8 Bedroom Traditional Catalan house near Girona, Catalonia, Spain
- Near the Sea
- Village / Rural
- Garden
- Hot Tub
- Swimming Pool
- Baby Equipment
- Internet Access
- Log Fire
- Beach nearby
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf nearby
- Horse Riding
- Tennis
- Therapies
- Walking
- Watersports
- Child Friendly
- Other rental properties on site
- Wheelchair Friendly
This is a beautiful, traditional Catalan house - originally the main house of the village dating from 100s of years ago. It has several original features but also has been beautifully converted with all mod cons required to make your stay wonderfully memorable for anyone looking for large villas to rent in Spain. As well as wifi and a heated pool, wellness treatments, equipped games room, accommodating 16-20 guests in comfort.
Can Xargay is in the heart of the Pla de l`Estany, and is an ideal place to spend a while relaxing. The house is able to accommodate up to 20 people. It has 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms as well as a kitchen, a large sitting room with television & DVD, plus air-conditioning and central heating. The garden has a barbecue and private heated swimming pool of 6x3 meters for exclusive use of visitors only. The house’s perfect location allows you to explore the nearby area, and that around the Banyoles lake, either on foot or by bike. Being located in the middle of the Girona region also means you are ideally placed to go a little further afield too, should you wish. The house has an extensive collection of information on the Pla de l'Estany region and the Girona's province, should you need inspiration... A wide range of therapies are available in the Can Xargay wellness room – all given by a professionally qualified therapist using natural products.
Banyoles itself features the Olympic lake which hosted the rowing events in 1992 and the lake is widely recognised not just for its beauty, but for its environmental significance – the house is just 2km from the lake. The lake apart, Banyoles’ town centre houses the origins of the medieval town itself. Built in the shade of the Sant Esteve Monastery, the town first took shape in the 9th century. Cobbled streets, little squares and cozy corners, civil and religious buildings, art and the water flowing through the canals from the lake all come together in a wonderful town centre. The house is walking distance from shops and restaurants, 35 km from the beach (Costa Brava), and 115km from Barcelona. Bicycle routes, horse riding, routes on foot, excursions with "Tren Pinxo", ballooning, adventure sports, Pla de l
Getting There:
If coming by road, take the AP-7 (E-15) motorway. Take the sixth exit for Banyoles. Then go for 9km. along the C-66. Finally, take the road which goes to Mata-Banyoles Sud (C-150a) and at the first traffic light that you come to, turn right. After nearly 100 metres you will find the house, situated at the left of the Mata
Interior Details
The house has eight bedrooms (one is adapted for wheelchair access), six bathrooms, a large kitchen - dining room with a fireplace, a spacious living-room with satellite TV (international channels) and DVD, a reading room and a games room.
Exterior Details
Outside there is a covered terrace with table and chairs, ideal for al fresco dining. There is a swing seat, plus the pool features a hydro-massage bench. Bikes are available for hire 2km away, and horse-riding is possible 9km away. There is tennis in the village, and is also within 30km.
Further Details
The climate of the Pla de l'estany region is typically Mediterranean, with the nearby coast giving nice temperatures throughout the year. During the spring you will see from 8
