Vacation Rental Description
Comfortable apartment in country house with use of gardens & terraces all with spectacular views please note Tolo is not a village the house stands alone on the mountainside of Tolo. Nearest village of Sant Salvador de Tolo is 7km away. Enjoy the tranquillity, undisturbed sounds of nature and starry night skies unpolluted by any street lights. The surrounding countryside has a rich diversity of birds, wild flowers, insects and butterflies. The nearby Montsec escarpment is cut through by the dramatic gorges of Mont Rebei, Terradets and Vila Nova de Meia the latter just a walk or 10 min drive providing excellent walking and climbing right on your doorstep. In the valley close by are idyllic plunge pools where you can laze undisturbed. Within easy reach of pristine lakes with high mountain vistas and village swimming pools, often with a bar! There are markets to visit offering great local products and shaded Ramblas where you can watch the world go by. This agricultural area with fields of wheat corn and sunflowers is interspersed with mixed forests, beautiful old almond and olive groves and local vineyards providing delicious wines.
The apartment is very homely with lots of decorative touches warm colour schemes soft lighting well equipped and is a really comfortable home from home. The accommodation is all on the first floor with its own separate entrance, there is a stone staircase so toddlers will need supervision. This is a perfect base to come home to after a day out exploring this wonderful region with its mountains gorges lakes and market towns. We live on the ground floor of the house so we're here to help you settle in and are available to help you with local information walking and climbing info, maps and where to go enjoy the many activities available in this area, we also provide a detailed guide which can help you get the most out of your stay at Tolo. Whilst we are always there to help answer your questions we are also very easy to avoid!
Terraces provided with tables, chairs, loungers, swing seat and shaded areas all with spectacular views. Beds of flowers herbs and fruit trees buzz with birds and butterflies, you may find us working in our organic vegetable garden which often has produce to spare. Surrounded by mixed forests and cultivated farmland the valley drops away dramatically below you and rises on its southern edge to the ridges of the stunning Montsec escarpment. You can enjoy soaking up these views after your day excursions, perhaps an aperitif on the terrace or cook dinner alfresco on the barbecue. In late spring you will hear the nightingale chorus, look up and you may see a horde of griffon vultures or a solitary golden eagle fly by. Every season offers something special and apart from nature's noise and the occasional tractor down in the valley the silence is deafening! From the main road to the house there is a 2km track in good condition well signed and ample parking on the terrace above the house.
Facilities
- Amenity Parking
- Refrigerator
Electricity and gas included, Double bedroom,2 single bedded room. One single put-u-up bed available. Kitchen with work tops, units, 4 ring gas stove/grill,use of freezer. MP3/CD player, games and books, BBQ, iron/ironing board.
Activities
- Adventure Sports
- Horse Riding
- Hunting/Rock Climbing
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Water Sports
Swimming in mountain lakes & local plunge pools, wildlife & birdwatching viewing, Isona museum features dinosaur remains, site with dinosaur footprints just outside town, natural park & National park of Aigues Tortes. mountaineering, climbing nearby in the Vila Nova & Terradets gorges. Market towns with good range of local products. Local fiestas. Vineyards with bodegas. Romanesque architecture in locality churches & towers.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Barcelona at 190 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Town : Isona at 15 kilometers distance
- Travel Info: Nearest airports are Girona, Barcelona and Reus 2–2.5 hour drive. Road links are excellent and you can find clear directions on our website. To get to the house you will need to hire a car at the airport as car hire is not available locally. Living in the mountains everywhere takes time to get to but the roads are quiet well maintained and pass through incredibly beautiful countryside so the journey is just as good as getting there!
Owner Location Comment
If you want a holiday far from the crowds and traffic, our comfortable apartment along with its garden and spectacular views is the place to come to.The area provides a wonderful variety of scenery; mountains,lakes, valleys and gorges, villages and market towns to visit something for everyone to enjoy. At the end of the day Tolo is the perfect peaceful place to return to just relax on the terrace and look up at the starry night skies.