Can Cisquet country house is located in Santa Maria de Besora, a little mountain village of 160 inhabitants, between the districts of Osona and the Ripollès. The house is in the Vall del Bisaura, at an altitude of 860 metres, on the left of the river Ter at the foot of the Serra de Bellmunt. The village consists of a small urban centre with a number of farms and country houses scattered around the area.
Since 2001 the house has been available for rural turism for people who want to enjoy the calm of the mountains and relax in the fresh air in an exceptional setting. The accommodation is ideal for families or groups, with capacity for 7 to 9 people. Can Cisquet is a stone-built house from the 17th century, on two floors, fully restored and reconditioned, preserving all the enchantment of the past with the comforts of the present. |
The house
Ground floor
· Hall
· Kitchen · Dining-living room · Bathroom |
First floor
· Sitting room
· 1 bedroom (two beds) · 1 bedroom (two beds) · 1 bedroom (two double beds) · Three bathrooms |
Outside
· Large garden
· Porch · Barbecue · Outdoor swimming pool · Terrace solarium |
Gallery
Outside
Ground floor
First floor
Services· Central heating / Wood-burning stove / Hot water
· Washing machine · TV · WIFI ·Fully equipped kitchen with hob, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, microwave, coffee machine and kitchen utensils · Two cots available for children unes 3 years · Sheets, blankets, bath and shower towels are included (not swimming pool towels) |
Rental conditions· The letting is for the whole house
· No meals are offered · Capacity: 6 to 9 persons · Animals are not accepted · Lloguer mínim de dues nits · The house can be rented for: - whole weeks - weekends (arrival on Friday, departure on Sunday at 6pm - minimum 2 nights |
Prices
Price for bridges: Please enquire (the prices include VAT) |
LocationCan Cisquet is situated in Santa Maria de Besora, a little mountain village, between the districts of Osona and The Ripollés, it is the first house in the village.
Adresse: Pla de Teia 4 08589-Santa Maria de Besora (Barcelona - Catalonia - Spain) Distances and times: - Barcelona 100 km 1 hr 15 min. - Girona 95 km 1 hr 10 min. -Lleida 180 km 2 hr 20 min. - Tarragona 185 km 2 hr 10 min. |
Can Cisquet - FAQS
1. What's the philosophy behind Can Cisquet?
Can Cisquet is dedicated to calm, quality rural tourism, designed for disconnecting with family or friends surrounded by nature. If the purpose of your stay doesn't fit that spirit — parties, events, or similar uses — we ask that you refrain from booking.
2. Where exactly is Can Cisquet and how do we get there?
Can Cisquet is located at Carrer Pla de Teia, 4, 08584 Santa Maria de Besora (Osona, Barcelona), at around 600 metres of altitude between the Osona and Ripollès regions. You can find the exact location on this Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/f1gpMaVPoCDR2saVA (coordinates: 42.1272, 2.2562).
he house is registered with the Catalan tourism authority under number PC-000289.
3. How far is Can Cisquet from Barcelona and Girona?
Can Cisquet is about 99 km from Barcelona (around 1h20 by car) and about 1h15 by car from Girona.
4. Is there parking at the house?
The house doesn't have private parking spaces, but there's a parking area right in front where you can leave your vehicle without any trouble.
5. How many people does the house sleep, and how many bedrooms does it have?
Can Cisquet has a standard capacity of 8 people, expandable up to a maximum of 11. All 3 bedrooms are on the upper floor, each with its own en-suite bathroom: one with 2 double beds (with the option of adding 2 more single beds), one with 3 single beds, and a third with 2 single beds. The ground floor has the entrance hall, dining room, kitchen, and an additional guest toilet. The standard capacity of 8 people is what's included in the base booking price; to host up to a maximum of 11 people, a supplement per additional guest applies from the 9th person onward (ask us for the exact amount when booking).
6. Are pets allowed at Can Cisquet?
No, pets are not currently allowed in the house.
7. Can we host parties or celebrations at the house?
No, parties and celebrations are not allowed in the house. In addition, music cannot be played after 10 pm, out of respect for neighbours.
8. What are the check-in and check-out times?
Weekends: check-in from 4 pm, check-out at 5 pm. In August: check-in from 3 pm, check-out at 12 pm. If you have special timing needs, please check with us directly when booking.
9. What is the minimum stay at Can Cisquet?
The usual minimum stay is 2 nights. During August, the minimum stay is 6 nights, with arrival on Sunday and departure on Saturday.
10. What's included in the rental price?
The price includes use of the whole house with aerothermal heating, fans in 2 bedrooms for warmer days, sheets, blankets, hand and shower towels, toilet paper, a hairdryer, and WiFi (we'll give you the password when confirming your booking or on arrival). You'll need to bring your own towels for the pool. The price also includes final cleaning and utility costs.
11. Is the house sustainable? What kind of energy does it use?
Yes, sustainability is an important value for us. The house runs on green energy thanks to its solar panels, and the heating is aerothermal, a highly energy-efficient system.
12. Is food included, or is there a catering service?
No, the house doesn't include any food (not even salt or oil) and we don't offer a catering service: you'll need to bring your own food. The kitchen, however, is fully equipped with an industrial-grade ceramic hob and oven, a microwave, a dishwasher (detergent tablets included), a toaster, a blender, kitchen utensils, a paella pan for rice dishes, and a Nespresso capsule coffee machine.
13. What is the rental price and where can I check it?
You can check the rental price in the "Calendar & bookings" section of the website, which shows the price for the specific dates you select.
14. Is there a tourist tax?
Yes. The tourist tax is paid separately from the booking amount: €0.90 + VAT (10%) per person, per night, for guests aged 17 or over.
15. How do I pay for the booking?
The booking amount can be paid in cash or by bank transfer. No deposit or security payment is required. This payment method doesn't apply to bookings made through platforms such as Airbnb or Booking.com, which are managed and paid directly through their platform.
16. What is the cancellation policy?
For bookings made directly through the website: if you cancel at least 15 days before the check-in date, the full advance payment is refunded (except for any fees). For bookings made through platforms such as Airbnb or Booking.com, that platform's own cancellation policy applies.
17. Is the pool private? What are the rules?
The pool (4 x 7 metres) is a saltwater pool with a retractable cover that helps keep the water at a good temperature and clean. It's outdoors and shared with the neighbouring house, Cal Nan, since both houses belong to the same management and property. It can be used from 9 am to 9 pm. Minors may not swim without adult supervision, you must enter and exit via the pool steps (no jumping or diving), and glasses or glass containers are not allowed by the pool.
18. Can we use the barbecue?
Yes, the house has a charcoal barbecue (wood cannot be burned). You'll need to bring your own charcoal. There's no need to clean it after use — we take care of that.
19. Is the house suitable for families with young children?
Yes. We have two cots for children under 3 and a wooden high chair.
20. Where is the fuse box?
The fuse box is in a small cabinet at the entrance of the house, between the two front doors.
21. Is there recycling? Where do I take the rubbish?
Yes, Santa Maria de Besora has selective waste collection. Rubbish must be sorted into three streams — organic waste, packaging (plastics and cans), and glass — and taken to the corresponding bins, located next to the village's children's playground. We'd really appreciate your help with this: it's a simple way to help look after the natural surroundings that make Santa Maria de Besora such a special place.
22. Where can I buy food or go out for dinner near the house?
Very close by you'll find Ca La Mati, a bar and grocery shop (bread, dairy, vegetables, meat...) 400 m away, and the El Castell bar-restaurant, 500 m away. A little further away is Restaurant El Mir (3 km), and in Sant Quirze de Besora (7 km) you'll find Restaurant La Bisaura (tel. +34 938 595 231) and Els Fogons de la Neus, a recently opened restaurant serving home-style Catalan cooking, next to the El Túnel petrol station. There's also Restaurant Serrasolsas in Vidrà (7 km, tel. +34 938 593 509, hostalserrasolsas.com). For a full grocery shop, the closest supermarket is Can Comas in Sant Quirze de Besora (7 km); in Vic and Ripoll (25 km) you'll find Bonpreu-Esclat, Lidl, and Aldi, among others.
23. What is there to do in the area (activities and excursions)?
The area around Santa Maria de Besora, in the Bisaura sub-region (between Osona and Ripollès), has oak, pine, and beech forests, and several signposted routes: Castell de Besora, Salt del Mir (a 35-metre waterfall), Els Bufadors, Salt del Molí (in Vidrà), the route from Santa Maria de Besora to Castell de Montesquiu, and the route to the Bellmunt sanctuary. You'll find maps (Wikiloc) and PDF guides for each route in the "Excursions & activities" section of the website. Guided e-bike routes are also available through Ruta-ebike (around €50 per person, minimum 4 people, booking required), along with other activities such as horse riding, guided visits to Castell de Montesquiu and the Vidrà therapeutic forest, or wine tastings at Vins Clarella. In the village of Santa Maria de Besora itself you'll also find a children's playground, a large green area, and a natural-grass football pitch, perfect for the little ones.
24. How can I make a booking?
You can check availability and make a booking from the "Bookings" section of the website, or contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone/WhatsApp on +34 629 865 576.
1. What's the philosophy behind Can Cisquet?
Can Cisquet is dedicated to calm, quality rural tourism, designed for disconnecting with family or friends surrounded by nature. If the purpose of your stay doesn't fit that spirit — parties, events, or similar uses — we ask that you refrain from booking.
2. Where exactly is Can Cisquet and how do we get there?
Can Cisquet is located at Carrer Pla de Teia, 4, 08584 Santa Maria de Besora (Osona, Barcelona), at around 600 metres of altitude between the Osona and Ripollès regions. You can find the exact location on this Google Maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/f1gpMaVPoCDR2saVA (coordinates: 42.1272, 2.2562).
he house is registered with the Catalan tourism authority under number PC-000289.
3. How far is Can Cisquet from Barcelona and Girona?
Can Cisquet is about 99 km from Barcelona (around 1h20 by car) and about 1h15 by car from Girona.
4. Is there parking at the house?
The house doesn't have private parking spaces, but there's a parking area right in front where you can leave your vehicle without any trouble.
5. How many people does the house sleep, and how many bedrooms does it have?
Can Cisquet has a standard capacity of 8 people, expandable up to a maximum of 11. All 3 bedrooms are on the upper floor, each with its own en-suite bathroom: one with 2 double beds (with the option of adding 2 more single beds), one with 3 single beds, and a third with 2 single beds. The ground floor has the entrance hall, dining room, kitchen, and an additional guest toilet. The standard capacity of 8 people is what's included in the base booking price; to host up to a maximum of 11 people, a supplement per additional guest applies from the 9th person onward (ask us for the exact amount when booking).
6. Are pets allowed at Can Cisquet?
No, pets are not currently allowed in the house.
7. Can we host parties or celebrations at the house?
No, parties and celebrations are not allowed in the house. In addition, music cannot be played after 10 pm, out of respect for neighbours.
8. What are the check-in and check-out times?
Weekends: check-in from 4 pm, check-out at 5 pm. In August: check-in from 3 pm, check-out at 12 pm. If you have special timing needs, please check with us directly when booking.
9. What is the minimum stay at Can Cisquet?
The usual minimum stay is 2 nights. During August, the minimum stay is 6 nights, with arrival on Sunday and departure on Saturday.
10. What's included in the rental price?
The price includes use of the whole house with aerothermal heating, fans in 2 bedrooms for warmer days, sheets, blankets, hand and shower towels, toilet paper, a hairdryer, and WiFi (we'll give you the password when confirming your booking or on arrival). You'll need to bring your own towels for the pool. The price also includes final cleaning and utility costs.
11. Is the house sustainable? What kind of energy does it use?
Yes, sustainability is an important value for us. The house runs on green energy thanks to its solar panels, and the heating is aerothermal, a highly energy-efficient system.
12. Is food included, or is there a catering service?
No, the house doesn't include any food (not even salt or oil) and we don't offer a catering service: you'll need to bring your own food. The kitchen, however, is fully equipped with an industrial-grade ceramic hob and oven, a microwave, a dishwasher (detergent tablets included), a toaster, a blender, kitchen utensils, a paella pan for rice dishes, and a Nespresso capsule coffee machine.
13. What is the rental price and where can I check it?
You can check the rental price in the "Calendar & bookings" section of the website, which shows the price for the specific dates you select.
14. Is there a tourist tax?
Yes. The tourist tax is paid separately from the booking amount: €0.90 + VAT (10%) per person, per night, for guests aged 17 or over.
15. How do I pay for the booking?
The booking amount can be paid in cash or by bank transfer. No deposit or security payment is required. This payment method doesn't apply to bookings made through platforms such as Airbnb or Booking.com, which are managed and paid directly through their platform.
16. What is the cancellation policy?
For bookings made directly through the website: if you cancel at least 15 days before the check-in date, the full advance payment is refunded (except for any fees). For bookings made through platforms such as Airbnb or Booking.com, that platform's own cancellation policy applies.
17. Is the pool private? What are the rules?
The pool (4 x 7 metres) is a saltwater pool with a retractable cover that helps keep the water at a good temperature and clean. It's outdoors and shared with the neighbouring house, Cal Nan, since both houses belong to the same management and property. It can be used from 9 am to 9 pm. Minors may not swim without adult supervision, you must enter and exit via the pool steps (no jumping or diving), and glasses or glass containers are not allowed by the pool.
18. Can we use the barbecue?
Yes, the house has a charcoal barbecue (wood cannot be burned). You'll need to bring your own charcoal. There's no need to clean it after use — we take care of that.
19. Is the house suitable for families with young children?
Yes. We have two cots for children under 3 and a wooden high chair.
20. Where is the fuse box?
The fuse box is in a small cabinet at the entrance of the house, between the two front doors.
21. Is there recycling? Where do I take the rubbish?
Yes, Santa Maria de Besora has selective waste collection. Rubbish must be sorted into three streams — organic waste, packaging (plastics and cans), and glass — and taken to the corresponding bins, located next to the village's children's playground. We'd really appreciate your help with this: it's a simple way to help look after the natural surroundings that make Santa Maria de Besora such a special place.
22. Where can I buy food or go out for dinner near the house?
Very close by you'll find Ca La Mati, a bar and grocery shop (bread, dairy, vegetables, meat...) 400 m away, and the El Castell bar-restaurant, 500 m away. A little further away is Restaurant El Mir (3 km), and in Sant Quirze de Besora (7 km) you'll find Restaurant La Bisaura (tel. +34 938 595 231) and Els Fogons de la Neus, a recently opened restaurant serving home-style Catalan cooking, next to the El Túnel petrol station. There's also Restaurant Serrasolsas in Vidrà (7 km, tel. +34 938 593 509, hostalserrasolsas.com). For a full grocery shop, the closest supermarket is Can Comas in Sant Quirze de Besora (7 km); in Vic and Ripoll (25 km) you'll find Bonpreu-Esclat, Lidl, and Aldi, among others.
23. What is there to do in the area (activities and excursions)?
The area around Santa Maria de Besora, in the Bisaura sub-region (between Osona and Ripollès), has oak, pine, and beech forests, and several signposted routes: Castell de Besora, Salt del Mir (a 35-metre waterfall), Els Bufadors, Salt del Molí (in Vidrà), the route from Santa Maria de Besora to Castell de Montesquiu, and the route to the Bellmunt sanctuary. You'll find maps (Wikiloc) and PDF guides for each route in the "Excursions & activities" section of the website. Guided e-bike routes are also available through Ruta-ebike (around €50 per person, minimum 4 people, booking required), along with other activities such as horse riding, guided visits to Castell de Montesquiu and the Vidrà therapeutic forest, or wine tastings at Vins Clarella. In the village of Santa Maria de Besora itself you'll also find a children's playground, a large green area, and a natural-grass football pitch, perfect for the little ones.
24. How can I make a booking?
You can check availability and make a booking from the "Bookings" section of the website, or contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone/WhatsApp on +34 629 865 576.