Design Opens Hospes Villa Paulita in Spain
AUGUST 30, 2007. Once a family-owned summer residence, Hospes Villa Paulita has been transformed into an idyllic getaway with all the pamperings. Set on Puigcerd`a Lake and facing the Catalan Pyrenees, the resort combines nature with nurture in three elegant buildings: An original 19Th century villa complete with French neo-classical elements and two newly built annexes.
The public spaces and thirty-four individually decorated guestrooms, as well as four suites are divided among the buildings. Designer lighting, high tech and luxurious fabrics in silver and cream are equally at home in the historic mansion as are fine details and craftsmanship that reveal the hotel's heritage. These include wood beamed ceilings, wrought iron balustrades, stained glass window panes, and even selected antiques, inherited from the villa's original owners. The effect is an artful composition of historic and contemporary design-one which reflects the different centuries in which the buildings were born.
With its serene lakeside setting and manicured gardens, the outdoor environment has been integrated as an additional space for socialising and relaxation. Glass pyramids are spaced throughout the gardens, providing architectural interest, as well as a flood of natural light to the expansive Bodyna Spa, located on the lower level of the resort. In addition to natural treatments and massages, Bodyna Spa surprises with an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre as well as wet and dry saunas. The indulgence continues at Senzone L'Estany, the resort's gourmet restaurant, which offers cuisine balanced between sophistication and tradition. An elegant event room is also available for private dinners and a second space can host up to 150 people for larger group retreats.
Located just 150 km from Barcelona and Toulouse, the Catalan town of Puigcerd`a has long been a destination for year-round cultural events and outdoor activities, ranging from skiing and golf to horseback-riding and hiking to the area's many historic monuments. The destination is a perfect fit for the integral approach of Hospes hospitality and guests will experience regeneration both within and beyond the majestic gates.
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