VILLA DETAILS
Lovingly restored to its former exquisite grandeur, Mas Mateu offers family and friends the opportunity and excuse to escape to the heart of Catalonia.
Upon arrival at Mas Mateu the property’s vast classical wealth is immediately apparent. You are greeted by an entrance hall dressed from top to toe in Catalan traditions; from the ceramic flooring to the vaulted ceilings.
This classical style is graced with the presence of the impressive contemporary stone staircase beckoning you to the heights above.
Off the entrance hall are a host of inviting lounges and living areas that will satisfy all needs; whether you are looking to recline into a deep state of relaxation in either the Spa or private cinema after a long 18-holes at the nearby golf course or whether you wish to grab some exercise in the well equipped gym after an exhausting day lounging by the exquisite infinity pool, all are possible within Mas Mateu’s resplendent walls.
Each bedroom is uniquely decorated in delicate Catalan tones, accompanied by locally sourced rugs, unique family heirlooms and inspanidual fireplaces. Many enjoy far-reaching views of the Costa Brava from their own private terrace.
Dining is a truly Catalan experience at Mas Mateu. Enjoy a Spanish banquet, freshly prepared by the in-house chef, under the stars on one of the many open terraces or eat in the elegant dining room, both perfect locations to ponder over a bottle of Rioja from the fully stocked wine cellar what the morning will bring; a day’s cycling in the glorious surrounding Gavarres National Park? Or perhaps a game of Padel - a traditional Catalonian form of tennis?
On the rare occasion that you need to venture outside of the estate, the surrounding region houses an abundance of celebrated restaurants, including El Cellar de Can Roca.
Mas Mateu offers a wealth of services to guarantee the wellbeing of its guests - this includes the daily services of an in-house chef as well as concierge and housekeepers. On request guests can also book the chauffeur service for the fleet of exclusive cars or even a direct helicopter transfer from Girona airport to the property.
VILLA ACCOMMODATION
- Ground Floor
Entrance Hall, Oak panelled office area, Cinema with Satellite TV and DVD library, Reading Room (25.62 sqm), Living room with billiards table (62.66 sqm), Kitchen with dining area, Main Living Room with full dining table (92.44 sqm), Terrace (58.80 sqm), 2 downstairs WC, Elevators or staircase to further floors
- First Floor:
Suite Peratallada: Double bed with fireplace and en-suite with bath and shower (35.36 sqm)
Suite Mediterraneo: Double bed with en-suite shower room (28.47 sqm)
Study (17.77 sqm) with laptop, printer and telephone for clients’ use
Guest Bedroom 1: Double Bed (23.36 sqm)
Guest Bedroom 2: Double Bed (18.24 sqm)
2 bathrooms (1 with shower, 1 with bath)
Restrooms: Two adjacent rest rooms with direct access from the 2 guest rooms and, kids room. One with bath and shower and the other just a shower (12.06 sqm)
Suite Mas Mateu: Double bed and large separate living area. En-suite with free standing oval bath tub and separate shower (89.49 sqm)
Terrace (71.22sqm) sqm)
- Second Floor:
Suite Los Olivos: Double bed with en-suite with separate bath and shower. Own private terrace (39.59 sqm)
Suite Les Gavarres: Double bed with library and living area. En-suite with separate bath and shower. Private large terrace (51.63 sqm)
Suite Pyrinee: Double bed with en-suite with shower (31.59 sqm)
Suite Costa Brava: Double Bed and en-suite with bath with shower (27.25 sqm)
Gymnasium with treadmill and exercise bikes. Jacuzzi and sauna room (38.13 sqm)
Relax room (16.52 sqm) with massage and sun bed
- Further accommodation for 6 guests is available in the "Director's House", which is located a short walk away from the main house: 1 Master suite with Queen bed, 2 Master suites with twin beds, living room, kitchen and terrace.
Notes
- It cannot be guaranteed that horses will be on site throughout the year. Please enquire in advance of 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 Spaniards 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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