Birdwatchers won't want to miss this lovely six-room casa rural just 12km southeast of Trujillo. It's run by expert birdwatchers, Martin and Claudia, who also run Birding Extremadura. Each room is different, but they're nicely turned out and inhabit a former winery, with olive groves in abundance. There's also a dinner-only restaurant (€20) in the wine cellar.
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