Caceres, Spain
Caceres is a World Heritage city in the heart of the most beautiful, least spoiled and least populated area of Spain: the Extremadura. This cattle and hunting ranch is in the middle of a private game reserve renowned for its outstanding wildlife. Centenarian holm oaks and broom flower over the meadow which is populated by great bustards, black vultures, golden eagles, imperial eagles and black storks among many other rare animals and birds.
Activities on the estate include shooting, horse and bike riding, 4 x 4 and quad outings, as well as trips to sites such as Merida, with its important Roman museum, or Guadalupe, or sampling the wonderful local gastronomy and wineries.
The House:
is a country house built in the late 19th century full of atmosphere and tradition with enormous fireplaces, and fitted up with all modern comforts. It has a completely private atmosphere with a full 24 hours house staff service. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are cooked by a fully trained chef and they have a fantastic wine cellar. It can sleep up to 20 people and comprises
- Entrance through a spectacular 2,500 square metres main courtyard
- A 300 square metres gallery-sitting room divided into several vaulted spaces
- Large dining room with fireplace overlooking the garden
- 10 double suite bedrooms with bathrooms
- A charming chapel
- Gardens with pool surrounded by hundred-years old box hedge and rose gardens and further garden with almond trees, mimosa and oleander
- Organised country picnics with house staff
- Flamenco live music group during the day or night
Access and location:
30km from Caceres and equidistant at less than 2 and a half hours drive from the 4 most important and beautiful cities of the Iberian Peninsula (Madrid, Seville, Salamanca and Lisbon). The owners can organise transport to the estate from whatever point in Spain and in whatever kind of vehicle.
