Enjoy your own private castle experience and feel completely at home with the very best of the Costa Brava and Girona at your doorstep! Castel Celra has an intimate, inviting atmosphere and laid-back yet elegant way of living perfectly suited to travelers wanting to spark their imagination with a sense of place and contact with locals.
The castle welcomes you to an authentic experience in a rural destination where you are not surrounded by other travelers.
This is a quiet part of the world that, for the most part, has not succumbed to major development. While there is plenty to do to fulfill your wanderlust, you can still unwind and relax.
Castel Celra is well-located adjacent to a pristine lush nature reserve with rolling green hills and hiking trails yet walking distance to an authentic Catalan village and only 8km to the beautiful, medieval walled city of Girona and some of the area's top destinations for superb food and wine.
Award-winning, family-friendly beaches, gorgeous Mediterranean coastline with hidden coves and charming seaside towns (think the Côte d'Azur at a fraction of the price), and Spain's #1 rated golf course with Stadium layout are 30mins away.
Listed as a Spanish and Catalan historic monument dating from the 10th-century, the unique architectural elements of the castle's original structure have been beautifully blended with a relaxed, contemporary aesthetic tailored for your comfort and enjoyment. The castle is a self-catering, private luxury retreat with all modern amenities and is attractively decorated with comfortable, original furnishings.
The property is unique in that, while self-catering, we have a local English-speaking
host / concierge to greet you on arrival + help you feel at home, answer questions, and provide insider tips for go-to places and the very best of the area. This allows you to delve into the local culture and discover lesser known treasures and culinary adventures off the tourist track.
Living like a local gives you a more personal experience and brings you closer to the distinct history, rich cultural traditions + imaginative and robust cuisine of this extraordinary region.
The castle is not booked on a room-by-room basis. The rental fee reflects the price of booking the ENTIRE property. You do not share the castle with anyone else during your stay - it's yours for the week.
Property Highlights: completely private rural location yet only 10mins to Girona and 30mins to the coast's prettier and less crowded beaches; abundant space for large groups; circular medieval stone tower's sweeping panoramic view to the Pyrenees;
Wi-Fi throughout (internet speed may vary); private pool with bar and lounge area; well-stocked kitchen with updated appliances and induction cooktop; large terrace and dining areas perfect for entertaining; stocked wine cellar available on an honor system; beautiful and comfortable decor.
Architectural Features: listed historic monument; 10th-century circular tower squared by 14th-century original stone walls; wood-beamed and stone vault ceilings; round arch doorways and windows; medieval courting seats; castle arrow loop windows; Roman window (found nearby during the renovation); stone barrel-vault dining room; gracefully modernized by Catalan architect from Barcelona.
The Area: located in Spain's region of Catalonia, midway between Barcelona and the French border, Castel Celra is only 10mins to Girona and 30mins to the most picturesque and unspoiled part of the Mediterranean's Costa Brava, with small secluded coves fringed with pristine golden sand beaches, clear turquoise water, and traditional fishing villages.
Castel Celra provides a picturesque and intimate home-away-from-home for families and groups traveling together, and is convenient to everything this inspiring and spectacular part of Spain has to offer.
Feel completely at home and create lasting memories while living like a local!
We look forward to hosting you here in Catalonia.
Useful Information:
Bookings are for a ONE WEEK MINIMUM stay April thru October and the maximum occupancy is 14 guests. Children are welcome.
The rental fee reflects the price of booking the ENTIRE property. The castle cannot be booked on a room-by-room basis. You do not share the castle with anyone else during your stay - it's yours for the week.
On site caretaker lives in separate apartment.
COVID-19 INFORMATION:
Due to COVID-19 related concerns, we are currently accepting 2020 bookings for September thru October, and for APRIL thru OCTOBER 2021.
Circumstances in Spain, including travel restrictions and/or EU travel bans for foreign tourists (depending on home country), are changing often and being constantly updated.
As a result, we have added a COVID-19 cancellation policy and COVID-19 liability waiver + Terms and Conditions as part of our required rental agreement documents.
Our priority is how to best care for our guests and we want your stay at the castle to be as enjoyable and safe as possible. We provide the following:
72-hour minimum wait period between groups.
COVID-19 cleaning + disinfecting protocols observed.
Check-in Host welcomes you on arrival + helps you feel at home. (Any mandated COVID-19 protocols will be followed - social distancing; face mask.)
VIRTUAL HOSTING + CONCIERGE services available via WhatsApp or video calls.
All precautions taken to ensure your health and safety are outlined in detail in the COVID-19 Terms and Conditions.
Thank you.
