We used TripAdvisor to find this hotel and were rewarded with excellence rarely found in any hotel - let alone one in delightful rural Spain. Jose and Clara made us really welcome and the meals were exceptional. Clara cooks from the heart and its shows and tastes! The food presentation was of a high order. A spotless room simply added... More

We arrived early in this tiny village and Jose immediately helped with a local itinerary so we could see the surrounding area since we only had one night in Rafeles. We spent the afternoon driving from one beautiful village to another and returned to some of Clara's amazing food. Even though we were the only couple staying that night we... More

We stayed here because the location made sense on our road trip from Barcelona to Madrid, but you should be willing to go out of your way for this experience. Jose is a natural born host whose English is much better than he apologises for, and his wife Clara is a fantastic cook - both the table d'hote menu and... More

My gal and I happened through Teruel in May. Sage and rosemary in bloom -- overpowering. Precipitous roads that make you say "mama!" Waterfalls, monasteries perched on impossibly tall buttes, good cheap wine. And in the small but ancient rural village of Rafales, La Alqueria, run by Jose and Clara. He's an open-hearted guide to the sites and spirits of... More

i came across the reviews on this hotel by accident, was impressed by the report and was not disappointed. Jose is the perfect host, his hotel is first class and this is matched by the cooking of his wife in their restaurant. He will go out of his way to make your stay everything you want it to be. The... More

We had 3 days to drive from Barcelona to Madrid and see something off the beaten track. Firstly let me say that the mountains and villages of Teruel were beautiful beyond our expectations. In this part of Spain the views are spectacular and change as you drive over each crest. The drive to La Alquería was not a short one,... More