Welcome to Can Marcer de la Penya, a 17th century masia (Catalan word for large country house) that once produced 140 thousand litres of wine a year. It has been restored to a high standard, but with care to maintain much of its original character.
It’s a perfect location for Large Groups of Friends, Multi-Generational Family Gatherings, Weddings, Wellness Retreats or Corporate Team Building Stays. Wonderful local Chef Services, Housekeeper, Maid Service, Yoga and Massage, Tour Guides, Wedding Caterers and Celebrants, Florists, Photographers and much more.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
The reason we moved here and bought this villa was firstly the fantastic location. It has everything:
Rural space and tranquility, with wonderful walks or picturesque bike rides in the Garraf Natural Park opposite or the Olerdola or Foix Natural Parks nearby.
For a city retail and culture fix we’re only 40 minutes drive to Barcelona centre.
Easy ride to Barcelona airport only 30 minutes away with lots of low cost airlines flying in
Sitges is only 10 minutes drive to awesome beaches, restaurants, bars, nightlife, boutiques, culture, water sports, sailing, horse riding and golf courses.
Local Supermarkets, tennis and padel courts are just 5 minutes drive in Sant Pere de Ribes
In the heart of Penedes wine country and 20 minutes to the famous Cava wine regions where you can go on local and internationally renowned bodega tours.
Catalan history: this is not only a beach and party place, we’re steeped in history, from Roman settlements to Cistercian and Benedictine monasteries to Medieval castles and Art Nouveau architecture.
Activities for Kids: in addition to watersports, minigolf and horse-riding, there’s Barcelona football club 30 minutes away, Port Aventura Theme Park, Aqualeon Water Park and Ferrari Land all around 30 or 40 minutes away
FAMILY AND LARGE GROUP HOLIDAYS
Can Marcer is the perfect place for a large group of friends or a family holiday. It has lots of space for everyone, with spacious bedrooms and cozy areas to be quiet and read a book or for internet browsing, as well as dining and games areas, chill out and bar areas and pool loungers for everyone to have fun all together. If you’re celebrating a special occasion there are all the services you need to make your stay extra special.
FOR KIDS
Can Marcer has lots of space for kids to run around and has many children’s amenities:
Games room with pool table and table tennis
Hundreds of DVD movies
Cinema room available if requested with large screen for watching TV
Various board games, jigsaws, toys and ball games
Children’s cutlery, bowls and plates and microwave for heating bottles
High chairs and cots or cribs with linen and towels for children.
Heated swimming pool with child friendly steps and a wall or fence around the pool area
CORPORATE RETREATS
Ideally placed for retreats, located just 30 minutes from the Fira de Barcelona conference centre, yet is in a private, rural location overlooking the Garraf Natural Park with a view down to the sea at Sitges. This spacious villa provides the spaces for your team to come together or breakout into smaller groups in a relaxed, ideas inspiring environment.
26 separate beds
10 bedrooms with 9 en suite bathrooms
High Speed Fibre optic Broadband WIFI
Conference room facilities: white board, projector and screen, meeting table for 26, printer
Multiple meeting and work spaces both inside and outside
Local Chef and Maid services and many local activities available.
YOGA RETREATS
Can Marcer’s peaceful rural location provides the perfect, calm setting for yoga retreats
10 bedrooms, 9 of which have en suite bathrooms
Yoga areas both inside and al fresco
Yoga mats available
Vegetarian Chef Service available
Multiple dining areas and quiet areas to meet together or for privacy
WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Can Marcer provides beautiful accommodation for up to 26 people to relax and enjoy, as well as a sensational setting and services available to organise your own special celebration for up to 50 or 60 Guests.
Pagoda lawn is a lovely setting for your wedding ceremony
Welcome drinks either in the front courtyard or by the pool bar
Caterers and Chef Services are available to create a delicious feast
Chill out area and party room are great for the music and dancing
It’s an easy location for your Guests to get to with several low cost airlines going to Barcelona, and lots for them to do in the area if they want to stay longer.
Further details outdoors
Private swimming pool ( which can be heated to 27°C when temperatures are above 15°C for an extended swimming season). The pool is set away from the house and has a wall or fence all around with lockable gates, which makes it safer for children. There are child friendly steps leading into the pool and wonderful views while you bask in the sun.
Pool bar area
Weber Genesis II Gas BBQ area
Shaded outdoor dining for 30 or 40 Guests and chill out area
Parking area outside the villa for around 10 cars, and a private car park for up to 6 cars.
Pavilion lawn for wedding ceremonies, relaxing near the pool or playing games