Group Accommodation in Spain: the Whole Estate, Just for You
El Molino del Feo is a unique 3-hectare estate located in the municipality of Ventosilla y Tejadilla (Segovia), surrounded by the San Juan River, and just 1 hour from Madrid, 35 minutes from Segovia, and 15 minutes from medieval towns such as Pedraza and Sepúlveda. It is a haven of privacy and peace nestled in the heart of nature, among forests of juniper and oak trees.
It features two charming, separate houses that can accommodate 10 people: 6 in the main house and 4 in the annex house, plus up to 3 more on extra beds. You can rent both houses together or just the main house. In either case, the entire property is available exclusively for your use.
Both houses have drinking water and radiator heating in every room. There is no 4G/5G signal inside the houses (only at the top of the estate), but the Wi-Fi is strong enough to work from, and you can switch it off if you want a complete digital detox. The beds are the most comfortable we could find, and on arrival you will find cotton bed linen, down duvets and top-quality cotton towels.
We try to make sure you have everything you need, so the only thing you have to bring is your own food, for the days you don’t feel like going out to try the excellent local cuisine.
A pool? Even better: 500 metres of private river with natural river pools
There’s no pool, and you won’t miss it. The property has 500 meters of its own river with natural pools for swimming, nestled among junipers and oaks: clean water, no chlorine, no set hours, and you won’t have to share it with anyone.
Romantic Getaway Near Madrid: The Entire Estate for Two
If there are two of you, you can also book the estate just for yourselves. You’ll stay in the main house, and the rest of the property—3 hectares, the river, and the gardens—will be exclusively yours, with no other guests, just an hour from Madrid. A romantic getaway where luxury means peace and quiet.
Main House (Watermill)
The main house is the old watermill. It has 3 bedrooms and two large shared bathrooms, plus a spacious living room and a dining room for up to 10 people.
The kitchen has just been renovated and is fully equipped, so you can enjoy cooking on the days you’d rather not go out to discover the excellent local food. It has a fridge, freezer, oven, microwave and dishwasher, and the most complete kitchenware possible: table linen, crockery and cutlery for 10.
Annex House (Weaving Mill)
The annex house is the old weaving mill, although no trace of the loom remains after the renovation. It stands just a few metres from the main house. It is only opened for groups of more than 6 people; for smaller groups it stays closed.
It has two double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a small living room where a double sofa bed and an extra bed can be set up, for up to 3 more guests.
Front Garden
The front garden has a porch and wooden tables and chairs where you can relax and enjoy the wonderful surroundings. It also has a built-in barbecue and direct access to the river.
Discover the pleasure of a slow breakfast, lunch or dinner in complete harmony with nature.
Back Garden
The back garden is crossed by streams, little bridges and an old well. It has another area to gather or eat, with tables made from the old millstones and rustic benches made from juniper logs.
It is the perfect spot to sit and listen to the river flowing through the estate, or to make a long lunch last even longer.
Estate
The estate covers 3 fenced hectares, exclusively for you. You can take lovely walks through a forest of juniper, oak and poplar and along the riverbank. Children and adults alike can enjoy a total immersion in nature.
The estate guarantees complete privacy: no one will see or disturb you.
And if you fancy longer hikes, the estate is surrounded by countryside, so you can set off on foot straight from the gate, no car needed.
River Swimming: Better than a Pool
The San Juan River runs for 500 metres through the estate, forming natural pools of clean, chlorine-free water just for you. In summer they are the best plan of the day: a swim, a book on the bank in the shade of the poplars, or letting the children discover the river.
Access is right by the front garden, a few steps from the house. No opening hours and no other swimmers: the river is as exclusive as the rest of the estate.
We hope you enjoy your stay in our home, at least as much as it has fulfilled our dreams.
We would love you to feel as if it were your own home, both in enjoying it and in looking after it.
We wish you a happy and peaceful stay, one that fills your spirit, your senses, and your relationships with fulfillment!
Carlos and Ana, millers
Frequently Asked Questions
The Molino del Feo is a watermill dating back at least to the mid-19th century, although there is no exact record of its date of construction, and the villagers believe it is over 200 years old. Originally, it was one of two mills where the residents of the villages of Ventosilla and Tejadilla would bring their harvest to be ground into flour.
The mill’s name comes from Antonio Berzal, its owner in the early 20th century, who was nicknamed “El Feo” (all the locals have a nickname, though according to current residents, this one wasn’t accurate in his case, since the miller wasn’t unattractive). Antonio had two sons and later two daughters. To provide housing for his daughters, in keeping with the custom of the time, he decided to build a second house, which was slightly elevated and constructed at a later date.
Although the mill is no longer in operation, the main components of its machinery have been preserved as decorative elements: the water wheels (the blades that were turned by the water) are mounted on the exterior facades of both houses; the water channel is still in use and can be seen from the kitchen; the spindle serves as a support for the juniper wood structure in the living room; and finally, we invite you to discover up to seven millstones used for various purposes throughout the house (photo on the right).
El Molino is constructed entirely of juniper wood (juniper and savory are two plants from the same family; the former is a tree and the latter a shrub, the berries of which are used to make traditional gin). Juniper wood has a very distinctive and pleasant scent, which is said to repel moths. This wood is extremely resistant to water and adverse weather conditions, and it is not susceptible to termite damage. These properties make it unique for construction. However, today the sabina tree is strictly protected—even against pruning—and a similar structure would no longer be possible.
Antonio sold the Mill to a wealthy, romantic family from Madrid, who in turn sold it on, and so on, until it came into my possession in July 2017. During this time, several famous people have lived at the Mill, such as Bimba Bosé. The Cabriolets, the band Bimba led at the time, recorded their album *El Feo* here in honor of the Mill that had inspired them.
