Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool
Farm stay in the mountains
You can look forward to golfing on site, a terrace, and a garden at Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool . In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Swimming pool
Tennis courts, a porch, and a video library
Barbecue grills, games, and outdoor furniture
Smoke-free premises and books
Room features
All guestrooms at Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool offer amenities such as free WiFi, dining tables, and kitchen islands.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
Smart TVs with DVD players
Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens
Property manager
Pippa Sharman
Languages
English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
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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 GBP 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
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 ?
Check-out 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 mi (52 km) of Río Tamuja and Dolmen Lácara. Norba Club de Golf and Parque Canino Montesol are also within 32 mi (52 km).
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Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool Reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Vicky W.
20 August 2018
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.
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
Mirjam R.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Andrew H.
21 April 2019
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.
Andrew H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
benjamin m.
26 March 2019
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.
benjamin m.
10/10 Excellent
barbara s.
26 March 2019
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.
barbara s.
8/10 Good
Peter G.
26 September 2018
Summary
Lovely location, peaceful and quiet. Helpful and Informative owners.
PS Kippa the dog wanted to stay
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Marianne D.
6 July 2016
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.
Marianne D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
ton s.
1 September 2014
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!
ton s.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
matt h., lichfield
10 July 2011
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!
matt h.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
10 August 2010
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
18 July 2010
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.
4 July 2010
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!