Cortijo La Cueva - Arboleas, Almería

Steve Rouse

We stayed at Cortijo La Cueva in March.
The Janis Joplin & Jim Morrison rooms were perfect and with the adjoining dining room, with the vintage jukebox & music memorabilia, reading corner, and drinks on tap, it was like having our own country retreat.

The music room was mind blowing, an incredible collection of music, just like the old vinyl record shops.

Everything was spotless, with everything you could possibly need for your stay.
Food was brilliant, the pool and bar area were stunning.

A short stroll into Arboleas, and only minutes drive to Albox, there is everything you could need in the local area.

Jo & Steve are incredible hosts. Nothing is too much trouble, and made us feel very welcome.

We will definitely be back in Summer

Dennis Percival

Cortijo La Cueva, Arboleas

Steve & Josie are the nicest couple you’ll ever meet & the best hosts by far. When they suggested that I have my 65th birthday party at their fantastic house,Cortijo La Cueva in Arboleas , I was absolutely over the moon. It’s just a great venue. The outside kitchen & bar area are top class. It also has an inside buffet area & the outside having plenty of space for dancing , whilst having plenty of seating for the less energetic! The terraces & massive pool & jacuzzi are just great & many friends enjoyed a night time swim.
We had around 40 guests & everyone had a brilliant afternoon , evening & night. Cortijo La Cueva, Arboleas is definitely the best venue for a party & I would highly recommend it to all. Thank you again Josie & Steve for looking after us all so well. (see photos of our great night)

RF Heeney

What can I say.
Only it is a fantastic place.
Steve & Josie are the perfect hosts.
The accommodation is superb. The atmosphere of the area is delightful and the views magnificent. The small town is a short walk away and has many hidden secrets.
Well worth a look and highly recommended.
Frank & June

jameshughes191

Excellent accommodation. Excellent location. Excellent hosts. The village and associated amenities are all within walking distance. Absolutely perfect for visiting family/friends in the Arboleas area. Even has its own bar! Couldn’t recommend the place any higher, will certainly be back

Telboy Gooner

We were the first guests staying at this lovely accommodation that Steve and Josie have transformed into this amazing property in Arboleas . The bedrooms and all the property with it's lovely decor were outstanding not to mention the 'music room ' which Steve had made his mark on his love for music ! Juke box and memorabilia with every type of good old LPs , singles you could think of absolutely filled this special room with pride n passion which is certainly not to be missed while staying here . The pool and bar area need to be enjoyed and one will not disappoint . Will definitely return to this wonderful B n B with these great couple who could not do enough for their guests .

Well done Steve n Josie x

Pammy Guest

This beautiful restored farm house has had a lot of thought and love put in to make the guest experience absolutely unique. The adult only b&b has been delightfully arranged so that access to the outdoor space seems private and set away from the owner's quarters. The hosts Jo and Steve and their small cat family are very friendly. The hosts have really put a lot of effort into the property which is perfectly situated in Cueva just a stone's throw from Arboleas town. The rooms are double and decorated in a simple bohemian style with an Andalusian style modern en-suite tiled bathroom. The AC unit in the bedroom provides warm and cold air perfect for whatever the weather. The pool area leads off your room and has an amazing large pool/jacuzzi and sun terrace. The surrounding views are simply breathtaking. The poolside is also complimented by a vast bar/kitchen area where an honesty box is in situ There are also separate bathroom facilities along with a TV room with dining table and log fire that is connected to the poolside kitchen/bar, where you can perhaps buy from a local market and prepare an evening meal for yourself if you so wish? Or alternatively your hosts will gladly prepare for you a lunch/evening meal upon request.There is room to park a vehicle on the premises or alternatively you can choose to park outside the property. On entry there are stairs that lead into the main guest quarters where you are greeted with a large closed terraced dining area with a large duke box with contains a mixed genre of music. In here you have access to complimentary tea/coffee making facilities as well as a fruit and cake bowl, ideal if like me "anytime is tea time"! In the morning you can help yourself to yogurt, fruit, cereal & pastries, or alternatively the hosts offer a full cooked breakfast from locally sourced ingredients on which I was able to alternate some ingredients as and when required. I would absolutely recommend a stay here to anyone who was thinking of visiting the Arboleas area as it is well situated for all needs. I can't wait to return and repeat another enjoyable experience with the lovely Jo and Steve. Thanks again guys for a wonderful break and for all you efforts to make my stay so enjoyable!!

Trevor Moriarty

We have been coming to Mojacar region for over 25 years and have stayed in all types of accommodation imaginable but I can honestly say that this beautiful accommodation has to be right up there with the best. Spotlessly clean, bright airy rooms furnished to high standard with amazing views all around. All the accommodation is themed around rock & roll and music in general, they even have a large collection of vinyl records in a stunning music room with its own Juke box all to use at your leisure.
Our hosts Josie & Steve were amazing not intrusive in any way but always available either around the poolside bar or kitchens.
There are fantastic bike trails to explore and typically Spanish villages to visit for Tapas and Sangria, Albox is a must with its huge pedestrianised square with a hotel bar serving food and drink all day. If all that exertion is just too much on a hot day then just stay at Josie & Steve’s and enjoy the gorgeous crystal clear pool and a glass of wine or two in the shade, stunning!
Needless to say we will be back .

Vicky Ashton

We stayed at the Rock ‘n’ Roll B&B in October. We had the Hendrix Suite. Wow!
Before I get to how amazing our suite was let me tell you about this place as a whole and believe me there's a whole lot to tell!
The pool is amazing! However big you think it looks in the pictures... it's bigger. The Rolling Stones "lips" logo is the focal point: eat your heart out Mick Jagger!
Next to the pool is the bar which is perfectly situated to grab a cold beer or an Aperol Spritz which you can enjoy either sat at the bar or whilst relaxing on one of the perfectly placed sun loungers around the pool. There is the self-catering kitchen right behind the bar so you can make yourself a sandwich or a light bite.

Walk down through the little fruit orchard at the side of the house to the patio at the front of the house and enjoy the stunning views over the valley to the small village of Arboleas. This is within easy walking distance and there is a bank, a tabac, a small gift shop and a few well-appointed bars. They also have markets 2 days a week so you can pick up some new sunglasses or some trinkets to take home. On a Saturday be sure to check out the rotisserie chicken stall, the chicken and roasted potatoes are perfect hot or cold!

Back at the house there's a stunning breakfast room with a full length balcony that looks out over the valley. Nowhere better to enjoy your morning coffee and a delicious homemade breakfast. There's a vintage juke box too where you can select your favourite tracks to get you in the mood for a rock ‘n’ roll B&B type of day.

The Hendrix Suite surpassed all our expectations. You have your own private terrace for a start! You have a large wardrobe and a beautiful bathroom at the far end. Your lounge has a large comfortable sofa, there's a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The bedroom is the a dream, a four poster bed decorated with sheer drapes, fairy lights and cushions in every colour of the rainbow. The room is so peaceful, in the morning the sunrise will gently wake you, unless you fancy a lay in, in which case just close the wooden shutters. I have never slept better than in this room!
Everything is beautifully decorated and the attention to detail is second to none.
The sheets are crisp and clean, there are cosy blankets if needed and the bathroom towels are fluffy and seem to smell of the sunshine!

The music room is a sight to behold! It's like a 70s/ 80s record shop where you can browse the thousands of records and play them at your leisure. The detail from the ceiling tiles and the carpet down to the way the records are displayed and the framed pictures on the wall is spot on. You really are transported back to the golden age of buying records in your youth - the only thing missing is the till! You have to see this place to believe it, again like the pool however big you imagine the music room to be....its bigger! Its also soundproofed so you really can turn that volume up to 11!

The cats! For me the cats are the icing on the cake well maybe the marzipan because Jo and Steve are the icing!
They won't bother you but tip them the nod and they will happily trot over to you for some love and playtime.
Jo & Steve, this couple will make your holiday. They are a welcoming, friendly, very funny couple from Sheffield. Steve is like a walking music encyclopedia. What he doesn't know isn't worth knowing! Josie is the artistic one, most of what you see here was either created or procured by her. We spent many an hour chatting with them and can honestly say that they really did make us feel at home from the moment we arrived to the moment we left.
Will we be back again? You try to keep us away! This place will be in our holiday calendar for many years. It's just perfect, and then some!