Alcalá la Real, Jaén, Andalusia, Spain

A remarkable private family home with a previous history as an exceptional business with five-star guest ratings. Previously operated as a successful retreat, wedding and holiday rental venue, Cortijo Las Salinas retains its tourist licences, yoga pavilion, 12m pool, outdoor kitchen and many furnishings - ready for the next owner to live in, reactivate commercially, or both

The estate provides 14 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, thoughtfully arranged to operate as a successful wellness, yoga and creative retreat while retaining the comfort and charm of a substantial family home. Architectural highlights include a striking clock tower, an elegant bell tower entrance and arched colonnades framing the impressive central courtyard. Landscaped gardens, a 12m x 6m swimming pool, jacuzzi, three indoor and outdoor yoga and teaching spaces, outdoor kitchen, chiringuito bar and several chill-out terraces create the feel of a private countryside resort.

The owners' accommodation sits above the pool, offering privacy with convenient access to leisure areas. A shaded terrace overlooks the pool and surrounding countryside and leads into a spacious open-plan living and kitchen area with wood-burning stove and French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony. The fully fitted kitchen features a central island separating the cooking and living areas.

This level also includes a generous double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, air conditioning and access to terrace gardens, along with a family bathroom and dedicated office. On the lower level, two further double bedrooms with exposed wooden beam ceilings open directly onto the central courtyard. One benefits from an en-suite bathroom, while a separate shower room serves the second bedroom. With independent access, this floor can integrate with the main residence or function as guest accommodation. Underfloor heating and cooling ensure year-round comfort.

The central courtyard forms the heart of the estate, accessed through antique oak doors and a bell arch with bronze bell. Covered arcades surround a three-tier marble fountain at its centre. Library corners, leather seating and large dining tables provide an inviting setting for gatherings, reflection and communal dining.

Guest accommodation is arranged around the courtyard. Villa Romana offers three bedrooms, a lounge with wood-burning stove, fitted kitchen, massage room and meditation or yoga space, plus a private terrace overlooking the countryside. The Miró, Dalí and Goya suites are positioned above the communal lounge and indoor teaching studio, each offering double bedrooms, private bathrooms and terrace access. Casa Blanca comprises four double bedrooms, a lounge with breakfast kitchen and access to a spacious covered terrace, ideal for larger groups.

The ground-floor communal lounge opens onto the courtyard and connects to a large open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area with fireplace and central island. The adjoining yoga and teaching studio, with its own WC and storage, provides a bright and versatile space for workshops and classes.

The landscaped grounds include a sculpture garden, shaded seating areas and a blue glass-tiled swimming pool with waterfall and shallow section. A bamboo gazebo and seven-person jacuzzi enjoy elevated valley views. The outdoor bar and chiringuito feature covered dining, and wood-fired oven, while the Shala Pavilion offers a covered platform for yoga, music and events. A circle of cypress trees in the upper gardens creates a magical setting for evening gatherings and stargazing.

With garage, workshops, storage rooms and olive groves producing annual oil, this cortijo is ideally suited as a large family home, for retreats, boutique rentals and celebrations, and is sold with a valid tourist licence.