The cortijo, a spacious, beautifully designed holiday home & pool in Extremadura

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
Point of interest

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • 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 on a lake, 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 family-friendly 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

  • Puente Romano - 48 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Plaza de Espana - 50 min drive - 51.1 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

The cortijo, a spacious, beautifully designed holiday home & pool in Extremadura

Finca al-manzil cortijo is in the magical Sierra de Montanchez, Extremadura, a wonderful part of Spain, pure nature but with plenty to see and do. This is a unique property full of character. The cortijo is the original farmhouse/countryhouse at Finca al-manzil. An ideal place for peaceful family holidays or a wonderfully romantic atmosphere for groups of friends. It has been beautifully renovated but retains that special Spanish country house feel. Very spacious with double height sitting room, 3 spacious bedrooms, all en-suite bathrooms. A covered porch, open terrace and a roof terrace, a special place ideal for all times of the day and for sitting under the canopy of stars at night. The kitchen is well equipped for creative cooks, dining room has huge refectory table and doors to outside dining terrace. The swimming pool is a wonderful space tucked into the natural hillside. There are stunning views in all directions, up to the peaks of the mountain and across the olive groves. Superb walks directly from the finca straight into the mountain and to the village of Montanchez. A perfect summer holiday, spring break or winter retreat for families, friends or couples. The cortijo is for up to 6 people. There are lovely views over the olive groves or up to the spectacular peaks of the sierra. Decorated with great care, a mixture of simple, good quality design with antique and ethnic furnishing, plenty of books for a good read on the patios and terraces.
Walk directly into the Sierra on ancient Moorish paths, nature is a delight at any season. BIRD WATCHING IS especially recommended with many rare species on the finca including an eagle owl nesting in the high 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. Horse riding, biking, and hiking from the finca.
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.

The cortijo can be rented with extra space at our barn for 2 making 8 in total.. Discounts for renting a 2nd week. Dinner can be ordered. Please ask for rates.
The pool is available May - October. It is shared with the other house on finca, el granero, for 2 people IF it is rented. You can have exclusive use of pool for extra charge.

There's a private balcony or patio. 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.Conveniences include a desk and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a rooftop 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

  • Cycling
  • Golf
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Tennis

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Private pool
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
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

Children are welcome

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 and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number CR CC 270

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
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Cortijo is a Unique Holiday Home Pool in Extremadura
Cortijo is Unique Holiday Home Pool Extremadura Caceres
Cortijo is Unique Holiday Home Pool Extremadura Caceres
The Cortijo is a Unique Holiday Home Pool in Extremadura
The Cortijo is a Unique Holiday Home Pool in Extremadura
The Cortijo is a Unique Holiday Home Pool in Extremadura
The Cortijo is a Unique Holiday Home Pool in Extremadura

The cortijo, a spacious, beautifully designed holiday home & pool in Extremadura Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet rural stay
The aim was to see some of Extremadura. The Cortijo was ideal. It was well situated to visit Cacares, Merida, Trujillo and Badajoz. The walk to the Castillo at Montachez was excellent if a bit steep in places. The house itself was spacious with lots of places to sit and a great pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Finca in Extremadura
We can’t say enough good things about our wonderful stay at Finca Al-Manzil. From the location of the property, the serenity and natural beauty of this rural area, to the warmth and hospitality of our hosts Pippa and Manfred, this was a truly memorable experience for our family. The closest village is a quick 5-minute drive or a 40 minute hike. The pool (and our hosts’s friendly dogs) was a big hit with our kids, adults too. We highly recommend a stay at this finca if you’re looking to unplug and are willing to soak up and explore all that the Extremadura region has to offer. We’d undoubtedly visit Pippa and Manfred’s finca again!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon P.

Lovely house, stunning location.
The house is lovely. Comfortable and well equipped. An extraordinary range and number of books for a rental house. If you're interested in art and literature and travel and cookery you may not want to go out. Wonderful view from the balcony. Hoopoes and bee-eaters and wild flowers everywhere. A naturalist's paradise. Montanchez is a 50 minute walk if you aren't distracted by the landscape and the wildlife. In easy reach of Trujillo, Caceres and Merida. The Roman museum in Merida is extraordinary. Pippa and Manfred were very helpful and fully respected our privacy. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Great week in Extremadura
We had a lovely week at his beautiful home. The setting is gorgeous and the location was perfect for exploring the nearby towns. Our children particularly enjoyed getting to know the animals on the Finca.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

Lovely house with peaceful ambiance and views across Extremadura landscape
Finca al Manzil is a unique and characterful place- set in beautiful surroundings, peaceful ambiance, comfortable and well equipped (great library, solar power hot water, good kitchen). Pool good and brilliant wood fire! Lovely walks from the house - olive and fig trees as far as the eye can see. We had a wonderful few days and would be very happy to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

Relaxing, well designed house
We loved the well designed house with a touch of Arabic style. There were so many nice areas to relax in and enjoy the peace and tranquility. We especially enjoyed cooking in the well equipped kitchen and eating outside on the terrace. The pool was great to cool down in after a day hiking in the beautiful surrounding countryside or after a trip to historic Medieval towns like Trejillo only a short car journey away. We were sometimes greeted on our way out of the gate at the finca by the owner's friendly dogs who never seemed to bark at night. A lovely cat used to join us at times when we were relaxing on one of the terraces in the evening watching the sun go down. We very much enjoyed our stay at Finca al-manzil and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax
Perfecto para pasar unos días de relax y alejado de la cotidianidad.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pilar M.

Maravilloso
Estuvimos 4 dias inolvidables en familia, la casa y el entorno son vitaminas para el alma! Volveremos seguro. Mil gracias a los propietarios.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018