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Fontclara, a small village with a number of outdoor restaurants, is conveniently located near the beaches and port towns of Palamos, Palafrugell, and Begur. Bisbal, known for its colorful pottery, and Figueres, home of the Dali Museum, are also within easy reach. The walled city of Girona has a Gothic quarter, a cathedral, wonderful gardens and a famous Jewish quarter to explore. The Romanesque monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes is nearby in Port de la Selva. Golf is available in the vicinity, and water sports like scuba and sailing can be found in Estarlit. The area offers wonderful routes for biking, and the owner of Casa Araceli will provide guests with bicycles to use. El Bulli, a world-renowned restaurant (reserve up to a year in advance), and El Celler de San Roc offer visitors the opportunity to sample traditional foods of the area. Around the corner is small store selling fresh bread and basic items. Casa Araceli is a typical farmhouse, built in 1764, which has been renovated and divided into four apartments. Two of the apartments have two bedrooms, (one with matrimonial bed and one twin) and two bathrooms; two have two bedrooms (matrimonial and twin) and one bathroom. The owner has given great attention to every detail. The apartments are new inside and yet are in keeping with the traditional farmhouse style. Even the doors are old and hung on sliding rods. The colors are muted and restful. One enters Casa Araceli through a large glass door into a sunny great room, where two couches face a fireplace. A flat screen TV hides in a corner. The rustic dining table is made of dark wood and seats up to eight people, and a glass door opens onto a terrace that is furnished with table, chairs, and an umbrella, where one can relax or enjoy a meal. Adjacent to the terrace is a grassy area with a swing set to entertain children, and there are bicycles in the shed for guests to use. The kitchen is fully equipped and ultra modern, with all appliances concealed. The stove is electric, the fridge oversized, and conveniences like a microwave and washing machine have been provided. Upstairs, a small hallway overlooks a field. Under the window is a perch with seats for two. The owner explained that originally one seat was for a girl awaiting her lover, while the second seat was for her chaperone. The cozy bedrooms have original wooden beamed ceilings and twin beds, with bedspreads made of gorgeous cotton fabrics. Each bedroom has a TV (Spanish channels). Windows overlook the courtyard or the adjoining fields. The bathrooms are new, with old-fashioned tubs and ultra-modern fixtures. The charming owners live on the property and are available to greet you when you arrive and help make you comfortable during your stay.
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CASA ARACELI 
