No pets allowed Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
In the outskirts of a quaint village overlooking the Pyrenees lies Castell Rocar surrounded by fields and the village just 10 minutes walk away.
The house is unique and tastefully decorated with antique furniture in large rooms with beautiful floors and decorated walls. The house has six bedrooms, five double bedrooms all with bathrooms and a fifth room in two levels with room for four persons. This room as well has its own bathroom. There are two more bathrooms available in the house.
In the garden there is a large angled swimming pool with changing facilities and toilets in the building next to the pool area. There are of course sun beds, so you can enjoy the warm summer Catalan relaxing way. In the nearby fields, you can feed the cute donkeys.
Castell Rocar sleeps 14, has a huge outdoor area and a great pool
One of two lounges on the main floor
Another of the two lounges on the main floor
The swimmingpool area is large and has a great view to the catalan landscape
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/67555
The Costa Brava/Catalonia region
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.
Vic / La Roca area
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
It is advised to bring a car. You can either rent one in the airport or drive from home. Some take the autotrain to Narbonne and drive from there.
Airports: Barcelona - 1,15 hours (all major airline companies) Girona/Gerona - 1 hour (Ryan air and other low cost) Reus - 2 hours (Ryan air and other low cost) Perpignan - 2,5 hours
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Girona/Barcelona: 90 km
Railway:
Vic: 20 km
Ferry:
Barcelona: 90 km
Activities near Vic
Sports: Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (7), Double beds (4), Cots (2), Dining seating for 24, Lounge seating for 12, Sleeps maximum of 15
Other:
Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: As the house is 900m2 big, there are several halls and a library. Outside, the huge garden is beautifully kept, and the large pool area with a covered terrace with barbecue is a natural place to spend a lot of the stay.
The house has several large rooms, one used as sitting room with sofas TV and DVD, another which is a dining room with a long and very beautiful dining table. At first floor there is a small library equipped with a computer with Internet access. Additionally, the entire house has WIFI internet. Furthermore, there is a larger library of an ancient library and also can be used as reading rooms or to play board games. At first floor there is a large terrace overlooking the countryside.
At the ground floor there is another large room which can be rented for festive occasions. Hall is actually a hall decorated with a deer from a hunt and the owner arranges still hunting (this requires a hunting license). The adjacent room with beautiful curves fitted with a long dining table. There is direct access to the garden.
Further details outdoors: For the kids it is fun to feed the donkeys and horses on the nearby field. It is also nice that it is possible to walk to the village as well as make some walks in the area. The house is also a very nice point of departure for bicycling.
In the nearby village are two local restaurants and a small supermarket. Furthermore, there is a big café and bakery, which offers a selection of gourmet products, bread and cakes. The shop is famous throughout Catalonia, and is visited in weekend by people come from all over Catalonia.
Further details
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 to the property-owner 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.
By rental of this house, an additional deposit is paid by arrival and refunded by departure, if the house is left in same condition as by arrival.
*At Catalan holidays in low- and medium season supplements may apply. Please consult us.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Autumn 2009
10 Sep 09
5 Dec 09
2700£2,432
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2 Nights
Christmas/New year 2009
5 Dec 09
7 Jan 10
3000£2,703
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4 Nights
Winther 2010
7 Jan 10
27 Mar 10
2700£2,432
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2 Nights
Easter 2010
27 Mar 10
7 Apr 10
3000£2,703
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4 Nights
Spring 2010
7 Apr 10
19 Jun 10
2700£2,432
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2 Nights
Summer 2010
19 Jun 10
1 Oct 10
3000£2,703
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1 Week
Autumn 2010
1 Oct 10
4 Dec 10
2700£2,432
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2 Nights
Christmas/New year 2010
4 Dec 10
8 Jan 11
3000£2,703
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4 Nights
71
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Guestbook for Castell Rocar
"The owners of the house were very friendly and helpful and did everything they could to make our stay enjoyable. Also the facilities of the house were first class."
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 67555
Name:
Lisbeth Stahn
Company:
Sydens Feriehuse
Tel:
+45 3810 9484
Mobile:
+45 5055 3343
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