Colmenar Hotel Guide - Hermitage of Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria hotels in Colmenar, Spain.

"Stayed during extreme weather – very unsafe experience We stayed here during a period of severe storms, strong winds, and heavy rain. While we understand that weather is beyond anyone’s control, the accommodation should not have accepted guests under these conditions. The property is located deep in the mountains and requires driving a long, narrow dirt road. We had to rent a car and drive through extremely dangerous conditions to reach the finca, which felt unsafe and frightening. During our stay, there were more than 10 power outages, including multiple outages overnight. The heater stopped working during the night, the entire property later lost electricity, and we were left without heating, stable lighting, or basic facilities. Wi-Fi was extremely unstable and disconnected countless times, and mobile signal was almost unusable. None of these risks or the possibility of frequent power outages during severe weather were clearly communicated in advance. Given the circumstances, we believe guests should not have been accepted for safety reasons. Overall, this was a very stressful and uncomfortable experience, especially considering the dangerous access and lack of basic utilities. We are extremely disappointed and do not feel this stay met reasonable safety or comfort standards."

"The cottage is beautiful. It was a particularly cold Christmas in Spain and when I mentioned that we were cold, help on how to get the house warm, was instant. Lovely hosts, we felt safe and supported. Very quick reply on questions. Would like go back in the summer and have a dip in the “fish pond”, which is what we called the pool. (It’s not that small) Thank you, we had a great stay! See you again"

"The apartment is lovely in a quaint little town close to many area attractions in Malaga. The host left clear instructions for use of all the amenities within the apartment as well as a nice range of ideas for exploring the local area. This place was a highlight of our trip to Spain!"

"We had a fantastic stay! A secluded spot which felt really private. The house and pool are beautiful. Everything was super clean and the hosts are friendly and extremely helpful! We enjoyed the BBQ and we even got to try some fresh eggs from the chickens! Thank you "

"Full of Rustic charm , secluded, and very relaxing.The host couldn't do enough for us , would recommend to our friends. "

"The OldMill was perfect for our stay. It’s a beautiful place with fantastic facilities- everything you could need is there.We were a large group and there was plenty of space and areas to spend time together. The pool area was amazing with sun loungers, outdoor dining and lounge area, and, an outdoor kitchen with a large fridge!Peggy was a great host- really helpful with any questions.I really don’t have words to describe what a wonderful place the Old Mill is and we’re so grateful to have been able to stay there."

"Property not prepared for arrival and not accurately listed. 50 min drive from Malaga and 12 min drive from Colmenar. Access to the property down a precarious 1km steep narrow dirt road. We experienced two long periods without any water, 14hrs and 8hrs despite it working in houses near by! House unclean in general. Pool dirty and surrounding area. Pool light broken and all outside lights not working. Ensuite out of order. Gas bbq filthy an unfit to be used. Kitchen pans etc. unfit for use. A large rat was visualised in and around the property despite our best efforts to keep everything clean. Owner full of excuses from start to finish. We had to vacate early….! "

"The property was excellent, perfect remote location but close enough for supermarket supplies. Great views. Also fixtures and fittings of a very high standard,The pool / garden room was a great space to enjoy food and company.We all had a great time"