Finca Al-manzil is a small 22 hectare farm on the S.W. slope of the Sierra de Montanchez.
One approaches the finca along a winding lane, part of the ancient system of communication that links even the most remote parts of the Sierra. We are in olive and fig country and it is a delight to see the carefully tended land along the way.
As we climb and turn the last bend we see a marvelous vista of five craggy peaks erupting out of the sumptuous green of the Sierra. We have arrived. The peaks are like the guardians of the finca: wherever you may roam, look up and there they will be. Simply magical!
There is a flexible choice of accommodation at the finca on a daily or weekly basis.
THE CORTIJO, the original farmhouse is situated on the slope of the sierra with great views across the olive groves and towards the peaks . There is a spacious sitting/dining room with a traditional fireplace and doors that open onto a terrace and also a covered patio. Well equipped kitchen with cloakroom, 3 comfortable bedrooms, one on the first floor and 2 off the patio, all with en-suite bathrooms. Private entrance gate and driveway to entrance hall.
THE BARN is situated in its own 2 acre grounds with a sunny aspect and views across the olive groves. Spacious sitting/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom on the first floor with a skylight with view of the peaks. Big terrace for outside dining, barbecue and shady area in the copse of holm oaks in the pasture, perfect for siestas. Private entrance and parking.
The swimming pool is delightfully secluded, set into the natural rocks of the Sierra with views across the olive groves and up to the peaks. A small stream has been incorporated into the filtration system and runs down through rocks and back into the pool. Our filter system uses a salt water chlorinator which keeps the water clean and soft, much better for skin and eyes than a normal chemically chlorinated pool.
Both Cortijo and Barn have free access to all parts of the finca including the pool. (Exclusive use of the pool by Cortijo clients can be discussed.)
We have made paths for easy walking, particularly to the highest part of the finca where there is an olive grove and many traditional stone shelters (chozos), also plenty of springs and pools, perfect picnic spots. There is a delightful walk directly to the village of Montanchez on the old moorish path which takes about 40 minutes. The walk to Arroyomolinos and the water mills takes about 1 hour. Driving to either village takes about 10 minutes; to our nearest large towns, Caceres, Trujillo or Merida takes 30-40 minutes.We can also arrange horse=riding from the Finca to the surrounding area.
Finca al-manzil is special because it is secluded from other houses and people. Although not remote, it is in a world of its own and entirely run on an efficient system of on solar power, with a tracker device that follows the sun to optimise the solar energy. The finca also has its own water supply from a bore hole . The Barn and the Cortijo have all the normal kitchen equipment, hot water, heating etc. There are no restrictions but we ask every one who stays with us to be aware of energy saving by being careful and sensible in the use of water and power.
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