17th century self catering country villa with pool in Catalonia

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For many years this 17th century Catalonia villa was run as a guest house. The owners then remodelled the property, dividing off their own rooms to create independent self-catering holiday accommodation. Privacy for guests was a priority, so entrances were added and terraces fashioned to ensure that families would have their own space.

The delightful swimming pool, about 50 metres from the house, is for the sole use of guests and provides a perfect spot for relaxing and enjoying the panorama.
 
The house lies atop a hill, from where it surveys a gentle landscape of cultivated fields, the Pyrenees rising far beyond to create an imperious backdrop. Sunsets are spectacular. The day we visited the house the light and the rich colours left an indelible impression. There are gardens all around and just to stroll around outside the villa is a true pleasure. 

 Inside, the house has some nice touches. It is well-decorated and well-furnished, although larger folk should note that the double beds are not king-sized: just standard two-person size. All four bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms.
 
The large open-plan kitchen/dining area gives out onto a rear terrace, a great option for al fresco meals. (The kitchen comes well equipped with dishwasher, coffee maker, oven, microwave et al). The living area, partly divided from here by a wall, is extremely charming with its comfortable armchairs, wood-burning stove, beamed ceilings and music system. There is also a second living area with TV and DVD.
 
The nearest hamlet called Santa Llogaia is pretty but has no services. Nevertheless, Cornella de Terri at 3 km puts you within easy reach of village life and shopping facilities. You're also close to the lovely town of Girona, where strolls and meals are a real pleasure.

Girona airport is 25 minutes away and unspoilt beaches on the Costa Brava less than 30 minutes’ drive. The Pyrenees are an hour or so away and the drive to Barcelona is 115 km.

Facilities
Private swimming pool; sunloungers & garden furniture; TV & DVD; music system; washing machine; central heating; woodburning stove; dishwasher; oven; microwave; all linen provided.

Distribution
On two floors
Ground floor: entrance hall; sitting area; three bedrooms, two twin-bedded and one single-bedded, all with en suite bathrooms; large kitchen/dining/living area with doors opening to rear porch/terrace.
First floor: one single-bedded room with en suite bathroom.
Outdoors: terraces, lawned gardens and private pool.

Notes:
- The swimming pool will be open from 1st May to 24th September 2010, weather permitting.

Locations & Distances
Located in open countryside on the top of a hill, just above the small village of Santa Llogaia (no services). Access via a short track in good condition.

 

Cornella de Terri (restaurants, bars, simple shopping)	3 km
Banyoles town and lake (most facilities)	7 km
Girona city	15 mins
Girona (Costa Brava) Airport	20 mins
L´Escala (Costa Brava beaches)	35 km
Figueres (Dali museum)	30 km
Barcelona	115 km