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Spectacular traditional Catalan villa with heated private pool 2km Banyoles lake

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A swimming pool with a glass enclosure, a stone building, and a tree in the background.
A cozy room with a stone arch, a white sofa set, and a wooden coffee table.
A rustic wooden table set for dining with a stone wall backdrop and a fireplace.
An indoor swimming pool with stone walls and a wooden ceiling.
A rustic room with stone walls, two beds with floral bedding, and a wooden ceiling.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys

Explore the area

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Mata (Porqueres), Catalonia
  • Place, Romanya de la Selva
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Església de Santa Maria dels Turers
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Tossa de Mar Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Girona (GRO-Costa Brava)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

El Fadrí

2 Single Beds

Els Mossos

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Els Pares

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Els Sagals

1 King Bed

L'Hereu

1 Queen Bed

La Pubilla

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

La Suite

1 Queen Bed

Les Noies

3 Single Beds

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

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Porqueres

Located in Porqueres, this villa is near theme parks and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Banyoles and Estunes Banyoles, while DOR Museum and Auditorium Jardins del Castell are cultural highlights. Travelling 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 kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Mata (Porqueres), Catalonia

What's nearby

  • Romanya de la Selva - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Església de Santa Maria dels Turers - 7 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping - 42 min drive - 59.4 km
  • Lloret de Mar Beach - 54 min drive - 66.6 km
  • Tossa de Mar Beach - 57 min drive - 81.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Aquarium - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Carpa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Banys Vells Banyoles - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Can Pericus - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Can Xapes - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spectacular traditional Catalan villa with heated private pool 2km Banyoles lake have a pool?

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

Is Spectacular traditional Catalan villa with heated private pool 2km Banyoles lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Spectacular traditional Catalan villa with heated private pool 2km Banyoles lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular traditional Catalan villa with heated private pool 2km Banyoles lake?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular traditional Catalan villa with heated private pool 2km Banyoles lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular traditional Catalan villa with heated private pool 2km Banyoles lake located?

This family-friendly Porqueres villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Romanya de la Selva, Lake Banyoles and Església de Santa Maria dels Turers. Estunes Banyoles is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, clean, spacious and well-appointed villa. Accommodates large groups easily.

16 family members with ages ranging from 12 to 66 comfortably enjoyed a week at the villa. I would recommend the accommodation at the drop of a hat.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr, 2020
Thank you Vaughan.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house and stay

The property is lovely and near Banyoles Lake which is a really nice place to visit. There are plenty of places to go out and visit such as Girona and the Dali museum in Figueres. Raquel our host was really helpful and helped arrange a trip to a vineyard and to the Dali Museum. The service that she provides is really good and helped make the stay better - Thanks Raquel!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A magic week to remember

We've had a wonderful week in this beautiful house! Thank you so much for the warm welcome and being there when we needed you! The weather was fantastic and the surroundings were lovely too! Thanks so much!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you Jean!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Five star property and owner!!

Our diverse group had an excellent experience in this historic property that was perfect for all our activities; mainly road biking and sight seeing. Lots of well furnished indoor and outdoor spaces, great pool, patio, BBQ and secure bike lock up. Raquel who manages this family property provided constant, exceptional advice and support ensuring we maximized our time to the fullest. We could not have had a better holiday!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2022
Thank you Mike. It was a pleasure.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Villa is lovely. Communal space inside is great and bedrooms nicely laid out and comfortable. Raquel welcomed us on first day and went through everything we needed. Lots of thoughtful touches and loads of info on places to visit. We arrived in the area early and were able to leave our luggage until the villa was ready for us to check in. Bbq area and courtyard were lovely. Pool is not huge but big enough for a nice cool dip on a hot day. Lots of loungers available and a mix of sunny and shady areas within the courtyard. A good time was had by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Celebration

From the moment we booked this lovely home, Raquel reached out to us to assist us with any questions we had, arranged for travel, massages, bikes being delivered, ordered and delivered two beautiful birthday cakes, and gave us lots of details for places to explore! Raquel and her mother greeted us at the bus stop in Mata, shared their family home & history, and even drove us to the local store to pick up needed groceries. Their home is beautiful, clean, and welcoming, plenty of space for our 95-year old father all the way down to our youngest grandson, age 10. The pool and outside area was an amazing spot to unwind, so peaceful. We loved all of our shared family time around the large kitchen, walking to stores in Mata, taking a walking path to Lake Banyoles, learning how to navigate the bus to Barcelona and Girona was easy! We couldn't have asked for a better spot to celebrate family! Raquel, you and your family are amazing and we are so very grateful for your help & kindness. With gratitude, Manuel & Bonnie Perry and family
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home for a fantastic vacation

We are a three generation group of 10 (ages 14-73) This beautiful house suited us perfectly. There was plenty of space to be together and places for quiet time. It was perfectly maintained and well equipped. We prepared many meals with no problem, including a few on the grill (charcoal). The two large refrigerator/ freezers were wonderful. Beds were comfortable and showers were excellent. The pool and the ping pong table got a lot of use. And the large kitchen table was a wonderful and spacious gathering place. Raquel and her family were very attentive and answered all our questions promptly both before and during our stay. There were also binders prepared offering a wealth of information on the area and places to visit. There is a bus stop within easy walking distance which we used to go to both Barcelona and Girona. We had rental cars and visited many other places in the area. Rental of both a road and a mountain bike kept two people busy and offered challenging rides. Eat Sleep Cycle in Girona was a great choice for rental. Our runners/ walkers enjoyed the Via Verde and loops around the lake. We enjoyed being in Mata/ Banyoles as we got a good feel for life away from tourists. It was a great place to head in all directions to visit everything the area has to offer. Many thanks to Raquel and her family. 100% recommend Can Xargay for great memories!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic Family Reunion Location

You're always a little wary that the photos of a property have been taken on the sunniest day when the pool had just been cleaned and the house just painted, so you hold your breath a little when you take those first few steps into your vacation home. For us, the reality was even better than the pictures. Can Xargay was the perfect location for our family to get together after more than 5 years apart. There were grandparents, siblings, partners and children, 15 in total who stayed various amounts of time over a 2-week period at the house. We all had room to live, eat, hang out and have fun without being on top of each other. Let me start with the outside space. The pool was perfect. The kids spent most of every day in the pool playing and having fun. The deep end was always shaded which gave some relief from the sun and the fence and gate provided a deterrent from eager early morning swimmers. The adults had many evening snacks and drinks at the long picnic table beside the pool. Allowing us lots of room to sit and catch up while keeping an eye on the pool. The sun loungers and chairs along with stone benches in the courtyard provided lots of space for reading and chilling during the sunny days for all the family. Inside, the kitchen was huge. The long table allowed everyone space to make and eat their own food while being social and sharing. It was the hub during the day, with many cups of tea and coffee spent sitting on chairs and chatting. The sitting room off the kitchen was beautiful. Again, a lot of room and air conditioning along with the huge tv (which we never turned on) but allowed everyone some downtime in comfort. The table tennis table in the games room also got a good workout and one of our younger ones produced many restaurant meals from the play kitchen there! Upstairs the bedrooms were all really good with some really nice touches to enjoy. The beds were comfortable and there were lots of bathrooms. We walked to the local bakeries and coffee shops nearly every day and the supermarkets were super close as well. We spent an evening and a few days in the town of Banyoles which is really nice and had lunch at a restaurant on the lake which was stunning. I will recommend this place to anyone who is looking for somewhere stress-free to stay and I think I may actually be back myself. The location was perfect for Girona, Figures, Cadaques and the beaches and water parks. All in all, a perfect house for a fabulous holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2022
Thank you Rhona. It was a pleasure. We like to know that you enjoyed the house as well as the surroundings.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family of 15 rented this villa and were very impressed with our stay. Raquel was very easy to communicate with and helped arrange a wonderful dinner celebrating my husbands birthday. There was plenty of space for everyone to gather and also to have some space for quiet time. The pool was such a treat as it was very hot and the kids spent many hours enjoying the water activities. Raquel has tourist information available to help guests plan outings. We did rent three vehicles and there was room to park all of them. Navigating the trips to the grocery store and the lake was easy. We were fortunate enough to be included in the neighborhood barbeque on our last night with games for the kids and more than enough food for everyone. If you are looking for a unique experience with lots of space for a large group then this is the place for you - you won't be disappointed. We definitely would stay here again.Annette
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2026
Thank you so much, Annette, It was a pleasure to welcome you and your family to Can Xargay, and we are delighted to hear that you had such a memorable stay. We are especially happy that the house worked so well for your large group. We’re also glad the pool was a great hit with the children, especially during the hot weather! It was a pleasure helping you organise the birthday dinner, and we’re delighted that it helped make your husband’s celebration even more special. And what a lovely way to finish your stay by joining the neighbourhood barbecue! We’re so pleased you had the opportunity to experience this local tradition and enjoy the games, food, and friendly atmosphere with the neighbours. Thank you once again for your kind words and recommendation. Knowing that you would choose to stay with us again is the best compliment we could receive. We would be delighted to welcome you and your family back to Can Xargay anytime! Warm regards, Raquel & the Can Xargay Family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked the villa so that ten of our extended family (and a 4 month old baby) could spend a week together and celebrate the 30th birthday of one of the party. The Villa was perfect for our group. All eight bedrooms were good. The one on the ground floor with an en suite was perfect for the couple with baby. 6 bathrooms with excellent water pressure in the showers meant we were all comfortable. The terrace outside always had somewhere to sit in the shade. And the pool was very refreshing. It was the perfect temperature. Raquel was extremely helpful and her mum cooked us a fabulous meal on our first night. Most of the party also took advantage of the excellent treatments (massages and facials) offered by Sandra in the adjoining wellness centre. That made it really special. We hired bikes for some of the party which gave us flexibility in terms of getting around. The lake at Banyoles was a great favourite. The walking/cycle path to Banyoles took us longer than we expected. GPS wasn’t wholly helpful. But we enjoyed the walk. There were a couple of good supermarkets and some bakeries close by, essential for such a big group. The internet was good most of the time but occasionally dropped out, not a big issue if you have your own mobile coverage. So a really great find. We all loved it. Many thanks to Raquel and family. We would definitely book the villa again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much Patricia for your wonderful and detailed review. It was a real pleasure to welcome you and your family to Can Xargay for such a special occasion, and we are delighted to know that the house was the perfect place to celebrate this memorable birthday together. We are very happy that you enjoyed the house. It also means a lot to hear your kind words about our hospitality. We will be sure to pass on your compliments to my mother for her homemade dinner and to my sister Sandra for the wellness treatments and massages. We are delighted that they helped make your stay even more special. Thank you as well for your comment about the walk to Lake Banyoles. The house is actually located just 2 km from the lake. However, the cycling and walking path follows a safer and more pleasant route, next to the river, which makes the journey slightly longer, at around 3 km. We are glad you still enjoyed the walk and had the opportunity to discover the beautiful surroundings. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would be delighted to welcome you and your family back to Can Xargay whenever you wish. Warm regards, Raquel & the Can Xargay Family
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Très bon séjour

Très bon accueil et conseils du propriétaire ! Maison magnifique et idéale pour un séjour pour profiter de sa famille.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house and location

The owners of this property were especially attentive to our needs and requests. As this was our first time using Home Away, this high level of service gave us much confidence. The house is well appointed and plenty of room for our group of 12. The games room was a great hit as was the lovely swimming pool. Local knowledge and advice on places to visits, where to get coffee and cake and help organising a birthday cake to be made was so helpful. It is a short walk to local amenities and the beautiful lake and public transport is good, which means a car is not absolutely necessary. We would highly recommend this property.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much Jane. It was a pleasure.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Superb accommodation

We have all had a wonderful holiday in superb accommodation. The villa is very well appointed and comfortable. Raquel and family have been extremely helpful in organizing various transports for us. The Catalan meal they did for us was fantastic which all the adults enjoyed tremendously. Thank you so much.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

August 2014

Great place, great people, fantastic paella and very helpful information throughout our entire stay. Thank you so much.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Costa Brava 2011

Our family had a wonderful stay at Can Xargay house. We were pleased to see the house was so well equipped and it had a beautiful ambiance. True feeling of relaxation and luxury. Your hospitality won't be forgotten...
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic holiday in a fantastic house

Our big family of 19 people containing people aged 1-71 years have enjoyed being on vacation in your house. We had a fantastic holiday in a fantastic house! You have been incredibly helpful and very nice. Everything in the house worked perfectly. The house has a super location for both relaxation and to visit the big cities. We hope to come and visit you again. Thanks for a super holiday!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your visit!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

What a beautiful house you have!

We have had a great holidays could not be better. I loved every second being here. A fantastic house and grounds! Thank you so very much for the warm welcome and being there when we needed you! The weather was fantastic and the surroundings were lovely too! Fenomenal! John.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

wonderful,...

From all of us 8 and 10 and 12 people: We loved your house and so, so appreciated the special attention and information you gave us Raquel to solve all our various answers and all our requests. And the hospitality of your family in general was so great and to us so unexpected, that we will certainly tell all our friends about it all. See you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

our stay in Can Xargay house

The kind and hospitable Xargay family prepared a dinner for celebrate a lof of anniversaries in our group - a wonderful meal that really was a prime example of the delicious Catalan cuisine. Also, we really appreciated your helpfulness whether it had to do with like renting, bus routes or other practical matters. The weather was good to us and the house perfect. We can surely recommend this house to our friends.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
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