Description
You enter this wonderful property by an old Moorish studded wooden door, concealed down a cobbled side street in the Barrio Alfalfa. Inside, a restored 17th century Casa Palacio greets you. The ancient Moorish influences of Andalucia are mirrored in this hotel, which resembles a Moroccan Riad, wherein a central courtyard is circled by galleries housing the bedrooms.
The hotel is beautifully designed using original architecture features, such as carved wooden beams and the atrium patio, and this is combined with contemporary chic interiors and modern technology, such as ipod docking stations and plasma satellite TV’s.
The open roof terrace, with a luxurious plunge pool, is fantastic for relaxing, or gazing across the rooftops of Seville towards the Cathedral and Giralda. Private dining can be organised up under the stars or down in the vaulted lower ground cellars which were only discovered during restoration. The vibrant bar and restaurant offer relaxed fine dining, or you can use the hotel’s extensive knowledge of local restaurants and venture out into Seville for the evening.
There is a vast array of activities available to guests at Corral del Rey. Tour guides can take guests for half or full day excursions to places of interest in the region such as 'Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre', the popular equestrian centre built around the 'Recreo de las Cadenas Palace' where riders dress in 18th century costume and perform dressage. While in the city, a private yoga teacher, flamenco class or horse and cart trip can be arranged.
Guide price
£750
per person
£750 price is based on 2 adults sharing a deluxe room for 3 nights on a B&B basis, including Veuling Air flights to Seville and return airport transfers.
Accommodation
The 6 rooms are situated around the central courtyard, styled with an eclectic mix of ancient and modern. The limestone and marble bathrooms have walk in rain showers and the junior suites boast separate oversized rolling top bathtubs. Every room has a state of the art sound and vision system, plasma screen, DVD player, satellite TV, i-pod docks, WiFi and a safe. There is also a recently launched serviced apartment perfect for families or small groups wanting additional privacy and exclusivity.
Childcare
No children under 12 years old are allowed.
Facilities
The Corral del Rey offers excellent massage and beauty treatments, broadband internet connection, a private chauffeur service, laundry and dry cleaning, rooftop terrace and plunge pool, a DVD library and an art gallery. There is also a fantastic restaurant and a vibrant bar.
Activities
There are opportunities to go sailing, game fishing, kite surfing, surfing, cycling, hot-air ballooning and bird watching nearby to Corral del Rey. There are 6 fantastic golf courses in the area as well as recommended walks through the Grazalema Natural Park. The hotel can organise a range of exciting, tailor made excursions to places of interest in Western Andalucia.
When to travel
Andalucia has a Mediterranean climate, making it a year round destination. In general you can usually rely on pleasant or hot temperatures from April to early November. In Andalucia there are plenty of warm, sunny days right through winter.
The best time to visit Seville is in the Spring and Autumn when the temperature is just perfect with warm sunny days. During July and August it can be very hot and some days the temperature reaches 40°C. In August the locals head to the coast and much of the city closes.
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Location and directions
Barrio Alfalfa, Spain
Corral del Rey is in the old historic quarter of the Barrio Alfalfa of central Seville, which borders on the Santa Cruz district. It's a 5-minute walk from the Cathedral.
How to get there
2-hour 40-minute flight to Seville Airport, followed by a 30-minute drive to the hotel.
