Can Garraf Estate

The villa

A combination of the gorgeous Can Garraf and the cosy Can Garraf Petit , Can Garraf Estate is a perfect option for large groups looking to explore the popular area of Sitges, just a short drive away from the bustling city of Barcelona! The larger house is made up of 7 double bedrooms, with plenty of space for everyone to gather around and spend time together, either inside or outside next to the pool! Once a manor house, this quintessentially Catalan - style masia is spread over two main floors and offers not one but three living spaces, including warm and inviting seating areas in rooms with wonderfully tactile wood accents, a dining area with a distinctive blend of farmhouse - charm and industrial - chic, and a fully - equipped modern stainless steel kitchen complete with contemporary gadgetry. Then there are the seven calm - inspiring bedrooms, six of which are ensuite. The main suite even has its own private bathroom with a luxurious Jacuzzi bathtub. Just a minute walk away, the 'petit' version is also available for guests. Still retaining the same style and charm of the larger masia , Can Garraf Petit was once the smaller annexe to the larger manor house and now serves as a cosy addition from where to discover Catalonia. The home is spread over two main floors, with inviting living spaces carefully laid out over the ground floor. These include a charming living room furnished with some contemporary pieces and opening into a modern kitchen with a breakfast bar. There is also another, slightly more elegant dining room where we already imagine sitting down with the rest of our group for a sumptuous meal. There are also three cosy double bedrooms with ensuites that everyone is sure to love!

Much like the interior of this home, its location also offers you the best of both worlds - not to mention the perfect opportunity to discover the very best of what captivating Catalonia has to offer: from its flavourful cuisine to its richly varied cultural heritage and fascinating language. Catalonia is, of course, culturally distinct from the rest of Spain, and while some things translate from the rest of the sunny Southern European country, this part of Spain really does feel like a wonderful world in its own right. Characterised by its swathes of unspoiled countryside filled with everything from olive groves to vineyards; its soft golden sand beaches; and the charismatic villages that dot the gently undulating landscape all the way to the coast until you reach bubbling Barcelona, there truly is something for everyone to fall in love with in this multifaceted region.

Spend a day rambling along Las Ramblas, taking in the myriad sights, sounds, and smells of one of the world’s most vibrantly alive cities, or top up your tan on the beaches of Sitges as you finally make some headway with that novel you’ve been carrying around. Stop in at hole - in - the - wall eateries, pick up fresh produce in village markets, or simply watch rural life unfold around you from one of the cafés that line the bustling town squares.

Wine buffs may well rejoice, too, as the famous Penedes and Cava - producing winemakers of Torres, Cordiniu, Freixenet, and Gramona are all nearby. A visit to any of them makes for the perfect (perhaps somewhat boozy) afternoon out. Another idea for a day trip would be a visit to the world - famous and undeniably scenic ancient city of Tarragona, just 30 minutes away, or the magnificent Montserrat mountain, about 45 minutes by car. The owner personally recommends taking a stroll into Sant Pere de Ribes through the vineyards, having a coffee at Matt Café or going to “Placa Marcer” and watching Catalan local life passing by (nothing fancy, but one of her favourite Sunday morning outings!). Along with this, book a table at El Pou in Sitges (a couple of weeks in advance since they are always fully booked) and order the smoked aubergine, pulpo and, an absolute MUST, patatas bravas!