41º50´05´´N 2º17´04´´E Osona Hideaway, Spain

This is the quintessential home away from home for interior design lovers who crave relaxation in proximity to nature. It is equally ideal for those who want the kind of pampering that only a private spa can offer. At 690m2 (+140m2 of covered terraces) and boasting 6 bedrooms and 4 ensuite bathrooms, it is the perfect Hideaway for a family or group of friends. 

Unwind surrounded by Knoll, Vitra, Moroso, Patricia Urquiola and Isamo Noguchi, treat yourself to one of the numerous home comforts or discover the wonders of the close by Montseny National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

The Osona Hideaway offers an array of creature comforts for guests to pamper themselves with. Whip up culinary delights in the semi-professional kitchen, complete with Teppanyaki hob, or even better, hire a private chef to do it for you, while you discover the other delights the villa has to offer. Laze the hours away in front of a hanging stovepipe fireplace, pamper yourself with a jacuzzi or enjoy your own private hamma sauna.

There are six bedrooms in total, four of which have ensuite bathrooms. Two extra beds can be provided to accommodate 14 people comfortably. There’s air conditioning in the kitchen, living room, dining room and three of the bedrooms. The remaining three bedrooms are equipped with a fan.

The capture of natural light through large sliding doors and numerous skylights, and the  blurring of lines between interior and exterior, set this Hideaway apart. Loll in the jacuzzi looking out on the beautiful gardens, laze in the outdoor lounge area or enjoy the pleasure of an outdoor shower.

If you’re in more of an outdoors mood, the Osona Hideaway won’t let you wanting either. This generously sized villa is situated on even more generously sized grounds that span 7.3km2 and boast a swimming pool, tennis court, hammock, and barbeque. And if that isn’t outdoors enough for you, then the UNESCO Montseny National Park, with its array of plants and animals is only a 15-minute drive away. 

How far to the nearest…

• Resident/Neighbour 0.2km
• Shop 0.5km
• Café/Bar 0.7km
• Restaurant 0.8km
• Town 0.8km
• Golf course 2.4km
• Beach 53km
• Domestic airport 69km / 1 hour drive

Location  Surrounded by trees and manicured grounds in a 7300 sqm private estate on the side of the village of Seva and located on the edge of the Montseny National Park. Designated by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve in 1978, it spans 30,000 acres full of oak and pine forests, rivers, gorges and the Montseny mountain range. Only an hour’s drive from Girona and Barcelona and less than half an hour from the lesser-known but beautiful town of Vic and nearby reservoirs.

Altitude 640m.

Build Originally built in the 1960s, the Hideaway wonderfully blurs the lines between interior and exterior. The villa was fully restored in 2013 with great respect to its original build. Locally sourced building materials, including oak, walnut and copper elements, were added and complemented by an array of design furniture and home comforts. 

Energy From pellets, electricity grid; Oil and Biomass heating; Water from municipality network.

Digital detox WiFi can be switched off on request.

Creature comforts 1 large jacuzzi, hamma sauna, suspended stovepipe fireplace, air-conditioning, outdoor shower, outdoor seating area, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, barbeque, tennis court, table tennis table, gym, bicycles, home cinema (upon request), coffee machine, iPod dock, washing machine and tumbler, laundry service. The following can be organized upon request:

• Private chef or paella cooking course.
• Truffle foraging guide from end November to start March, as well as from start June to end July.
• Mushrooms foraging guide from mid-September to end November.
• Bike rental.
• Catering.
• Shopping service (receipt + EUR 50 service fee) and extra cleaning.

Montseny National Park is a 20-minute drive away and well worth a visit at any time of the year. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1978, its magnificent landscapes and wildlife make it a sanctuary for nature lovers, bird watchers (March, April and June), artists, writers, hikers and mountain bikers. The diversity of its landscapes, climate, flora and animal inhabitants, ensure that you won’t find anywhere else just quite like it. Starting in the east at an altitude of 200 m above sea level, the park has a Mediterranean climate, which gradually changes to a cold mountain climate at its highest points (1,200 m). It’s packed with stunning forests, rivers, gorges and rock formations and home to spectacular hikes and eye-catching mountain bike trails. Locals are committed to finding a balance between sustainability and supporting the population that lives there. Much of the food served in restaurants within the National Park is grown locally and served in a traditional Catalonian style.
Vic, a striking historical city with Roman and medieval remains, is a 20-minute drive away. You can sample the local delights at the farmers’ market on Tuesdays and Saturdays all year around.
Forage for wild truffles from end November to start March, as well as from start June to end July.

Go slow

Life in the Montseny National Park runs to a different rhythm to most of the rest of Europe. One which is measured in seasons, not hours. Find your own little corner of this oasis to spy on the wild boar, partridge and salamanders that call the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve home.
Or how about taking time to prepare you and your loved ones some new culinary delights? David, the friendly owner, will be happy to give you a private cookery class within in the comfort of your Hideaway. He loves to teach people how to cook a good paella. Or perhaps you’d like to cook up a treat with some self-picked wild truffles, or to be let in on the well-guarded recipe for a local Catalonian dish?
Alternatively, you could slow down with a game of golf away from the tourist masses. The nearest golf course is a mere 10-minute drive away. While there, it would be a shame not to sample the delights of the highly rated restaurant. Or if golfing isn’t your thing, then how about a spot of hiking, rock climbing or bouldering in the Montseny National Park?