Casanova de Ferrando 9 ensuite
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About the home
Casanova de Ferrando is another fantastic villa offered in exclusivity by Charlie and Maria at villasbarcelona since 1998. This house is time-tested and true, and all rentals come with a full copy of our 90-page local Guidebook, so that you get the most from your holiday.
This exceptional villa offers lots of space, both indoors and out, and lots of bedrooms, each with a private bathroom - all for very little money. With an incredibly beautiful garden (the owner´s own a garden center and are experts) situated just 1km from an agreeable village 8 kms south of Girona and 15 kms to beaches, this villa is proving to be very popular with those in need of a big house, with a big 12 x 6m swimming pool, a spa area with sauna (€5=2hours) & a large jacuzzi (€5=1h)... and again, plenty of bathrooms. 1.2km to commuter train to Barcelona and near the major mountain to sea bike routes & so very popular with groups of cyclists. Impeccable, excellent feedback, lots of extras. Book early. Normally a 2 week minimum in high-season. Free PC & internet & Canal+TV.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 20, 9 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Sant Feliu, Begur, Palafrugell, etc, 15km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Table tennis, Games room, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 9 Bedrooms, 10 bathrooms of which 9 en suites and 1 shower room, Solarium / Roof terrace |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (7), Cots (2), Dining seating for 24, Lounge seating for 24 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
On the right as you enter is the huge dining room and play room, which seats 12 to 14 at a big wooden table. Across the hall is another small dining or sitting room which seats up to 6 at a round table, perfect for card games. Next to the dining room is the well equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, four-burner stove with oven and extractor, toaster, mixer, etc.
The large living room, is really quite pleasant, and has plenty of natural light from the two windows and 3 double doors allowing direct access to the outdoor floor-tiled and high wooden-beamed veranda, looking out over the garden, BBQ, and pool area. The living room has several sitting areas, two sets of sofa and two lazy chairs, a card table, CD/radio/cassette player, satellite TV, a large fireplace, potted plants, and a mish-mash of decorative items.
The 1st floor is split into two levels with a total of 7 bedrooms, each with private bath. One wing, set around a large central room with a small table and chairs, has five rooms in total, 4 rooms with king-size double beds and 1 room with two single beds. The other wing has two rooms, one with double bed and the other with two single beds. There are also two cots for babies and two high-chairs. On the top floor there is a large suite with a private anteroom and there are 8 windows up here, each affording lovely views in all directions.
Further details outdoors:
- Sauna and jacuzzi for 4-5 people.
- Private fenced-in 12x6 meter pool set in a gorgeous garden.
- Beautiful landscaped 6,000 metres squared garden.
Further details
General Proceedures
1) Deposits:
The standard method for making a reservation is by paying a deposit of 25%, usually directly to the owner´s bank account. This deposit is to guard against no-shows, and the amount received is deducted from the total cost of the rental. The remaining 75% is due either prepaid well ahead of your arrival or in cash upon occupying the property (you will be met at the property by the owners or caretaker).
There are many ways to make the deposit. By far the most common method is by Electronic Bank Transfer, and most of you will simply make a transfer from you online banking account, but in some cases I can make a charge on your VISA or Mastercard or you can send a Certified Bankers Cheque directly to the owners. I describe these methods in detail in email 2 of 3 on deposits. You decide which method is best for you, or feel free to come up with your own method. European Union bank account holders will want to send bank transfers as there are now absolutely free charges and commissions between EMU countries, EU regulation 2,560/2001 which came into effect July 2002.
2) Price all inclusive and changeover times
Rental fees quoted in our website are all-inclusive and there are no extra or hidden charges of any kind. All properties are rented clean, with plenty of clean sheets and towels and kitchen linen, etc., as well as your usual cooking utensils, and in many cases some basic start-up foodstuffs, like salt and pepper and olive oil, vinegar, coffee, etc. is there upon arrival. Some houses offer more generous welcome packages of food and drink. Those who rent for two weeks get a house cleaning and sheet and towel and linen change at the end of the first week included in the rental. Additional maid service is available upon request (usually at about 10 to 12 Euros per hour, minimum 3 hours). You are kindly requested to leave the house pretty much as you found it at the end of your stay.
There is no damage deposit. We trust you to contact me or the owners if something is broken so that we can fix or replace it before the next guests come in.
In the summer high season, most properties try to not to lose a day between rentals, and rentals are back to back, so incoming guests are kindly requested to occupy the house in the afternoon starting as of 5 pm and depart relatively early on the last day, usually before 10 am, so as to give time for a thorough cleaning between rentals. This is standard everywhere in the villa rental business. If you want to show up early, please check with me first. We can try to arrange for you to leave your things somewhere safe in the house and come back later when the cleaning crew has finished. Do not go into the house and please stay out of the way of the cleaners, gardeners, and pool maintenence staff or they might not finish their jobs! I get a lot of complaints from owners about guests who show up early and interrupt the cleaning. If you are arriving late in the day when shops are closed at 21:00h or on a Sunday, or on a holiday, I can arrange to have the owners do a shopping for you.
3) Balance due
The balance due for all rentals must be either prepaid well in advance of your rental (see email 2 of 3) or handed over in Euros cash upon arrival and getting the keys for the property from the owners. Payment at the end of the rental is not acceptable. Owners do not want to be in the position of having to chase after their guests for payment. In fact I advise owners not to hand over the keys until they have full payment.
It is up to you to make sure payment in full is made prior to arrival or be prepared to pay in cash upon arrival. Don´t leave this to the last minute as local ATM machines will not give you more 500 Euros per day, and local banks will not accept more than a few hundred Euros worth of traveller´s cheques due to massive fraud in that sector.
While you are here, house owner´s and/or their caretakers are always on hand in case you need them, as am I (Charlie). I'll be sending you an email asking for all your arrival details. Let's work together to make things go smoothly for all concerned. To a large extent, this sector of the "hospitality industry" depends on mutual trust and respect between owners and their guests. I can always be reached so feel free to call me or have the owners call me with any questions you may have, whether it be ahead of arrival, when you are with the owners, or during your stay. My telephone numbers are in the signature below.
Sincerely,
Charlie @ villasbarcelona
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What can one say about the Costa Brava?
Often considered a blend of the Côte d'Azur & Tuscany but with a Spanish flair for fun, the Costa Brava is rightfully famous as one of Europe's premiere holiday destinations. Why?
From the breathtakingly beautiful coastline, where wide beaches of golden sand and crystal clear waters alternate with rocky promentories and little coves backed by sheer cliffs topped with pine and oak forests, the Costa Brava boasts 150 blue-flag, top notch beaches. The interior of the Costa Brava is every bit as stunning as the coast (and far less touristy, of course!), with pristine medieval villages set in typically Mediterranean landscapes on the coastal plain, looking very much like Tuscany, and quickly ascending to typically Alpine landscapes as you work your way up into the Pyrenees, with trout-filled streams feeding environmentally protected lakes - like the one in Banyoles - offering a welcome alternative to the coastal beaches, yet only half an hour away by car.
There is always plenty to do. My 90-page guidebook describes 10 routes you can take on daytrips throughout the region. From village to village and including historical sites, recommended beaches, local festivities and folklore, restaurants, market towns, etc -- the guidebook in indispensable for gettting the most of your holiday and steering you clear of the worst tourist-traps in the area. Included are info on the 14 golf courses on the Costa Brava, numerous aquaparks & go-carting circuits, and every town seems to have a horseback-riding club & bicycle rental.
... but of course the main reason for coming to this part of the world is for the good weather, the laid back and friendly local atmosphere, and the excellent and very affordable food and drink. My guidebook explains local dishes, recommends restaurants and cafés, markets and specialty shops, and includes a guide to Spanish wines and cavas. By the way, my favorite local prix fix lunch menus cost about 10 Euros for a 3 or 4 course meal, including wine.
While I am being asked to talk about the Costa Brava, most people enjoy a day trip or two to Barcelona, city center is only one hour away by car or local commuter train. Many guests will also make their way to the Port Aventura amusement park, two hours due south, just off the AP-7 highway, just a few kms from the house. Day trips into Southern France are also recommended, the French border is just a 40-minute drive due north.
When you book your rental villa with me, I will send you a copy of the Guidebook as a .pdf file.
To sum up in one quick phrase, the Province of Girona and Costa Brava is often described as "a quintessentially Mediterranean experience". After only 23 years living here, I couldn't agree more!
The Girona / Fornells de la Selva area
Casanova is a couple of kilometers outside of Fornells, a sleepy agricultural town with a pharmacy, a tobacconist, two butchers, one of which prepares take delicious take-away dishes like a French traiteur. there is a new terraced restaurant that guests are raving about, and I forgot to mention the Civic Centre, which also has good menus for 7 Euros.... but you get the idea. It is a small town with a beautiful old church...)
The house is set between a small pitch and putt golf course and a few farms, so the wide views of distant mountain ranges around the house are unobstructed. The owners of Casanova own one of Spain´s most important tree and plant nurseries, so they have practically gone overboard in landscaping a beautiful garden of every imaginable sort of flora in different mediums (I´m not an expert but there are rows of pines and birch, flowerbeds of roses and cyclamens and such, a lilly pond, trellises of climbing plants and ivy, bamboo and citrus, etc., as well as a beautifully kept lawn).
There is a large outdoor veranda made of thick tree trunks near the barbecue, and another covered wooden-beamed veranda affixed to the house just outside the living room. This is a house that invites you to spend a lot of time out of doors.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Girona, and the house is not affected by noise fro: 15 km |
| Railway: | Fornells de la Selva: 1.5 km |
| Ferry: | Barcelona: 100 km |
Girona is the nearest airport. It is a well served international airports with regular flights departing form around 12 UK airports. Airlines such as Ryanair, BA, Thompsonfly and euroflights offer great flight prices for those on a budget!
More information on low price airport transfer can be found at www.shuttledirect.com.
There are many car hire companies based at the airport and around the region. They offer a large range of vehicles, to suit every budget. See companies such as Hertz, Europcar and Avis.
Activities near Girona
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Casanova de Ferrando 9 ensuite
----- Original Message -----
From: Lennart van den Kommer
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 7:53 AM
Subject: RE: Casanova de Ferrando
The house was really perfect for a group of 16 adults and 5 kids. The owner did everything to make sure everything was in order. We all agreed it would be a great place to go back in a couple of years. Also compliments to Villas Barcelona for their clear information and quick replies (it’s not easy organizing a holiday for such a big group!). J
Thanks a lot,
Lennart
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lars Palmer"
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2011 11:10 AM
Subject: Follow up
Charlie
I should have written before but I am just home, we stayed in Span for a week after the week at Ferrando.
What a perfect week we had. Everything worked even though we were so many, we were 22 (yes we had had an ok from Montserrat) of which 9 were children of all ages.
The place is a gem, the garden, the pool, the dining room, the bedrooms all are fantastic.
We were a little worried about the capacity for food preparation for so many but it worked out beautifully.
Montserrat is a fantastic and lovely hostess, the few minor problems we saw were eliminated at once, please give her our very big THANKS .
Thank you for the fine week we had
From us all
----- Original Message -----
From: tom havelock
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 10:07 AM
Subject: Re: This weekend
Hi Charlie
We had an amazing weekend - thanks so much for all your help. The house was perfect - I can't believe you haven't got more bookings on it. I'll definitely be spreading the word.
Friday was glorious weather and we had a great day hanging out by the pool. Saturday night in Barcelona was a bit like being in a monsoon, but everyone was in too good a mood to care about the weather. What a cool city.
Hope that Saturday night taxi call didn't disturb you... And please pass on our thanks to Montserrat for letting us stay in her wonderful house.
When are you coming to London? Hope you have a great time.
All the best
Tom
----- Original Message -----
From: Max Mitchell
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 4:27 PM
Subject: RE: Casanova de Ferrando, 17-24 January, 2010
Hi Charley:
We just got back last night and wanted to tell you how much we loved Casanova de Ferrando. The house was perfect for our group of 18 adults and every single person in our party loved the house. There was enough space for everyone and the fact that each room has its own bath was really great. The kitchen works great and the large dining room was more than enough room for everyone. The sitting rooms were comfortable and views around the house charming. The washer and dryer got a lot of use as well. The hot tub and sauna were a nice plus. The area is great. Fornells de la Selva is so convenient for trains to Barcelona and Girona is so close you could almost walk. The local people were very sweet and helpful. Thanks for your help. We loved it.
Max Mitchell
----- Original Message -----
From: Lisa Gustafsson
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 10:29 AM
Subject: RE: Casanova de Ferrando
Hi Charlie,
I rented Casanova de Ferrando last year through you and we were very happy.
This year I'm looking for houses in Andalucia. Do you have any houses there or any good contacts you can recommend?
Best regards,
Lisa
On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 2:25 PM, Eline van Tijn / Soundwise wrote:
Hi Charlie,
Just got back home after a small detour in the South of France.
The villa in Fornells was great (as you know) and we all had the best of times. We became friends with Montserrat and Magi, who are very nice people. We also enjoyed all the wine and cava you gave us. That was such a nice start! Thanks a lot.
It was nice to find that the descriptions from your website are very accurate and we got what we expected. We had a lot of friends visiting us in the villa and they all asked how we found it. I did (and will) recommend your site to friends.
Hope to return some day as I love Cataluna a lot.
Cheers!
Eline
----- Original Message -----
From: Peter Kirby
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 5:12 PM
Subject: Cal Cosme?
Dear Charlie
We rented Casanova de Ferrando 2 or 3 years ago for a big family celebration. I fear we never wrote to say how good it was – but it was very good! We all had a great time. Lovely pool and gardens.
Anyway we are looking to rent somewhere this summer hopefully with 2 other families being a total of probably 13 to 15 people. The problem is that due to other commitments the only gap we have available is 17 August to 1 September – not much of a window for a 2 week holiday.
We are likely to be 6 adults and 8 teenagers. Pool is essential and a walk to a village bar would be ideal for the older teenagers.
Would you have any other suggestions? We wouldn’t want the rent to be much if any higher than that quoted for Cal Cosme.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards
PJ
----- Original Message -----
From: Patricia Keegan
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 3:50 PM
Subject: Thank you!
Dear Charlie,
We just wanted to let you know we all had an amazing time this weekend, and the villa you found for us was absolutely perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed the garden & pool, and took advantage of the couches in the living room when the rain poured on Sunday. Alas we did not enjoy the fabulous dining room, but hope to at some stage in the future.
I would like to think that some day soon we will return with families to this wonderful casa. Please pass on our gratitude also to the owners who were extremely helpful.
Many thanks again,
Cheers
Tricia
----- Original Message -----
From: NICOLA BLACKWELL
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2007 7:19 PM
Subject: Casanova de Ferrando
Dear Charlie
Together with my husband and 2 children, I have just returned from a week at Casanova de Ferrando (we were guests of the Klepper family).
Well I just want to tell you what a FABULOUS time we have had there. We thought the house and the grounds were absolutely beautiful. I can't convey just how wonderful we thought the house and the swimming pool were.
I should be very grateful if you would please forward this email to the owner. We will heartily recommend this property to family and friends and thoroughly look forward to returning !
Very best regards
Nicola Blackwell
----- Original Message -----
From: ron peterson
Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 10:48 AM
Subject: Re: money and shopping
Charlie,
Thanks for checking back. Everything worked out fine and the owners were very helpful. The house is wonderful and we have all had a great time. Thanks for all of your help. We would certainly recommend Casa Nova de Ferrando to friends.
Best regards,
Ron y Peggy
----- Original Message -----
From: Emer Brady
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 1:10 PM
Subject: RE: Casa Nova de Ferrando, July 2 to 9
Hi Charlie,
We all had a wonderful time in Casa Nova de Ferrando. The house, gardens and pool were magnificent: the photos just could not possibly do it justice!
The owners were really welcoming when we arrived, and very discreet during our stay. The extra touches like washing-up liquid/dishwasher powder under the sink, and the cool beer in the fridge was much appreciated.
Our party consisted of 6 adults, and 8 children. The children ranged in age from 15 down to 3. They all made themselves at home very quickly, and had a ball.
With so many different seating areas both inside and out, everyone seemed to be able to find their own space.
As the swimming pool is fenced off from the house, it was very easy to ensure the kid's safety too.
The village too was perfect. We managed to find all the ingredients there for wonderful barbeques at the house (The deli was excellent). We were very surprised at the excellent facilities available in the community centre. Good food; computers for the older kids, and an outdoor play area for the little ones added up to a very plesant evening for all. The locals were also quite welcoming, and even taught us some Catalan!
All in all we had a super week. The only regret we all had, was that 1 week was too short! We have vowed to return though.
My little 3 year old is already asking when are we going back to 'our' holiday house in Spain!!
Charlie, a special word of thanks to you, for your 'straight talking' honest description of the house. From the minute I got in touch with you, you made booking this holiday (and getting there) very easy.
Emer
----- Original Message -----
From: philip matthews
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 9:10 AM
Subject: RE: Ferrando, another two weeks in summer 2005 - how was it?
Hi Charlie
Everything was great. The new dining room is spot on. Excellent idea and we got great use from it.
Thanks to you and the owners
Speak again soon
Philip
----- Original Message -----
From: Wilma.Ruschke
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 2:17 PM
Subject: AW: Casanova de Ferrando 11.06.-18.06.05
Hello Charlie,
sorry, the time is running!! The week at Casanova de Ferrando was for the group very nice. It was a wonderful time and we would like to visit it again.
All the best for you
and I will write again
Yours Wilma Ruschke
----- Original Message -----
From: Cobla La Principal d'Amsterdam
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 9:47 AM
Subject: Re: Ferrando, July 9 to 30, 2005, again!
Joris is leader of the famous Cobla band from Amsterdam and I saw a reportage on him and his musicians on Catalan TV the other day.
Hola Charlie,
Aha, yes, I heard they broadcasted it this week. We'll ask TV3 to send us a copy of it.
The stay in Casanova de Ferrando was excellent again, this year!
The new dining room was terrific. Luckily (?) we didn't have to use it, thanks to the ever shining Catalan sun.
Next year there will be no Catalan tour for us. Perhaps in 2007 once more.
We'll keep in touch,
Best regards, also for Magi and Montserrat,
Joris Vermeulen
Go back to Casanova de Ferrando
----- Original Message -----
From: Lorraine Louw
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 4:36 PM
Subject: Casanova de Ferrando
Dear Charlie
Just a quick note to say we had a wonderful time and really liked the house - its large, with a beautiful garden and pool. The owners Magi and Monserrat were both informative and kind and had just finished the most wonderful extension - a light filled dining room that easily sits 20. I took up your recommendation with regards to Epicurean Cuisine and they cooked us really good food. Jools and Ant cook wonderfully and are both reliable and excellent value. I would recommend both the house and caterers to friends without reservation. If I had any niggles (and this is being picky) I think the house could do with a new washing machine and the showers with new shower heads but this in no way distracted from our holiday
Thanks again
Kind Regards
Lorraine Louw
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Boer
Cc: Eric van Heck
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 10:29 AM
Subject: Re: CASANOVA DE FERRANDO, September - how was it?
Dear Charlie,
Everything was superb!! Well, except the weather then.... We enjoyed our stay at Casanova de Ferrando as always and we hope to come back next year. Thank you for helping us with the arrangements.
Kind regards,
Robert
----- Original Message -----
From: Shirley Kuder
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 11:31 PM
Subject: Re: Ferrando, first week of May 2005 - how was it?
Everything was truly wonderful. We had the time of our lives!!! thanks
----- Original Message -----
From: Hilde Kjølset
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:17 PM
Subject: RE: Casanova de Ferrando - summer 2004
Hello again!
We’ve been meaning to write a few words about our holiday at Casanova de Ferrando, but as usual time flies and suddenly months have past.... But better late than never :-)
Things went very well at Casanova de Ferrando – we found the house easily from your directions, Montse and Magi came and met us and were very welcoming, the house and garden exceeded our expectations. We were a total of 15 people at most, but still the house never felt crowded. We had 4 cars, went on lots of day-trips, and had much use for your excellent guide of the area – much more detailed than for example Rough Guide. We also tried the restaurant which you didn’t like – and thought it was OK. And we can absolutely recommend the paella from the butcher – it was delicious!
The 10 best things about the house: Ensuite bathrooms to all the rooms. Perfect sized swimmingpool with lots of toys for kids (and kids aged 30-something). Wonderful longtable in beautiful settings in the garden, perfect for 2 hour lunches with cheese, olive and wine. Beautiful garden with lots of flowers (I’ve taken a bunch of pictures, and especially loved the magnolia-trees). Montse and Magi – the perfect hosts, descrete but with a helping hand if needed (for example as spanish-speaking directions to the driver that delivered the luggage that was lost for 2 days). The extra toilet on the ground floor, so that the bathroom on the ground floor weren’t used by anyone others than the couple staying there. The washingmachine, which was quite necessary. The barbecue – we used it A LOT (The sausages from the local butcher were delicious!). The stereo with a cd-player, and the fact that we could play music loud without bothering any neighbours. A very clean and fresh house – the people Montse and Magi use know their trade.
I guess the only drawback is that the kitchen’s a little bit too small for preparing meals for such a large group of people. But as the weather was warm, most of our cooking were done at the barbecue, so it wasn’t a problem.
(Charlie adds here: the kitchen was a bit small and that´s why in 2009 the owners knocked out a wall separating the kitchen and it´s antiroom, now almost doubling the size of the kitchen, and putting in a handy countertop (with shelves and winerack below) on which to place plates, etc... before carrying outdoors or to the new diningroom next door.)
I don’t think the pictures of the house and garden on your site does the place justice, so I’ve attatched a few pictures – feel free to use them if you want to. Especially the garden looks a bit naked on your pictures, but I suppose it has grown a bit since you first were there...
We especially liked your personal comments and dry remarks on your site – it gives your site quite a lot more personality compared to other sites. It’s also very nice to have a person, instead of a company to communicate with – it makes one feel more special, and then more committed to the agreement. If we decide to go to Costa Brava again, we will certainly make use of your services again. So thank you so much for a great holiday – and give our best to Montse and Magi!
Best regards,
Hilde Kjølset and Atle Følgesvold
Oslo, Norway
PS: You may very well use our comments and name on your site if you want to.
----- Original Message -----
From: Stuart McMullen
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 10:47 PM
Subject: Re: Casanova de Ferrando, end September
We loved the house and will think about renting it again. Ideal for a large group in a great location where you can have fun and not worry about disturbing the neighbours!!
Plus points being the pool and outside area,all the rooms being en-suite, privacy as room are in different 'wings' of the house, large dining table, good utility room/laundry facilities, well equipped kitchen, TVs/CD player for those who want and proximity to shops and pitch and putt.
No real grumbles, minor comments were...... suggest umbrellas and stands for by pool. Kitchen small for size of house but we managed fine. Maps would be helpful for location of large Supermarkets. Could they organise a deal for people renting to have discounts on the golf? We spent a fortune in fees !
(Charlie adds here: the kitchen was a bit small and that´s why in 2009 the owners knocked out a wall separating the kitchen and it´s antiroom, now almost doubling the size of the kitchen, and putting in a handy countertop (with shelves and wine rack below) on which to place plates, etc... before carrying outdoors or to the new dining room next door.)
The owners were more than helpful, great having all ' emergency ' information provided. Your assistance and directions were really helpful and accurate. Thank you so much for your work.
The area is great. We really liked Girona and want to visit again.
Many thanks. Morag.
----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Doorn
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 5:27 PM
Subject: Casanova, 3 weeks from July 12, 2003
Dear Charles,
Casanova de Ferrando was real fun!! The owners Magi and Montserrat were so nice to us, we did a very good thing by bringing dutch tulip-bulbs for Montserrat, who was very exited because she is a enthousiastic gardener. Magi was very nice too. He came often in the morning to take care of the swimmingpool and he was a very gentle host. The house is beautiful, the rooms are perfect and big, and, although our group was quite large, everyone had his privacy. Imagine, the reason why we went to Catalonia was the tour of the dutch cobla-orchestra Cobla La Principal dÁmsterdam. They had to play 17 concerts in 16 days in different places!! Besides the cobla-members, the group existed of their partners, husbands, wifes etc. There were also a few children, in total 20 people. The good thing was that the partners etc. could stay home while the cobla had to play a concert somewhere, or they could decide to join the cobla during a concert. With children, such a house like Casanova the Ferrando is really perfect, because it is big enough, the pool was very popular (how could it not…it was so hot in July) and everyone had enough space for him- or herself. Actually, we had nothing to complain about. The only thing was, that the washingmachine failed after two weeks, I think it was an old machine. But that is actually the only thing that really broke down. Casanova de Ferrando is a perfect place, in a quiet area, close to the shops and Gerona, so not to far from the living world, with enough privacy for each guest.
Thank you again and give our greetings to Magi and Montserrat!!!!!
Mark Doorn
----- Original Message -----
From: Chantal Schoof
Cc: jhillegersberg
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2003 1:15 PM
Subject: Re: Sept 6 to 13
Dear Charles:
I thought I send all the information before we left for Barcelona, anyway. We had a lovely week in Barcelona and the owners of the house were very friendly and helpfull. Thank you to you as well for all your help. Regards, Chantal Schoof
----- Original Message -----
From: Mel Ciena
Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 6:53 PM
Hi Charlie:
Here are a couple of comments about what has come to be known to us as THE BIG HOUSE, It's not easy to find a house that lives up to it's write up on the web. But THE BIG HOUSE does just that. When you read that it stands alone, it does stand alone on a graceful setting of tranquility surrounded by trees, grass, flowers and the grace of Fonells De La Selva. although the area invites you to visit the surrounding areas, it's hard to leave THE BIG HOUSE, as it is well made up and we all felt as though it belonged to us. In fact when we left we felt that the next people comming in were comming to stay at Our BIG HOUSE till we return the next year. THE BIG HOUSE speaks volumes for it self. WE Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh and by the way Charlie, We want to rent it again next June for about the same time peroid. Can you let me know what the price is now and how much deposit I need to send. also we were led to believe that it was 9 bedrooms, but as it turned out we had only 8 and two people had to double up. We would like to have all 9 bedrooms next time if we could. Please let me know. You can post my comments if you like. I look foward to hearing from you.
ciao ciao for now Mel
----- Original Message -----
From: Philip Sheard
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2003 1:03 PM
Subject: Re: May 24 to 31
Hi Charlie.
I have been meaning to contact you with a few words about the house since we came back but have just not found the time. We did say to Montserrat & Magi that we would like to come back but so far we have no definite arrangements for next year. So please feel free to make any bookings. We will of course let you know once holidays from work have been arranged etc.
I will send a write up on the house in a couple of days but didn't want to hold up your bookings
Thanks
Philip
----- Original Message -----
From: serge hannecart
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2003 6:11 PM
Subject: Re: Formula One rental
hi charles,
i'm leaving for a family holiday in the US. will be back in a couple of weeks. shall write a review on the house. by the way, it is FANTASTIC. Thank you for the great service too. nice doing business with you. Do you have anything in south of Spain? Shall communicate later.
Greetings,
Serge Hannecart
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 20 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Low Mid Season | 25 Sep 11 | 23 Oct 11 | € 2425 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 23 Oct 11 | 23 Dec 11 | € 2200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas & New Year | 23 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | € 2625 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Off Season | 7 Jan 12 | 5 May 12 | € 2400 | 375 | 1200 | Flexible |
| LowSeason | 5 May 12 | 1 Jun 12 | € 2625 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 Jun 12 | 23 Jun 12 | € 3150 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 23 Jun 12 | 14 Jul 12 | € 3400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Peak Season | 14 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 3700 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Seaon | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | € 3150 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 29 Sep 12 | 20 Oct 12 | € 2625 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Off Season | 20 Oct 12 | 22 Dec 12 | € 2400 | 375 | 1200 | Flexible |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Saturday to Saturday rentals in mid and high season.
Off season weekend rates 1200 E (2 nights) + 375 E extra night.
Mid-Season rates apply for Christmas, Easter and New Year. Please contact us for details.
Prices are all inclusive and there are no extra or hidden charges whatsoever.
Availability
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