This beautifully restored old farmhouse is located in the midst of the Alberes Natural Park (Eastern Pyrenees), and very well integrated into the wild surroundings of the estate called Baussitges.
Perfect for nature lovers (ideal for bird-watching and any other activity related to nature), or simply for those who want to rest, go biking or walking along wonderful forest trails.
It is also ideal for artists looking for a quiet place to work. Writers, musicians or painters will find a peaceful place here to concentrate.
view of the house
double bedroom
shower-room
the dining-room
the living-room
Beautifull wild oak forest in winter nearby
The Mas de la Llosa is an old stable renovated into a warm mountain cottage. Immersed in the wild Alberes Mountains that form the Alberes Natural Park, it is one of three renovated houses located in the same large estate called Baussitges. Although just 30 km away from the busy Costa Brava, this wild place has remained a secret. Here you can discover the beautiful wilderness of the forests and the calm of the mountains.
The nearest village is Espolla, 10 km away. There are 6 km of asphalt road before taking 4km of track for 4x4 vehicles only. Only authorized cars can go into the estate so the absence of the noisy traffic and people in the surroundings is just one of the advantages of being so isolated.
In Espolla, you can find a few food stores and restaurants. The Park’s information centre is also in this village.
The house has been renovated following the local style. Inside there is one double room with an open fire for heating and a triple mezzanine bedroom which opens onto the living room. In the open plan kitchen/dinning room-living room there is another fire for heating. The shower-room and toilet is next to the living room.
By conserving the old, thick walls, this house is easy to heat in winter yet remains cool in summer. Electricity is provided by energy saving solar panels and as a result, electrical appliances are not recommended. This is also the reason that microwaves, washing machines etc. are not provided. Water comes directly from a spring. For most of the year, there are no shortages however in summer great care should be taken to reduce waste to a minimum.
The front of the house has a terrace where it is possible to take a pleasant al fresco breakfast or supper and nearby there is another large terrace with barbecue and stone table. From both you have wonderful views of the mountains.
Facilities for this holiday farmhouse in Figueres, Costa Brava/Catalonia
Property
Type:
Farmhouse
Nearest Airport:
Girona - 50 kms
Nearest Bar/Pub:
La Societat Fraternal - 10 kms
Nearest Restaurant:
Can Cassoletes - 10 kms
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Riverside, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
2 Double Bedrooms. One of the double rooms is a big mezzanine with three beds under a large window. One of the sofas in the living-room can be used as another bed if needed.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Shower. Apart from the interior bathroom, there are two open-air showers in the field beside the house (20m). You can enjoy the invigorating sensation of showering with water coming directly from the river.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Fridge, Freezer. No electrical appliances are provided because electricity comes from solar panels. Fridge and cooker work with butane gas.
General:
Real Fire, House Linen, Towels Provided. For stays of over one week we can provide a change of bed linen if requested. House towels are provided but not beach towels.
Dining:
Seating for 5. When the weather permits, meals can be enjoyed at the table on the terrace just in front of the house or at the stone table on the barbecue terrace.
Entertainment:
Board Games. A wide variety of books and board games are provided by the owners.
There are also some mountain bikes for those who want to use them.
Outside:
Terrace, Parking, Garden Furniture. A lovely natural pool surrounded by centenary oak forest is to be found in the river near the house.
Beautiful trails start right from the house.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed, Smoking Allowed.
If you want to bring your pet, it is better to get in contact first since there are dogs and farm animals roaming free.
Local activities in and around Figueres, Costa Brava/Catalonia
The Mas de la Llosa is the place for anybody wanting to enjoy one of the very best secret rural and wild places Catalonia has to offer, and yet you are only an hour from the busy beaches of the Costa Brava. Located in the wild mountains of La Albera, it offers you activities related to nature, sport and local traditions, or those related to the beaches.
On the estate, you can find the last population of the native Albera cow. Once a year all the individuals are grouped together to carried out sanitary controls. Cowherds, friends and vets come to help and afterwards, a traditional dinner with local fare is offered.
Some interesting scientific projects are being carried out on the property: - A butterfly census - Researches of bats - Bird migrations (it is an important crossing point over the Pyrenees) - Study of the native Spanish river crab - Researches of the native breed of cow.
Some courses and workshops are organized during the year (dancing, yoga, Tai Chi, etc). For more details you can contact us on our website - contact us for details
One favourite activity is hiking or just plain strolling. You can do this straight from the door. It is also a great place for mountain biking and you can choose different levels of difficulty.
The countryside is a paradise for birdwatchers. Just in front of La Llosa there is a golden eagle nest. On the same property there is a pre-Romanic and Romanic chapel. Many megalithic constructions are to be found within a short radius.
Almost all the villages have their own co-operative cellars and most also have local olive oil for sale. For sightseeing there is Figueres (about an hour away) offering the Salvador Dali Museum, Girona , with it’s Jewish Quarter (one and a half hours away) and Barcelona (around two hours away). Perpignan (France) is 40 minutes away and the pleasant Cote Vermeille half-an-hour.
There are opportunities to horse-ride, kayak and scuba-dive nearby.
Marta Carola C/ Vilafant 51, 2º piso 17600 Figueres Girona
Tel. 00 34 972 193 092 Movil. 00 34 679 166 045
Rental rates for this farmhouse
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
Euro
UK Pound
US Dollar
Low Season Rate From:
€350.00
£275.59
$548.43
High Season Rate From:
€650.00
£511.81
$1018.50
Rental Notes: Rental Notes The rental price is fully inclusive of bed linen and towels (if more than two nights), electricity, gas and wood heating.
Low season rates from 350 €/week High season rates from 650 €/week
If staying less than a week, is better to contact us for prices.
We will contact you for details on how to find El Mas de La Llosa. For those with no 4x4 car, we can pick you up at the entrance of the estate (where you can leave your car safely) and bring you to the house.
There are some farm products on sale (our own oil, produce from the kitchen garden depending on the season, marmalades, pacharan, a local alcoholic drink...etc). Bread and basic supplies can be brought from the village almost every day; we can arrange this.
Availability of Mas de la Llosa
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and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
01 December 2006
Property listed since:
01 December 2006
Holiday Farmhouse in spain - Costa Brava/Catalonia - Girona - Figueres
