A Tranquil Retreat of Apartments in the Foothills of the Mediterranean Pyrenees Vallespir - La Farga de Dalt

Welcome to La Farga de Dalt. We are a retreat and apartments in the foothills of the Mediterranean Pyrenees. Our guests enjoy traditional Catalan accommodation incorporating some modern design.

Come and breathe the air. Relax and reenergize. Hike, cycle or horse ride. Play some golf. Go for a massage. Catch a fish or forage in the surrounding forests. Go to the market and choose some beautiful produce to cook on the BBQ.

Better still snooze by the pool and let the kids play and explore within our grounds.

Whether you are a couple or a party of 24, we a have space for you.

La Farga de Dalt is a converted forge located in the foothills of the Mediterranean Pyrenees on the edge of the village of St Laurent de Cerdans. The main forge was built in 1873 but parts of the property date back to medieval times. The property is stream fronted and accessed via a bridge. The entire site borders are fenced to limit the wanderings of our younger guests. The property is divided into four separate two floor villa/apartments with large kitchen/dining rooms, shower/bathrooms on each floor and two large double bedrooms. All have their own separate entrances and individual terrace areas. All have access to our large outdoor covered terrace with summer kitchen and BBQ. At one end of the property, we have an enclosed pool and play area. Our guests enjoy the 12m pool and can make use of the surrounding grounds to relax and have fun. There is free wifi throughout.

We are situated on the edge of the village of St Laurent de Cerdans in French Catalonia, just a few kilometers from the Spanish Border, easy driving distance from Barcelona, Girona and Perpignan.

Contact us or message us on Facebook or call us on +447775666014. Find out more on this special place and see how to book.

•    There are countless marked trails throughout this area of the Pyrenees in both France and Spain to match all levels of fitness and ability, including the De La Garrotxa national park. The closest trails are a short walk from La Farga. Overnight camping excursions into the high Pyrenees can be arranged for the more adventurous. The G8 is also easily accessible from La Farga.

•    The gastronomy of the region is as diverse as its landscapes with both Mediterranean mountain and coastal produce influencing the cuisine of the region. Wine is varied with Cava to the south among the wines of the Spanish Emporda, while the French Roussillon has the most varied palate of wine in France. From sweet Banyuls to the emerging varietals from a new generation of growers working outside the traditional appellation controlee.

We have tours which take in vineyards and caves, mushroom and truffle areas, artisan charcuterie, patisserie and boulangerie, seafood markets and cheese makers from both sides of the border.

St Laurent de Cerdans is located in the Vallespir, the most southerly and sunny valley in France. The village is a leisurely ten minute stroll from La Farga. It is a picturesque French village with many Catalan features situated in the midst of the Pyrenees Chestnut Forests. It was built on the local timber and weaving industries over the last two centuries. Weaving and Espadrille making can be seen at several artisan craft works and at the world famous Les Toiles du Soleil, where the colourful fabrics and products are also available to buy. The village has all the amenities you require including a number of bars and restaurants with views of the Pyrenees all around. There is also a large outdoor municipal pool open during the summer months, which becomes the meeting place for children on holidays in the area. The Vallespir is dotted with charming French holiday towns and villages. Coustouges, Montferrer, Corsavy, Amelie Le Bains, Prats de Mollo and the beautiful town of Ceret being the highlights.