Frequently asked questions
Everything guests ask us before booking Charming Village House in Costa Brava, a stone village house with a private pool for 8 guests in Riumors (Empordà, Costa Brava). If you cannot find your answer, please message us on WhatsApp.
The house
What is Charming Village House in Costa Brava?
It is a 19th-century Catalan stone village house in Riumors, a quiet village in the Empordà, on the Costa Brava. It is rented as a whole, for your group only: two floors, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a private pool and a 200 m² garden with a porch and barbecue. It is registered as a holiday rental with the Government of Catalonia (HUTG-077050-95) and has home insurance with public liability cover.
How many people can stay?
The house is designed for 8 guests. If you are travelling with children, two extra beds can be added in the double bedrooms; for example, two couples with three children each, with each couple keeping their own bathroom. We do not recommend it for more than 8 adults, as too many people would have to share a bathroom.
What are the bedrooms and bathrooms like?
There are 2 suites with king-size beds and private bathrooms, and 2 spacious double bedrooms where extra beds can be added. In total there are 4 bathrooms: three full bathrooms and a guest toilet.
What shared spaces does it have?
A bright living room with a fireplace corner, a fully equipped vaulted kitchen, an indoor dining room for 12 and a porch with a table for 14. Outside: private pool, covered and open terraces, a balcony, a stone barbecue and an outdoor shower.
Is there air conditioning and a good internet connection?
Yes. Air conditioning throughout the house and 1000 Mbps Wi‑Fi, with a space set up for remote work. There is a Smart TV with Netflix and Prime Video, a Bluetooth speaker, books and board games.
What is the pool like?
It is private, for the guests of the house only, and 1.2 metres deep, so children can use it, always under adult supervision. Sun loungers, a parasol and pool towels are included.
Is the house heated for winter stays?
Yes. It has gas central heating, more than enough to heat the whole house. In addition, the air-conditioning units, installed later, are heat pumps and can also heat.
How is the kitchen equipped?
It is fully equipped, with crockery and table linen. There are two Nespresso-style coffee machines with complimentary capsules, a kettle, juicer, hand blender, mixer, microwave, ice crusher and toaster. There is also a washing machine and a dryer.
Can I use the washing machine and dryer?
Of course. We only ask that beach towels are air-dried on the clothesline, as the sand in them damages both the washing machine and the dryer. Sheets also dry better and without creases on the clothesline than in the dryer.
Location and getting there
Where exactly is the house?
In Riumors (Girona, postcode 17469), in the heart of the Empordà and about 15 minutes from the beach. It is a small, quiet village among rice fields and farmland, 5 km from Empuriabrava and close to Castelló d'Empúries, Sant Pere Pescador and Figueres.
How far is the beach?
The nearest is Sant Pere Pescador beach, 7 km away (about 15 minutes by car), and Castelló d'Empúries beach is 9 km away. They are long beaches of semi-fine sand, with shallow water and full services. Beyond Roses (25 minutes) the Costa Brava coves begin: Almadrava, Pelosa (35 minutes), Montjoi (40 minutes) and Joncols (50 minutes).
How far are Empuriabrava, Roses and Figueres?
Empuriabrava is 5 km away, about 8 minutes by car. Figueres and the Dalí Museum, 15 minutes. The Citadel of Roses, 30 minutes. The ruins of Empúries, 25 minutes. Cadaqués and Cap de Creus, 40 minutes.
Can I visit Barcelona from the house?
Yes. Barcelona is 1 hour 30 minutes away by car. Another option is the high-speed train from Figueres: 45 minutes to the centre of Barcelona.
Which is the nearest airport?
Girona-Costa Brava airport, about 50 minutes away by car.
Can I get there without a car?
Yes. You can take a train to Figueres station or the high-speed train (AVE) to Figueres-Vilafant station, and from there a scheduled bus or a pre-booked taxi to Riumors.
Is there parking?
Yes. There is a free public car park right next to the house, 10 metres from the door, with more than enough spaces for several cars.
What is there to do in the area?
Beaches, boat trips, kitesurfing, paddle boarding, snorkelling and skydiving in Empuriabrava. Cycling and walking routes among rice fields and through the Aiguamolls de l'Empordà Natural Park (15 minutes). Culture: the Dalí Museum in Figueres, the Dalí House in Portlligat, Púbol Castle, medieval Castelló d'Empúries and the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes. Plus wineries of the D.O. Empordà and golf in Peralada.
Are there shops and supermarkets nearby?
Yes. There is a grocery shop in Fortià and supermarkets (Esclat, Carrefour, Mercadona) a few minutes away, as well as petrol stations and firewood for sale.
Prices and bookings
How much does it cost to rent the house?
In high season, €535 per night for the whole house, not per person. For the rest of the year, rates are available on request. From October to May there is a 4-night offer (Wednesday to Sunday or Friday to Tuesday) for €1,560 (additional nights €299), cleaning not included and not valid at Christmas or Easter. The tourist tax is not included.
What is included in the price?
Initial and final cleaning (on offers, cleaning not included), bed linen, towels and pool towels, water, electricity, gas and Wi‑Fi, charcoal for the barbecue, toiletries, a welcome guide, D.O. wines as a welcome gift and the owners' restaurant recommendations. The tourist tax is not included.
Is there a minimum stay?
In high season, 7 nights, with arrival and departure preferably on a Saturday. Out of season, week-long stays are preferred, and there is the 4-night offer.
How do I book?
We recommend booking directly with the owners, by WhatsApp, by phone (+34 686 972 517) or with the form on this website: you save the platforms' booking fees. The house is also listed on Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and other portals.
What is the difference between booking through this website or WhatsApp and booking on a holiday rental platform?
Booking here (WhatsApp, phone or the contact email) means dealing directly with the owners, so communication is quicker and easier, and you can get answers to all your questions about renting the house. In addition, the price works in your favour, as there are no intermediary fees.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation is free up to 60 days before the start of your stay. If you cancel within the 60 days before arrival, 50% of the booking amount is charged.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
When one group leaves and another arrives on the same day, check-out is at 10:00 and check-in at 15:00, as the house needs 5 hours of cleaning. When there is no same-day arrival, times are flexible. The owners hand over the keys in person and explain how the house works.
Families, groups, pets and house rules
Is the house suitable for families with children?
Yes, that is what it is designed for. The pool is 1.2 metres deep, the garden is private, there are two travel cots and two extra beds can be added. There is no high chair. In the pool, children must always be supervised by an adult.
Are groups of friends welcome?
Yes. A group of friends coming to enjoy the area, the Costa Brava and its culture, skydiving in Empuriabrava, sailing or snorkelling is welcome. What is strictly forbidden is holding parties in the house.
Are parties, stag or hen dos or celebrations allowed?
No. The house does not allow parties, stag or hen dos, events or celebrations. It is a house for resting in a quiet village, and from 21:00 the neighbours' rest must be respected.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, one dog per family is accepted, always after letting the owners know in advance, and it must be well behaved. Dogs may not get on beds or sofas or swim in the pool, and may not be left alone in the house or the garden. An additional deposit of €300 is required, refunded at check-out.
Is smoking allowed?
Smoking is forbidden in the bedrooms. In the rest of the house, we ask guests to smoke in moderation.
Is it a good option outside the summer?
Yes. From October to May there is a 4-night offer, the house has central heating and the area is quiet. It is a good time for the Dalí route, cycling and walking routes and birdwatching in the Aiguamolls.
Is the house safe?
It has smoke, carbon monoxide and other harmful gas detectors, and a fire extinguisher. When it is unoccupied, an alarm system with video surveillance and police alert protects it against squatters. For any fault, the owners can be reached on +34 686 972 517.
What should I do if an alarm goes off?
It won't happen, but if it does, please call the owner: +34 686 972 517.
Charming Village House in Costa Brava
Our villa on the Costa Brava: 8 guests, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a private pool, 7 km from the beach.