Casa del Altozano in Barajas
Casa del Altozano in Barajas Casa del Altozano (AVILA) holiday homes in Barajas

Description of Casa del Altozano

The House of the Hill, is located in Barajas, Navarredonda de Gredos (Ávila), a small mountain village at 1500 m altitude, in the Regional Park of Gredos.


Our intention is that customers feel comfortable here and find tranquility, comfort and relaxation while enjoying the exceptional beauty of Gredos and the many activities that can be practiced.


 It is a new building but old techniques and local materials were used: thick stone walls, wood brown, gateway gable clay soil, Arabic tile etc.


For interior decoration that was rustic look but with a modern twist and all that was comfortable and cozy. So each room has its own television BATHING.Además central CALEFACCION available gasoil, chimenea (estufa Lena), convenient sofas, Television en el salony equipada con cocina en tub habitacióny households abound y Modernos Electrodom bottles.



Actividades y servicios


 Situada a menos del 2 km Parador Nacional de Gredos ya Sólo 4 km. del acceso a la Plataforma de Gredos, los aficionados a la montaña encontrarán en nuestro alojamiento a buen punto the game hacia la Sierra.


El lugar es perfecto para descansar y también para practicing deporte: mounting a caballo en whip hacer escalate travesíay esque fondo a pasear simplemente por su pinar impressive. Recorrer Caminos trashumantes, coger Setas, observation Aves en el río Tormes a ban, solo son algunas de las opciones. And let Excursiones pulled them toning apetece su Cuerpo a Darse a pastime massages, hay muy cerca the house is INSTALACIONES profesionales (SPA area) para ello.


The House of the Hill is relatively close to several cities Heritage or great interest: (. 140 km) Avila (62km.), Salamanca (102 km), Toledo (167km), Segovia , Madrid (170 km), and Caceres.

This location, in the center of Spain, makes it a prime location from which an average of two hours drive you can visit some of the most interesting cities and return home to sleep at a quiet in a spectacular setting.


In addition, a few miles from the house are the Caves of the Eagle, the Roman Road, the Puerto del Pico, port Peña Negra and many small mountain villages steeped in history typical sights and products. Landmarks that still retain old civil constructions (washrooms, forges, roads) and religious (convents, chapels, iglesias⠀ |).

Those who are particularly interested in culinary tourism in the area will find a wide variety of restaurants to suit all budgets and tastes. Taste a chuletóno a beef steak Avila, a Machadas potatoes, some crumbs pastor, or some delicious beans of the boat are just a few alternatives.
 
Also, thanks to its rich tourist tradition the village is equipped with numerous amenities: 24 hour medical center, ambulance, banks, gas stations, stores, headquarters of the Civil Guard, good roads, weekly market product fresh, mountain guides, taxi service, daily buses to Avila and Madrid, etc..

Caracteristics

The Hillock House sleeps 6 people but in the orange room can put an extra bed for two people. This is a sofa that converts into a comfortable bed 1.50, with latex mattress.
The kitchen is equipped with enough utensils and appliances (washing machine, dishwasher, toaster, microwave, blender, juicer, etc..).
Some trivia: the tables in the rooms are replicas, made by my father, former "tajuelas" used to wash in the river. The curtains in the closets were also common in rooms and alcoves before, and light cords mimic the old. Notable castañoy beamed ceilings open classroom design.

Other comments

Please note
The House of the Hill is a detached house with another house, with separate entrance, in which the owners reside temporarily. Both homes are soundproofed the bedroom area.
However, it is not an isolated or in the countryside, but in the village and with neighbors, so it is not recommended if you are looking for a place to have a party or similar.


Casa del Altozano in Barajas
Equipment
bathroom:
Bath tub, hair dryer, ironing board, Towels, Washing machine
bedroom:
Bathroom en suite, crib, Sheets, supplementary bed, TV in bedroom
dining room:
cutlery, dishes, table linen
indoor /inside:
Chimney, Heating, library
kitchen:
coffee machine, dishwasher, Juicer, Microwave oven, Toaster, vitroceramic hob
Leisure:
Books, TV
outside:
Balcony, Garden, garden furniture
Activities
Air:
Para gliding
Culture:
Shops
Earth:
archery, climbing, gastronomic routes, hiking, mountain bike, mountaineering, Multiadventure, Paintball, riding, Skiing
Water:
Diving, Fishing, Swimming
Workshops:
observation of flora and fauna, Workshops

Attractions Gredos
1) Mountain sports
 Just 4 km. La Casa del Hillock, is the access road to the Platform, the starting point for most mountain activities (rock or ice climbing, skiing, hiking, etc). In Gredos not have slopes or lifts, however, with the proper equipment and training, you can practice ski travesíay background. If you do not have or do not want to bring computer there are companies (vwww.amngredos.com) that rent by the hour or snowshoes, crampons, skis, sleds, etc. days. and even teach you to climb, you do iglúso provide qualified mountain guides (www.escuelaalpinadegredos.com).
Although not an expert mountaineer is, with a short climb you can see copies of goat montésy enjoy breathtaking scenery as you certainly ensures an unforgettable experience.

2) Horseback riding, bike, climb a Pinoa € |
If you want to enjoy nature from a different perspective (a horseback, on a bicycle, from Woodland € |), or learn to do new things (to recognize mushrooms, bird watching, a linker and soaps , etc.) near the House of the Hill there are several companies that can provide such services.
On our website you can find www.casadelaltozano.es details.
 of services they offer.
 They are as follows.
* AMN. Active tourism in Gredos. vwww.amngredos.com, Phone 920 348385 or Mob: 678 654 242. Contact: Miguel Angel .
* Active Gredos: www.gredosactivo.com. Tel: 920 348 045. Contact: Santi .
* Gredos Guides: Telephone: 626066223920348817. Web: www.gredosguides.es.
* Alpina School Gredos: Tel: 667 63 67 26687078324. Contact: Raul Lora .
* Equitravel. www.equitravel.es,. Tel: 635 433 079. Contact: Maria Elena .
* Gredos Horse: www.gredosacaballo.com.Tel: 920349085 615946026. Contact: Rafa .

3) Therapy for body massage, spa, estética⠀ |
If you have any contracture, muscle pain, etc.., Or if you just want to tone your body and have a relaxing massage, near the House of the Hill have professionals and facilities to do so.
If you have any contracture, muscle pain, etc.., Or if you just want to tone your body and have a relaxing massage, near the House of the Hill have professionals and facilities to do so.


+ In Navarredonda of a mile, is the company that offers Naturgredos from massages and all kinds of natural therapies (chakra balancing, reflexology, aromatherapy, etc..) To cosmetic services (hairdressing , waxing, manicures, etc). If you want to pre-book contact number is: 653 288 631 (Angelica).


+ In Hoyos del Espino, 4 km, find the rural Spá Aguas de Gredos, where booths plus massage, body treatments, chiropractors and physiotherapists can enjoy your heated pool and hydrothermal circuit. Informacióny For reservations please call 920 34 90 47, send an email to: infor@aguasadegredos.com, or consult their website. Www.aguasdegredos.com


4) Visit monuments, constructions and landmarks

Less than 2 kilometers

Parador de Gredos: Former hunting lodge of King Alfonsso XIII, this historic building was transformed in 1928 in the First Parador in Spain. Throughout the years the Parador has become tourism and economic engine of the area and a symbol of quality and expertise. It was also the venue for the "fathers of the Constitution" for drafting the Constitution of 1978.
+ Laundry Barajas: A little over 200 meters from the house old one is renovated laundry .
+ Forges: construction used to make iron tools for home and livestock. . Beside The House of the Hill, is a forge, into which the old bellows is still preserved.
+ Church of San Benito Abad (Barajas). XIV century: simple but great harmony Temple located opposite the house .
+ Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. Siglo XV: Located in Navarredonda de Gredos, 300 meters .


Less than 60 miles

Cuevas del Aguila: Ramacastañas Located on the end of the Puerto del Pico, 35 km from La Casa del Hillock, Eagle Caves are an extraordinary example of karst cavity caused by a series of complex geological processes will , cal. www.grutasdelaguila.com or phone. 660842493 920377107

Ávila: City Knights, "walled city better world." That alone is worth a visit.In just over 45 minutes we arrived from La Casa del Hillock to this World Heritage Site. Besides its outstanding medieval wall (SXII) the city has interesting cultural attractions. Tourist Office of Ávila. Plaza Pedro Davila, 4. Phone: 920 21 13 87920 25 37 17. Or on the web: www.avilaturismo.com

5) Fishing and discover the river Tormes

Trout fishing is increasingly difficult in the waters of Tormes River, which rises in a nearby meadow pine Navarredonda. But yet but you can do in designated areas bounded. The delicacy of its trout exquisited and well worth the effort. Permits are available in the Parador.

6) Bathing and swimming in the Tormes
 The Tormes River is fed from the waters of the various gorges and gullies, descending from the mountains as the Raven, the Boar, Valdeascas, The Sea Bass, Bb, etc.. Én waters can take a refreshing and pleasant swim in the summer.
7) Hiking
There are numerous trails for hiking with marked routes. At home we will provide more precise information about the alternatives according to the season.

Casa del Altozano in Barajas

How to get there

You can reach La Casa del Hillock in several ways:

- We are 170 miles from Madrid Barajas Airport .

- Bus: Every day there is a bus line from Madrid to Avila and another boat that goes from Barco de Avila Avila, passing both by Barajas morning and evening. There are also several buses from various Spanish cities Avila daily. Bus station of Avila: Avenida de Madrid, 2. Phone: 920 22 January 54 .



Rail: There are numerous daily trains to Ávila. Train station: Paseo de la Estación, 40. Phone: 920 240 202. www.renfe.com.

 

Taxi: Taxi If you prefer to come in there Taxirural Gredos. You can contact him (Daniel Garrosa) on 650 747 631 or email: taxirural.gredos @ gmail.com .



Car: If you come by car recommend them to ignore the GPS, if you have, because it would take for short but impassable roads especially in winter.


You can download this page "how to get" in pdf and follow the signs.
From Madrid

The A-VI, A Coruña road, exit Avila ï ¿½ & Avila gets rdquoVillacastín address.
In the ring there are few kilometers before reaching Ávila several indicators (Plasencia, Toledo, Salamanca, Valladolid⠀ |). We must continue to Plasencia (N-110) to find a new left direction indicator Arenas de San Pedro (N-502), take detour.
About 50 miles or so we arrived at the sale Rasquilla where we take a new desvíoa the right that says Barco de Ávila (c-500). From the House of the Hill desvíoa there are 14 kilometers.


From Cáceres

1 - By Plasencia: n-110 to Barco de Avila and then the C-500 address Parador de Gredos. at 1, 5 km to the House of the Hill, in Barajas.

2 - For Trujillo: NV, Navalmoral and before arriving at Talavera de la Reina turn left direction Ávila. in Ramacastañas take the right fork towards Ávila. after the rise of the Puerto del Pico, we Rasquilla the sale, where you have to take the left direction desvíoa Barco de Avila (C-500). Past Hoyos del Espino, 5 km to the home in Barajas.


From Salamanca


For the C-510 to Piedrahita, road Alba de Tormes. Piedrahita address Barco de Avila gets, there are take the C-500, direction Puerto Pico and Parador de Gredos.
You can also come by the Port of Port Chiay by Peña Negra (see maps).


From Toledo

Address Talavera de la Reina is caught. Talavera past turn off to the right direction Ávila. In Ramacastañas take the right fork towards Ávila.after the rise of the Puerto del Pico got to the sale Rasquilla, where you have to turn left towards the Barco de Ávila (C-500). From the House of the Hill desvíoa there are 14 kilometers.


From Badajoz

NV is taken and before arriving at Talavera de la Reina you have to turn left towards Avila. In Ramacastañas take the right fork towards Ávila. After the rise of the Puerto del Pico got to the sale Rasquilla, where you have to turn left towards the Barco de Ávila (C-500). From the turnoff to the House
Hillock's 14 miles.

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Casa del Altozano in Barajas

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Weekend includes two nights Friday-Sunday, Thursday, Friday, or Sat-Sun .
Week: includes 7 nights (8 days) .
Extra day: night added a weekend or longer stays.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations


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With 15 days before the signal is returned in full.
A week before the signal is not returned.
Reduction of stay when you are already enjoying the stay is not returned.

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Deposit 100.00EUR.

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