La Encina Guapa. Country House. 20,000m2 of Privacy

Experience country living with all the comforts of modern living on this beautiful, completely enclosed and therefore absolutely private estate located within the Natura Network. The estate will offer you a peaceful and inspiring break and make you forget about hectic city life. It is designed for you to enjoy peace and nature. La Encina Guapa is a real hidden gem in the heart of the Tiétar Valley that promises simplicity and serenity. The space This is an off-grid home. If you need a place to stay where you can use energy, especially electricity, without being very aware of it, La Encina Guapa is probably not the most suitable destination. The experience we offer is designed for those who have the desire to disconnect and return to basics while maintaining a more than acceptable level of comfort, without leaving a trace. Our mission is to help our guests create wonderful family memories on our farm. As a team, we aspire to make your stay as comfortable as possible and we want to make sure that our accommodation will meet your expectations. We are convinced that the only way to achieve this is if we are very honest in conveying what we consider acceptable from you as a guest and what you can and cannot expect from us as hosts and obviously from the accommodation itself. Please note that La Encina Guapa is intended as a quiet retreat for family groups of up to 10 people only. If you have ANY other plans in mind, please contact us before making your reservation. Our bookings are instantaneous so please read the full description of our accommodation especially the House Rules before booking, we are here for you so if you have any questions in the process regarding our rules, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you. In any case, if you didn't do so before booking, if after reading the description and the House Rules you think there's a reason why you can't follow them, you, our guest, have the option to cancel your reservation at no cost within 48 hours. Please note that we have a strict cancellation policy. SPOILER URBANITA. Just the right amount of rustic! The Finca is located in the middle of nature, which means that it is very likely that while you enjoy your walks in the extensive green areas, you will be accompanied by certain “cuates” (as we say in Mexico) such as flies, bees, wasps, spiders (the occasional spider web), the meadow will itch, the birds will want to share an unforgettable moment with you, the lizards will want to accompany you around the corners of the house and the occasional mouse will flee at hearing strange footsteps approaching. We know that the countryside is not necessarily for everyone and it is probably not the accommodation you are looking for, but if you adjust your expectations a little, keep an open mind while trying to take advantage of the experience discovering the peace that can be found in the silence and the opportunities that the countryside presents, we assure you that you will be surprised and will remember the visit for many years. Location Located in the heart of the Tiétar Valley, this estate has the best of both worlds. It is isolated enough to be totally private — the nearest house is 1.8 kilometers away — but at the same time, to the southwest and only 1 kilometer away, you will find the entrance to the nearest village, La Iglesuela del Tiétar. It is a charming village that still retains its traditional architecture with the typical characteristics of the mountainous constructions of Ávila. Cantilevered roofs, balconies on some facades, and long roof profiles are some of the most significant features. The town's boundaries even go up the slopes of Gredos. To the northeast and just 10 kilometers away is La Adrada, one of Spain's magical villages. This village sits at the foot of a hill on which a castle was erected that was a temporary residence of Enrique III, Juan II, Enrique IV and which even received a visit from the Catholic Monarchs. This great monument has been restored thanks to its transfer to the City Council by the García Moreno family - former owners of the castle - and the impulse of several institutions that have transformed it into the Historical Interpretation Center of the Tiétar Valley. Length The house is located within an oak grove with: A 20,000 square meter meadow. Over 300 trees. Over 400 hedges and flowers. Pool Its entire perimeter is enclosed with a 2-meter-high torsion mesh. An internal gravel perimeter road almost one kilometer long, which allows guests to tour the entire property by car, on foot, by bicycle or quad. Construction The construction of just over 340 square meters distributed over two floors, was completely renovated in 2019 and has: Exterior walls almost half a meter thick. Insulation with 8-centimeter-thick SATE system. The roof of the house was replaced to insulate it with a 10 cm layer of sprayed foam. Double glazed windows in PVC, Kommerling brand. All areas have central gas heating, and the living room and two bedrooms also have air conditioning Tiling on new floors and walls. The electrical, hydraulic, sanitary and data installations were completely updated. House The house has on the ground floor 2 large covered porches of wood with a rustic finish, a lobby, a bar, a living room with a dining room and a living room, a commercial grade kitchen, 1 half bathroom and a bedroom with a bathroom. Upstairs, a hallway with a spectacular window and 3 individually designed bedrooms, all en suite with a bathtub and shower for you to enjoy without worries, and finally an uncovered terrace with spectacular views both day and night. We believe that the house's occupancy is perfect for 8 people, but the living room has a sofa bed that converts into a double bed if you want to share with up to 10 people. Ground Floor Detail Access Before entering the house you will find a large terrace full of flowers and with a small table for two people perfect for having a beer in the afternoon. This terrace houses a beautiful designer firewood holder that will cover all your fire needs, stocked with the best firewood (oak). Lobby + Bar On this terrace, you will find a small rustic porch with a beautiful wooden bench that surrounds the main door and that will give you a very warm welcome to the lobby where you will find a small cloakroom to leave your belongings and will take you directly to the “Bar El Mero, Mero”. Yes, you read correctly, the house has its own bar where you can enjoy fun gatherings with your family, partner, friends or favorite people. The lobby and bar have: A closet/wardrobe. Bar. 3 Tolix stools Cups Guitar Electronic keyboard with table and bench Servibar service at an additional cost HALF BATH In the entrance hall you will find a fully remodeled half bathroom. PVC blinds on double glazed windows with fireproof curtains. Living room To the right of the lobby is a large glazed living room with double fireproof curtains that connects it with the lounge porch, swimming pool, and around 10,000 meters of meadow. It has: A large living room. 1 convertible two-seater sofa. 2 four-seat sofas, all leather. A wood-burning stove that invites you to spend “Those gray autumn days that make us sad.” A 55-inch flat-screen Sony TV with access to Netflix, HBO, and other streaming services. Apple TV Netatmo Weather Station that you can check in real time Heating and air conditioning A bookcase with a small - but very well chosen - collection of books and board games. Folding windows with double glazing and an exclusive design. These allow the space to double — when you're inside the house you'll feel as if you were outside in the gardens. The rustic dining room consists of: A wooden table for 12 people, perfect for a small social gathering! (built with wood recovered from the porches). Cupboard with Nespresso coffee and tea station - both pieces of furniture made with our own hands, we consider ourselves wood lovers and aspiring artisans. The cupboard has dishes, cutlery, glasses, cups, tablecloths and napkins for 10 people. PORCH LOUNGE A wooden dining room with very comfortable “Sevillian” style chairs. A complete wooden room with outdoor coating. 3 ceiling fans to cool off during the summer. 2 outdoor gas heaters. Remember the classics “whoever closes the porches in winter deserves a place in hell. Direct pool access. Second perimeter of flowering hedges to keep the pool area private. From this porch you can enjoy beautiful views towards the Sierra de San Vicente, El Piélago, La Iglesuela del Tiétar, not to mention the grandiose and colorful sunsets. Seeing these elements together will make you feel like you're inside a painting in real time. The rear view of the property in the spring will allow you to witness a natural phenomenon that comes back at this time, the migration of the cranes. The event is repeated twice a year (spring and fall), but its spectacular nature never fails to impress. Tens of thousands of specimens cross the sky. Cooking On the left side of the lobby, the house has a dream kitchen of commercial grade, it is a modern kitchen fully equipped with: Large island support table designed to be a shared space - also homemade. A gas stove with 6 extra-large burners. Industrial range hood with LED lighting Vintage wood-burning stove, the endearing “grandma's stoves” ideal for heating the house while enjoying the stews simmered in a wood-burning oven -Jaky will miss preparing her famous Mexican dishes there-. Stainless steel side tables and shelves. A refrigerator with freezer 1 extra-large double sink. Dishwasher. Blender, food processor, ice maker, Kitchen Aid mixer/kneader, microwave oven, coffee maker, mechanical juicer, spoons and ladles, Tupperware, kettle, mandolin, ovenware, digital scale, grater, sieve, professional pots and pans, pasta pot, extra large chopping boards, iron pots and pans for wood-burning stove, trays, oven trays and molds, professional knife set. Olive oil, salt, pepper, and condiments. Stainless steel hook or ceiling support for pans. Fully stocked woodpile for the wood-burning stove. Perfect northeast orientation for breakfast watching the sunrise in any season of the year. Communication to the Kitchen Porch through a large balcony door. Both the door and the window have PVC blinds and double glazing. We encourage our guests to use our kitchen as we believe it is a unique and fun experience. It's a full-fledged battle kitchen… and easy to clean KITCHEN PORCH A rustic farmhouse-style dining room conveniently located next to the kitchen. This will allow you to prepare delicious dishes while serving comfortably at the table. A comfortable 4-seater sofa. Side tables. 2 Adirondack rocking chairs. A fire pit or portable bonfire. Access to almost 10,000 square meters of green areas and a garden of more than 900 square meters. A second perimeter of flowering hedges to keep the house's gardens even more private. Fruit trees such as pear, apple, peach, pomegranate, plum, mandarin, lemon, orange and fig trees. Ornamental trees such as Maples, Love Trees, Ginkgo Biloba, Shade Platains, Pines, Magnolias, Prunus, Strawberry Trees, Elms, Liquidambar, Almond Trees, and Holm Oaks, to name a few. 3 ceiling fans to cool off during the summer 2 outdoor gas heaters. Suite 3 Before climbing the stairs and next to the bar, you will find the most accessible room in the entire house, featuring: A king size bed. Private bathroom. Shower and bathtub combo. Ceiling fan. Air conditioning. Extra large full closet. Full-length mirror. A nightstand. A 55-inch flat-screen Sony TV with access to Netflix, HBO, and other streaming services. Private access to one of the porches through its balcony door. PVC blinds on double-glazed doors and windows with fireproof curtains. A ceiling fan to cool off during the summer. Going up the stairs from the ground floor to the top floor you will find a small hallway with a panoramic window that will surprise you with its spectacular views of the property and the Piélago — especially at dawn. We assure you that the best way to start the day is to take a moment before going down the stairs. You will not regret it. This hallway leads to the 3 upstairs bedrooms and a large uncovered terrace. Master Suite This is our signature room, featuring: A king size bed. Air conditioning. A ceiling fan to cool off during the summer. Extra large full closet. Full-length mirror A nightstand 55-inch Sony Flat Screen TV with access to Netflix, HBO, and other streaming services. Extra large shower with granite floor and transparent tempered glass screens. Bathtub for 2 people. Carefully designed next to a low, wide window that allows you to see the stars while lying there. The Perseids, popularly known as the Tears of San Lorenzo, are a prolific annual meteor shower during July and August. Seeing them from here is a real spectacle. Private access to the upper floor terrace. PVC blinds on double-glazed doors and windows with fireproof curtains Suite 1 A room almost as spacious as the master suite is equipped with: A king-size bed. Air conditioning. A ceiling fan to cool off during the summer. Extra large closet. Full-length mirror A nightstand. 55-inch Sony Flat Screen TV with access to Netflix, HBO, and other streaming services. Private bathroom with bathtub and separate shower. Views of the garden and the Sierra. PVC blinds on its 3 double glazed windows with fireproof curtains Suite 2 The smallest room has one of the best views on this floor towards the Piélago and the estate's noble area. It has: Double bed with Emma mattress - the most award-winning mattresses in Europe -. Closet and chest of drawers. Air conditioning. A ceiling fan to cool off during the summer. Full-length mirror A nightstand. 55-inch Flat Screen Sony TV with access to Netflix, HBO, and other streaming services. Private bathroom with bathtub and separate shower. PVC blinds on its 3 double glazed windows with fireproof curtains. Terrace The balcony doors on the left side of the hallway take you directly to the terrace where you will have the opportunity to relax and enjoy the exclusive panoramic views. To your right is the Sierra de San Vicente. Seeing it completely snow-covered in winter is a privilege. To your left, the Puerto del Piélago. Amazing! Technology Don't be confused by the term rustic. Yes, the house is in the middle of nature, but it's a smart house. Due to our location, we have: Satellite internet system so you can stay connected or if your intention is to telework, we have a download speed of 50 Mbps, upload speed of 10 Mbps and a prioritized consumption of 150 GB! Our data plan is unlimited, but keep in mind that if previous guests have streamed movies and reached the high-speed data limit, Internet access may slow down, so if you plan to stream any video, be sure to download it before your stay. Wi-Fi in 80% of the property - extenders do not reach the boundaries. Surround sound in the house and porches that you can control from your mobile. Smart control via an iPad, - please make sure there is at least 1 "geek or tech" in your group. TVs ready to connect easily with your favorite streaming service; Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, HBO, Movistar Plus, Rakuten TV, Starzplay, etc. But if what you want most is to enjoy your group without technological distractions, you will also find many board games, a collection of general literature books, and magazines.We encourage you to look in the living room bookcase! A pool The property has a saltwater chlorination pool with the following measurements: Length 10 meters Width 4.20 meters Depth from 1.15 to 2 meters. One of the biggest advantages of salt chlorination as a pool water cleaning system is that the chlorine comes from salt, and not from harsh chemicals as with traditional chlorine, which leaves traces of substances that are harsh on the skin and eyes. Saline chlorination, on the other hand, does not irritate the eyes or skin, nor does it damage the hair. The salt level of these pools is remarkably lower than the salt level in the sea, specifically one tenth or less, as salty as a tear. The water does not have that characteristic smell of chlorine pools. It's a more natural and healthier option. Green Areas We encourage our guests to explore the 20,000 square meters of the property, take walks through the extensive green areas or on the perimeter road. The property is surrounded in its entirety by flowering hedges - each season of the year you will discover different colors and smells - these will keep your walks completely private. Throughout the year, but especially in spring and fall, you will be surprised by the amount of wildlife you can observe, such as wild boars, foxes, wild cats, weasels, deer, roe deer, hares, rabbits, not to mention cows and horses. If you are a bird watcher, consider that the property is very close to a ZEPA (Special Protection Area for Birds) area, so you can continuously observe species such as: booted eagles, snake eagles, black kites, red kites, hawks, griffon vultures, black vultures, partridges, white storks, swallows, swifts, common airplanes, sparrows, hoopoes, cuckoos, goldfinches, Turkish pigeons, calandrias, cascadeñas, oropéndolas, common blackbirds, and great tits, to name a few. Fun fact: if you're lucky you can see white storks walking around the farm looking for mowing remains to form their nests in the tower of the Iglesuela. They currently live there all year round. Corners of the estate The hen house, the orchard, the rocking swing, the hammocks, the “pikiniki” table (Alberto calls it that in a playful way because of the time he spent designing it), the pergola with rose bushes and the bench swing are just some of the “little corners” on the farm designed to make each of these an unforgettable experience. Sustainability The house is not connected to the electricity grid. This is a self-sustaining house. Therefore, taking advantage of the resources of our environment to minimize our carbon footprint, the house works completely with clean energies such as the sun and air. With this, we will offset the carbon footprint of your trip to the farm. We have a state-of-the-art solar and wind self-consumption system. As a guest of this property, you'll receive a complimentary basket with local handicrafts to be part of the Tiétar Valley experience. We look forward to seeing you soon! Guest access The entire space will be yours and your group's during the stay. You are free to use every corner of the property. Please enjoy the Finca and make yourself at home. Other things to note We accept instant bookings from guests as long as they have: Are 24 years or older A complete Airbnb profile A photo on their User profile Have verified their ID, email, and phone number. Have at least one good review Registration Details Spain - National registration number ESFCTU00004501600017504700000000000000000000000000000 Castilla La Mancha - Regional registration number 45012120300