VILLA DETAILS
A luxuriously restored property situated just south of Barcelona, set on a hill with magnificent views of the Mediterranean and the surrounding countryside. The estate grounds include a locally used road running just below the house. Well-planned accommodation offers spacious and adaptable luxury living, with each room full of design surprises, from open-plan bathrooms to the dramatic modern art adorning the walls. The house is surrounded by a large courtyard, with a superb covered Moroccan lounge area and summer kitchen with barbecue.
VILLA ACCOMMODATION
- Ground Floor:
Several living areas, including a fireplace lounge, with a central Scandinavian fire, children’s playroom/TV room, dining room has three dining tables seating 24 and a well-equipped kitchen
- Cellars:
Home cinema with surround sound, a snooker table and a bar
- First Floor:
Dorm 1 is a suite with double four-poster king-size bed and door to separate sittting room with sofa bed (140x195cm). This suite has its own sun terrace.
Dorm 2 is part of the classic suite which has a king-size double bed (180x200cm) with bath in an open-plan bathroom. A separate sitting room has an additional large sofa bed (160x195cm).
Dorm 3, the Japanese room, has a double bed that can be converted into twin beds (180x200cm) and a large luxury shower room.
Dorm 4 , the Ochre room, has two large single beds (queen-size).
The Bali room, Dorm 5, has a four-poster double bed (180x200cm).
In the East Wing, you can find Dorm 6 which has an open-plan bath with shower attachment, a four-poster bed (195x200cm) and in a separate sitting room a large sofa bed (160cm).
- Second Floor:
The Gold Suite, Dorm 7, has a double bed (180x200cm) and its own sitting area with sofa bed (160cm).
The Monserrat room, Dorm 8, has a queen-size double bed (155x200cm).
All bedrooms and suites have en-suite bathrooms.
The cottage close to the main house is available on request. The cottage sleeps 2 adults and 2 children.
Notes
- Young children need constant supervision when being outside as there are some unprotected drops on the grounds and on the terrace.
- There are also rooms with low-railing balconies, those rooms would need to be made inaccessible for children in the group for the duration of the stay.
Security Deposit
Please be aware as a condition of your rental agreement we shall also ask you to lodge a Security Deposit at the point of making a booking amounting to 20% of the weekly rental cost of the property (or higher if required by the villa owner or for stays of three weeks or longer). This is to protect the property owners for the cost of any damage or loss caused by wilful or accidental damage by members of the party that may occur during your stay or for any unpaid local charges. The Security Deposit is lodged with Abercrombie & Kent Villas in the form of a credit card authorization as detailed in the booking process; please ask for further details.
TIME ZONE
GMT +1 hour
LANGUAGE
Catalan & Spanish
CURRENCY INFORMATION
The Euro (€) is the official currency of Spain. Coins are available in 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50 cent , €1 & €2 denominations. Notes are available in €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 denominations.
MONEY MATTERS
Travellers cheques are widely accepted for exchange or purchase in major cities, but in more rural areas, visit a bank to exchange them for Euros. Major credit cards are widely accepted here (though a limited number of merchants have American Express accounts) and ATM access is widespread. Exchange currency only at authorized outlets such as banks and hotels, and exchange only what you think you will spend in-country. Coins cannot be reconverted on departure. Save all receipts from any currency exchange transaction. You may be asked to produce them when you exit the country, and they are required if you intend to reconvert local currency.
TIPPING SUGGESTIONS
The Spanish are fairly relaxed about tipping etiquette. However service is not usually included in restaurants and it is common practice to leave the spare change, or up to 10% of the total in a smarter restaurant. Taxi drivers and bartenders may be tipped less. Many petrol stations are not self service, however it is not usual to tip the station attendant.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE FORMALITIES
Travel documents are your responsibility. In general you should have:
- A signed, valid passport that will remain valid for at least 6 months beyond the completion of your trip. Your passport must have enough blank pages (excluding amendment pages) available for entry and exit stamps issued when entering and exiting immigration points.
- Visas are required for certain nationalities and you are strongly advised to check your status allowing plenty of time for visa application.
WEATHER
The climate of Catalonia is typically Mediterranean. Therefore you will find many hours of sunshine, mild winters and warm summers. The Pyrenees and the neighbouring areas have a high-altitude climate, with minimum temperatures below 0ºC, annual rainfall above 1000 mm and abundant snow during the winter. Along the coast, the climate is very mild with temperatures increasing from north to south, while the rain behaves the opposite way. The area far from the sea has a continental Mediterranean climate, with cold winters and very hot days in summer.
HEALTH
It is advisable to contact your doctor before you travel if you have any specific health concerns and take out appropriate travel and medical insurance.
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IN CATALONIA
Electrical service in Spain is supplied at 220-240 volts/50 hertz – a converter/adaptor may be required.
DRIVING IN CATALONIA
- No right-hand turn on a red light.
- Traffic from the RIGHT has right of way.
- Passport or national ID as well as driver's license, insurance papers and ownership papers must be carried all the time.
- National speed limit is 50km (31mph) in towns, 90km (56mph) on secondary non-urban highways (carretera secundaria), 100km (62mph) on dual carriageways (carretera/autovia), 120km (75mph) on motorways (autopista).; Speeding fines: 30 – 300 Euros.
- Minimum driving age is 18.
- For use of the highways (autopista) it is often necessary to pay a toll before access. Prices vary and are calculated by the distance of the journey.
- There are strict laws concerning drinking and driving. Blood alcohol levels must not exceed 0,05%. There are random breathalyser tests carried out regularly by the police.
- An international driving licence is not required for European citizens. Your locally issued driving licence, as long as it is accompanied by the passport, will suffice.
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