A three generational view.
Review Submitted: October 15, 2009
Date of Stay: August 2009
This house was loved by all ten members of our party, which ran from 4 to 62 years old. It was extremely well equipped, and the information provided by the owner was good and helpful. The beaches at Calella (about 30 mins), Sa Reira (20m), and Tamariu (30m), although not the closest, were enjoyed by all of us and were compact, making it easier to look after the children. Calella de Palafrugel has the best range of eating choices, ranging from good restaurants to supermarkets selling sandwiches, but is made up of lots of small compact bays. These beaches tended to have coarse sand, but it means very clear seas full of fish, much appreciated by our 4 year old novice snorkeler, as great compensation for the lack of castle building material.
We didn’t take as much advantage of the village as the older element of the party would have liked, but the couple of restaurants we did use were good, and it is a picturesque and peaceful village with lots of restaurants. The size of the group meant that we would need to book most places well in advance, which would be difficult, and the use of the barbeque, or the kitchen, suited the children very well with a last minute rush from the pool to the outside table, and suited the adults in terms of watching them, while taking an aperitif / cooking.
Restaurants particularly enjoyed by the writer were Cal Tet in L’Estartit, and La Langosta in Llafranc.
We have no hesitation in recommending this house as a great place to stay, particularly if you enjoy the odd quiet traffic / driving free day in a village with plenty to see and good places to eat, or if you like to self cater, where the cooking facilities should please anyone.
The car park attendants in the village were merciless – 2.5 Euros per car per day – but you can’t win them all.
Owner's Response: Pete and Mary's comments reflect our views perfectly - this house really does meet the needs of all age groups. Kids love the beaches, foodies love the restaurants and there's plenty to do in and around the village to satisfy the culture-vulture.
Shame about the car park fee. We used to be able to get passes, but not any longer. You have to build in an extra 17 euros a week into your budget for parking during the summer (free out of season). But you do get peace of mind in knowing it's a secure car-park, guarded day and night.
Glad you enjoyed it Pete, Mary and family. Maybe again next year?
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