Hotel Palacio De San Benito

A small luxury hotel in Cazalla

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Located in the beautiful village of Cazalla de la Sierra, within the northern mountains of Sevilla, the Hotel Palacio de San Benito is the result of an intensive restoration of a historic but dilapidated old building. Formerly a mediaeval hospital for pilgrims on their way to Santiago, the palace has been sympathetically remodelled using mostly original materials.

Every part of the palace is an architectural masterpiece. There's the Restaurant, featuring a magnificent collection of Spanish ceramics and 19th century English dishes, and splendid fireplaces adorned with portraits. The Bar Cazalla is a quaint little bar with a Mudejar-style ceiling and a terrace next to the palace's fountain pool, where you can sit out to enjoy the weather and the scenery. There is a small chapel, with its Sevillian Rococo-style altar; a library, reminiscent of a Victorian sitting room; the Gallery, presenting numerous paintings of Brussels and Abusson, and the Music Room, with a magnificent Erad piano, portraits, and precious furniture.

Outside, one of the most notable features is a fountain-pool in a blend of Roman and Moorish style which now serves as the hotel swimming pool. It sits in one corner of the magnificent "Gran Patio".

There are 9 guest rooms at the Palacio de San Benito, decorated in a wholly distinctive way, with antique furnishings and art from different eras, combined with fine fabrics to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere. The rooms are named to suit their own special character: the majestic King's Room, the Queen's Room, (they can be put together to make a splendid suite), the elegant Blue Room, the Bullfighter's Room, and the spacious Honeymoon Suite, with a gorgeous Edwardian ottoman and a magnificent pair of 19th century bathtubs.

With so many activities possible in the surrounding area, the hotel will always be happy to help you make the most of them. Guests can choose from horse riding, fishing, hunting, hiking, horse-drawn carriage rides, and cultural occasions such as painting, history and flamenco courses, not to mention guided tours where guests can appreciate the splendour of the mountains and the cultural heritage of Cazalla.

Restaurant:

Breakfasts and dinners are served in the Loggia, with large windows looking out onto the fountain-pool and the central patio. The other restaurant is a grand room ideal for private meals, with two massive mahogany tables and 18th century English chairs.

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A Word From the Owner:

"Come to the Palacio de San Benito for an unforgettable stay. History, distinction, intimacy and quality are the things we offer."

Hotel Amenities:

IN THE HOTEL	IN YOUR ROOM
Bar Cafeteria Restaurant Library lounge Music Room Swimming pool Patio Terrace Car park	Telephone Private garden for some rooms Magnificent decorations

Nearby Amenities:

Walking: The vast natural surroundings of Cazalla are perfect for hikers of all abilities. The Sierra Morena offers such pleasures as the Huéznar river, woodland, waterfalls, and the rocky Cerro de Hierro.
Cycling: There are many signposted and mapped routes of various distances, suitable for road or mountain bikes.
Horse-riding: The hotel arranges excursions along various trails in the nearby Nature Park.
Fishing: Fishing can be arranged in several different rivers and lakes around the area.
Hunting: There are several hunting lodges in the area where one can arrange to hunt large or small game.
Horse-drawn carriage rides: The hotels own horse and carriage will take you on a leisurely journey around Cazalla. For 2 - 6 people.
Antique courses: The Palacio de San Benito offers not only a warm welcome, but an interior packed with interesting, rare and valuable antiques. The owners are experts in the field and offer occasional courses covering all manner of topics, including the historical details and restoration and conservation.
Painting courses: The beautiful setting of Cazalla de la Sierra is the ideal place to learn and put new-found skills into practice.
Flamenco Dancing: Andalucía is renowned throughout the world for Flamenco dance and music. The courses at San Benito accommodate beginners and those who wish to improve.
Guided Tours: There are a thousand different routes around the mountains of the Northern Sierra, where you will see magical villages, ancient crafts and historic buildings.

What We Say:

I love the architecture of southern Spain, and this ancient building is one of the best. The restorers were fortunate to have a second building nearby (in an even worse state) from which they were able to take many materials and artefacts for the creation of the current Palacio.

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Room Rates in Euros ( 2008 )
	All Year
Junior Suite Los Novios. The Honeymoon Suite is the most spacious room. The headboard comes from a baroque altar, with mirrors and a frame lacquered in red. A charming corner, from where the light is scattered into the room, makes it the perfect space for chatting or reading while lain down on a gorgeous edwardian ottoman. The bathroom is equipped with a magnificent pair of 19th century twin bathtubs. (Photo)	€ 210
Deluxe Double Room Frederick Castet. The furniture and fireplace are English Art and Crafts, and the textiles were designed by William Morris. Through a beautiful 19th century wrought-iron gate there is a small but intimate garden. The room is dedicated to Frederick Castet, who was a great designer of the Christian Dior firm and friend of the owners. (Photo) El Infante. A very romantic room illuminated by two large windows that open to the small garden, with a marble fountain and a sublime combination of plants. A female portrait signed by Escribano shares space with 19th century English and French lithographs. (Photo) El Militar. An old portrait of a hero of the Battle of "Bailén" (1808) gives the name to this room. It is decorated with a collection of 19th century Japanese Art in lacquered frames. Like the other rooms on the ground floor, this one also has access to a small private garden. (Photo) Note. The private garden is shared by the three Deluxe rooms.	€ 195
Superior Double Room El Rey. Situated in the first floor of the building, with a main balcony facing the Paseo del Moro and magnificent views to the Sierra. Furnished with 17th and 18th century pieces, including Isabeline style armchairs, coming from a visit of Queen Isabella II to the Sevillian Mayor, great-great-grandfather of the present owner. This room can be combined with La Reina to form a suite.(Photo) El Torero. The Bullfighter's Room. A magnificent 18th century embroidered carpet acts as a headboard tapestry. Hanging from the walls is a collection of lithographs, representing different styles of carriages. From this room there are views of the bull ring. (Photo)	€ 170
Double Room La Reina. The Queen's Room is decorated with an 18th century altar piece, silver plated and polychromed, and 17th and 18th century engravings. (Photo) The Blue Room. Features a four-poster that is a family heirloom, richly dressed with "Toile de Jovie" and a collection of Pompeian and English engravings and other drawings. (Photo) Los Grabados. The Engravings Room. Ninety engravings and drawings hang from the walls of this room with a special size bed and open bathroom. (Photo)	€ 140
Prices are per room per night including breakfast All prices are "plus 7% VAT" All rooms have private en-suite facilities Extra bed: € 50 per day Half Board: € 30 per person per day (drinks not included) A credit card number is required to confirm a reservation Closed 1 to 15 October 2008 Click Here For Currency Converter

Cancellations:

Cancellation must be received in writing (fax or e-mail) no later than one month before arrival. Cancellations after that time, will be charged for a one night stay.