Casa Nova D'en Borra guesthouse and private lets for golf holidays Costa Brava and Girona, Spain

Welcome to Casa Nova D'en Borra, a Catalan masia, situated in the La Selva region of Girona Province. Casa Nova D'en Borra, built in 1853, is a generous, charming and comfortable house which welcomes guests and offers both guesthouse and private let accommodation.

The masia is set within an estate of fifteen hectares and has an open aspect to the south, looking out from the walled garden with pool and large summer porch, over fields to it's cork wood and hazelnut grove. The house was updated in 2009 and offers modern comfort within it's 19th Century walls, with many traditional features such as the 1850 wood burning stove and Catalan vaulted ceilings. With generous sized rooms and public areas, the masia has a sense of light and space.  Days can be as lazy or as active as you wish at Casa Nova D'en Borra. The masia is superbly situated for guests to enjoy all aspects of the Girona Province and Catalunya - the medieval villages of Besalu and Peratallada; Iberian village at Ullastret; Dali's museum at Figueras; golf at the nearby PGA Catalunya; pitch and putt at Franciac; boat trips on the Costa Brava; walking; cycling; health spas; restaurants and shopping. The house enjoys total privacy in the stunning La Selva countryside, to the south of Girona, yet is not isolated - the medieval village of Brunyola is two minutes away and a ten to fifteen minute drive takes you right into Girona city centre. Transport links are excellent - Girona airport and the AP7 road is ten minutes to the east, and Barcelona city centre is easily accessible by car or train.

Casa Nova D'en Borra, a private house, is owned by Chris and Gill Colverson, previously of Le Cafe St. Honore restaurant in Edinburgh, Scotland. During the high season the masia is only available as a five bedroom private let, on a weekly basis. From mid September to mid June the masia offers both guesthouse and private let accommodation, with short breaks and weekend lets welcome. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further information regarding Casa Nova D'en Borra, the mezzanine apartment and our apartment in Sitges.

Chris and Gill look forward to welcoming guests to the house.  Casa Nova D'en Borra is available for private lets for a maximum of fifteen people and offers comfortable guesthouse accommodation. At present it has five bedrooms.

The masia is a large house, 500 sqm, with generous rooms. On the ground floor is the sitting room with acces to the porch, a wood burning stove, an additional seating area, indoor dining room, spacious hallway, downstairs toilet and a large dining kitchen with utility area. The kitchen has a large smeg gas burner / electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, toaster, stove top kettle and ample crockery, cutlery and glassware. Outside under the porch is a drinks fridge, coffee machine, electric kettle, traditional bbq and facilities for alfresco dining.  The utility room houses the washing machine and tumble dryer and is equipped with storage shelving and a laundry sink.  The masia is centrally heated, has a wood burning stove, ceiling fans and additional floor fans. Wood for the bbq and stove, and gas bottle for the cooker are provided.

Chris and Gill are happy to cater for those that wish it. We offer dining for the guesthouse clients, and if desired we can come in to cater for private let parties - please ask for information regarding menus and pricing.

Outdoors:  Outside the summer porch extends down the entire side of the masia. Under the front area of the porch is a large traditional bbq, two extendable tables with fans above the tables. There are outside lights and lanterns for candles. It is a fabulous area in which to relax, dine al fresco, enjoy the picturesque view, and an area in which adults can keep an eye on children playing in the pool.  

Activities : Hot air ballooning, golf at the nearby PGA Catalunya, Franciac pitch and putt, cycling and walking, water parks and boat trips on the Costa Brava coast, botanic gardens, the Mona chimpanzee sanctuary, the medieval villages of the Baix Emporda, Dali Triangle, sightseeing in the old town of Girona, Barcelona, the markets and fairs, Medieval festivals and enjoying Catalunya's excellent cuisine.  

Golf nearby:

PGA Golf Catalunya in Caldes de Malavella 
The golfing inspiration for Catalunya Resort came from Ryder Cup star Neil Coles and Ángel Gallardo, a legend in Spanish golf. They teamed up with European Golf Design to create two courses – the Stadium Course and the Tour Course – that would provide the maximum level of enjoyment at every hole.   The result is an architectural masterpiece of golf with fairways bordered by dense, mature forests, ever-present water and far-reaching views. 
www.pgacatalunya.com 

Golf Girona (18 holes) 
GOLF GIRONA is an 18-hole, par 72 golf course designed by the prestigious 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.

Golf d’Aro Masnou 
Golf Course Golf d'Aro-Mas Nou is situated in "Les Gavarres" mountains. 300 m. above sea level with spectacular panoramic views of the famous Costa Brava. Surrounded by pine trees and cork oaks as well as over one thousand olive trees, the Golf d'Aro counts in addition two large artificial lakes, that make the course more attractive.

Golf Costa Brava
The 18 holes Golf Course, founded in 1968, was designed by Hamilton Stutt & CO. It combines a very technical first 9 holes, surrounded by pines and cork oaks, with the long second 9 holes, flat terrain with wide long fairways.

Torremirona Golf Club
18 holes + 3 practice Par 72 Length 6245 yds
Torremirona Resort and Golf Club is tucked into a breathtaking natural setting with the Pyrenees as a backdrop. The course can be played from various tees allowing for enjoyment of all standards of player. Torremirona also boasts a prestigious golf academy with three practice holes.

Also nearby:  Pitch & Putt of Fornells de la Selva ; Pitch & Putt of Solius , Pitch & Putt of Platja d’Aro 
 

Contact -  

Casanova Girona
Tel: 00 34 872000218. 

Tel: 0044 7779 642315.

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Website:  www.casanovagirona.com