Vacation Rental Description
'Real Catalonia' holidays on famous Mother's Garden working farm, as seen on TV. Very comfortable house for up to 8 with pool. Breathtaking Priorat scenery, wildlife, wine, food and culture.
This characterful 3-bedroom south-west facing house is on the Mother's Garden farm of Maggie Whitman, writer Martin Kirby and their children Ella and Joe Joe, known to millions from the very first No Going Back documentary on Channel 4. Martin's book No Going Back - Journey to Mother's Garden (ISBN 0-7515-3548-6) has brought visitors from around the world to Maggie and Martin's door.
The farm of vines, olives and almonds is in the beautiful Priorat mountains, south of Barcelona and just 40 minutes from Reus Airport, Tarragona and the beach, and the location will appeal greatly to food and wine enthusiasts, bird watchers, walkers or anyone seeking a taste of real Spain or simply wanting a holiday with a difference. Children are very welcome indeed - and if needed Universal Studios Porta Aventura is just 40 minutes away.
Please enquire about our Winter working holidays - stay in our luxury cottage at a reduced rate and get involved in the olive harvest, almond harvest and other farm activities, we can cater for individuals or groups.
Facilities
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
Heating
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Linen Service
Open Fire
Amenity Parking
Private Pool
Refrigerator
Sterio
Washer
Downstairs there is a large open plan sitting/dining area and kitchen, plus double bedroom and shower room. The fully equipped kitchen has a gas hob and electric oven, dishwasher, fridge, and there is adjacent access to a washing machine and extra fridge freezer
Upstairs there are two large bedrooms, both leading leading onto the terrace. One is a double, the other a twin (with additional singles and cots if required).There is a bathroom and also a rear terrace leading down to the garden, pool and barbecue area with additional shower and toilet.
Mother's Garden is a working farm and we offer guided walks and wine and food advice and tours in this fascinating mountainous area - and a chance to learn how to prune vines, pick grapes or harvest almonds or olives if the season is right.
Activities
Beach
Fishing
Hunting/Rock Climbing
Mountain Biking
Restaurant
Shopping
Theme park
The area is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, its world-class wine and olive oil and its fascinating history, dating back to prehistoric times.
It will appeal greatly to food and wine enthusiasts, bird watchers, walkers or anyone seeking a taste of real Spain or simply seeking a holiday with a difference. Children are very welcome indeed!
We also aim to offer guided walks and tours – and a chance to learn how to prune vines, pick grapes or harvest almonds or olives if the time is right. From the beautiful almond blossom in late January to the olive harvest at the end of November, there are good reasons to visit us, and La Vinya del Pare has a large wood burner to keep it cosy when the sun goes down on winter nights.
For an additional fee there is a studio annex for yoga, massage etc, which can be an extra sleeping space if necessary. Not suitable for young children.