Charming Farmhouses in Catalonia: the Best Rural Hotels for a Getaway
Catalonia is a land of farmhouses. From the Empordà to the Solsonès, passing through Les Gavarres, Ripollès and Moianès, these large stone houses have been part of the Catalan landscape and rural identity for centuries. Built between the 12th and 17th centuries as agricultural estates and family homes, many of these Catalan farmhouses have now been transformed into charming rural hotels: authentic, beautifully preserved accommodations where heritage, nature and warm hospitality come together.
If you are looking for a different kind of getaway, peaceful, full of character and surrounded by nature, these charming farmhouses in Catalonia are exactly what you need.
The best charming farmhouses in Catalonia converted into rural hotels
- For a romantic getaway: Hotel Mas Roig (Pals, Baix Empordà)
- With spa and wellness: Mas Falgarona (Avinyonet de Puigventós, Alt Empordà)
- Surrounded by nature: Can Buch (Sant Aniol de Finestres, La Garrotxa)
- For a luxury escape: Hotel La Vella Farga (Lladurs, Solsonès)
- Near Barcelona: La Masia del Solà (Monistrol de Calders, Moianès)
- Next to a medieval village: Mas Rabiol (Peratallada, Baix Empordà)
- Pet friendly: La Plaça de Madremanya (Baix Empordà)
- Rural boutique hotel: Mas Oms (Les Gavarres)
- Sustainable tourism in the Pyrenees: Les Planes del Grau (Ripollès)
- A unique experience: Hotel Japonès Puigpinós (Lladurs, Solsonès)
1. Mas Roig: adults-only farmhouse for a romantic getaway
Hotel Mas Roig occupies a former 16th-century farmhouse in Pals, one of the most spectacular medieval villages in the Baix Empordà. With just 9 rooms, it is one of the area’s most special romantic hotels: an intimate adults-only accommodation, surrounded by more than 10,000 m² of gardens and featuring an outdoor swimming pool with solarium.
Its cuisine focuses on local and seasonal produce from the Empordà, making it also an excellent choice for a gastronomic getaway on the Costa Brava. The location is perfect: just a few minutes from the village of Pals, the beaches and the Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park.
The Hotel Mas Roig is an exclusive hotel in Pals, in the heart of the Baix Empordà, just 5 minutes from the medieval village and very close to some of the best beaches on the Costa Brava, as well as the Montgrí Natural Park, the Medes Islands and the Baix Ter. This 16th-century farmhouse, formerly known as Es Portal Hotel & Restaurant Boutique, has been carefully restored and offers a unique setting among rice fields and sunflower fields in summer.
With only 9 rooms, Mas Roig is an adults-only boutique hotel, ideal for a peaceful getaway in nature. Its more than 10,000 m² of gardens, the outdoor pool with sun terrace and its relaxation-focused spaces create an intimate and tranquil atmosphere. Some rooms, such as the suite, feature a hydromassage bathtub, adding an extra level of comfort for a truly special stay.
The Hotel Mas Roig also stands out as a gastronomic hotel on the Costa Brava, with a restaurant offering Empordà cuisine with a subtle modern touch, based on local and seasonal products. A culinary experience that reflects the flavours and aromas of the region in a setting that invites guests to enjoy small gastronomic pleasures.
Its location, surrounded by nature and close to some of the best wineries in the Baix Empordà, makes it an ideal base for discovering the region, enjoying outdoor activities or exploring wine tourism. In addition, the hotel is pet friendly (with supplement) and offers an electric vehicle charging point.
2. Mas Falgarona: Catalan vaults and wellness waters in Alt Empordà
On the outskirts of Avinyonet de Puigventós, Hotel Mas Falgarona is a 17th-century farmhouse transformed into a rural spa hotel that preserves the charm of traditional Catalan architecture: stone vaults, thick walls and a serene atmosphere that invites guests to unwind in the heart of Alt Empordà.
Its greatest attraction is its spa and wellness experience, featuring a water area, hydromassage pool, Finnish sauna, massages and relaxation spaces. In addition, the surroundings of Garriga d’Empordà, with holm oak forests, rural paths and Mediterranean landscapes, make this stay an ideal escape to reconnect with nature near Girona.
15th century farmhouse located in the heart of Alt Empordà, right where begins the plain and the mountains, near the town of Figueres.
It has 15 rooms with maximum comfort and a natural and total tranquility.
In the restaurant, the Falgarona, you can taste traditional Mediterranean cuisine prepared by our chef.
3. Can Buch: responsible tourism in La Garrotxa
In Sant Aniol de Finestres, surrounded by the natural landscapes of La Garrotxa, Hotel ECO Turisme Can Buch is a former country house transformed into a charming rural hotel, nestled among forests and mountains. This restored traditional Catalan farmhouse embraces responsible tourism without compromising on comfort: a Hammam spa, an outdoor pool seamlessly integrated into the landscape, wellness areas and rooms designed to disconnect from everyday life.
The experience revolves around wellbeing and local identity. Its restaurant focuses on seasonal cuisine using local ingredients and produce from its own vegetable garden, while the surroundings invite guests to hike and discover the volcanic landscape of La Garrotxa. One of the most interesting charming farmhouses in Catalonia for a romantic or family getaway immersed in nature.
Can Buch is a rural farmhouse located in the Garrotxa, in the beautiful valley of Llémena, and restored in 2020 by artisans and natural materials.
The farmhouse is ecological and works 100% with renewable energies of the place.
We transport country life with all its traditions but with all the luxuries and comforts of the 21st century.
Plant-Based, ecological and local restaurant with an author’s menu where most of the products are made by us in the farmhouse.
The hotel consists of 12 different rooms each with high quality finishes.
The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, a chillout, a reception, a dining room and a private indoor hot water pool (Hammam).
4. Hotel La Vella Farga: a luxury rural farmhouse in Solsonès
In Lladurs, in the heart of Solsonès, Hotel La Vella Farga is a former 11th-century farmhouse transformed into one of the most exclusive luxury rural hotels in Catalonia. This charming farmhouse combines traditional Catalan architecture, stone walls, original beams and spacious interiors, with elegant contemporary design, creating a sophisticated experience of disconnection in the middle of nature.
Beyond the beauty of the estate, La Vella Farga stands out for its spacious and exceptionally elegant rooms, where contemporary design coexists with the farmhouse’s historic features. Some suites include a private jacuzzi or a fireplace in the room, reinforcing the feeling of refined accommodation surrounded by nature.
The experience is completed by a gastronomic proposal based on local produce and refined cuisine, a large outdoor swimming pool overlooking the landscape, beautifully maintained gardens and the peaceful silence of Solsonès. An ideal hotel for a romantic or gastronomic getaway in a luxury rural farmhouse in Catalonia, where total relaxation comes naturally.
A charming hotel located in the Solsonès, Lérida, in the middle of Catalonia, the Hotel La Vella Farga, is a luxurios charming establishment in a large farmhouse originally built in 1036. It has been refurbished but still preserves the charm of large rooms to favour comfort and relaxation in the heart of nature.
It has 13 rooms, a magnificent large outdoor heated swimming pool, a massage room in which body treatments are offered and a restaurant that serves signature prepared using local products.
5. La Masia del Solà: gastronomic heritage near Barcelona
For those looking for a rural and gastronomic getaway near Barcelona, La Masia del Solà is one of the most established and historic options. Located in Monistrol de Calders, in the heart of Moianès, this rural house combines the authentic charm of a Catalan farmhouse with the comfort of its junior suites with hydromassage baths.
Gastronomy is the soul of La Masia del Solà, a family-run project that for decades has maintained a deeply rooted Catalan cuisine connected to the territory and local produce. Today, this historic farmhouse in Moianès has become one of the top references for a gastronomic getaway near Barcelona, combining the charm of a house full of history, excellent cuisine and the peace of the rural surroundings.
Restaurant and Fonda La Masia del Solà. La Masia del Solà is a restaurant founded in 1946 by the family Jubany. Initially, it began offering the traditional dishes of catalan cuisine with a friendly and trustworthy. Our customers has enabled us to reach the present day, offering dishes from time ago but updated, with special care in selecting the products we use for processing. Innovation and tradition combine seem difficult, but these are two basic pillars of philosophy of the restaurant La Masia del Solà.
In September 2009, La Masia del Solà recovered the old Fonda. La Fonda is small, we have 8 junior suites with bath, hidromassage, and all the comforts for make you feel comfortable enough to relax our guests during their stay, receiving a friendly, and attention required to leave the memory of a pleasant break in our village. We even have a pool for the summer months.
6. Mas Rabiol: a charming farmhouse in Peratallada
Just a few minutes from Peratallada, one of the most beautiful medieval villages on the Costa Brava, Hotel Mas Rabiol is a 16th-century farmhouse on the Costa Brava surrounded by gardens and tranquillity, ideal for a rural getaway in the Empordà. Inside, stone walls, antique furniture and traditional details preserve the authentic character of typical Catalan farmhouses, combined with comfortable rooms, a swimming pool and outdoor breakfasts, making it one of the most charming farmhouses in the Empordà.
It is also a bike-friendly hotel, with a bike room and services designed for cyclists, making it the ideal base for exploring the area’s medieval villages, rural paths and inland Costa Brava landscapes by bicycle.
The Hotel Mas Rabiol is a charming rural hotel in Peratallada, one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Catalonia, located in the heart of the Baix Empordà, very close to the coves and beaches of the Costa Brava. This 16th-century farmhouse, with its large stone walls, has been carefully restored preserving its original essence and structure, becoming a welcoming charming hotel on the Costa Brava.
The Hotel Mas Rabiol has 8 cosy rooms and character-filled common areas, including a dining room with a spectacular Empordà-style vaulted ceiling and a reading lounge with fireplace. Surrounded by a large 50,000 m² garden with swimming pool, it is an ideal place for a romantic getaway in nature, where you can enjoy the silence and tranquility of the Empordà.
Its location in Peratallada allows guests to discover a unique setting, with excellent restaurants, boutique shops and vermouth bars. The hotel is pet friendly and bike friendly, offering a bike room, bicycle storage, bike rental and cycling routes through the Baix Empordà, making it also a perfect destination for wine lovers thanks to the nearby wineries.
The Hotel Mas Rabiol is the perfect starting point to explore the Empordà at any time of the year, combining nature, history and tranquility in one of the most charming corners of Catalonia.
7. La Plaça de Madremanya: a pet-friendly farmhouse in a medieval village of Baix Empordà
Madremanya is one of those charming medieval villages in Baix Empordà: stone streets, façades covered in bougainvillea and a peaceful atmosphere that invites you to slow down and disconnect. Right in the heart of the village stands Hotel La Plaça de Madremanya, a 15th-century farmhouse converted into a charming hotel, ideal for a rural escape.
In addition to its peaceful atmosphere and gardens with a swimming pool, it is also a pet-friendly hotel, perfect for those who want to travel around the Costa Brava with their dog and discover medieval villages, country paths and small hidden gems full of charm.
Old XV Century farmstead, in the centre of the medieval village of Madremanya. Stones, tiles, original barrel and Bohemian arches have survived and have been combined with present day finishes.
8. Hotel Mas Oms: boutique farmhouse in Les Gavarres
Hotel Mas Oms is a restored 15th-century Catalan farmhouse in Montnegre, surrounded by the natural environment of Les Gavarres, the wooded mountain range separating the Catalan coast from inland landscapes. With only 6 rooms, it is one of those boutique hotels that has everything for a luxury rural getaway in the inland Costa Brava.
Its concept combines traditional architecture with contemporary comfort in total tranquillity: heated swimming pool, restaurant, chill-out area, pétanque court, massage and yoga services, bike rental and facilities adapted for cycle tourists. A charming farmhouse in Girona where nature and relaxation go hand in hand.
Mas Oms Boutique Hotel is the perfect harmony between a beautifully restored 15th-century Catalan farmhouse and contemporary design that brings comfort, elegance, and exclusivity. Surrounded by absolute tranquility and breathtaking views in the heart of the Les Gavarres Natural Park, this charming rural hotel offers a unique stay fully connected to nature, ideal for relaxation and well-being in the Costa Brava region. The hotel features 6 carefully designed boutique rooms, a heated swimming pool, on-site restaurant with local cuisine, pétanque court, chill-out area, massage and yoga services, bicycle rental, and specialized facilities for cyclists.
9. Hotel Les Planes del Grau: a 14th-century farmhouse in Ripollès
In Sant Joan de les Abadesses, in the heart of Ripollès, Hotel Les Planes del Grau is a carefully restored 14th-century farmhouse that has become a charming hotel surrounded by nature. Located between the agricultural plains of the River Ter and the mountain ranges of Guaitada and Cavallera, it combines traditional stone architecture with well-balanced modern comfort.
Its restaurant is one of its main attractions: it prepares exquisite seasonal dishes using products from its own cattle farm, a true farm-to-table concept deeply connected to the territory. The hotel also features a garden, swimming pool, bar and lounge area, and stands out for its commitment to renewable energy and sustainable rural tourism in Catalonia.
The surrounding area, protected by the Natura 2000 network, offers opportunities for scenic walks, horse riding and cycling routes.
Hotel Les Planes del Grau is a completely refurbished 14th-century farmhouse, which used to belong to Sant Joan de les Abadesses Monastery.
It has 10 bedrooms, all of which have a small sitting area and a bathroom. The hotel also has a dining room, bar and living room, a large garden and an adjoining cattle breeding farm.
Located in the agricultural plain of the Ter, between San Juan and Abadesas Camprodon Plains remains a degree in a field of crops and livestock land, covered by pine forests and meadows of the Sierra Natural Guaitada and the slopes of the Sierra Cavalry. It offers an ideal space for standing, walking and horse riding or cycling in a unique place within the Natura 2000 network.
10. Hotel Japonès Puigpinós: a Catalan farmhouse with a Japanese soul in Solsonès
If there is one farmhouse that defies every category, it is Hotel Japonès Puigpinós, in Lladurs, in the north of Solsonès. Considered the first Japanese hotel in Catalonia, this former 12th-century farmhouse combines traditional Catalan architecture with a serene and minimalist Japanese aesthetic: stone, wood, silence and a carefully curated sense of calm.
The rooms feature details such as tatami futons, guests are provided with yukatas and zouris during their stay, and the common areas invite visitors to slow down. Between the outdoor pool, fireplaces and activities such as hiking, cycling tourism, yoga and forest bathing, the experience perfectly embodies a slow travel philosophy: travelling without rushing, reconnecting with nature and enjoying silence as part of the journey.
The Puigpinós Japanese Hotel is located in an unbeatable natural setting, in the municipality of Lladurs, in the north of Solsonès. It is a 12th century farmhouse that has been restored, combining the historical structure of the farmhouse with the minimalist and elegant design and atmosphere of the Japanese style. The hotel is an oasis of calm and relaxation, where you can disconnect from the noise in which we live immersed and connect with the seasons, a place where you can let yourself be pampered and enjoy a different experience.
It has 8 rooms, five of them with a comfortable mattress on a parquet floor and three in the purest Japanese style, with futons that stretch out on a tatami (rice straw matting) floor. Five of the rooms are double rooms, two are quadruple rooms and one is an adapted room. All have en-suite bathrooms with bath or shower, whaslet (toilet with built-in electronic bidet), hairdryer, heating and air-conditioning, TV, kettle with teas, wifi and views of the outside. You can try on yukatas (traditional Japanese cotton dress) and zouris (Japanese sandals) to wear during your stay at the hotel.
We have common areas where you can read, relax or contemplate the fireplace and an honesty bar for hotel guests. Terrace area, garden and outdoor swimming pool.
The surroundings of the hotel are ideal for hiking, cycling or mountain biking, yoga, forest bathing, watching spectacular sunsets and a whole range of activities that will allow you to connect with the territory.
In our hotel you can enjoy Japanese cuisine made with local products and with an artisan style by two Japanese chefs with great sensitivity and long experience in this type of cuisine.
As you have seen, many farmhouses in Catalonia have been transformed into charming rural hotels, where guests can enjoy tranquillity, nature and an authentic stay.
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