Hotel El Yedron, family welcome and a restaurant in La Vera
Hotel El Yedron is a family-run two-star hotel in Aldeanueva de la Vera, in Extremadura, with rooms that have private bathrooms, a bar and a restaurant. It suits couples and relaxed travellers who want a base in the La Vera region, near the Monastery of Yuste, and value a warm welcome more than luxury.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Hotel El Yedron is and how to get there
Hotel El Yedron is on the Avenida de Extremadura, in Aldeanueva de la Vera, in the north of the province of Cáceres. It's a landscape of countryside and small villages, so having a car is the norm. Several guests say parking is easy.
According to the property description, the Monastery of Yuste is about 4 km away, which makes it a convenient base for getting around the area. Monfragüe Natural Park is about 48 km away. The nearest airport is Salamanca, roughly 182 km off, so if you're coming by plane, plan on hiring a car.
What the rooms and common areas are like
The rooms at Hotel El Yedron are simple and practical. All are smoke-free and have a private bathroom, bedding included and a wardrobe. Guests describe them as clean, spacious and well heated, with a comfortable mattress.
What comes up most in reviews are the terraces and views over the countryside. One guest says you could hear the water of the gorge running between the stones from theirs; another woke up to birdsong. For the rest of the day the hotel offers:
- Free wifi throughout the property.
- A bar and a restaurant, both very present in the reviews.
- A shared kitchen for anyone who prefers to fend for themselves.
- A common lounge with karaoke, for lively evenings.
What guests highlight about the hotel
With a 4.2 out of 5 rating on Google and 286 reviews, Hotel El Yedron gets more praise than complaints. The thing that comes up most is the welcome.
- The owners' welcome. Several guests talk about kindness, closeness and feeling at home. Some say the owner sings and gets the group going.
- The food. Group reviews where people stopped to eat and left happy, with options even for those who don't eat meat.
- Cleanliness and the setting. Clean rooms, easy parking and views that are a pleasure to wake up to.
What to know before booking
Not everything is praise, and it's better to know that upfront. A few recent reviews, at both extremes, are harsh about food for groups and service during busy periods.
| What guests like | Worth bearing in mind |
|---|---|
| Friendly, family welcome | Some reviews describe a curt manner at one particular moment |
| Clean rooms, with terrace and views | A two-star hotel: simple, without frills |
| Restaurant with flamenco singing and a good atmosphere | Groups complain about cold food, open drinks and a neglected toilet area |
| Easy parking | You need a car to get around |
One person who travelled for work, with dinner and breakfast arranged, says there were few options at dinner and the treatment was unpleasant. It's one voice among many, but if you have allergies or intolerances, or are booking half board, I'd talk it through with the hotel before you go.
Who Hotel El Yedron is for
I'd choose it for a relaxed escape around La Vera, as a couple or with friends, asking for nothing more than a clean room, a good view and friendly people. Aldeanueva de la Vera works well as a base for several days of excursions.
It isn't the place if you're after a designer hotel, luxury services or absolute silence in the common areas: with a karaoke lounge, a party is a real possibility. If you'd like to compare another option in the same area, you could look at the Hostal Yuste in Garganta la Olla.
Things to do near Aldeanueva de la Vera
From Hotel El Yedron you have the nature of La Vera close at hand and several points of interest within a reasonable drive. These are the ones that appear in the property data.
| Place | Approximate distance | What for |
|---|---|---|
| Monastery of Yuste | 4 km | Cultural visit |
| Monfragüe Natural Park | 48 km | Nature and birdwatching |
| Salamanca Airport | 182 km | Arriving by plane |
If you'd rather head north, another possible base is the Casa Rural Atardecer en Gredos 1 y 2, in San Bartolomé de Tormes. And if you arrive hungry after the day's excursions, remember that the restaurant at Hotel El Yedron is one of the reasons people recommend it.
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