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Mas Mateu Costa Brava exterior

Mas Mateu

Location: Costa Brava, Spain

Bedrooms: 10

Guests: 18 + 7

For those who have ever yearned to stay in a house voted “Best Residence in Europe”, Mas Mateu is one of the few to have ticked that

box. It’s an exquisitely restored 18 th century mansion that is part of an expansive estate, steeped in Catalan history and sumptuous grandeur, with magnificent views of the distant snow-capped Pyrenees and just a few miles from the attractions on the Costa Brava. Here you’ll have a personal team of staff providing top drawer service and a fabulous range of activities at your disposal during your stay at this luxury villa. From an energetic game of Padel tennis or cycle ride in the glorious Gavarres National Park to a relaxing swim in the outdoor pool or catching a movie in your home cinema, there’s something for everyone. Horse-lovers will be in seventh heaven too, as the estate includes a prestigious dressage school.

Inside Mas Mateu

  • Almost 100m² in size, the main living space offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped Pyrenees through floor to ceiling windows and doors

  • Within the main house there are seven suites and three bedrooms, all en-suite and individually decorated using locally sourced fabrics and unique family heirlooms. Some of the larger suites have private sitting areas, fireplaces and terrace access

  • Extra space is available in the three-bedroom Director House and/or the two-bedroom Guard House

  • Make yourself at home in the beautifully furnished sitting rooms with log-burning fireplaces or in the well-stocked library

  • Relax in the games area, shooting pool or playing cards

  • Watch a movie from a wide range of options in the comfortable home cinema

  • Browse the fully stocked wine cellar with a wide selection of fine wines

  • Unwind in the sauna or Jacuzzi or enjoy a massage in the fully-equipped massage room

  • Work out in the house’s private gym

  • A formal dining-room and well-equipped indoor and outdoor kitchens

  • Office and studio for those who need to keep in touch with the outside world

  • Staff include a housekeeping team, two chefs, a sommelier, a butler and a concierge to cater for your every need

Things to do on your doorstep

  • Enjoy a Spanish or Catalan banquet on one of the furnished terraces under the starry skies freshly prepared by your wonderful chef

  • Savour a glass or two of Rioja from the fully stocked wine cellar as you watch the sunset

  • Take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or relax with a book on the adjacent sun deck or wonderfully private summer pavilion

  • Stroll around the charming landscaped gardens, through the olive groves, and marvel at the views of the majestic Pyrenees

  • Play Padel tennis or basketball on the courts in the gardens

  • Kick a ball around on the estate’s football pitch

  • Bespoke celebrations can be arranged for any special occasion, with fireworks, live musicians and dancers and much more

  • The estate is home to a world-class equestrian facility with numerous indoor and outdoor schools and stabling as well as viewing galleries, offices and conference facilities that can be utilised for corporate events.

A little further afield

  • Borrow a bicycle or quad bike and spend the day exploring the wonderful Gavarres National Park

  • Visit the Jewish Quarter in the amazing city of Girona

  • Explore the “Dali Triangle”, visiting Pubol, Figueres and Port Lligat

  • Head to the region’s capital city, Barcelona, with its famous Sagrada Familia and glorious Gothic District

  • Play a round of golf at the Empordà course, one of the top courses in Spain and just 15 minutes away by car

  • Visit one of the many celebrated restaurants in the surrounding area, such as El Bulli and El Cellar de Can Roca.

  • Head to one of the lovely nearby Costa Brava beaches from Platja del Racó to the north to Platja del Canadell further south – all within 20 minutes by car from Mas Mateu

  • Enjoy a stroll around La Bisbal d’Empordà - the pottery capital of the region with 500 years of tradition and a fine medieval palace castle in its ancient centre.

Location

Mas Mateu is located in a private setting just 10 minutes from the nearest beach in the Emporda region of Catalonia. It’s a drive of about 45 minutes from Girona and its airport and around two hours by car from Barcelona

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