L’Avenc Benestar Rural - Self-catering cottages in Barcelona
Mas l’Avenc s, 08511 Tavertet, Barcelona
Catalonia,
Espagne
Self-catering of the Year
2014/70
Egyptian vultures soar and the escarpments rise sheer from the valleys, a thousand feet into the air, like great, green, lost worlds. The views are awe-inspiring and you are on the High Table above it all. This medieval manor has been restored by the Abey-Parris family with inspirational care and love. They dug out a huge underground car park and a vast indoor swimming pool, and then wrapped a superbly designed hotel of 17 rooms around the side of the mountain to go with them. The four little stone cottages sit alongside. All are eco-friendly and delightful with old stone, oak, tiles, wood-burners, books, sheltered terraces – and a sitting area under a mulberry tree. Though self-catered you can order breakfast and dinner which is served over in the hotel. Cool off in the pool, play the piano in the vast reception areas, head out for walks, countryside, villages – and the coast isn't far away. The whole atmosphere here is generous, warm and 'family' - come for the ineffable peace.
Caractéristiques
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Tammy Abey:
Points d'intérêt locaux proposés par
Tammy Abey:
- Rupit and Tavertet , two ancient mountain villages, are both within walking distance. Alternatively you can drive to Figeures to see Dalí's museum, then Roses for an afternoon on the beach, then return to the coolness and quiet of l'Avenc to rest and sleep
- Vic and its romanesque museum and Saturday market or Olot in the midst of extinct volcanoes are both 40 minutes away by car. See the sunken village of Sau in the reservoir after a 2 hour hike down the cliffs and have an excellent lunch and swim at la Riba.
- We now have our own meal service. Organics breakfasts can be added as can delicious dinners from 8PM with 3 starters followed by a main course with wine and vegetarian options. L'Horta is also a great restaurant in Tavertet to try.
- L'Avenc was saved from ruin back in 1997 when Matthew Parris, part owner walked past the place and fell in love with it. and teamed up with his sister Belinda and brother-in-law Joaquim. Penguin's "Castle in Spain" tells this incredible story.
- This is the heart of Catalunya. You can see all topografical points from L'Avenc, symbolic of what it means to feel Catalan: spot Montserrat to the west, Canigó to the North , the beautiful Montseny range to the South and see the sun rise behind Girona.
- Bird-watching at l'Avenc is sitting outside your cottage and just watching...or are those Gryffon and Egytian vultures actually watching you instead? Wallcreepers, woodpeckers, red-beaked choughs..this is a haven for bird enthusiasts.
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Details
- 4 Cottages for 2 - 4
Special Offer: 10% discount for a 6-night earlybird stay - Total relaxation: Book a holiday and enjoy a 10% discount for any stay with breakfast and dinner, swim in our 25-metre pool after a hike to Rupit or Tavertet, chill out with a book under a tree!
Minimum stay: 3 nights in high season.
Never.
2 dogs per stay.
Water and food bowl, a cover for the sofa and a pack of pet waste bags.
€15 per dog per stay.
Mas l’Avenc s, 08511 Tavertet, Barcelona
