Feeling more adventurous? Learn more about Spain and its language by picking one of the following specialist courses, or simply come and rent our house : 

Specialist courses

Work on your Spanish language skills in the morning and then choose from the following options for the afternoons: 
Dates: To suit you and your group, 4 - 6 people in order to run a course.

Spanish cuisine

Ever wanted to make the perfect Spanish omelette or paella? Here’s your chance to learn how to cook meat, fish, pulses 
and vegetables the Spanish way. Recipes will include cocido, tortilla, torrijas and many more... Enjoy the full experience, from buying at local markets, preparing and cooking, then savouring the delights of your work, washed down by a glass of
good wine!

Walking Holidays

Explore the rugged mountainous beauty of the Sierra de Guadarrama and climb up to 2430m high Peñalara. Other highlights include La Mujer Muerta, the razor sharp ridge of Siete Picos and the pine forests around Valsain. Lowland walking includes exploring the gorge of the Rio Duratón, famous for its birdlife (especially vultures) and the old drove routes of the Soriana.
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La Mujer Muerta

Guided cycling holiday

Segovia offers unrivalled opportunities for road cycling and mountain biking. Situated on a the edge of the Sierra de Guadarrama and the plain, there are options for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Days on the road include mountain passes like the challenging Puerto de Navacerrada (1858m), Puerto de Navafria (1778m), Cotos(1830m) and fantastic descents into the valleys of Lozoya and Segovia.  Easier, flatter routes also abound and allow us to explore the hidden gems of historic towns in the province of Segovia. 
Option of a bilingual guide accompanying your rides or self guided with our own easy to follow printed route guides.

Historical Tours

If your interest is in more modern history then let us guide you around the battle sites of the Spanish civil war with trenches, fortifications and shell holes  providing a poignant backdrop to this story. The front line was within a few km of Revenga (the setting for Hemingway’s ‘For whom the bell tolls’) and the remains are clear to see when one knows where to look.

Cultural Study breaks 

Experience Castilla’s rich cultural and historical heritage including Segovia’s impressive Roman aqueduct and the last gothic cathedral in Spain. Smaller towns also boast more than their fair share of fascinating monuments and buildings like the castles of Coca, Cuéllar, and Pedraza, the royal palace at San Ildefonso de La Granja, the hill top preserved medieval towns of Sepúlveda and Turégano.

Bird watching

Famed for its birds of prey, the countryside around Segovia is home to a wide variety of birdlife. The gorges in Segovia and Soria are particularly noted for their breeding Eurasian White-headed Duck Oxyura leucocephala, Griffon and Egyptian Vultures, Golden Eagles, Red-billed Choughs, Kites, with larks and Stone-curlews on the surrounding dry páramo, and with a great deal of luck, wintering Alpine Accentor and Wallcreeper in the gorges too.

Would you like to practise your language skills in the real Spain?


Beautiful countryside to explore and a garden to relax in when  you need a break! Sleeps 8. 

From £ 300 per week, depending on the season.
You can simply rent a house in Revenga, Segovia, where you’ll need your Spanish to get by using the small shops & bakery in the village. There is a regular bus service to Madrid and Segovia and a fast train to Madrid, Toledo, Sevilla and Valladolid.
Close to Avila, La Granja, Riofrio, Sepúlveda and lots of lovely villages.