Mas Dalt
Mas Dalt is a huge property of 15 hectaires (over 37 acres), with two houses with almost 1000m2 of living space. The main house you see in the photos, a baronial mansion dating from the 15th century, is divided into two parts: the top two floors with 10 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, the ground floor with 3 en suite rooms, and the owners are restoring a 4-bedroom, 5 bathroom stone house just behind the new pool. Click here for travel information on this areaClick here for emails sent in from past guests at Mas Daltput your cursor over the photos for more information
The idea behind the enlargement is to have a large property which is comfortable for large groups or several families who want to be together but not necessarily crammed into one house. Each living quarters here is fully independent of the rest, with full kitchen (including dishwasher and washing machine) and dining/living room (including TV and stereo), outdoor seating and BBQ. However, the 10 bedroom part of the main house has a huge living room (about 100m2) and, along with the large dining room, there is a 130m2 covered terrace overlooking the pool, with lighting and BBQ area for outdoor meals, day and night.
In short, this property is one of a kind. I donīt know of any property larger than Mas Dalt in Catalonia, and the price-quality relationship is quite good even if you arenīt a huge group. Based on 25 guests, the high-season price comes to just 30 Euros per person per night. The location is excellent for holiday-makers. Nearby Banyoles is a market town with a huge array of shopping, ranging from the 12 supermarkets about 5 kms from Mas Dalt, to the little specialty shops like butchen, baker, fresh fishmonger, etc,.. in the historic pedestrian center of the old town. While the beaches are about 35 kms away, mostly highway driving, you have the lovely environmentally protected lake of Banyoles, with its grassy beaches with lifeguards on duty, and the open playing fields and bike paths going all the way around the lake. Be sure to read my extensive guide to the restaurants in this area. I know the area well as it is where my family and I have spend our last 4 summers! I am expecting to receive more photos and info on Mas Dalt very soon, but donīt wait - book now! You wonīt be disappointed.
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