When we mention Valle del Jerte, you will probably think of the famous cherries and those blossoming trees that have become somewhat of a mecca for tourists from all over Spain, especially from Madrid, who visit this area in the north of Caceres to admire row upon row of cherry trees, peppered with white blossom.
Among this exceptional area of cherry trees and natural pools – now extremely popular in summer – there is a special place to stay in El Torno: El Regajo glamping site.
This glamping site opened last year and consists of three unique accommodations. Drawing on a typical construction of the region, the shepherds' huts, El Regajo's owner has created a new type of cabin that combines traditional architecture with glass walls, making it easier to enjoy the night sky in a place with little light pollution.
Shepherds' huts are ancient constructive elements used by farmers and shepherds as homes or to shelter livestock. In El Torno's sierra, 145 have been declared Cultural Heritage Sites by Extremadura's regional government.
We spoke to the founder of the project, Daniel Moran, who left his job as an IT specialist and returned to his village to set up this unique accommodation, offering a different kind of tourism.
Tell us the history of this land, where there are huts but also many cherry trees, typical of the area.
The land belonged to my great-grandparents, which was later passed down to my grandparents. My grandfather created the terraces, and then my father built a lodge in 2001 (located at the entrance of an 8,000 square-metre plot of land). In 2018, I decided to set up the glamping site.
Where did the idea of using huts as accommodation come from?
I was working in a tourism-related IT company, and I always said that if I ever did anything related to tourist accommodation, it had to be something different. I first thought of the plastic bubble hotels, but I was not entirely convinced. After talking about it with my father, I came up with the idea of the huts. We did a sketch, showed it to the architect, and the huts came into being.
What were these huts used for before?
Here in the Sierra of El Torno, 145 shepherds' huts have been declared Cultural Historical Heritage by Extremadura's regional government. Before, they were used for shepherding, and people lived in some of them. In the old days, travelling to the farms in the sierra area with the livestock and so on was complicated, so the huts meant you had somewhere to stay. Basically, you could relocate your home for a few days.
Tell us more about the huts
The typical huts in Extremadura are made of dry stone, just like dry-stone walls, without using any other material. Logically, ours are much larger. Traditionally, shepherds' huts for cattle are three by three metres in diameter, while these are six metres in diameter. We used granite for the walls, and the roof is quartzite. It is very similar to granite, which fits aesthetically well with what we were looking to achieve.
The front part is made of glass. How do you ensure it's warm enough?
The whole glass part is a dome; the glazing is four centimetres thick and has cold and heat filters. In all honesty, we've achieved a comfortable temperature.
Where did you find the suppliers?
The windows were made in Extremadura, and a local construction company built the huts.
What kind of guests do you have?
The huts are for couples (we do not receive children), mostly between 34 and 54 years old, but all kinds of people come.
What do guests like most about this area?
I tell people you can't hear a thing here; given the peace, you really disconnect. Not having a TV in the rooms also helps a lot. Some people find it very strange when they first arrive, but when they leave, they say they switched off: they recharged and connected with nature. Everyone finds their stay too short; there must be a reason.
The interiors of the huts have Nordic-inspired furniture, a king-size bed and shower, a telescope or binoculars to enjoy the views, Rituals amenities, etc. And outside, apart from the stunning mountain views, there is a terrace and a jacuzzi.
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