El Bulín de Patones

Four studios named after stones

El Bulín de Patones is four rural-tourism studios in a single house at Calle de las Escuelas, 6, in Patones de Arriba, with a shared outdoor courtyard. Each has its own kitchen and bathroom; there is no common lounge. They are named after stones:

• Granito and Pizarra, on the ground floor: one bedroom with a double bed and a sofa bed, for two adults and a child.
• Mica, a duplex between the ground and first floors: two bedrooms, with a double bed and two singles, for two adults and two children.
• Cuarzo, a duplex on the top floor: the same as Mica, for two adults and two children.

Booking all four sleeps up to 14 people, with a maximum of 10 adults and 4 children, so it works for a family or friends' get-together in the village.

What they have inside

The kitchens have a ceramic hob, microwave, fridge and Nespresso and Italian coffee makers. There is central heating, air conditioning, wifi and Smart TV with Netflix and Prime Video. There is no fireplace, barbecue or pool. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00, with free late check-out if available; in Patones there is no Sunday check-in. Access is by digital lock, with the details arriving when you check in online.

Two dogs per stay, except in Cuarzo

They accept up to two dogs per stay in Granito, Pizarra and Mica, for €20 per stay, if you mention it when booking. In Cuarzo they are not accepted.

The car and the village

Car access to Patones de Arriba is reserved for residents and authorised vehicles. As a guest you can request in advance a permit from the 'Mi Estancia' area to park in the residents' car park at the village entrance, although the permit does not guarantee a space. Otherwise, park free at Patones de Abajo and go up the Barranco Path, about 800 metres.

Who runs it

It is part of El Bulín, which manages more than forty houses in twelve villages of the Sierra Norte of Madrid and Segovia, with direct booking on its website and service on 918 699 200 or at [email protected]. Price and availability are seen in its booking engine.

From the door you walk to Patones de Arriba and the restaurants, such as El Rey de Patones, a few steps away; by car, the Pontón de la Oliva is about ten minutes away.