Eco mountain retreat with pool for family in the Spanish Pyrenees
An inspiring experience awaits active nature-lovers in the forested mountains of Catalonia. Sleeps 4 plus 3 children.
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If you want to go on holidays with family or friends to a hide-away in the Pyrenees, this pretty, stone-built cottage in the Catalonia province of Lleida could be just the place for you. The setting and views are of a spectacular landscape that blends Mediterranean pine with beech and coniferous Alpine forest. The pictures tell the story.
In winter, this is a popular weekend mountain retreat for Spanish city people, although two days gives precious little opportunity to explore and enjoy the Pyrenean mountain world, the perfectly preserved Romanic villages, good restaurants, hikes, river-rafting or wild swimming in the local river. From late May to October, the swimming pool provides a more convenient and welcome chance to cool off and feel healthy.
There are sunloungers, deckchairs, and hammocks slung in the trees to encourage you to enjoy outdoor life here, and plenty shady spots.
The Catalan family owners occasionally come to stay in the larger house behind and adjoining the property and go riding on their horses, so we don’t offer it as a completely private place, although your privacy is of course very much respected; most people are pleased to make their acquaintance and children can meet and do things together. Otherwise, if you need anything, the friendly caretaker lives just a few km away.
The holiday home itself has been featured in Country Home magazines as a characteristic example of a Catalan Pyrenees dwelling which combines traditional materials with a modern sensibility towards the environment. The house suits the alpine atmosphere, comfortable but not luxurious – expect comfy sofas and beds, even dressing gowns for adults, but no fine silks or carpets – above all it's ideal for those who want to delve into the exciting nature which is all around you here.
There is solar power and a conscientious use of electricity is encouraged, although the system is powerful enough to run a washing machine. There’s an oven, fridge, 4-ring hob and all you need to cook meals for seven people, but no microwave or dishwasher. A low-wattage hairdryer is provided but no electrical entertainment items. You’re off the beaten track here, a sideways shift on the map which shows the Boi Valley (a world heritage site with the Boi Taull ski resort) towards Andorra. Smugglers used to make their way past here from France.
There's G3 coverage that usually allows iPhone users to connect to internet, otherwise you'd need to drive 40 minutes to Tremp where there is a cybercafé and a municipal centre with internet.
The house is surrounded by exuberant nature, all very pretty, and the cottage entrance is via a walled, lawned garden with colourful plants (different ones blooming according to the season), a lovely outdoor spot for meals. A spacious dining room with large windows looks out on this garden – just right for keeping an eye on children, if need be – and tremendous views of the wooded mountains. The patio is also a secure place for keeping a dog, this being one of our pet-friendly properties.
From the kitchen a hallway takes you to a twin-bedded room (beds can be pushed together) and a shower room, and then wooden stairs go up to the first floor.
Here, a living room with three sofas and a glass-fronted fireplace is a very agreeable place to sit around and read, chat and relax. This leads on to a wide hallway off which lead a second twin-bedded room and shower room.
A wooden staircase up to an attic room with three single beds for children. Note that the stairs are quite steep and we don’t recommend them for children under the age of six. Older children, though, will love it up in their "play-and-bedroom" under the eaves.
There are fireplaces and woodburning stoves that heat the the house very well and firewood is included in the rental. Gas heaters provide extra and instant heat when required.
Active families will be in their element here. Rafting and canoeing can be arranged locally and below a Roman bridge you can swim in the river. It really is very picturesque. An hour by car takes you to the National Park of Aigues Tortes, an area of outstanding natural beauty, or to Andorra, a shopper’s paradise.
The Roman heritage of the area is to be found in a surprisingly good state of preservation and there are excellent examples of popular architecture, churches and medieval bridges.
The nearest major airport is Barcelona at 2½ hours. Ryan Air now operate flights to the regional capital of Lleida (Lerida) from Frankfurt and Milan, cutting the driving time to well under 2 hours, and say they are considering flights from the UK.
Facilities
4-ring gas hob & oven; toaster; coffee makers; blender; gas-powered fridge; washing machine; hairdryer; open fireplaces with hot air distribution & woodburning stoves; gas heaters; cots available on request; shared swimming pool (5 m x 3 m; 2 m deep); sunloungers; all bedding and towels provided, including pool towels and adult dressing gowns; private parking.
Distribution
On three floors
Ground floor: dining room with fireplace; kitchen; hallway to twin-bedded room (beds can be pushed together) with woodburning stove; shower room.
First floor: living room with glass-fronted fireplace; twin-bedded room (beds can be pushed together) with woodburning stove; shower room.
Second floor: attic room sleeping three childen in single beds.
Exterior: lawned, walled garden with garden furniture, swimming pool.
Notes:
-We do not consider the attic room to be suitable for very young children on account of the height of the steps going up to the attic room.
-The swimming pool wil be open 26 May - 13 October 2012, weather permitting.
-Arrival at this property is from 6 pm and departure by 10 am to allow a throrough and complete preparation between bookings.
Location and Distances
In a forested mountain setting, accessed by a 700 metre track negotiable in a normal car.
Prices and dates
Rustical´s review See prices
If you want to go on holidays with family or friends to a hide-away in the Pyrenees, this pretty, stone-built cottage in the Catalonia province of Lleida could be just the place for you. The setting and views are of a spectacular landscape that blends Mediterranean pine with beech and coniferous Alpine forest. The pictures tell the story.
In winter, this is a popular weekend mountain retreat for Spanish city people, although two days gives precious little opportunity to explore and enjoy the Pyrenean mountain world, the perfectly preserved Romanic villages, good restaurants, hikes, river-rafting or wild swimming in the local river. From late May to October, the swimming pool provides a more convenient and welcome chance to cool off and feel healthy.
There are sunloungers, deckchairs, and hammocks slung in the trees to encourage you to enjoy outdoor life here, and plenty shady spots.
The Catalan family owners occasionally come to stay in the larger house behind and adjoining the property and go riding on their horses, so we don’t offer it as a completely private place, although your privacy is of course very much respected; most people are pleased to make their acquaintance and children can meet and do things together. Otherwise, if you need anything, the friendly caretaker lives just a few km away.
The holiday home itself has been featured in Country Home magazines as a characteristic example of a Catalan Pyrenees dwelling which combines traditional materials with a modern sensibility towards the environment. The house suits the alpine atmosphere, comfortable but not luxurious – expect comfy sofas and beds, even dressing gowns for adults, but no fine silks or carpets – above all it's ideal for those who want to delve into the exciting nature which is all around you here.
There is solar power and a conscientious use of electricity is encouraged, although the system is powerful enough to run a washing machine. There’s an oven, fridge, 4-ring hob and all you need to cook meals for seven people, but no microwave or dishwasher. A low-wattage hairdryer is provided but no electrical entertainment items. You’re off the beaten track here, a sideways shift on the map which shows the Boi Valley (a world heritage site with the Boi Taull ski resort) towards Andorra. Smugglers used to make their way past here from France.
There's G3 coverage that usually allows iPhone users to connect to internet, otherwise you'd need to drive 40 minutes to Tremp where there is a cybercafé and a municipal centre with internet.
The house is surrounded by exuberant nature, all very pretty, and the cottage entrance is via a walled, lawned garden with colourful plants (different ones blooming according to the season), a lovely outdoor spot for meals. A spacious dining room with large windows looks out on this garden – just right for keeping an eye on children, if need be – and tremendous views of the wooded mountains. The patio is also a secure place for keeping a dog, this being one of our pet-friendly properties.
From the kitchen a hallway takes you to a twin-bedded room (beds can be pushed together) and a shower room, and then wooden stairs go up to the first floor.
Here, a living room with three sofas and a glass-fronted fireplace is a very agreeable place to sit around and read, chat and relax. This leads on to a wide hallway off which lead a second twin-bedded room and shower room.
A wooden staircase up to an attic room with three single beds for children. Note that the stairs are quite steep and we don’t recommend them for children under the age of six. Older children, though, will love it up in their "play-and-bedroom" under the eaves.
There are fireplaces and woodburning stoves that heat the the house very well and firewood is included in the rental. Gas heaters provide extra and instant heat when required.
Active families will be in their element here. Rafting and canoeing can be arranged locally and below a Roman bridge you can swim in the river. It really is very picturesque. An hour by car takes you to the National Park of Aigues Tortes, an area of outstanding natural beauty, or to Andorra, a shopper’s paradise.
The Roman heritage of the area is to be found in a surprisingly good state of preservation and there are excellent examples of popular architecture, churches and medieval bridges.
The nearest major airport is Barcelona at 2½ hours. Ryan Air now operate flights to the regional capital of Lleida (Lerida) from Frankfurt and Milan, cutting the driving time to well under 2 hours, and say they are considering flights from the UK.
Facilities
4-ring gas hob & oven; toaster; coffee makers; blender; gas-powered fridge; washing machine; hairdryer; open fireplaces with hot air distribution & woodburning stoves; gas heaters; cots available on request; shared swimming pool (5 m x 3 m; 2 m deep); sunloungers; all bedding and towels provided, including pool towels and adult dressing gowns; private parking.
Distribution
On three floors
Ground floor: dining room with fireplace; kitchen; hallway to twin-bedded room (beds can be pushed together) with woodburning stove; shower room.
First floor: living room with glass-fronted fireplace; twin-bedded room (beds can be pushed together) with woodburning stove; shower room.
Second floor: attic room sleeping three childen in single beds.
Exterior: lawned, walled garden with garden furniture, swimming pool.
Notes:
-We do not consider the attic room to be suitable for very young children on account of the height of the steps going up to the attic room.
-The swimming pool wil be open 26 May - 13 October 2012, weather permitting.
-Arrival at this property is from 6 pm and departure by 10 am to allow a throrough and complete preparation between bookings.
Location and Distances
In a forested mountain setting, accessed by a 700 metre track negotiable in a normal car.
| Coll de Nargó (simple shopping, restaurants, bars, pharmacy) | 25 mins |
| Montanisell ("Cal Bordá": recommended restaurant) | 25 min |
| Vall Fosca (extraordinary mountain area) | 45 mins |
| Andorra (excellent shopping, ski resorts) | 1 hr |
| Aigues Tortes National Park (superb nature) | 1 hr |
| Lleida (Lerida) Airport | 1 hr 45 mins |
| Barcelona Airport | 2 hrs 30 mins |
| Girona Airport | 3 hrs |
| Zaragoza Airport | 3 hrs |
Prices and dates
Rustical Travel´s prices are in euros and fully inclusive.
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CA10 Sleeps up to 4 adults & 3 children
| From | To | Price per week |
|---|---|---|
| 07 January 2012 | 30 March 2012 | € 1,220 |
| 31 March 2012 | 13 April 2012 | € 1,280 |
| 14 April 2012 | 13 July 2012 | € 1,220 |
| 14 July 2012 | 31 August 2012 | € 1,280 |
| 01 September 2012 | 21 December 2012 | € 1,220 |
| 22 December 2012 | 06 January 2013 | € 1,280 |
Property Ref: CA10
Price Range:
1,220 € - 1,280 / week
1,220 € - 1,280 / week
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Region: Catalonia
Property Ref: CA10
Price Range: 1,220 € - 1,280 / week
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4 adults & 3 children
Type: Mountain cottage
Setting: Forested mountain
Pool: Shared
Interest:
Nearest City: Andorra
Property Ref: CA10
Price Range: 1,220 € - 1,280 / week
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4 adults & 3 children
Type: Mountain cottage
Setting: Forested mountain
Pool: Shared
Interest:
- Pool holidays
- Garden
Nearest City: Andorra
