Title: Gorgeous rural home next to the castle / Preciosa casa rústica junto al Castillo - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gorgeous rural home next to the castle / Preciosa casa rústica junto al Castillo Family-friendly vacation home in Moratalla with free breakfast ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22140000/22132200/22132131/4c898baa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22140000/22132200/22132131/ca973ee3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22140000/22132200/22132131/4f8a1990.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22140000/22132200/22132131/w2730h2048x1y0-e5f87992.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22140000/22132200/22132131/f7b9470a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location El Portal offers a unique blend of history and scenic views, with its privileged position on the city wall providing breathtaking vistas of the valley below. This charming house is just a few meters from the beautiful Castillo de Moratalla, recently renovated and steeped in history. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61098 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gorgeous rural home next to the castle / Preciosa casa rústica junto al Castillo The Portal: Built on one of the city walls, on the north face of this steep defensive hill, the house has great views of the entire valley with its meadows and orchards and nearby mountains. This house-wall is just a few meters from the beautiful Castillo de Moratalla, which belonged to the Order of Santiago and has been recently renovated. Alleyways, recesses, slopes, staircases and typical corners, the urban geography of Moratalla reminds visitors of quirky Alpujarras of Granada and take us back to the cities and high settlements of the pre-Roman Iberian period, a period of intense agricultural and cultural activity in these mountains and valleys El Portal: Construida usando uno de los muros de la ciudad, sobre la cara norte de esta escarpada colina defensiva, la casa cuenta con unas vistas privilegiadas de todo el valle con sus vegas y huertas y las sierras cercanas. Esta casa-muro está a escasos metros del hermoso Castillo de Moratalla, que perteneció a la Orden de Santiago y que ha sido reformado recientemente. Callejones, recovecos, cuestas, escalinatas y esquinas típicas, la geografía urbana de Moratalla recuerda a las construcciones de las Alpujarras granadinas y nos retrotraen a las ciudades y asentamientos elevados de la época ibera prerromana, periodo de intensa actividad agrícola y cultural en estas montañas y valles. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - No elevator - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,098 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102870000/102865100/102865051/c90e1353.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alojamientos La Tercia La tercia - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=102865051&PinnedHotelID=102865051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71670000/71668500/71668465/94aee3f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming house in the Old Town of Cehegin Cehegín - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=71668465&PinnedHotelID=71668465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57240000/57232500/57232499/w3720h3000x280y0-72b63477.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cortijo oliveras Moratalla Moratalla - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=57232499&PinnedHotelID=57232499&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25800000/25796600/25796584/w2043h1302x3y0-79c83dce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Awesome home in Caravaca with kitchen Caravaca - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 8.4 Very good 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=25796584&PinnedHotelID=25796584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Please check in with us ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number Ar.mu.506 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C38.19190%2C-1.89334&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mBejLxaedrvXFyXzRuIsWW16ybA=) Moratalla, Región de Murcia #### What's nearby - Moratalla Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Teatro Trieta - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Centro de Interpretación deL Arte Rupestre - 7 min drive - 3.9 km - Parish Church of El Salvador - 14 min drive - 13.1 km - Fuentes del Marqués - 20 min drive - 14.5 km #### Getting around - Calasparra Station - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hogar Del Pensionista - ‬5 min walk - ‪Los Viñales - ‬15 min drive - ‪Bar la Bodega - ‬16 min drive - ‪dakota - ‬10 min walk - ‪etno bar - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gorgeous rural home next to the castle / Preciosa casa rústica junto al Castillo pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Gorgeous rural home next to the castle / Preciosa casa rústica junto al Castillo? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gorgeous rural home next to the castle / Preciosa casa rústica junto al Castillo? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Gorgeous rural home next to the castle / Preciosa casa rústica junto al Castillo located? > This family-friendly Moratalla vacation home is located in the mountains, just steps from Plaza de Iglesia and Moratalla Castle. Teatro Trieta is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gorgeous rural home next to the castle / Preciosa casa rústica junto al Castillo Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen C. Aug 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant accommodation The best equipped self catering accommodation you could possibly go to Clean friendly and helpful ##### Helen C. 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