La casa es muy bonita con una grandísima zona exterior, se respira paz y tranquilidad. Los propietarios, Chris y lisa, son un encanto y muy serviciales, llevamos años visitando la casa y siempre se superan. Un 10!!

We recently spend two nights at Mas Planella in a large group and would absolutely repeat. It was a perfect place to get away and to be completely immersed in nature. The house is spacious and comfortable, the outdoor spaces are well-equipped, and there's a pool. If there are any issues, the owners are extremely responsive and understanding. We also appreciated having a fireplace for barbeque, ping pong table, and projector to watch movies. The sweet horses, donkeys and sheep are another bonus!

Nous avons passé un court mais très agréable séjour, la vue est magnifique, le cadre si reposant ! La demeure est très bien entretenue ! Vous y trouverez également des animaux comme des ânes, des poneys et moutons ;) Des propriétaires si accueillant et d’une telle gentillesse !!! Nous n’hésiteront pas à revenir si l’occasion se présente. Le logement peut accueillir au minimum 15 personnes sans forcer. Merci de votre hospitalité et à très bientôt je l’espère !

Magnífica estancia durante este fin de semana en Mas Planella. Probablemente puedo decir que es de la mejores casas rurales que he visitado hasta la fecha, que no han sido pocas. Nos alojamos un total de 14 personas. La casa es enorme, con estancias amplias y exteriores igualmente inmensos. El entorno que la rodea es extraordinario, todo de montañas volcánicas donde predomina el verde, dándole un aspecto espectacular. La casa está muy bien cuidada y ofrece pequeños detalles que evidencian el interés de los propietarios por el bienestar de los huéspedes. El césped bien cortado, mobiliario de jardín a estrenar, útiles y carbón para la barbacoa, la piscina cuidada, … Se aprecia la inversión que los dueños han hecho en esta finca, a diferencia de otras casas rurales donde a veces te encuentras con muebles recuperados de aquí y de allá y que no encajan con una apariencia rural. Igualmente cuenta con una enorme sala polivalente con cristaleras con vistas preciosas, donde hay un proyector en el que poder películas o escuchar música. Los anfitriones, Lisa y Chris, muy correctos. Gente seria y comprometida que estuvieron en todo momento disponibles y nos brindaron su confianza desde un principio. Sin duda recomiendo esta casa.

Lo bueno: La casa está situada en un entorno magnífico. La cocina es amplia y el equipamiento es bueno (microondas, amplia nevera, lavavajillas). Dispone de un amplio salón y una sala auxiliar en la que hay una mesa de ping-pong. Tienen barbacoa y piscina y frente a la casa hay un gran espacio con césped y una mesa con tejadillo. Lo malo: Las camas no son nada cómodas y los edredones son pequeños (si te quieres tapar los pies, el edredón te llega a la cintura). El equipamiento de las habitaciones es mínimo (una mesita de noche con dos cajones y un pequeño armario viejo). Lo peor: Los propietarios viven en la casa de al lado y te sientes vigilado constantemente. Cuando te vas un rato de casa aprovechan para comprobar que todo esté “en orden”. Como vean que hay alguna cosa que no es de su agrado no esperan ni a que vuelvas para comentártelo, te encuentras con un mensaje en el móvil amenazándote con un cargo adicional de 300 Euros!! Luego resulta que llegas a casa y el “crimen cometido” ha sido que se te ha ocurrido sacar la mesa de ping-pong al césped para jugar. Lo raro es que no te lo hayan comentado antes, porque cuando llegas, te leen la cartilla con todo lo que no debes hacer!!. Cada mañana pasa el propietario a recordar el cumplimiento de las “normas”, por si acaso se te han olvidado. Por último, el día que dejas la casa, a las 16:30 viene el propietario a cobrar y a “recordarte amablemente” que en media hora te tienes que ir. En fin, me he llegado a preguntar si no habrían instalado cámaras en todas las habitaciones!!

Alquilamos la casa con la família y fué estupendo! Casa limpia y bonita, con piscina vallada ideal para que los niños no tengan peligro. El paisaje es impresionante, mucha tranquilidad. Puedes ir a ver los animales tranquilamente. Si tienes que celebrar una fiesta es ideal porque tienes una sala al lado de la casa donde puedes poner música, videos etc...y si hay niños o gente que quiere descansar puede hacerlo en la casa.

Beautiful old farmhouse with all mod cons, lovely pool and fantastic scenery. What more could you wish for? Lisa organised to have the fridge full before we arrived, and Chris visited daily to clean the pool. The village(Mieres) is only a 5 - 10 minutes walk. It has a great restaurant "Can Met" and a shop that sells great wine (red and rose) from the barrel. The Monday market in Olot (about 20minutes by car) was a great morning out. Bannoles is a fine town with a lovely lake and is worth a visit. Besalu just cannot be missed. L'Estartit is a lovely seaside town about an hours drive from Mieres. The mountain roads have an awful lot of bends, and require concentration. Also it is easy to miss the turn off for Mas Planella.

We stayed at Mas Planella for a week with three families, totaling 10 people. This 700 year-old barn has been beautifully restored and has more room, both inside and out, than we needed. The 5 bedrooms/4.5 bathrooms are perfect for groups travelling together and the large lounge, kitchen, dining and garden rooms allowed us to be together or to find a space to be alone. Everything you need to cook, grill and dine a large group, either inside or out, is provided. The grounds and pool are beautiful and well-maintained, and Chris and Lisa were a pleasure to deal with. Chris stopped by regularly during the week and was our best source for recommendations for restaurants, markets and activities - we always looked forward to his visits. The area has so much to offer. We loved walking into Mieres and buying local wine from the casks in the back of Tony's grocery, and Can Met is a great place for a meal or a drink. Santa Pau, Olot, Besalu and Banyoles are all within easy driving distance and have markets, restaurants, bakeries and activities worth checking out. The Pyrenees, France and Mediterranean beaches and fishing villages are within an hour's drive and Barcelona is only about 1.5 hours away. You can walk, hike volcanoes, ride horses, bike, canoe and shop, or just sit outside and relax. Highly recommended.

We went as a couple with friends. The track from the tarmac road needs some care, but once arrived, the property impresses with its location and facilities. Great views of surrounding hills and very peaceful ( some irrationally barking dogs nearby, at night, were being attended-to ), with masses of greensward to play on and well-protected swim pool for all. Rooms inside are generous, with castle steps to more generous bedrooms above. Plus a separarate games room with panoramic views for inclement weather or just reading and gazing anytime.A bar and village are not too far away; if you must have the sea then beaches are about an hour's drive. Just about verything you need built-in, with an attentive owner nearby as well. Recommended.

Mas Planella The first word that comes to mind in describing Mas Planella is perfect. My wife and I were traveling with our two sons, 4 & 2 years old, and wanted a quiet place in the country where they had room to roam and we could relax. This beautifuly restored farmhouse was perfect in every way. We arrived at the end of a long day of travel from Provence and were met by Chris, the owner. Knowing we were ready for an early dinner before the boys melted down, he called the local restaurant (Puig Sa Llanca) and coordinated for them to open an hour early, just for us. The dinner was incredible. Throughout our stay, Chris was the perfect concierge, providing advice on where to go and what to do as well as coordinating many small details. Whenever we needed something, he was there. Thanks Chris. The local area was perfect for us. Not too touristy but plenty to do within about an hours drive: Girona, Costa Brava beaches, Banyoles, Besalau, etc. The weather at the beginning of October was perfect for keeping the kids busy outside and touring Catalonia. And it was warm enough that the pool was still open. There is a locked fence around the pool to keep the kiddos out. The boys loved the farm animals (2 Shetland Ponies and 6 sheep) and the family dogs that greeted us every morning. Taking time to feed the ponies became a daily event and we spent many hours exploring the far reaches of the farm. The house itself is absolutely beautiful with excellent stone and woodwork and very nice fixtures. The kitchen was outfitted very well and Chris even found us some wild boar to give us a flavor of the local cooking. The house and grounds were exceptionally well kept. The restaurant we had dinner at twice, Puig Sa Llanca, was perfect for our family. The owner, Delores, was a perfect host, introducing us to the local cuisine and answering all our questions. She loved our boys and gave them the run of the place. It was the first time on our entire trip that we felt like we had stumbled into a truly "locals only" restaurant. Delores made us feel right at home. Thanks again Delores! I would also recommend L'Arn, about 10km towards Banyoles. My wife and I stopped there for a 10euro lunch and it was one of the top dining experiences we had during a month in Europe. Catalonia is an absolutely beautiful region and Mas Planella was the perfect base from which to explore. I’d recommend it to anyone traveling the area.