Beautifully restored farmhouse and cottage in spectacular location — Property 15450

Beautifully restored farmhouse and cottage in spectacular location

Casa Mauri is a beautifully restored stone farmhouse impressively situated on a rock outcrop in the village of Santa Engracia in the Catalan Pyrenees. The Rough Guide to the Pyrenees describes Santa Engracia as 'surely the most spectacularly set village in Catalunya'. Views from the property are stunning, looking down over the the Tremp valley and its two lakes. From the pinnacle on which Santa Engracia is situated, a 360 degree panorama reveals the snow-capped Pyrenees. Casa Mauri has been lovingly restored by its English owners, conserving the original thick stone walls and beamed ceilings whilst providing clean, modern and spacious facilities. We have two properties to offer, situated at right angles around a picturesque walled courtyard. The region is quiet and unspoilt providing the perfect place to relax and unwind. There are year-round activities of interest- many outdoor sports, a wide range of birds, wild flowers, butterflies, Romanesque architecture, dinosaur footprints.

Details for Casa Mauri farmhouse in Spain

The farmhouse is situated on three floors. Two double bedrooms, a twin and two bathrooms occupy the lower floor, at first-storey height. One double room has a balcony with views over the Tremp valley to the Montsec mountains to the south. Both bathrooms are fitted with spacious showers. A ROOM ADJACENT CAN BE RENTED. SEE BELOW. One floor above are the kitchen, living room and terrace. The farmhouse kitchen is large and well equipped with 4-ring gas cooker, fridge-freezer, microwave, toaster, and plenty of crockery, pans and cooking implements. The large lounge-diner has TV with satelite, CD player, DVD and video player ( the owners have a large collection of videos you may borrow). An arched doorway leads to a private terrace with breathtaking views, where it is not unusual to look down on passing birds of prey. A table and chairs, loungers and parasol are provided. The entrance to the farmhouse is on the top floor via the attractive walled courtyard with vine, flowers, bench and BBQ.

Location Santa Engracia, Tremp Lerida Province < Catalonia < Spain

Santa Engracia, Tremp Lerida Province < Catalonia < Spain

 marks the location of this property in Lerida Province

Availability for Casa Mauri farmhouse in Spain

Last updated on:

Saturday, 04 October 2008

Changeover day:

flexible

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for Casa Mauri farmhouse in Spain

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Notes to the rental rates

• The prices shown are for 6 persons. There will be a small extra charge for any additional person.
  There is a 5% discount for reservations of two weeks with further discounts negotiable for longer lets.
  Outside of the main summer season we have a per person per night rate of 33 euros for a one night stay dropping to 26 euros per night for stays of more than one night.
  
• We ask for a 20% non-refundable deposit to confirm your reservation, the balance payable 6 weeks before arrival.
  
• In winter the electric bedroom heating, gas heaters and firewood are charged for in additional to the rental price (though no more than the amount it costs us to provide it).
  

Accommodation and Facilities for Casa Mauri farmhouse in Spain

A wide range of outdoor activities

Walking can be enjoyed by all from the casual stroller to the mountaineer. Much of the walking in the area makes use of old mule and sheep tracks and forestry roads. The walking and scenery are fascinating in their variety. The region in recent years has become very popular with climbers, Vilanova de Meia and the Terradets being two popular sites. There are also spectacular gorges to explore. The region offers many water sports, including canoeing and white water rafting. A number of places offer horse riding. Other outdoor activities available are swimming, fishing, archery, bungy jumping, quad bikes, hang-gliding and paragliding. There are a number of ski resorts around 75 mins drive away. If you fancy slightly less energetic activities there are always the many picturesque and interesting villages to explore and in Autumn the spectacular autumn colours make a wonderful photographic target. At night the clear and light-free skies provide wonderful starry panoramas.

Nature- lover's paradise.

The region is very popular with ornithologists and amateur bird-spotters. The most common bird in the village is the black redstart. Amongst many other birds nesting in the village is the blue rock thrush and hoopoes and bee-eaters are common. Griffon vultures are a frequent sight and lammergeiers not uncommon. Wild flowers are many and varied and particularly spectacular on the meadowy-slopes of the Pyrenees. There are also numerous varieties of butterfly in the region.

A region steeped in history

Catalonia is famous for its many Romanesque churches, castles and towers. There is a Romanesque watchtower on the rock of Santa Engracia itself. In Cretaceous times Santa Engracia was situated on the Atlantic coast. Just outside the nearby Roman town of Isona is a field of dinosaur footprints. Dinosaur eggs can be seen in the local museum. There is also a set of dinosaur prints on the rock of Santa Engracia!