Your base for most of the week is pretty Navafría, a typical mountain village in the foothills of the Guadarrama Sierra, which has been designated a natural park. Surrounded by mature pine forests on the mountain tops and green pastures and oak forest on the lower slopes, it is a relaxed village where the local people work the woodland and tend their cattle. There is a natural swimming pool here (open in July and August) where the River Cega flows gently through the village.
La Posada Mingaseda (rural hotel), NavafríaMeal arrangements: dinner & breakfast
This charming rural inn is set in an outstanding location in the heart of the mountain village of Navafría. There are 14 individually styled rooms and family suites, decorated with great attention to detail, using rich fabrics, antique furniture and local materials. There are comfortable lounges and pretty gardens full of quiet corners in which you can relax into the local pace of life! The restaurant serves excellent local cuisine based on traditional Segovian recipes. In summer, there is a natural pool in the village for outdoor swimming.
Hotel Rural la Data (rural hotel), GallegosMeal arrangements: dinner & breakfast
Located in the heart of this quiet mountain village, this delightful hotel has been beautifully converted from a village house and boasts spacious common areas, a shady terrace and pleasant garden. The bedrooms are designed to accommodate families, each room having a mezzanine floor to provide the children with their own sleeping area.
Hostería del Arco (rural hotel), PedrazaMeal arrangements: breakfast only
You receive a warm welcome here in the centre of medieval Pedraza. It has been recently converted into a comfortable hotel with modern décor, and offers wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. There is a small lounge, a tranquil courtyard and a café-restaurant.
Hotel Catalonia Las Cortes (4*), Madridoptional add-onMeal arrangements: breakfast only
This very well-appointed hotel is located adjacent to the Plaza Santa Ana in the Barrio de las Letras area, where the bohemian life and the nightlife of old Madrid mingle. This is the perfect location for seeing the historic and cultural sights of the city, most notably the 'Golden Triangle of Art' which comprises the Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza and the Reina Sofia art galleries.
Built in the 18th century as the palace of the Duke of Noblejas, it oozes charm and character, boasting original frescoes, mirrors, stained glass plus all modern comforts. The hotel's two restaurants specialise in international cuisine with a Mediterranean flavour, prepared with fresh seasonal products, should you choose to dine in.