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Can Marcer de la Penya - 10 mins from Sitges, 40 mins from Barcelona, Sleeps 22

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Marvellous views of the Garraf Natural Park opposite
Heated, child friendly, salt water pool
Shaded dining area overlooking Garraf Natural park. Seating for 40/60 Guests.
Chill out zone with bar. Wedding dance area next to party room inside.
Lower terrace area for drinks and sunbathing

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
10 bedrooms9+ bathroomsSleeps 22750 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Barcelona, Catalonia
  • Sitges Beachfront
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • San Sebastian Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Balmins Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Cardona Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Garraf

2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Manresa Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Mont Blanc Bedroom

3 Single Beds

Montserrat Bedroom

1 King Bed

Pedrera Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Penedes Bedroom

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Poblet Bedroom

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Ripoll Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Siurana Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

9 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Cardona Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Garraf Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Guest washroom

Toilet

Manresa Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Montserrat Bathroom

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Pedrera Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Penedes Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Poblet Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Pool washroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Ripoll Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Siurana Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Can Marcer de la Penya - 10 mins from Sitges, 40 mins from Barcelona, Sleeps 22

Events eg. weddings, parties, film locations, corporate and wellness retreats must be pre-agreed with the owner before booking. Max. 50 Guests including those staying at the villa.

Please note: Although we're in the hills, this is a residential neighbourhood, so local noise regulations must be followed at all times. Loud music or noise such as: amplified music, bands, discos (including silent), are not permitted outside at any time.

All DJs and/or bands must set up inside and specifically in the party room as instructed.

After 10:00 PM, the swimming pool, front courtyard, and lawn areas are off-limits to respect our neighbours, but Guests may continue to use the top terrace, BBQ bar, and chill-out areas in front of the villa as long as noise levels are kept to less than 60DB.

Welcome to the Can Marcer de la Penya Guest House, a 17th century masia (Catalan word for large country house) that once produced 140,000 litres of wine a year. It has been restored to a high standard, but with care to maintain much of its original character.

Sleeps 22 Guests (with additional beds available for up to 26 Guests in total €50 per night.)

It’s a perfect location for Large Groups of Friends, Multi-Generational Family Gatherings, Weddings, Wellness or Corporate Retreats.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
- Sitges is only 10 minutes drive to awesome beaches, restaurants, bars, nightlife, boutiques, culture, water sports, sailing, horse riding and golf courses.
- Easy ride to Barcelona airport only 30 minutes away with lots of low cost airlines
- For a city retail and culture fix we’re only 40 minutes drive to Barcelona centre.
- Rural space and tranquillity, with wonderful walks or picturesque bike rides in the Garraf Natural Park opposite or the Olerdola or Foix Natural Parks nearby.
- Local Supermarkets, tennis and padel courts are just 5 minutes drive in Sant Pere de Ribes
- In the heart of Penedes wine country and 20 minutes to the famous Cava wine regions where you can go on local and internationally renowned bodega tours.
- Catalan history- this is not only a beach and party place, we’re steeped in history – from Roman settlements to Cistercian and Benedictine monasteries to Medieval castles and Art Nouveau architecture.
- Activities for Kids – in addition to watersports, minigolf and horse-riding, there’s Barcelona football club 30 minutes away, Port Aventura Theme Park, Aqualeon Water Park and Ferrari Land all around 30/40 minutes away

FAMILY AND LARGE GROUP HOLIDAYS
Can Marcer has lots of space for everyone, with spacious bedrooms and multiple areas to be altogether or to be alone. BBQ area, gym, yoga mats, table tennis, pool table and swimming pool that can be heated if required. If you’re celebrating a special occasion there are all the services you need to make your stay extra special.

FOR KIDS
Can Marcer has lots of space for kids to run around and has many children’s amenities:
- Table tennis
- Various board games, jigsaws, toys and ball games
- Children’s cutlery, bowls and plates and microwave for heating bottles
- High chairs and cots/cribs with linen and towels for children.
- Heated swimming pool with child friendly steps

CORPORATE RETREATS
Ideally placed for corporate retreats, located just 30 minutes from the Fira de Barcelona conference centre, yet is in a private, rural location overlooking the Garraf Natural Park with a view down to the sea at Sitges. This spacious villa provides the spaces for your team to come together or breakout into smaller groups in a relaxed, ideas inspiring environment.
- separate beds
- Ensuite bathrooms for all but one bedroom
- High Speed Fibre optic Broadband WIFI
- Conference room facilities – white board, projector and screen, meeting table, printer
- Multiple meeting and workspaces both inside and outside
- Local Chef and Maid services and many local activities available.

YOGA RETREATS
Can Marcer’s peaceful rural location provides the perfect, calm setting for yoga retreats
- Separate single beds and all bedrooms are ensuite except one
- Yoga areas both inside and al fresco
- Yoga mats available for rental
- Vegetarian Chef Service available
- Multiple dining areas and quiet areas to meet together or for privacy

WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Can Marcer provides beautiful accommodation for up to 26 people to relax and enjoy, as well as a sensational setting and services available to organise your own special celebration for up to 50 Guests (including those staying at the masia).
- Pagoda lawn is a lovely setting for your wedding ceremony
- Welcome drinks either in the front courtyard or by the pool bar
- Caterers and Chef Services are available to create a delicious feast
- Chill out area for the music and dancing
- It’s an easy location for your Guests to get to with several low cost airlines going to Barcelona, and lots for them to do in the area if they want to stay longer.

Contact us to find out more about our Wedding, Wellness and Corporate Retreat Packages.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
We have been keen to retain the period features of the house and make it as eco friendly as possible.
- We buy locally produced products and use local materials
- Water is a precious commodity here, so we are careful not to use more than we need. There’s a cocoa husk filtration system to clean the water which we use to irrigate the land and we collect rainwater to water the plants.
- Plastic- There's an osmosis water purification system for drinking water to cut down on the amount of plastic bottles used.
- Recycling – there are labelled bins at the villa to separate waste.
- To save on energy there are LED lights throughout and we ask Guests to turn off aircon/appliances when they’re not using them.

Even though we’re close to all the fun and facilities of Sitges and Barcelona, we remain close to nature, in a rural setting, with stunning views of the Garraf Natural Park. It’s comforting to know that every year the sparrow hawks, house martins and Tawny owls will return to their nests and lay their eggs to produce the next generation of life.

- 10 spacious bedrooms and 9 bathrooms
- Sleeps 22 (extra beds available)
- Private, heated by prearrangement, swimming pool
- Aircon in 6 bedrooms, kitchen, games room and ceiling or floor fans in other rooms.


SERVICES INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY:
- The Home Manager will be at the villa to welcome you and to provide support throughout your stay.
- Luxury linen, bath and pool towels
- Final check-out clean and laundry included
- High Speed Fibre Optic Broadband WIFI
- Hairdryers in all bathrooms
- Coffee, tea, milk, sugar, salt, pepper, herbs, hand soap, washing powder, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, toilet rolls to get you started
- 2 baby cots
- 2 high chairs

INSIDE:
- Two fully equipped kitchen
- 3 large fridges , 2 with freezers and 3 small fridges
- Washing machine, iron and ironing board
- Two large living rooms with flat screen TV, and 100s of DVDs, games and books
- Table tennis. pool table
- Dining room
- The dining terrace outside overlooks the Garraf park and the sea.

OUTSIDE:
- Private swimming pool ( which can be heated when temperatures are above 15°C for an extended swimming season).
- Parking area outside the villa for around 10 cars, and a private car park for up to 6 cars.

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS:
- The Pedrera Bedroom - Two singles or King size (2m x 1.8m) and sofabed. Total: 3 beds. Airconditioning.
- The Cardona Bedroom - Two singles or King size (2m x 1.8m). Total: 2 beds. Airconditioning.
- The Manresa Bedroom - Two singles or King size (2m x 1.8m). Total: 2 beds. Floor fan
- The Montblanc Bedroom - Two singles or King size (2m x 1.8m) and one single (2m x 0.9m). Total: 3 beds. Ceiling fan.
- The Ripoll Bedroom - Two singles or King size (2m x 1.8m). Total: 2 beds. Floor fan.
- The Montserrat Suite - King size double (2m x 1.8m). Total: 1 bed. AIrconditioning.
- The Siurana Bedroom - Two singles or King size (2m x 1.8m) and a sofabed. Total: 3 beds. Airconditioning.
- Poblet Suite - 2 rooms - Two singles or King size (2m x 1.8m), single and small double. Total: 4 beds. Ceiling fan
- Penedes - King size double, 1 small double and a sofabed. Total: 3 beds. Airconditioning
- Garraf - Two singles or King size (2m x 1.8m), sofabed. Total: 3 beds. Ceiling fan and Airconditioning.

- All have ensuite bathrooms except Mont Blanc that shares with Ripoll
- Single beds can be made up as a super king size double.

EXTRA SERVICES:
- Chef Service - breakfast, lunch, BBQ, dinner - sample menus available
- Additional beds for up to 26 Guests staying at the villa in total
- Grocery shopping before arrival
- Wine and cava delivered to the villa
- Airport pickups/drop offs
- Yoga and Massage
- Extra Maid Service
- Pool Heating
- Paella cookery class
- Bicycle hire and tour guide

We look forward to welcoming you to Can Marcer de la Penya!

Property manager

Ginette

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Yes all ages
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
By prearrangement. Max 50 inc. those at villa
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
To be discussed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside using ashtrays provided
Events and parties by prearrangement only. Max 50
To respect the neighbours and observe local laws,
Only people listed on the booking form are allowed

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: By prearrangement. Max 50 inc. those at villa
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number HUTB-007063

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sitges

Located in Sitges Town Center, a neighbourhood in Sitges, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sitges Beachfront and Castelldefels Beach. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Barcelona, Catalonia

What's nearby

  • La Ribera Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sitges Beachfront - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • San Sebastian Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Aiguadolc Port - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Balmins Beach - 11 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Sitges Station - 11 min walk
  • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Pizza del Pecado - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mont Roig Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Oca - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Can Marti - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Francesco - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Can Marcer de la Penya - 10 mins from Sitges, 40 mins from Barcelona, Sleeps 22 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Can Marcer de la Penya - 10 mins from Sitges, 40 mins from Barcelona, Sleeps 22 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Can Marcer de la Penya - 10 mins from Sitges, 40 mins from Barcelona, Sleeps 22?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Can Marcer de la Penya - 10 mins from Sitges, 40 mins from Barcelona, Sleeps 22?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Can Marcer de la Penya - 10 mins from Sitges, 40 mins from Barcelona, Sleeps 22 located?

This family-friendly Sitges villa is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of La Bassa Rodona Beach and Sitges Beachfront. La Ribera Beach and Can Llopis Romanticism Museum are also within 10 minutes. Sitges Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Villa

Our family and friends enjoyed a wonderful stay in this charming and spacious villa. The private outdoor areas, stunning views, proximity to local attractions, and the authentic Spanish charm, lush gardens, well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and the overall ambiance that makes it a perfect getaway for relaxation and exploring the region. The owners and the manager were exceptional - communication was clear and they were so helpful in every way. This was truly a once in a lifetime experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical week

We had a group of fourteen celebrating my 60th birthday. The Villa was perfect. The beds were very very comfortable. I have nice beds at my home but I wanted to bring the bed at the villa home with me. The kitchen also had everything a person could possibly want or need to make meals, including multiple refrigerators and a stash of alcohol (honor system) should you run out. I was also pleasantly surprised that someone came every morning to tidy the kitchen and the garden. We also used a recommended massage therapist and home chef that was recommended by the owner. I wish both had just moved in with us😂. Ginette makes very good recommendations. Peter met us on the first day and gave us the history of the house, a tour of the property and even showed several of us where to grocery shop and park in Sitges. When booking I didn’t realize you can not walk to Sitges so you will need a car. And the only tiny problem we had was figuring out keys and lights. There are lots of doors to the property and we wanted to make sure it was secure when we left so we had to figure out who had hers when we went different places and returned at different unknown times. Multiple keys for the outside gate would be nice. And, I finally figured out how to light up the garden properly on the last night. There are some solar lights that come on automatically but The other lighting has to be turned on. My recommendation is to figure it out with Peter help on day one. Overall it was a magical weeK
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picture Perfect

The home was just as pictured and described. Very welcoming atmosphere and amazing views. Communication with the owner and property manager was easy and clear. Absolutely no complaints and wouldn't hesitate to book this home again if and when we return to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

alexia m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour en famille

Très belle propriété avec chambres spacieuses et confortables. Bon emplacement 10 min de la plage et des commerces, idéal pour grande famille, jardin très spacieux et décoré avec charme ainsi que de nombreux équipements pour jouer et se relaxer. Espace barbecue très agréable et piscine ensoleillée toute la journée.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Even A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply exceptional

We were a diverse group of friends celebrating several milestones, and we're so glad we could mark them at this beautiful place. Ginette and Peter were amazing hosts, who couldn't have done more to make our stay special. The property itself might be the most beautiful house I've ever stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing holiday had by all

Cannot compliment the owners enough for the attention they gave us from booking to check in and during our stay. The spaciousness of the villa is perfect for a big group. There is plenty of space to come together as one but the way the villa is set out means that there are different sections that mean you don’t always feel the size of the big group at all times. The two kitchens are super handy but we found the main kitchen was such a lovely central hub of activity. The outside area is as amazing as the pictures make it look. The views are stunning and there is such a lot of space for people to sit and either get sun or shade. The BBQ area is such a lot of fun and you can all mill around and watch the chefs and have a drink at the bar. We hired e-bikes and that was fun. The company dropped them off and collected. That was excellent. The owner put us in tough. I would not brave a manual in the heat! There is a lovely 5k track that loops into the valley around the villa. There are some really steep hills but you can run a lot of the way if you’re up for a morning run. Otherwise it’s a nice challenge walk. Sitges itself is wonderful and it really is a 10 minute drive in. Less to the closest Carabo (big supermarket). There is one restaurant about 10 minutes walk and some of us went there for drinks one day and for a meal another. Was lovely but you wouldn’t want to go there more than once or twice during a two week stay I don’t think. A car is necessary. Cabs from Sitges are reluctant to collect people from the villa because the dirt track leading up to the villa is bumpy. We ordered a few cabs from the restaurant as they have no probs going there. We were also dropped off by cabs no problem. We hired two cars between three families and on some occasions the driver did two drop offs into Sitges because it is so close. That worked well. Basically, the villa is so beautiful that there were days when we just didn’t want to leave! We were a group of 20 and we had the most amazing time. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex H., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable

Lovely Villa. Very beautiful. Spacious and well appointed. Only drawback: rough road in and out
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Une villa magnifique et des hôtes charmants.

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans la villa de Ginette et Peter qui ont été aux petits soins pour nous. La maison est parfaitement équipée et est très spacieuse ce qui permet à chacun d’avoir son indépendance même à plus de 20 personnes. Le cadre (quelle vue!!!) est la situation sont parfaits si vous cherchez le calme tout en étant prêt de Sitges. La villa est décorée avec beaucoup d’attention et on se sent vraiment chez soi. En résumé nous recommandons fortement. Encore merci à Ginette et Peter.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tayo A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful accommodation

Absolutely fantastic, the villa is beautiful, everything you could possible need is available, we had an amazing time hope we get the chance to go back soon! Thank you Peter and Ginette.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can't wait to return

As villa owners ourselves, we were very happy the villa and had a wonderful time around the pool and outdoor dining. The owner Peter was always available as well as his property manager. Great location from Sitges and the train station with Barcelona only a 45 minute ride. Looking forward to our return.

10/10 Excellent

Stina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

This villa has all you can wish for! We were six families with kids (age 2-11) celebrating our 40th birthdays. The place is spacious and so well looked after, with attention to every detail. The cook and meal service was excellent! A yoga teacher came to the house a coupe of times for private classes. Contact with the owners was very easy and professional from start to finish. Practicalities at arrival and check out was very smooth. Would highly recommend this place, and hope to come back in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Katya and Mathieu L.

Great location

Thank you Peter and Ginette for your warm hospitality. We were a large group of 10 adults and 13 kids. We had plenty of room and everyone had a lot of fun. The location was perfect - close to Sitges, between Barcelona and Tarragona. The house was very well equipped to receive us all. Highly recommend for a large group of family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Itamar L., London, United Kingdom

A fantastic house for a team retreat

Beautiful villa with a very attentive housekeeper and owner. Great for large teams due to the many bedrooms, office, wifi and outdoor sitting/dining area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

CONSTANCE C.

Wonderful stay in Can Marcer de la Penya

The accommodation is just amazing! the house is warm and peaceful. We spent a week there for a company event. and we all enjoyed the place. Jana is an amazing housekeeper! Ginette & Peter are so kind and helpful. I will definitely recommend this place. Thanks again!

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Wonderful villa

Our family has just spent two weeks at this wonderful villa to celebrate my husband's 70th birthday. Our party comprised 8 adults and 7 children and we had the most fantastic time. The accommodation is superb and there is so much to do that it's almost a shame to leave it and visit the surrounding areas! Besides the pool area and the games room, there are so many books and games for all ages that it is simply mind-boggling! Having said that, we did have a couple of trips to Barcelona as well as to Sitges which were very interesting. You do need a car as the location is very rural and the views over the Natural Park are magnificent. Jana (the housekeeper) and her team were marvellous and so helpful. We would recommend this villa to anyone who is looking for an 'away from it all' break and we are just looking for another excuse to stay there again ourselves!! Ginette and Peter - you have a truly amazing property here and you have equipped it with absolutely everything that your guests could possibly need. Thank you so much.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amir F.

Beautiful property

We had a great time. Very Large house. Easily accommodated 17 of us. Extremely quiet neighborhood, close to the beach and grocery stores. Extremely clean especially given the age of the house. The house is apparently 400 years old and has been mostly remodeled. 50% of the bedrooms have an AC. Despite the lack of AC, we had no issues with the heat in mid July. The pool is also perfect. I highly recommend the property and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marion M.

Wunderbarer Ort für große Gruppen mit Rückzugsmöglichkeiten

Die Villa ist liebevoll eingerichtet, ohne für Kinder zu kompliziert zu sein. Auch können sich Einzelne mal zurück ziehen. Die Sitzgelegenheiten draußen sind toll, der Blick wunderschön. Es ist einfach für alles gesorgt, um einen entspannten Urlaub zu verbringen! Die Gastgeber begegnen ihren Gästen mit Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft, auch das ist sehr angenehm. Absolut empfehlenswert!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lora N.

Our expectations were high from the description and pictures and all were exceeded!

There are no words to adequately describe this brilliant Villa! It was perfection, paradise. We had a family vacation for 20 of us. We were 12 adults and 8 grandchildren. There was more than enough room for all of us whether it was early morning yoga on the terrace or everyone in the pool. The location in the hills is perfect, the house is perfect and Jana, the housekeeper was wonderful. The owners were more than patient and very helpful with all of our pre-trip questions. You do want to have a car to go out on excursions in the area and into Barcelona. It is an easy trip to Barcelona. You can either drive in which we did or drive to the bus or train station. The little town of Sant Pere De Ribes was a hidden gem with restaurants and coffee shops and an organic grocers as well as a full service grocery store. I would recommend this property to anyone as you will NOT be disappointed and we will be back for sure. Do not leave without at least one night with the Chef Maria. We did one and all agreed we should have done more! What a feast. Thank you Ginette, Peter and Jana!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mårten B.

WOW ett helt magiskt hus med en mycket vacker utsikt.

Uppfyllde alla våra förväntningar och mer där till. Återvänder mer än gärna.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine B., NIORT

Merveilleuse Villa

Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour dans cette villa du 14 au 21/04/18, Les 10 chambres sont toutes superbes, très grandes et les salles de bains avec WC très jolie. La piscine, les chaises longues, le bar de la piscine, la tonnelle et les canapés de jardin c est vraiment très beau et confortable. La vue sur la vallée et la mer est fantastique !! Nous avons fait appel à Suzanna et Maria pour la cuisine du déjeuner et du dîner tous les jours de la semaine et nous nous sommes régalés, elles cuisines vraiment très très bien et sont très gentilles et nous demandaient toujours ce que nous voulions manger pour nous faire plaisir. Je vous conseille vivement cette location car les prestations sont hauts de gamme, la villa est très agréable et le personnel très gentil. Sitges est à 7km, c est très rapide d accès. la villa n a pas de voisins proche donc vous pouvez faire du bruit sans risquer de déranger le voisinage 🎶. La salle de jeu avec billard 🎱 et table de ping-pong 🏓 c est sympa pour jouer en famille.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Susan R.

Great place for our family reunion!

We loved the Masia and it's location to Barcelona, Montserrat, Tarragona and the wineries. A suggestion for the owners would be to make it clear that the doorways are very low, the house water is not drinkable, you have to pay extra for heating the pool and the house water heating system is not convenient. We appreciated Jana the housekeeper and her care for us which helped make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adi L.

A perfect place for a family gathering!

This was a perfect villa for our 22 party members both adults and kids. Ginette, Peter & Jana are amazing hosts, very responsive and so kind to help us plan our trip from A-Z. The Villa website is very helpful and gives great tips -tour ideas, local chef and more. We had a wonderful time at this magical place. Thank you again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ema s.

Perfect Villa

We have spent a great week in Villa Can Marcer de Penya. The Villa is just beautiful and the garden too. It is very safe for children and the game room is very useful. Everything was very cleaned when we came in and we have been warmly welcomed by the home manager. The bedrooms are nicely decorated and huge. The two living-rooms has a large choice of DVDs and allow everyone to have its own privacy. We had an excellent stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ashleigh l.

Exceptional large villa near Barcelona!

Where to start with this gem of a property!! What an amazing week this was for myself and my 16 family members. One that we will never forget! This beautifully presented Spanish property is everything a large family/group should require when looking to get away and seek some of the beautiful Spanish sunshine we were lucky enough to have had. The support and help from the two hosts Ginette and Paul was excellent, always quick to reply to any enquiries and extremely helpful which is always reassuring when organising large groups! Nothing is ever too much hassle. On our arrival we were greeted by Jana, the housekeeper of this property. An extremely helpful, polite and approachable lady who ensures that everything runs smoothly during your stay. We were shown a tour of the property which helped give us time to get our 'bearings' of the villa and ask any questions. Once again nothing was ever too much hassle and we were made to feel at home from the moment we arrived. The villa layout is excellent, with a main kitchen and lounge located in the centre of the property. All of the bedrooms are magnificent and quirky in their own way, giving each room it's own personality. The villa as a whole was spotless... Jana and the ladies obviously work very hard in the short turn around prior to new parties arriving. The outside space (where we spent most of our time) is outstanding. The large dining room table offers a perfect location for family meals and late evening gatherings with beautiful scenic views of the surrounding park. The pool it must be said is the focal point during the day, and a beautiful one of which it must be said. With plenty of shaded seating it makes a perfect location for long summer days. The local shops are only a 5 - 10 minute drive away, making it easy to fill the fridge of everything you need. A car is essential! Overall a stunning villa that offered us everything we wanted for a special family occasion, one of which we could not recommend more highly.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sharon T.

I loved this villa and location!

The owner was helpful, flexible and very accomodating. The villa is full of quirky charm, each of the bedrooms having its own appeal and all but one its own great ensuite. The decor and furnishings are lovely and ecclectic giving a real home from home feel and comfort. The local staff too are proffessional, friendly and helpful and a local cook, María, cooked & served us a couple of wonderful and very generous meals by private arrangement. The pool was heated to a perfect temperature and, late April, we were lucky the weather was sunny and warm throughout, so we were able to use it daily. The views & birdsong are fabulous and it is a very tranquil spot, (though a short drive to lively Sitges & Barcelona), and you can take walks in the national park straight from the premises. We were 14 in our party and very comfortbly accomodated at dinning tables both in and outdoors and in the 9 bedrooms. My bed and linnen, atleast, was deliciously comfortable. We had a wonderful holiday and I am very happy to eagerly recommend this villa to others. Car is essential and i recommend SatNav.

About the host

Hosted by Ginette

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We're an English family from London. Our son was born in Madrid and we lived in Barcelona since 2000. We bought this Catalan masia (large country house) in 2001. We chose this villa because of its fantastic location. It has everything - a peaceful, rural location with lovely views and yet is only 5 minutes from the shops, 10 minutes from buzzing Sitges, 30 minutes from the airport , 40 minutes from Barcelona centre and is surrounded by wine country, gastronomic delights and exciting historical places to explore. So it satisfied my husband's love of country life, I can still escape to galleries, museums, theatres and city life that I love and we can go off together discovering new interesting places.

When we arrived there was a tiny kitchen with only a stone sink and a cold tap. Most of the cooking was done on the open fireplace in the dining room. Every room had swallows nesting in them and we had to wait for the birds to hatch and learn to fly before we could start painting. The birds used to peck on the windows in the morning for us to let them in. There was one shower with only a hot tap so we had to wash in buckets.

Built in 1605 this was a wine producing house surrounded by vineyards. Every year we enjoy seeing how our Guests are using the house and thinking of new projects to make new improvements. We hope you have a wonderful stay!

Why they chose this property

We chose this area because we have the best of every world - Barcelona is a great city full of culture and great design and architecture, by the sea yet only a couple of hours drive to go skiing. We chose the house because we are in a quite rural location with beautiful walks into the hills, yet a stone's throw from all the bars, fashion and beaches of Sitges. The airport is only 30 minutes away and Barcelona 40 mins away so its a fantastic location and well communicated.

There are so many places to visit - vineyards, monasteries, cava bodegas, water parks and port aventura, wonderful Catalan Medieval towns, Montserrat mountains and monastery as well as to the Buddhist Monastery in the Garraf Natural Park both of which are wonderful for walking.

What makes this property unique

The great thing about the house is that you can happily have 26 + people staying, yet everyone can find their own space without feeling on top of eachother. The kids always have something to do and can run around to their hearts content.

For corporate groups they have the high speed internet and facilities they need to work, and can strengthen their team by living and working together in this lovely setting. Yet its spacious enough to find seclusion and peace when needed, and there are many many activities to participate in nearby.

For wellness groups they enjoy being close to nature and fresh air with delicious healthy food and sunshine. They usually spend all their time at the masia and never get bored because they can take their meals in different areas of the house or practise yoga and meditate also in different places.

Once you get to the house, you can really relax - it is a world of its own where you can just enjoy yourself without any real need to go anywhere else if you don't feel like it.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish