Who are we?

L'Avenc, located on top of the cliffs of Tavertet, is a Catalan Fortified Masia that has been recently renovated. The origins of the house go back to the 12th century if not before and allow visitors to travel through nearly 1000 years of virtual history. Its 16th century façade has beautiful stone carved windows and the largest dove-tail doorways in Catalunya.
We want L'Avenc to be somewhere special for our visitors; it is very special for us and it reflects the feeling and love that has gone into its restoration. Although we are not originally from the area, we have become a part of the local community and we hope our visitors also feel at home. The business venture of the self-catering cottages which are adjacent to the main house is committed to the principles of sustainable tourism and responsibility toward the environment and animals. The houses are powered by solar energy. We are particularly sensitive to the way animals are kept and treated and our wish is to promote vegetarianism as a viable alternative. When we do serve meat, where we can, it is organic.
Our self-catering cottages provide a cosy setting for a quiet holiday in the heart of Catalunya at the same time as being no more than 2 hours from major cities and tourist attractions such as Barcelona, Girona, the Pyrennees, Figueres and the Costa Brava. L'Avenc is only 45 minutes from less known Catalan jewels such as Vic, Olot and the Montseny mountains. So a holiday or a week-end at l'Avenc is ideal for different kinds of people: those who just want to relax in a remote quiet atmosphere, active people who want to hike or cycle and for the discerning tourist who wishes to explore the unknown Catalunya from a comfortable, independent base.