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Ca La Daina |
Balaguer, Catalonia, Spain |
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Embedded in the foothills of the Spanish Pyrenees, Ca la Daina is a beautiful and lovingly restored 16th century house with beams and log fires. Spread out over 5 floors, it has fabulous views of the surrounding gorges and mountains. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 6 |
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Guests:
| 16 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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The house, cosy but also spacious, sleeps 16 people and is ideal for families or groups of friends. It is situated in the Calle del Pont nº15, but there is another entrance at the Calle del Riu, which leads directly to the Bodega, an old wine cellar with a beautiful antique arch. Camarasa, on the bank of the river, holds within its boundaries important prehistoric excavation sites as well as the ruins of a roman bridge and part of an Arabic castle. The whole Noguera area, set between the foothills of the Montsec Mountains and the flatlands of Lleida where the Segre and Noguera Ribagorçana rivers meet, is full of contrasts. Whatever the season, there is always plenty for everyone to do here, from meandering along the mountain trails to visiting ancient monasteries or enjoying a variety of water sports on the Lake of Camarasa. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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From the village you can walk for hours along mountain tracks to hidden hermitages, caves and ancient deserted villages. Half an hour’s drive can take you high up into the Pyrenees to ridge walks with panoramic views of snow-capped peaks. Lovers of art and architecture will find in the Noguera many examples of its rich history such as monasteries, churches, paintings, sculptures, crypts, and castles. With the peaceful waters of its lakes and reservoirs, the mountains and the plain, the Noguera offers endless opportunities for sport and adventure in the heart of natural surroundings. Camarasa itself has a fascinating medieval history, and all around there are places of interest, from Os de Balaguer, an ancient town dominated by the castle of Os, to the Monastery of Bellpuig de les Avellanes, the district of Les Avellanes, full of tiny villages, and the impressive Valley of Ager. This whole area is renowned for its rich history, architecture and gastronomy. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| We are situated in the pre-Pyrenees, 12km from Balaguer. Lleida is 42km away, Barcelona is 153km and Madrid is 507km. If you’re coming by car, Camarasa is on the recently upgraded C13 which links with the A2 motorway at Lleida and the C26 to Andorra. Other possibilities are the B-road C-147, one that comes from Sant Llorenç, the LV-9047 or the way from Cubells. If you arrive by train, Lleida (Lerida) is a mainline railway station with high speed trains to Barcelona and Madrid. Fast trains from Barcelona travel to and from London with a change in Paris. There is a small branch line from Lleida to Balaguer and to Sant Llorenç which is roughly 4km from Camarasa. |
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Nearest airports:
| Barcelona 153km |
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Nearest train station:
| Lleida (mainline) or Sant Llorenc (branch) 42km or 4km |
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Car Hire:
| Optional |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Bars, cafe and bakery in Balaguer |
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Nearest shop:
| Village store and supermarkets in Balaguer |
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Nearest market:
| Every Saturday in Balaguer |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Penny Hill |
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Contact Phone No. |
+44 (0) 1865 429285 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Canoeing / Climbing / Cycling / Fishing / Flying / Horse Riding / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Dishwasher / Log Fire / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
The ground floor is made up of a well-equipped kitchen and a dining/living room with comfortable sofas facing a wood-burning hearth on one side and rustic pine tables on the other. On the first floor there are 2 en-suite twin rooms and a double with a marvellous view of the river Segre. This room is adjacent to a bathroom with a hydro massage bathtub and a utility room with a washing machine and a dryer. On the second floor there are 2 en-suite twin bedrooms and a double bedroom with wonderful views, served by a shower room and toilet. The attic is around 60m2 with a tiled floor, wooden beams and antique decorations from the region. There are 2 double sofa beds, 2 table/chair sets and a shower and toilet. The attic can be used for additional sleeping accommodation (there is a second fully equipped kitchen) and it is an ideal space for yoga, meditation, and art.
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Exterior Facilities |
Parking / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
The house has a sensational roof terrace which faces south and has stunning views over the village to the tree-lined gorge of the River Segre. Whether you’re sunbathing or enjoying an evening drink, this is an idyllic spot to unwind and enjoy your surroundings. From mid-June to mid-September the outdoor pool is open. With its terracotta terrace, sun loungers and spectacular views towards the mountains, it is the perfect place to sunbathe and relax. And since it is just 2 minutes from the house and costs a mere £1 a day, this is likely to become a regular fixture of your holiday!
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Further Details |
In Noguera you can visit examples of the Romanesque era (church of Sant Pere de Ponts or the Monastery of las Franqesas), of Islamic architecture (Alcabassa de Balaguer and the castle of los Condes de Urgell) and of Catalan Gothic (Monastery of Collegiata de Santa Maria de Balaguer). Particular recommendations are the Baronia de Sant Oïsme and Maria de Bellpuig de Avellanes as well as the villages of Camarasa, Cubells and Àger. Camarasa’s mediaeval history can be seen in the narrow streets, old buildings and town gates in the village centre and in the church of Sant Miguel and in the immediate vicinity the reservoir next to the village of Sant Llorenc de Montgai offers opportunities for canoeing and provides a home to a wide variety of water birds. There is much to see and do in the Valley of Ager, from the town of Ager itself with its wonderful gothic basilica to the rugged gorges where you can hang-glide and paraglide. The 20km long Lake of Camarasa, constructed using a dam, offers wonderful scenery, picturesque villages and opportunities for a whole host of water sports. From hiking to horse-riding, climbing to kayaking, this part of the world is heaven for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Deposit payable on booking.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly
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What visitors have said about Ca La Daina |
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Setting out in the freezing misty fog, a light snowfall covering our footsteps with silence, then as we climbed out of the village to the next valley the sun broke through to clear blue skies and high peaks topped with snow. Then back to delicious dinner and chatting late into the night, didn’t want to leave and will definitely go back.
Betty and Geoff 
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Cosy dinners with friends with good food, wine and roaring log fire.......late breakfast with white chocolate croissants from an area renowned bakery and coffee...followed by walks under crisp blue skies and mist through rocky mountain landscape and hoar frosts making a secret of the landscape and silence. What could be better to rest and recover.
Brenda and Mike
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We found this a place of healing and rejuvenation, late breakfasts of croissants and coffee on the roof terrace looking out over rivers and craggy mountains, reading and lazing, the hours just melted away and then lazily down to the pool lots of cool refreshing swimming and lounging and sunbathing, back early evening for sangria on the roof terrace and watching the swifts dipping and diving, heaven!
Poppy and Amanda
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Perfect for partying and sleeping! There is also a river and a pool nearby which is a good midday attraction! The attic room is a wicked chillout room where you can sunbathe on the roof or simply put some music on and lounge around. Also a great space for doing dance and arty things drawing and mosaics. Soon there will be a kitchen installed in the attic which will be great for big meals with friends.
Claire, Anna, Martha, Eva, Lucy and Steff
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