Catalonia, Catalonia, Spain

REFNO:548874. Catalonia village life awaits at this sublime apartment housed in a 450-year-old Masia residence in rural Barcelona. Surrounded by crumbling castles, verdant woodlands, and hidden waterfalls, settings don't get much more idyllic. With walking and cycling pathways leading straight from your door, you can dive right in to it all. Or jump in the car for a city fix in Barcelona or beach day at Sitges – both are just an hour's drive away. Though you may find all you need back at home in this former farmhouse, expertly restored by its owners to create seven luxurious apartments. Discover a shared poolside and bubbly Jacuzzi within its beautifully landscaped terraces – the perfect spot for soaking up the surrounding woodlands, castle views and Catalonia sunshine. And luckily for you, you'll have the same vistas upstairs inside this stylish apartment, perched in the rafters of the residence's attic. Sunny mornings call for lingering coffees on the balcony before a lazy breakfast in the light-filled living area – there's everything you need to rustle up a meal in the well-equipped kitchen. And you can always sneak back to the king-sized bed with a second coffee – those views will be right there still through the charming Juliet balcony doors. Home truths: *Due to its secluded setting, we recommend a car for a stay at this home *There is ample parking outside the residence *Despite its rural setting, you’ll find a restaurant just a seven-minute drive away and your host can help with table bookings *The residence is set out over four floors and has lift access *There are no internal steps within the apartment and is wheelchair accessible, including the bathroom which features a roll-in shower *You’ll share the communal grounds and pool with the other guests *There’s a laptop-friendly space for remote working