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----- Original Message -----
From: jan mulder
To: charlie@villasbarcelona.com
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 8:31 PM
Subject: RE: Casa Sant Juan, directions from the north border with France?

Dear Charlie.

We stayed in the Casa Sant Joan this summer and we liked it that much that we would like to stay there again. We would like to rent the houses from next summer for 3 weeks Can you let us know if this period is still available and if yes make us a special price

Thanks a lot
with kind regards
Jan Mulder



----- Original Message -----
From: d'hiet christa
To: villasbarcelona
Sent: Friday, July 04, 2008 1:15 PM
Subject: casa san juan

Hi Charlie,

Just wanted to let you know, we arrived good at the house last night.
The owners are realy very nice , the house is great.
We will have a good time here.
I have paid for the house to these people when we arrived, also for the shopping.
Thank you for your help, i'm very happy that i found your site and that we found this wonderfull house here for our holidays.

Kind Regards
Christa



----- Original Message -----
From: frederic apelbaum
To: charlie@villasbarcelona.com
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 9:17 PM

Bonjour Charlie,

je tenais à vous remercier nous avons passer des vacances extraordinaires,la maison est très sympa et au calme.

Pépita et Jordi sont très sympatiques et nous les remerçions pour leur accueil.

Il se peut que nous revenions l'année prochaine.

Merci pour tout.
Frédéric Apelbaum



----- Original Message -----
From: Tomas M.
To: villasbarcelona
Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: Casa San Juan, final details

Hello Charlie,

At last I'm back home and I can get back to you. Thank you for helping us to get to Barcelona and stay in villa San Juan.

I wonder if there are any comments about our stay from the hosts of Villa of San Juan?

I'd like to write a short comment on how wonderful we spent time in their property. Could you ask owners if they are interested in good comment. How do I do that? Just write to you and you'll forward?

Let me know.
Regards,
Tomas



----- Original Message -----
From: "Sarah Walters"
To: "villasbarcelona"
Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 10:23 PM
Subject: Re: summer 2006 rental

Dear Charlie

No problem with the feedback. We really enjoyed the holiday and would go back to stay at Casa San Juan.

We were given a very warm welcome by the owners who were at the villa to meet us on our arrival. As we spoke no or very little Spanish they had arranged for their daughter to be there as well and she spoke very good English. The family showed us around the house and grounds and then drove ahead of us to town so we could find the supermarket at Mataro. They could not have been more accommodating.

The house was lovely. We all really liked the layout of the rooms and it was geat to have so many bathrooms. It was well equipped. We made good use of the pool and loved the table tennis table where we had regular family tournaments. The location for us was ideal as we love the peace and quiet and we certainly got that at the Casa San Juan. I loved the view onto the pine trees from the upstairs bedroom window. You could lie in bed and hear the birds and see the trees - it was idyllic. I also enjoyed sitting at the front of the villa or by the pool and reading.

We soon got used to the hire car (essential) and the road network and made two visits to Barcelona. To do this we parked the car in Vilassar de Mar on the coast and took the train. It is very easy and certainly better than driving - the trains were cheap and very clean. The villa is conveniently located for doing this. We also explored the coast northwards towards the Costa Brava and had a lovely day in Gerona which is well worth a visit. The kid's favourite was Gnomo Park at Lloret de Mar - a small amusement park with playground, animal park and small rides. The best beach was near here at Santa Christina. It is a small sandy bay with pine woods all around.

Please feel free to use our comments on the website or where ever you would like to.

Best wishes
Sarah Walters



----- Original Message -----
From: Elaine Barrett
To: charlie@tourismcatalonia.com
Sent: Monday, December 26, 2005 5:18 PM
Subject: casa san juan

Hello charlie, we booked Casa San Juan last year and are interested in booking again for the summer of 2006.

What is available in the month of August and what is the rental?

I look forward to hearing from you,
Regards
Michael Barrett

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----- Original Message -----
From: elaine barrett
To: villasbarcelona
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 9:25 PM
Subject: Re: Casa Sant Juan, July 30 to August 13 - how was it?

Dear Charlie,

We thoroughly enjoyed the stay at Casa Joan. The villa more than met our expectations.. The convenience of only 10 minutes to the train station at cardedeu and 40 minutes ish to Barcelona city helped to make the stay even more enjoyable. Our hosts were extremely helpful especially when we had problems with the electrics to the pool after an amazing thunderstorm.In saying that the pool was much better than the photos you had on the website and Maria explained that they had re furbished it this year. Nothing seemed too much trouble to them and it showed in the house and surroundings. The people in catalonia were some of the most helpful and friendly encountered in Spain and we will certainly be re visiting the area.

I hope this will be of help to you in perhaps re writing the advert as I feel you are underselling the charm and comfort of casa san juan in your web page. We would certainly recommend the villa to any one who likes to get off the beaten track.

Yours Elaine and Michael Barrett



----- Original Message -----
From: Catherine Walshe
To: Charles Williams
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 6:40 PM
Subject: Re: Casa Sant Juan - 15 to 29 August 2005

Hi.

We had a great stay in Casa Sant Juan - it was everything we expected and more. The drought affected our ability to BBQ, but the pool was unaffected.

I thought the description of the house was extremely accurate, although the pool has been completely refurbished and the pictures on the web site don't reflect that. We had plenty of space for the 7 of us - the kids loved the pool, the table tennis and just the general sense of space around the house. The house was immaculately clean, lots of supplies of towels, linen etc. Jordi, Pepita and Nuria (sp?) were there to meet us and were very welcoming and friendly.

We found the location ideal for the sort of holiday we wanted - we drove into Barcelona for about 4 or 5 days (driving fantastic in August - no traffic jams etc. and parking a dream in free parking bays - worth mentioning to people. House had an excellent street map - navigated our way round no problem) - explored the Rambla, Barri Gotic, Tibidabo, Montjuc, Sagrada Familia etc. Lots to keep the kids entertained without boring them with museums etc. or doing a lot of walking with my slightly older father! We also went up into the national parks to walk and a trip to Montserrat. And of course the beach....we never got as far as the Costa Brava, kids were perfectly content in the beaches north of Mataro.

All in all a great holiday!

Catherine



----- Original Message -----
From: Davidtanyard
To: charlie@villasbarcelona.com
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: Casa San Juan,

Hi Charlie

we had a fab time pool was great even the weather was fine
thanks Pam



----- Original Message -----
From: janethopkins
To: Charles Williams
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 7:23 PM
Subject: casa san joan

Dear Charlie,

Thanks for your email. Before putting some thoughts down on the house a question: is the house available next September - the first two or three weeks?

We had a great holiday. We loved the space - with the possibility of playing table tennis, swimming or just sitting around - and not being on top of one another.

The owners were very friendly people and we were struck with the generosity of the equipment provided - plenty of glasses etc and when we arrived there was enough food to last for a day or two, which was very thoughtful of them.

It was lovely sitting high up and looking down on the valley. The Spanish people we met on the holiday were, without exception, very friendly.

Well, I hope that is of some help. You can quote our name/my name, but please don't give any more details than "Lancashire".
I look forward to hearing from you about the house next September.
Regards,
Janet Hopkins

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----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew Healy
To: Charles Williams
Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 7:42 PM
Subject: 2 weeks at san Juan

Dear Charles

We have now returned from an excellent holiday at San Juan. Unfortunately my wife immediately deposited all the details in the rubbish bin on our return, I have some friends who may be interested in using the accomadation next year. So can you send me the appropriate website link so that i can pass it on. As to comments a recommendation to friends is the only recommendation

regards Andy Healy



----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Neimantas
To: Charles Williams
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 11:09 AM
Subject: Re: Can Sant Juan, 2 weeks August 2003

Hi Charlie,

Just a note to let you know that we've had a very enjoyable holiday with the accomodation above our expectations. We enjoyed the space around Can Sant Juan, the pool and table tennis were a hit with us all and the BBQ excellent and large enough to ensure everybody's food was ready at the same time. Also many thanks for the provisions in the house when we arrived, it certainly avoided us having to rush straight to the supermarket, a lovely touch.

Whilst Can Sant Juan was very peaceful, local villages could soon be reached and Barcelona was only 40 minutes by car for sightseeing and more lively activities so to us, it was the best of both worlds.

All in all a fantastic holiday and we'll certainly consider booking again in the future.

Many thanks

Paul, Julie, Liam & Laura Neimantas

PS What are the prices out of season? I look fwd to hearing from you.

----- Original Message -----
From: Christinefaires
To: tourism@catalonia.net
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2002 11:43 PM
Subject: Casa Sant Joan

Dear Charlie

We would just like to write to you regarding our stay at Casa Sant Joan 10/08 - 24/08/2002. My family thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at the house and we would be happy if you were to add our comments to your website.

We found Jordi, Pepita and Nuria to be lovely people and excellent hosts. We were made extremely welcome to their house. All the little "extras" provided, including a mobile telephone and contact numbers if any problems made it like a home from home. Having been to many different privately-owned villas over the past few years - some supposedly luxurious where the standards have been "average" - we were very impressed with the cleanliness of the property. We also enjoyed the facilities of the pool and the barbeque.

We had a thoroughly enjoyable holiday and look forward to visiting Casa Sant Joan soon in the near future.

Best wishes
Faires Family, Hertfordshire.

PS - Could you let us know the rates for the house in low season.




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From: Eugene Windrim
To: 'Charles K. Williams'
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2001 7:24 PM
(The Windrim family rented three different places last September, and sent comments on each.)

Hi Charlie,
In no particular order, here we go;

1) Your service is excellent; we were able at very short notice to "visit" available properties and attempt to match our wants with available options on the ground. In the bad old days we'd have needed to walk into a travel agent (to get their attention) and believe whatever they might say about whatever they were prepared to divulge regarding a limited range of options about which they typically know practically nothing. Phew! - lemme try again, in simple terms we tapped into an easy option (web), which was varied, informative, comprehensive and real. In addition it was fun and it was current. On my first search I found you (probably under "Tourism + Barcelona") and within an hour I was talking to you on one of your two 'phones. The previous visitors' comments are useful but I would suggest that the camera never lies, (ie) the linked photos are invaluable. The further support (i.e. car hire info, El Sauc etc) were a bonus and the icing is probably the concise and informative emails giving a comfort zone to intending travellers re road directions etc.

2) is about Can Marga

3) San Juan. What can we say? Such lovely people! The hospitality we encountered there was on the point of being painful. From the well stocked kitchen on our arrival to the group photo on our departure we had a magical week. My wife would probably consider the cleanliness and freshness of the home (kitchen, bed linen etc.) to be the highlight, the 3 kids would remind her that the dogs and/or the pool were the main attractions whereas I know that the huge grounds with plenty of hiding places was the highlight! We saw an owl one night in the garden, a big one he was too, and could hear him every night, this lent to the rural flavour of the place. We found Mataro hard to navigate for some reason; I seemed to get lost for 10 minutes every time I tried to leave it, but again, it is a nice town.

I hope the above represents feedback that is usable for your ongoing developement of the service. Please feel free to take artistic licence with my comments; I am happy to be quoted in effusive and positive terms even if I don't have Donald Rumsfeld's facility with the soundbite! Equally you can include my email if required, even on a selective basis.

All that apart, thanks for your help in the summer and the very best of luck with the biz,

Eugene Windrim,


----- Original Message -----
From: Bart de Hoon
To: Charles Williams
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2001 9:48 AM
Subject: Casa San Joan

Dear Charles,

A bit late, but we wanted to express our gratitude for an excellent organisation and for the superb holiday resort that Casa San Joan is.

The location of the house (20 mins from central parking + metro in Barcelona), its surroundings (beautiful and peaceful), its condition (clean, everything necessary available..) and the friendly, helpful owners (!) make that everything was there to spend a great holiday.

Please pass this to the owners.
Thank you and .. we'll be back.
Bart, Carmina, Roeland, Lili, Yon, Shihomi PS I promised the owners a photograph of everyone - when I get my CD (friend took digital photo's ) I will send one through

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Bart de Hoon
Oracle Belgium


----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Tilley (UK)
To: Charles K. Williams
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 4:35 PM
Subject: Re: Casa San Juan, Dec, 2000

Charlie,

Thank you for your e mail regarding Casa Sant Joan.

I am pleased to say that we all had a wonderful time during our visit and found the house very comfortable and well equipped.

The location was perfect and the owners extremely helpful. We are keen to rent the property again possibly in the Spring and I would be pleased if you could advise us on availability.

Thank you for your very efficient help with our rental and I look forward to doing business again.

Regards

Mark Tilley
----- Original Message -----
From: Brendon Williamson
To: Charles K. Williams
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2001 2:40 PM
Subject: Re: BOOKING FOR CASA SANT JOAN

Mr Williamson came to scout around the area before his late-May rental and told me about the road to coast and Mataro.

Hello Charles

I did take the road down to Mataro and I can tell you it was most pleasant. The road winds its way gently down to the coast and runs parallel to a major road right before Mataro. It took us about 15 minutes from the gates of the Casa to the urban Mataro. While at the casa, one would never suspect how close they really are to the sea. The peace and quiet around the casa is such an attraction and the proximity to Barcelona and the sea at Mataro make this even more appealing. Best of both worlds etc....

Having driven up the coast road for a few miles, I would imagine that by May or June the tranquility would have disappeared to a large extent. But that is something I will wait to discover.

Regards
Brendon
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