Apartment in Traditional Catalan House in the Countryside
Peaceful Location In Spanish Pyrenees In The Montsec Natural Park - The House Is Not In A Village
Sleeps 4/5 (2 Bedrooms)
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Our nearest village is Sant Salvador de Tolo which is 7km away.Enjoy the tranquillity undisturbed sounds of nature and starry night skies unpolluted by any street lights.The surrounding countryside has a rich diversity of birds,wild flowers,insects and butterflies.The nearby Montsec escarpment is cut through by the dramatic gorges of Mont Rebei,Terradets and Vila Nova de Meia the latter just a walk or 10 min drive providing excellent walking and climbing right on your doorstep,or you can head for the high mountains.In the valley close by are idyllic plunge pools where you can laze undisturbed.Within easy reach of pristine lakes with high mountain vistas and village swimming pools,often with a bar!There are markets to visit offering great local products and shaded ramblas where you can watch the world go by.This agricultural area with fields of wheat corn and sunflowers is interspersed with mixed forests,beautiful old almond and olive groves and local vineyards providing delicious wines
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £300 | 3 | ||
| 1 January 2012 - 30 June 2012 | 330 | 3 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £400 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | 440 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds or Euros.
Long winter lets; we are open for negotiation!
Electricity and gas included in price. Central heating is provided early morning & evening if you require it during the daytime there is an extra charge.
Changeover day
Bookings are for a 7 day period in July/August preferred changeover day Saturday. The rest of the year 3 days minimum stay. Check in 4pm9pm. Check out by 12 noon day of departure.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 - room with a view. Double bed, side lights, wardrobe, drawers, comfy chair and side tables. Bedroom 2 - cosy room with 2 single beds, wall lights, wardrobe, drawers, comfy chair and side tables. One single put-u-up bed available. |
| Bathrooms: | 1 Bathroom with good sized shower unit, basin and wc. All modern fittings in rustic beamed & tiled bathroom. |
| Kitchen: | Lovely rustic beamed room with views of garden. Well equipped with plenty of pots & pans & granite work tops, storage units, 4 ring gas stove with oven & grill, fridge. Table and chairs |
| Living Rooms: | 1 Living Area - Comfortable cushioned sitting area with cane chairs & coffee tables & views of the garden. Adjoins kitchen. MP3/CD player, games and books provided. |
| Other: | Porch/hallway for coats boots and walking/sports equipment. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and bedlinen provided weekly. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge washing machine iron/ironing board internet access central heating barbecue |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
The house sits in a beautiful garden alone on a mountainside overlooking the valley of Tremp & the dramatic Montsec ridge.The apartment is very homely with lots of decorative touches warm colour schemes soft lighting it very well equipped and is a really comfortable home from home, the views are also breathtaking! The accommodation is all on the first floor with its own separate entrance, there is a stone staircase so toddlers will need supervision. This is a perfect base to come home to after a day out exploring this wonderful region with its mountains gorges lakes and market towns. We live on the ground floor of the house so we're here to help you settle in and are available to help you with local information walking and climbing info, maps and where to go enjoy the many activities available in this area, we also provide a detailed guide which can help you get the most out of your stay at Tolo. Whilst we are always there to help answer your questions we are also very easy to avoid!
Accessibility
Because of the uneven country paths and steps to the apartment we cannot recommend this for people with restricted mobility.
Outside
Terraces provided with tables, chairs, loungers, swing seat and shaded areas all with spectacular views. Beds of flowers herbs and fruit trees buzz with birds and butterflies, you may find us working in our organic vegetable garden which often has produce to spare. Surrounded by mixed forests and cultivated farmland the valley drops away dramatically below you and rises on its southern edge to the ridges of the stunning Montsec escarpment. You can enjoy soaking up these views after your day excursions, perhaps an aperitif on the terrace or cook dinner alfresco on the barbecue. In late spring you will hear the nightingale chorus, look up and you may see a horde of griffon vultures or a solitary golden eagle fly by. Every season offers something special and apart from nature's noise and the occasional tractor down in the valley the silence is deafening! From the main road to the house there is a 2km track in good condition well signed and ample parking on the terrace above the house.
Coast/Beach
Beaches and inlets on the pristine lakes of Sant Antoni and Terradets with stunning views of the high Pyrenees 3/4hr drive.You can swim in quiet secluded places or join the 'crowds' at Chiringuito's beach bar on Sant Antoni lake with great food and free kayaking.Plunge pools 10 min drive from house, float in crystal clear mountain water pools in a river ravine with only blue skies up above and the scent of wild mountain herbs around you.Or try the village pool with views at Vila Nova 15min drive
Travel
Nearest airports are Girona, Barcelona and Reus 22.5 hour drive. Road links are excellent and you can find clear directions on our website. To get to the house you will need to hire a car at the airport as car hire is not available locally. Living in the mountains everywhere takes time to get to but the roads are quiet well maintained and pass through incredibly beautiful countryside so the journey is just as good as getting there!
Distances
Tremp: main market town in area, 27km scenic drive.
Isona: Roman village with museum features dinosaur remains, site with dinosaur footprints just outside town, 15km.
Artesa de Segre: Sunday market with local food products, bodegas nearby produce excellent Costers de Segre wines, 27km drive.
Montsec escarpment: 10min drive/or walk.
Val Fosca: south side of Aiguestortes, scenic valley with excellent high mountain walks 1.15 hr drive.
Spectacular Aiguestortes National Park: 2hr drive.
Further details
Tremp: main market town for this mountain region - Ramblas and plazas with shaded bars, old streets of walled town with plenty of shops selling excellent local products, supermarkets, banks, post office, hospital with out patients. Range of bars, restaurants in Tremp and some villages offer traditional Catalan cuisine. Walking local: Montsec Natural Park. High Mountain walks, Aiguestortes National Park, Val Fosca. Mont Rebei gorge: walk on cliff side path through gorge with turquoise waters far below. Climbing: all grades in Vila Nova and Terradets gorges the latter with grade 9 routes on the renowned Bruixes face. Scenic drives on quiet well maintained roads through traditional Catalan mountain villages many with romanesque churches and towers. Drive or walk to see gigantic south facing cliff faces of the Montsec escarpment.
Magical secluded plunge pools near to the house. Vila Nova village swimming pool with bar and views of Montsec. Pristine lakes of Sant Antoni, Terradets offer beaches, inlets all with views of the high mountains. Kayaking peacefully on these lakes or white water rafting from Llavorsi in the high mountains.
Paradise for bird watchers; raptors include lammergeir, golden eagles. A host of birds include hoopoe, golden oriole and bee eaters. Wildflowers in profusion include orchids ophrys and pale snapdragon indigenous to the Montsec. Butterflies insects and reptiles include the hummingbird hawk moth and you may even spot a salamander. This area is known for its unique geology, fossils and is a site of dinosaur remains which you can see in Isona where there is a small museum. We provide detailed guide booklet with local maps and list of restaurants. We have plenty of maps with walking and climbing routes that you can use and reference books to help you identify your finds from nature.
The area is becoming well known for its excellent wines there are a number of bodegas to visit in the Costers de Segre region 30-45 min drive.
Booking notes
Prices for the apartment are per week. We request a 20% deposit paid by cheque or deposited in our bank account to confirm a reservation, with the balance due 4 weeks before arrival. Payment can be made in sterling or euros. Bookings can be made by email or telephone. Cost of central heating in winter is additional. Any breakages can either be replaced or paid for.
Owner profile
About the owner
Like many others we were looking for a change in lifestyle and pace, voluntary redundancy from TV set design for Lou and Pete winding up a small building business meant we were free to set off and rediscover Europe to find a special place to settle. After 2 years of wandering in a motor home we kept returning to the Tremp valley, drawn by Pete’s love and knowledge of the Aiguestortes national park, we are now close to the high mountains we love with a milder climate and an incredible diversity of landscapes to enjoy around this valley we couldn’t find anywhere to beat it in Europe!Keen walkers gardeners and naturists we knew we had arrived when we found Tolo. Running bed & breakfast accommodation for the last 10yrs we have found people now want self catering so we set up the apartment.
Why the owner chose an apartment in this location
A characteristic house in a very special corner of this picturesque valley with the Vila Nova gorge & Montsec on our doorstep, a well set up organic vegetable garden & the chance to use alternative energy & natural resources-we have solar powered electricity recycle all we can & take water from a mountain source-it was too good to miss! Many people are surprised by how off the beaten track we are ‘how did you find this place?’ is often their first question, but everyone like our selves is delighted by the utter peace and tranquillity. Though the house was in need of little renovation Pete has used his building skills and Lou has added the decorative touches making it a really welcoming comfortable place to stay. We love the diversity of mountains valleys & lakes, there is so much to enjoy.
Unique benefits of the property
This is a rare opportunity to enjoy such peace & tranquility undisturbed by road noise & nights without light pollution, in an area with so much to offer. We use solar power & water from the mountain, recycle all the rubbish we can so you could call us eco friendly, well we try! We grow organic veg in season so you can learn some tips or enjoy the produce when available. The sheer peace & space of this situation is far from the hi-tec fast world you will leave behind giving the chance to live at the slower pace of nature. And for our visitors everyday a tough decision; trekking from the doorstep or off to the high mountains, rock climbing nearby, local markets & vineyards to visit, kayaking or swimming in pristine pools and lakes or just pop down and float in those magical plunge pools.
For booking and further information
Property Ref S13805
Contact Name:
Lynda Beaumont & Peter Dale
(SPAIN) +34 973252309
Owners Website: Click here
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