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The White House
villa - house
- Number of bedrooms
3 - Number of bathrooms
1 - Number of floors
3 - Sleeps
6
| Pets - Yes | Smoking - Yes | Wheelchair - No |
Property description
The White House, built in 1843, is in a narrow street in Rasquera, a typical Catalan farming village, 150 kilometres south of Barcelona, in the foothils of the Sierra Cardo, six kilometres from the Ebro, Spain's largest river, and 30 kms inland from the city of Tortosa.
The house, which features wooden ceiling beams and plain plaster walls, has been renovated to provide three bedroom accommodation. The first and second storeys comprise a lounge, kitchen-dining room, double bedroom, two single bedrooms and a bathroom. There is also a double sofa-bed in the lounge.
There is a roof-terrace, which covers the whole house, with sunbeds and chairs. Unfortunately, there are no "views" from the terrace.
There is a separate basement apartment, but the owner does not usually rent this to clients.
( Please enquire if you need more information)
Although the house has been fully restored and contains most modern amenities, it should be noted that it is not a modern hotel or beachside apartment. This is a genuine village house, furnished in a simple manner. It is a place for those seeking the tranquility of an authentic Catalan village and the beauty of the surrounding countryside and coast.
Property amenities
Furnishings/Luxuries: Heating, Linens Provided, Patio, Tile Floors
Appiliances: Full Refrigerator, Iron, Ironing Board, Stove, Toaster
Recreation/Activities: Hiking Nearby, Historic Area Nearby, Restaurant Nearby
Activities: Fishing
Other amenities: Washing Machine
Rates
150 - 225 GBP
/week
Rates details: October to April 150 pounds per week
May 175 pounds per week
June 200 pounds perweek
July - August 225 pounds per week
September 200 pounds per week
Additional information
Rasquera is situated in the foothills of the Sierra Cardo, 150 metres above the River Ebro, 25 kilometres inland from the unspoilt Costa Dorada.
It is three hours drive from Barcelona, but only 60 kms from Reus Airport.
The Old Quarter, where the house is situated, is a maze of narrow streets, alleys, stone steps and
archways.
There are a few shops, a bank, a pharmacy, three bars, a restaurant and a fine fully-supervised public swimming-pool ( open July & August only.)
There are also several bakeries, two with cafes, selling "pastissets," the local speciality.
There are major festivals in the village in early May and early August.
The River Ebro cuts through the nearby mountains, producing. spectacular scenery, especially at Miravet, with its cliff-top Templar castle. Access from Rasquera is by an ancient ferry. The Ebro is also noted for fishing, especially for huge catfish.
The Ebro Delta ( 30 kilometres ) is ome of Europe's leading bird-watching areas, while eagles and kites inhabit the inland sierras.
The coastal towns of the Costa Dorada are largely undeveoped, with fine beaches, attractive harbours and good restaurants at l'Ampolla, l'Ametlla de Mar and Hospitalet de l'Infant ( all about 30 kms.) There are also many small coves.
Rasquera is surrounded by two of Spain's best-value and most improved wine areas, Montsant ( around Falset ) and Terra Alta ( based at Gandesa,) while Priorat is now rated as highly as Rioja. Many bodegas are open to the public.
Tortosa ( 30 kms ) boasts excellent shopping and a fine cathedral, while further afied, Tarragona, a World Heritage Site, is noted for its historic buildings and some of Spain's finest Roman remains.
For younger visitors, Tarragona's seaside resort of Salou is the home of Port Aventura, Spain's answer to Disneyland.
Owner Information
Name: Peter West
Telephone: 00 44 7853 252996
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Photos of Property
The Village of Rasquera
The White House ( left ) & Carrer Major
The Lounge
The Kitchen
Double Bedroom
Miravet Castle and the River Ebro ( 6 kms by ferry )
The fishing harbour at l'Ametlla de Mar ( 25 kms )