Hotel La Heredad Mas Collet

Hotel La Heredad Mas Collet is a chic traditional farmhouse, or masía, in the heart of one of Spain's most acclaimed wine regions, the beautifully hilly and secluded El Priorat, just two hours from Barcelona. 18th century farmhouses converted into rural hotels such as this one are quite common in the Catalán countryside, but not many offer guests 100 hectares of private estate to discover, with pines, vineyards, olive trees and hazelnuts and views of mount Picotxa and Montalt. And not many have had their original architectural details so finely accompanied by really tasteful contemporary design, especially evident in the 14 spacious rooms. The atmosphere is one of peace, tranquility and a certain dignified beauty – the perfect place to escape the modern world.

The rooms are all very comfortably furnished in contemporary style, and have pillow menus. The extensive grounds can be explored on foot - they can be rather steep so bring sturdy footwear. There is also a swimming pool, paddle tennis court and wine tasting room, the latter on the ground floor of the property. The hotel’s restaurant is run by chef Marc Pi Munte, who is a fine proponent of the much praised new Catalán cuisine. In addition to the restaurant, the ideal place to discover the great character of the region's wine is the bar, whose full collection of wines are placed several feet underground at the right ambience and humidity. Be sure to try the Mas Collet and Sendal, two wines produced by the estate.

Hotel La Heredad Mas Collet is located 45 km from Tarragona, a UNESCO heritage site, and city heritage of mankind and 150 kilometres from Barcelona (approximately one hour and fifty minutes by car). Outdoor activities nearby include beaches and golf courses within 30 minutes, as well as more than 40 wineries. The nearest airport is Reus which is approximately 40 minutes by car.