Mr & Mrs Smith

Gorgeous! You probably won't be able to tear yourself away, but if you do, we liked Carmen del Ronda in the old town. Very simple food, full of locals and in a really pretty square.

I know you say you have the hotel review covered but have you got it covered from a single-traveller perspective? No siree! I stayed at La Fuente de la Higuera recently as a single lady (30 something) traveller for a five-day R&R break before travelling to Gaucin to join my partner and his kids. It was just fab, fab fab, fab! The hotel management and staff made my trip very pleasant and I was made to feel so welcome, rather than a hotel distraction. The size and location of the hotel makes it a perfect stop if you're on your own. The suite I stayed in had its own terrace making the awkwardness of dining alone non-existant. No catching the eye of another woman's husband for them to look quickly away or the smug smile, slight touch of her husband's arm from the wife at the next table; only a fabulous wine list to choose from, sumptuous food and simply delightful surroundings. The facilities and the pool were great too. Thanks to Christina, Pom and the team for catering so fabulously to the single lady. Perfect peace too!

We thought this hotel was exceptional. The standard of food and hospitality considering it only has 9 rooms is incredible. I dont really have any external restaurant recommendations because once we had lunch here when we arrived we did not leave the hotel for a meal for the next 2 days. The chefs put on a excellent dinner menu which changes daily.

This hotel is perfect if you are doing a travelling holiday in Andalucia and want to completely chill out by the pool with excellent food and hospitality for a few days.

La Fuente has the most stunning views across Ronda and is superbly run by wonderful hosts. The rooms and bathrooms are beautiful and cater to your every need. The place is so relaxing and you are made to feel so welcome by the warm and friendly staff.

I am not surprised that Jamie Oliver stayed there when he filmed his series on Andalucia.

Room 5 has a huge terrace above the restaurant overlooking the pool (don’t be put off by this, it’s not noisy) with the most stunning view. Pom and Christina who own and run the place couldn’t have been more welcoming. The food was very good, all veg picked from their own organic garden and an honesty bar full to bursting with Haagen-Dazs. We didn’t leave the hotel for three days except for our meal at the Michelin-starred tapas restaurant Tragabuches. This was without doubt the most incredible meal we have ever had – the tasting menu was a work of art. So good in fact, that we weren’t bothered by the American voice two tables down asking the waiter where the chef had trained as he thought the menu had a 'Catatonian' influence!

In the old town area of Ronda we found restaurant Duquesa De Parcent. Stunningly placed on the side of the gorge with wonderful sunset views over the rolling countryside, and a comprehensive selection of Spanish cuisine.
Its open daily from lunch till late, but arrive early evening ( from 8pm) to ensure a table on the terrace to enjoy to the maximum.

This was the most marvellous hotel. Great food and so relaxing. We even cancelled our reservation at a Michelin-starred restaurant to stay 'at home'. We will be returning.

We found that when we first arrived in Ronda we needed a moment to gather ourselves and get our bearings and we came across Los Campanas on Plaza del Socorro, a short walk from the car park. It offers an unusual mix of slick interior design and the traditional old men putting the world to rights at the bar. The coffee and atmosphere are great and it seems to have a large local clientele; it's not a tourist spot so much so be prepared to put your Spanish to use. For dinner though, you'll struggle to do better than La Fuente itself, where the food, service and atmosphere is second to none.