You might find it hard to believe that this home is only an hour's drive from Barcelona. Wander about the six hectares of virgin forest on which this 17th-century country home sits and you'll feel a world away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Taken over by chef Sophie Ruggles in 2017, the Australian chef converted the property into an eco-friendly gastronomic travel destination in which people can hold private events, enjoy personalised culinary experiences or simply enjoy the tranquillity of the Catalonian landscape. If you're in that latter group, there are plenty of ways to do just that, whether you're paddling about in the natural pool, lounging on one of the terraces or sitting around the fire pit once darkness descends.

The home's interior leans on the region's rustic architectural traditions, as seen with the wooden ceiling beams, exposed brickwork and terracotta tiling, but is otherwise marvellously contemporary, particularly the stylish bedrooms and sleek bathrooms. There's a modern kitchen in the house in case you fancy cooking for yourself, but there's another larger space in the converted barn in which Sophie can organise cookery classes, wine tastings or private chefs.

In the surrounding region of Alt Penedès, you'll find a wealth of walking routes, quaint hilltop towns and historic castles to visit. If you're craving a day by the seaside, however, the coastal town of Sitges is only fifty minutes away by car and offers a large range of sandy spots and coves to explore.
*The home is spread over two floors so it might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility
*Due to the location of this home, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay
*The home isn't suitable for children under the age of sixteen
-Hour Front Desk
Accessible Parking
Baby Bath
Balcony
Barbeque
Bathrobes
Bathtub
Beach / Pool Towels
Beach Essentials
Bicycles
Black-Out Blinds
Blender
Board Games
Cafetiere
Ceiling Fans
Central Heating
Child Friendly
Cleaning Products
Coffee Maker
Cooking Essentials
Cot / Crib
Courtyard
Desk / Workplace
Dishwasher
Dryer
Drying Rack
DVD Player
Early / Late Check-Out Available
Espresso Machine
Extra Pillows and Blankets
Fan
Fenced Property
Fire Extinguisher
Fireplace
First Aid Kit
Free Parking On Premises
Freezer
Fridge
Garden
Garden Games
Hair Dryer
Hammock
Hangers
Heated Towel Rail
Herb Garden
High Chair
Iron
Ironing Board
Juicer
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen Utensils
Laptop Friendly Workspace
Laundry Supplies
Library of Books
Luxury Bedding
Microwave
Mini Bar
Multiple Sets of Keys
Outdoor Audio
Outdoor Fireplace / Firepit
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Shower
Oven
Parking Available
Patio / Terrace
Pets Allowed
Pod Coffee Machine
Private Entrance
Private Parking
Private Washing Machine
Rain Shower
Record Player
Rice Maker
Sound System
Stair Gates
Stove
Sun Loungers / Beach Chairs
Sun Umbrellas
Swimming Pool
Throws
Toaster
Toiletries
TV
Umbrellas
Vacuum Cleaner
Washing Machine
Welcome Hamper
Wi-fi
Wine Cellar
Wine Cooler