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  • 3 bathrooms

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It's not every day that you get to stay somewhere quite like Villafranca. From the large seventeenth-century stone wall to the escape tunnel that doubles as a coffee table, the exposed wooden beams to the double height ceilings – history and character really are everywhere you look. We're not sure how practical the door that's been upcycled into a dining table will be for eating but, as it's located in central La Latina, there's no shortage of tapas restaurants, beautiful gardens, and food markets nearby.


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What to expect


Highlights

The antique brasstaps

The antique brasstaps

The door that's been upcycled into a dining table

The door that's been upcycled into a dining table

The stunning entrance

The stunning entrance

The beautiful seventeenth-century stone wall

The beautiful seventeenth-century stone wall

The view from the old escape tunnel

The view from the old escape tunnel

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Home truths

    The open-plan ground floor backs directly onto a shared and relatively cluttered courtyard which might be a privacy issue for some

    The kitchen's basic provision of ingredients and crockery isn't spectacular, and the absence of a working oven or generous workspace makes it less than ideal for preparing elaborate dinners

    At a mere 2mbps, the WIFI connection slow and patchy in some areas

    Without an air conditioning unit, the apartment may feel a little stuffy – especially during the swelteringly hot summer months

    While five of the guests will be sleeping on the mezzanine, two will need to settle for the sofa bed below them

    The bathroom in the main house on the ground floor has a small leak

About this stay


Amenities

Laptop friendly workspace

Wi-fi

Pets allowed

Parking available

Washing machine

Garden

Bedrooms & bathrooms

3 bedrooms, 5 beds

3 bathrooms

Extras


VIP services

24/7 concierge

Arrange a chef

Baby sitting

Cab booking

Daily cleaning

Luggage storage

Restaurant reservations

Tickets and experience booking

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Opera y Palacio Real

The small neighbourhood of Opera y Palacio Real sits next to the Royal Palace and its grand squares with manicured gardens. It’s also home to El Teatro Royal, the grand opera house. This part of town has an abundance of space and is far less busy than other parts of central Madrid – the calmness of the area makes it popular with families. You’ll find high-end local shops to peruse, as well as excellent restaurants, in this refined and sedate neighbourhood.

Explore the area

Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Shop for fresh ingredients at Mercado de la Cebada

Shop for fresh ingredients at Mercado de la Cebada

This iconic market that's been open for over a hundred years specialises in fresh food only. Come for the best seafood, fruit, and vegetables.

Dine at the iconic Casa Lucio

Dine at the iconic Casa Lucio

This nineteenth-century Spanish tavern-style restaurant has a lively atmosphere, which makes it popular with tourists. Make sure you book a table and try the famous Huevos Rotos!

Mix art and cocktails at Hopper

Mix art and cocktails at Hopper

Hopper is a unique bar in La Latina, where you can see exhibitions while enjoying a cocktail–both their cocktail menu and cultural offer change often, so one visit is not enough.

Dine and drink with great views at El Viajero

Dine and drink with great views at El Viajero

One of Madrid's most popular summer hangouts with a shabby chic vibe, El Viajero offer fantastic tapas and great space for a beer in the sun.

Hunt for treasures at El Rastro

Hunt for treasures at El Rastro

Every Sunday, a small area of Madrid turns into the most popular flea market–El Rastro. Hundreds of shoppers scout for rare items, and they say side streets have the best goods.

Enjoy the sunset at Las Vistillas Gardens

Enjoy the sunset at Las Vistillas Gardens

The people of Madrid use this charming green space in the summer to relax and picnic on its terraces.

Get around

Airport

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas

1 hr 1 min

Subway station

La Latina

5 min

Train station

Pirámides

16 min

Bus stop

San Francisco El Grande

2 min

Local shops & services

Convenience store

2 min

Cafe

3 min

Pharmacy

2 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

Pets welcome

No parties or events

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 13:00

Departure before 11:00

Has a lift

Wifi speed: 2Mbps

No air con

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    24

    hours

    Cancel at least 24 hours before your check-in date for a full refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 24 hours away.

Host


This home is managed by Micol

This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Micol is Italian, but has lived in Madrid for the past eight years. When renovating her three apartments, she was careful to honour the building's industrial past. Staying with Micol, you'll see once-functional historic features given new life as charming ornaments.

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