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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

About the neighborhood

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Caceres, Extremadura

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

Family-friendly farm stay by the lake
Consider a stay at The cortijo, a spacious, beautifully designed holiday home & pool in Extremadura and take advantage of golfing on site, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this farm stay. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts, a bike on site, and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills, outdoor furniture, and games
  • A music library, books, and a porch
Room features
All guestrooms at The cortijo, a spacious, beautifully designed holiday home & pool in Extremadura offer thoughtful touches such as private pools and fireplaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and travel cribs
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 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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Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Tennis
  • Video library

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • 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 GBP 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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The cortijo, a spacious, beautifully designed holiday home & pool in Extremadura pet-friendly?

Yes, this farm house allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The cortijo, a spacious, beautifully designed holiday home & pool in Extremadura?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The cortijo, a spacious, beautifully designed holiday home & pool in Extremadura?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The cortijo, a spacious, beautifully designed holiday home & pool in Extremadura located?

This family-friendly Montanchez farm stay is located on a lake, 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Church of Santa Lucia del Trampal, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Ciudad Deportivo Junta de Extremadura and Río Tamuja. Presa Romana De Proserpina and Norba Club de Golf are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

Laura I.

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

Ian R.

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

8/10 Good

Antonio

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

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

Miranda R.

Magical setting in wooded finca, very special
We were thrilled to stay at this wonderful place, even better than the photos. It has a very special atmosphere of relaxed country living with comfort and tons of charm. It felt like home with everything we could possibly need. Pippa was a great help with suggesting interesting trips and good restaurants in the area. We felt 100% relaxed when we left after the wonderful walks and swimming in the stunning pool. Definitely recommend a stay here to re-charge and luxuriate in the tranquility of the lovely nature.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pippa S.

A holiday with some precious and special memories
Finca al-manzil is really special, something that is getting quite rare in Europe today. Besides the good feeling that the whole finca is run on ecological lines....solar power and spring water pumped up from underground streams, it is also a place with attention to every little detail. It's not over done but one can just sink in to the atmosphere from the first moment. It's all unusual, wonderful decoration but practical and runs smoothly, just what we wanted for our Extremadura holiday. A huge thanks to Pippa and Manfred, we could not have had better hosts, so helpful but left us to enjoy the perfect tranquility of the cortijo and finca. Thanks!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

james B.

A place of tranquility and romance!
A great base for walking in mountain scenery on ancient paths and of course bird watching in the ideal natural conditions around the finca. Wonderous sightings of birds including a family of eagle owls! The house is very special, full of character, a real home with great books and dvds. Lovely outside spaces as well, especially the pool area, a little paradise. We loved it all and will be back as soon as we can.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The Cortijo at Finca al-manzil, happy memories!
One of the best holidays we have had for a long time. The cortijo is so special, we chose it because it looked so charming in a beautiful landscape but it was so much more than we expected, the views, the tranquility, the wonderful atmosphere of the house. We could hardly drag ourselves away from the cortijo and pool but did go on some memorable trips to the stunning historical towns and the national park of Monfrague to see the griffon vultures in the wild. The local markets and restaurants were great, fantastic value for money. We particularly enjoyed the outdoor restaurant in an olive grove near Montanchez. Pippa and Manfred gave us some good tips and we enjoyed the bike rides and horse rides arranged by Manfred, star horse was "Fatboy". Star walk was straight from the finca to Arroyomolinos and up the watermill gorge to Montanchez, spectacular! We loved it all and are plotting a return visit, maybe in the spring when the bird life and wild flowers are at their peak.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Veronica D.

Most relaxing holiday ever
The Cortijo farmhouse is a wonderful place to stay. The accommodation is excellent, the situation glorious and the views magnificent. We had the most relaxing holiday ever. We had planned birdwatching trips but they all came to us as we lounged and read around the pool! Eagles, vultures, bee-eaters, golden oriole to name a few. Azure-winged magpies everywhere. One evening flying ants (I think!) rose in the most amazing thick clouds all together across the entire countryside. The walk to Montanchez is delightful. There are spectacular Roman remains - almost complete amphitheatre and theatre - at Merida. Trujillo and Caceres are also fascinating to visit. I can't recommend this lovely farmhouse and its environs highly enough.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Mike Q.

Lovely place but some reservations
Finca al Manzil is a charming house in a lovely setting near the delightful village of Montanchez. We (2 adults & 4 children) spent a very enjoyable week here. The house itself is well maintained and clearly loved by its owner. The pool is small (as advertised) and did not occupy our children for long; the water was also not quite clear on our arrival and this was a little off-putting. The pool is shared with the occupants of the barn, in this case a very nice couple from Lisbon & their two dogs. Kitchen and dining areas inside & out are very pleasant. There's a simple gas BBQ - charcoal (according to the owner) not permitted due to bush-fire risk. Three bedrooms all nice but two are open to the grounds via the veranda so not suitable for unaccompanied young children from a security point of view. A couple of negatives unfortunately: 1. We knew the house did not have air-con but there were no fans at all in the house which made the nights most unpleasant and almost sleepless. The owner suggested that their solar power supply might not cope with fans running at night but we felt this was unlikely. We understand from the owner that fans have since been added. 2. For a house in this budget range we felt the shower fittings were too basic - shower heads inclined to droop on the wall etc....not good enough really at €1550 per week! The area around the house is very nice and the walk to Montanchez (in the cooler early morning) is lovely. Montanchez itself is very welcoming and we used the excellent outdoor municipal pool complex on several days which our children enjoyed very much. Lunch in the restaurant there is very good. Jamon from the various producers in the village has to be tasted to be believed!! Easy drives to Trujillo (gorgeous), Merida and Caceres are all worthwhile. In summary, whilst this is a very nice house and the area interesting, it's perhaps not ideal for a family with children especially in the hot months.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Davinia W.

The pictures speak for themselves!
Absolutely stunning countryside, views and situation. The pool is simply gorgeous, its outlook includes the 3 peaks of Montanchez and is amazing. The singletrack path to the house from the pool is so unique. The garden was filled with wildflowers. We can't speak highly enough about the scenery, the Cortijo and the countless things to do. We went to Trujillo, Merida and walked to Montanchez, all fabulous, but we have to come back to go to Caceres, Park Monfrague, Guadaloupe, and Proserpina Embalse.... and a few other things!.. 6 days wasnt enough. Enjoy!.. Its a lovely place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA H.

SUPERB HOME
We where a group of 6 adults , this is a place to unwind compleatly , very well maintained and clean , lots of charm , great places to visit . Trujillo is a must ''have lunch in the main Plaza with Pizarro , as well as the fascinating Roman museum in Merida , Caceres also lovely . great walks to take from the Finca up to the local village of Montanchez . Althoug the house is so relaxing to be in I loved siting out on the many terases reading for hours , Manfred and Pippa are so well informed on the History of the region , and are happy to help , we will be back soon I hope Thank you Manfred and Pippa x.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicola C.

A wonderful place tpo stay to explore Extremadura
Situated in a triangle of the three world heritage sites of Trujillo, Caceres and Merida, Finca al Manzil is the ideal place to explore this magnificent part of Spain from. The setting is fabulous, catching cool breezes, looking out over the plains and backed by the mountain. The Cortijo is spacious, airy and comfortable with lots of different places, both inside and out, to relax in. It is furnished with a mix of the practical and the idiosyncratic to create an unusual but functional, comfortable holiday home. A good library and the pool ensure that it is pleasant to spend time at the property. Pippa and Manfred make sure that you are looked after while also not being intrusive and ensuring a feeling of privacy. Montanchez is a delightful nearby village that is easy to walk to with a pretty square, restaurants and bars and a festival in early September that last nearly two weeks!