Almiral de la Font
Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
8 br, 9 ba (8 Ensuite)
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Maid service: 6 days a week, Manager
Bedrooms
Double Bed, 5 King Bed, 2 Single Bed, 4 Sofa Bed, 2 Twin Bed
Distances
25 minute drive to airport
10 minute drive to beach
5 minute drive to grocery store
10 minute drive to hospital
5 minute drive to restaurants
5 minute drive to tennis
10 minute drive to town
Children's Pool, Heated Jacuzzi, Heated Pool
Villa Features
Alfresco dining, Baby crib, BBQ pavillion, Beach chairs, Beach umbrella, Booster seat, CD player, Central heating, Children's play room, Coffee maker, Dishwasher , Dryer, DVD player, Fireplace , High Chair, Home theatre, iPod docking station, Juicer, Microwave, Outdoor living area, Outdoor shower , Parking, Telephone, Toaster, Toaster oven, TV, VCR, Washer, Wine Cellar
Almiral de la Font is a luxuriously restored masia just south of Barcelona. Staying at Almiral is a unique experience: renovated with great care and attention to detail, this beautiful ‘masia’ (Catalan manor house), offers high-tech modern comforts whilst retaining the historic charm and character of the original building.
Set high on a hillside in the Penedes wine region, the masia is surrounded by the Garaf National Park and offers dramatic sea or mountain views from every room or terrace. This tranquil haven has more than 300 acres of private grounds with vineyards, olive groves and fruit trees, yet is only a 30 minute drive from Barcelona and 10 minutes from the lively beach resort of Sitges.
This historic masia is ideal for families and corporate groups, and for occasions such as weddings, filming and production launches.
The casita adjoins the Main House separated by a patio area. It is a two storey cottage which is open plan. It is entirely separate from the main house and as well as access from the main house has its own drive from the dirt road which runs along the side. It has a bathroom to the right on entry beyond which is a fully fitted kitchen and small dining area. Past the kitchen is a lounge with double sofa bed. The upstairs area is a mezzanine construction split into two areas in which there is a double and single bed. To go upstairs you will need to negotiate a spiral staircase which is not suitable for the elderly. The casita is a simpler cozier style to the main house and offers extra space which is communicable with the main house but also allows families or teenagers a separate and distinct place.
Bedroom / Bathroom Description
1st Floor
Bedroom 1 – West Wing
King size bed, Sofa bed, En-suite bathroom, Sitting area, Sun terrace
Bedroom 2 – Classic Suite
King size bed, Sofa bed, En-suite bathroom with shower, Sitting area
Bedroom 3 – Japanese Room
2 Twin beds, En-suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 4 – Ochre Room
2 Single beds, En-suite bathroom
Bedroom 5 – Bali Room
King size bed, En-suite bathroom
Bedroom 6 – East Wing
King size bed, Sofa bed, En-suite bathroom with shower, Sitting area
2nd Floor
Bedroom 7 – Gold Suite
King size bed, Sofa bed, En-suite bathroom, Sitting area
Bedroom 8 - Monserat
Queen size bed, En-suite bathroom
Casita
Bedroom 9
Double bed, Single bed, En-suite bathroom
Features & Amenities
- Central heating
- TV
- DVD player
- VCR
- Home theatre
- CD player
- iPod docks
- Telephone
- Washer/Dryer
- Fireplace
- Baby crib
- High chair
- Booster seat
- Game room
- Snooker/Pool room
- Children’s playroom
- Kitchen:
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Toaster oven
- Coffee maker
- Juicer
- Wine cellar
- Dishwasher
Outdoor Features
- Heated pool
- Children’s pool
- Heated Jacuzzi
- Outdoor shower
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ pavilion
- Moroccan lounge
- Pool loungers
- Towels
- Umbrellas
- Parking
Staff & Services
Included:
- Housekeeping for 2 hours, 6 days a week
- Weekday manager availability
At Extra Cost - advance notice may be required:
- Casita – minimum 3 night rental
- Event fee
- Catering equipment
- Additional cleaning service
- Chef
- Chauffer
- Child care service
- Phone charges
- Gas heaters
- Personal laundry service
- Villa pre-stocking
Villa Policies
- Maximum 24 Guests
- Children welcome
- Non-smoking villa
- Pets are not allowed
- Wedding/Social events accepted – maximum 120 Guests
- 5 minute drive to:
- Grocery stores
- Restaurants
- Tennis court
- 10 minute drive to:
- Hospital
- Town
- 25 minute to airport
- 40 minute drive to Barcelona
- 10 minute drive to beach
- Car hire recommended
- Transfer available
History
Almiral de la font, meaning "admiral of the (water) spring", enjoys huge grounds whose grapes are used for Freixenet, Cordoniu and other local cava’s. Amongst the 14 kilometers of private tracks you will also find pear, olive, cherry, walnut and almond trees in addition to many naturally growing herbs and vegetables (asparagus, rosemary and mushrooms).
The house, a protected building and fortified masia, was built before 1592 and was extended in 1800. It has been and continues to be a significant landmark in the Garraf area and was formerly used for winemaking and farming. Though totally renovated and adapted to a high standard of modern comfort, the original details have been preserved, in particular the wine presses and bodega. The windows have been enlarged to allow in more natural light. Balconies and terraces have been added.
