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There are five charming, rustic rooms in this rural hotel housed in a 16th-century convent house. Tucked along a quiet side street in the village of Jarandilla de la Vera, its quarters have exposed white-brick walls and basic countrified furnishings. The property is a good jumping-off point for excursions to the Monastery of Yuste as well as hikes and outdoor adventures in Monfragüe park.
This restored 150-year-old stone mill and farmhouse makes an ideal base for enjoying the area's great outdoors. The best rooms have fireplaces, sitting areas, and separate entrances, though entry-level rooms are perfectly pleasant with canopy beds and direct access to the grassy yard. The restaurant has wood beams and a cozy, rustic feel as well as a reasonably priced set menu. The friendly owners can help arrange hikes, horseback riding, or rafting trips.
One of Extremadura's first rural guesthouses, this rambling home 10 km (6 miles) southeast of Jerte is on a spectacular 120-acre working farm, once a 16th-century Franciscan convent. This is a place for animal lovers as the household keeps dogs, cats, and horses. In addition to the six rooms in the main lodge, there are three cottages, and you can also rent out the entire main house (€560). Activities such as horseback riding, mountain biking, and paragliding can be arranged. It's wise to reserve in advance. Slow down as you approach—the sign is easy to miss.
This rustic estate with spectacular views of the Gredos mountains has six cozy rooms in the main house and six log-cabin bungalows. The main house, made of stone, is surrounded by a huge terrace and gardens and has a wood-burning stove. Bungalows have wraparound porches; three have whirlpool baths. Owners Miriam and Sergio are terrific cooks; let them overserve you house specialties like goat and lamb stew, migas, and suckling pig. Breakfast, an assortment of cured meats and homemade pastries, is a steal at €5. With a paddle tennis court, outdoor pool, and farm animals, this is a lovely spot for a family. Horseback riding, hiking, fishing, cycling, and canoeing can also be arranged.
