We chose this hotel based on Ali's excellent website and the fantastic reviews on Trip Advisor. The welcome which we received was excellent, Ali and Caroline were superb hosts and nothing was too much trouble, the accommodation was good and the food and communal meals were excellent. However, we were less than enthusiastic about the location. We had never previously... more

Stayed here last year for a couple of nights and it wasn't long enough so we returned with a group of friends, making use of Ali's long weekend special offer. The guest rooms are very spacious and kept clean by Loli the housekeeper, Caroline's very special helper. It has a beautiful backdrop of olive groves on rolling hills. Idyllic. There... more

Having chosen Cortijo Valverde from their suberb website my husband and I were thrilled to find this country hotel lived up to and exceeded our expectations. Ali and Caroline treated us to a first class stay with homecooked food that you would get from 4 star resturants. Each evening Ali asked where we planned to visit the next day and... more

We visited early in January (2008). Mornings were chill, but beautiful; it stayed light till early evening; nights were clear, with fantastic stars. Cortijo Valverde in is a superlative setting, with 360 degree panoramic views. We enjoyed easy day trips to nearby El Chorro, and lovely Antiquera; great walks around El Torcan and indeed in the hills around the cortijo;... more

A lovely week in October spent in beautiful tranquility, wonderful scenery and the company of the most friendly and helpful hosts (and in our case at least, guests) you could hope to find.. and I have travelled quite a bit with my job to most parts of the world. I noticed that a couple of reviewers objected to the almost... more

Caroline & Ali are the perfect hosts. Friendly and helpful with a great knowledge of the area and what to do. The food is well above the average and the variety and quality excellent, as are the wines. One could not fail to feel relaxed and comfortable and it was certainly what we needed after a very difficult few months.... more

In Cortijo Valverde we found the perfect place for an enjoyable holiday. The surrounding area has much to offer. The nearby gorge of el chorro and the ardales lakes are a must to visit - although a car is essential to get the most out of the area. But for peace and tranquility we relaxed on the terrace of our... more

Having read the excellent TripAdvisor ratings, we booked five days here at the end of our two weeks in Andalucia - and we were delighted by everything. We had a simply but elegantly furnished poolside room, with very effective A/C (actually hardly used even in temperatures of nearly 40 degrees because the rooms are so well insulated). There are good... more

The two of us had a relaxing time lazing by the pool in the beautiful surroundings. Caroline and Ali are the perfect hosts and Caroline's cooking was excellent. The rooms are very well equipped and we will definately be returning. more