My husband and I stayed here for two days with our five-month old daughter en route from Barcelona to the coast. It was a perfect transition from city scoping to sleeping all day in the sand. And it is just an incredibly beautiful minimalist space with views that take your breath away.

Cristina's directions coupled with a quick stop at the local supermarket for clarification led us to the house without much incident. It is settled in fields of farmland and old trees and on a piece of property I have seen only in images of the old land. We were greeted by Cristina's lovely parents and their cheerful chocolate lab. The family designed and refurbished the farmhouse - modern and hip and a minimalist's dream (to my mind anyway) and Cristina has filled it with brochures and reflections and suggestions on the area - we didn't have a plan when we arrived but based on all of this information, we planned a great outing to Girona and Bisbal.

The pool is perfect.

And a seriously honorable mention to the sustainable supermarket in town - we didn't bring any food but a quick stop in there, we feasted on a fresh salad and locally made pizza and homemade wine. The owner suggested that we put our provisions in a box rather than plastic bag because it is better for the environment...so there's that (happily).

Many many thanks to Cristina, Rosa and her husband and Choco. We hope to return someday so Saoirse and little Nicole can teach one another what they each learn in their respective corners of the world.