19th-century oil mill in Sierra Cardeña, Córdoba

This historic 19th-century olive oil mill stands atop a hill within the Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro Natural Park, with sweeping views of the Sierra Morena in every direction. Stone walls, wooden trusses and restored woodwork tell the story of one of the few tower-press mills still preserved in good condition.

The estate's got three separate accommodations: one with five bedrooms, one with three, and one with one, for a total of nine bedrooms, four bathrooms, and space for twenty people. Each accommodation has a sitting room, a fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen. You can all gather in the common sitting room of the old mill building, where the original stone mill and press take centre stage.

Outside, you'll find a courtyard with tables for dining al fresco, porches, a terrace overlooking the mountains, a garden, a barbecue, and a seasonal pool with views of the sunset.

The farmhouse stands in the Sierra Morena Starlight Reserve, which offers a spectacular night sky. You can see deer and wild boar without even leaving the property, and in September and October you can hear the bellowing of the stags. Just a few kilometres away, you'll find the historic centre of Montoro, Adamuz with its wildlife observatory, and Cardeña in the heart of the park. For dining: Mesón El Zapatero, Sol Zapatilla, and Taberna La Mirla.