Finca La Ramallosa
A rustic small hotel in Extremadura
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| Location: | Valverde del Fresno, (Caceres) |
| Nearest Town: | Moraleja, 40 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest Airports: | Valladolid, 289 km (180 miles) |
| Madrid, 347 km (216 miles) | |
| (Lisbon & Porto in Portugal are also possibles) | |
| Number of Rooms: | 9 |
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Finca La Ramallosa is unique: a small rural hotel which has risen up from the remains of a tiny abandoned hamlet deep in the countryside of Extremadura. The hotel is a cluster of one and two bedroom cottages, superbly restored in a truly rustic tradition, making it ideal for a holiday of family or friends.
La Ramallosa has land extending to almost 130 hectares where guests are free to roam among the olive groves, the meadows and the oak woods. It is not just the fabric of the hotel itself that can take you back to a past time; the wild flowers, the birds and animals lead you back to an era long before intensive agriculture and chemical fertiliser. Take a stroll, have a picnic, watch out for eagles, vultures, falcons, herons and nightingales. By night, pick a dark corner and marvel at the millions of stars in one of the most unpolluted night skies in Europe.
Each cottage has been restored in a simple rustic style using natural materials, with one or two bedrooms, a bathroom and a sitting room. Cool and inviting in summer, they all have fireplaces to make them a cosy retreat in winter too. All guests also have the use of the gardens, the salon and, in summer, the swimming pool.
Being so far from any cities, it's not easy to get to La Ramallosa, but it's well worth the effort. As well the hotel and lovely countryside nearby, this little corner of Cáceres offers so much more. There are Roman forts, Celtic ruins, mediaeval villages, natural parks and lakes, all tied together by the never-ending hills and mountains of Extremadura.
Restaurant:
The restaurant is housed in the barn of the original farm. It offers tradicional recipes of the region, adapted to the personal style of Rebecca, co-owner and chef of La Ramallosa. The menu changes each day to give guests the widest choice and to make best use of the freshest produce available from the hotel's own gardens and fields, and the local market.In true country fashion, breakfasts are a bit of a speciality: typical local migas, homemade jams and muffins, the farm's own olive oil, bread baked in the next village, local sausages.
As well as lunch at the hotel, Rebecca will prepare a picnic for guests going out for the day. She will also adapt her menu for children, vegetarians or just those who want to sample a little bit of everything.
Hover on a picture to pause the slideshow, click for some bigger photosA Word From the Owner:
" We have a 130 hectare estate where you can lose yourself in the unique surroundings and traditions of our unspoiled countryside. Enjoy a meal in the local tradition, go further afield on horseback or quad, or simply relax in a century-old stone cottage that exudes rest and tranquillity. "Hotel Amenities:
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Nearby Amenities:
Walking. Choose from a casual stroll around the finca, to longer and more energetic walks anywhere in the surrounding countryHorse-riding
Riding lessons
Fishing (check with the hotel about licences)
Quadbike excursions
Mountain biking
Bird-watching
Astronomy
Places to visit:
There are Roman and Celtic ruins in the area
Quaint villages
Natural parks
Lakes
Ask at the hotel for more information and guidance. Alfonso is always happy to provide advice on the places to see.
What We Say:
Finca La Ramallosa is not quite at the end of the earth, but on a clear day to can see it from there! Truly, it's not easy to get to, but a visit here really rewards your trouble. The cottages are so beautiful; simple, rustic, idyllic. And the non-stop unspoilt countryside of the area is like another world.Customer Feedback:
"Everything about this hotel deserves special praise - the little stone houses and the swimming pool, the salon where you can eat or pass the evening chatting around the fire, the meals with organic ingredients, the countryside and all the surroundings that just left me open-mouthed. All-in-all the perfect place to forget about the city and enjoy being in the middle of nature."
"To be right out here in the country, in our own little cottage is great. Its the ideal place. Finally I want to mention something that the owners don't make enough of: when I asked if I could have a meal withut meat, they prepared me a wonderful vegetarian dish at no extra charge. Only two little gripes: its a bit far from anywhere, and the lane is a bit rough, but it depends on your point of view, maybe they're advantages too."
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| Room Rates in Euros (2008) | |
| All Year | |
 Small Cottage
Los Alcornoques. The most romantic cottage. Double bedroom with a sitting area, bathroom, and sitting room with fireplace. (Photo) |
€ 80 |
| Medium Cottage Las Encinas. Two double bedrooms - one with queen-sized bed, one with twin beds, bathroom, and sitting room with fireplace. (Photo) Los Olivos. Cottage on two levels - with two double bedrooms - one with queen-sized bed on the mezzanine, one with twin beds, bathroom, sitting room with fireplace. (Photo) |
€ 130 |
| Large Cottage Los Robles. Two double bedrooms, one with queen-sized bed, one with twin beds - both rooms with fireplaces - bathroom, and very large sitting room with fireplace. (Photo) (Photo) Las Jaras. Two double bedrooms - one with queen-sized bed, one with twin beds - both with fireplaces, bathroom, and large sitting room with fireplace. (Photo) (Photo) |
€ 150 |
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Cancellations:
Cancellations must be received in writing (fax or e-mail) at least 15 days before the scheduled arrival. Later cancellations will be charged the 20% deposit. Cancellations at less than 48 hours notice will be charged the full amount.
