are lit in the streets, and giant flaming skewers of dried chestnut leaves are whirled in the air to ward off the darkness of winter.
• * A Wine Tasting of Spanish Reds or a Jamón Cutting course are available options for groups of 8 -10.

• Make the change from town to country and start a Three day cooking course at Finca Buen Vino, one of the prettiest rural propertires in the area. To get there from La Casa Noble you have the option of walking over (2 1/2hrs) through the chestnut woods with a guide, stopping off on the way for cool beers and tapas in Los Marines, our local village, and arriving at the finca in time for lunch; or, if you prefer, have a lie-in on your last Aracena morning and be ferried there by car (10 mins). Either way your luggage will make its own way there, so if walking you won't have much to carry except for a bottle of water and some scooby snacks which we will happily supply.
• After lunch and a siesta, followed by coffee or tea and a walk around the finca, meet with Jeannie to make plans for lessons. In the early evening adjourn to the kitchen to begin cooking dinner. Jeannie will introduce you to some of the excellent produce of the area. Over the course of the next three days, let Jeannie's deft touch in the kitchen feed your stomachs while the majesty and tranquility of Finca Buenvino feeds your souls.

• In true slow food fashion, the menu changes seasonally - Learn how to cook a traditional "Paella" or a light cold soup in summer. Hearty roasts, stews and game dishes are the tastes of winter. North African Mahgrebi influences can be felt in the use of spices and nuts and the interplay between sweet and savoury.
• In autumn too, you may cook game, but you will almost certainly cook fresh fillets of Iberian Pork, fresh whole fish, and perhaps learn how to cook a traditional "Paella" or maybe "Black Rice". In general, hearty roasts, stews and game dishes are the tastes of autumn and winter, in which North African Mahgrebi influences can be felt . The Andalusian kitchen often uses spices, and fruit, playing between sweet and savoury as in the following dishes:- "Rabbit with Apricots and Spinach and Pinenuts", "Quails with Quinces", "Chicken with Olives and Lemons".
• Learn to cook with pulses and nuts :- "Spinach and Chickpeas flavoured with Cumin", "Butter Beans and Clams with Tomato", "Iced Garlic and Almond Soup" and prepare simple tapas that you can serve at home, "Fried quails eggs on morcilla de Burgos, or "Fresh fried Pimientos del Padron", among many dishes.
• Put a new twist on the refreshing Mediterranean milk and egg desserts; "Panna Cotta with Saffron", "Rosemary Sorbet", "Cardamom and Honey Ice cream", "Rosemary, White Wine and Chocolate Cream", "Ginger Custard Creams".
• Spend the nights on the terrace or by the fire chatting with Sam and Jeannie who have lived here in the Sierras for almost 30 years. The setting is unbeatable and the Finca boasts rivers, oaks, chestnuts, a vegetable garden and their very own pigs and chicken . . . all making for fabulously fresh and organic produce.

• Say your farewell to the Sierras but take with you fabulous memories of an incredible stay . . . You might be back!

Included in the Price -

4 Nights Stay - La Casa Noble, Aracena - "The Complete Experience", Cheese making + Degustation, Visit to Jamón Factory + Degustation, Tapas Tour of local bars, Farewell Cocktail in Obra, Luggage transfers between accommodations.

3 Nights Stay - Finca Buen Vino - Regimen Full Board, 3 Days Cooking Course - Lunch and Dinner the fruits of your days labour, All taxes.

Price for 7 Nights 8 Days €1990 Double

Price for 7 Nights 8 Days €1490 Single

Airport transfer available upon request*, Jamon Cutting Course *, Guided Walk *, Wine Tasting *

*Available at additional cost

Sierra Sensations

This a week to completely immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, aromas, tastes and textures of the Sierras. Discover the history and the legends of the villages as you pass through their cobble stoned streets.

Each day has been designed to tantalise each of your senses as you pass through our marvelous landscapes . . .

Our guided activities offers a surprising aray of colours and flavours to be explored, some by day and others by night . . .

Let our professional nature guides introduce you to the biodiversity of the Sierra Morena . . .

Here we have something for everyone - this is the ultimate in Sierra Experience - a rich tapestry of purity and beauty within the Sierra de Aracena.

Our guides are conscious of the need to create a sustainable future, demonstrating complete respect for the conservation of the Natural park and each of its incredible corners . .

Sierra Sensations - 4 Nights

• Arrive in Aracena and check in for the first part of your Sierra experience in the luxurious accomodations of La Casa Noble, a stately home in the center of the village of Aracena. Join us for Tapas at Twilight and meet Antonio Jesús. Here he will explain what the next days have in store and answer any queries you may have.

• Start the day with a stupendous breakfast and get your walking boots on. Take your time walking to the nearby village of Corteconcepción. In the expert hands of your guide, this walk becomes an immersion in the flora and fauna of the Sierra. Take a well earned rest and indulge in the most succulent piece of pork ever for lunch. After lunch, the day continues with a tour of the Dehesa where you will see first hand the connection the land has with the pork products produced here. Visit a family owned and operated jamón factory before returning to Aracena for a well earned jacuzzi and tapas in the evening.

• On this day we will spend the morning enjoying a circular walk that leads us back to Aracena where we will enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants. In the afternoon, let our guides introduce you to the rich tapestry of art and architecture, culture and history that is Aracena. Visit the caves and the visitors center and after stroll the cobbled streets of Aracena. In the evening, join us for typical tapas in a local bar, where we will guide you through the menu and make sure you don't miss a thing.

• After a perfect nights sleep we will start the day early for a full day of hiking. Todays trail starts in the village of Castaño del Robledo and winds through the Sierras visiting the villages of Calabazino, Alájar and the Peña de Alájar, and on to the enchanting village of Linares where lunch awaits at Restaurante Arrieros. Here we will have a light tasting menu prepared. It is a well earned rest before the final 5 kms home to Aracena.

• Indulge in one final La Casa Noble breakfast before saying your farewell to the Sierras and your guides, but take with you fabulous memories of an incredible stay . . .

Minimum 4 People

Price for 4 Nights 5 Days €1290 Double

Price for 4 Nights 5 Days €990 Single

Airport transfer available upon request*

*Available at additional cost

Sierra Sensations - 7 Nights

• Please see 4 Night Itinerary

• Free day to do as much or as little as you wish . . . . Consult our activities page and let us know if there is something else you would like to do while you are here.
• For the more adventurous, we offer a spectacular evening walk where you can learn more about the stars that light your way. Enjoy toasting the holiday with your fellow travellers in the tranquility of the mountains at night. A breathtaking experience - and a perfectly safe one with your professional guide at the lead.

• We set out early on a beautiful walk that takes us to and through the villages of Los Marines, Fuenteheridos, Galaroza and finally Castaño del Robledo. where we will have lunch. At Maricastaña they specialise in putting their own modern twist on traditional favourites using local produce and regional ingredients. This time we will be coming to collect you to return you to La Casa Noble to enjoy the evening in Aracena.

• Our final day has us setting of on a full day walk with a fabulous picnic in the campo as our farewell to the Sierras.

• Say your farewell to the Sierras but take with you fabulous memories of an incredible stay . . . You might be back!

Minimum 4 People

Price for 7 Nights 8 Days €1990 Double

Price for 7 Nights 8 Days €1390 Single

Included in the Price -

4 or 7 Nights Stay - La Casa Noble, Aracena - "The Complete Experience", Programme of Activities, Specialist Guide in Nature and Culture, Entrance to the Caves and Jamón Museum, Fixed Menu Lunches (3 or 5), Hiking Equipment - Maps, Binoculars, Torches for night walks, camping guides, Transfers between pueblos, All taxes.

Airport transfer available upon request*

*Available at additional cost