Extremadura Vacation Rental - Romantic, traditional Spanish country house with idyllic pool — Property 5231
Summary of The Cortijo,Farmhouse at Finca al-manzil, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
Rates
per property
(USD)
$322/night
$2,049/week
- Contact Pippa Sharman
Language(s) Spoken: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese
- Property type:
- chateau / country house, 300 m²
- Location type:
- mountain, rural
- Highlights:
- mountain, rural, garden, pool, pets considered
The cortijo over the olive grove |
The Barn in its own grounds |
The sittingroom at cortijo |
The veranda at cortijo |
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Description of the Extremadura vacation chateau / country house rental
Finca-al-manzil is an extensive farm in the magical Sierra de Montanchez, Extremadura. The perfect summer holiday, spring break or winter retreat The original farmhouse for 6 people, Romantic barn just for 2. Available for B&B when not rented. Walk directly into the Sierra on ancient Moorish paths, nature is a delight at any season especially Bird Watching. The houses are not too close, plenty of privacy for everyone, have separate entrances and grounds. 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. The swimming pool has stunning views of mountains and olive groves. There are 4 World Heritage towns within 40kms: Caceres, Trujillo, Guadalupe and Merida, all fascinating to explore, great night life and shopping. We can organize horse riding, biking, and hiking from the finca. Welcome to join in the local farming activities & fiestas. Mentioned in Guardian & Times
Details for The Cortijo,Farmhouse at Finca al-manzil
Finca al-manzil is 50acre farm of woodland and pasture on the slopes of the stunning Sierra de Montanchez,Extremadura. Has 2 houses for rental, the main cortijo and a converted barn, both are completely independent but can be rented together. The cortijo has 3 en-suite bedrooms with access to covered terrace, a really spacious, double height sitting room/ dining room with doors to pool terrace and great view of the peaks of the sierra. The kitchen is carefully designed for happy cooking, also a large paved barbecue area off the terrace with wonderful clay oven/grill . Cortijo also available for b.&b. The whole finca is a world of its own with total privacy, peace and quiet, time for relaxing in the hammocks, playing in the pool or taking a walk up to our secluded olive grove on the highest part of the finca with spectacular views. You can arrange with us to ride our horses, take the donkeys for a walk, ride the atvs or bikes or just wander on the moorish pathways through the sierra
Location
Nearest airport:
Seville at 250 Kilometres
Nearest ferry:
Cadiz at 300 Kilometres
Nearest train:
Caceres at 40 Kilometres
Nearest motorway:
Caceres at 40 Kilometres
Car:
necessary
Finca Al-manzil is on the slopes of the Sierra de Montanchez , Extremadura/Andalusia. Exactly in the middle of the golden triangle of 3 world heritage towns, Caceres, Trujillo and Merida, 40kms to any of them. Nearest airport is Seville. Bird Watching national park at Monfrague. The sierra is a magical place, still rich in the traditional olive, fig and vine cultivation, also a sanctuary for wild life, walking and bird watching are unique experiences in our woods and mountain paths, views are spectacular in any direction.
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- Updated:
- Aug 4, 2008
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Rental Rates for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Extremadura, Spain
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Quoted In:
- Euros
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| Name of Period | Begins | Ends | Weekly | Weekend | Weekend per night | Midweek per night | Extra Night | Monthly | Minimum Stay |
| mid season | Sep 1, 2008 - | Mar 30, 2009 | €1,400 | n/a | n/a | €220 | n/a | n/a | 1 Week |
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.
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There is a 10% discount if cortijo is rented for 2 weeks.
Discount available for less than 6 people occupation
Linen change once in 2 week stay, towels when necessary. Cleaning once per week. Logs included in winter rates.
Rates for Easter, Christmas and New year €1600 per week. - Bed and breakfast rates are 65euros per night for double room with breakfast, minimum of 2 nights stay. Dinner can be ordered in advance 20€ per head not including wine. We have a selection of wines from €5 per bottle
Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Extremadura, Spain
Property Type:
- chateau / country house (detached)
Accommodation Type:
- self-catering
Floor Area:
- 300 m²
Location Type:
- mountain
- rural
Theme:
- farm holidays
- away from it all
General:
- central heating
- linens provided
- sauna
- towels provided
Kitchen:
- refrigerator
- grill
- hob
- microwave
- oven
- washing machine
Living Room:
- fireplace
- comfy seating for 8 people
Dining:
- child's highchair
- dining area
- seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
- 3 bathroom(s) , 1 half bathroom(s)
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Bathroom1 -
Toilet,
Combination Tub/Shower
Bathroom2 - Toilet, Shower
Bathroom3 - Toilet, Shower
Bathroom - Toilet
Bedrooms:
- 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
-
Bedroom 1 -
1 Double
Bedroom2 - 2 Twin/ Single
Bedroom3 - 2 Twin/ Single
- 1 double, 2 twins, 1 cot
Entertainment:
- cd
- radio
- stereo system
- VCR
- DVD
Outside:
- terrace
- balcony
- barbecue
- child's swing
- garden
- parking
- 10 garden chairs
- 5 bicycles
Swimming Pools:
- outdoor pool
Suitability:
- children welcome
- long term renters welcome
- unsuitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible
- pets considered
Local Activities:
- swimming
- tennis
- walking
- cycling
- fishing
- horseback riding
- golf
- wind-surfing
- mountain biking
- mountaineering
Notes:
Horse riding from the finca, bike hire, donkey trekking, wonderful hikes in the sierra. The finca is great for bird watching and has some very interesting species, e.g. bee eaters and eagle owl nesting. We can also provide interesting itineraries for exploring the countryside and the 4 world heritage towns, Caceres, Trujillo, Guadalupe and Merida, all with great atmosphere, cultural events, nightlife etc. We can also arrange property viewing in our beautiful area if you are thinking of investing in Spain away from the coastal areas in the peace and quiet of the countryside.
Further details for this vacation chateau / country house rental in Extremadura, Spain
Rent an olive grove: We have several beautiful olive groves available for overnight camping up the sierra if anyone wants to experience a night on the mountain alone with the stars and 100% peace. Total camping equipment available. Could be fun?
Guest book: Please e mail me for the 100's of recommendations for Finca al-manzil
Other Activities: Trekking with Donkeys, Hiking, Bird Watching, Property Searching /Buying
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Pippa Sharman
Language(s) Spoken: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese
This advertiser has been with HomeAway.com since Friday, January 16, 2004
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