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4.7 225 reviews

Cortijo Los Tomillares

Weekends & long weekends · Total privacy · Infinity pool · Barbecue & wood-fired oven · Agritourism · Air conditioning

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About Cortijo Los Tomillares

Discover Cortijo Los Tomillares, an exclusive country retreat set on a private 250-hectare estate in the Sierra Norte de Sevilla Natural Park, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. It is in Guadalcanal (Seville province), a 1 h 15 min drive from the city of Seville and around 2 hours from Cordoba, Merida and Huelva. In 2015 the Spanish newspaper La Razón named it one of the ten best rural houses in Spain for family stays.

A unique experience to switch off and enjoy the peace of the countryside. Traditional Andalusian architecture is combined with every modern comfort to make your getaway with family or friends unforgettable. Surrounded by nature, with generous spaces, a 13x8 m infinity pool and every outdoor activity you can imagine.

Sleeps up to 30 people in 9 double bedrooms (2 of them en-suite) plus a loft for about 12 children. You rent the whole cortijo, so it works just as well for a group of 10–12 as it does for 30. 4 full bathrooms. A large lounge with a fireplace and a billiard table. Fully equipped kitchen with a semi-professional coffee machine.

Absolute privacy on a fenced private estate of 250 hectares (a 4,000 m² plot close to the house). Farm animals, cheese-making workshops, goat milking and vegetable gardens. Pets welcome. Ideal for celebrations: birthdays, anniversaries, stag and hen weekends, large family gatherings, reunions with friends and company retreats or offsites. The whole cortijo is always rented to a single group, in total privacy: no neighbours and no other guests.

Features

9 bedrooms · 4 bathroom · Up to 30 guests

Exterior

  • Private 250-hectare estate in a Natural Park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
  • A fully fenced 4,000 m² plot close to the house
  • 13x8 m infinity pool with a Balinese bed
  • Covered porch and terraces with garden furniture
  • Stone barbecue, griddle, wood-fired oven and paella burner
  • Private parking

Interior

  • 9 double bedrooms: 2 en-suite suites + 7 doubles (5 with a double bed, 2 with joinable twin beds)
  • 4 full bathrooms
  • Loft sleeping up to 12 children
  • Living-dining room with fireplace and billiard table
  • Fully equipped kitchen with a semi-professional coffee machine
  • 60" Smart TV with Movistar Plus: all the football (LaLiga and Champions League)
  • WiFi across the whole estate
  • Air conditioning / heat pump in every room
  • Washing machine and iron

Entertainment

  • Billiards
  • Table football, ping-pong, dartboard and darts
  • Gym
  • Giant trampoline
  • Children's playground
  • High-power Sony Bluetooth speaker

Animals and farm

  • Pets welcome
  • Farm with animals (goats, hens)
  • Activities: goat milking, egg collecting, cheese-making workshops

Surroundings

  • Sierra Norte de Sevilla Natural Park
  • UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
  • 1 h 15 min from Seville
  • 2 h from Córdoba and Mérida
  • Absolute privacy with no neighbours

What our guests say

4.7 out of 5 on Google from 225 reviews · Groups of families and friends who come back

★★★★★
“A group of 22 of us stayed for 3 days and it was great. Nothing is missing, the house is equipped for that many people. Spotlessly clean. The kids loved the play area and the adults the wonderful views. The games room is a bonus for rainy days.”
Sara R. · January 2026
★★★★★
“A wonderful cortijo for a few days with friends and kids. It had everything for entertainment and, best of all, the views: table tennis, table football, billiards, trampoline, pool, kids' play area, barbecue and wood-fired oven. Inside, a fireplace for cold days. We'll be back.”
Javier E. · March 2026
★★★★★
“A marvellous experience, not only because of the house, which was immaculate, but because of the charm all around it. Watching the sunsets is a must. Nobody wanted to leave; it's a magical place and we're sure we'll be back.”
Milena V. · October 2025
★★★★★
“We were a group of 19 and had a fantastic weekend. Great house, superb location, fully equipped as described. We made a lot of use of the table tennis, billiards and other games. Antonio, who welcomed us, was very helpful and attentive.”
Magdalena I. · 2025
★★★★★
“A beautiful, quiet and perfect place. There were 27 of us and we fitted perfectly and were very comfortable. The owner and the caretaker treated us wonderfully.”
Elena R. · 2025
★★★★★
“We're a group of 24 (adults and children) and had a great, fun weekend. The house is very spacious and comfortable. Special mention to Alfonso and Antonio for making sure everything was to our liking. We intend to come back.”
Almudena C. · 2025
★★★★★
“18 of us stayed for a week and everything was perfect. The house is beautiful and has everything you need for a barbecue, a paella, a good wine… The peace and quiet stands out, the pool is a delight, the living rooms are huge and the starry sky at night is a real spectacle.”
Joaquín L. · 2023
★★★★★
“Easter with several families of friends and the experience was fantastic. The cortijo has everything. Kids and adults enjoyed milking goats, making cheese, playing billiards and table football… The estate is beautiful and there are lots of places nearby for excursions, hiking, climbing…”
Nuria · 2022

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Excerpts from public guest reviews on Google, translated from Spanish.

Prices

Standard weekend

All year round, except summer and long weekends

1.900€

per weekend · free Thursday

€1,900 for the whole weekend, with check-in and check-out whenever you like and the option to arrive on Thursday at no extra cost*

Summer (mid-June – 15 July)

2.500€

per weekend (3 nights)

From the end of the school year to 15 July: €2,500 for 3 nights, Thursday to Sunday. Same price if you only stay 2 nights; extra night €300. Check-in and check-out whenever you like.

High season · full week (16 July – first weekend of September)

4.500€

per week (Monday to Sunday)

Second half of July and August: the whole cortijo from Monday to Sunday for €4,500. Our recommended option in high season: six nights of pool, barbecue and mountains for the whole family or group of friends.

High season · weekend (16 July – first weekend of September)

2.900€

per weekend (3 nights)

Second half of July and August, until school starts again: €2,900 for 3 nights, Thursday to Sunday. Same price if you only stay 2 nights; extra night €300. Check-in and check-out whenever you like.

Long weekends & special dates

Epiphany · Andalusia Day · Easter · 1 May · Corpus Christi · 12 October · All Saints · 6–8 December · Christmas Eve · New Year's Eve

2.900€

per long weekend (3 nights)

New Year's Eve: €3,200. Same price if you only stay 2 nights; extra night €300. Check-in and check-out whenever you like. Here too we throw in an extra night next to the long weekend: the night before or the night after, whichever suits you best.

Booking conditions

  • Check-in/out: Arrive and leave at the time you wish
  • Possibility of arriving on Thursday at no extra cost (subject to availability)
  • Capacity: up to 30 people
  • Pets: welcome
  • Type of rental: weekends, long weekends and holiday weeks only. Not available for long-term or residential lets

Long weekends and special dates (Epiphany, Andalusia Day, Easter, 1 May, Corpus Christi, 12 October, All Saints, 6–8 December, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve): €2,900 for the 3 nights; New Year's Eve €3,200. Same price if you only stay 2 nights; extra night €300.

Weekends: €1,900 all year round, except summer and long weekends. Always with a free Thursday*.

Summer (from the end of the school year in mid-June to the first weekend of September): weekends are 3 nights, Thursday to Sunday. Until 15 July €2,500; second half of July and August €2,900. Same price if you only stay 2 nights; extra night €300. In high season you can also book the full week, Monday to Sunday, for €4,500.

\* On regular weekends the free night is the Thursday; on long weekends and special dates it is the night before or after, whichever suits you best. The only exception is summer (mid-June – early September), when the rental is 3 nights and there is no free night.

To book, a bank transfer of 50% of the amount is required. The rest can be paid in cash on arrival.

Cancellation policy: If for any reason you need to cancel, the cortijo will be put up for rent again, and if it is re-booked the deposit will be refunded in full; if it is not re-booked, the deposit is not refunded.

Availability

Arrive and leave whenever you like, with Thursday night free (on long weekends, the night outside the holiday).

* In summer (mid-June to the first weekend of September) stays are 3 nights, with no free night.

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Activities & surroundings

Farm activities

On the estate itself

Goat milking, egg collecting, cheese-making workshops and feeding the animals. Ideal for children.

Huéznar waterfalls

30-min drive

A crystal-clear river with cascades and pools to cool off in summer.

Cerro del Hierro

30-min drive

A former mine with a unique landscape of rock formations. Via ferratas and climbing.

La Jayona Mine

45-min drive

A mine open to visitors with spectacular formations and unique biodiversity.

Horse riding and hiking

Departures from the estate

Horseback or hiking routes along the estate's paths and through the mountains.

Mountain biking

Departures from the estate

Mountain-bike routes all over the Sierra Norte, perfect for all levels.

Climbing and kayaking

30–45 min

Climbing routes at Cerro del Hierro and kayaking on nearby reservoirs.

Paintball and airsoft

30 min

Group activities with instructors in nearby areas.

Cazalla de la Sierra

30-min drive

A white village with a Carthusian monastery, anise liqueurs and cultural life.

Alanís Castle

15-min drive

A castle and fortress with views over the valley.

Specialist workshops

Can be arranged on site

Astronomy, cooking, mycology, birdwatching and massages with instructors.

Day trip to Seville

1 h 15 min drive

A full day to discover the Andalusian capital.

Mérida

2-hour drive

UNESCO heritage with a Roman theatre, amphitheatre and other monuments.

Córdoba

2-hour drive

The Mosque-Cathedral, the patios and the historic old town.

Where we are

Guadalcanal, Parque Natural Sierra Norte - Sevilla

  • Guadalcanal, the nearest village: 5 minutes by car (4 km)
  • Seville city: 1 h 15 min
  • Córdoba, Mérida and Huelva: about 2 hours
  • Inside the Sierra Norte de Sevilla Natural Park, on a private 250-hectare estate
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Frequently asked questions

How many people can stay at Cortijo Los Tomillares?
Cortijo Los Tomillares sleeps 30 guests, with 9 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
Where is Cortijo Los Tomillares?
Cortijo Los Tomillares is located in Guadalcanal, Parque Natural Sierra Norte - Sevilla.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Arrive and leave whenever you like: the whole estate is yours. We also give you one extra night free next to your stay (on a regular weekend, the Thursday). In summer (mid-June to the first weekend of September) stays are 3 nights, usually Thursday to Sunday, with no free night.
What amenities does Cortijo Los Tomillares offer?
Its amenities include: Private 250-hectare estate in the Sierra Norte de Sevilla Natural Park, 9 double bedrooms (2 en-suite) + a loft for about 12 children: up to 30 people, 13x8 m infinity pool with a Balinese bed, Gym, billiards, table football, ping-pong, darts and a giant trampoline, Farm animals: goat milking, egg collecting, cheese workshop, Pets welcome, Natural Park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
How far is it from Seville?
A 1 h 15 min drive from the city of Seville. The cortijo is in Guadalcanal, inside the Sierra Norte de Sevilla Natural Park, 4 km from the village. Cordoba, Merida and Huelva are about 2 hours away.
How much does it cost to rent the cortijo for a weekend?
€1,900 for the whole house for a full weekend, with check-in and check-out whenever suits you and the option to arrive on Thursday at no extra cost. Split between 30 people that is around €63 each for the whole weekend. In summer (mid-June to the first weekend of September) a weekend is 3 nights, Thursday to Sunday: €2,500 until 15 July and €2,900 from 16 July to 5 September, when you can also book the full week, Monday to Sunday, for €4,500. Bank-holiday weekends and special dates: €2,900 for 3 nights (New Year's Eve, €3,200). Extra night, €300.
Can we hold a birthday, a stag or hen weekend or a company retreat?
Yes. The whole cortijo is always rented to a single group and the estate is 250 private hectares with no neighbours, so there is nobody to disturb: birthdays, anniversaries, stag and hen weekends, family gatherings, reunions with friends and company retreats or offsites are what most of our groups come for. It is not an events venue with staff: it is the house and the estate to yourselves (we can arrange a cook if you like).
What are the bedrooms and beds like?
9 double bedrooms + a loft for about 12 children, up to 30 people. Seven bedrooms have a double bed (2 of them are en-suite) and two have twin beds that can be joined on request. 4 full bathrooms (2 en-suite and 2 shared). It sleeps up to 18 adults and about 16 children. It works just as well for a group of 10-12 as for 30, because the price is for the whole house.
What is included?
Everything: bed linen and towels, a kitchen fully equipped for 30 with dishwasher and semi-professional coffee machine, stone barbecue, griddle, wood-fired oven and paella burner, WiFi across the estate, air conditioning and heat pumps in every bedroom, fireplace, a 13x8 m infinity pool with a Balinese bed (in season), billiards, table football, ping-pong, darts, gym, giant trampoline, children's playground and the farm with its animals. Private parking inside the estate. You need to bring nothing.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are welcome. The 4,000 m² plot around the house is fenced.
What is there for children?
The loft that sleeps about 12 children (the sleepovers our reviews talk about), a playground, a giant trampoline, a games room with billiards, table football and ping-pong, the pool and the farm: in the morning you milk the goats and collect the eggs, and there are cheese workshops and vegetable gardens.
How do we book and pay?
Directly with the owner, with no portal commission: send us a WhatsApp or use the form with your dates and how many of you are coming and we reply the same day. To confirm, you transfer 50% and pay the rest on arrival. If you have to cancel, we put the cortijo back up for rent and, if it is booked, we refund your deposit in full.
What is there to do nearby?
The cortijo sits in the Sierra Norte de Sevilla Natural Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and a Starlight Reserve, one of the least crowded corners of Andalusia: the Vía Verde greenway by bike, the Huéznar waterfalls, the Cerro del Hierro, Cazalla de la Sierra and Constantina, and some of the best stargazing skies in Spain. Many groups never leave the estate all weekend.
Can we have someone cook for us?
Yes. We have a trusted cook who does the shopping, cooks, cleans and tidies up, for €15 an hour; we arrange it with you on WhatsApp. If you prefer catering, we can pass you the contact of local companies.
Is it suitable for older people or babies?
Yes. The ground floor has no steps and has 4 bedrooms, and we have cots and high chairs.
Can we rent it for just one night?
On weekdays, yes: Monday or Tuesday night, €900 for the whole house. At weekends and bank holidays, 2 nights minimum.

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