Set within the heart of Cap de Creus Natural Park, Mas dels Arbres is a lovingly restored 17th-century masía offering an intimate escape on Costa Brava’s wildest coastline. Built from local stone in warm golds and ochres, Mas dels Arbres sits on 100 hectares of protected land, within a stunning landscape that once inspired Miró, Duchamp, Picasso and Dalí. Owners Donald Reid & José A Ruiz have transformed this abandoned farmhouse into a sophisticated 5-bedroom retreat, blending historic architecture with contemporary design. Available for exclusive villa rental or individual room bookings, the property features a lap pool, curated art collection, and views stretching to the French coast and Pyrenees.
Mas dels Arbres
This is Cape of Creus, a spectacular protected peninsula, where one finds the quintessential Catalan seaside village of Cadaqués, where Dalí lived with his partner Gala.
Mas dels Arbres stands at the heart of this sought-after destination, offering the privacy of a private home, the luxury of a refined boutique hotel and the soul-stirring ambience of a historic building. The property is now available for exclusive rental, as a standalone holiday property, or with additional concierge and private chef services.
Donald Reid has made Catalonia their home, dedicating years to restoring and reimagining this centuries-old farmhouse, giving it a new lease of life in the 21st century.
Mas dels Arbres stands at the heart of this sought-after destination, offering the privacy of a private home, the luxury of a refined boutique hotel and the soul-stirring ambience of a historic building. The property is now available for exclusive rental, as a standalone holiday property, or with additional concierge and private chef services.
Donald Reid has made Catalonia their home, dedicating years to restoring and reimagining this centuries-old farmhouse, giving it a new lease of life in the 21st century.
Mas dels Arbres
The curated interiors speak of a refined eye, yet create a welcoming, homespun feeling, a comforting mix of European antique and mid-century furniture, handmade rugs, ceramics, storied collectables from across the world, and walls lined with books. Luxury touches include top-quality mattresses and fine linens in each room and suite.
Views include up to San Pere de Rodes (that makes a fascinating visit, with its extraordinary monastery with 10th and 11th century architecture) as far as the French coast, to Puig Alt, and the iconic trees that give the house its name.
The lap pool is an indulgent luxury offering infinite views to the natural park.
Views include up to San Pere de Rodes (that makes a fascinating visit, with its extraordinary monastery with 10th and 11th century architecture) as far as the French coast, to Puig Alt, and the iconic trees that give the house its name.
The lap pool is an indulgent luxury offering infinite views to the natural park.
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A les portes del mas s’hi ha mantingut un ganxo metàl·lic. «En Ciscu ens va explicar que penjaven un llum perquè quan tornessis de pasturar els servís de guia, i l’hem volgut mantenir, és fantàstic, i el tornarem a encendre» relata Donald Reid, que seguint l’esperit del que espera el Parc Natural per als paratges pretén «tornar a la vida l’antiga masia» i ajudar a recuperar juntament amb el parc i la gent del territori el patrimoni cultural, natural i la biodiversitat d’un espai natural avui protegit que adaptant-se a la realitat actual s’espera mantenir.
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Ara, en ple Parc Natural del Cap de Creus, restauren una masia per a convertir-la en la casa de turisme rural Mas dels Arbres. «Després de 30 anys viatjant necessitava canviar d’estil de vida», explica. El repte, però, és majúscul. I és que a banda de recuperar la masia i habilitar-la, ha de beure d’una tradició que desconeix: la masia com a patrimoni cultural i paisatgístic. «He d’aprendre com funciona», admet. «Tot és nou per mi, és com si estigués aprenent una altra professió». Però, amb tot, està emocionat amb els gestos d’aprovació que han rebut. «Els veïns ens ajuden, estan agraïts que recuperem una masia amb tant d’amor, respecte i entusiasme». Fins i tot, assegura, «ens venen a donar les gràcies».
Set within the heart of Cap de Creus Natural Park, Mas dels Arbres is a lovingly restored 17th-century masía offering an intimate escape on Costa Brava’s wildest coastline. Built from local stone in warm golds and ochres, Mas dels Arbres sits on 100 hectares of protected land, within a stunning landscape that once inspired Miró, Duchamp, Picasso and Dalí. Owners Donald Reid & José A Ruiz have transformed this abandoned farmhouse into a sophisticated 5-bedroom retreat, blending historic architecture with contemporary design. Available for exclusive villa rental or individual room bookings, the property features a lap pool, curated art collection, and views stretching to the French coast and Pyrenees.
Mas dels Arbres
This is Cape of Creus, a spectacular protected peninsula, where one finds the quintessential Catalan seaside village of Cadaqués, where Dalí lived with his partner Gala.
Mas dels Arbres stands at the heart of this sought-after destination, offering the privacy of a private home, the luxury of a refined boutique hotel and the soul-stirring ambience of a historic building. The property is now available for exclusive rental, as a standalone holiday property, or with additional concierge and private chef services.
Donald Reid has made Catalonia their home, dedicating years to restoring and reimagining this centuries-old farmhouse, giving it a new lease of life in the 21st century.
Mas dels Arbres stands at the heart of this sought-after destination, offering the privacy of a private home, the luxury of a refined boutique hotel and the soul-stirring ambience of a historic building. The property is now available for exclusive rental, as a standalone holiday property, or with additional concierge and private chef services.
Donald Reid has made Catalonia their home, dedicating years to restoring and reimagining this centuries-old farmhouse, giving it a new lease of life in the 21st century.
Mas dels Arbres
The curated interiors speak of a refined eye, yet create a welcoming, homespun feeling, a comforting mix of European antique and mid-century furniture, handmade rugs, ceramics, storied collectables from across the world, and walls lined with books. Luxury touches include top-quality mattresses and fine linens in each room and suite.
Views include up to San Pere de Rodes (that makes a fascinating visit, with its extraordinary monastery with 10th and 11th century architecture) as far as the French coast, to Puig Alt, and the iconic trees that give the house its name.
The lap pool is an indulgent luxury offering infinite views to the natural park.
Views include up to San Pere de Rodes (that makes a fascinating visit, with its extraordinary monastery with 10th and 11th century architecture) as far as the French coast, to Puig Alt, and the iconic trees that give the house its name.
The lap pool is an indulgent luxury offering infinite views to the natural park.
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A les portes del mas s’hi ha mantingut un ganxo metàl·lic. «En Ciscu ens va explicar que penjaven un llum perquè quan tornessis de pasturar els servís de guia, i l’hem volgut mantenir, és fantàstic, i el tornarem a encendre» relata Donald Reid, que seguint l’esperit del que espera el Parc Natural per als paratges pretén «tornar a la vida l’antiga masia» i ajudar a recuperar juntament amb el parc i la gent del territori el patrimoni cultural, natural i la biodiversitat d’un espai natural avui protegit que adaptant-se a la realitat actual s’espera mantenir.
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Ara, en ple Parc Natural del Cap de Creus, restauren una masia per a convertir-la en la casa de turisme rural Mas dels Arbres. «Després de 30 anys viatjant necessitava canviar d’estil de vida», explica. El repte, però, és majúscul. I és que a banda de recuperar la masia i habilitar-la, ha de beure d’una tradició que desconeix: la masia com a patrimoni cultural i paisatgístic. «He d’aprendre com funciona», admet. «Tot és nou per mi, és com si estigués aprenent una altra professió». Però, amb tot, està emocionat amb els gestos d’aprovació que han rebut. «Els veïns ens ajuden, estan agraïts que recuperem una masia amb tant d’amor, respecte i entusiasme». Fins i tot, assegura, «ens venen a donar les gràcies».