Holiday villa for rent in Sitges

Almiral de la Font is a luxuriously restored masia just south of Barcelona. Staying at Almiral is a unique experience: renovated with great care and attention to detail, this beautiful ‘masia’ (Catalan manor house), offers high-tech modern comforts whilst retaining the historic charm and character of the original building. Set high on a hillside in the Pinedes wine region, the masia is surrounded by the Garaf National Park and offers dramatic sea or mountain views from every room or tranquil haven has more than 300 acres of private grounds with vineyards, olive groves and fruit trees, yet is only a 30 minute drive from Barcelona and 10 minutes from the lively beach resort of Sitges. This historic masia is ideal for families and corporate groups, and for occasions such as weddings, filming and production launches. Setting A substantial private residence with a living area of over 1300 square metres, allowing you as much space and privacy as you like. Large tiled courtyard with palm and citrus trees and Moroccan lounge providing welcome shade. Over 300 acres of private grounds with 14 kilometres of tracks in which you will find large areas of vineyards, olive groves and fruit trees. Sea views from 200 meters altitude onto the coastal resorts of Sitges and Vilanova Y La Geltru. Easy access to closest town, San Pere De Ribes. Proximity to numerous good local restaurants and vineyards. The famous Penedes and Cava producers including Torres, Freixenet and Cordoniu are within visiting distance for wine enthusiasts Direct access to Garraf national park for excellent hiking and mountain biking 45 minutes to Tarragona and the much acclaimed theme park, Port Aventura Facilities Four twin/double bedrooms. Three 2 or 3 bedroom suites. One further suite with its own sitting room. All bedrooms have en suite facilities. Cottage close to villa but self-contained with own kitchen, bathroom and separate access. (Note: Price and available of cottage on request) Daily house cleaning (of common parts) 6 days a week with bed linen and bath towels included Fully equipped modern kitchen Central heating and air conditioning Gated car parking for over twelve cars Conference / meeting room Telephone and satellite television WiFi Outdoor Tables with parasols Barbecue area and Moroccan chill-out lounge Scandinavian fireplace lounge TV lounge Wine vat / games room Wine cellar Entertainment Swimming Pool (solar heated, 18.6 x 6 metres) Banquet and meeting room Children’s Pool Jacuzzi Surround sound plasma screen home cinema Snooker/ pool room Children’s play-room Table tennis and Basketball net Trampoline Hot tub function of the jacuzzi is an optional extra Extras on request and not included in the price - additional cleaning, catering, chauffeur for private excursions, baby sitter, masseuse, telephone, hot tub, outdoor gas heaters, marquee and catering equipment hire and personal laundry History Almiral de la font, meaning "admiral of the (water) spring", enjoys huge grounds whose grapes are used for Freixenet, Cordoniu and other local cavas. Amongst the 14 kilometres of private tracks you will also find pear, olive, cherry, walnut and almond trees in addition to many naturally growing herbs and vegetables (asparagus, rosemary and mushrooms). The house, a protected building and fortified masia, was built before 1592 and was extended in 1800. It has been and continues to be a significant landmark in the Garraf area and was formerly used for winemaking and farming. Though totally renovated and adapted to a high standard of modern comfort, the original details have been preserved, in particular the wine presses and bodega. The windows have been enlarged to allow in more natural light. Balconies and terraces have been added.

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Name   Paul Christoforou Phone +34 630227669 Language spoken  English, Greek, Italian, Spanish Advertised since  17 September 2009