'Almiral de la Font'- Luxury villa - magnificent pool-views

Description

Almiral de la font, meaning "admiral of the (water) spring", enjoys huge grounds whose grapes are used for its own wine and cava and for Freixenet and Cordoniu. 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.

Rates notes:

- Prices include 7-night rental of main building available from Saturday to Saturday

**Please note these are 2009 pricing**

- In low or medium season, daily or weekend rates may be available

- For large gatherings or weddings a supplement may be charged.

- Cottage price € 165 per night, with a 3 night minimum

- Price reductions may be available for parties smaller than 12

- Prices for photographic and film shoots on request

Living room notes:

Surround sound plasma screen home cinema

Bedroom notes:

4 twin/double rooms

3 suites with 2 or 3 bedrooms and each with king-size beds and double sofa beds

Master suite with king sized double bed and double sofa bed in seating area

All rooms have ensuite

(Additional Cottage on property available sleeps 4 - not included in cost)

Bathroom notes:

Each room has ensuite

Onsite facility notes:

- Snooker/ pool room

- Children’s play-room

- Table tennis and

- basketball net

- Outdoor Tables with parasols

- Barbecue area and Moroccan chill-out lounge

- Scandinavian fireplace lounge

- Swimming Pool (solar heated, 18.6 x 6 metres)

- Children’s Pool

- Jacuzzi/Hot tub

- State of the art home cinema

Leisure notes:

Almiral de la Font's location provides easy access to a variety of things to do and see. We can provide more information about the local sights and activities.

Activities

- 2 km to tennis club, 6km to golf course (4 other courses within 30 kms), 3 km to riding club, short drive to wine and cava cellars

- Sitges has many festivals all year round

- Mountain biking and hiking from your doorstep

- Painting in peaceful quiet and seclusion

Beaches

The beautiful beaches of Sitges are a short 10 minute drive away. There are 17 different beaches along the 4 km stretch. Beaches in front of the main town have sun beds, umbrellas, showers, bars and pedallos available.

The promenade that runs the length of the beaches is popular for summer evening strolls and perfect for rollerblading or biking on its smooth surface

Barcelona

One of the most popular European destinations, Barcelona is only 30 minutes away. Barcelona is Spain’s most cosmopolitan city and is best known for its Gaudi architecture, pulsating night life and avenues for strolling along. There is plenty of family fun, with an excellent aquarium, IMAX cinema and shopping malls

Port Aventura

Only 45 minutes away is Port Aventura, the second biggest theme park in Europe. Set up by Universal Studios, it has one of the fastest roller coasters and rides for all ages



Garraf Nature Park

The Garraf Park is one of the best nature parks around Barcelona. The park has excellent walking or biking paths, and is a highlight for anyone interested in wildlife. A Tibetan Buddhist Monastery is located in the middle of the park

Golf

Some of the best European golf courses are easily accessible from the masia. The closest is Terramar Golf Club in Sitges



Sailing

There are 3 ports within 15 minutes of the Masia: Port Ginesta, Aiguadolc and Garraf. The ports themselves, especially Aiguadolc, are worth visiting to walk around in the evening with bars and fish restaurants serving delicious paella and the local fideo (noodles).



Night Life

Pacha, one of the biggest nightclub owners in Spain with clubs in Ibiza, Marbella and Madrid have one of their first discotheques in Sitges. There is a good mixture of nationalities, people and ages which makes for a very relaxed atmosphere.

Wine Tasting

The Penedès wine region is one of the most famous in Spain and is on our doorstep. Until the 19th century Penedès was fundamentally a red wine area and it was only at this time that big firms around Sant Sadurni such as Codorniu and Freixenet started using French methods for making champagne.

Now, of around 26,000 cultivated hectars in the region, 80% are made up of the three classic types of Cava: Macabeo, Parellada and Xarello.

Of the other 20%, made up of red and white wines, perhaps the most famous names of the area are Miguel A. Torres and Jean León. But the area is known also for its individual style and wines made up from small firms such as Can Ràfols dels Caus, Can Feixes and Albet i Noya. Also some of the wines from the Garraf are worth trying.

One way of touring the Penedes area is to divide the tours into three following the 3 different types of grapes used:

- Ruta Macabeu - mainly found in central Penedes around Sant Sadurni (35 minutes from the house), centre of Cava and where there is a yearly cava festival in the middle of October. The tour includes Codorníu, Freixenet and Raventós i Blanc and a family run cava called Torelló Llompart.

- Ruta Xarello - starts at the village of Lavern where you can see bodegas such as Duart i Sió, Can Robira, Ventura Llopart de la Costa.

- Ruta Parellada - Sat Martí Sarroca, Pontons, Torrelles de Foix and all the other villages around Vilafranca (20 minutes from the house) there are cavas to visit such as Finca Rovellats, Can Nadall and Can Torres.

If Sant Sadurni is the capital of cava in the region, Vilafranca is the capital of wine with a good wine museum and the impressive bodega of Miguel Torres.

Other notes:

Gated car parking for over twelve cars

Directions:

By Car from Barcelona or Tarragona:

- Take the C32 motorway to Sitges

- Exit at junction 28 (St. Pere De Ribes (Est))

- Off the motorway at the roundabout, take the first exit which is the turning to Vilafranca / Olivella

- then take the first exit towards Olivella - a slipway which climbs above the underpass to a roundabout

- At the roundabout, take the second exit towards Olivella.

- After 500 metres, take the first right turn (unmade road signposted Pineda Park), where you will pass the Can Lloses restaurant to your left. Follow signs for Ca l´Almirall de la Font.

- Continue upwards for about 1.7 kilometres (do not turn off at Calle Almiral which is a dead end.) When you see a fork in the road, keep to the left

- Right at the top, the road goes in front of the Masia. You will see the large gates directly ahead of you

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Availability

Change over day: Saturday

Seasonal rates

Start date	End date	Weekly rate	Week night rate	Weekend night	Minimum stay
13 Jun 2013	30 Aug 2013	17,000 €	n/a	n/a	2 nights
31 Aug 2013	25 Oct 2013	12,000 €	n/a	n/a	2 nights
26 Oct 2013	31 Dec 2013	8,000 €	n/a	n/a	2 nights

* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion
* rates are per property

General information

Property type	Villa
Holiday theme	Away from it all Beach City break Golf Romantic Sailing Sight-seeing Spa
Suitable for	Families Groups

Bedrooms	11 bedrooms sleeps 28 max.
Bathrooms	9 bathrooms
Remarks	Parking places 12

Room information

Facilities

On-site costs

Miscellaneous	Cleaning supplement (for pet(s)) € 0 /night