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EUROPEAN HUNTS
COTOS, SPAIN
COTOS,
SPAIN - 2 DAYS,
RED LEG PARTRIDGE
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With six seasons now, we
believe Cotos has matured into one of the absolutely top shoots in
Spain.
The shoot has three main
characteristics, which form what may be a unique blend: steep and rocky
ground, proximity to Madrid and a stunning private medieval monastery as
well as a modern hunting lodge in which to stay.
Cotos is situated on the western edge of Madrid Province, 115 km from
Madrid, (an hour and a half drive) and 80 km from Toledo, Avila and El Escorial., in the foothills of the Sierra Gredos. It occupies 14,000
hectares (35,000 acres) of wild and hilly country, much of which is rocky
and dramatic.
The lie of the land is ideally suited to showing all kinds of birds, and
there is a bewildering amount of different options for drives. We currently
use 30 different drives!. Although we recommend 8 guns in the line it is
possible to shoot from 6 up to 10 guns.
HISTORY
This shoot belonged in the 80`s to the famous Sir Joseph Nickerson, a man
who took his sport as seriously as anyone can and is now ran by 8 full time
game-keepers who are full time employed, managed by the head gamekeeper,
Andres.
ACCOMMODATIONS
We have the choice of staying in a beautiful modern hunting lodge which
is located in the middle of the shoot or a private 16th century monastery
completely refurbished which belongs to a very well known Spanish family.
Both of them are excellent and you will be pampered by our professional
staff and will not take long to get to the drives due to its proximity.
ACCESS
The Estate is easily accessed from Madrid. It is little more than one
hour from central Madrid and 90 minutes drive from the airport, but
dependent on traffic. It can take longer in the rush hour.
PRICE
Modern Hunting Lodge
The current price for the 2007/8 season is 49,000 for two days of shooting
with a minimum bag of 500 birds per day to be shared between the team.
Medieval Monastery
52,000 for two days of shooting ( this is more expensive because it
doesnt belong to the shoot).
This will include:
All shooting for up to 8 guns with target bags of 500 birds per day,
to include refreshments and lunch, cartridges and 4WD transport on the shoot
Accommodation at the Hunting Lodge, including breakfast, dinner and all
drinks.
Third party insurance and local gun permits
B&A eventaille will provide a meet and greet service including airport
receptions and clearance of guns at Madrid airport arriving on the day
before shooting and delivery back to Madrid/airport on the last day of
shooting, if traveling as a single group. Additional transfers may be at
extra cost. Meeting of other flights may incur an extra cost, unless the
party is traveling as a single group.
The price does not include:
Extra birds 38 per bird over and above 500 birds per day
Transport if you dont arrive with the group (it could be arranged , see
prices below)
Shooting instruction in the field by a professional ex Holland & Holland
instructor.
Extra nights, for hunters and non shooting guests including dinner and
breakfast at The Hunting Lodge or Monastery
200 per room, single or double occupancy in the hunting lodge and
400 in the medieval monastery.
Laundry whilst at the Hunting Lodge
Special requests at the Hunting Lodge.
Activities for non-shoot guests, off the Estate, horseback riding, golf,
guided visits to any city, flamenco parties, shopping
Tips - 75 Euros per gun per day to the Cargador (loader), 65 Euros per gun
per day to the secretario (bird boy) and 25 euros per person per day to the
house staff at the Hunting Lodge
International flights, look up with easy jet, it is very cheap!
Extra Transport prices when not arriving with the group:
1. Minibuses: Madrid airport-Cotos : 7 people each : 475 per van
2. Minibuses: Madrid-Toledo-Cotos: 7 people each: 550 per van.
3. Car: Mad-Cotos: 3-4 people 275
4. Car: Mad Toledo-Cotos 3-4 people 375
5. Wagon car, 4 people lot of room for luggage: Madrid- El Encinar 400
6. Van 7 people : trip from Cotos to Toledo, Avila, Escorial 425 8 hours
each extra 50
*If the excursions take more than 8 hours they will be charged 50 extra per
hour in any of the cars.
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