Historic Bed & Breakfast
Questionnaire
Year erected: 1600
What is the history of the property?
Originally a fortified farmhouse, over the years it became a factory for making silver and chalk. Later when a new factory was built at the bottom of the hill it housed the workers and later a family house and was surrounded by vineyards. In the 1970s there was a disease followed by a fire that destroyed most of the grapes. The house was then used converted to a casa rural/hotel (with quite a lively history). Currently it is ran as a bed and breakfast and restaurant.
What was the era and/or the architectural style in which the property was built?
It was originally built as a fortified farmhouse. The animals would have lived on the ground floor while people inhabited the first floor. The house is built around an underground well system.
Is the property surrounded by other historic buildings?
It is situated in the Garraf Natural Park, approximately 3km from the town of Sant Pere de Ribes.
Has restoration work taken place?
Some, part of the building is now ruined but we hope to repair it in the future.
Are there any elements of particular historical importance at the building?
The building was converted in the 1970s by a local furniture maker (Valenti). There are lots of examples of early furniture made by them, some almost 200 years old.
Are there any important guests or previous owners worth mentioning?
Lots of rumours of politicians and royalty!
Are there any significant events that took place at the property in the past?
There is damage above the main entrance, bullet holes that are believed to date from the Spanish civil war.
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