Hotel Rural Arroyo La Plata

La Bazana, four kilometres south of the towers

The hotel is in La Bazana, a small settlement about 4 km from the centre of Jerez de los Caballeros, on Calle Vistahermosa. Around it are dehesa and streams on the banks of the Ardila, the Guadiana tributary that crosses this part of the south-west sierra of Badajoz. By car you reach the old town in under five minutes; walking is not a practical option, especially at night. It is therefore a hotel for those travelling by car who want to sleep in the countryside, with the town at hand for sightseeing.

It has four rural-hotel stars and fifteen rooms, and is run by Bossh Hotels, which also runs the restaurant.

Fifteen rooms, some with a balcony

The fifteen rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen television, desk and free wifi. Some are spacious and have a balcony: if you want one, ask when booking. There are cots and extra beds for families. Check-in is from 12:30, an early time that is handy if you arrive in the morning, and check-out until 12:00. If you arrive earlier or leave later, they have luggage storage.

Reception closes at 22:00, although access to the facilities is open 24 hours: if you will arrive late, let them know.

Breakfast, dinner and terrace without going out

Breakfast is continental, from 9:00 to 11:30. The hotel restaurant serves dinner on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and lunch and dinner Friday to Sunday, with local produce and a family atmosphere; on Monday and Tuesday, then, you will have to dine in Jerez. There is a bar with a terrace, where they show matches. The hotel also organises weddings, communions and corporate events, so on some Saturdays there may be a celebration.

Parking and pets

Parking is free for guests. The hotel does not accept pets: if you travel with a dog, look for another option.

What you have five minutes away

In Jerez, the Templar alcazaba and the circuit of the wall by its gates, the towers of San Bartolomé and San Miguel and the Vasco Núñez de Balboa house museum, who was born in the town. Park below and walk up: the old town is steep and has narrow streets.