Hospedería Convento de La Parra

A small hotel in Extremadura

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La Parra lies alongside the plains of Tierra de Barros, where you will find this hotel occupying a building that in another age was the home of Clarisa nuns. This is a union of simplicity and comfort with just one objective: to make your stay pleasant and memorable. The intensely white walls and simply rustic forms remind you unerringly of the traditional materials and structure that lie within: clay, wood, stone and iron.

The old cloisters provide the central patio where there are seats and chairs where guests can settle to enjoy the simple pleasures of life: watching the storks, reading or just doing absolutely nothing. For the summer months, there is a pool positioned within the walls of the nun's kitchen garden. And at any time of year the sheltered south patio soaks up the sun, offering sunbeds in the winter and white sunshades in summer. Indoors too, there is a pleasant reading room on the top floor.

Ten of the guestrooms are ranged around the central patio, and these are the ones decorated in a monastic style combining modern comfort with the classic simplicity of a nun's cell. In the rest of the hotel, the other rooms have allowed more eclectic design ideas, so that every one provides a little design surprise.

La Parra sits in the little-known part of Spain that actually truly justifies the over-worn term "undiscovered Spain". See for yourself.

Restaurant:

The restaurant occupies the barrel-vaulted nun's refectory, where they serve a carefully prepared menu based on the traditional cuisine of Extremadura, brought up to date and adapted to the season. For instance, in autumn and winter there will be warming dishes such as Mountain Pie stuffed with rabbit and partridge and topped with puff pastry, or pears au gratin with creamed almonds. In summer the dishes will be refreshing things like Salmorejo sauce, Chestnut Carpaccio and baked prawns with Iberian ham.

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A Word From the Owner:

"After 4 years spent creating this hotel, living and breathing the place, it is still one of the most surprisingly calming places I know. The peace that comes from the building and the history it contains has been complemented by the efforts of a young team dedicated to pleasing their guests. We are also fortunate to find ourselves in an environment rich in both natural and historical beauty."

Hotel Amenities:

IN THE HOTEL	IN YOUR ROOM
Bar-cafeteria Restaurant Lounge Library Swimming pool (open May-Oct)	Telephone Room service Heating in winter

Nearby Amenities:

Walking, hiking. Many local routes.
4x4 excursions.
Paragliding and hang-gliding.
Horse riding, hacking from nearby stables.
Trips out on a donkey.
Visit to a pottery workshop in Salvatierra de Los Barros.
Bodega tours.
Factory visit to see olive oil being made.
Factory visit to see the production of chorizos, salchichones, etc.

Places to Visit:
Mérida
Zafra
Jerez de los Caballeros
Olivenza
Various local fiestas and events such as:
Festival of Classical Theatre in Mérida - July & August
Easter Week in Jerez de Los Caballeros & Zafra
"La Cruz de Mayo" in Feria - first weekend of May
Re-enactment of the Battle of La Albuera - May
Bull Festival in Olivenza - first weekend of March
International Mountain Festival in Fregenal de La Sierra. Music, crafts, shows.

What We Say:

I hate it when tour operators and estate agents use phrases like "the real Spain" and "undiscovered Spain", but this is the Real Thing. Just about as far from the Costa de Anything as you will get. Don't miss it.

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Room Rates in Euros (2008)
	All Year
Single Room	€ 55
Double Room	€ 120
Special Double Room	€ 145
Suite	€ 185
Prices are per room per night (2 people) ) including breakfast All prices include 7% VAT All Rooms have private en-suite facilities No children under 12 years A credit card number is required to confirm a reservation Click Here For Currency Converter

Cancellations:

Cancellation must be received in writing (fax or e-mail) no later than 7 days before arrival. Cancellations 3 to 7 days before will result in a 25% charge. Cancellations less than 3 days before will be charged 50%. No-shows are charged the full amount.