Near Beaches and Golf: Fun, Spacious Stone Home in Medieval Village

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10316 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Cruilles, Costa Brava

Castle of Peratallada11 min drive
Aiguablava Beach29 min drive
Pals Beach30 min drive
Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)101 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom with ensuite bath

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

TV room Terrace Level

1 Double Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Blue Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Entry level Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Spacious updated "castle" with tower and airconditioning, in medieval village 30 minutes from the best beaches. Ideal for weekender or vacationing families, cycling groups, golfers, history buffs and foodies. Dining/cycling/cultural sites nearby. 1 1/2 h from Barcelona with updated kitchen, bathrooms and heating system. Large communal spaces for dining and relaxing, with outdoor terrace and garden.
The house accommodates 10 guests. A bonus apartment next door is available for up to 4 additional guests for a surcharge if available.
Next to (1 mile from) La Bisbal in a tiny medieval village with lush scenery, best beaches (19.5 km/12 miles away/24 minutes), renowned golf courses, quiet village living.

With 4 bedrooms plus bonus dormitory room/family room with an adjoining deck looking out on the countryside. Comfortably sleeps 10. It has four baths, and a newly remodeled, modern kitchen. It also has a large stone vaulted dining room off the kitchen. It has a spectacular view from the town's original 13th century watch tower and inviting terrace. Spacious and quiet enough for yoga practitioners, insulated enough for boisterous parties, and medieval enough that many of our young guests have called it "Hogwarts."
There is an additional stone cottage adjoining to accommodate groups of 13 for a surcharge.

This home is perfect for the budget conscious traveler or group who enjoys authenticity and village life, but proximity to world class dining, beaches and cultural offerings.

For the more active traveler, Girona is a center for cycling, both road and mountain. Hiking trails have been well developed in the area. There is world class golfing in Pals. The house and area are ideal for any time of year, since there is radiant heat in the home and the year round beauty of the country side. We've had guests stay for a weekend, weeks, or even months. IDEAL FOR A BARCELONA DWELLER or family to escape the city for the quiet to work, hike, relax, and regroup. Can Torre is also an ideal home base for other European travel, since it is close to the French Border and 20 to the Girona airport which has cheap flights to destinations all over Europe.

Property manager

Kristen Sparrow

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cruilles Monells I Sant Sadurn

Located in Cruilles Monells I Sant Sadurn, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pals Beach and Aiguablava Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Cap Roig Botanical Garden and Ses Negres. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cruilles, Costa Brava

What's nearby

Castle of Peratallada - 11 min drive
Castle of Montgri - 24 min drive
Sant Antoni de Calonge Beach - 29 min drive
Aiguablava Beach - 29 min drive
Pals Beach - 30 min drive

Getting around

Flaça Station - 16 min drive
Gerona (GRO-Costa Brava) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

Rakú - 7 min drive
Cafeteria l'escut - 3 min drive
Bar Capri - 3 min drive
La Bòbila - 6 min drive
Hotel Restaurant la Plaça Madremanya - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Near Beaches and Golf: Fun, Spacious Stone Home in Medieval Village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Near Beaches and Golf: Fun, Spacious Stone Home in Medieval Village ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Near Beaches and Golf: Fun, Spacious Stone Home in Medieval Village ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Near Beaches and Golf: Fun, Spacious Stone Home in Medieval Village located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Castle of Peratallada, Castle of Pubol and Cork Museum. Empúries and Torre de les Hores are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Matteo P.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastica esperienza e casa

Casa in posizione tranquilla in borgo medioevale. Spiagge a 25/30 Min Posizione strategica immersi nella tranquillità

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect get away for a family

Very picturesque and lots of seating areas and well equipped

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary S.

4 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Medieval Tower Home

Can Torre is a lovely remodeled medieval tower centrally located in Costa Brava. The location in Cruilles is 30 minutes from all the major sights and gorgeous beaches of the area. We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Frédéric C.

30 Oct 2021

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Globalement déçu malgré tout.

Une semaine en famille. Concernant le gîte, nous avons été satisfaits par les équipements disponibles (il est très bien équipé avec même un grand nombre de vélos) par contre la propreté était clairement à revoir (des restes de nourriture dans les assiettes, etc...), Les photos de l'annonce survendent le produit ! C'est très sombre et mal insonorisé (simple vitrage préjudiciable puisque toutes chambres donnent sur la rue), un trou dans le plafond d'une des chambres, la documentation disponible n'est plus du tout à jour ni entretenue, aucun accueil tout se passe par WhatsApp... et je passe les détails comme l'invasion de fourmis dans la cuisine, les odeurs d'égouts, le moisi dans la machine à laver, la déco vieillotte, etc... En clair, pour ce prix nous ne recommanderons pas ce gîte...

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Juan B.

7 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolles Haus

Sehr geräumiges Haus über drei Etagen. Für gehbehinderte Personen nicht ideal, aber machbar. Grosse Wohnküche!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kristen Sparrow

We're a San Francisco family. Two of our (grown) children live in town and are making a go of it, while one is in Los Angeles on the road to stardom. Kevin is from DC, Kristen from Berkeley. We lived in Spain during a boom time in Spain from 1995 to1998. We were so lucky to have lived in Barcelona. It is the best of the best, though, or course that might hurt San Francisco's feelings. But Barcelona has the size, history, and depth that warrants the accolades.

Why they chose this property

We bought this house at the tail end of a 3 year stay in Barcelona in 1998. Against all the naysayers in Spain , we managed to refurbish and renovate the house and have used it ever since. The old stone houses never lose their charm and resilience. We've had family to the tune of 17 strong in the house, and it didn't even wince, nor did the town. And the beaches, the countryside and the medieval towns are what bring us back. We never get tired of it.

What makes this property unique

The thing about this house/village/Costa Brava is the peaceful beauty, the range of beaches, and yet world class amenities in a country environment. This is why the cognoscenti from all over Europe come to the Alt and Baix Empordan.