hostel-typ room great views on Ruta de Cister – Home 7410853 Private room
- 1 bedroom
- 3 sleeps
- 1 night min stay
hostel-typ room great views on Ruta de Cister – Home 7410853
- Private room
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 3
- 1 night min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 40 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Air conditioning
- Pet Friendly
Description from owner
Description
Located on the outskirts of a historical picturesque farming village, which itself is situated on a mountain-top overlooking the beautiful wide valley of the Conca de Barberà in the northern limits of the province of Tarragona, where we offer you B&B-style accomodation, more-or-less vegetarian and non-smoking, in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. We offer an excellent self-service style breakfast 5€ a head.
In the lounge you will find a scrap-book, full of information on places to see and visit, a walk or a short car ride away.
The house is equipped with solar-heated hot water, which has electric back-up in case the sun doesn't shine in more than 2 days, which is extremely rare. There are either summer or winter duvets on all the beds. The windows are fitted with anti-fly screens, and there are virtually no mosquitos in the whole village. Each guest is provided with a hand and shower towel, which are checked before departure, as is the kitchen equipment. The flushes in the 4 separate WC's and the water taps are fitted with water-saving devices, and the central heating is a special low-consumption electric system.
The great advantage of staying up in our village and not down in the humid sweltering heat of the
coast in summer, is that although it may be as hot outside as the coast on a very sunny day, in the evening there is a delicious freshness, when one can open the windows and let the cool into the house, keeping them closed during the day, as the very thick s stone walls of the house keep a steady temperature of 23-23ºC in summer and with the heating on the rest of the year at a steady 18-20º.
Setting
This being a mountain-top village, there are unparallelled views over the wide valley of the Conca de Barberà right the way down to the sea 50kms away, and from behind the village we see the whole long chain of the Pyrenees, covered in snow except in summer.
So apart from a walk up to the top part of the village for the views and to visit the 1000-year-old Romanic church and wander round the old village, or taking a walk in the local countryside to visit the ancient spring or to pick aromatic plants, there many interesting visits to be made locally.
Our place is in the lower part of the village, which avoids being shrouded in clouds as is the top part when it's cloudy, but just as cool in summer, and is at more or less the same altitude as several local places that can be cycled to (we have 2 adult +1 child's bike we can hire you very cheaply) along the tracks improved by the windmill installers. The windmills provide great wondering for younger visitors, and although initially their presence scared off most of our local eagle population, recently we have been noticing the return of soaring great birds of prey in the skies over the Conca.
We are very lucky to have a few minutes drive away the brand-new 5-star thermal spring establishment of Rocallaura, extremely well-equipped and guaranteed to make you feel a new person in two hours. We have multi-ticket entries which reduce the price from 23 to 15€ all-in. We have also installed a foot-massage and steam sauna therapy cabin on the ground floor next to the yoga room; afterwards you feel 50 times better than taking a shower. Cost 3€ per half-hour session.
With the village strategically situated on the Route of the Cisters, and the public rambling route GR Saint James' Track passing in front of the house, giving easy access to the 3 famous historic monasteries, Santes Creus, historically fascinating, Vallbona de les Monges, quaint and still functionning, and Poblet, beautiful and much-appreciated. 50 km. away from Tarragona and its wonderful beaches. 115km from Barcelona.
Unless you come in your own car, or hire a car (best booked previously), you can be met at the airport (Reus the nearest) and we will show you which routes to take.
* How to get here: By car:
The easiest is via the AP7 toll motorway south from Barcelona direction Lleida exit Montblanc then main road north C14 direction Tarrega after 11 km after Solivella right turn marked Forès. Follow Forès and on arriving in the village first you meet the pond (la Bassa) and we are the second house on the left after the pond, with views overlooking the wide expanse of the Conca valley.
* By Air:
Ryanair fly to Reus, 40kms away. To get a good tariff, you should reserve more than 3 weeks in advance, and even more in mid-summer, not forgetting that the Ryanair website has tricky extras such as for each piece of luggage, and if you lose your connection, even if its their fault, they wash their hands of your problem. Arrange with us beforehand how to meet you, and we will pick you up at the airport.. There is always the alternative of flying to Barcelona, but then we have a 95-minute drive by freeway, which cannot be free as is the Reus pick-up.
* By Train:
Now that the high-speed AVE runs directly from Paris, Geneva, or Montpellier direct to Barcelona Sants main station, there are good offers, and once at Sants, you can get a Regional going to Lleida which stops in Montblanc. There are 4 trains a day, the last one leaves Sants at 18.45 and arrives in Montblanc nearly 2 hours later. As above, if you arrange with us beforehand how to meet you, and we will pick you up at the station. Montblanc is only a 15 minute drive away.
Activities and attractions
Apart from visits to the Cistercian monasteries, which get many emotional, there are spectacular caves in Espluga of Francoli, an equestrian center for horse-riding, 20min drive., the Museum of Rural Life, in several villages there are modernist cellars, with well-known wines of origin; at 6km is a luxury thalassotherapy center (15 € / 2h), 15 km the Toy Museum, A historical area, beautiful natural spots for bike rides and walking, and especially the excellent local cuisine, not expensive at midday during the week (10 - 13 €) with the beautiful beaches of Tarragona at 50km.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Bunk bed
Beds in other rooms: Bunk bed - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Sauna
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 13:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($106.97) €100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
Small chidren, like under 6 maybe, should be hand held when going down stairs; probably what you would do on any staircase to avoid falls.
Cats are not allowed into guest accomodation, so as not to leave hairs for others guests later who may be allergic to cats. We do vacuum clean, and cats are not allowed out of house either
About the owner
Rosa-Mª And Philip D.
Tourist License
HUTT-541212
- Calendar last updated:
- 11 Mar 2023
- Years listed:
- 11
Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish
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- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Rosa-Mª and Philip (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Rosa-Mª and Philip (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Rosa-Mª and Philip the owner's contact details or send them a message.
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Or send Rosa-Mª and Philip (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Rosa-Mª and Philip (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Rosa-Mª and Philip (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Rosa-Mª and Philip (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Rosa-Mª and Philip (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Rosa-Mª and Philip (the owner) a message.
If Rosa-Mª and Philip (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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