For All Seasons

For All Seasons: Catalonia

From the outside, this home in the town of Garòs overlooked by verdant mountains looks rather rustic, but that's only partially true of the interior. Granted, the exposed stonework and wooden ceiling beams add a quaint air, but much of the design is thrillingly contemporary. You only need to look at the sleek grey kitchen, minimalist bedrooms and black bathrooms to see what we mean.

Those indifferent to decor trends will instead be happy to note the large terrace on which it's possible to sit out and admire the picturesque surroundings, or perhaps the foosball room might take their fancy instead. This is certainly a home in which relaxation is easy to find, whether that's gathered around the fireplace or sinking back into the bathtub.

You'll probably need to put your feet up at some point given the number of possible excursions that lie nearby. Come during the winter months and you can head over to the ski town of Baqueira in only fifteen minutes in the car. If you're visiting during the warmer months, there are hiking routes galore throughout the Aran Valley.

Home truths:
*There's free parking available on the premises
*The home is spread over three floors with no elevator
*There's space to store ski equipment here