About this property
In between the city of Girona and the wild coast, with five stunning acres of gardens, fields and woodlands in the foothills of the majestic Catalan Pyranees, Can Ferriol is an exquisite, sustainably restored gem of Spanish heritage. Set in a privileged location in the pre-Pyranees volcanic region of La Garrotxa, Can Ferriol is 10 minutes from the medieval town of Besalu and a 45 minute drive to the Mediterranean sea. This 13th century farmhouse has been lovingly restored over 4 years and is now incredibly beautiful with the mastery of blending ancient nods from the past with spectacular contemporary design and comfort.
Can Ferriol is totally gorgeous inside and out. The villa borders farmland and the Fluvia River with countryside and mountain views all around. Guests are promised total seclusion, privacy and tranquility within beautiful surroundings. You will be at one with nature at the same time as enjoying fabulous modern amenities. The restoration of Can Ferriol was completed in 2020 with a prestigious LEED Platinum certification, the very first for a home in Spain. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognised green building certification that ensures buildings are designed and built sustainably, with high environmental performance in energy usage and water efficiency, CO2 emission reduction, high indoor environmental quality and stewardship of resources. The Platinum qualification is the very highest level of certification and a significant accolade. Within glorious countryside, guests can enjoy biking, hiking, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, bird watching and simply relaxing away from the stresses and strains of everyday life. The fabulous Concierge Team of Can Ferriol can also arrange workshops for wine tasting, cooking and herbalism as well as private chefs and other arrangements.
Can Ferriol boasts 7 exquisite bedroom suites, each offering dreamy bedroom spaces and sensational bathrooms. Some enjoy private terraces. The materials, textures, furnishings and pure simplicity of the rooms is absolutely stunning. There are bright colour pops against the cooling hues with cleverly sought bedside tables or luxurious linens. The minimalist design is a delight, emphasising the handpicked items throughout the villa. The bathrooms are sensational with a mix of sunken or freestanding baths, rainfall showers and so many shapes and sizes of beautiful stone sinks. Each unique bedroom suite is beautiful and enjoys fabulous garden and mountain views.
The Deer Suite is located on the the third level, facing southwest and enjoying expansive views of the estate and the mountains. Its kingsize bed is beautifully adorned and the ensuite bathroom offers a bath and rainwater shower. Doors open to a Juliette balcony where you can relax on the trendy armchairs admiring the breathtaking view. The ground floor Frog Room enjoys a queen size bed, luxury bathtub and rainwater shower and exclusive access to a high walled terrace. With a beamed ceiling and beautiful floor, the room is romantic and stunning. The villa’s Family Suite Masoveria offers guests wonderful comfort and some flexibility for their needs. The suite features a queen size bed and a sofabed, a kitchenette and a gorgeous bathroom. The cozy and quiet Whale Room is westerly facing on the second level. It enjoys stunning mountain and garden views from the room itself and from the private terrace with its deluxe hammock. The room offers a rainwater shower and a queen size bed. On the top level of the villa, the eastern facing Swallows Suite enjoys spectacular views of the mountains and garden and is visited by swallows in the spring and summer. The private terrace is the perfect spot to watch the sunrise. The suite’s kingsize bed boasts exquisite linens where guests enjoy the sleep of kings. The Turtle Suite faces southeast on the second level. It enjoys direct access to the largest private terrace where you can enjoy these beautiful surroundings. The suite features a kingsize bed and a luxury bathroom. Lastly, The Enamorats Room, otherwise known as ‘The Lovers Room’, faces southwest on the second level enjoying quiet luxury, a queensize bed, mountain and field views and a super sky and rainwater shower.
Throughout this wonderful villa you will find exquisite entertainment spaces enjoying exposed stone walls and beautiful beamed ceilings. The furnishings are incredibly luxurious and stylish. It is such a treat to stay here. The kitchen shows interior design brilliance in yellow and blue with warm wooden worktops on the central island. Throughout you will adore the cool flagstones, polished plaster and imaginative, decorative flair. The mellow hues are relaxing and elegant and are beautifully interspersed with artworks or soft furnishings that draw your eyes. There is radiant floor heating and cooling for your comfort, a fireplace and ceiling fans in the top floor master suites.
Outside, the total wonder continues with a stunning salt swimming pool, a barbecue area, hammocks, a trampoline and those breathtaking views. The gardens are brimming with fruit trees, colourful and architectural plants plus there are herbal and vegetable gardens. It really doesn’t get much better than this!
Can Ferriol enjoys the most stunning, peaceful location in the foothills of the Catalan Pyranees. Its privileged location in the pre-Pyranees volcanic region of La Garrotxa is 10 minutes from the medieval town of Besalu and a 45 minute drive to the Mediterranean sea and the Costa Brava’s seaside gems.
Catalonia’s Pyranees are an all-season playground offering raw natural beauty, fantastic skiing and snowboarding, incredible hiking paths to the jewel-like lakes and valleys of the Parc Nacional d’Aiguestortes i Estancy de Sant Maurici, the low-lying countryside of Cerdanya and the dramatic climbing terrain of the Serra del Cadi. With majestic scenery, plunging valleys, snow-dusted peaks, thousand-year-old monasteries, outstanding Romanesque architecture and fabulous gastronomy, hikes within the Catalan Pyrenees uncover so many delights.
Besalu is a fabulous medieval town featuring an 11th century Romanesque bridge over the Fluvia River, a restored mikveh or ritual Jewish bathhouse dating from the 11th century, the remains of a medieval synagogue and a fascinating Museum of Miniatures. The enchanting town is very beautiful and offers stunning views. You will find old stone buildings, gorgeous little pottery shops and a good range of cafes and restaurants. There is a lively market on Tuesdays. During the first weekend in September there is a medieval festival with the locals in costumes conducting re-enactments and displays of juggling along with medieval music.
South of Besalu is the Banyoles Lake where the 1992 Olympic rowing races took place. It is an excellent location for picnics. The neighbouring town of La Bisbal is the centre of Catalonia’s ceramics industry so a good place to pick up a few souvenirs. It is also home to the Palace Castle of the Bishops of Girona.
Girona is Northern Catalonia’s largest city. It is a fabulous jewellery box of galleries, museums, Gothic churches and a wonderful dining scene, all sprinkled along a web of cobbled lanes and medieval walls. The Riu Onyar separates the walkable historic centre from the gleaming commercial centre on the west. Outside of Barcelona, Girona offers the best nightlife and dining scene.
If you want a day at the beach you can head for The Gulf Of Roses, the most northeastern bay on the Catalan coast of Spain. The bay is 16km wide and is formed by the valley of the Fluvia River and the estuaries of the Manol and Muga Rivers. At the northern end of the bay, Roses has the largest fishing fleet of the Costa Brava as well as splendid west facing beaches, glorious sunsets and excellent tourist amenities. If you want to head further south, you can visit the gorgeous, idyllic town of Tamariu which is embraced by pine clad headlands. Its horse shoe shaped beach is very pretty, sheltered and boasts sparkling, turquoise waters. Just behind the beach is a promenade with cozy cafes, restaurants and shops. Further south still is the upmarket Llafranc and its stunning beach. It is little wonder that it attracts film stars, artists and the rich. Llafranc boasts a fantastic cocktail of chic restaurants and bars, authentic fishing boats, inviting turquoise waters and luxury yachts, all surrounded by glorious fragrant pine trees.
Accommodation
The Masia
Can Ferriol is a 13th century Spanish farmhouse in the foothills of the Catalan Pyranees just 1.5 hours from Barcelona. The masia sleeps up to 14 and has 7 bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. The property borders farmland and the river Fluvia and is situated on 5 acres of garden, field and woodlands including a pool and bbq area among other amenities.
Ground Floor
- Ample living room with comfortable sofas and access to the garden
- Large fully-equipped kitchen with access to the garden and breakfast bar
- Dining room for 10 people and access to the garden
- Office area with working desk
- Utility room with washing machine and dryer
- Guest toilette
- Bedroom with queen size bed, access to a private terrace and en-suite bathroom with bath and walk-in shower room
First Floor
- Family bedroom with a queen-size bed, sofa bed, small kitchennete with fridge and cooker and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with queen-size bed, access to a private terrace with hammock and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with king-size bed, access to a terrace and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with queen-size bed and en-suite shower room
Top Floor
- Bedroom with king-size bed, juliette balcony and en-suite bathroom with bath and walk-in rain shower
- Bedroom with king-size bed, access to a private terrace and en-suite bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Private salt-water swimming pool
- Large terraced area
- Herbal and vegetable garden
- Bordering river
- Various sun loungers
- Barbecue area
- Outdoor dining
- Covered terrace
- Hammocks
- Trampoline
- Fruit trees
- Private parking
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Radiant floor heating/cooling
- Wine cooler
- Ceiling fans
- Fireplace
- Washing machine
- Dryer
Tourist License Number: hutg-057756-71