EASTERN SPAIN
HOTEL MAS LA BOELLA La Canonja , Tarragona
Tarragona - 5 Miles , Valls - 15 Miles , Barcelona - 60 Miles , Lleida - 60 Miles , Valencia - 160 Miles
Hotel Mas La Boella stands among 110 hectares of immaculate gardens , orderly vines and twisting olive groves outside the Catalan port city of Tarragona . Just an hour ’ s drive from Barcelona , this is the destination for gastronomic indulgence and countryside tranquillity . Built around a 12th Century country house , time-worn and contemporary structures have a rugged charm and refuse pretention . The atmosphere is quite endearing and rustic interiors brim with original features and antique furniture . Of the 13 suites , half are found in the main building and half in an attractive modern building ; each includes a spacious lounge , some have a terrace or balcony and two boast access to a private garden . The La Boella estate is a working winery and home to an olive oil mill , which provides the staple ingredient for a Mediterranean menu at Restaurant a la Carte La Boella . The warmth and low lighting of the dining room prepares guests for heady indulgence , while the Summer Terrace surrounds guests with gentle evening breezes and the scent of orange trees , magnolia , lavender and rosemary . Thanks to the estate ’ s production of wine and olive oil , Hotel Mas La Boella is able to offer a number of special activities , from tastings to cookery workshops . Guided tours take you through the production process from farm to table and you even get the chance to participate in the harvest . During the warmer months there is a small outdoor pool and solarium to enjoy , while bicycles allow you the freedom to roam the countryside .
Mas la Boella
HOTEL MAS LA BOELLA EXH1545 Best for : Long stays Official category : No star rating available . Open : All year Location : Rural outskirts of Tarragona , 10 minutes from the city centre and port . Nearest airport : Barcelona Airport 60 miles Nearest train station : Vila-Seca 4 miles Own transport needed : Yes Multi-centre suggestions : Valencia or Barcelona for culture , the Costa Brava for seaside relaxation , or the Pyrenees for mountain activities .
THE HOTEL Accommodation : 13 suites with spacious lounge , air conditioning and heating , Wi-Fi , pillow menu , plasma screen TV , minibar , DVD player . Facilities : Restaurant , Outdoor pool with pool bar , Bar-café , Wine cellar , Lounge-library , Room service , Archery , Bicycles , Parking . Activities & excursions : Guided tours , wine , cheese and olive oil tastings , cookery workshops , wine matching .
Mas la Boella
THE LOCAL AREA Local interest : Terragona , beaches of Costa Daurada , Barcelona one hour away . Activities nearby : Walking and swimming .
PRICES Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with British Airways London to Barcelona , hire-car and bed and breakfast . We can offer almost all other airlines that operate flights from any airport in the UK . Prices for 7 nights based on two people sharing a Suite . Low season from £ 1230 per person
High season from £ 1580 per person
OFFERS All current special offers are displayed on our website as the offers change throughout the year . All applicable offers will be applied to your booking at the time the price is confirmed to you .
MAS LAZULI Pau
Figueres - 12 Miles , Girona - 37 Miles , Barcelona - 97 Miles , Olot - 42 Miles
A converted 11th Century friary , the four-star Mas Lazuli is surrounded by palm trees and proudly looks out across the vineyards and olive groves of Empordá . Situated amidst the landscape that inspired the Mannerist painters , the saltwater infinity pool acts as a focal point in the hotel grounds . Inside , the Reception , Spa , and Wellness Centre make a feature of the dramatic friary ceiling . The 17 rooms and suites are light , airy , and refined , and , above all , exclusive . A neutral palette pervades , drawing attention to the soft tones of the original stone , and bringing out the colour in the signature pieces of modern art . The restaurant ’ s chef , Jordi Dalmau , trained with Michelin-star chefs , and focuses his culinary imagination on adding innovative twists to Catalan dishes , without losing the heartiness that makes this cuisine so special . Dine inside to watch the expert chefs at work in the open kitchen , or outside on the restaurant terrace , canopied by authentic wood and atmospheric lanterns , which serve to frame the fantastic views . The Spa and Wellness Centre offer a number of unique health and beauty treatments , though guests can also enjoy the relaxing simplicity of massages and the Hammam . The olive groves and vineyards can be enjoyed up-close , not just from the comfort of your balcony , with walks around the nearby countryside . By renting a bicycle from the hotel , or making the most of the hotel trips to Cadaqués and the invigorating boat trips , guests can explore much more of the natural landscape around the beautiful Mas Lazuli .
Mas Lazuli
MAS LAZULI EXH1830 Best for : Long stays Official category : Four star Open : 22 March to 8 January Location : Among vineyards and farmland , northeast of Figueres Nearest airport : Girona 37 miles , Barcelona 104 miles Own transport needed : Yes Multi-centre suggestions : Pair with hotels in northeast Spain for history and culture , or use as part of larger tour along eastern coast
THE HOTEL Accommodation : 17 rooms and suites . Facilities : Saltwater Swimming Pool , Spa , Restaurant , Terrace ,
Wellness Centre , Hammam , Bicycle rental , Boat trips , discounted tickets for Peralada ’ s Music Festival , free entrance to Casino , Olive Groves and Vineyards .
THE LOCAL AREA Local interest : Olive Groves , Wine Estate at Pau , Cadaqués and Roses beaches , Boat Trips , L ’ Albera Natural Park , Dali Museum in Figueres , Figueres Fortresses , Natural Park and Monastery of El Cap de Creus Activities nearby : Walking , Cycling , Canoeing , Boat trips , Surfing , Kayaking , Climbing
Mas Lazuli
PRICES Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights British Airways London to Barcelona , car hire and bed and breakfast . We can offer almost all other airlines that operate flights from any airport in the UK . Prices for 7 nights based on two people sharing a double room Low season prices from £ 1390 per person High season prices from £ 1660 per person
OFFERS All current special offers are displayed on our website as the offers change throughout the year . All applicable offers will be applied to your booking at the time the price is confirmed to you .
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