Inn Details
A shepherd's refuge, a Bedouin tent and converted stables in a valley ringed by mountains. This is for those who demand off the beaten track; there are dozens of paths to explore, Sun peace, tranquillity, nature and to sample a taste of the difficult farming times in the past.'Refugio Marnes' consists of a very old finca or farmhouse set in a valley surrounded by 25 hectares of ancient agricultural land. Here you can stay in ´Los Establos´ a complex of converted stables that form the B&B wing of Refugio Marnes, there you find three spacious B&B rooms with on suite bathroom. All rooms have their own access. Breakfast is served on one of the terraces, in the dining room ore on your room! the shared pool is unfenced and - delicious. You're utterly remote here, though the owners are unobtrusively available. The night skies are the clearest you're ever likely to see.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Countryside
- Mountains
- Ranch
- Wine country
- Nearest major city: Benissa (6 miles)
- Directions to property:
From Alicante airport take the A7 highway north in the direction of Valencia. Take exit number 63 Benissa / Teulada / Gata de Gorgos. At the end of the slip road take the direction to Calpe on the N332. Drive through Benissa. Just outside Benissa take the turn right to Jalon/Alcalali. At the next junction (approximately 100 metres) cross the road in the direction of Sierra de Bernia Pinos [CV749]. Continue on the CV749 for about 8 Kilometres [its a small mountain pass] until you see, on your right hand the sign "Restaurante Pinos". Pass the restaurant and continue along the road for about another one and a half kilometres until you see a small blue bridge. Cross this bridge and turn immediately right, on to a steep road, continue along this road until on your left hand side, you see an old farm surrounded by almond trees. After this house, follow the signs to 'Refugio Marnes'.
When travelling from the direction of Valencia southbound on the (A7) also take exit 63 now called Benissa / Teulada / Calpe, the rest of the route is as described above. - Directions from airport:
From Alicante airport take the A7 highway north in the direction of Valencia. Take exit number 63 Benissa / Teulada / Gata de Gorgos. At the end of the slip road take the direction to Calpe on the N332. Drive through Benissa. Just outside Benissa take the turn right to Jalon/Alcalali. At the next junction (approximately 100 metres) cross the road in the direction of Sierra de Bernia Pinos [CV749]. Continue on the CV749 for about 8 Kilometres [its a small mountain pass] until you see, on your right hand the sign "Restaurante Pinos". Pass the restaurant and continue along the road for about another one and a half kilometres until you see a small blue bridge. Cross this bridge and turn immediately right, on to a steep road, continue along this road until on your left hand side, you see an old farm surrounded by almond trees. After this house, follow the signs to 'Refugio Marnes'.
When travelling from the direction of Valencia southbound on the (A7) also take exit 63 now called Benissa / Teulada / Calpe, the rest of the route is as described above. - Meeting places:
Room Rates (EUR Euro) All occupancy rates are subject to change - Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 3 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between EUR 60.00 and EUR 70.00
- Double occupancy rate is between EUR 70.00 and EUR 80.00
- The rate for each additional person is EUR 15.00
- Other Accommodations: Cottage and Big Bedouin Tent
Refugio Marnes also disposes of two self catering locations. La Ruina and La Jaima they both sleep four, and are good basecamp for any holliday, with lots of sun, peace and nature. For prices see oure website
Amenities | In Room | | | Coffee/Tea facilities | Private entrance |  | | On Site | | | BBQ grill | Board games | | CD player | DVD Player | | Fireplace | Internet Service | | Radio | Satellite/Cable TV | | Wi-Fi | |
Meals - A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: between 8 and 11
- Breakfast is served in the various terraces, Breakfast Room, Breakfast/dining area, Dining Room, In room
- Lunch is available by special request for EUR 12,50 euro
- Dinner is available by special request for EUR 15.00
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Paella Valenciana!!!!
Policies - Minimum stay required (2 nights)
- Smoking is allowed
- Limited accommodations for guest pets
- Children are welcome
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (on reservation 50% rest on arival)
- Check in time is 16.00 and Check out time is 12.00
- Cancellations:
We advice to have a travellers insurance, deposits are non refundable!
Innkeepers - Innkeeper(s): Willem Pieffers & Richard Steenblik
Building and restoring old buildings,farming, nature in general, the spanish kitchen, cooking, farm animals, enviromental protection,languages, psychology, culture, personal development, etc etc etc - The innkeepers speak: Dutch, English, German, Spanish
- There are 2 cats on the property
- There is one dog on the property
Benissa Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Benissa, Spain.
Contact Information

Refugio MarnesRefugio Marnes Pda Marnes 2015 03720 Benissa Spain
| Cellular: | +0034 () 63.70.63003 |
Innkeeper(s) Willem Pieffers & Richard Steenblik
Rates: EUR 60 - EUR 80

Features
Property Noted For:
- enviromentaly neutral aproach
- Antiques/decor
- Excellent views
- Family Travel
- Fitness
- Gay / Lesbian Travel
- Honeymoons
- Nature
- Peaceful getaway
- Romantic escape
Type:
- Rural B&B
- Bed and Breakfast
- Guest Cottage
- Guest Ranch
- Homestay Bed and Breakfast
Details:
- Architectural style is eclectic, combination modern and antique
- Built in 1700
- Opened for business in 2002
- Restored / Remodeled in 2009
- Access for the disabled
- Parking available
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