Mas el Mir

we had the most perfect experience at Mas el Mir! We could have stayed here foreverrrr. This is the kind of place that is beautiful at every season. When we went last weekend, weather was rainy and foggy which enhanced the magical, natural and quiet side of this place. Eva took care of us in the best possible way with delicious cuisine, nice talks and even a little gift for my birthday (so cute). We became best friend with the dogs and cats. It was like living in White Snow’s house. I have this image of me chilling on the couch, petting a sleepy cat, in the corner of the crackling fireplace, nice music playing in the background and hearing Eva cooking in the kitchen: per-fect.

It’s hard to put into words quite how wonderful this place is! From its incredible setting, to the stylish bohemian farmhouse interiors, the exquisitely tasteful, Michelin level food (local and organic), to the exceptional level of service from Eva and her team; our stay and experience at Mas el Mir was one of the best I’ve had in any hotel/BnB. If you’re looking an escape to a place where time slows, and all you can hear as you sit reading by the pool, gazing over the forested hills around, is the ring of cattle bells tinkling below, then this is the place for you. But be warned, you’ll never want to holiday anywhere else ever again. Thank you Eva for such a special holiday.

Amazing stay! Eva is so sweet and thoughtful. Every detail has been thought of. Great service, food, the place is incredible.

We booked last minute, and didn't quite check the details, so when we arrived it took us by surprise that the hotel is closed during the week. (This is October, not sure about other months) We had the self service apartment for 2 nights, which is a separate little stone building with its private bit of garden and outside sitting. We ended up loving the experience! A 10 min drive away - half of which is driving down the winding mountain dirt roads with farms along the way - you find 2 massive supermarkets next to eachother (Lidl and Esclat) with absolutely everything you need. In the town of Ripoll, there is pharmacy, more stores. We only ate at a restaurant once (always missed the opening hours somehow), but since we had a kitchen at the accomodation, it was not a problem.

This is not an easy one to place. Top-end mainly and with more than a hint of “wow”, but with some edges that are not smooth (and some may say, that it is better for that). Maybe fits into the shabby-chic bracker.||||5 minutes up a winding, and at times steep, single tracked road, is this large converted stone farmhouse, where you will be greeted by Eva – the charming, helpful, owner manager – if you can find the entrance. You may also get barked at by Trinny who in fact is a warm and friendly dog. ||||The location is green, rural, tranquil. The house has just five rooms and a small semi-detached guest house, and most of the time there are no staff present – there is an honesty bar and most other things you need to look after yourself, though Eva lives in part of the house and is available if needed., though occasionally hard to track down |||| Care and attention has been paid to the tasteful and calm décor, everything is unique, vintage and antique (from furniture through to taps, with wide aged floorboards and beams), though with modern standards so that all works well and there is high quality fresh linen and towels. There are no TVs or radios in the rooms (though there is a TV room with large flat screen TV and DVDs). The pool is pretty, in a spectacular spot, but a bit too short for length swimming. |||| I would strongly recommend dining here more than once. The cuisine is special. There is no choice of menu (though Eva will cater to food preferences). We had four course meals on three nights – each different, beautifully prepared, in local style but with innovation. The breakfasts buffets had a wide healthy and local selection.||||There are too many unique things about this place to do it justice - go and enjoy the pleasant surprises, but possibly not one for those with OCD!

Eva is an incredible hostess with a beautiful Catalan farmhouse that is expertly decorated and cared for. The attention to detail is better than I've seen in any other place we have stayed and somehow captured luxury with comfort and casual vibes. Our dog Edie was in heaven as well with the great hiking nearby and the furry friends she made at Mas El Mir. We can't wait to return!

If like us you found this place based on the beautiful pictures on the internet, you’ll be pleased to discover it’s even more beautiful in real life. Not one detail is left behind, and once you enter the courtyard by the heavy steel door you will instantly feel like you just arrived at home. The majestic building is renovated and decorated with great taste and respect of the rural character of the place. It’s a luxurious atmosphere, yet very rustic. There is everything you would possibly need : varied books, kids toys, maps, cats and a dog. The 180° view of the mountains is incredible, and the swimming pool invites you to enjoy it. And at that point you’ve not yet tasted the delicious food cooked by Eva with fresh local products. It could easily be served in a restaurant, and it’s not even expensive! One tip: stay longer than you were planning to, because you’ll never want to leave. We are already looking forward to our next stay. See you soon Mas El Mir !

Amazing place to stay. The most authentic vintage style hotel I have ever seen with high focus on local products. Even the soap, shampoo and toothpaste in your bathroom are local handmade products. Enjoy the dinner during your stay, because owner Eva is master chef, she cooks like a Michelin star!