Large Farmhouse with Private Pool
Lovely Views and a Wide Range of On-Site Activities
Sleeps 11+ (5 Bedrooms) plut mattresses/cots
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A restored farmhouse located high up a valley in the Penedes wine region. The private driveway leads to a shady forecourt with barbecue, vines and a lovely view. The house has a cool, spacious interior with fully equipped kitchen, lounge and games room. The 6 acres of surrounding grounds include a private swimming pool with two levels of sundecks overlooking the valley, a large play area with trampoline, climbing frame and swings, and olive and almond groves. There is also an area for table tennis/basket ball/football. Cal Gimeno is located just 1 hour from the lively and historic cities of Barcelona and Tarragona and 30-40 minutes from the beaches of Sitges, Vilanova and Calafell. The famous vineyards of Torres, Freixenet and Cordoniu are close by, and the theme parks of Port Aventura, Aqualeon, Aquopolis and Costa Caribe are all within an hour's drive.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 28 April 2012 - 2 June 2012 | €1450 | - | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 22 September 2012 | €1950 | 7 | ||
| 22 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | €1450 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros. For bookings longer than one week, subsequent weeks receive a 10% discount.
Changeover day
Bookings run Saturday to Saturday during the high summer (July and August). We are more flexible out of season.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with king size bed and ensuite. Bedroom 2 with king size bed. Bedroom 3 with stardard double bed. Bedroom 4 with 2 sets of bunk beds. Bedroom 5 with one single bed. |
| Bathrooms: | Family bathroom with large bath, walk-in shower and WC. En-suite to bedroom 1 with shower and WC. Downstairs bathroom with shower and WC. |
| Kitchen: | A large kitchen with dining table and lovely view. 2 large fridge/freezers, 5-ring gas hob, large oven, dishwasher, microwave, bread machine, juicer, toaster, kettle & double ceramic sink. |
| Utility Room: | Separate laundry room with washing machine, dryer and utility sink. Washing line outside. Washing powder and cleaning products provided. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious lounge with three sofas, open fireplace, CD/MP3 player. Separate games room with pool table, darts board, widescreen TV, DVD/video player, board games, playing cards, jigsaws. Plus DVDs and videos for all age groups and books to borrow. |
| Other: | Converted wine store now used as a cloakroom. Small bodega with wine rack. Garage with all sorts of sports equipment and some bikes. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen and towels (for indoors and pool/beach) are provided. Property is cleaned between rentals. Property can be cleaned and linen changed weekly for longer rentals if requested. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove garden oven parking fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv telephone central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) pool heating |
| Suitability: | children welcome pets accepted |
| Location Type: | rural mountain |
Notes on accommodation
Stairgate available on request. Extra mattresses and cots available.
Accessibility
Property has not been adapted for wheelchair use.
Outside
Paved forecourt includes barbecue, sofa, tables and chairs, with mulberry trees and vines for shade. Private pool is 7m x 4m approx and has solar heating for spring and autumn. There are two levels of sundecks with loungers, chairs, tables, a shower and a small fridge. We also have a paddling pool for those too young to enjoy the swimming pool. The pool is fenced-off, but the grounds are extensively terraced, so toddlers need close supervision.
There is a flat, shady games area to the side of the house with table tennis, swingball, basketball net and football goal. Adjacent garage has a full-size table football. The lower play area has a trampoline, climbing frame with swings and slide, and a zip line. There is also a vegetable patch, and guests are welcome to help themselves to any produce in season. There are also a great many fruit trees with plums, figs, peaches, apples, apricots, cherries and grapes to enjoy in season. The rest of the 6 acres consists of olive and almond groves.
Coast/Beach
Cal Gimeno is located inland, away from the bustle and humidity of the coast. However, the beaches of the Costa Dorada and Costa del Garraf are only a 30-40 minute drive away. These include the pretty and popular old fishing town of Sitges, with its many shops and restaurants, and the long, wide beaches of Vilanova, Calafell and Salou.
Travel
The airports of Barcelona and Reus (Tarragona) are one hour away by car. Girona is almost 2 hours. Car hire is essential - details of local companies available on request.
Distances
The nearest villages (5 mins drive) are Pontons and Torrelles de Foix with small shops, bakeries and restaurants/cafes. The nearest large supermarkets are in Vilafranca del Penedes (20 mins). Vilafranca also has a hospital, and a local market on a Saturday.
There are many nearby vineyards to visit, including Torres, Freixenet, Cordoniu and Jean Leon. The spectacular monastery of Montserrat and the historic cities of Barcelona and Tarragona (the old Roman capital) are an hour away.
Further details
The excellent theme parks of Port Aventura, Costa Caribe, Aqualeon and Aquopolis are all within an hour's drive. Horse riding is possible near Vilafranca. The nearest golf courses are Vendrell or Sitges - both 40 mins. There is also plenty of local walking.
Booking notes
We ask for a 20% deposit to confirm a reservation. Any bank fees are for the account of the guest.
Guest comments
We loved it here! Hardly left Cal Gimeno. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home. Everything is so perfectly practical and organised. Thank you! Anne & Kevin. 2011
We had a fantastic week at Cal Gimeno which exceeded our expectations. The house is a lovely place to get away from it all and is ideal for 2 families to spend time together. Our favourite afternoon spot was on the sofas looking out over the lovely view whilst the the little one played in the toy house and the older kids played table tennis or games in the pool. We didn't need to go very far, and didn't really want to. We all agreed that we would love to return in the not too distant future. Michelle. 2010.
Just to reiterate our thanks for providing such a brilliant place for us to all get together. We had a wonderful time at Cal Gimeno and enjoyed using all the facilities available to us. Muchas gracias! Hilary and Dave and family. 2009.
Owner profile
The whole family
About the owner
Tim and Helen moved to Barcelona from London in 1998 and have been here in Catalunya ever since. The relaxed way of life, the weather (of course!), the beach and our farmhouse are what have kept us here. We now have two lovely girls - aged 10 and 12 - and have moved out of the city and down the coast where the air is cleaner and the life a little less rushed. We spend as many weekends as possible at Cal Gimeno and have come to love working in the open air, watching the changing of the seasons and learning the annual routine of planting, picking and pruning.
Year purchased: 1998
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Tim is the son of a farmer and has always wanted our children to have the same opportunity to run wild and explore the great outdoors. We spent 2 years searching for a farmhouse but, inevitably, it was a conversation in a pub that finally led us to Cal Gimeno. We have made a fair few changes to bring it up to modern standards, and we feel as if we are on holiday every weekend that we go. Cal Gimeno is only 30 minutes from the coast, but might as well be in a different world. It is so tranquil with no neighbours and lovely views, and so cool and beautiful up in the hills. The area is filled with vineyards and olive groves, and steep tree-covered mountains topped with cliffs.
Unique benefits of the property
Cal Gimeno is a classic Catalan masia - a south-facing farmhouse with thick walls to keep out both heat and cold. It looks like a cottage but is amazingly big inside, especially the kitchen and living areas, so it can accommodate three families without feeling crowded. It has been modernised, so no damp and no making-do, and is fully equipped with everything a modern family needs. But perhaps the best thing is the outside space. A private pool with sundecks. Plenty of shady areas around the house for eating and relaxing. A big playground with trampoline, zipline and climbing frame. Table tennis, basketball, football net and plenty more grounds to explore. Great for all ages. Barcelona, Tarragona, theme parks and beaches are all easy to get to, but we find guests tend to stay on site.
For booking and further information
Property Ref S12265
Contact Name:
Helen Stacy
(SPAIN) +34 938111858
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Alternate Contact Details:
(SPAIN) +34 663027297
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