El Cerezal de los Sotos

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The Jerte valley is known for gorgeous casas rurales like this one. It's a quiet, homey, adults-only stone house dating from 1890, with beams, an open fireplace and spacious attractive rooms set amid cherry orchards and sweeping lawns above the river. Follow the signs over the bridge from Jerte; it's 1km southwest. There's a two-night minimum stay and dinner is available.


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