Holiday villa for rent in Mata

Can Xargay is a beautiful and spacious holiday rental villa, a Millennial Traditional Catalan Villa of XI century with a special charm, situated in the village of Mata. It's a quiet, safe neighbourhood and the neighbours are very warm and friendly. It's in a privileged place since it lays between the sea and the mountains.

The house is walking distance from shops and restaurants and a short drive from Banyoles lake (only 2 km.), 35 km. from the beach (Costa Brava), 25 km. from the International Airport of Girona-Costa Brava and 115 km. from Barcelona city.

The whole villa has got one independent apartment from 12 up to 20 people, with eight beautiful bedrooms (one is adapted for handicapped people), six bathrooms, a large kitchen - dinning room with a fireplace, a spacious living-room with TV satellite (international channels) and DVD, a reading room, a games room...

Outside, there is a covered porch with a barbecue which is ideal for eating outside all year round, swings for children and a nice private swimming-pool with an hidromassage bench only for you, you don't have to share it.

ADSL by free WIFI access

It's ideal for your holidays with your friends, family meetings, partying, birthdays… or just to relax and rest.

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 centre of it. Also, there are horses 2 km. far.
Extensive tourist information is found at the house.

Besides, 300 meters from the house there is a bus stop. Therefore, car is not necessary.


Health, Beauty and Wellness:
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 professional licensed esthetician in Can Xargay wellness room. All products used are natural.



The climate of the Pla de lestany region is the typically Mediterranean one. The proximity with the coast gives a soft temperatures during all the year.
During the spring there are some sunny days with pleasant temperatures (from 8ºC at the night to 33ºC at the day or from 46ºF to 91ºF), which will allow you to enjoy the privileged natural environment.
The summers, quite warm (from 15ºC to 35ºC or from 59ºF to 95ºF), they allow to carry out every type of aquatic activities.
In the autumn, however, the rains are frequent and the temperature is from 8ºC to 28ºC or from 46ºF to 82ºF.
The winters are soft and dry and the temperature is from 0ºC to 20ºC or from 32ºF to 68ºF.



Some opinions of our guests:

"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!"
July 2010. Germany

"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!
September 2009. Ireland.

"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! Fenomenal".
August 2009. England.

"The kind and hospitable Xargay family prepared a dinner for celebrate a lof of anniversaries - 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".
April 2009. Norway.

"We are six couples from California. We were greeted last Saturday here by the warm and friendly Xargay family who were so kind and helpful throughout our stay. We enjoyed field trips to the Pyrenees, Figueres (Dalí museum), Pals and Peratallada, lEscala, the Garrotxa area, walks around the lake and the sardanas and habaneras during the Festa. This is such a great area, with a lot to do, and we had a most memorable holiday. Thanks so much for maintaining such a comfortable home for us. Well always remember our stay here!".
August 2008. US.

"Had a lovely time stay in this wonderful house. We enjoyed the good weather and the beautiful surroundings. Thank you."
June 2008. Iceland.

"A very nice welcome at the airport. Thank you for meeting us. When we locked our key inside the car you where such a help for us. Many thanks.
Inside the house everything is nice done in all the rooms. The children liked the games especially table-tennis. The hospitality is the best with our stay."
July 2007. Norway.

"Thank you very much for this lovely house! We go home with the most wonderful memories. This was Spain from its best side. A special word of thanks also to the family for their hospitality and takens of kindness. Much appreciated!."
April 2006. US.

Name   Raquel Xargay Language spoken  English, French, Spanish Advertised since  17 February 2008
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+ More about Raquel Xargay We are a family of 5 people. Pere has restored the villas. Sandra is the masseur in the wellness room of the house. Dolors, Silvia and Raquel run the houses. We have lived in the same village since we were born because we like this region. We have Banyoles lake only 2 km. from the house, the beautiful Costa Brava beaches only 35 minutes by car, Girona city at 9km, Figueres city at 35 minutes. What else can we ask? Come and enjoy our houses!