Welcome to Mas la Fàbrica
We are Xevi and Georgina, and we're delighted you've chosen our home for your getaway. Here you'll find everything you need for a perfect stay from the very first minute: how to get here, how the house works and what to do in the Vall d'Hostoles and the Garrotxa.
Your guide to calm and nature.
Arrival and departure
Address
Carrer Aiguaneix, 14
17172 Les Planes d'Hostoles (Girona), Spain
The gate will be open. Park inside the grounds: we'll be waiting to tell you the story of the house.
Times
- Check-in
- from 3:00 pm
- Check-out
- by 3:00 pm
If you're running late, let us know on WhatsApp.
Keys and access
When you arrive we'll give you two full sets of keys. One includes the gate remote, and both have the key to the outer wooden door and to the house.
You can use all the rooms on your floor. The rest of the property stays locked, so you'll have complete privacy and peace.
Arrive stress-free: go via Plaça Nova
Depending on where you're coming from, Google Maps may send you down a narrow track. To avoid this, first set Plaça Nova in Les Planes d'Hostoles as your destination. From there it's a two-minute drive to the house.
1. Plaça Nova 2. Mas la FàbricaThe house
The farmhouse is rented as a whole, for up to ten guests. It has three bedrooms, a full bathroom and a separate toilet.
Bedrooms
- Bedroom 1: 160 cm double bed.
- Bedroom 2: 140 cm double bed, 90 cm single bed and a trundle bed.
- Bedroom 3: 160 cm double bed and a bunk bed with two 90 cm beds.
Bed linen and towels included. Full bathroom and separate toilet.
Connect and disconnect
We invite you to switch off: put your phone on silent and listen to the birds. If you need to stay connected, there's Wi-Fi and a desk to work at.
- Network
- VERA_5G-6674AC
- Password
- in your welcome message
The stone walls are thick and mobile coverage indoors is limited. Turn on Wi-Fi Calling on your phone.
Kitchen and welcome basics
The kitchen is equipped with crockery, utensils and table linen, and the dining room is large enough for the whole group. For your first few hours you'll find salt, olive oil and sugar.
There are also basic cleaning and toiletry products (toothbrush and toothpaste not included).
Heating and cooling
The house's centuries-old stone walls insulate it well. In summer, keep the shutters closed during the day; in winter, enjoy the fireplace in the living room. Please try to keep the temperature steady.
The house has heating and air conditioning.
Water
Water is a precious natural resource. Thank you for using it responsibly.
For any breakdown, message or call us on +34 606 27 93 33.
Pool, garden and play area
Garden and barbecue
We're right next to the forest: please take extra care with fire outdoors. Fires are only allowed in the barbecue.
Play area
There's a play area for little ones. Children must be supervised by the adults with them.
Pool rules and safety
To ensure your safety, keep the facilities hygienic and comply with current regulations, please follow these rules.
Responsibility and supervision
- No lifeguard. There is no lifeguard service and you use the pool entirely at your own risk.
- Children. Children under 14 and anyone who can't swim must always be under the constant, direct supervision of a responsible adult.
Safety
- No glasses, bottles or objects made of glass, ceramic or sharp materials around the pool.
- No running around the pool, pushing or dangerous games.
- No diving: the water may not be deep enough.
- The lifebuoy is safety equipment, not a toy.
Health
- Children still in nappies must wear swim nappies.
- For hygiene and health reasons, animals are not allowed in the pool area.
- Anyone with an infectious illness or an open wound without waterproof protection must not swim.
Hours and courtesy
- Open 8 am to 9 pm. No swimming at night.
- Please respect the neighbours: no loud music or shouting.
- No eating or smoking in the water. Please use the bins.
Failure to follow these rules releases the owners from any civil or criminal liability for damage or injury. The owners reserve the right to restrict access to the facilities if these rules are not respected.
House rules
Occupancy
Maximum ten guests. No parties, and no visitors who aren't on the booking without checking with us first.
Quiet hours
The house is in the village and we have neighbours. Please respect their rest, especially in the evening and at night: no loud music or shouting outside.
Pets
Pets are welcome only if agreed in advance. Animals or breeds considered potentially dangerous are not accepted, and pets may not enter the pool area.
Smoking
No smoking inside the house. Outdoors only.
Rubbish and recycling
The bins are right in front of the house. Please sort your rubbish: food waste, packaging, paper, glass and general waste.
Before you leave
- Leave the dishes clean or the dishwasher running.
- Take the rubbish out.
- Switch off the lights, heating or air conditioning and close the windows.
- Leave the keys in the letterbox.
Surroundings
Les Planes d'Hostoles lies in the Vall d'Hostoles, next to the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. From the house you can head out on foot or by bike to the river pools (gorgs), the greenway and the castles.
The Brugent gorgs: booking required
The gorgs (natural river pools) are inside the Brugent Protected Natural Area. On the busiest days (Easter, spring and summer weekends and public holidays, and every day from July to early September) you need a day ticket booked in advance. Capacity is 300 people a day. Tickets cost €6 from age 8; younger children go free but must be included in the booking. Tickets are non-refundable; only the date can be changed.
The route starts at the information point in the gorgs car park, open 10 am to 6 pm on days with capacity control. Cool boxes, picnics and inflatables are not allowed, dogs must be on a lead and you swim at your own risk.
Gorgs walk
Gorg de la Plana is the easiest to reach, and Gorg del Duran is just a few minutes away. Follow the river to find Molí dels Murris and Can Poetí, with their big rock slabs. No need to do them all in one day.
Monumental oaks
A more demanding walk to discover the monumental oak trees around Les Planes d'Hostoles.
Gorga de Santa Margarida
A short walk from the village leads to this pool. It's one of the four signposted Itinerànnia trails in Les Planes.
Carrilet Greenway
The old Olot–Girona railway is now a gently graded path for cyclists and walkers. It passes through Les Planes: towards Amer and Girona starts one of the prettiest stretches, through woodland and along the river. Towards Olot it climbs up to the Coll d'en Bas.
Hostoles Castle
Ruins of a 9th–10th-century hilltop castle overlooking the valley. A path climbs up from the C-63 between Les Planes and Sant Feliu de Pallerols: 800 m long with 166 m of ascent.
Volcanoes and the Fageda d'en Jordà
In the Volcanic Zone Natural Park, near Santa Pau, you can walk up to the crater of Santa Margarida volcano, see the Croscat and stroll through the beech forest growing on an old lava flow.
Olot and Espai Cràter
The capital of the Garrotxa has volcanoes right in town, such as Montsacopa. Espai Cràter explains the region's volcanoes and is ideal with children.
Besalú and Castellfollit de la Roca
Besalú has a beautifully preserved medieval bridge and Jewish quarter. Castellfollit is a village perched on a basalt cliff. You can combine both in one outing.
Where to eat in Les Planes
- Mas el Siubès: for a more refined meal rooted in local produce.
- La Caseta: a family-run village restaurant with good food at a fair price.
- Casa Curry: Indian cooking for something different, handmade and high quality.
If you're exploring the Garrotxa, see the list of restaurants in the region.
Driving times are approximate. For more routes, see ohgarrotxa.com, the Garrotxa tourist board website, and the Itinerànnia trail network.
Services and emergencies
Av. dels Països Catalans, 86, Olot
+34 972 26 18 00
Shopping
There are small and mid-sized supermarkets in the area. Super Anna, on Plaça Nova, is usually open on Sunday mornings. Always check opening hours at turismelesplanes.cat.
Local produce
For the best local meat and wood-fired bread, we recommend the Can Cadet butcher's and the Forn de pa artesà Carles bakery. Both are within walking distance of the house.
Petrol station and cash machine
Next to the village's main park.
Tourist tax
Catalonia's tourist tax is paid separately. We'll tell you the amount and how to pay when you complete the guest registration.
Contact
If you have any questions during your stay, message us on WhatsApp: it's the quickest way.
WhatsApp +34 606 27 93 33 hola@maslafabrica.comEnjoy your stay. Xevi and Georgina
