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The White House

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 foothills of the Sierra Card, two kilometres from the Ebro, Spain's longest river and 30 kms inland from Tortosa.
The house 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 a roof terrace, which covers the whole house, with sunbeds and chairs.

Although the house has been fully restored and contains all 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.

Rasquera is situated in the foothills of the Sierra Card, 150 metres above the River Ebro, 25 kilometres inland from the unspoilt Costa Daurada.
It is three hours drive from Barcelona, but only 60 kilometres from Reus Airport.
The Old Quarter, where the house is situated, is a maze of narrow streets, alleys, 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 caf's, selling "pastissets," the local speciality.
There are major festivals in the village in May and August.

The River Ebro cuts through the nearby mountains, producing spectacular scenery, especially at Miravet with its cliff-top Templar castle ( pictured. ) Access from Rasquera is by an ancient ferry.
The Ebro is also noted for fishing, especially for catfish.
The Ebro Delta ( 30 kilometres ) is one of Europe's leading bird-watching areas, while eagles and kites inhabit the inland sierras.
The coastal towns of the Costa Daurada are largely undeveloped, with fine beaches and good restaurants at l'Ampolla, l'Ametlla de Mar, Sant Carles de la Rapita and l'Hospitalet de l'Infant ( all about 30 kms. )
Tortosa ( 30 kms ) boasts excellent shopping and a fine cathedral, while further afield, 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.


Summary

Location - River Ebro, Costa Dorada, Tarragona, Catalonia Spain
Home Type - Townhouse
Sleeps up to - 4
Number of Bedrooms - 3
Single Beds - 2
Double Beds - 1
Bathrooms - 1
Toilets - 1
Smoking - Allowed
Pets - Allowed


Facilities

Baby cot, 1 Bicycle(s), Books, Cable or satellite TV, Coffee maker, Free standing stove/cooker, Free standing fan(s), Combined fridge/freezer, Heating, Iron, Ironing board, Kettle, 1 Shower(s), Stereo, Toaster, Local TV, Washing Machine,


Activities

Cycling, Hiking, Swimming,


Local facilities

Bank 300 m / 330 yds,   Boat trips 10 km / 6.2 miles,   Cinema 20 km / 12.4 miles,   Historical site 20 km / 12.4 miles,   Hospital 20 km / 12.4 miles,   Municipal swimming pool 500 m / 550 yds,   Museum 20 km / 12.4 miles,   Pharmacy 200 m / 220 yds,   Port 30 km / 18.6 miles,   Restaurant 200 m / 220 yds,   River/lake 5 km / 3.1 miles,   Sea 30 km / 18.6 miles,   Shops 20 km / 12.4 miles,   Supermarket 200 m / 220 yds,   Town centre 20 km / 12.4 miles,   Train station 20 km / 12.4 miles,   Vineyard 5 km / 3.1 miles,  


Rental rates

From To GBP Period
1 July 31 August 200 week
1 September 30 September 175 week
1 October 30 October 160 week
1 November 30 April 150 week
1 May 31 May 160 week
1 June 30 June 175 week
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Rental notes

Booking deposit - 20%
Balance to be paid - 6 weeks prior to arrival.
Refundable security deposit - NoneGBP


Owners details

Owners name: Peter West
Advertised since: 1 January 2007


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Picture album

The White House

The kitchen

The lounge

Miravet on the River Ebro ( 6 kms )

L'Ametlla de Mar ( 25 kilometres )

Cardo Mountains ( 9 kms )

LŽAmpolla ( 25 kms )

Wine Cellar, El Pinell de Brai ( 15 kms

The Ebro Delta ( 40 kms )

River Ebro near Rasquera ( 3 kms )

Civil War Ruins Corbera d'Ebre ( 20 kms)

Castel de Sant Jordi, lŽAmetlla (30 kms)

Castelling Statue - Tarragona ( 60kms )