Mas Oms, Girona

Pros

• The hotel's setting is idyllic, in a truly rural location with beautiful gardens and mountain views.
• Each of the historic farmhouse's six rooms has been carefully renovated to preserve original features like stone walls and wooden beams.
• The heated saltwater pool and garden terrace offer stunning views across the Gavarres massif.
• Extensive organic gardens supply produce to the farm-to-table restaurant, which specializes in flavorful, seasonal fare and natural wines. 

Cons

• The hotel is secluded in a hilly area of rural Catalonia, so you'll need a car to get to it and explore the area.

Authenticity

Mas Oms is the passion project of Céline and Julien, who dreamed of converting the 15th-century Catalan farmhouse into a small, eco-friendly retreat surrounded by nature. Interiors have been lovingly restored to preserve original features like traditional arched stone ceilings and wooden beams, and the historic outbuildings include a stone chapel and the remains of a watchtower. Among the 25-acre (10 ha) property you'll find tracts of native oak woodland, wildflower meadows planted to attract butterflies and birds, and organic vegetable gardens that supply the farm-to-table restaurant. 

Location

The farmhouse is nestled between the medieval city of Girona and the beaches of the Costa Brava, surrounded by the cork, oak, and pine forests of the Gavarres nature reserve. Getting there requires driving along a country road that twists through the trees and hills, and you'll have plentiful hiking trails and mountain biking routes on your doorstep. It's a 20-minute drive to the nearest beach and the town of Begur, where you'll find restaurants, shops, and other amenities. Girona is 30 minutes west, and Barcelona lies about 1.5 hours south. 

Rooms & Bathrooms

You can choose between six air-conditioned guest rooms and suites—each named for a different tree or flower found around the property. All offer spacious quarters decorated with neutral tones and natural textures, accented with historic details like antique furnishings, stone walls, and beamed ceilings (one even has the farm's original stone water trough repurposed as a sink). Some rooms feature a private balcony or terrace with stunning views of the garden and mountains. All have private bathrooms with showers and organic toiletries. For more space, upgrade to the Llimona suite, which sleeps up to five with a living room and separate bedrooms. 

Amenities

The heated outdoor saltwater pool is a centerpiece of the property, surrounded by a garden terrace and sun loungers with sweeping views over the countryside. Those looking for a wellness experience can book massages and healing treatments in the quiet treatment room or participate in guided meditation sessions and yoga classes. The outdoorsy can arrange for guided nature hikes or e-bike rentals. The on-site restaurant serves a generous breakfast spread of fresh, local ingredients (many straight from the garden), while evenings feature a farm-to-table dinner accompanied by a selection of natural wines and beers. There's also a small farm shop where you can pick up healthy snacks throughout the day.

Family-Friendliness

The hotel welcomes children over the age of 10 and has three rooms that can accommodate families of 3-5 people. While there aren't specific amenities catering to children, most youngsters will enjoy exploring the extensive grounds, splashing in the saltwater pool, and meeting the resident chickens and rabbits. A selection of board games, puzzles, and books can also be borrowed to keep the kids entertained. 

Sustainability

Mas Oms uses only natural products within the hotel and around the property and sources much of the produce for its kitchen from its organic garden, which is planted using biodynamic and permaculture principles. The eco-friendly saltwater pool is heated via solar panels, and bathrooms are stocked with eco-friendly dispensers and organic toiletries.