Holiday homes and villas in El Bosque

El Bosque is a small village in the mountains of Cádiz, right next to the Los Alcornocales Natural Park and about 20 minutes from Arcos de la Frontera. If you are looking for a house to stay in, the first thing you should know is that most of the 39 available options are concentrated in the town centre or its immediate surroundings. The houses inside the village, such as Casa Martina or CASA MARIA LUISA, allow you to walk to the bars, the square and the Majaceite river, which is the main attraction for strolling. On the other hand, if you prefer peace and views of the valley, you will be interested in the houses on the outskirts, such as El Garrotal or Casa Rural Majaceite, which usually have more land and a terrace, but require a car for everything. The difference between them is not only in the location: those in the centre tend to be renovated village houses, with thick walls and a layout over several floors, while those on the periphery are more modern or rural, with a garden and barbecue area.

As for prices, the cheapest rental is around 75 euros per night, but the average is 263, so the range is wide. If you want to pay less, avoid bank holidays and Easter, and look at weekdays from November to March; there it is easy to find houses for under 100 euros. In summer and on long weekends, houses with a pool or a good patio shoot up, and many require minimum stays of two or three nights. The average category of the accommodations is 3.8 stars, which means you should not expect great luxuries, but rather decent and clean houses, with the basics for a getaway. Keep in mind that in the listing there are 38 holiday homes, 30 apartments, 5 hotels, 2 guest houses and 1 villa; if you are travelling in a large group, the villa or the large houses work out better for you than several apartments.

To get there, the most practical option is by car: from Jerez de la Frontera it takes about 50 minutes along the A-382 and then the A-372. There is no train or direct bus that will leave you in the village frequently, so if you come without a car, you will have to combine a bus to Arcos and then a taxi. Once there, getting around is easy because everything is less than ten minutes away on foot, but to go to the Majaceite hiking routes or to the Garganta Verde you need a vehicle. Before booking, check carefully whether the house has heating or air conditioning, because in winter the stone houses get very cold and in summer the heat is intense. Also check whether the price includes bed linen and towels, whether there is a deposit, and whether final cleaning is included or paid separately; in the rural accommodations in this area it is common for them to charge you a supplement of 20 to 40 euros for cleaning.