Work stress, car MOTs, never ending to-do lists - I needed a break…and fast! So, we booked into the Hotel Vall d’en Bas **** for two blissful weeks…
My day would commence, not with an earth-shattering alarm, but to the sound of birds chirping cheerfully outside my window. I actually acknowledged my slumberous boyfriend rather than dragging my reluctant heels straight to the office. Drawing the curtains the morning sunlight gave our room a soft glow and the pool glistened gleefully back at me. Gazing out at the clear blue sky and mountains on the horizon I knew it was going to be a fantastic day!
Sitting on the terrace we soaked up the sun, ambiance and breath-taking views, before having a dip in the pool. With every stroke, I felt my mundane day-to-day worries melt away. Exploring came next; we pulled on our walking shoes and packed a map. It was a great way to wear off our previous night’s delicious dinner in the charming Hotel Vall d’en Bas****’s rural chic restaurant. We trekked through the luscious Puigsacalm mountains taking in the little flowing streams, old deserted farmhouses and impressive views sprawling out beneath us.
Heading back to the hotel we had a well-earned sit down on our terrace, while looking out at the mountains we had just climbed with great satisfaction, and planned the following day’s activity - walking the Garrotxa volcanic reserve. As the sun set over the enchanting, romantic retreat we toasted our holiday on the poolside terrace and felt enwrapped in tranquillity.