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  • owners require a deposit of 25% now to secure booking
  • high-season is usually from last week in June to end August
  • mid-season is end May to end June, September, Easter, and Christmas
  • low-season prices for weekday to weekday bookings, not taking up 2 weekends
IMPORTANT: HOUSES ARE LISTED IN ORDER OF SIZE, FROM LARGEST TO SMALLEST.
All these properties are situated approx. 90 kms due north of Barcelona, in the central Pyrenean foothills, a scenic but non-touristy area that has been popular with Barcelonans for years. These houses are about an hour's drive, all highway, from Barcelona, Girona, & the beaches, and 90 minutes to Tarragona and Port Aventura. I can send you Google Earth photos and maps showing location for all houses in my listings.

 

Ref. CC 200 - El Cosme

up to 19 guests, 8 rooms, 8 baths.  Wow!  I know this is just the sort of villa many of you are looking for. Whereas so many of these huge houses have lots of rooms but relatively few bathrooms, this house has 8 bedrooms, each and every one with a private bathroom. El Cosme is a large farmhouse (330m2), originally dating from the 18thC, restored in 2005 with rentals in mind, and sits on a huge property (150 hectaires) in an idyllic spot with majestic views of 4 different pre-Pyrenees mountain ranges, a fenced 9 x 4.5 meter swimming pool, and nice outdoor covered BBQ dining area, seating for all & a second refrigerator.  I know this one is going to be much in demand!  Nota bene: usually Monday rentals in mid & high-season.  Free internet.

usually Monday to Monday rentals in high-season. Rates for up to 16 guests*: low: 1920, mid (May, June, September: €2370/week, July: €2680/week, August: €3025/week. A supplement of *70 to 100 Euros weekly for additional guests depending on season. Weekend rates: €1150 + €350 extra night.

2013 availability info & calendar:

booked/réservé/belegt: up to 22/6 & 29/7-26/8 & 9-15/9

18.5 - 25.5 25.5 - 1.6 1.6 - 8.6 8.6 - 15.6 15.6 - 22.6 22.6 - 29.6 29.6 - 6.7 6.7 - 13.7 13.7 - 20.7 20.7 - 27.7
27.7 - 3.8 3.8 - 10.8 10.8 - 17.8 17.8 - 24.8 24.8 - 31.8 31.8 - 7.9 7.9 - 14.9 14.9 - 21.9 21.9 - 28.9 28.9 - 5.10

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Ref. CC 300 - Masoveria Barbas

up to 19 guests or so in 9 rooms, 4 baths, this huge farmhouse dating from the 17thC is on the same huge farm as Peus Curts and is situated just behind the owners house. Indoors I can highlight the unusually large (60m2) dinning room, and the spaciousness of the bedrooms. Outdoors, there is the new 8x5 meter covered and heated swimming pool for year-round swimming, and large covered BBQ area with outdoor fridge, food prep area, seating for over 20, and games for the kids such as ping-pong and babyfootl, all set on a high terrace with unspoiled views of the valley below. Need a big place? This might be the one, especially in the off-season due to the heated & covered pool.  Free internet.

Friday to Friday rentals in high-season. Rates based on 17px: low: 2465, July: 2815, August: 3100 Euros/week, 95 Euros per week additional guests. Weekend: €1450 + 375 extra night.

2013 availability info & calendar:

booked/réservé/belegt: up to 25/6 & 5-8/7 & 19/7-16/8, only

17.5 - 24.5 24.5 - 31.5 31.5 - 7.6 7.6 - 14.6 14.6 - 21.6 21.6 - 28.6 28.6 - 5.7 5.7 - 12.7 12.7 - 19.7 19.7 - 26.7
26.7 - 2.8 2.8 - 9.8 9.8 - 16.8 16.8 - 23.8 23.8 - 30.8 30.8 - 6.9 6.9 - 13.9 13.9 - 20.9 20.9 - 27.9 27.9 - 4.10

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Ref. CC 400 - Can Pou

up to 17 guests, 8 rooms, 5 bathrooms, this is a good example of how you can get more house for your money if you are willing to rent further inland. Another large and beautifully restored farmhouse, originally dating from the 15th century, Can Pou has a feature many of you will like:  this house was originally divided into two separate independent halves, so there are now two fully equipped kitchens, two elegant living/dinning rooms, two BBQ areas, etc...  So two or more families can be together when they want to, but also have their own living space when wanted. Situated in a huge property with great panoramic views (I counted 4 mountain ranges), a nice fenced-in 8x5m swimming pool, indoor play rooms with ping-pong, and lots more. Some houses have an exceptionally nice interior, and some houses have an exceptionally nice exterior, but a chosen few, like Can Pou, have it all. Now with free wi-fi connection.

Saturday to Saturday rentals in high-season. Rates: low: €1380/week, mid (13/4-15/6 + 31/8-29/9): €1840/wk, mid/high-season (15/6-13/7 & 17/8-31/8): €2240/wk, and high-season (13/7-17/8) €2700/week. Weekend €1100 plus €300 extra night.

2013 availability info & calendar:

booked/réservé/belegt: 20-25/6 & 20-27/7 & 3-24/8

18.5 - 25.5 25.5 - 1.6 1.6 - 8.6 8.6 - 15.6 15.6 - 22.6 22.6 - 29.6 29.6 - 6.7 6.7 - 13.7 13.7 - 20.7 20.7 - 27.7
27.7 - 3.8 3.8 - 10.8 10.8 - 17.8 17.8 - 24.8 24.8 - 31.8 31.8 - 7.9 7.9 - 14.9 14.9 - 21.9 21.9 - 28.9 28.9 - 5.10

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Ref. CC 500 - Can Cabanas

up to 18 guests, 7 rooms, 8 baths, although named "the cabin", this very attractive restored 18thC farmhouse is enormous and quite luxurious, all rooms with private bathroom, several large living rooms, a well-equipped kitchen, the poolside covered BBQ area, and now with a huge banquet & play room of over 120m2. The fenced-in 9x4.5 meter swimming pool is icing on the cake. Located just outside (a few hundred meters) of Casserres town, this is one of the few villas in the area where you can walk to shops/restaurants/cafés. While still in a country setting, nothing like brisk walk early in the morning to get warm bread and croissants for breakfast!  Excellent feedback. Recommended!

Friday to Friday rentals in high-season. Rates based on 15px: low: €1870, mid (28/6-19/7): €2415, high-season (19/7-23/8): €2650/week. Up to 3 extra beds, €90/wk. Weekend: €1100 + €275 extra night

2013 availability info & calendar:

booked/réservé/belegt: 30/5-2/6, 21-29/6, & 2-16/8, only! Come on folks, this is a very good house for the price, discounted to €2185/week!

17.5 - 24.5 24.5 - 31.5 31.5 - 7.6 7.6 - 14.6 14.6 - 21.6 21.6 - 28.6 28.6 - 5.7 5.7 - 12.7 12.7 - 19.7 19.7 - 26.7
26.7 - 2.8 2.8 - 9.8 9.8 - 16.8 16.8 - 23.8 23.8 - 30.8 30.8 - 6.9 6.9 - 13.9 13.9 - 20.9 20.9 - 27.9 27.9 - 4.10

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Ref. CC 600 - Peus Curts

15+ guests in 7 bedrooms &  3 bathrooms, on an hilltop with spectacular panoramic views of the impressive Berguedá mountain range, this spacious house offers a new 8x4m fenced-in swimming pool along with a nice outdoor covered BBQ and dinning area with ping-pong and babyfoot. The house has 6 double rooms and a triple room and some extra beds, two livingrooms, 2 TVs, 2 refridgerators as well as the usually washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, etc.  An attractive place, with plenty of play room under 100 year-old oak trees and great walks from your front door, including to the town of Gironella, one of my favorite market towns in the region.  Now with wifi internet!

Friday to Friday rentals in high-season. Rates based on 15 guests: low:€1550, mid (May, June, September: €1970, July: €2415, August: 2655 €/week. Weekends: €1000 + €275 extra night.

2013 availability info & calendar:

booked/réservé/belegt: all June up to 25/6 & 12/7 - 23/8

17.5 - 24.5 24.5 - 31.5 31.5 - 7.6 7.6 - 14.6 14.6 - 21.6 21.6 - 28.6 28.6 - 5.7 5.7 - 12.7 12.7 - 19.7 19.7 - 26.7
26.7 - 2.8 2.8 - 9.8 9.8 - 16.8 16.8 - 23.8 23.8 - 30.8 30.8 - 6.9 6.9 - 13.9 13.9 - 20.9 20.9 - 27.9 27.9 - 4.10

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Ref. CC 700 - Can Barracas

up to 16 guests, 6 rooms, 3 baths, this old renovated farmhouse is situated just outside of Casserres (1.5km) on a huge hillside private farm with a well-kept pine forest . As you will see in the photos, this is a beautifully decorated house, and recently renovated to a high standard of comfort, with some nice extras like the separate building housing a 60m2 play area for kids. The owners have put in a new fenced-in swimming pool measuring 4.5 x 9 meters and there is lots of lawnspace. Until recently, this house was offered in exclusivity (and for double the price) in the catalogue of a well-known, up-market English rental agency. I´m very happy to be offering this villa at its normal, far more competitive rates.  Note for 2013: a new spa area with jacuzzi and sauna has been added and the prices have gone up a bit too.  I need to edit the info on this house asap!

Sat to Sat rentals in high-season. Rates based on 15 guests: low: 1640, mid: 2185, high-season: 2530 Euros/week. Extra beds €90/week. Weekends: approx. €1000.

2013 availability info & calendar:

booked/réservé/belegt: 21-24/6, 6/7 - 24/8

18.5 - 25.5 25.5 - 1.6 1.6 - 8.6 8.6 - 15.6 15.6 - 22.6 22.6 - 29.6 29.6 - 6.7 6.7 - 13.7 13.7 - 20.7 20.7 - 27.7
27.7 - 3.8 3.8 - 10.8 10.8 - 17.8 17.8 - 24.8 24.8 - 31.8 31.8 - 7.9 7.9 - 14.9 14.9 - 21.9 21.9 - 28.9 28.9 - 5.10

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Ref. CC 800 - Vila de Bernades

up to 17 in 7 rooms, 6 baths, situated on the same large farm about 500 meters down the hillside from Can Barracas, this venerable 340m2 old stone house with lovely arches, barrel vaulted ceilings, beautiful wooden beams and woodwork throughout the house, is situated near a  working farm. The owners have put in a lot of work and love and care into renovating this place, and the newest additions include the fenced-in 9x4.5m swimming pool, a nice outdoor BBQ and seating areas ... all for an excellent price ... but stay away if you don´t like having farm animals nearby.

Sat to Sat rentals in high-season. Rates based on 14 guests: low: (1/1-22/6 & 24/8-31/12) €1900/week, mid: (22/6-20/7) €2185/week, high-season: (20/7- 24/8): 2530 Euros/week. Extra beds (3) €90/week. Weekend approx. €900.

2013 availability info & calendar:

booked/réservé/belegt: 21-24/6 & 27/7-17/8

18.5 - 25.5 25.5 - 1.6 1.6 - 8.6 8.6 - 15.6 15.6 - 22.6 22.6 - 29.6 29.6 - 6.7 6.7 - 13.7 13.7 - 20.7 20.7 - 27.7
27.7 - 3.8 3.8 - 10.8 10.8 - 17.8 17.8 - 24.8 24.8 - 31.8 31.8 - 7.9 7.9 - 14.9 14.9 - 21.9 21.9 - 28.9 28.9 - 5.10

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Ref. CC 1000 - Can Rovira

14+ guests in 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, truly a magnificent farmhouse! Originally dating from 1238, Can Rovira was last "modified" to its current dimensions in 1765 and is my kind of rustic place with character. Spacious (over 400m2 on three floors), well furnished with some good antiques, on a large private property. Now with a large 10x6 meter fenced swimming pool and covered outdoor BBQ dining area, and only 350 meters walk from the owner's son's Michelin one-star rated restaurant specializing in organic locally produced meats and produce, this house offers an excellent price-quality relationship, especially considering the large size of the pool!  Free wifi connection.

Saturday to Saturday in high-season. Rates based on 14 guests: high-season: €2295/wk, rest of year: 1765 Euros/week. 5% discount for 2 week bookings.
low-season weekend rates: 850 Euros for 2 nights plus 250 Euros per extra night

2013 availability info & calendar:

booked/réservé/belegt: 20/7-24/8

18.5 - 25.5 25.5 - 1.6 1.6 - 8.6 8.6 - 15.6 15.6 - 22.6 22.6 - 29.6 29.6 - 6.7 6.7 - 13.7 13.7 - 20.7 20.7 - 27.7
27.7 - 3.8 3.8 - 10.8 10.8 - 17.8 17.8 - 24.8 24.8 - 31.8 31.8 - 7.9 7.9 - 14.9 14.9 - 21.9 21.9 - 28.9 28.9 - 5.10

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Ref. CC 1200 - Cal Mas Vilanova

up to 13 or so, 6 rooms, 3 baths, is in a very pleasant setting with dramatic panoramic views. It is also a house that probably has the nicest lawn area and pool of any in this area listing, as you can see from the photos. At 12 x 6 meters, the unfenced swimming pool is larger than usual, in part because it is shared with the very pleasant owners who live in the huge mansion next door. There is a nice vegetable patch which you are welcome to take fresh produce from, and a very handsome new outdoor BBQ dinning area. Oh, and I should mention that this house is good for young and old alike in that the entire living quarters are on one level (no stairs) and you can see the pool from the house.

Friday to Friday rentals in high-season. Rates: low: €1380, mid-season (12/4-21/6 + 30/8-27/09: €1900, mid/high (21/6-19/7 + 23/8-30/8: €2125, high-season (19/7-23/8): €2195/week. Weekend: €1000.

2013 availability info & calendar:

booked/réservé/belegt: 12/7 - 16/8

17.5 - 24.5 24.5 - 31.5 31.5 - 7.6 7.6 - 14.6 14.6 - 21.6 21.6 - 28.6 28.6 - 5.7 5.7 - 12.7 12.7 - 19.7 19.7 - 26.7
26.7 - 2.8 2.8 - 9.8 9.8 - 16.8 16.8 - 23.8 23.8 - 30.8 30.8 - 6.9 6.9 - 13.9 13.9 - 20.9 20.9 - 27.9 27.9 - 4.10

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Ref. CC 1300 - El Cobert

up to 10 guests, 4 rooms, 2 baths, this house is a on a horse farm and horseback riding club situated high up in the hills, 4 kms above the regional capital town of Bergá. The house itself is very attractive, the surrounding mountains ideal for hiking or excursions on horseback, the views stunning, and the owners - who live next door and run the riding club - are extremely pleasant. Highly recommended for nature lovers whether you horseback ride or not. Now with a nice new shared unfenced swimming pool measuring 10 x 5 meters with incredible views of the deep valley and lake below.

Saturday to Saturday rentals in high-season,. Rates: low: 1225 Euros/week, June to September, Easter, etc: 1415 Euros/week

2013 availability info & calendar:

booked/réservé/belegt: 21-24/6, 5-20/7 & 27/7-24/8

18.5 - 25.5 25.5 - 1.6 1.6 - 8.6 8.6 - 15.6 15.6 - 22.6 22.6 - 29.6 29.6 - 6.7 6.7 - 13.7 13.7 - 20.7 20.7 - 27.7
27.7 - 3.8 3.8 - 10.8 10.8 - 17.8 17.8 - 24.8 24.8 - 31.8 31.8 - 7.9 7.9 - 14.9 14.9 - 21.9 21.9 - 28.9 28.9 - 5.10

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