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ARRIVAL

Check in is between 15.00 hrs and 20.00 hrs
Check out is until 11 am

To make sure we can offer all our guests a comfortable stay at our masia, we kindly ask you to respect the check-in and check-out times. Our facilities have the same check-in and check-out times as our rooms.

Would you like to leave your luggage and go for a nice walk through the national park, you are more then welcome to do so. Please let us know beforehand if you like to leave your luggage.

Valencia airport is the closest airport to our Masia. This airport is 69 kilometers away.

Other airports that might be interesting to fly to are:
– Alicante: 243 km away
– Barcelona: 332 km away

Yes, it is highly recommendable to rent a car to reach the masia. The hotel is located in a very tranquil locations and public transportation does not reach to the masia nor are taxis difficult to find.

You can find us on google maps. Specific directions will be send to you three days before your arrival.

We are so glad to hear that you are interested in staying at our special hotel in a secluded area! Yes, our access can be a little challenging for some, but we think that adds to the thrill of the adventure!

You only have to drive 10 minutes into the mountains to find us. The road is 200 meters of dirt road, but it is easy to navigate with any car! The rest of the road is paved. You don’t need a special car, any passenger car can reach the Masia as long as you come from the right direction!

The road through the mountains is not lit, so we recommend arriving before dark.

Three days before your arrival, we will send you detailed instructions! We hope to see you soon in our little corner of charm and hospitality!

Yes, you can! But… you are in the mountains and the road is steep. So it can be a challenge.

The Ojos Negros (the longest via verde of Spain) is located not far away of the Masia. We love you to come and rest here before you hit the via verde again. Please feel free to contact us to request a pick up or a drop off at Castellnovo.

BOOKING INFORMATION

We have different kind, types and sizes of rooms in the Masia. The prices do change during weekdays and weekends and in low and high season. Therefore please click on the room you would like to book and select the dates to see the exact prices. 

Keep in mind that booking 2 or more nights always is more economic, since you get an immediate discount on your reservation (except for high season, august)

Most of our rooms are equiped with air conditioning to cool down the room in summer and to heat up the room in winter. 

When a room does have an air conditioning this is mentioned on the page of that specific room.

We do not have rooms that fit three or more adults. Out rooms fit a maximum of two adults and sometimes an extra child. This depends on the type of room.

We are so sorry, the Masia only has rooms that are accessible by stairs. The outside area can also be difficult, since there are bumps and steep parts everywhere. Please contact us if you have any questions about this toppic.

What a lovely question! We can honestly say that every single guest that stayed one night at the Masia told us upon check out that it wasn’t enough!

We do recommend to stay two or more nights to really get the change to slow down and enjoy the tranquility at this special place.

Don’t forget that you get a 10% discount when you stay two or more nights (excluding high season).

Sorry, no they are not. We like to make sure that also people with allergies can comfortably stay at the Masia. 

If you like to stay at the Masia with your friends or family without any other guests, it is sometimes possible to rent the complete Masia for a maximum of 14 persons. For more information, please send an email to: info@masiadematuta.com

Yes! We have a beautiful family room at the masia. This room fits two adults and a maximum of three children. Click here to read more information.

Yes, we have one baby crib available. This crib can be added to any room (except a cozy room) for free, upon availability.

Yes, you can park your car for free at the parking spots available.

Feel free to drive up tot the Masia when you are coming to check-in. After check-in you can park your car two levels down at the parking spots.

You can cancel your reservation free of charge up to 4 days before arrival. If you cancel up to 3 days before check-in, 50% will be charged. If you cancel less than 3 days before check-in (including flight cancellations, sickness, weather issues, or other travel disruptions), 100% of the reservation value will be charged. Travel insurance is highly
recommended.

Yes, breakfast is always included for two persons per booked room.

FOOD & BEVERAGES

We do not have a restaurant, but Bas (one of the owners) really loves to cook and therefore cooks for our guests once in a while. When you would like know more about our dinners, please feel free to send us an email: info@masiadematuta.com

We do not have a physical bar, but we offer refreshments, beers and small snacks in the form of an ‘honesty bar’. 

Besides that we have bottles of wine and cocktails available upon request.

Since we are located in a secluded place, the nearest restaurant is in Castellnovo, which is a 15 minute drive from the Masia. Click here to see more options of restaurants in the neighborhood.

Some rooms offer a small kitchen. You can use this kitchen to cook, but preferably you can use the communal kitchen downstairs in the Masia. This is a large kitchen which can be used by all our guests. The kitchen provides the standard kitchen supplies.

The BBQ area can be used upon availability, when the weather conditions are good and only when reserved.

It is prohibited to lit the BBQ with wood. Open fires are not allowed in the national park. Only charcoal can be used.

Lowseason (Feb-mid April & Nov):

  • BBQ use is for free when you bring everything yourself
  • Would you like us to provide you with charcoal, the cost will be € 18,-
  • A complete package with meat/ fish, a salad, some bread, sauce and charcoal will cost € 29,- per person

Midseason (mid April – Jul & Sep – Oct):

  • BBQ use including charcoal is € 18,-
  • A complete package with meat/ fish, a salad, some bread, sauce and charcoal will cost € 29,- per person
  • A private BBQ diner cooked by chef Bas is € 39,- per person

Highseason (Aug):

  • The use of the BBQ is not allowed because of the risk of forest fires

Yes you can. Bread and other delicacies can be ordered at least the day before.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Since we are located in a national park, we are VERY careful with smoking. Besides that we like all our guests to enjoy the fresh air in the mountains and therefore it is, as well as in the rooms/ hotel, prohibited to smoke on the balconies, at the pool and on all our other terraces. We also ask you not to smoke on the rest of our land, since leaving behind sigaret buds is dangerous for our nature and the animals on our land.

We do have a special place arranged for our smokers. 

We are working really hard on a wellness area as well. Once this is done, we will inform you on our website.

Yes, we are located ín national park: Sierra de Espadan. Walking and mountain biking tours can be started right at the Masia.

No! There is nobody around us! This means no busy roads, no noisy neighbors, nothing. Just the sound of birds singing and complete silence.

We do offer all kinds of workshops! From bread making to Spanish courses, to horse workshops and photography classes! Read all about it at the section ‘experiences & events’.

Are you looking for more information or a specific tour, feel free to contact us. 

Yes it is! Masia de Matuta is the perfect place for film- and photography shoots. The light, the sunsets. all the nature around us, the 27 hectares of private land, the animals,rooms with the most amazing views, think about it and let the creativity flow while shooting on our land. More information can be provided by email: info@masiadematuta.com

We do not offer our own retreats yet, but we love to host retreats. Are you looking for the perfect place where endless views meets the ultimate silence, contact us for more information: info@masiadematuta.com

Yes, it is! You can get married or host your party at Masia de Matuta. We offer exclusivity of the Masia with its land for a maximum of 160 guests outside. More information can be found on the ‘experience & events’ page or by contacting us directly at: info@masiadematuta.com

Yes, the pool is open year round. The pool is not heated. We are going to work on that, which means the pool will be closed for a little while in winter.

The 27 hectares of land at Masia de Matuta are 100% private. People can use the road that connects Castellnovo with Vall de Almonacid, but only to trespass.

Sometimes we do! When you think Masia de Matuta would be a great place for you to work at, please feel free to send your CV and a nice story about yourself to: info@masiadematuta.com

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