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.