We chanced on this lovely B&B almost by accident after our house purchase fell through. We couldn't have found a better place to recover from our disappointment and exhaustion.

Casa de Vides is situated in a tiny village near Alcala la Real in the Province of Jaen. If you're loking for the "real Spain" of legend then you'll surely find it here! The owners, Brian and Sandra welcomed us with open arms into their beautiful home making us feel like friends not paying guests. We were also warmly welcomed by the villagers who invited us into their homes and out to the campo with them: within days we were absorbed into the the community.

The rooms are very comfortable and the whole house has a very traditionally Spanish feel to it. Sandra's cooking is becoming a local legend with much of the produce coming from her garden. An interesting exchange of recipes and cooking skills with the local ladies means that one day you can be eating a delicious... more