Masia Arianella Can Coral

Well-placed for visiting a range of popular towns and cities, Masia Arianella Can Coral is a 150 year-old building now made into a b&b. Both Barcelona and Tarragona are an hour away, while the major attraction for many will be the proximity to the vineyards and wineries of Catalunya's wine and cava region, which surround the masia (country house). One of the most famous names in local viticulture is Cordoniu, for their cava, and the masia is delighted to help guests arrange visits here and to various other wineries to sample the regional delights.

Well sited on a hillside with stunning views down to a valley of vineyards, this former farm property retains its country charm and provides a laidback atmosphere for its guests, a natural consequence of the friendly and relaxed welcome of the owners Ariane and Rainer. There are plenty of places to relax, be it under the sun by the swimming pool overlooking the green scenery all around, or in the courtyard under the shade of the trees.

Each guest room is named after a Mediterranean fruit, and Ariane and Rainer have sought to give them all individuality, whether the variation is the addition of a four-poster bed, a private terrace or perhaps an open fireplace. Most rooms have an en-suite bathroom and they all have a private bathroom. There is even a self-catering apartment for four: this has two bedrooms (one double and a twin), a bathroom, open-plan kitchen and dining area and a living room with TV and DVD player and music system. It also has its own south-facing private terrace.

Ariane and Rainer can also arrange all kinds of excursions, both wine tours and many other suggestions that you may be interested in. Sitges with its beautiful white beaches is just half an hour away, as is the fantastic Vilafranca del Penedès with its spectacular culture of the ‘Castells'- shows of human castles in the square, with people climbing multi-layers high on each other's shoulders at fiesta time. There is also a wine museum in the town.

The hotel closes during the winter time, but the two apartments remain available all year.

Meals

A plentiful breakfast is served each morning (summer months only). During the high season, a homemade dinner is available on request, served out in the courtyard. The kitchen can be used to prepare cold meals, and the courtyard also has a gas barbecue for the use of all guests.

Out and About

Beach (30 minutes)
Good places to walk and cycle
Winery visits: Cordoniu, Miguel Torres, Vilafranca de Penedes, Freixenet, Sant Sadurni d'Ampoa, Seguras Viudas, Sant Pere de Riudebittles.
Castellers de Vilafranca (Human Towers!) See here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11742399

Places to visit:
Poblet Monastery
Vilafranca de Penedes
Sitges
Castelldefels
Barcelona
Tarragona

Watermelon. Very high beamed ceiling, four-poster bed, open fireplace (decorative only), air conditioned and an en-suite bathroom. Beautiful unbroken views of the Alt Penedés region.

Melon. Airy and light room with king-size four-poster bed, beamed ceiling, open fireplace (decorative only) and an en-suite bathroom, air condition. Its best feature is perhaps the large terrace with its excellent views over the Valley of Penedés.

Orange. Airy and light room with king-size bed, air conditioning, private bathroom and private terrace overlooking the garden, swimming pool and vineyards.

Peach. Cosy double room with four-poster bed, beamed ceiling and en-suite bathroom. There is a private terrace overlooking pine trees and the vineyards. Air conditioning. 

Grape. 25m² junior suite with living area and bedroom. Reached by its own private staircase to enhance the feel of being in your own little house. The winter sun reaches the bedroom and from the bedroom window, there are fantastic views over the Valley of Penedés. Wooden floorboards and beamed ceilings help create a cosy vibe. Air conditioned.

Citricus. Suitable for families with 2 double rooms connected via the bathroom. One room has 2 19th-Century single wooden beds, with the other having a king-size. This room also has access to a private terrace which overlooks the garden, swimming pool and vineyards. Air conditioned. 

Plum. The 2 bedroom apartment provides total privacy, featuring a separate entrance. It has 2 bedrooms (1 twin, 1 double), 1 en-suite bathroom serving both rooms, an open-plan kitchen, dining area and living room with TV and DVD player and a music system. It also features a large, tastefully-shaded terrace with wonderful views over the Valley of Penedés. It is also south-facing and therefore benefits from the sun throughout the year. Air conditioned. 

Beautiful studio apartment with big terrace. Air conditioned.