Just a 20-minute drive south of bustling Ciudad Real in the sleepy village of Ballesteros de Calatrava, this superb hotel feels a world away. Set around a courtyard, it combines rural comfort with appealing design; the owner's evocative modern sculptures feature heavily. The modern rooms are bursting with character, with lots of mirrors, spot lighting, bright colours and edgy contemporary paintings.
There's also a good on-site restaurant.