To us, this home perfectly encapsulates the phrase 'old meets new', as stylish modern fixtures and fittings combine with traditional features and bags of authentic Catalan charm in this eclectic three double-bedroom home. We're talking original exposed stone detailing accented with sleek counter tops, swathes of glass in the large windows, and contemporary light fixtures, which really bring the space into the twenty-first century. While parts of this home feel historical, other areas are simple yet thoroughly modern – which we think makes the whole place effortlessly unique and timeless.

Part of a traditional masia complex, this home was once the smaller annexe to the larger manor house and now serves as a cosy base from which to set out and discover captivating Catalonia. The home is spread over two main floors, with inviting living spaces carefully laid out over the ground floor. These include a charming living room furnished with some funky contemporary pieces and opening into a modern kitchen with a breakfast bar. There is also another, slightly more elegant dining room where we already imagine sitting down with the rest of our group for a sumptuous meal bursting with Catalan flavours and plenty of zesty sangria - ¡Salud!

Most rooms on the ground floor offer direct access to the lovely outdoor area, which is surrounded by woodland. You will also find an unusually long and thin teal-hued swimming pool that's perfect for getting in a lap or two before breakfast. The pool area houses sun loungers and a laid-back seating area where you can kick back with a book and enjoy a slice of sheer serenity as the only sound around you comes from the gentle rustle of the myriad mature trees, the trickle from the pool's water feature, and the summer-time hum of the cicadas. With its peaceful location and the overarching sense of calm that permeates the air here, we think this place is perfect for anyone looking simply to rest, recharge, and rejuvenate – while still being within easy reach of plenty of action and amenities when the time is right.

If you are travelling as part of a larger group but are still hoping for a little peace, privacy, and much-needed 'me-time', then there is another similar though larger property (the original manor house) within the same complex, just around 160 metres away, named Can Garraf. You can rent both properties together as Can Garraf Estate!