La Casita Azul, a rural house near Cuenca in Chillarón
La Casita Azul is a standalone house in Chillarón de Cuenca, in Castilla-La Mancha, a few kilometres from the capital. It has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. I would pick it for a quiet escape as a couple or with friends, if you have a car and want village life.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where La Casita Azul is and how to get there
La Casita Azul is on Calle Poniente, in Chillarón de Cuenca, a village in the province of Cuenca, in Castilla-La Mancha. According to the listing, it is about 10-11 km from the best-known spots in the capital, so it is a calm base for visiting Cuenca and coming back to sleep in peace.
Most people arrive by car. The listing gives Madrid-Barajas airport as 161 km away and the Ciudad Encantada as 35 km. I have no details about parking, so it is best to ask before booking.
What the house is like inside
Although Google classes it as a hotel, the reviews describe a small house, well looked after and made with care. That sets it apart from a standard accommodation.
- The bedrooms. There are two, each with its own bathroom according to one review, plus a toilet on the ground floor.
- The kitchen. It is fully equipped, with a fridge and coffee maker, and towels and bed linen are provided.
- The living room. A cosy lounge in a heated house. A group of friends found the heating already on when they arrived.
- The atmosphere. Guests say it lacks for nothing in the details and that you can tell how much care went into it.
What guests highlight
On Google it has 4.2 from 42 reviews. The reviews I read are all five stars, although many are short and some are already several years old.
- The host. This is what comes up most. Several people describe him as friendly and warm, with maps and explanations of what to visit depending on how many days you stay.
- The welcome gift. Guests mention local produce, such as jams, a bun and a homemade liqueur.
- The cleanliness and comfort. These come up in reviews from groups of friends and from couples.
- The closeness to Cuenca. It appears many times as one of the reasons to choose it.
What to know before you book
I find no complaints in the reviews, but there are things to consider. The rating of 4.2 is lower than the comments would suggest, and I have no recent reviews with much detail.
| What people like | What to keep in mind |
|---|---|
| A host who is attentive and shares local information | Many reviews are brief and quite old |
| A house with a kitchen, two bathrooms and heating | I do not know whether breakfast, parking or Wi-Fi is included, so ask |
| Close to Cuenca and in a quiet village | Without a car you will be stuck, and the Ciudad Encantada is 35 km away |
Before paying, ask what the stay includes and how arrival works, because the listing does not give the details.
Who I would choose it for
- Couples. It is cosy and quiet, just what several reviews describe.
- Groups of friends. One group of friends was delighted with the house, which has two bedrooms with their own bathrooms.
- Anyone who likes to cook. With the equipped kitchen you can have a getaway without depending on restaurants.
- Walkers. The listing mentions walking routes in the surroundings.
I would not choose it for anyone looking for nightlife or hotel services on the doorstep. La Casita Azul is a house with a host, not a hotel with a reception desk.
What to do in the Chillarón de Cuenca area
The reason to come is the city of Cuenca itself. According to the listing, from Chillarón you can easily reach places such as the railway station, the Torre Mangana, the cathedral and the Casas Colgadas.
| What | How to plan it |
|---|---|
| Casas Colgadas and the cathedral | A short car trip, about 10-11 km |
| Ciudad Encantada | A day trip, 35 km away |
| Walking in the surroundings | Routes the listing mentions near the village |
| Madrid | Barajas is 161 km away |
On a weekend, I would split the days between Cuenca and the countryside, and return to Chillarón to have a quiet dinner at the house.
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