Name: Hotel Rural El Cuco
Address: Calle Real 37, Ribatajadilla, Spain
Rating: 8.6

Michael

spainhotels · 05 Jul 2025 · ES

0.5/5

“Nice property, but be very careful if you are bringing your dog”

The best

The rooms were comfortable but basic. Aircon was good.

To be improved

The hotel is listed as pet-friendly. However, the owners have two dogs of their own that are allowed to roam freely around the property and nearby streets. As we were leaving the hotel for a morning walk, the larger of their two dogs attacked our dog, who was on a lead. At the time, we didn’t fully realise the extent of the injuries, but it later became clear that our dog had suffered two deep puncture wounds from the attack. He is now on an eight-day course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication. The owners seemed quite relaxed about managing their dogs, so if you’re considering booking this hotel with your own pet, PLEASE ensure that their larger dog is securely restrained. I’m not necessarily blaming their dog, as it initially seemed friendly, but if it had been on a lead or properly secured, this incident could have been avoided. Otherwise, the location and the accommodation were reasonable for the price.

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Paul

spainhotels · 26 May 2025 · GB

4.5/5

“Value for money, good rural location and the staff were excellent.”

The best

Good , food to order.

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Frances

spainhotels · 06 Nov 2024 · GB

5.0/5

“Beautiful, calm, lovely people - real Spain”

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This is a lovely, extremely reasonable little hotel deep in the hills and gorges north of Cuenca. It's in a very tiny village where, as far as we could see, there was no other place to eat or drink, but that didn't matter because (and I'd checked beforehand that this would be possible) we ate in the hotel. We were the only people staying here on that night but we still had a tasty supper and good breakfast. It's exactly the kind of place that we love, although it might not suit those who expect to have a kettle in the room, English-speaking personnel, an international menu and a hotel that could be anywhere in the world. It is hard these days to find the differences between countries, but this place is very Spanish in all the best ways. As an example, for breakfast there was no menu, we were just asked what we wanted and this was produced, with smiles and charm. The couple who own and run it are absolutely delightful; I didn't try to speak to them in English so I don't know if they speak it, but I can imagine that their friendliness and helpfulness would make it easy for them to communicate whatever the language. The surroundings are absolutely stunning, if you want a road trip through Spain, this is the area to be.

To be improved

There was nothing we didn't like.

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Ruben

spainhotels · 19 Aug 2024 · ES

5.0/5

“excellent place for a break”

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this is not a luxury place but it's perfect for a break.. it's in a small village near the mountains.. the facilities are good, there is a restaurant , the staff is nice and I could bring my dog which is very important..the room had aircon and a modern bathroom.. so very good experience all together

To be improved

nothing.. all good

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Frank

spainhotels · 16 Nov 2023 · BE

4.5/5

“Lovely family run hotel !”

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A family run place in the middle of La Mancha. Super friendly and helpful staff. country hotel. Nothing posh, just lovely, as is the restaurant. Don't expect Michelin food and you'll be very happy. The main thing is the almost maternal care you sense. Great country hotel !

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Mariusz

spainhotels · 05 Jul 2023 · ES

4.5/5

“Very nice place”

The best

Nice place to stay, beautiful surroundings.

To be improved

Quite noisy room above the bar. Better ask for the room opposite to the street

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Hotel Rural El Cuco