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Tequila lovers rejoice! ;-)

feline groovy — Fri, 24 May 2019 16:04:18 GMT

Liquor the look of this? Stay in a giant barrel at a hotel located within a tequila distillery - and ride in a bottle-shaped bus!

The La Cofradia distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, invites guests to stay at its Matices Hotel de Barricas complex
The resort features barrel-shaped lodges scattered around the property, with stays coming in at around £170
Another wacky feature on the estate is a bottle-shaped bus, which takes people on tours of Tequila

DailyMailUK

PUBLISHED: 10:54 EDT, 23 May 2019 | UPDATED: 10:54 EDT, 23 May 2019

To get guests in the spirit of things, a tequila factory in Mexico has a novel accommodation offering.

The La Cofradia distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, invites guests to stay at its quirky Matices Hotel de Barricas complex.

The resort features barrel-shaped lodges scattered around the property, with stays coming in at around £170 a night.

Thankfully. the giant casks have windows to let natural light in and steps leading up to a front door.

The sleeping capsules feature a double bedroom, a small shower room and kitchenette.

There are 30 barrels at Matices Hotel de Barricas in total, set within patches of blue agave - the base ingredient of tequila.

Another wacky feature on the estate is a bottle-shaped bus, which takes people on tours of the Tequila town and municipality.

The hotel currently has a 4.5 rating out of five on TripAdvisor, with past patrons giving it a thumbs up for its location, cleanliness, service and value for money.

Johanna R, from California, wrote after a stay in April: 'Your stay comes with a tour and tasting. Our tour guide Pepe was amazing!

'It was the middle of the week so the tour was basically a private tour for my boyfriend and me, it was great! Pepe had us laughing the whole time. Also, you get a complimentary clay barrel to store tequila in (tequila not included) once you check out. I definitely recommend staying here on your first visit to Tequila!'

ExperienceTequila added in a review left in January: 'I'll admit I was skeptical of this concept, but the rooms are extremely comfortable and well done.'

La Cofradia's Matices Hotel de Barricas also has an underground restaurant and bar, with the menus featuring regional delicacies.

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momtochloe — Fri, 24 May 2019 01:22:14 GMT

Ok seriously, this is my next house!

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cactusgal — Fri, 24 May 2019 01:33:14 GMT

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BirkiLady — Fri, 24 May 2019 02:40:40 GMT

What a fun place for a group vacation! The underground restaurant and bar sound interesting in Mexico. Thought they didn't have basements in Mexico? Tunnels under walls??

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Desertdi — Fri, 24 May 2019 07:58:16 GMT

I prefer a high rise with a balcony and a view.

Heaven only knows what's creeping around that desert.

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ROMARY — Fri, 24 May 2019 15:31:21 GMT

I like this creative idea!

'Something to think about' having in U.S. places, such as vineyards, etc.

Each tequila barrel seems very well constructed.

Good job!

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MarnieRez3 — Fri, 24 May 2019 17:41:09 GMT

@momtochloe

You are too funny!!! SERIOUSLY, I AM LAUGHING OUT LOUD!!!!

@feline groovyYou have done it again - I have never seen ANYTHING like this. Great post, lovely Cat Woman! (From another proud Cat Woman! )

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feline groovy — Sun, 26 May 2019 02:28:01 GMT

THANK YOU, @MarnieRez3 Glad to hear you enjoyed 'em.

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SurferWife — Sun, 26 May 2019 02:32:35 GMT

Well, shucks. I’m a bourbon 👧!

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Its Me LuLuBelle2 — Sun, 26 May 2019 02:43:38 GMT

Tequila - ah, that wicked, wicked Tequila! I can't (or actually won't) drink it anymore as it is just so good until it sneaks right up on you.

Go to YouTube and listen to Joe Nichols sing "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off." Funny, cute little song, but from personal experience (in much, much younger days), oh, so very true. Don't judge me - I learned my lesson the hard way! I laugh, because if we don't laugh, we'd cry. Laugh or cry, life goes on either way so we might as well own it, laugh, and move on! LuLu

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colliemom4 — Sun, 26 May 2019 02:52:08 GMT

I've heard tequila called to kill ya. LOL

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izziebee — Mon, 27 May 2019 03:05:24 GMT

@cactusgal wrote:

Lol!

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BirkiLady — Mon, 27 May 2019 05:56:23 GMT

@SurferWife Maker's Mark is for a different day!