Pets welcome Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
The apartment has a calm, harmonious atmosphere, like the area of its namesake, Apt. Plan de Vic. The apartment has a capacity for 7 guests and has two double rooms and one triple room, a spacious kitchen, a dining room and a living room with fireplace, central heating, and four fully-fitted bathrooms, a washing machine, clothes dryer, dishwasher, fridge, TV. A cradle is also available.
The house dates back to 1752 and has newly been fully restored.
THERE IS A IDENTICAL APARTMENT FOR 4 PEOPLE RIGHT NEXT TO THE ONE FOR 4 PEOPLE. CAN BE RENTED ALONE OR TOGETHER
In 2008 it is the plan to install WiFi and make access to a garden with a shared swimming pool. Please enquire.
The house itself is located in the town of Perafita, the heart of the Lluçanès region. Apt. Plan de Vic, with accommodation for 7 guests in an excellent location. 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
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The Costa Brava/Catalonia region
The house en typical Catalan limestone style, modernised with respect for the original style, is situated in the Vic-region. Vic is the capitol of the region, situated in the middle of the “plana de Vic”, which is a platau of perhaps 30-40 km2 surrounded by all sides of the mountains. The house provides a perfect base for relaxation. Read a book, enjoy the hot summer nights in the private court yard or one one of the near by Cafés with a glass of the local cava or red wine from the Catalan Penedes district.
The landscape is the greenest area in Catalonia and hence, the region has traditionally been dominated by agriculture. Now, it is more mixed, also because Vic is one of the university cities of Catalonia. Increasingly, people from Barcelona as well choose to live in Vic area, as the region is only 40 minutes away from Barcelona. Vic is one of Catalonia’s most lovely historic old towns. Do not miss the market Tuesdays and Saturdays, the Cathedral and the Episcopal and Leatherworks Museums, one of the most important in the world. Or simply enjoy the historical centre city with cafés and restaurants on every small square. The Vic region is known to have a lot of fine restaurants, many of them even with one or two Michelin stars.
Around Vic, you can enjoy excursions to Montseny Natural Park or the Guilleries, get to know the Romanic Art of the region or practice sports such as golf, cycling or horse riding. The central location in Catalonia makes for instance, the historical city Girona, Costa Brava, The Dalí Museum (Museo Teatro Dalí) or the Penedés wine region accessible in one-day excursions.
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 adventurous, paragliding or climbing. The spring (March-May) in Catalonia is sunny, green and comfortable warm. The daily temperature 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
Vic area
Casa Estamener is located in the very centre of the town of Perafita, in the heart of the Lluçanès region, in the western part of Osona, between El Moianès and El Prepirineu.
Located in the middle of the Plana de Vic, Estamaner is near all interesting sites in Osona.
Vic, 15 minutes away, offers a lot of touristic choices:
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
-The cathedral, with a romanic cript and belltower, neoclassic façade, gothic clauster, and the painitings of Josep M. Sert -The Roman temple -The wall of Pere III -The Museu Episcopal, with a great collection of romanic and gothic art -The Museu de l'Art de la Pell -And: the Mercat del Ram; Mercat de la Música Viva (september); Mercat de Sant Nicolau (december) and Festa Major (july 5th)
In the sorrowndings:
-El Pantà de Sau, the catalan ‘Grand Canyon’ - Tavertet and Rupit, two of the most beautiful villages in Catalonia - Sant Pere de Casserres monestir - Cabrera, Bellmunt, els Munts, three of the many spots for hicking - The arqueological site l'Esquerda (Roda de Ter), 2 minutes away - Folgueroles, hometown of the poet Jacint Verdaguer And:
The Pirenees (1 hour away Vallter and la Molina) The Costa Brava (45 minutes to Blanes) Other activities:
- Fly to Barcelona airport (or Girona) - Casa Estamener - for 7 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
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Barcelona and Girona airport: 80 km
Railway:
Vic: 13 km
Ferry:
Barcelona: 80 km
Activities near Vic
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access
General:
Central heating, TV, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (3), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 7, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Further details
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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Prices for group size 7
Period
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To
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
All year 2008 and 2009
24 Sep 08
1 Sep 10
1050£882
225189
235197
2 Nights
03
Prices for group size 4
Period
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To
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
All year 2008 & 2009
24 Sep 08
1 Sep 10
720£605
150126
160134
2 Nights
03
Prices for group size 2
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
All year 2008 & 2009
24 Sep 08
1 Sep 10
600£504
11092
125105
2 Nights
03
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
The house can be let for weekends or singel days during the low season
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.
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Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/29831
Contact details for home 29831
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: 6 Jun 2007
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