About this property
Finca Caceres offers a completely different Spanish holiday, a unique experience designed for the most discerning of guests who are looking for a truly memorable stay and exclusive personal treatment. Surrounded by hundreds of hectares of nature in the centre of Spain, Finca Caceres’ farm is immersed in a very special environment within the Comarca de la Vera. It boasts sensational views of the Sierra de Gredos mountain range. With a diverse forest of holm oaks and cork oaks, the home of deer, wild boar, wildcats and blue ducks, you will quickly forget the stresses and strains of everyday life. With the characteristic flowers of the area, the jara, the scenery is absolutely magnificent. With its proximity to the Sierra de Gredos, you will discover mountain goats and many other animals. Many activities are offered including horse riding, hunting, sports such as golf, paddle tennis and swimming plus gastronomy experiences and historical and tourist excursions.
The Comarca de la Vera is the land that Emperor Charles V chose among his vast empire to spend his last days. It has become a popular tourist destination known for its outstanding gastronomy, its fascinating history, its architecture, its wildlife and its beautiful landscapes.
Finca Caceres offers nine beautifully finished bedroom suites, all recently renovated to offer luxurious accommodation to eighteen guests. Each bedroom is stylishly furnished with twin beds next to each other and enjoys characterful features. The ensuite bathrooms are modern and very luxurious. Gorgeous toiletries are provided as well as fluffy bathrobes. In addition to the main house, the guest house offers a further four double suites, each with a stunning, immaculate ensuite bathroom and twin beds. Each of the bedrooms offers spectacular mountain views. The guest house also enjoys its own lounge area and kitchen.
The living spaces of the main house are very elegant in their styling with sumptuous sofas, fascinating artwork and many handpicked accessories. From the main living room, guests enjoys the best views from the finca towards the imposing Sierra de Gredos and the meadows that are home to cows and horses. The living room enjoys a large, atmospheric fireplace, two seating areas, a cards table, a bar and a display of African trophies. The drawing room enjoys a large television, another large feature fireplace, beautifully adorned comfy sofas, a mini bar and a play area. The dining room boasts two large tables that each sit twelve guests. This is an immensely stylish room where guests enjoy a full gastronomic experience cooked by Finca Caceres’ professional chef. Another fireplace ensures warmth and a cosy ambience on cool days. The finca also offers an office should you need to attend to some work.
The grounds of Finca Caceres are incredible. The swimming pool is surrounded by luxury loungers, a pool house and a bar where you can enjoy your favourite tipple while enjoying the Spanish sunshine. The lawns are vast, stretching all the way to the meadows and forests.
Finca Caceres stables enjoy a fabulous reputation. With four pure Spanish breed horses, riding boots and helmets in all sizes, cowboy saddles and a dressing room, they are well-equipped to offer guests amazing riding experiences. One of the best treats at Finca Caceres is to climb on one of the cowboy saddles and head towards the Jaranda River. You can pass through the forests of cork oaks, ferns and holm oaks enjoying the beauty and aroma. The duration of your ride is flexible but you will discover the most secret spots of the finca. Even if you do not ride the horses, you will enjoy watching them and their foals. As well as horse riding, there are many other activities that can be enjoyed inside and outside the farm. You can enjoy the river beach, discover the amazing fauna and flora of the area, take up some hunting services, visit the Monfrague National Park or enjoy some paddle tennis on the finca’s court. There are many attractive towns and villages to visit.
If you are interested in hunting, assistance can be provided with the necessary procedures for the entry of shotguns in Spain, licenses, permits and insurance plus shotguns can be hired, ammunition provided together with rain boots if necessary plus 4x4 vehicles provided during the hunts. Hunts include those for mallard ducks which are plentiful due to the finca’s two large marshes and Spanish Ibex. During the hunting season from October to February, the finca offers two days of the traditional Spanish ‘monteria’ where guests can shoot wild boar and deers in a driven hunt. Guests can enjoy the pure nature of the estate and its wild life in one of Finca Caceres’ two 4x4 vehicles. You may even see the Iberian lynx, a protected species as well as wild boar, deer and other mountain cats.
Finca Caceres certainly provides an alternative holiday experience. It also boasts a recently restored ancient chapel which can be used for a private or corporate event for up to 80 guests. The finca will certainly result in a very memorable holiday.
Finca Caceres is located within the Comarca de la Vera in Central Spain and surrounded by hundreds of hectares of nature. It offers sensational views of the nearby Sierra de Gredos mountain range. The finca enjoys an area of forests, meadows and rivers, the home of deer, wild boar, wildcats and mallard ducks. For those that love the outdoors, river swimming, horse riding, photography, birdwatching, hiking or hunting, this superb holiday accommodation offers an incredible experience.
La Vera is the home of paprika, amazing mountain architecture, historic stories, museums including the Pecharroman Museum and the Paprika Museum in Jaraiz de la Vera and fabulous scenery. At the Paprika Museum you will learn how the pepper is grown, how it is collected, dried and how it came to create its own Denomination of Origin. La Vera’s local dishes include fish mozu, Rin Ran, zorongollo salad, verata soup and some typical sweets including riturcius, almorracas, follos, bishops, frisais floris and perrunillas. La Vera is also famous for its ornithology. The Monfrague National Park is located between Navalmoral de la Mata, Plasencia and Trujillo and is one of the points of greatest ornithological interest in Spain. You can find imperial eagles, black vultures, black storks and large colonies of griffon vultures as well as many other species. La Vera is brimming with gorges and streams that are brilliant for swimming in summer. In total there are 47 gorges and 1423 streams! Some of the beautiful towns to visit include Jarandilla de la Vera, Losar de la Vera and Villanueva de la Vera.
Jarandilla is a charming town that only grows more beautiful with time. Its architecture is amazing, especially the house of Don Luis de Quijada and some of its medieval bridges. There are many religious buildings including the San Francisco Monastery and Ntra. Sra. de la Torre Church. The town hosts an incredible festival known as Los Escobazos. The nearby Jaranda Gorge and neighbouring towns of Garganta la Olla are wonderful. You can hike through sensational sections of Extremadura where you will enjoy spectacular scenery and total tranquility. The famous Jerte Valley is a natural paradise of cherry blossoms. The Cherry Blossom Festival is a popular celebration that tries to reflect the life of the whole region, showcasing the area’s culture, gastronomy, traditions and way of life. In the small village of Cuacos del Yuste you will discover the Monastery of Yuste, founded by the Hieronymite Order of monks in 1402. The monastery was the place of retirement of Charles I of Spain and V of the Holy Roman Empire after his abdication. The monastery was terribly damaged during the Spanish Civil war and later restored by Francisco Franco. It is currently inhabited by monks of the Pauline Order and is well known for its beautiful surrounding landscape.
Golf fans are very happy in this area. Talayuela Golf is just 20 minutes away from Finca Caceres. This sensational course was designed by Seve Ballesteros and opened in 2005. With a meadow of oaks and holm oaks, the course is set in the middle of nature on the left bank of the Tietar River with phenomenal views of the Sierra de Gredos.
Accommodation
The Finca
Finca Caceres, a unique place in Spain. Designed for the most exquisite clients, who are looking for an experience based on details and an exclusive personal treatment. Surrounded by nature, with all the comforts and activities that a place like this can offer.
Bedrooms
The main house has 8 rooms with their own bathroom each, recently renovated to take care of the client’s treatment. Comfort and quality come together to respect the privacy of our guests and make their experience unique.
Bedrooms Facilities
- 2 single beds (90 x 200 cm)
- TV
- Wi-fi connection
- Air conditioner/heater
- Towel
- Bath towel
- Body towel
- Toothbrush & paste
- Shaving razor
- Hair brush
- Cotton swab
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobe
- Women’s toiletries (face cleanser, face lotion, moisturizer)
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Shower gel
- Soap
- Extra beds available (please see T&Cs)
Living Room
The house has a very spacious living room, separated by two areas and with three large chimneys to protect us from the cold. Decorated with the best taste, its walls witness the great stories lived inside and focuse on the details to achieve maximum comfort for the client.
Living Room Facilities
- Large fire place
- Cards table
- 2 different sitting areas with sofas and table
- Bar
- African trophies exposition
- Access to the porch
- Wi-fi connection
Drawing Room
A television, with all the 'gadgets' included, a large fireplace, comfortable sofas, mini bar and play area. All adapted to ensure customer comfort.
Drawing Room Facilities
- Large fireplace
- Cards table
- Bar
- Television
- Access to the porch
- Wi-fi connection
- Working table
- Speakers
Office
Office Facilities
- Laptop friendly workspace
- TV
- PC
- Printer
- Wi-Fi connection
- Working/office desk
- Sofa
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Dining Room
Two large tables that seat 12 people each. Fine, classic and tasteful cutlery to support an excellent meal under the experience and love of our cook.
Swimming Pool
A large pool that has the amenities expected of a luxury hotel. Pool house, hammocks and bar to take the aperitif and a good drink in the best company while enjoying the good Spanish weather.
Pool Facilities
- 15 hammocks
- Shade area
- Relaxing area
- Bar
- 20 towels
- Sitting area + table inside the pool
Guest House
The 'guest house' has just been completely renovated, expanding its space 4 suites have been achieved, with a spacious bathroom in each one. In the house you can see spectacular views of the Gredos skirt from each of the rooms, and in turn has its own common area and kitchen.
Guest House Facilities
- 4 bedrooms
- 2 single beds in each room (90 x 200 cm)
- 4 bathrooms full equipped
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Porch
Stables
The passion that the host has for horses has always been the secret of the Finca. Its stables have seen the best of the riders pass, and the breeding of horses has been the engine for Finca Caceres to now have species of the highest purity of the Spanish breed. Great horses, noble, docile and ready for any rider, with or without experience.
Stables Facilities
- 4 trained horses (pure Spanish breed)
- Riding boots (all sizes)
- Riding helmets (all sizes)
- Cowboy saddles
- Dressing room