Short-breaks (4 days or less) Hen or stag parties Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Mon
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Casa Columbus has got a all new swimming pool build in 2007. The interior design of the house is really nice and the house is really nice held. The perfect base for relaxation and a place you love to return to after a long day discovering the many sights and activities in Catalonia (please do fell to apply for a activity list for the area). There is table tennis and Basket net for the children or playfull adults.
The house owners live 2 km. from the house and one can buy products fresh from the farm, like vegetables, cold cuts and honey accompanied by soft cheese. A excellent home for the ones who prefer local living in comfortable distance from the main Spanish tourist areas.
The really pretty Catalan Country home Casa Columbus
The interior is very pretty and the house very well kept
The house is a perfect base for a visit to catalonia
The house has 4 bedrooms sleeps up to +8 persons
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/19323
The Costa Brava/Catalonia region
The house which is an authentic Catalan limestone villa, modernised with respect for the original style, is situated in the Bergueda region, where the Llobregat-river winds it is way from the mountains down toward Barcelona. The house provides a perfect base for relaxation. Read a book, take a swim in the pool and enjoy the hot summer nights on the terrace with a glass of the local cava or red wine from the nearby Penedes district.
The landscape at the entrance to the Pyrenees is dominated by small rivers, hills, fields and forest, which provides excellent conditions for a variety of sports- and outdoor activities, such as hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, angling, canoeing, river crafting or perhaps a visit to the owners farm.
Furthermore the central location in Catalonia makes every corner of province accessible in one-day excursions. From the Dali-museum in the north, the Costa Brava coastline and Barcelona in the south and further south Tarragon with its amphitheatre and universal studios amusement park for the kids. A generous and cosy region, with true cultural, gastronomical, artistic, historical, traditional and legendary treasures. Also a region for the playful who loves sport activities.
In the winter, the ski-resorts in Andorra and the Pyrenees is only a 45 minutes drive away. In the summer you can enjoy the tracks of the Pyrenees or for the adventures paragliding or climbing. The spring (march-may) in Catalonia is sunny, green and comfortable warm. The daily temp. reaches 16-22 degrees.
The autumn (Sep.-Nov) is very warm in the beginning (Sep.) with a daily average temp. reaching 27 degrees. October and November has an average temp. starting at 22 in October ending with 17 in November.
Distances: Barcelona 95 km. - Costa Brava 110 km. - Andorra 100 km - shops and restaurants: 3 km. - Beach 100 km.
Bergueda / Gironella area
Gironella: 3 km from Casa Columbus: A cosy little town at the bank of the river Llobregat. We provide a map of shops, restaurants and good places to shop for grocery
Berga:10 km. from casa Columbus: Quite a large town on the edge of the Pyrenees, where you’ll find big supermarkets, really nice restaurants, shopping areas, and bars. It is also a very pretty town with many really good sites.
Manresa: 30 km. from Casa Columbus The largest nearby town with 66.879 inh. By experiencing the history of Manresa, you will also experience the history of Cataloniaas they both coincided in their moments of greatest splendour. Manresais a town which has been shaped by its three most intense historic moments: . There are plenty of restaurants, bars and discothèques in Manresa.
Vic:40 km from Casa Columbus. A beautiful maintained historical town., also mentioned as the most Catalan town in Catalonia. Traditional Market on the Main Square: every Tuesday and Saturday in the morning (10-14) (See photo J) The town has plenty of discothèques and bars that the young ones can attend.
Barcelona, Girona and Costa Brava is all situated around 100 km. from the house. We are willing to pass on our tips regarding these cities if you should be interested.
How to get there
- Fly to Barcelona or Girona airport - Casa Columbus is situated 100 km from the airports - Cheap flight from easyjet.co.uk - Car hire in spain is possible at low cost - Local buses run regularly between Gironella and Barcelona
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Barcelona and Girona: 100 km
Railway:
Manresa: 30 km
Ferry:
Barcelona: 100 km
Activities near Bergueda
Sports: Tennis in town Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation City breaks Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Swing set
Access:
Secure parking
Conditions
40% deposit paid in advance within 8 days after reservation.
By cancellation more than 1 1/2 month before 50% of the deposit will be refunded. By cancellation less than 1 1/2 month before, the deposit will not be refunded.
The price includes: electricity, heating, linen, towels and the final cleaning be departure.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Period
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To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Low season 2007-2008
14 Sep 07
6 Jun 08
1190£ 960
250202
350282
2 Nights
High season summer 2008
6 Jun 08
12 Sep 08
1590£ 1,282
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1 Week
Low season 2008-2009
12 Sep 08
5 Jun 09
1190£ 960
250202
350282
2 Nights
21
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Monday - Friday offer (only low season) €900 It is also possible to rent for a weekend or for singel days in the low season. Please contact us
* Supplement may apply to low season prices, if the reservation correspnd with catalan holidays. Please consult us. Changeover day friday in the low seasons
Availability notes
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Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/19323
Contact details for home 19323
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Lisbeth Stahn
Tel:
+45 3810 9484
Mobile:
+45 5055 3343
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Contact Notes: Mail or telephone - evening (17-22)
Advertiser joined: 17 Aug 2006 This property added: 18 Jan 2007