Rural Mountain Retreat with Swimming Pool
Stone Cottage 15 minute walk to Waterfalls and Natural Swimming Pools
Sleeps 4/6 (2 Bedrooms)
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Fuente buena is an organic cherry and chestnut farm located in the tormantos mountains (western edge of the Gredos mountains). It´s south facing and nestled 4 kms above the quaint and historic village of Garganta la Olla (a 3 quarter hour walk down and over hour long ascent as it´s quite steep and winding). The property is terraced and has its own swimming pool with natural spring water and 15 minute walk away is the main river with idyllic natural pools for swimming and relaxing (a very private paradise). We have restored one stone barn for letting and a separate stone dwelling into a charming secluded bedroom. It´s an ideal base for birdwatching, walking, visiting the villages of la Vera, the nearby yuste monastery, the Jerte valley, Trujillo, Guadalupe, Cáceres etc. or simply relaxing in these idyllic surroundings. It's charmingly rustic with few mod cons as there is no electricity which means candlelit evenings and the nearby stream for cooling drinks etc.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £300 | 4 | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £350 | 4 | ||
| 1 October 2012 - 31 March 2013 | £300 | 4 |
Notes on prices
Prices may also vary slightly according to how many people occupy the cottage
Changeover day
We are very flexible with changeovers as well as times of arrival and departure.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with huge antique great grandparents bed and amazing views of the cherry trees and down the valley, is spacious and very comfortable. Bedroom 2 is also double and a short walk uphill. It´s beautiful and private and has its own little log stove. |
| Bathrooms: | You have to walk out of the main bedroom onto a patio to find the fully equipped bathroom with bath, shower, bidet, toilet and washbasin. A gas heater provides the hot water. The bathroom also has spectacular views and handpainted tiles. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen and living space are one. It has a gas cooker and cupboards with all you need and a wooden table which can be adapted to sit 4, 6 or more. |
| Living Rooms: | The main living area which adjoins the kitchen has two sofas both of which convert to sofa beds. The main feature is a huge log fire, a delight to sit by in the cold weather and to roast your chestnuts on. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen and towels are provided and can be washed on a weekly basis if required. The property is cleaned during changeovers only. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
The accommodation is not suitable for very young children as due to there being no electric power, candles are used at night and torches obviously. Also the terraces are high so there are big falls. Logs are provided for the fire when heating is needed.
Accessibility
There is a walk uphill from the main parking space to the cottage which makes the property unsuitable for people with mobility problems, the elderly in general and those who are very unfit. This is a place for true nature lovers.
Outside
The cottage is on a hectare of land which includes cherry and chestnuts on terraces, meadow land and a small garden area near the house. There is also an organic vegetable plot which is for the use of guests which will provide whatever the season offers. The swimming pool is for the sole use of the guests and is filled with natural spring water which according to the locals has medicinal powers. The views from the pool are outstanding onto the open mountain.
Travel
The closest airport is Madrid which is about a 2.5 hour drive away. Seville or Valladolid are possibilities but considerably further away. Car hire is essential as 'fuente buena' is quite remote (4 kms up a concrete and dirt track from Garganta la Olla). There is not too much public transport in the area.
Distances
Garganta as mentioned is 4kms from the cottage and is a quaint and beautiful place full of history. The Monfrague national park which is a gem and a paradise for birdwatchers is about 3 quarters of an hour away. Over an hour away is the charming town of Trujillo, and Guadalupe (hour and a half) with its fabulous monastery is well worth a visit. The capital of the province is Cáceres the old town of which is World Heritage and a must if guests have the time.
Further details
The local village has quite a selection of restaurants, shops and a couple of banks. Jaraiz which is more sizeable has more selection and bigger supermarkets (10 kms from the property) and Plasencia which is about a 50 minute drive is a large historic town where everything is available. There is lots of walking to be done in the area and plenty of unspoilt places to be discovered.
Booking notes
To book fuente buena a 50% deposit must be sent by bank transfer unless there is not enough time to do so. The remainder is to be paid on arrival.
House swap
House swap considered.
For booking and further information
Property Ref S9494
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