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Centenary Villa on the edge of mountain village near Madrid

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Pool
Exterior
Villa Carmen - detail terrace
Entrance Villa Carmen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Miraflores de la Sierra, Madrid
  • Place, Iglesia de la Asuncion
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gruta Nuestra Senora de Begona
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Gran Via
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Centenary Villa on the edge of mountain village near Madrid

Villa Carmen del Rosal is a centenary Villa on the edge of one of the most beautiful mountain villages in the Madrid area, Miraflores de la Sierra. It has a private entrance, terrace with beautiful views, secluded garden with roses and lilas and a salt water swimming pool. Villa Carmen del Rosal is the choice for those that are looking for a romantic and characterful holiday home... The stone walls, wooden beams, high windows, fire place... its the perfect place to relax both in summer and winter. Also great location for visits to Madrid (40 minutes) and day trips to El Escorial, Segovia, Toledo, Salamanca, and Avila. Just a five minute walk from the shops, cafes and many excellent restaurants of Miraflores. Situated along one of the ancient 'via pecuarias', nowadays walking routes, its also an excellent place for horseback riding, hiking, mountain climbing, paragliding and biking.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Miraflores de la Sierra

Located in Miraflores de la Sierra, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. La Penuela Golf Shot and Las Presillas Piscinas Naturales de Rascafria are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gruta Nuestra Senora de Begona and Cascada del Purgatorio. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Miraflores de la Sierra, Madrid

What's nearby

  • Iglesia de la Asuncion - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gruta Nuestra Senora de Begona - 9 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bernabéu Stadium - 53 min drive - 60.1 km
  • Gran Via - 59 min drive - 68.2 km
  • El Retiro Park - 60 min drive - 70.1 km

Getting around

  • Soto del Real Station - 15 min drive
  • Madrid (MAD-Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Junco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Cabaña - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Noria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nebula Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Llerja - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Centenary Villa on the edge of mountain village near Madrid have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Centenary Villa on the edge of mountain village near Madrid?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Centenary Villa on the edge of mountain village near Madrid on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$267, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Centenary Villa on the edge of mountain village near Madrid pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Centenary Villa on the edge of mountain village near Madrid?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Centenary Villa on the edge of mountain village near Madrid?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Centenary Villa on the edge of mountain village near Madrid?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Centenary Villa on the edge of mountain village near Madrid located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Iglesia de la Asuncion and Gruta Nuestra Senora de Begona. Ermita Nuestra Senora del Rosario and Castle of Manzanares el Real are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little Gem

Perfect home away from home with 3 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Great location for day trips to Avila and Segovia. The hosts were warm and welcoming and gave great information. House was well equipped for simple cooking. Mira Flores is a charming location. We really enjoyed our experience at Villa Carmen1
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2025
Thank you Elizabeth for staying with us. Very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay and that the house lived up to the expectations. Always welcome!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail B.

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A fabulous stay

We had a marvellous week at this cool, well managed and elegant old villa. The location is quiet and tranquil whilst the local cafes and bars are just 5mins walk away. The terrace provides incredible views of the mountains and the pool was cool and refreshing on hot afternoons
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Du Le M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and beautiful

The place is little bit up the hill but beautiful. Because of the weather, we did not get to use the garden and the pool but they are inviting. We did not cook any meals but only breakfasts because there are enough good restaurants around to be checked out. The owner is very friendly and easy to communicate. It's a very nice neighborhood.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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Lovely Town House

Very nice property in the middle of Miraflores just a ten minute walk into town which has numerous bars and restaurants. Three good bedrooms, all en-suite. Great sitting out area which always had some shade, lovely pool with 6 sun loungers. Frank was brilliant, full of ideas of where to go and what to do, these were in Spanish in the house and he even had them translated into English for us to understand better. We also had a couple of very minor problems which he sorted immediately.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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Outstanding stay

We stayed at Villa Carmen del Rosal for a week and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It is an old building with the accommodation situated all on one floor. Three lovely bedrooms with high ceilings and well equipped bathrooms. The outside area is lovely with a great pool. The only observation is that the house does not get the early morning sun so bear that in mind if you sunworshippers. Frank was very friendly and accommodating. He greeted us with wine and chocolate and made us feel very welcome. Anyone visiting should bear in mind that there are friendly cats that pop round in case anyone has an allergy. Miraflores de la Sierra is a lovely town with great restaurants. It is within close walking distance. The local supermarket is excellent and opened really long hours. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for visiting Miraflores and staying with us in Villa Carmen. It was a real pleasure meeting you and your family at our home this summer. Always welcome to come back.
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8/10 Good

Daniel H.

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Mountain villa in Miraflores

Frank was the perfect host and communicated well. The cold beer left in the refrigerator was a welcome surprise after the long drive from Porto. The location was quiet and not to far (800 meters) from the central square where restaurants (they are open for dinner at 8 pm at the earliest), grocery store, and shopping can be found. We stayed here 6 nights and used it as a base to visit Segovia, Toledo, Madrid, and the Miraflores region itself. The bedrooms were spacious as was the common area. The beds were very comfortable. Although the bedrooms were all ensuite, the bathrooms were tiny. Be prepared to take shifts. The pool area was a nice place to sit outside and read in the cooler parts of the day. We didn't use the pool itself as it was a bit too cold for our liking. Overall, it is a very nice place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

6/10 Okay

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Cosy, romantic hideaway in mountain village

We stayed a week in February, but had very severe weather with rain, sleet, snow (worst in 20 yrs!) and a bit of sunshine! The village of Miraflores is a real delight, with cafes, bars and restaurants all within easy walking distance. Good T.O. in main square. The train station in village is closed, but maybe just in the Winter? We decided to drive into Madrid (1 hour easy drive) and also used the underground metro with no problems. Be aware that in the Winter it is a good 4-5 degrees colder up in the mountains. Firstly I would emphasise that this is not what you might expect from a "villa"; it is in fact like an apartment. It is one big house, which has been divided up, and the owner lives in the main part, attached next door (some minor living noise through the walls). The accommodation is all on one floor, with terrific high ceilings, and it is very beautifully decorated, with a roaring log fire in Winter, and stylish decor. We were expecting a spacious villa with room for the kids to run around, but It is not ideal for a large family with children, but rather more suited to adults in my opinion. The kitchen area is very clean but basic, with no oven or kettle, no wine glasses(!)but does have a microwave and electric hob. Also there is absolutely no information provided in the house ie. no maps, instructions on appliances in house, no emergency contact details, no visitors book, no tourist information, and no handy hints for places to eat, visit, explore. Definitely one for the independant traveller. Bring your own. The Dutch owner Frank was very friendly and attentive, and helpful providing us with a welcome food pack on request. He also made sure we had enough logs for the fire when it was minus 1 degree! Unfortunately the internet WiFi didn't work for us, which was a problem for my husband who needed to contact his work. However the internet cafe in the village is great and very helpful. Frank tells us that many visitors have used the internet successfully so it may well have been our computer with the problem! Be warned for those travelling with children, there is only Spanish TV with no DVD player, and no English channels. Thank goodness for the Winter Olympics! Im sure in the Summer time the TV is not an issue at all. The beds are great, really comfortable, and plenty of towels and linen provided. Lovely to have 3 bathrooms, although small and shower rooms. Im sure the swimming pool would be fab in the warmer months.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Dear guests, thank you for your comments and my appologies for the bad weather. Total living surface of Villa Carmen is 250 m2, it is a semi-detached villa. Based upon the group size and needs of our guests, rooms are made available. On 2 floors there are in total, 6 bedrooms with 6 en-suite bathrooms, 2 living rooms and 2 kitchens. While so far demand has been mostly of smaller groups, the upper floor has not been included. Tariffs are based upon the use of 3 bedrooms, making the Villa an affordable option also for families and smaller groups. Use is exclusive, meaning that the floor / rooms that are not rented, are not used by anyone else... I appreciate all suggestions from our guests concerning how to make Villa Carmen the perfect holiday home... (I just bought a box with wine glasses and dvd/tdt device)... A part from the Madrid city guide (which is already in the house), I will look for other tourist guides... obviously I am also happy to advise you in person and make suggestions based upon the wants and likes of my different guests. As final remark, if you feel something is missing in Villa Carmen, dont wait till you are back home. Please let me know while you are here!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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Semana muito agradável na casa do Frank, que vive mesmo ao lado e está sempre disponível e cheio de simpatia, embora nem se dê por ele. A casa tem tudo o que é preciso e a piscina é óptima. Os nossos filhos adoraram e nós também.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymon S.

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Estancia y casa perfectas

La casa es espectacular, al igual que su estufa, muy acogedora, hemos estado de maravilla, ya que dispone del espacio necesario para seis personas, repetiríamos sin duda, mención especial para Frank, su dueño, muy buena predisposición para ayudarte!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel-Alexander v.

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Eine wunderschöne Woche in Miraflores de la Sierra

Wir haben eine sehr entspannte und schöne Woche in dem haus verbracht. Das einchecken verlief absolut Reibungslos und der Vermieter hat uns auch noch gute Tipps für Ausflüge gegeben. Einzig die Küche ist leider nicht so gut ausgestattet, was aber nicht wirklich schlimm ist, da es im Ort sehr viele gute Restaurants gibt. Insgesamt eine wunderschöne Urlaubswoche!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milagros A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa de ensueño

Es una casa pensada para descansar del stress del trabajo. Tiene muchísimo encanto, con mucho gusto decorada. Los colchones son magníficos, cada cama tiene dos almohadas, una dura y otra blanda. No he echado de menos mi propia cama. No descarto volver otra vez. Frank, el anfitrión, es genial. Nos dejó varios regalos y nos trató de maravilla.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marta m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Una casa preciosa!

La casa es preciosa y con una piscina maravillosa. Muy cómoda para 6 personas! Repetiremos sin duda!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2020
Muchas gracias Marta. Ha sido un placer teneros en Villa Carmen. Os esperamos! Un saludo, Frank
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sara f.

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Una casa espectacular Y un anfitrión de 10

Frank y su familia son los perfectos anfitriones de una casa preciosa que te traslada a la Toscana en mitad de la sierra madrileña. No le falta detalle. Y Frank esta Pendiente en todo momento de que todo esté bien, 100% recomendable, volveremos!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2020
Muchas gracias Sara. me encantaria volver a veros! Ha sido un placer! Frank
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10/10 Excellent

Javier J.

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Vacaciones

Una semana perfecta, encantados con el lugar y la casa. Todo con mucho detalle y muy agradable, y Frank encantador.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2020
Muchas gracias Javier por vuestra visita a Villa Carmen. Ha sido un placer teneros con nosotros esta semana y me alegro muchisimo saber que disfrutasteis de la casa. Espero volver a veros pronto. Un abrazo, Frank
Verified

8/10 Good

Neus T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Casa muy acogedora

Casa muy bonita, agradable y acogedora. Se encuentra a 10 min andando del Centro de Miraflores. La casa estaba completamente equipada (tv, Internet, lavadora, lavaplatos...) y el propietario muy agradable y servicial.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Isabel B.

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Fantastico!!! Muy muy Acogedor

Frank y su familia estuvieron muy atentos a que no nos faltase nada. Máximo detalle en la casa. Chimenea, útiles de cocina, descanso garantizado en un sitio muy silencioso con camas y ropa de cama de muy buena calidad. Estuvimos con nuestros 4 hijos y han estado encantados.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Frank is the most friendly and helpful owner you can wish for.

The accommodation is full of character and offers all the amenities and appliances you need to enjoy a fabulous holiday. The pool isn't heated but the salt water is great (you wouldn't know it is salt water) but no smell of chlorine and stinging eyes. The village has several bars and restaurants within 800 meters walk (up hill!), a good supermarket and several shops inc a superb fishmonger. There are some great trips over the mountains to historical sites incorporating some lovely scenery. Frank is just the best host you can wish for. 5 stars.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydie R.

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Charmante petite maison mitoyenne

Nous avons passé de bons moments dans cette maison avec sa grande et agréable terrasse, proche du centre ville à pied. Notre hôte, Franck, très sympathique, a pris le temps de nous parler des activités à faire, de nous donner de bonnes petites adresses ... 40 mn de Madrid, superbe route de montagne pour Segovia, de belles balades à faire aux alentours, dommage que la piscine ne soit pas chauffée, mais je recommande cette adresse.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Merci Lydie for you visit to Villa Carmen. We enjoyed having you in our house this summer. I hope the house lived up to your expectations and you are always welcome to come back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramona S.

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Traumhafte Unterkunft!!!!!!!!

Wir wurden sehr freundlich von Frank in dem sehr schönen Haus in sehr ruhiger Lage empfangen, in dem es an nichts fehlte!!! Ein altes Haus, sehr schön renoviert und ein perfekter Pool. Frank war ein hervorragender Gastgeber, er hatte viele Tipps und half wo er konnte, von Wanderausflügen bis zur günstigen Anreise nach Madrid.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
It was a pleasure to have you in Villa Carmen this summer. You are perfect guests! Always welcome to come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosa P.

Formidable

Hemos disfrutado de la hospitalidad de Frank, de su amabilidad, de la espléndida naturaleza y de todo el entorno Un buen fin de semana Repetiremos
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Thea S.

"Villa Carmen"

Goede wijn behoeft geen krans! Dit geldt in geval van villa Carmen, zowel voor het huis als voor de eigenaar. Beiden waren zoals we hoopten. Het huis met zijn "eeuwoude" charme en het prettige contact met de eigenaar. Frank heette ons van harte welkom. Gaf ons bij aankomst aardig wat informatie over de omgeving en de mogelijkheden om die te verkennen. Onze wandeling, van 8 kilometer over een van de oude veepaden was meer dan de moeite waard. De route door de bergen naar Segovia een aanrader. Rascafrya en Navacerrada staan in ons geheugen gegrift. Wat een prachtige tocht. Het huis met zijn hoge plafonds, fijne slaapkamers en dikke muren bracht ons gezellige avonden. Van het zwembad hebben we niet zoveel gebruik gemaakt. Mede door de vele trips, die we vanuit Miraflores gemaakt hebben. Madrid, Toledo, Segovia en El Escorial. Het klooster El Paular en heel indrukwekkend De Vallei van de Gevallenen. Een bezoek aan dit laatste zouden we zonder jouw aanraden gemist hebben. Dankjewel Frank. En zo ging ons verblijf eigenlijk veel te snel voorbij. Maar tussen al de trips was Villa Carmen en rustpunt. Kortom, wij allevier zijn blij, dat onze zoektocht naar een huis in de buurt van Madrid, ons heeft gebracht bij Villa Carmen del Rosal in Miraflores en de eigenaar Frank Diephuis.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Beste Thea, het was een aangenaam genoegen om jullie deze afgelopen herfst in Villa Carmen te mogen ontmoeten. Er is heel veel te genieten in en rondom Miraflores en ik hoop jullie zeker nog eens terug te zien. Met vriendelijke groet, Frank
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10/10 Excellent

Arma K.

Cosy New Year's Weekend With Friends

After having spent two New Year's Eve in the Belgian Ardennes, I finally convinced my Dutch sister and her friends that Madrid's Sierra is at least as beautiful. So we booked Frank's casa rural with a typical Dutch touch of "gezelligheid"(=cosiness). We definitely had a blast, enjoying the chimney, the couch AND the wonderful surroundings, doing several hikes in all possible directions. Frank took care of the slightest detail! I can recommend this to EVERYONE that wants a weekend away from it all!
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10/10 Excellent

Adel Z.

Wish we had more time

Great place to experience true Spanish living in luxury, and discover Madrid and surrounding area. Owner is an excellent host and best travel guide. I would follow his itinerary again. We were able to see Toledo Segovia El Escorial, Avilla and following owner's tips for the hidden gems in the region, the nature drive, medieval villages and monasteries. The best part was coming home to the Villa do some cooking along with wine. Our daughter adopted the neighborhood cat, and we all had had a great time. The villa had all the comforts of home, walking distance to all amenities in town to do shopping or dinning out. We would definitely visit again. More than enough for our family of four, easily suitable for 6 people.
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10/10 Excellent

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Charming Villa

My Family and I stayed at the villa for 2 weeks,The Villa has 3 good sized double bedrooms and has been tastefully decorated to a high standard.The pool is private and secure with a great terrace for BBQ and late night drinks. The local town has plenty of restaurents and bars,There is a small super market near by and local shops with fresh produce. There is a very good road network with Madrid and near by towns Frank the owner was very welcoming and was happy to give advice about Madrid and the local area. Overall it was a great holiday in a lovely location
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10/10 Excellent

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Recommended - beautiful villa, great location

Villa Carmen is an absolutely beautiful villa in a great location (quiet residential road with hardly any cars driving past). Has large outdoor area with enough room to sit on the top patio or by the large pool, which is not overlooked. The two are separated by 12 steep stone steps. Rooms are spacious with stone walls and high ceilings, keeping the villa cool. It was very clean and had essentials inc microwave, kettle, dishwasher & washing machine. The owner of the villa, Frank, is extremely friendly and helpful. We didn't have any problems and he made sure we had everything we needed (even went out immediately when he realised we didn't have a hair drier and bought one, even though he was going away that day, and most shops were closed, being Sunday). Frank recommended some really nice restaurants as well as places to go if we wanted a day trip, worth asking him for tips! The town is 10 mins walk away and has some lovely restaurants, most serving until around 10pm. One restaurant, Ilerja, at the end of the parade, serves amazing steaks, not too pricey! Staff are very helpful and friendly. A restaurant which served good Tapas and succulent steak was by a church on a cobbled street (can't remember the name, Frank will know). One restaurant TO AVOID is Meson Maito - food was disgusting. Lamb soup had been bulked up with soggy bread and lumps of fat, the salads were un-appetising. Staff were unhelpful, bordering on rude. Cost of the meal for 6 people which included 2 soups, 4 salads and 6 Cokes was well over 100euros. The supermarket is about 5 mins walk away (up steep hill, probably not suitable for those with walking difficulties) and is quite large - sells anything you’d need for the week. We got fresh bread from a little shop in town (check name with Frank) and opposite is a deli with a huge range of ham and cheese. Madrid is an hour away, bus goes from the main road (5 mins walk away). When you get to the bus station I'd recommend finding another bus that goes straight to the town centre (Sol) as we tried to walk before realising it would take 2 hours. We had a car as it was cheaper than getting transfers from the airport as there were 6 of us. Handy for trips to supermarket but unless you’re planning day trips you wouldn't really need one. I’d definitely recommend visiting Villa Carmen. We had a lovely, relaxing holiday, and ate delicious food - all in a stunning location. If I get the chance to go back again then I will do!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you Emma for your kind review. It was a pleasure to have you and your family in Villa Carmen and I surely hope you will have the chance to come back some day in the future. Concerning your comments on the restaurants, this is very helpfull for our future clients.. I will prepare for our guests a "scorecard", keeping track of the quality of food & services provided by the local restaurants. Concerning transportation, and for those that would rather not rent a car, please let me know and I will be happy to organize the transfer to/from the airport for groups up to 6 persons. Kind regards, Frank

About the host

Hosted by Frank Diephuis

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With a passion for nature, mountain sports and restoring historic buildings, the purchase of Villa Carmen in Miraflores de la Sierra was a logical decision. It took two years to restore and decorate the house and obtain the appropriate permissions for opening it as a Casa Rural (Bed & Breakfast).

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