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A
lovely countryside apartment on the upper level of a reformed and
converted "Masia"
- traditional huge Catalan country barn type house.
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A country
studio apartment is open for all seasons and for all reasons,
this is ideal for couples of all ages and only up one steady
flight of stairs. The open plan space has been designed
to give you the ultimate place to relax, unwind and enjoy
each others' company.
The
high, apex wooden ceilings creates an expanse in the modern
design, with beautifully Spanish tiled floors coupled with
uncluttered and well arranged modern furniture, all gives
rise to a sense of coolness in summer. The same aspects
are complimented with the newly installed wood burner fire,
creating a cozy warmth and comfort on cool nights.
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You step
out onto a large, private terrace which takes in sweeping
views of the well maintained park like orchards of the "finca"
and the panoramic mountain ranges of the "El Ports" seem to
embrace you.
A peaceful
area to be alone to breakfast, to read and sunbathe, to sip
sundowners and feel the stress ebb away as you are absorbed
in the kaleidoscope of wonderful sunsets.
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During
the summer months Hazel has a large, well-tended vegetable
garden where seasonal pickings are purchasable. Nothing
nicer than freshly picked home-grown veggies and herbs to
serve up in a newly fitted kitchen with fridge, gas hob,
microwave and electric grill, or on yoru own BBQ outside
on your private terrace.
The
shower room is modern with a large installed electric immersion
heater, so loads of hot water to revitalize yourselves from
the horse riding or mountain biking trails across the countryside.
Washing machine utilities are available.
Use
the outdoor kitchen with charcoal or wood barbecue, or gas
grill for paelas. These facilities be completed for spring
2008.
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There
are lovely country lanes for early morning joggers and peaceful
countryside to go out for long, gentle strolls and bird watching,
towards the mountains, maybe pass a local flock grazing on
wild rosemary or low olive branches on the way.
Then turn
back towards home to have a cool soak in the outdoor dip pool
in the walled courtyard (to stay off those mountain breezes),
breathe in the wonderful scent of herbs and recharge your
batteries.
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A "Welcome
Pack" can be arranged for you. If you are arriving late
on a Sunday or fiesta night, Hazel will kindly cook you
an evening meal which you can share with them. Otherwise,
everything is self-catering. Stuart and Hazel live in the
downstairs apartment but they do not intrude.
If you
canīt be away from the "office or your friends" Internet
access is available. The television is English digital,
with a wide choice of DVDīs for viewing. Various games,
cards, kites, dart board, giant Jenga, 9 in skittles, mountain
bike (2 new men's + 2 new ladies) and outdoor pursuits are
readily available.
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The Finca
Avellana owners will willingly take you on personal guided
tours of various wine "bodigas",where you will be tempted
to take a choice bottle of wine home with you. ( They introduced
me to a very good Spanish white wine, called "Avus"! ) Likewise,horse
riding can be arranged at nearby stable, as well as bird watching
and guided walks.
Winter
view.. on the coldest of days only the tops of the mountains
around get a dusting of snow! -->
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Though
this is countryside, it is only a few minutes drive off
the main road C12, near Aldover and 10 minutes from Tortosaīs
medieval town along the River Ebro. Plenty of supermarkets,
quaint shops and modernized little bistro bars are tucked
away in Remolins with a choice of restaurants.
The
Catalans love their culture, theatre, cinema, music and
arts and play an important part in their daily lives and
fiestas, welcoming all tourists to join in.
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This
is an amazing province where one moment you could be witnessing
the return or the migrating of rare birds; then next minute
wandering along quiet drives up into the mountains after sampling
the wines of the valleys. Then enjoy a sombre siesta in a
deckchair on a sandy beach, before stretching your legs around
Roman ruins, and polishing off the evening with provincial
or seafood cuisine.
Whether
you want to stay for a couple nights, midweek break, long
weekend, a week or two or three, Hazel and Stuart will give
you a very warm welcome and advise you on local or provincial
events
Contact
us for details on renting this apartment.
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