El Nus de Pedra

Joan and Montse have converted their 17th-century masia with considerable flair and go out of their way to ensure everyone has a memorable stay. There’s space to roam, a lovely pool, barbecues for guests to use, corners to escape to, marvellously well-equipped communal areas and oodles for children – a sweet outdoor play area; a room stacked with games and toys for the odd rainy day.

The eight apartments each have their own outside space. Bathrooms and kitchens are perfectly functional, and if you don’t fancy cooking every night it’s a short stroll to an authentic restaurant in the village, El Ganso, more are close by, or you can pre-order supper for your arrival.

You’re 20-minutes from Girona, in the foothills of the Pyrenees, in the tranquil Llémena Valley (part of a volcanic geopark) – steeply wooded hillsides, soaring birds, superb walks. Peace seekers, art lovers (Dalí country) and families will all love it here.