Luxury and charming villa with private pool near lake and Costa Brava beaches

La Cabanya is a beautiful villa with more than 700 years of history but reformed totally in May 2007. It is situated in the village of Mata, only at 2 km. from Banyoles lake and 35 km. from the beach (Costa Brava). This is a privileged place since it is between sea and mountain. La Cabanya is ideal to spend some days with the couple or with the family. The house is suitable for a group from 2 to 6 persons. La Cabanya has got 2 bedrooms with a private bathroom each one, mattresses 100% of latex, a full equipped kitchen, an attic, a living room with satellite television, DVD with 'Home cinema' and a fireplace, a high-speed internet, air-conditioning and central heating. Outside, there is a nice private garden with barbecue, swings and a slide for children, a little wooden house in the garden and a private swimming pool with saline treatment and totally automated. You don't have to share the house nor the private pool . Besides, there is private parking for the car. The ideal situation of the house allows you to do a great variety of routes on foot or by bike around Banyoles lake. Also you can do different excursions around Girona's province since the house is situated in the middle of Girona's province. The house has an extensive collection of touristic information of the Pla de l'Estany region and the Girona's province. There are restaurants and shops in a walking distance (between 5-10 minutes on foot). The supermarkets and the hospital are located 1 km. from the house. SOME ACTIVITIES: WELLNESS TREATMENTS: La Cabanya brings you closer to the senses world through a wide range of relaxing therapies where time will stop and your senses lead you to an exotic world of sensations. All services are offered by a licensed physiotherapist in the wellness room. All products used are natural. CYCLING HOLIDAYS: Life looks different when you're sitting on a bicycle: everything takes on the right speed and you become part of a landscape in motion. In La Cabanya there are lots of kilometres of routes and roads ideal for cycling with the family or with friends, in complete safety, so that you can take in every stretch of the region as if yo were re-creating it each time you pedal. You set the speed when you're on your bike and the infinity of proposals available will adapt to it perfectly. Unique spots close to the sea or in the mountains, to find the complicity that comes to those who ride bikes. After the cycling, enjoy a spa treatment in La Cabanya. HIKING: The leaving point is La Cabanya. All the routes ensure a safe exploration of the region. They have trail markers and are organised in a network of loop trails, and hikers can adapt the route or the stages according to their requirements or level of preparation. GOLF: The house is located 9km from Girona Golf. It's an 18-hole, par 72 golf course designed by the English architect F.W. Hawtree, seeded entirely with Penncross, the best quality grass for playing golf. A course that is entirely adapted to its natural surroundings, featuring an advanced sprinkling system using regenerated water from Girona's purification plant, and meeting the most up-to-date environmental standards. The top nine holes are extremely competitive – their design requires players to use all the clubs in their bags. The bottom nine are simply spectacular, with all the tees set atop walls built with Girona stone, offering impressive panoramic views of the fairways. It is a true pleasure to follow the flight of the ball towards its destination, and encourages many players to take out their woods. SHOPPING IN COSTA BRAVA: As you stroll through the romantic historic quarter of Girona, the capital of the province, why not take advantage to do some shopping in the exclusive luxury boutiques and shops that you come across on your way? Besides, next to the house there are two Shopping Malls or Shopping Centres where you will find all kinds for clothes, jewels, shoes, perfumes and gifts among others.