Costa Brava, SpainVall-llobrega
Hotel Restaurant Mas del Sol
Fourteenth-century Catalan masia
Vall-llobrega Costa Brava, Spain
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
Fourteenth-century Catalan masia
A fourteenth-century stone farmhouse operates as a quiet country inn, surrounded by olive groves and lavender just inland from the coast.
What it’s good at
Notable
A fourteenth-century stone masia anchors the property, preserving exposed masonry in heritage suites.
Listed
Contemporary annexes with private garden terraces complement the original stone farmhouse structure.
Listed
Surrounding Baix Empordà olive groves and market-driven Catalan dining ground each stay.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A contemporary design sensibility brightens the rooms and suites with graphic wallpapers and modern furniture; most of the rooms and suites are housed in newer buildings, though a handful are set in the original house.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The beaches of Palamós sit minutes to the south, while quiet country lanes wind through the Baix Empordà.
The rooms
Six rooms occupy the original farmhouse with weathered stone walls, while modern annex rooms open onto private terraces.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor saltwater pool sits on the north lawn, lined with loungers facing the stone facade of the masia.
Restaurant
Le Bistro del sol
The kitchen serves market-driven Catalan tapas and grilled specialties across stone-vaulted dining rooms and jasmine-covered outdoor pergolas.
At the table
A wooden credenza in the ground-floor lounge holds wine and coffee for guests to pour throughout the day.
How it began
First recorded in 1315 as Mas Ginesta des Pontiró, the estate served local families for seven centuries before its 2021 restoration.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.