"This family farmhouse, renovated and run by the tastemakers behind Barcelona’s hip Hotel Brummell, attracts both hardcore nature explorers and those pondering what a move to the countryside might look like. It ticks off the checklist of rural fantasies—there are chickens, an equestrian center, a golf course, and sink-into armchairs crying out for a good book. All without scrimping on those key urban essentials: an excellent restaurant and strong Wi-Fi. Outdoor pursuits are the thread connecting guests, making Mas Sant Marc somewhere casual, cozy, and the type of place where woolly socks serve you better than heels or dress shoes. The daytime uniform is Lycra-based—from athleisure right up to serious cycling attire—then layered in gilets come nightfall to compensate for that stone-house-in-the-country temperature drop. Lively chatter, particularly over breakfast, thrashes out what hiking route to follow, or who won last night’s battle at the billiard table. Massages can be reserved with a physiotherapist, and there’s an outdoor pool whose temperature can politely be described as “fresh”. (Ok, you might scream.) Those who haven’t adopted the ice-bath trend may be more interested in the hot springs at Dorres, a 20-minute drive away." - Gemma Askham,Jessica Benavides Canepa
