Can Mascort Eco Hotel

Rooms

A swirling staircase leads to 15 rooms spread over two floors (there’s a lift too). While there are some uniform traits across all categories – think natural linens, a palette of creams, recycled textiles, high-quality carpentry – each room is different, with a unique layout thanks to the respectful restoration. We loved the thick walls, original high-beamed ceiling and tiled floors in our spacious Junior Suite Deluxe (Botines), which also had two exterior balconies. Family rooms are just as big. Alfred’s engineering expertise has come in handy: every room has low-radiation WiFi modems and sensors that detect and control CO2 levels. Clay walls and graphite paint absorb toxins and help you rest. It seems to work: we slept well here.

There’s a library downstairs with an honesty bar and coffee machine.

Features include:

• Hairdryer
• WiFi

Eating

Resident chef Coral cooks up a nutritious breakfast every morning, with six mains to choose from, including crunchy polenta hearts, mini pancakes with homemade plum jam, and ‘esperdenyas’ (breakfast baps) with fillings such as white bean and rocket pate, or egg, caramelised onion and shiitake. Only ‘happy eggs’ here, owner Lourdes assures us – they come from a local farm down the road, as does the sheep’s milk yoghurt. Everything is local and seasonal. The proof, they say, is in the pudding, and Coral’s freshly baked cakes (made with natural cane sugar) are superb. Especially her gooey pear and dark chocolate tart – a hit with the whole family.

You can pre-book a healthy lunch hamper to go, or enjoy a fresh seafood lunch by the beach. In the evening, stroll through Palafrugell old town, stop for a drink in the main square before dinner – Lourdes and Alfred are happy to recommend their trusted favourite restaurants. We loved the fresh seafood lunch at Es Dofi, overlooking the turquoise waters of Tamariu beach. Try the giant mussels, the golden fried calamari rings and the garlicky prawns.

Features include:

• Bar
• Breakfast
• Restaurants nearby

Activities

• Relax and recharge: book the hotel’s caldarium for an hour’s session all to yourself
  
• Browse the hotel's boutique: the former pharmacy is curated with local treats, both edible and decorative
  
• Explore the old town: stroll through Palafrugell, with its pastel-coloured buildings, stylish shops, food market and lively plaza
  
• Set off on two wheels: this part of Catalunya is famed for its scenic cycle routes. Choose between the Pyrenees or the coastal roads, or combine the two. The hotel can arrange bike hire
  
• Get into water sports: snorkel or dive at nearby beaches. First-timers can ask the hotel to book a lesson at a local diving school
  
• Taste local olive oil: Visit an olive grove about 20 minutes away and stay for lunch
  
• Go back in time: wander through perfectly preserved medieval towns of the Costa Brava
  
• Fly high: Hot air balloons are popular in this region. The hotel can arrange a trip

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boat trips
• Cycling
• Historical sites
• Hot air ballooning
• Shopping / markets
• Snorkelling
• Swimming
• Wine tasting

Kids

Children are very welcome here. They’ll love the hotel caldarium and the three beaches nearby (Tamariu, Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell) which are all perfect for small children.

Best for:

All ages

Family friendly accommodation:

Cots and extra beds for under 7s are provided free of charge; there’s a small surcharge for over 7s. Kids 14 and over pay full price. Family rooms, Junior Suites and Superiors all have space for an extra bed.

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available, Family Rooms

Distances:

• Airport: 40 minutes (Girona): 1.5 hours (Barcelona)
• Hospital: 12 minutes
• Shops: 1 minute

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Can Mascort is set in the old town of Palafrugell, in the Costa Brava.

By Air:
Fly to Barcelona Airport (1.5-hour drive) or Girona Airport (40 minutes).

From the Airport
Public transport is tricky – you can book a transfer, but you’re probably better off renting a car. You’ll need one for exploring the beaches and towns of Costa Brava anyway, unless you do it all on two wheels (Can Mascort can organise bike hire). See our car rental recommendations. The hotel has a few parking spaces reserved for guests; there’s also a public car park by the City Hall.

Detailed directions will be sent when you book through i-escape.