A most unusual house converted
from an old ruined convent into a
17-bedroom family-run hotel.
Today it is an eccentric mix of the
fashionable and the bohemian,
from the clientele to the
atmosphere of the place, which is
more like a private house than a
hotel. Guests can mingle or not as
they wish, dine with other guests
or dine alone in some quiet corner
of the garden. There is a very
informal ambiance at Trasierra;
there are no telephones,
televisions or minibars. Breakfast
is set out until noon and guests
come in their robes and help
themselves. They stay and chat
with other guests or take a tray
to their own patio or to the pool.
Yoga and massage is available.
There is no dress code; one can
be well or badly dressed at any
level! Charlotte’s exotic children
help in the running of the house
and her daughter Gioconda, who
trained in Italy, is the fabulous
chef. The house lies one hour
from Seville and two hours northwest
of Córdoba. There is a small
shop selling local delicacies
including George Scott´s exquisite
pata negra jamon and olive oil,
marmalade and honey from the
estate.
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