Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool

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Property grounds
Exterior
Point of interest
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Caceres, Extremadura
  • Church of Santa Lucia del Trampal
    30 min drive
  • Roman Theatre
    50 min drive
  • Temple of Diana
    51 min drive

Room options

About the area

Montanchez

With a stay at this farm stay in Montanchez, you'll be in the mountains, and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Church of Santa Lucia del Trampal and 12.6 mi (20.4 km) from Río Tamuja. .This farm stay is 20.8 mi (33.5 km) from Cornalvo Natural Park and 26.5 mi (42.6 km) from Dolmen Lácara.

What's nearby

  • Plaza de Espana - 50 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Puente Romano - 50 min drive - 53.0 km
  • Roman Theatre - 50 min drive - 51.2 km
  • Temple of Diana - 51 min drive - 51.9 km
  • Plaza Mayor - 55 min drive - 51.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Churrería Alimaymon - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Casa Alejandro - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪El Paraiso - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Pitogordo - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Posada - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool

The barn at Finca al-manzil is in the magical Sierra de Montanchez, Extremadura, a wonderful part of Spain with plenty to see and do. A perfect summer holiday, spring break or winter retreat.
This is a unique house, full of character, just for 2 in total privacy and tranquility. It's in its own grounds of 1 hectare with its own entrance. Really spacious with upstairs bedroom, a double height sitting/dining room of 45m2 with sofa, armchairs, dining for 6; wood burning stove; plenty of books and dvds; fully equipped kitchen with door to terrace with outside dining table on covered porch. Sunny bathroom with roomy shower. Long terrace with views over the olive groves and up to the peaks. Furnished with care, interesting objects and paintings. Super swimming pool set in secluded area.
There is a copse of Holm Oaks in the barn meadow for shady siestas and star gazing on clear Extremadura nights. Bike hire available. Lovely walks in all directions. FANTASTIC FOR BIRD WATCHING... an eagle owl is nesting in the woods, flocks of azure winged magpies, magical hoopoes plus the usual eagles, hawks and griffin vultures circling up in the crags.
The walk to our local village of Montanchez takes 40 mins on a delightful path through the natural scenery of the sierra.
There is also a great 3 hour walk up the watermill gorge, over the mountain and into Montanchez. There are 4 World Heritage towns within 40kms: Caceres, Trujillo, Guadalupe and Merida, fascinating to explore, great night life and shopping.
Spring is a delightful time to visit the finca, it's a long season from late March until the middle of May, the wild flowers are spectacular and a wonderful time for bird watching.
Summer means lovely lazy days surrounded by beautiful views of olive groves and up to the shady woods of the sierra, the evenings are a delight, long balmy hours for candlelit dining on the beautiful terraces, and possibility of sleeping outside under the breathtaking stars, all very romantic.
Autumn is wonderfully warm until the end of October, another great bird watching opportunity with the winter migrations starting. Time for enjoying the uniquely preserved Moorish paths of the sierra.
Winter is cosy in the barn, the Danish wood burner keeps the whole space warm. Lots of sunny days for enjoying the surroundings.

There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Pippa Sharman

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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: dogs are charged 30 euros per week

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: We have 2 camp beds for children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Really Special Holiday House Beautiful Sierra Scenery Great Pool
Really Special Holiday Beautiful Sierra Scenery Great Pool
Really Special Holiday House Beautiful Sierra Scenery Great Pool
Really Special Holiday House Beautiful Sierra Scenery Great Pool

Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Superb location.
The Barn is set in an ideal location offering wonderful views, peace and quiet and is a great base for walking, birdwatching and sightseeing. Sitting out on the terrace was a wonderful way to start and end your day, enjoying the peace and solitude.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Peter G.

Summary
Lovely location, peaceful and quiet. Helpful and Informative owners. PS Kippa the dog wanted to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Vicky W.

A stylish, rustic holiday home in an idyllic location.
We've just returned from a lovely stay in this fantastic area of Spain. The barn is a very relaxing place to stay with plenty of outdoor areas to enjoy at different times of the day and night. We actually never used the living area, as we spent ALL our time enjoying alfresco living, including watching shooting stars. The owner is friendly, but respects your privacy which was greatly appreciated. The barn is in a great location to explore the historic towns of Caceres, Merida and Trujillo. We also loved seeing the storks, eagles and vultures in Monfrague National Park. For Game of Thrones fans and nature lovers Los Barruecos is well worth a visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

richard p.

Lovely property
Really enjoyed our stay lovely property wonderful surroundings very helpful owners
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mirjam R., Rotterdam

Liked: Cleanliness
a dream come true
The barn in Finca al-Manzil is a perfect place to be, a kind of dream come true. Very tasteful inside and at the same time very practical: there is literally everything you need. And in front of the house a lovely veranda ads a beautiful yard with ancient trees. Behind you the mountain ridge and in front of you a wide view of rural Extremadura. Pippa and Manfred are very sympathetic and helpful hosts. So the only problem of being there is that you don't want to leave! september 2019, Mirjam and Antoine
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Marianne D.

Een heerlijke en betoverende plek
Ruim huis met verzorgd en kunstzinnig interieur. Beneden veel leefruimte en heerlijk om op de veranda te zitten en naar de omgeving te kijken. Regelmatig hoor je de paarden hinniken en we zagen een Wielewaal vliegen. . De slaapruimte boven werd wel wat warm savonds en je kunt makkelijk je hoofd stoten bij het bed onder hetr schuine dak.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016