Private self-catering cottage with canyon views close to wild swimming holes

Coll de Nargo, nr Pyrenees, Catalonia Property Ref: CA37

4 Bedrooms
Sleeps 8
Pool Pool
Property Ref: CA37

Blending rural bliss with the creature comforts of civilization close by, this professionally presented, clean and simple villa makes a great self-catering home. Local restaurants and wild swimming holes are within walking distance, and with a stunning canyon view pool and pretty evening terrace you can soak up long Mediterranean days in the Pyrenees. Sleeps 8.

Booking information for CA37

The pool is open from the beginning of May to the end of September.
Obligatory costs not included, payable locally:
- Catalonia tourist tax must be paid to the keyholder on arrival. The tax is 1,10 euro per night for each person of 17 years and over (for the first 7 nights only).
Check-in time: from 17:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 10:00h
Pets may be permitted on previous request. Special restrictions normally apply. Please ask us.

Changeover day CA37

The changeover day is Friday at this property.

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From €174 per night

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Summary

Facilities

4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Sleeps 8

Enjoyment

WiFi Internet; TV (with HDMI port); DVD player; CD player; Private swimming pool approx. 9 m x 4 m (irregular shape); Large private grounds; Swings for children; Built-in table tennis; Furnished terrace (on first floor); Sunloungers; Parasol; Built-in barbecue; Outdoor dining area with picnic bench.

Self-catering

4 ring gas hob; Oven; Dishwasher; Microwave; Fridge / freezer; Kettle; Coffee making facilities; Toaster; Juicer.

Practicalities

Washing machine (in utility room); Iron & board; Open fireplace (a reasonable amount of firewood included); Electric radiators; Air conditioning (in open plan kitchen / dining room); Cot (on request); Highchair (on request); Bed & linen included (except pool towels); Certified professional rodent & insect control; Private parking.

Notes on facilities

In dry summer months, there may be restrictions on barbecue use if forestry regulations are enforced.

Extras

Diary rubbish collection is included.
Additional cleaning is available on request and at an additional cost.
Catering services are available on request and at an additional cost.

Layout

On two floors

Ground floor

Bedroom 1: double bedded room with en suite bathroom (shower over half tub); Bedroom 2: double bedded room with en suite bathroom (shower over half tub); Bedroom 3: twin bedded room with en suite bathroom (shower over half tub); Utility room.

First floor

Bedroom 4: twin bedded room; Open plan kitchen / dining room; Living area; Bathroom (shower over half tub); Furnished terrace.

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Overview

The alpine air in the Alt Urgell region is fresh and fragrant. This is the perfect location for wandering the pine-green hills, splashing in the cool river that rambles through Valldarques, and discovering the crumbling ruins of castles, peaceful nooks, and tiny charming Romanic chapels.

The property we have picked may not be edged with frills and lace, but its understated simplicity and professional presentation ensure a comfortable self-catering spot where you can soak up the sweet nectar of nature.

At first glance, the four-bed property may seem to teeter towards minimalist design, but the bedsheets are pressed straight from the launderette, the bathroom is sparkling clean, and customer care can be found around the clock should you need it.

The villa is a tasteful rendition of white-washed walls and exposed beams on the inside, and honey-colored stone on the outside with traditional arches providing peep holes from the terrace.

The bedrooms are clean and airy with views that stretch out over the tree studded hills and into the peaks.

The layout has been well considered with most of the bedrooms settled lazily on the ground floor, and the living spaces and kitchen on the first. This means that you can get creative in the kitchen and simply carry the fruits of your labor out to the terrace for al fresco suppers beneath the moonlight.

The terrace is one of the major highlights of the functional property; the covered verandah, the wooden table, the hanging lantern, and the sumptuous views provides a more than adequate backdrop for swilling Catalonian vino and dishing out paella.

The pool area has to be the jewel in the crown though.

When we first spotted the solo barbeque out by the front of the property, it didn’t do much to catch our eye. Yet when we stumbled upon the pool with its sprawling canyon views in every direction, its charming rustic fence, and its sun chairs gazing into the abyss – we knew this would be the place where guests would want to stay.

For those seeking simplicity and serenity without compromising on comfort and care – this villa strikes just the right balance.

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Photos

Kitchen / dining / living area is in 1st floor

Dining room with doors to furnished terrace

Wild swimming is walking distance from villa

Location

Setting

Mixed Alpine / Mediterranean mountain scenery in the Alt Urgell region. This is an off the beaten track area by the lower slopes of the Pyrenees; an area with a high level of natural preservation.

Location

In total privacy. Easily accessed from the road from Coll de Nargo (bars, restaurants and shops) to Isona. The tarmac road to the villa is very short and easy to get to.

Valldarques River 15 mins walk

Wild swimming

Coll de Nargo 6 mins

Shopping, restaurants, bakery

Seu de Urgell 30 mins

Large Pyrenees town

Andorra 55 mins

Duty free shopping, ski resorts

Nearest Airports

Barcelona (BCN) 2 hrs

Girona (GRO) 2 hrs 30 mins

Perpignan (PGF) 2 hrs 50 mins

Prices

Rustical Travel charges in Euros, VAT is included, no surcharges apply.

From	to	Price per week
05 Jan 202405/01/2024	21 Mar 202421/03/2024	€1,220£1,013$1,272AU$2,035CA$1,825
22 Mar 202422/03/2024	04 Apr 202404/04/2024	€1,930£1,602$2,013AU$3,220CA$2,887
05 Apr 202405/04/2024	25 Apr 202425/04/2024	€1,220£1,013$1,272AU$2,035CA$1,825
26 Apr 202426/04/2024	20 Jun 202420/06/2024	€1,300£1,079$1,356AU$2,169CA$1,945
21 Jun 202421/06/2024	27 Jun 202427/06/2024	€1,930£1,602$2,013AU$3,220CA$2,887
28 Jun 202428/06/2024	04 Jul 202404/07/2024	€1,300£1,079$1,356AU$2,169CA$1,945
05 Jul 202405/07/2024	25 Jul 202425/07/2024	€1,730£1,436$1,804AU$2,886CA$2,588
26 Jul 202426/07/2024	22 Aug 202422/08/2024	€1,930£1,602$2,013AU$3,220CA$2,887
23 Aug 202423/08/2024	29 Aug 202429/08/2024	€1,730£1,436$1,804AU$2,886CA$2,588
30 Aug 202430/08/2024	26 Sep 202426/09/2024	€1,300£1,079$1,356AU$2,169CA$1,945
27 Sep 202427/09/2024	19 Dec 202419/12/2024	€1,220£1,013$1,272AU$2,035CA$1,825

From	to	Price per week
10 Jan 202510/01/2025	10 Apr 202510/04/2025	€1,220£1,013$1,272AU$2,035CA$1,825
11 Apr 202511/04/2025	08 May 202508/05/2025	€2,140£1,776$2,232AU$3,570CA$3,201
09 May 202509/05/2025	19 Jun 202519/06/2025	€1,300£1,079$1,356AU$2,169CA$1,945
20 Jun 202520/06/2025	26 Jun 202526/06/2025	€2,140£1,776$2,232AU$3,570CA$3,201
27 Jun 202527/06/2025	03 Jul 202503/07/2025	€1,300£1,079$1,356AU$2,169CA$1,945
04 Jul 202504/07/2025	24 Jul 202524/07/2025	€1,730£1,436$1,804AU$2,886CA$2,588
25 Jul 202525/07/2025	21 Aug 202521/08/2025	€1,930£1,602$2,013AU$3,220CA$2,887
22 Aug 202522/08/2025	28 Aug 202528/08/2025	€1,730£1,436$1,804AU$2,886CA$2,588
29 Aug 202529/08/2025	04 Sep 202504/09/2025	€1,300£1,079$1,356AU$2,169CA$1,945
05 Sep 202505/09/2025	18 Sep 202518/09/2025	€2,140£1,776$2,232AU$3,570CA$3,201
19 Sep 202519/09/2025	02 Oct 202502/10/2025	€1,300£1,079$1,356AU$2,169CA$1,945
03 Oct 202503/10/2025	04 Dec 202504/12/2025	€1,220£1,013$1,272AU$2,035CA$1,825
05 Dec 202505/12/2025	11 Dec 202511/12/2025	€2,140£1,776$2,232AU$3,570CA$3,201
12 Dec 202512/12/2025	18 Dec 202518/12/2025	€1,220£1,013$1,272AU$2,035CA$1,825

Booking information for CA37

The pool is open from the beginning of May to the end of September.
Obligatory costs not included, payable locally:
- Catalonia tourist tax must be paid to the keyholder on arrival. The tax is 1,10 euro per night for each person of 17 years and over (for the first 7 nights only).
Check-in time: from 17:00h to 22:00h; Check-out time: 10:00h
Pets may be permitted on previous request. Special restrictions normally apply. Please ask us.

Changeover day CA37

The changeover day is Friday at this property.

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YOUR REVIEWS

Ann | October | 2022

The house was comfortable, well equipped, clean and in a delightful location in the hills. We had a relaxing holiday and enjoyed exploring the local area. We were fortunate to have fine weather. We may return in future to discover more of this attractive region. However, we would like to suggest a few additions which we feel would improve the facilities significantly. 1. Even in October we suffered insect bites. We recommend that insect netting be fixed to the windows so that at night the shutters can be closed while the windows can be left open to allow air to circulate. 2. The kitchen equipment was adequate but limited: a] It included lots of very large pans for 8 or more guests but no small pans at all which would have been very useful to us as a couple. b] To remove hot dishes from the oven the only way we could protect our hands was to use a towel as no oven cloth or gloves were provided. c] The outdoor table and the barbecue made meals on the terrace an attractive option. We recommend trays should be provided to make it easier to carry everything from the upstairs kitchen. d] We would have sorted out our rubbish for recycling had separate bins been provided. 3.The only television programmes we could find were in Catalan. We appreciate it was not realistic to expect English language programmes, but we would have appreciated the option of some programmes in Spanish which we can understand. 4. Some of the steeper parts of the access track have been eroded and could be repaired. Finally, we were very happy with all the help and support we received from every member of the team at Rustical Travel especially as the pandemic meant we had to re-schedule our holiday more than once."

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Hester | July | 2022

The bookingservice was good. Upfront information about the absence of airconditioning, as in all ‘rustic’ houses of rustical travel, was correct. Owner of the house (contactperson on location) was very friendly. He even brought his own coffee machine as ours appeared broken on arrival! We expected temperatures in the higher Pyrenee country to be slightly moderate, at least in night time. As in all of Europe, this summer the weather was extremely dry and hot. Nobody to blame! We enjoyed the lovely swimmingpool! So far all was well, Except…. The only solution to try and cool the rooms a bit was to open windows at night. Unfortunately there were no insect screens. Our first night a bat entered the sleepingroom of my daughter and we found out, there were nests of bats in every (!) windowframe in the house. Usually they wo’nt enter the house, but apparently they did now… .It made us feel uncomfortable. I understand there is no good solution against bats, as they are protected, but screens will at least help them (and the large grasshoppers!) to stay outside of the rooms. We decided to leave after 4 nights, as sleeping was difficult for all family members, because of the heat and fear of bats (and grasshoppers)….. Our recommmendation: place insect screens in all window frames!"

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Andy | June | 2022

Very warm welcome from the owners. A very relaxing and peaceful week."

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Jan | September | 2021

Top-location, sublime views, very friendly local contact. Tip: renewal of outdoor furniture (many are damaged) and a table and chairs, so you can eat your barbecue on the terrace."

Rustical Update

in March 2022 we were informed that the outdoor furniture was replaced. There is also now an outdoor table by the front patio.

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Walton | September | 2019

A delightful rural setting and a four square comfortable house. The swimming pool an added bonus"

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Paul | August | 2019

Fantastic house in a fantastic location- could not have been better and we would love to return one day!"

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Jennifer | August | 2019

We had an amazing time,!the house was perfect, cool breeze through the windows , views in almost every room. The upstairs dining area was fabulous, a well designed house.The area was fabulous loads of walking and cycling."

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Eliza | June | 2019

The villa is a gorgeous, spacious, cool place. The fact that all bedrooms have their own bathrooms is a great luxury. It's truly 'away from it all' and the pool just makes the experience complete. You need it to cool down! Perfect for a family reunion: we spent the week in June just enjoying each other's company in the sun. Just wish we could have stayed longer. Our dogs enjoyed their freedom too! The nearby 'basses' are also truly worthwhile. It's all about peace and quiet and nature. The stars at night were absolutely magical."

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Trevor | August | 2018

This Villa is in a beautiful location with great views. Kitchen a little outdated (oven, fridge), but all 4 bedrooms are big with ensuite and house is nice and clean and wifi reception is good. The pool isn't massive but perfectly positioned The wild swimming pools are amazing, secluded and picturesque! a real treat. If you like road cycling (5-7% uphill/downhill) the road the house is on, the L-511 from coll de cargo to Isona and back is an absolute must. Le Seu D'Urgell on way to Andorra is well worth a visit - a lovely smart town with 92 olympic park where you can white water raft and then enjoy the surprisingly good range of beers and gins!"

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Alma | April | 2018

We enjoyed a family holiday for six in CA37 in April. The house was well equipped and comfortable. Local manager Francesc was friendly, helpful and quick to attend to any issues we identified. A lovely scenic rural retreat."

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Claire | September | 2017

A beautiful property in a beautiful setting. Very clean and with a view to die for. The natural plunge pools were amazing. Great walks, lovely people and lovely food. Weather was great even though it was beginning of October. Francesc the property manager was very nice and helpful. Great location and one of our best and most relaxing holidays ever. Rustical Travel were also helpful and efficient"

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Andy | June | 2017

We arrived at the property after ring Frank to show us the way. Our expectation was blown away by both the villa and location. Fully enjoyed the week especially has we had a heat wave,39 degrees. The pool made all the difference, would definitely go back and use Rustic Travel again. Thanks to your team.

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Ruth | September | 2016

We had a fantastic stay at CA37 - the villa was lovely and the location absolutely fantastic - all we could have asked for a relaxing break in a stunning location - peace and tranquility and amazing views. As well as the pool at the villa there were also the brilliant wild swimming holes a close walk away - again simply stunning..... The villa was spotlessly clean and very well appointed, the only slight exception was although very well supplied with crockery and large pots and pans we could have done with a few smaller pans and ovenproof dishes., but maybe not everyone cooks in...? The local contact At the villa (Frank?) was also very helpful and made sure the villa and pool were kept clean and well maintained. A fantastic holiday in a very special place... We hope to return!"

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Andy | September | 2016

Set within a stunning landscape, Casa Sola is an oasis of peace and tranquility. It’s a perfect destination for walkers and those who enjoy the great outdoors. Exhilarating days exploring the spectacular mountains were followed by refreshing dips in the villa’s pool (with a view) to cool down. Climbing through sleepy villages, we discovered tiny hillside chapels tucked away along trails that gave way to dramatic mountain vistas and a countryside abundant in wild flowers and aromas of lavender, rosemary and forest pine. A truly sensory experience. The villa is set in extensive grounds and inside has a good flow of space and great views. It was spotlessly clean with fresh linen. The kitchen is well equipped and the covered terrace is a delightful area to unwind with some homemade tapas and a glass of wine. The facilities would be enhanced with some oven dishes and a few ‘proper’ wine glasses, plus sharper kitchen knives would be useful too. But these tiny things didn’t compromise the enjoyment of our stay. Francesc (the local agent) is welcoming and helpful and Pastisseria Forn in the village is a must for some indulgent pastries, excellent cakes and delicious chocolate treats. Recommended."

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