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Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool

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The lovely barn in its own meadow with the sierra in the background
Exterior
Delicious swimming pool set into a curve of the sierra.
Exterior
sitting room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
AU$216
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Caceres, Extremadura
  • Plaza de Espana
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Puente Romano
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Roman Theatre
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Mountain view
  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Price is AU$216 avg per night,

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About the area

Montanchez

Located in Montanchez, this farm stay is in a rural area and in the mountains. Church of Santa Lucia del Trampal and Cornalvo Dam are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Río Tamuja. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

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.

Property manager

Pippa Sharman
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
We have 2 camp beds for children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs are charged 30 euros per week
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool located?

Situated in the mountains, this farm stay is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Church of Santa Lucia del Trampal and within 32 miles (52 km) of Río Tamuja and Dolmen Lácara. Norba Club de Golf and Parque Canino Montesol are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mirjam R., Rotterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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

10/10 Excellent

benjamin m.

So glad we found this special place

We had a superb week at the barn. The weather was amazing for March with all the wild flowers looking beautiful. Our main aim was to enjoy nature by walking in the sierra straight from the barn, we did this nearly everyday except for a trip to Trujillo, a charming town with fantastic conquistador architecture and several excellent restaurants. Lovely peaceful week , all ready to face the Brixit nonsene at home. We will definitely stay longer next time.

10/10 Excellent

barbara s.

We absolutely loved the barn!

The barn is really beautifully designed for two with masses of airy space inside and a lovely covered porch where we spent a lot of time watching the birds in the meadow and in the copse of old holm oaks. Really comfortable and stylish with good quality furnishings and design features, two amazing old harrows hanging on the wall, very impressive. Besides lounging around the finca we explored the super scenery and visited all the historical towns within 30 minutes drive. Had some memorable food and wine and met some super friendly people. We have booked already for next spring.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

ton s.

a cool stay in a warm country

The Barn is a simple, but comfortable place to stay, where you can have sun as well as shadow. There is a nice view towards a beautiful landscape. We did several walks in the neighbourhoud. The place is very apt for trips by car to beautiful cities like Cáceres, Merida and Trujillo. Very recommended!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

matt h., lichfield

get away from it ALL

just returned after 13 nights stay at the barn at finca al-manzil. found it a basic but clean, peaceful and wonderfully situated retreat. owners are friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and very discreet. the barn is large and airy, but can get HOT, esp. at night, so prepare to sleep armed with COLD water bottles! situation very rural so plenty of ALL KINDS of wildlife RECOMMENDATIONS - hire-car (a must), a torch, binoculars. trujillo, merida, guadalupe, caceres, monfrague, marvao (portugal) ALL worth a visit. the whole area is charming so get out & explore EATING OUT - montanera in montanchez is good, so are the three restaurants by hotel las glorias (6 miles approx) on road to trujillo. they all do 'menu del dia' which comprise good hearty local food, at a price that won't break the bank. one negative point, the barn claims a television, but as it does not have an aerial this is just a video / dvd monitor NO WIMBLEDON. also watch your fingers in the side door!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Entspannte Ferien

Wir waren eine Woche in der Barn. Die Lage ist wunderbar abgelegen aber doch sehr gut zu erreichen. Die Landschaft rundherum ist sehr reizvoll und man kann direkt von der Finca interessante Wanderungen unternehmen. Pippa und Manfred sind sehr angenehme und unauffällige Gastgeber. Wir werden mit Sicherheit in einigen Jahren nochmals Gäste sein. Barbara und Lothar
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

compte-rendu séjour avril 2010

Dès notre arrivée nous avons été séduits par la situation de la finca. La grange est nichée dans un écrin de verdure au pied des premiers contreforts de la Sierra de Montanchez. Le chemin d'accès bordé de murets de pierre sèche serpente entre les oliviers et les chênes-liège. Partout les floraisons de viperine, de camomille, de cistes, de lavande forment des parterres colorés du plus bel effet. D'un point de vue ornithologique la finca est également remarquable et bon nombre des espèces typiques de la région sont observables sur place ou dans les environs. Durant notre séjour les matinées étaient agrémentées des allées et venues des pies bleues (azure winged magpie), les alentours de la grange bruissaient des chants de nombreux passereaux dont parmi les plus remarquables: loriot (golden oriole) huppe (hoopoe) rossignol (nightingale) fauvette mélanocéphale (sardinian warbler) serin cini (serin). Nous observons régulièrement des poursuites de coucou (cuckoo) et plusieurs pies-grièches à tête rousse (woodchat shrike) autour de la maison. Les guêpiers (bee-eater) sont revenus de la migration et commencent à creuser des galeries dans les talus. Dans l'après-midi nous avons pu suivre à plusieurs reprises les parades de 2 couples de circaetes (short-toed eagle) ainsi que la chasse d'un couple d'aigles de Bonelli (Bonelli's eagle) au-dessus des arêtes dominant la finca. Milan noir (black kite) aigle botté (booted eagle) vautour percnoptère (egyptian vulture) vautour fauve (griffon vulture) et cigogne blanche (white stork) planent régulièrement aux alentours. Mais un des sommets du séjour était sans conteste les apparitions d'un couple de grand-ducs (eagle owl) presque tous les soirs sur les crêtes au-dessus de la finca. A une occasion nous avons pu apercevoir un des poussins de l'année rejoindre un des adultes sur un rocher. C'était vraiment un grand moment pour un ornithologue de diner avec le chant de ces rapaces comme ambiance sonore! La finca constitue également une intéressante base pour explorer les milieux intéressants des alentours comme les dehesas et les steppes autour de Trujillo et Caceres, et observer d'autres espèces comme les outardes (great and little bustards) le rollier (roller) le coucou-geai (spotted cuckoo) le vautour moine (black vulture) et bien d'autres que la brieveté de notre séjour ne nous a pas permis de découvrir. C'est une bonne raison pour revenir plus longuement dans le futur.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

manfred M., London, England.

Happy memories of our holiday in the barn

We stayed in the barn for 10 days in April. What a delight, the wild flowers were stunning, the whole barn meadow was ablaze with camomile, wild marigolds and deep purple bugloss. The barn itself was a haven of peace, airy space and comfort. We are very keen on bird life and nature generally, we had hours of interest sitting on the porch observing the azure winged magpies and many other species, in the evening the eagle owl started its wonderful low hoot. There are great walks directly from the barn straight into the sierra and up to the castle of Montanchez. We also did a few excursions further afield to the three main towns, full of culture and atmosphere. Pippa was very helpful with any questions about the area, specially on where to eat in the towns. A very special place!