CASTELL DE LA REINA JUANA
Catalonia
Sleeps 20 in 10 air-conditioned bedrooms/10 bathrooms, with pool
What guests are saying about this property...“If you like to cook, there is a wonderful
butcher in the village and you can buy fresh bread that is still warm from a gentleman who stops outside of the castle every morning. We thought the location was good...close to the French border, Figures, and the beach...Our only regret was that we could only stay one week.” — JR & BR, Jaspar, IN
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The castle is conveniently located in a small village halfway between Figueres, home of the Dali Museum, and Girona, a small, charming walled city with many interesting museums and restaurants. From here, the beaches and port towns of Roses, Cadaques, L'Escala, and Empuries are within daytrip distance. Hiking, biking, and hang gliding are available in the foothills of the Pyrenees, within easy driving distance. Nearby are many small, unspoiled villages where you can enjoy wonderful meals and typical Catalan lifestyle.

The world-renowned I Bulli restaurant is a fifteen-minute drive (expect to pay top prices and reserve up to a year in advance). A superb Romanesque church dating back to the 10th century is just a short distance away, and a lovely little church on the village plaza is a wonderful setting for weddings and celebrations. There is a bar in the village, and a butcher where you can buy good meats and basic supplies.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the castle offers views to the mountains and beyond. As you enter through the magnificent portals, you will be struck immediately by a sense of peace and tranquility as you embark on the adventure of living in your very own castle. A large terrace is built on several levels, with inviting chaises and a table with an umbrella for enjoying a meal al fresco after a wonderful day exploring the Spanish countryside. Inside, a summer kitchen has all the amenities you will need to prepare simple meals.

On the ground floor, a magnificent banquet hall is a spectacular setting for grand celebrations. Enjoy a game of backgammon or cards in the games room. The owners have taken great care in renovating the windows so that each room of the castle is filled with light. The enormous salon, dominated by a large fireplace, is filled with comfortable furniture and outstanding antiques. A stunningly decorated queen-sized bedroom, sitting room, and en suite bath is set into the arches.

On the second floor, there are two dining rooms - one with a round table seating twelve, and one in a less formal setting, with a rectangular table seating eight. The fully equipped kitchen features many modern conveniences. Also on this floor are three large en suite bedrooms. One is a stunning suite with a fireplace, twin beds and bath with Jacuzzi. The other two are comfortable twin-bedded rooms, each with its own bathroom with shower.

On the third floor, there are four bedrooms, one with a queen sized bed and the others with twin beds, which can also be made up as kings. Two of the rooms have bathrooms in the hall; the other two are en suite. There is a washing machine, dryer, iron, and ironing board on this floor.

On the fourth floor there is another large living room, as well as two bedrooms (all twins) and two baths, one with tub and one with shower.

The house offers every convenience of modern life, including hair dryers, two telephone lines, central heating, satellite TV in each room, high speed internet access, and a fax machine. All of the rooms on the third and fourth floor have ceiling fans.

Attention: be aware that the village church bells chime at intervals throughout the night.

"Our experience was nothing short of magical, and we're dying to go again. One of the best vacations we've ever had." — EY, Tacoma Park, MD

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