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Casa Rural Can Cruanyes (Alzina)

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Exterior
Living area
Room
Private kitchen
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4559.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Sales De Llierca
    Viejo Bridge in Besalú
    13 min drive
    Museum of Miniatures and Micro-Miniatures
    13 min drive
    Placa Llibertat
    14 min drive
    Gerona (GRO-Costa Brava)
    43 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Casa Rural Can Cruanyes (Alzina)

From the ruins of the 400 year old farmhouse, three beautifully restored apartments have emerged each retaining its own individual historic charm while embracing some of the modern touches of interior design.

Each apartment has its own bbq, private terrace or small garden and private acesss. The rest of the gardens and pool are shared.

Can Cruanyes (Alzina) is a unique holiday escape, immersed in the rich culture and stunning scenery of the Spanish Pyrenees, and perfectly situated between the mountains and the exquisite beaches of the Costa Brava.

The vaulted ceilings and original window frames are reminders of the farmhouse as it once was, while the large window into the open plan kitchen/livingroom gives a lovely vantage point onto the adjacent woodland of holm oak, pine and hackberry trees.

Secluded in twenty acres of peaceful woodland and paddocks, this Catalan farmhouse will be your private slice of rural bliss. We give you everything you'll need to feel at home, while still enjoying the comforts and ease of hotel-style convenience: from the WiFi internet with coverage in all areas and complementary toiletries to your own fully equipped kitchen - we have everything down to salad spinners, garlic crushers and even chef grade knives - if there's anything we forgot, tell us and we'll get one for you!

Depending on the season, there is plenty of fresh and wild produce on the grounds. Fig, cherry, plum, walnut, apple, quince, persimmon and pomegranate trees line our hedgerows and wild asparagus, mushrooms and herbs are all in abundance. We also have a cute little herb garden to add the final touches to your cooking. And once you have cooked up a wonderful meal why don't you eat out on your private terrace alfresco style.

Our large swimming pool has views up to the imposing peaks of the mountains or down to the valley beyond. The pool has been recently extended and renovated to incorporate a garden area and a new design giving you plenty of scope to choose the best place for you to relax in the sun or cool off in the pool.

We have a separate paddock which includes a bbq and children's area also. The children's area boasts a sandpit, swings, trampoline, playhouses and other toys. A great place to keep the little ones entertained for a while!

If you'd like us to point you on some of the local trails from the house, just let us know! You can pop down to the rock pools for a swim or head upwards for mountain trails within the pines.

To further remind you that holidays should be relaxing we have a jacuzzi available for guests during July and August. During May, June, September the jacuzzi can be requested if your booking is 3 nights or more. All other months of the year it is closed.

If you decide to come to us during the colder months why not enjoy the wood burning stove with free provision of wood that will leave you super toasty day and night.

For your convenience also the larger bedroom can be arranged as a twin bedroom or a master kingsize on your request, with the second bedroom as a double.

We are looking forward to hosting you at Can Cruanyes.

Please note if you are bringing a pet there is a separate charge of 8 euros per day per pet. There is a maximum of 2 pets. This is charged separately during your stay and you must advise us in advance that you are bringing pets.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts debit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number PG-075372

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Sales de Llierca

Sales de Llierca is home to this apartment. Viejo Bridge in Besalú and Pont Fortificat are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park and Estunes Banyoles.
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Sales De Llierca

What's nearby

  • Viejo Bridge in Besalú - 13 min drive
  • Pont Fortificat - 13 min drive
  • Museum of Miniatures and Micro-Miniatures - 13 min drive
  • Fageda d'en Jordà - 25 min drive
  • Parc Natural de la Zona Volcanica de la Garrotxa - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Figueres-Vilafant Station - 33 min drive
  • Gerona (GRO-Costa Brava) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Oliveras - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cal Tuset - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant l'hostal de Sadernes - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pont Vell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Curia Reial - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Rural Can Cruanyes (Alzina) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Rural Can Cruanyes (Alzina)?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Rural Can Cruanyes (Alzina)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Casa Rural Can Cruanyes (Alzina) located?

Situated in Sales de Llierca, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Placa Llibertat, Viejo Bridge in Besalú and Museum of Miniatures and Micro-Miniatures. Pont Fortificat and Micromundi are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paula a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We enjoyed our family vacation.the property is located in a wonderful environment, surrounded by nature but really close to the nearest small village (5 min away driving). Ee had everything that we needed on property to enjoy our vacation with our kids (3years and 4 months old). Thanks Donny for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Lovely apartment in a great location
The apartment is part of a lovely old house that has been converted. It's in a lovely setting with very nice gardens and pool. Very well equipped and comfortable. Donny was very helpful with the storage of our bikes and bike rack and organising us a taxi. We had a really nice time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

Highly recommended.
- An impressive Pyrenean retreat. Donny, alongside his charming family, made us feel very comfortable throughout. Our beautiful little 'Cherry' apartment, was clean, well-finished, and offered us an unobstructed mountain panorama from our own private garden. We will see you again soon!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kenneth S.

Perfect for the two of us for a week in the highlands of Costa Brava
Ideal apartment for two, Extremely well equipped. Very clean. Peaceful location, nicely away from it all but still very conveniently located for sightseeing, touring and walking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bastien F.

Quiet and cozy, perfect location for holidays !
We stayed at Can Cruanyes during a whole week and we had a lovely time ! The house is isolated from alsmost everything, easy to find though. A small city is at ~3min by car and you can find a small (very small) market. You have some bigger cities at ~15-20min by car. The appartment is lovely with everything needed to spend a good vacation time : big fridge, hotplates, dishes, clean towels... The pool is clean (except for some flies but eh... in summer there are flies everywhere...) and perfect for cooling, with deck chairs and beach umbrellas around. The SPA is also very pleasant at night with a full view on the mountains. Donny and his wife were very accomodating and careful. We strongly recommand this place to spend peaceful holidays !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donny L.

lovely flat in a beautiful spot
We had a lovely week here in June 2017. Flat was lovely and we really enjoyed the peace and quiet. Beautiful location. Great to have pool and hot tub on site. Warm and relaxed hosts made us feel very welcome. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rosie J.

Perfect location for an autumn holiday.
We stayed at Can Cruanyes for 11 night, an excellent base for exploring the medieval towns & villages; Olot, Besalu, Santa Pau. The isolated mountain village of Beget was well worth the drive. We had no difficulty in finding restaurants open at lunchtime. Apartment Cherry was very comfortable and well equipped. The wood burner was perfect for the cooler evenings after long days walking and exploring. Thank you Donny & Siobham for being such good hosts, we plan to return.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

An excellent isolated villa for relaxing
My wife and I stayed in Can Cruanyes to relax after a week cycling in the Pyrenees, and it was exactly what we needed. The apartment is lovely and cosy, and well equipped for self-catering. The pool is clean and perfect for cooling off after relaxing in the large gardens. We spent the week enjoying being away from civilisation, but if you want to visit Olot or Girona the main road to either is only 10 minutes drive away. Overall an excellent place to stay that I would highly recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Calm, beautiful and perfect place to rest.
The house is located a couple of kilomiters outside the neares town (which is a small village) so you need a car. And ther is no air-condition. But thats all you have to worry about. The appartment is clean, the pool perfect on a hot day, ther is nothing that will disturb you on our holliday. The manager is friendly and helpfull. If you want a lazy, quiet holliday, or like to hike in the mountains, this is the place to be!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sverige eller Spanien
As a Dutch, I should review my opinion with respect to holiday destination. So far it was Sweden as the utmost in friendly people, nature, good feeling and accommodation (clean, well-maintained). But now after having visited Can Cruanyes, I am lost! I feel desperately now. Who is the best and what to do next time? The only way to solve this problem is to visit your place again, I hope as soon as possible.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay in Catalunya!
Can Cruanyes proved to be the best base for exploring the Pyrenees & the Garrotxa area, and a very comfortable place to return to in the evenings - we started to refer to it as 'home' on the 2nd day of our stay :) The house is in a very quiet location, surrounded by forested hills & mountains, but it takes only 15 minutes to get to Olot and about 35 to Girona - so we were never too far from civilization when we needed it! The apartment was always very warm (very important for a stay in winter) - central heating works very fast, and a fireplace (wood, matches etc were provided) was a real treat. The bedrooms, the kitchen and the living room had all the facilities listed on the website, all was in good working order. The owner, Donny, was very helpful and answered all the questions that we had, and gave recommendations on eating out in the neighbouring villages. Oh, and he had prepared a nice welcome pack on our arrival, which was gladly and instantly consumed! For those unfamiliar with Spain, be prepared that almost everything is closed for a very long siesta - longer than in other mediterranean countries, sometimes from 13-00 to 17-00 (pharmacies, public toilets, stores) and in low season even restaurants stay closed for lunch and/or dinner on some odd days. Various places are closed on Mondays or Tuesdays, and it is not advertised anywhere, so call the place you want to visit (restaurant, museum, animal park etc) in advance to check. The good thing is that After siesta quite many stores re-open and work till late (9-10pm). Despite some surprises we had with the above peculiarity, our vacation in Catalunya was thoroughly enjoyable, and our choice of Can Cruanyes as a place to stay contributed to it greatly!

10/10 Excellent

Pierre D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique !
gîte confortable, bien équipé et situé dans une magnifique région. Grand merci à Donny !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Desconexión en pareja
Genial entorno y apartamento. Lugar tranquilo, acogedo en ideal para desconectar.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

juan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
si necesitas desconectar del mundo, este es tu sitio.
el precio me parece razonable...
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dennis N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful setting
My wife and I stayed here for a weekend with our baby, and it was a perfect getaway from the crowds of Barcelona and the Costa Brava. A greatt place to relax and sit by the pool while taking in the amazing views, the pictures don't do it justice. Seems remote but there are lots of restaurants and places to explore just a short drive away. The accommodations had everything we needed, and Donny and his family are very friendly, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

thierry c.

calme et reposant
séjour agréable dans une région magnifique, le gite est bien equipée dans un val, la piscine et jacuzzi sont un vrais plus apres les randonnées. les propriétaires sont présents et à l'ecoute,de petites attentions sympathiques à notre arrivée en on fait un séjour agréble. Merci à Donny
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sergi m.

todo perfecto!
ha estado todo muy bien, apartamento limpio y muy acogedor. No hemos pasado nada de frio que nos preocupaba un poco al ser diciembre y con una niña de 2 años. La casa esta a 20 minutos de muchas excursiones y actividades que se pueden hacer por la zona de la garrotxa.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lucie

Un moment magique dans un endroit magique
Toute la famille a profité jusqu'au dernier moment de la beauté du lieu et de la gentillesse de ses hôtes, Donny et Shivon. Nous avions loué l'appartement Roure, le plus grand, pour 4 nuits. La maison est très bien équipée et les lits sont très confortables...nous y avons dormis comme des rois! De magnifiques balades d'une heure, découverte de piscines naturelles, petits torrents de montagne...les GR sont très faciles et tout est très bien indiqué. La région est magnique en fin de saison...Ilha, la chienne du voisin (spannish water dog, j'adore!) nous a accompagné dans chacune de nos expéditions, au grand plaisir des enfants! Je recommande 100%
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Great place for a family to stay
We had a lovely reception by Donny and the appartment is beautiful. The garden and the house are great for children to run wild, it's quiet and safe and we did not worry about our little one to disturb the other guests because the whole atmosphere was just friendly - especially for families. We would definitely come again veeery soon if it wasn't such a long ride from Germany by car - next time we will take the plane and hire a car :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ana belén

UN FANTÁSTICO Y RELAJANTE FIN DE SEMANA
Estuvimos dos parejas este fin de semana en Can Cruaynes y la experiencia fue genial. Un apartamento rural, totalmente equipado y con chimenea para relajarnos junto al fuego. A destacar la amabilidad de Donny, que se portó muy bien con nosotros. El entorno es estupendo para desconectar de la ciudad, practicar algo de deporte o incluso, hacer una buena barbacoa. Sitio muy recomendable. Esperamos volver en otra ocasión. Thanks, Donny!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Entorno y trato perfectos
Hemos estados dos días en Can Cruanyes. El trato de Donny ha sido perfecto, mimando cada detalle de nuestra estancia. Estuvimos alojados en el apartamento Roure con un bebé de 3 meses (nos facilitaron una cuna). El alojamiento cuenta con todas las comodidades: cocina (menaje completo, aceite y vinagre,...), baños (amenities), sala de estar (TV, DVD's,...), internet, terraza privada ... La masía cuenta con una piscina muy limpia y cuidada donde relajarse, un jardín muy cuidado y amplio donde jugar, pasear y disfrutar de un entorno muy tranquilo. Lástima que no pasáramos más días para disfrutar de todos los espacios comunes. Un lugar perfecto para descansar y visitar Besalú, Olot, Santa Pau, Castellfollit de la Roca...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

Un fin de semana genial!
El pasado fin de semana estuve con mi pareja en Can Cruanyes. Es una casa rural de ensueño! En el apartamento no faltava de nada, y el lugar es ideal para desconectar de todo. Los propietarios son encantadores! Pudimos disfrutar hasta el Domingo por la tarde del lugar! No será nuestra última visita en Can Cruanyes! Gracias por todo!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Facing T.

Cozy and Comfortable!
My family (myself, husband and daughters 9 and 11) spent a lovely Easter weekend at Can Cruanyes. When we arrived on a dark and rainy evening, the owner (Donny) was there to greet us with a fire lit in the wood stove (greatly appreciated!). The apartment was spotlessly clean, well-outfitted, and was just perfect for our needs. The outdoor setting is incredible, and I don't think I would ever tire of waking up to that spectacular view. It was a bit too chilly for the pool, but I'm sure that would be a good reason for a return visit in the summer! We had been seeking a place to stay close to friends who have a nearby home, and it was less than 5 minutes away from their place. We all loved going into the little village of Tortella, and particularly enjoyed watching a FC Barcelona soccer match with the locals at "The Casino" (town restaurant/pub). We also had a fantastic meal at Restaurant Pont Vell in nearby Besalu, which is a beautiful medieval village 10 minutes away. We hope to return to the area to see our friends in the future, and will definitely plan to stay at Can Cruanyes again---thank you!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

E. G.

Un apartamento bien equipado y un trato perfecto.
He pasado un fin de semana en pareja y con mi perro en el apartamento Cirerer. El apartamento está perfectamente equipado, y el dormitorio es muy cómodo. Lo mejor del apartamento en invierno es la estufa de leña, aunque fuera haga mal tiempo estás super a gusto en el interior si quieres descansar. El exterior es amplio y está muy bien cuidado. Tiene una piscina fantástica que espero poder disfrutar cuando haga mejor tiempo, pues desde luego es un sitio para volver. El trato es excelente, muy atentos y respetuosos. El entorno es muy tranquilo y silencioso. Una casa perfecta para descansar en pareja o en familia.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

silvia d.

excelente
nos gustó mucho, volveremos seguro. La casa estaba totalmente equipada, no faltaba detalle alguno. Muy limpio todo.El sitio muy bonito.

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