The real deal for Catalonia rural tourism at friendly organic farm

Montseny, Girona, Catalonia Property Ref: CA12(2)
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    2 Bedrooms
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    Sleeps 4
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    Shared Pool
  • Property Ref: CA12(2)

Gorgeous riverside setting for this private garden apartment. Great walking in wonderful Montseny, Girona. It shares a pool. Sleeps 2 to 4.

Booking information for CA12(2)

  • There are two friendly shepherd dogs living in the estate to protect the livestock.

  • The pool is open from the beginning of May to the end of September.

  • Check-in time: from 14:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 10:00h

  • When the cottage is rented at the reduced prices for 2 people, one bedroom only is available; the other bedroom remains closed and unused.

Changeover day CA12(2)

  • The start and finish day has some flexibility,as long as undesirable gaps between bookings are not left in July and August.

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Montseny, Girona, Catalonia

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Summary

Gorgeous riverside setting for this private garden apartment. Great walking in wonderful Montseny, Girona. It shares a pool. Sleeps 2 to 4.

Facilities

  • Bedrooms
    2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom
    1 Bathrooms
  • Beds
    Sleeps 4

Enjoyment
WiFi Internet; Large flatscreen Smart TV; DVD; Large, covered barbecue and garden furniture.

Shared use of: Gardens; Grounds; Swimming pool (8 m x 4 m, 1.20 - 1.70 m deep); Sunloungers; Paddling pool for infants; Shared use of library with Internet access and extra freezer unit.

Self-catering
2-ring vitroceramic hob; Microwave (no oven); Kettle; Coffee machine; Fridge (no freezer compartment); Double sink.

Practicalities
Washing machine; Iron & board; Central heating (oil-fired and firewood); Glass-fronted fireplace (firewood included); Cot & high chair on request; Hairdryer; All bedding and towels provided (pool towels available on previous request only).

Notes on facilities

The use of barbecue may be limited or forbidden by the authorities if fire risk is high.

Extras
Extra cleaning is available on request and at an additional cost (payable locally).

Layout

All on one floor
Living room / kitchen / dining room; Bedroom 1: Double bed; Bedroom 2: Double bed; Bathroom (walk-in shower, WC, bidet).

Exterior
Private porch terrace & garden area.

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Overview

The abiding impression of this location is of natural balance in a completely beautiful setting.

Montseny is, without doubt, one of the most special areas in north-east Spain. It's where hiking is said to have first started in the country, in a mountain range where fragrant pine forests combine with tremendously healthy Mediterranean tree and plant life, and a climate whose mildness reminds you that the sea is only half an hour away.

Blessed with profuse woodlands, it is also rich in aquifers –local Arbuciés is a thriving little town thanks in part to bottling the pure mountain spring water– and the clear, little river running through this property adds special charm to what is a unique scene.

This nicely presented two-bedroomed apartment, annexed to a 16th century farmhouse, is one of those places where you feel immediately at home. Unlike some holiday villas we visit, which have been made sumptuous or packed full of electronic gadgetry to overcompensate for what they lack elsewhere, here everything looks and feels natural and appropriate in tastefully created accommodation. It is, of course, well equipped for a holiday stay or it wouldn't be a Rustical Travel property!

This place encapsulates what rural tourism was all about in Spain before less authentic imitations sprang up in competition. When Ernest and Lluisa were running this certified organic farm many years ago, they started to rent a couple of rooms in the farmhouse to boost the family economy, which was then based entirely on sheep farming. They discovered a rare talent for making people feel welcome and their bed-and-breakfast weekends soon become so popular that they decided to build instead three pretty independent apartments instead: this, one smaller, one-bedroomed apartment CA12(1), and a cottage 2 minutes walk away: CA45. They reduced the sheep rearing to a minimum in order to dedicate time and care to rural tourism and their guests.

Nowadays, they strike a happy balance, which includes making available to guests well-priced priced lamb and other products from the land, aware that wholesome fare on the table is part of any genuine rural experience of Catalonia. The farm is completely chemical-free and the locality is well known for its abundance of wonderful mineral water sources.

There are only 2 other places to stay here, both one bedded; they set apart and face away, so there's no sense of impinging on each other's privacy.

Your ground floor apartment has a sunny outdoor breakfast spot as well as a large, covered barbecue area,  plus its own garden and sunbeds, for shade or sun as you wish. The river (more like a enthusiastic stream) is close by,  as is a fantastic play area for children, with tree huts, cabins and lots of space for them to run around and enjoy themselves among the trees, with one or two of the farm's horses looking on from a nearby field.

Some 200 metres away from the house, the pool area has been created as a fenced-off retreat. Even the stroll from house to pool is a charming experience. The swimming pool may be shared with two one bedded apartment: you may well come across each other, as well as your hosts at the farm, but the accommodation is arranged so that the three apartments in total in the estate enjoy intimacy.

You also share use of a small library with valuable local information, books and maps (which can be purchased, as can local wine and Ernest's lamps).

Returning holidaymakers cite a sense of feeling at home as a main reason for coming back here: small families or couples, they all report having had special holidays here. Over the years, the accommodation and the owners have built up a deservedly good reputation, which has a good deal to do with a desire to make people from different countries feel looked after here.

Theirs is a small up-and-running organic farm with fruit trees, market gardens and sheep, and yet it enjoys an enviable tranquility as a result of being secluded from other properties and roads, being accessed by a 1.2 km track (a bit bumpy but fine). The equilibrium between farming activity and rural tourism is intelligently thought out. Sheep have their own grazing, while elsewhere is richly planted with flowers, shrubs, climbing plants and all manner of fruit trees, all nicely spaced and spread out around the land.

There's so much to do in the area that it would fill a book to describe all the options, but here's a foretaste.

Walking and rambling: these have almost endless attractive possibilities. The outstanding beauty of the heights in Montseny Natural Park make it an absolute must for anyone not addicted to lounging with a book all week! It has superb trails, forests and mountain views. You can make out one of the Montseny peaks in the photos.

Horse riding is also available at very good stables.

Among castles in the region is one in the local vicinity which is being restored and can be visited despite being a work-in-progress.

Sea, sun and healing waters? No problem! Costa Brava and its excellent beaches are 35 km away, and the spa of Santa Coloma de Farners just 20 km.

For people-watching we thoroughly recommend street markets such as the one held every Tuesday and Saturday in Vic (and on Sunday for fresh food). These are traditional and lively events.

Food and drink? Local Arbucies has five restaurants: three are classic Spanish affairs and two are signature restaurants. Dining out here is a real treat: Girona has nothing to envy the rest of Spain when it comes to gastronomy.

For rural tourism in Catalonia, it's the real deal.

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Location

Setting

Mediterranean woods and pretty valleys in the stunning Montseny Natural Park region.

Location

In open countryside by a valley, accessed by a 1.2 km track (with some bumps), 4 km to Arbuciés village (most facilities).

Arbuciés village 4 km
Most facilities
Montseny Natural Park 10 mins
Great hikes
Vic 25 mins
Market town, all facilities
Costa Brava beaches 35 km
 
airport Nearest Airports
Girona (GRO) 25 mins
Barcelona (BCN) 1 hr 15 mins
Reus (REU) 2 hrs

Prices

Rustical Travel charges in Euros, VAT is included, no surcharges apply.

 
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€860
€910
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€1,065
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€725
€860
€910
01 May 202401/05/2024 30 Jun 202430/06/2024
€775
€920
€1,000
01 Jul 202401/07/2024 31 Jul 202431/07/2024
€915
€1,065
€1,160
01 Aug 202401/08/2024 31 Aug 202431/08/2024
€1,075
€1,215
€1,280
01 Sep 202401/09/2024 31 Oct 202431/10/2024
€775
€920
€1,000
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€725
€860
€910
23 Dec 202423/12/2024 31 Dec 202431/12/2024
€915
€1,065
€1,160
 
 
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Booking information for CA12(2)

  • There are two friendly shepherd dogs living in the estate to protect the livestock.

  • The pool is open from the beginning of May to the end of September.

  • Check-in time: from 14:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 10:00h

  • When the cottage is rented at the reduced prices for 2 people, one bedroom only is available; the other bedroom remains closed and unused.

Changeover day CA12(2)

  • The start and finish day has some flexibility,as long as undesirable gaps between bookings are not left in July and August.

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YOUR REVIEWS

David | August | 2018

What can say other than our stay was fantastic and we want to go back! The location is just idyllic, you can't fail to feel relaxed after just a few hours. The owners, Lluisa and Ernest, were really friendly and welcoming - one evening they even came and gave some of their eggs they had just collected. They have also recently got wifi installed which guests can connect to. In the local area there is lots to do, including some really nice walks. If you want somewhere local to eat then Lluisa and Ernest recommended their favourite place to us - Hotel Monsoliu - in the centre of nearby Arbucies. We're glad they did as it is a lovely place. Don't be put off by how it looks from the road, go in and walk to the courtyard at the back and just enjoy! As a very minor bit of feedback, the track from the road is helpfully marked by two posts and once we realised this it was much easier to find the entrance at night. Worth mentioning to other guests..."

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Adelin | November | 2017

The place can be a little tricky to navigate when we first got there (better to arrive in the day), but once you recognise a few landmark, everything is a breeze. It was a wonderful holiday and a fabulous place to spend the week with the idyllic surroundings. The owners were wonderful and made us feel at home.The animals are all very friendly and our daughter miss the wonderful dog Coco and Hannah the pony. We will definitely go back!"

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Jan | June | 2017

We enjoyed a lovely holiday in Spain! Everything was great, we would like to thank you for all the service provided!"

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Janet | June | 2017

An excellent property and location for a peaceful and tranquil holiday. The hosts Ernest and Lluisa were very friendly and helpful. The presence of free roaming and friendly animal added to the calming effect of the stream that runs through the farm."

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Ian | May | 2017

This was an excellent holiday and the owners were very friendly and helpful. The apartment was comfortable and well equiped. We are thinking of returning for another visit next year."

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