Farmhouse holidays in Yeste, Castilla da Mancha, Spain
Large Traditional Farmhouse where Don Quixote Roamed
Peaceful Mountain Retreat, suitable for Groups or Families
Sleeps 9 (5 Bedrooms)
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This is a large farmhouse with oodles of internal and outside space. Being newly renovated, everything works and is modern, although original features have been preserved. Sitting on either of the terraces, the extensive view is of olives trees, sheep grazing and being moved on by the shepherd, eagles, bee-eaters, rollers, hoopoes and a variety of other birds, wildflowers, hills in the middle distance, mountains in the background. The overpowering feeling is of quietness and space. If you are self-contained people, you don't have to move far to have an enjoyable holiday: walking to various scenic locations, barbecues, picnics, reading in the chair hammock on the terrace, refreshing yourself in the outside spa. To have a break from all that relaxation, you can take any number of drives through rugged mountain country within a stone's throw. Nearby towns, authentically Spanish and unspoiled by tourist activity, give you a taste of the real Spain.
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| Rental periods | Price per week (up to 6 people) |
Per additional person |
| 1 April - 30 September | £550 | £50 |
| 1 October - 31 March | £450 | £45 |
| 23 December - 6 January | £550 | £50 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Significant discount will be offered for long term lets. Please enquire.
Changeover day
Changeover day, arrival and departure times are flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | All bedrooms are very spacious. Bedroom 1 with double bed, walk-in wardrobe and private terrace. Bedroom 2 with double bed Bedroom 3 with twin beds. Bedroom 4 with twin beds. Bedroom 5 with single bed. |
| Bathrooms: | En suite to bedroom 1 with shower, wc. Large wet room shared by bedrooms 2 and 3, with shower, wc. Large wet room shared by bedrooms 4 and 5, with shower, wc. |
| Kitchen: | Very large, fully equipped kitchen with lots of cupboards Granite work surfaces. Dishwasher, cooker, hob, large refrigerator/freezer, microwave. Very large wine rack that suggests how many hours might be passed here. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine. Additional storage. |
| Living Rooms: | Large combined living room/dining room (20m long). Solid wood dining table and chairs, seating 10. Solid wood sideboard. 3-seater sofa and 3 armchairs. Wood burning stove. TV, DVD player, video player. |
| Other: | Study with desk. Terrace (upstairs) with uninterrupted views across olive groves and hills, with table and chairs and chair hammocks, linking the kitchen with the dining room. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All bed linen and towels are included. Washing of linen and house cleaning can be arranged for an additional cost. |
Amenities/Facilities provided
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- barbecue
Accessibility
As the living space is upstairs, sadly this house is not wheel-chair friendly.
Outside
There is a double BBQ. Close by is a very large outside table, shaded in summer and unshaded in winter.
Yet another eating space is the "walled garden", providing a perfect space for breakfast in summer, lunch in winter and gently-lit evening entertaining.
A preferred alternative to a swimming pool is the outside SPA. In summer, at its lowest setting, it is a good cooling system. At other times of the year, heated and surrounded by nature, it is a very special experience. A starry night in this huge black night sky is best viewed from a steamy spa with a glass of wine in hand.
A traditional bread oven.
Boules court.
On the far side of the olive grove is a further table with benches, good for picnicking or a sundowner.
Travel
Alicante or Murcia (San Javier) airports are equally suitable. Both are 2.25 hours by car to the property. If you arrive by air, it is essential to hire a car. A range of car hire companies operate from both airports.
If you drive from France into Spain at either San Sebastian or Perpignan, it is a further 10 hours to the property. Car ferry from the UK provides a holiday in itself en route. Either Plymouth to Santander or Southampton to Bilbao, there is a further 9 hours drive to the property.
Distances
The nearest village is 1 mile.
The nearest excellent restaurant is 10 minutes by car.
There are two extremely scenic, authentically Spanish towns (Yeste and Letur) within 20 minutes.
The "service town" of the region is Elche de la Sierra, is a 45 minute drive through stunning mountain scenery.
Riopar, 55 minutes by car, is an alpine area with white water rafting, horse riding, waterfalls, 3 top restaurants.
Further details
There are plenty of opportunities for walking, across agricultural land, through villages, over hills, through pine forests, up and down mountains if you're up for it. There are not many described walks - you tend to invent your own: walking across private land, as long as there is a track, is quite normal here.
Throughout the summer holiday period, all towns have really good swimming pools open. They are often in charming settings and are accompanied by restaurants.
Each town and village, even the smallest, celebrates its fiesta, generally July, August or September: communal eating and drinking, dancing, fireworks, touring brass bands, activities for the children, and at the centre of it all, the running of the bulls when the foolish or the brave like to test themselves.
In May you will be amazed by a festival in Elche de la Sierra. The streets of the old town are covered by elaborate and colourful pictures composed of dyed, ground sawdust and constructed by local townsfolk.
A car journey of 1.25 hours will take you to a sophisticated health resort and hotel, with an outstanding outside swimming pool. It is in the depths of a beautiful and remote valley and the drive to this resort includes fantastic mountain scenery. Good food can also be had there.
One hour to the south is a Roman Catholic Cathedral which has been hewn out of rock, with all of its architectural features composed of the native rock.
Booking notes
Email or telephone to make a booking.
A 20% deposit is required at the time of booking.
The balance needs to be paid 30 days before arrival.
A small, refundable deposit of £100 is required against possible damages.
For booking and further information
Helen Bavinton
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1296 651608
Email: Click here
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