Title: Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6138536&destination=Montanchez%2C+Extremadura%2C+Spain&selected=22323890&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool A secluded retreat in Spain's Sierra de Montanchez where couples can explore Moorish paths or enjoy romantic evenings under starry skies surrounded by olive groves ## Photo gallery for Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool ![Pool - Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool (Caceres)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22330000/22323900/22323890/aa7244f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool (Caceres)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22330000/22323900/22323890/6347dc68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool (Caceres)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22330000/22323900/22323890/c02555bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool (Caceres)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22330000/22323900/22323890/7a19f7eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool (Caceres)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22330000/22323900/22323890/d809973e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Finca al-manzil welcomes couples seeking tranquility and adventure. The barn house offers a double height sitting/dining room, fully equipped kitchen, sunny bathroom with roomy shower, and a terrace overlooking olive groves. 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In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Swimming pool - Tennis courts, games and outdoor furniture - Barbecues, a music library and books - Smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool feature comforts, such as fireplaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Internet access ### Things to do - Books - Games - Golf - Music library - Pool - Stereo - Tennis - Video library ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Beach loungers - Garden - In the mountains - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV ### Food and drink - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dining table - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen - Kitchen island - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### More - 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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 ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site 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 the 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? ### Is Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool ? ### What time is check-in at Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool ? ### What time is check-out at Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool ? ### Where is Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Really special holiday barn in beautiful sierra scenery with great pool Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 7.4 Location 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert v. 4 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Was verry nice ##### Robert v. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Vicky W. 20 Aug 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. ##### Vicky W. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ruth P. 9 Aug 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Me gustaría advertir seriamente sobre el este alojamiento ofrecido en Montánchez, Cáceres. Nuestra experiencia fue extremadamente negativa y considero importante compartirla para evitar que otros huéspedes pasen por lo mismo.Desde nuestra llegada, las condiciones de la propiedad fueron muy distintas a las que se muestran en el anuncio. El interior de la vivienda alcanzaba temperaturas insoportables, sin ventilación adecuada ni aire acondicionado, y el único ventilador proporcionado era insuficiente para aliviar el calor. La propietaria había asegurado que la temperatura sería agradable, pero en realidad superaba los 38 grados, lo que hizo imposible descansar. Nos vimos obligados a dormir con la puerta corredera abierta, exponiéndonos a la entrada de animales, ya que la casa está en plena naturaleza.La piscina, que se presenta como un atractivo del alojamiento, estaba sucia y cubierta de moho, y solo se podía acceder a ella mediante un camino pedregoso sin sombra, lo que dificultaba su uso. Además, la finca estaba rodeada de maleza sin recoger, lo que representa un grave riesgo de incendio en pleno mes de julio. La propietaria se excusó diciendo que aún no era el momento de retirarla, lo cual no es cierto.Las ventanas del salón, al estar situadas en una posición elevada, no se pueden abrir, salvo una. La del dormitorio superior no cuenta con mosquitera, lo que obliga a elegir entre soportar el calor o exponerse a picaduras de insectos. ##### Ruth P. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mirjam R. 2 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### a dream come true 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew H. 21 Apr 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 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### benjamin m. 26 Mar 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. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### barbara s. 26 Mar 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. Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Peter G. 26 Sept 2018 #### Summary Lovely location, peaceful and quiet. Helpful and Informative owners. PS Kippa the dog wanted to stay ##### Peter G. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### richard p. 31 May 2018 #### Lovely property Really enjoyed our stay lovely property wonderful surroundings very helpful owners ##### richard p. Stayed 5 nights in May 2018 Archival ### 8/10 Good #### Marianne D. 6 Jul 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 Archival ### 8/10 Good #### ton s. 1 Sept 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. Archival ### 8/10 Good #### matt h. 10 Jul 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. Archival ### 10/10 Excellent 10 Aug 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 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent 18 Jul 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. Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### manfred M. 4 Jul 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! ##### manfred M. ---