Centenary Villa on the edge of mountain village near Madrid

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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