Las Palomas Rural Complex

Las Palomas is a complex of tourist apartments and rural apartment-houses at the Las Gallardas spot in Jerte, among cherry orchards. It is one kilometre from the village and a kilometre and a half from the Garganta de los Infiernos Nature Reserve, with views of the hills and the valley. It is a base for those who prefer to cook at home and move around at their own pace, not a hotel with service.

Las Gallardas, one kilometre from Jerte

That kilometre leaves you close to everything in the village, with shops, bars and El Nogalón natural pool, and a few minutes' drive from the main entrance to the reserve, where the trail to Los Pilones starts. Paths among the cherry trees also begin at the door: in spring, with the cherry blossom, you have the trees in flower all around the house.

Ten apartments with fireplaces

The website speaks of ten accommodations: eight for two people and two for two to four. The rural apartment-houses, for 2 to 4 people, combine double and single beds depending on the layout, and have a private terrace. The tourist apartments are for two, with a double bed and balcony. All have a fireplace, wifi, a kitchen with utensils and a washing machine, and views of the hills.

The website does not publish prices: ask for availability on its booking page, by phone on 927 470 204 or by WhatsApp on 689 282 116.

Pool, stone barbecue and viewpoint

What is shared: a large garden, an outdoor pool with sun loungers and parasols, a stone barbecue to cook alongside other guests and a viewpoint over the valley. Parking is free for guests. As these are apartments with kitchens, you organise your own meals; if you prefer someone to cook for you, in Jerte there is Flor del Cerezo, the hospedería's restaurant, and beside the river Las Tenerías.

No pets, and check-out at 14:00

Pets are not admitted: the website itself explains this by allergies and hygiene. Check-in is at 12:00 and check-out at 14:00. To cancel you must give seven days' notice. Payment is in cash or by bank transfer, and you can extend your stay if there is room, by calling beforehand.

If you travel with a dog, Camping Valle del Jerte, at the entrance to the reserve, admits dogs on pitches and in bungalows.

Your own kitchen and no reception

For couples or small families who want several days in Jerte with their own kitchen, a fireplace for the Otoñada evenings and a pool in summer, and who don't need a reception or a restaurant in the same building. With a car you can reach all the villages in the valley; without one, the kilometre to the village is walkable.