Mas de Sans  - Rural Country Cottage 

Mas de Sans is a 200 year old, typical Catalan Country Farmhouse, situated on a 15 Hectare Almond Farm in the Hills above Tarragona. The farm is located in the countryside below Albiol and reached through the residential estate of Masies Catalanes which is situated approx. 3 to 4 km. equally from the villages of Alcover and La Selva del Camp. The entrance to Masies Catalanes is on the old C14 from Reus to Montblanc. The estate was originally a vineyard and the winery on the estate (Villa Urutia) has since been turned into a lovely restaurant open lunchtimes and weekends and is only 5 mins. walk from Mas de Sans.

The entrance to the farm is approx. 1.5km into the estate of Masies Catalanes and the house is reached down a short track of 500m. Once you reach the end of the track you will arrive at the farmhouse which is situated in beautiful countryside with no other houses in sight!

The accomodation is in the original Farmworkers’ cottage, restored to a high level of comfort, maintaining many of the original features.

The cottage has it’s own entrance and garden area separate from the main house, with spectacular views over the almond groves, surrounding hills and Tarragona Coastline. The estate also contains olives, carob, figs and a variety of fruit trees.

 

There is a natural spring, plunge pool (6m x 4m x 1.4m) approx. 200m from the cottage. Guests of Mas de Sans  can walk around the farm at their leisure anywhere on the estate where there are some interesting walks and pathways. In addition there are countless walks in the surrounding hills including an interesting path to the village of Alcover.

 

Athough the main farmhouse is only a few metres away, total privacy is assured, although it must be remembered that this is a working farm and at anytime of the year some kind of activity on the land is sure to be happening. Guests are welcome to take part in the almond harvest during August/ September and the picking of Olives in November.

 

The distance from the property to the main road between Reus and Montblanc is about 1 ½ Km. and we are situated only 10 mins. from Reus airport and the important Modernist Capital of the Baix Camp county. The farm is found at the base of the Prades mountains boasting countless walks, country mountain routes with historic villages, gourmet/ wine routes and the famous Cistertian Monastery route.

 

• To nearest village – 3 to 4 km


• To beach – 20km. 20 mins.


• To Airport – 10km. 10 mins. (Reus), Barcelona 100 km – 1hr 1/4


• To Motorway – 10 km. 10 mins.


• To nearest Restaurant – 5 mins. walk

Accomodation – The Masoveros Cottage 

This lovingly restored Farmworkers’ cottage has been converted into comfortable, 2 bedroomed accomodation that sleeps 4/5 persons. There is a separate entrance with parking, a small garden and a large terrace with dining area that enjoys fabulous views down to the coast and surrounding countryside.

The property has high beamed ceilings and is decorated in a rustic style with the original 200 year stone wall still intact.

The entrance comprises a comfortable sitting/dining area with sturdy cane furniture and oak dining table, TV/ DVD and a wood-burning stove for the colder nights. The newly fitted kitchen in traditional oak includes a washing machine, fridge/freezer, oven, ceramic hob and microwave. The kitchen/ living area enjoys the same views as the front terrace with sun from dawn until mid-afternoon. Underfloor heating has already been fitted and should be working with solar power by winter 2010. The property is fully double-glazed with roller fitted mosquito netting on all windows enabling you to leave the windows and door open to catch the wonderful mountain breezes in the height of summer.

The property has 2 spacious bedrooms one with a double bed and the other with twin beds, both with fitted wardrobes. The bathroom has a shower unit, sink and w.c. All amenities such as electric, hot water, heating, a basic supply of wood, bedding and towels are included.

You will find the building comfortably cool during the summer months and cosy once you close the doors and windows in the late afternoon during the cooler times of the year.

Pets are welcome if  but must sleep outside on the terrace.