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Pont Vell, near Girona, Catalonia, NE Spain
Sleeps up to 24 in 12 bedrooms all ensuite

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The property has a total of 12 light and airy bedrooms and 12 bathrooms.
The main house has 8 bedrooms; 6 twins and 2 doubles all with views and some with balconies.
Secondary house has 4 double bedrooms. All rooms have views to either the garden or the village.
Three of the bedrooms have an extra single bed.

Living Space
Large sitting room (75 m2), with sofas, flat screen TV, additional tables and chairs.
This is an ideal space for social gatherings. It has an adjacent kitchenette for preparing snacks and drinks. Library-office, an area with a table for 10 people, great to catch up on work/emails.
Ground floor dining room with a capacity for up to 35 people beautifully decorated with reclaimed teak furniture.

Outdoors
The garden of 1200m2 has a fenced swimming pool (3x 6m. There are two outdoor tables
seating 12 people each, and a barbecue.

Household Amenities
Central heating, air conditioning and TV in all the bedrooms. Lift. Wifi.
The ultra modern kitchen’s ample layout makes this a perfect area for caterers to prepare meals for large groups of people. Includes 2 fridges, 2 freezers, integrated coffee machine, microwave, oven and dishwasher.

Distances
Located in popular medieval village
35 minutes to Costa Brava beaches
20 minutes Figueres
25 minutes Garrotxa volcanic national park
25 minutes Girona
1h 15 minutes Barcelona

This exclusive property is situated in the heart of a popular medieval village and is perfectly suited for large groups, whether that be family holidays, friend’s reunions, corporate meetings, weddings or other group events.

Although located in a central part of the village, Mas Tallaferro offers peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of modern day life.

The property consists of two linked buildings, one of which was built on the remains of a medieval house in the seventeenth century, and the other dating from the nineteenth century.

Its 12 bedrooms, bathrooms and lovely interiors offer luxury hotel standards whilst giving its guests the comfort, facilities and intimacy of a private home.

The owners have spared no expense and have cut no corners restoring and furnishing this magnificent house and have cleverly fused modern design with distinctive sophistication
and the latest technology.

The main building includes on the ground floor a reception area, a large dining room adjacent to a spacious fully equipped kitchen. On this floor there is also a convenient laundry area and a cloakroom.

On the first floor there are 4 en-suite bedrooms, a library area and a comfortable sitting room with sofas, television and huge glass partition walls with direct access and views over the lovely private gardens. There is also a practical kitchenette where you can prepare your drinks and snacks whist socializing.

On the first floor there are a further 4 bedrooms, also en-suite.

The annex building can be accessed directly from the street or from the main sitting room. It includes a further 4 bedrooms, all with their private bathrooms.

The property has a lift, which is ideal for people with reduced mobility. There is also air conditioning and television in all the bedrooms.

The garden, with an area of 1200m2, includes a picturesque 10th century wall and the back of the 12th century Romanesque Santa Maria church. It also has a refreshing pool that has been designed to integrate into the historic surroundings and is fenced for children’s safety.

The village where it is located is renowned for its Jewish heritage and its many interesting ancient buildings, especially the 11th century fortified bridge and the mikvah –the only medieval Jewish baths in Spain and Portugal. It has a great weekly
market, beautiful shops, bars, cafes and restaurants.

All in all this house is ideal for those who want to sink into the slow paced Catalan way of life, escape the rush of modern day living and admire the great historical heritage of a traditional village without the need of  a car! Still be within one hour’s drive all most main attractions: Barcelona, the Costa Brava, Girona, Figueres and the south of France, making it a perfect base to explore the surrounding area.

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