We stayed one week as part of a cooking/sightseeing tour package in Andalusia sponsored by International Kitchens. We had done several of these packages and this was the best organized. Maki hired special guides, bought tickets, and booked restaurants and took us on day trips to the well known sites such as Cordoba and Granada as well as secret gems... more

We had a great time with Clive, Matouk, Cie and Smooky!! This place is amazing, we took the cooking course (Paella) wich we eat with the other people that were on the finca after. Very interesting and a lot of fun too! The house is beautiful, the place is quiet and the sun is very present! We recommend the finca... more

We stayed at Finca Las Encinas for a long weekend and within half an hour of arriving we were relaxed. It's a wonderful location with amazing views. Maki and Clive were very good hosts, making us very welcome and providing authentic tasty Spanish food. The B & B had nicely decorated clean rooms with their own swimming pool. There were... more

My fiance and I spent 2 nights with Clive and Maki at Finca Las Encinas and had one of our favourite holidays ever. A trip to their finca is like hanging out and cooking with friends at their house. As soon as we got out of our car we were made to feel welcome and the relaxed atmosphere remained for... more

We (male 30yo, female 26yo) stayed for one week at Fincas las Encinas (room Zuheros) in May 2009. This accommodation allows you to experience a true Andalusian rural lifestyle and to take trips to the some of Andalusia’s prettiest cities. We experienced a large amount of hospitality, friendliness and elegance from the hosts (Maki and Clive). Although the place is... more

We had a very warm welcome from Clive, Maki and Cei(their 4years old son) and lovely Smokey the dog just like Spanish weather. All rooms are tastefully decorated, the bathroom’s are very clean and have a power shower with a eco friendly solar powered hot water. The beds are pretty and the mattresses are 5 star hotel quality. Maki is... more

We actually stayed on two occasions during 2008 – the first in July with my family (my wife, 3 kids and I) plus our friends and their daughter – and had the house to ourselves, as we decided on this occasion it would be better to please ourselves so the self catering option seemed the best idea. The second occasion... more

For our annual outing with children and grandchildren (8 in all) we chose this beautiful house in the first place because of its ideal location for day trips to Granada, Cordoba, Priego de Cordoba and Iznajar. Clive, his charming Japanese wife Maki and their lovely son Cei made us feel very much at home. The beautiful house (and separately rented... more

We have stayed in villas all over Europe for many years now and this must rate as the best yet. The Finca has an excellent mix of Andalucian character and modern facilities, especially the kitchen, and the pool just tops it off perfectly. There is a real feel of rural isolation however you aren't very far at all by car... more