Holiday Homes in Juseu, Nr. Graus, Ribagorza region, Aragon, Spain
Authentic Houses for Rent at the Foot of the Spanish Pyrenees
Near Small Historical Village with Much Privacy
2, 3 and 5 Bedroom Houses (Sleep 2 - 20)
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The village provides a starting point for many long walks in an area of great natural beauty and sublime peace and quiet. There are centuries-old, easy footpaths leading to other villages, Romanesque churches and sometimes abandoned monasteries. (Juseu lies on the pilgrimage route GR-18). The Mediterranean mountain landscape, with its many almond and olive trees, varies from gently undulating to steep rocky slopes.
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| Rental periods | Casa Milan | Casa Arriba | Casa del Maestro |
| 11 March - 30 June | 700 euro | 500 euro | 450 euro |
| 30 June - 26 August | 1000 euro | 650 euro | 550 euro |
| 26 August - 28 October | 700 euro | 500 euro | 450 euro |
| 28 October - 16 December | 550 euro | 400 euro | 350 euro |
| 16 December - 6 January (2008) | 700 euro | 500 euro | 450 euro |
| 7 January - 11 March | 550 euro | 400 euro | 350 euro |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for 2008 per house, per week in Euros.
Extra costs: Gas/water/electricity and firewood: According to amount used. Bedlinen and towels (optional): For rent 10,- euro per bedroom (Duvets available on request).
Final cleaning costs + laundering:
Casa del Maestro - 45 euro;
Casa Arriba - 55 euro;
Casa Milan - 65 euro.
See also owners website www.juseu.com
Changeover day
For Casa Arriba and Casa del Maestro, the rental week is from Saturday to Saturday.
For Casa Milan this is from Sunday to Sunday.
The arrival time is between 16.00 and 24.00 pm. and departure time is before 10.00 am.
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Casa Arriba (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5)
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The house 'Casa Arriba' (arriba means uphill) is suitable for six persons. Its oldest part was built in the 18th century. The ground floor (70 m2) is divided in a spacious, fully-equipped kitchen-diner and a living room with wood-burning stove. Both kitchen and living room have French windows which give access to the terrace with a splendid view of the Pyrenees. Adjacent to the hall are the scullery and toilet. The upper storey (100 m2) consists of two large bedrooms, one of them with fireplace and both offering a view of the peaks of the Pyrenees. In addition there is a smaller bedroom. (Total sleeping accommodation consists of: one double bed, two single beds and a three-quarter bed.) The upper storey also contains a roomy corridor with armchairs and a cloakroom. There is a large bathroom (oriental style) with double washbasin, shower and a second toilet. All rooms have been renovated in keeping with the original style of the house. |
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Casa del Maestro (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4)
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La 'Casa del Maestro' (the teachers home) is suitable for four persons. The ground-floor house consists of a large living room with couch and wood-burning stove, an open kitchen, two roomy bedrooms (with insect screens) and a big bathroom with washing machine. The kitchen has French windows giving access to an open terrace with a pergola providing shadow. The terrace is south-facing and has a splendid view of the green valley. All rooms in this house have high ceilings (5m), keeping them cool in summer. The car can be parked next to the house on a private parking space with private access. (During part of the year, the house can be rented together with the school which can be used as course room and studio.) There are many opportunities around the property for enjoying the splendid views, in the sun or in the shade. In 2004-2005, the house was stylishly restored and it is fitted out with all modern conveniences, such as a new kitchen and sanitary fittings. |
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Notes on accommodation
See owners website.
Outside
Little mountain rivers on walking distance offer opportunities for bathing. Within a 15-minutes' drive, you can find swimming facilities in the Joaquin Costa lake, into which the river Esera flows. In the summer months, you can rent canoes and watercycles. Rafting can be done in the river Esera.
Horseback riding is another of the possibilities near the lake.
Coast/Beach
The distance to the Costa Brava is 2,5 hours driving.
Skiing
Within a one-hour's drive (60 km) lies Benasque-Cerler, a winter sports resort where skiing is possible until about April. In the summer months, one can make high mountain trips in this area. You can also hike in the national nature reserves Ordesa and Posets Maladeta.
Special interest holidays
We can offer the use of our school, which is the former village school of Juseu, a detached building at the border of the village. It offers a tall (5 m) and light room (10 x 7 m) with four large casement windows looking out at the green valley. There is an entrance room, a large hall (10 m2) and a toilet. The schoolroom can be heated with a big wood-burning stove.
The school is multifunctional and can be rented as a course or activity centre, studio, rehearsal room for music or theatre, etc. It can also be rented in combination with one or more of the houses, if so desired. In the future, the school will, for part of the year, regain its original function as a classroom. Beginning in 2006, there will be opportunities for holding seminars, training sessions and workshops, for the giving and getting of information on many different themes.
Travel
Barcelona airport, 2,5 hours away.
Zaragoza airport, 1,5 hour away.
Train (from Bracelona and Zaragoza) stops in Monzon (30 minuts driving distance form Juseu) or Lerida/LLeida (1 hour driving distance to Juseu).
Distances
Barcelona 2,5 hours away.
Zaragoza 1,5 hour away.
Huesca 1 hour away.
Lerida 1 hour away.
Barbastro 25 minutes away.
Graus 15 minutes away.
Further details
The central plaza of Juseu, is visited by a baker, fishmonger and greengrocer's cart several times a week. There are local shops, supermarkets, banks amd many restaurants in Graus, at a distance of approximately 15 km. In the Plaza Mayor of Graus the weekly market is held every Monday morning. (Graus is also famous for the truffles).
A bit farther away lies Barbastro, center of the Somontano wine region, a village with a 'rambla' with many outdoor cafés underneath the plane-trees, and dozens of bars and restaurants in the area.
Booking notes
You are expected to make a downpayment of 50% of the rental price within 8 days after reservation.
See the terms and conditions of hire, on the website of the owner.
Guest comments
Great many of our guests come back every year!
For booking and further information
Kees Bolt
Tel: (Spain) + 34 974-347165
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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and has advertised this property with us since March 2006.
Property Ref S4080
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