Tucked away amid cork/chestnut forest, La Fronda makes the perfect hillside hideaway. Modern-rustic charm abounds in the bright lounge, Mudéjar-inspired patio and huge, flowery rooms with splashes of British character. Spectacular vistas of Alájar and the Peña de Arias Montano unfold from the rose-fringed pool, and the Saturday evening dinner concerts in the finca's dining room are not to be missed.
It's all under the loving care of the gracious Wordsworth family (yes, by the way, they are descendants of the poet), who are generous in sharing their love and knowledge of the local area; they can arrange jamón tastings, horse riding and hiking. It's signposted off the HU8105 at the top of the hill between Alájar and Linares de la Sierra.