Vic holiday apartment rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, internet access, rural retreat, TV

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Casa Estamener - 4 persons (apartment)

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A house well-adapted to the requirements of country tourism, making it perfect for an unforgettable stay. the best choise if you value high standard, combined with the true, unspoiled spanish village life. only 75 km. from Barcelona and Girona.

A charming town house suitable for two couples or a family. the apartment has a calm, harmonious atmosphere. The house has three floors. In the lower floor, there is a small shadow-full court yard. On the 1. floor there is a spacious kitchen, a large living room with fireplace and a small balcony facing the small street. Furthermore, there is one bathroom. , a dining room and a living room , Of other facilities can be mentioned central heating, washing machine, clothes dryer, dishwasher, fridge, and tv. a cradle is also available.



The house itself is located ia small village in heart of the Lluçanès region. Estamaner. The history of the house goes back to the 18th century when the house was known as a traditional cloth manufacturing centre. The word "Estamener" comes from "estam" or combed wool. The excellent location of the house meant that it became the head offices of perafita's own public transport company which ran services from Prats de Lluçanès to st. quirze de besora and Vic, for more than 50 years.

You will find that we have a identical house for 7 persons, which is situated next to this apartment for 4 persons.
In 2008

One of 2 large and beautiful bedrooms in Casa Estamener	The other of the two large bedrooms has single beds
The living room is large and has opend fire to provide a lovely atmosphere	The lounge area in the livingroom. Perfect place to relax after a long day

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/22796

The Costa Brava/Catalonia region

In the northeast of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Mediterranean side, and occupying a relatively small area of 32,000 square kilometres, lies Catalonia, one of Spain's most fascinating and diverse regions.

Geographically and culturally, the splendour of Catalonia is so unique. It has a vast diversity of landscapes ranging from rocky coastlines to long flat beaches, from mountains to plains, and from marshlands to forest. It has great cosmopolitan cities such as the amazing Barcelona with its fantastic art nouveau buildings, or the historical Girona and its great old Jewish quarter. It has small medieval mountain villages sitting at the foot of the Pyrenees and elegant coastal resorts in the sandy shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

Catalonia has a distinct regional identity that borrows little form the rest of Spain. Catalans have their own language, and are intensely proud of their unique art, cuisine, folklore and long history. Ask the Catalans themselves and many will tell you that Catalonia is not a region but a nation. Not surprisingly, rivalry between the Catalans and the rest of Spain is an ongoing part of this country's history.

Catalonia is home of great artistic achievements, ranging from grand Greek and Roman monuments, or exquisitely simple Romanesque works, to some of the most exciting art of the twentieth century such as the great Gaudí's avant garde buildings, the surrealism of the painters Salvador Dalí or Miró, or the cubism of Picasso, all of whom spent their formative years in Catalonia.

Catalans pride themselves on good eating too, and you will find some of Spain's finest restaurants here. Catalan food is typically Mediterranean, featuring olive oil as its staple component. As the region is so geographically diverse, it provides a variety of fresh high quality meat, poultry, game, seafood, fruit and vegetables and a great variety of wild mushrooms. Fine red and white wines are produced here, and Catalan sparkling wines (cavas) are favourite celebratory wines around the world.

Finally Catalonia offers a wide range of activities to suit all ages and levels of fitness: Skiing (in winter), swimming, horse back riding, cycling, hiking, golfing, ... there are endless possibilities.

All in all Catalonia offers no end of opportunities for day trips and adventures, that together with its excellent communications, makes of Catalonia a top-class tourist destination in Europe.

Catalonia, Spain is a region rich with world-class architectural achievements and experiences left behind by geniuses like Gaudi and Jujol. There is the spectacular and unfinished Cathedral, La Sagrada Familia ,and the marvellous architectural parks where architecture and nature intertwines. The extraordinary resident buildings like la casa Batlló, where the intense mosaics and rather strange lines invoke pictures of skeletons, dinosaurs and dragons in our minds. Among these architectural masterpieces in the city of Barcelona there is a modern shopping environment, where you will find the latest trends in fashion and design. All the major cities in Catalonia are lively and stylish cities. Come check it out...

Catalonia is renowned and respected for its formidable cuisine. You will find quite a few praised restaurants with more than one Michelin star, and quite a few world famous chefs. But you will also find the more down-to-earth restaurants and diners where you can enjoy the traditional Catalonian cuisine. We are offering a free multimedia catalogue with 16 thematic routes that will enable you to experience Catalonia through your tongue. You can get lost in the Catalonian cuisine on the pastries-route, the cava-route, the sausage-route and the cheese-route. Please take contact to receive the multimedia taste route.

Or how about watching a football match along with 98.917 other spectators on FC Barcelona's legendary Camp Nou?The best advise is to come to Catalonia and see for yourself. Please do not hesitate to contact us in order to receive more informations regarding the house, the area or activities in Catalonia.

CLIMATE

With more than 300 sunny days, Catalonia has deserved its surname "the sunny side of the Pyrenees". The climate, however, varies depending on which part of the region you visit.

THE COAST

By the coast there is Mediterranean climate with mild winthers and hot summers with temperatures 30-35 degrees. Due to the closeness to the sea, the heath is more humid than centrally in Catalonia. Barcelona has its own climate. The city is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and on the fourth side the sea and therefore it has a high humidity in July and August. In these months, a ride in the airconditioned metro and buses can be a relief. The best months to visit Barcelona is September-November and March-May, but Barcelona can easily be visited all year around, as the sun almost always shines. Even in December and January it is possible to find a sunny spot with a nice temperature.

INLAND

Inland there is continental climate which means that there is generally a big flucturation in the temperatures and that it is colder in the winther-time, not at least in the mountains. In the Pyrenees, there are several skisport resorts.
In the summer, the heath is dry and therefore pleasant even on very hot days, if you stay in the shadow in the mid-day sun. There is usually beautiful weather from Marc to October. The Catalans would never enter the swimming pool before in the middle of June, but our guests from more northern countries have jumped in April as well as September.

Vic area

Vic is the capital of the region of Osona, Barcelona, is located on the banks of the Meder river, in the vicinity of the impressive Sau reservoir. It is small town (70.000 inhabitants) and is situated on the plain that carries its name. Plane del Vic.

A holiday based in Vic provides you and your family with the perfect base for a relaxing holiday, in the heart of Catalonia. You will find yourself at home among the local inhabitants and enjoy the lively local life and cuisine in this beautiful town. Among lush green hills, and authentic small town Spanish life, you are still only 75 km. distance to the big city-life of roaring Barcelona, or the majestic beauty of the highest peaks of the Pyrenees. If you want to go to the beach, whether you prefer a lively crowded beach or a peaceful secluded one, it is only a 100 km. drive to the east. Your vacation house will provide a excellent base for experiencing the diversity of Catalan nature, the historical and cultural heritage, or you can just relax, sit back and sink into everyday Catalan living.

Market in Vic
The town Vic with its charming old quarter is worth a visit. On Tuesdays and Saturdays you will find a large popular and lively market on Placa Major. Another option is to enjoy the delicious cuisine or to take a guided tour through the historical quarter. On the central square you will find many shops and café terraces. The square is always full of genuine Catalan rural atmosphere.

In Vic you can enjoy: Museu Episcopal, which displays a rich collection of Romanesque art. The Gallery Sala del Romanico has a outstanding group of alter fonts and The Gothic Gallerie Salas del Gotico`s collection of alter pieces are also impressive. All 3 galleries are given 3 stars (highly recommended) by Guide Michelin.

La Plana de Vic is all surrounded by mountains: in the north the mountains of Comarca (administrative area corresponding to the English county) of Ripollès and Comarca of Garrotxa, in the east the mountainous area of Les Guilleries, in the southeast the Massif of Montseny, in the west the mountainous areas of Moianès and Lluçanès, and it remains closed by a circle of mountainous systems that draws the heights of its outline: the mountains of Bellmunt, Collsacabra, Guilleries, Matagalls, Tagamanent, the Bertí's Crags, Collsuspina, Gurb, El Grau and Orís, and the Pyrenean spurs of Montesquiu and Besora.

Activities:
The possibilities for activities in the area are numerous, for adults as well as for children. Riding, hiking, sailing even hot-air ballooning.. If you want to plan any activities ahead of you travel, please contact us, and we will try our best to assist you the best we can..

How to get there

- Fly to Barcelona airport (or Girona) - Casa Estamener - for 4 persons is situated 80 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.

HOW TO GET THERE:
From Barcelona, take the C-17 motorway (Barcelona-Puigcerdà) to the Eix Transversal C-25 exit 179 to the BV-4601 road to Sant Bartomeu de Grau - Perafita.
From Girona, take the Eix Transversal C-25 and leave at exit 180 Gurb - Sant Bartomeu del Grau – to arrive at Perafita on the BV-4601 road.
From Lleida, take the Eix Transversal C-25 leaving at exit 179 carretera on the BV-4601 road.
From Berga, take the C-16 Eix Transversal, take the C-25 at exit 179 and then the BV-4601

Activities near Vic

Facilities

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

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
All year 2008 and 2009	27 Oct 08	26 Sep 10	720£ 626	140122	150130	2 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
All year 2008 and 2009	24 Sep 08	1 Jan 10	600£ 522	11096	125109	2 Nights

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

It is also possible to rent for a weekend or for singel days (minimum 2 nights) . Please contact us

Changeover day is flexible

The price includes: Taxes and VAT, electricity, heating, water, bed-linen, towels and cleaning at departure.

When booking the property, a deposit equal to 40% must be paid within 8 days to secure the booking. The remaining amount is to be paid when you arrive. By cancellation more than 2 months before arrival, half of the deposit will be refunded. By cancellation less than 2 months before arrival, the deposit is not refunded.

*At Catalan holidays in low- and medium season supplements may apply. Please consult us.

Availability

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Contact details for home 22796 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Lisbeth Stahn
Tel:	+45 3810 9484
Mobile:	+45 5055 3343
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