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Historic & traditional Catalan villa with heated pool, 2 km. from Banyoles lake.

Historic & traditional Catalan villa with heated pool, 2 km. from Banyoles lake.

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Pool
BBQ
Private swimming-pool
Living room
Games room

Overview of Historic & traditional Catalan villa with heated pool, 2 km. from Banyoles lake.

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 203240 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

Porqueres, Catalonia
  • Popular LocationEstany de Banyoles5 min drive
  • Popular LocationEstunes Banyoles6 min drive
  • Popular LocationCan Ginebreda Forest Museum of Erotic Sculptures12 min drive
  • AirportBarcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Historic & traditional Catalan villa with heated pool, 2 km. from Banyoles lake.

Can Xargay is a millennial traditional catalan house of XI century with a special charm situated in the village of Mata. Restaurants and shops are situated in a walking distance. The supermarkets and the hospital are located 1 km. from the house.

The house is situated 2 km. from Banyoles lake, only 35 km. from the beach (Costa Brava), 25 km. from the International Airport of Girona-Costa Brava and 115 km. from Barcelona city.
It is located in a privileged place since it lays between the sea and the mountains.

The whole house has got a maximum capacity of 20 people with 8 bedrooms (one is for handicapped access), 6 bathrooms, a kitchen, a dinning-room, a living-room with TV satellite (international channels) and DVD, a reading room, a fireplace, a games room, high-speed internet, central heating, air conditioning...

Outside, there is a covered porch with a barbecue which is ideal for eating outside all year round, swings for children, charging point for electric car and a nice heated private swimming-pool with an hydromassage bench.

It is appropriate to spend some days with the friends, family reunions, partying, birthdays… or just to spend some calm and break days.

The perfect situation of the house allows you to do several excursions around Pla de l’Estany by bike or on foot, through the lake surroundings declared of natural interest. You can also visit Girona province since the house lays in the center of it.

Car is not necessary because 300 meters from the house there is public transport (bus).
Private transfers from/to Airport are available.

SOME ACTIVITIES:

• SPECIAL FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN: We also think of children families and for this reason we have high chairs, baby beds, bed linen for baby beds, beds handrails, safety doors on the stairs, games and toys, fenced and heated swimming-pool, enclosed garden, swings, rackets and balls for the ping-pong table, balls for the football table...

• WELLNESS TREATMENTS: Can Xargay brings you closer to the senses world through a wide range of relaxing therapies where time will stop and your senses lead you to an exotic world of sensations. All services are offered by a licensed physiotherapist in Can Xargay wellness room. All products used are natural.

• CYCLING HOLIDAYS: Life looks different when you're sitting on a bicycle: everything takes on the right speed and you become part of a landscape in motion. In Can Xargay there are lots of kilometres of routes and roads ideal for cycling with the family or with friends, in complete safety, so that you can take in every stretch of the region as if yo were re-creating it each time you pedal. You set the speed when you're on your bike and the infinity of proposals available will adapt to it perfectly. Unique spots close to the sea or in the mountains, to find the complicity that comes to those who ride bikes. After the cycling, enjoy a spa treatment in Can Xargay. Besides, the house has got a specific enclosed patio to lock your bikes up.

• HIKING: There are some walking routes from Can Xargay. They have trail markers and are organised in a network of loop trails, and hikers can adapt the route or the stages according to their requirements or level of preparation.

• GASTRONOMY: Culinary excellence is a virtue which is common to all the regions of Girona.
You will always be able to enjoy the pleasure of natural, traditional, sophisticated, creative or even ingenious cooking.

• GOLF: The house is located 9km from Girona Golf. It's an 18-hole, par 72 golf course designed by the English architect F.W. Hawtree, seeded entirely with Penncross, the best quality grass for playing golf.
A course that is entirely adapted to its natural surroundings, featuring an advanced sprinkling system using regenerated water from Girona's purification plant, and meeting the most up-to-date environmental standards.
The top nine holes are extremely competitive – their design requires players to use all the clubs in their bags. The bottom nine are simply spectacular, with all the tees set atop walls built with Girona stone, offering impressive panoramic views of the fairways. It is a true pleasure to follow the flight of the ball towards its destination, and encourages many players to take out their woods.

• SUSTAINABILITY
We are committed to defending the environment and the values of sustainability and responsibility because we know that the future of the Earth depends on our behavior towards it.
For this reason, we have received the Ecostars certification for our firm commitment to ecology and we have adopted the following measures in Can Xargay:

ENERGY SAVING
- The electric power supplied to the house and also to heat the pool's water comes from 100% sources of renewable origin.
- The appliances are with energy use A.
- The lighting both inside and outside are made with light bulbs and / or low consumption.
- The bedrooms have an automatic intelligent heating or air conditioning switch-off system with the window open. When the window closes, the air conditioning system restarts.

RECYLING
- We encourage the selective selection of trash in the following fractions: glass, paper, plastic and organic matter. There are different recycling bins in the kitchen and also in the BBQ.
- Outside, we have a recycling corner to store each waste separately.

WATER SAVING
- Shower taps have devices for water saving.
- Double discharge toilet cisterns.

WELLNESS
- All products used in the Inspira wellness center of Can Xargay are 100% natural and ecologically certified.
- In the bathrooms, organic and ecological shower gel (no single-use plastics are used).
- We offer is the possibility of buying natural km0 cosmetic products for a "conscious living" and with "zero waste" for taking care of yourself in a holistic, respectful and conscious way.

BUILDING
- Can Xargay is a thousand-year-old house from the s. XI restored respecting 100% the materials of the house and improving the insulation of the windows to achieve passive energy savings.
- The old furniture of the house has been restored to give them a new life.

SOCIAL POLICY
- We firmly believe in the local products, this is the reason we always try to buy our products from the local shops.
- We contribute financially to our village main fest ''Gales de Mata'' which is one of the oldest (more than 100 years) major festivals in Pla de l'Estany region and it's celebrated at the end of August.
- The house is adapted for people with reduced mobility.
- We are integrated into tourism associations.

MOBILITY
- Arrival in the holiday house by public transport (train or bus).
- E-bike and Bike rental available at the house to move around.
- We offer the possibility of charging the electric vehicle.

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
- We encourage a different way of traveling and of enjoying with respect and care for the environment through different routes to discover the environment on foot or by bike.
- We recommend local restaurants to discover the typical cuisine of our region.
- We promote the proximity and km0 shopping in the different shops in the village.

Property manager

Raquel Xargay

Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Tronas, cunas, barreras de protección...

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 22 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Máximo 2 animales. Suplemento 70€/animal 7 noches

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Sólo se permite fumar en el exterior

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number PG-000205

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Porqueres

Located in Porqueres, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Centre de Visitants del Girones and DOR Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Golf Girona and Fang Aventura. Traveling with kids? Consider Gardens of the Wall, or check out an event or a game at Montilivi Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.

What's nearby

  • Estany de Banyoles - 5 min drive
  • Estunes Banyoles - 6 min drive
  • Can Ginebreda Forest Museum of Erotic Sculptures - 12 min drive
  • Golf Girona - 12 min drive
  • Girona Cathedral - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Celrà Station - 13 min drive
  • Gerona (GRO-Costa Brava) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • El Passeig - 4 min drive
  • Bar Restaurant Estrall - 4 min drive
  • Al Born - 3 min drive
  • Can Xapes - 4 min drive
  • Ca l'Arpa - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic & traditional Catalan villa with heated pool, 2 km. from Banyoles lake. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Historic & traditional Catalan villa with heated pool, 2 km. from Banyoles lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Historic & traditional Catalan villa with heated pool, 2 km. from Banyoles lake.?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic & traditional Catalan villa with heated pool, 2 km. from Banyoles lake.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic & traditional Catalan villa with heated pool, 2 km. from Banyoles lake. located?

This family-friendly Porqueres vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Romanya de la Selva and Estany de Banyoles. Estunes Banyoles is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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About the host

Hosted by Raquel Xargay

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Hello! We are Xargay's family. Our family and our ancestors we have been living in Can Xargay until 1999, when we decided to rent it as a holiday rental villa.

Pere is a builder and he's a passionat man with his job. He rehabilitated and restored the house with all the details. He is the father of the family.

Dolors, a kind and tireless worker, prepares the house for you. She is the mother of the family but she's also the pillar of the house.

Raquel has got a chemical profession. She loves learning foreign languages but she also likes welcome you to the house and she explains to you all the activities that you can do in the area.

Sílvia is biologist, cheerful and hardworking. She's the middle sister.

Sandra is a great professional in the world of physiotherapy and aesthetics. She loves the relaxation and wellness. She will take care of you.

Why they chose this property

Can Xargay is a millennial history house. It's especially dedicated to the family tourism. The house is rented exclusively. The children will have fun thanks to the facilities (swimming pool, games room, exclusive activities ..).
But what for the adults? So while the kids have fun, we have a place for the wellness and disconnection: Can Xargay Inspira place, an ideal place to relax.

We love to make you feel at home and we hope to meet you soon!

What makes this property unique

The villa has got all the benefits that you will need. For example, there are wifi access, TV satellite (to see international channels in your country), there is a swimming-pool with an hidromasage bench (just for you), it's very close to the shops and restaurants (in a walking distance). Car is not necessary because there is public transport only 300 meters from the villa. And so on... We are sure that you will like and enjoy it!!
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