Matarranya is perhaps the last authentic region of Spain, where the three great kingdoms of Aragon, Catalunya and Valencia converge in a Mediterranean mountain paradise described as the ‘Tuscany’ of fifty years ago. Since being abandoned in the 1970s, Mas de la Serra has finally been restored to its former glory. From individual Moroccan-style tadelakt bathrooms and a steam room, to the infinity pool spilling out over one of the best vistas in Spain, this is a place to get away from it all and discover a new level of relaxation.

Set in the middle of a historic 50 acre almond farm and surrounded by wilderness, the masia provides the ultimate home from home but with all the services of a boutique hotel. The masia has 8 bedrooms and can sleep 16-20 guests (a children’s dormitory is available in the summer). All of the rooms have en suite bathrooms and are split into five doubles and three twins though this ratio can be changed with notice. There are two superior suites, one with a sitting room, open fire and private terrace and one split level with a Victorian stand alone bath in the upstairs bedroom so you can lie back and soak up the view of the mountains.

Guests have around the clock access to their own personal staff who are dedicated to ensuring all requirements are fulfilled, whether it be poolside barbecues, babysitting, airport collections or arranging activities. The property also comes with a fully stocked wine cellar and honesty bar as well as its own pure mineral water.

Facilities include an 8x5m swimming pool, steam room, home cinema, Satellite TV, DVD and a fully equipped kitchen.  The property boasts three sitting rooms, a covered terrace, two open air terraces, two patios, disabled facilities, an original bread oven, two dining rooms and a TV room.

The masia’s Peruvian private cook provides breakfast and either lunch or dinner 5 days a week.  The cuisine is a combination of traditional Peruvian dishes and local gastronomy. The concierge, can arrange your visit to a nearby winery or reserve you a table at one of the several Michelin recommended restaurants. In the autumn it is also possible to help with the almond harvest and go truffle hunting in the surrounding hills. While breakfast and dinner are provided, so too is complete access to the kitchen facilities for those who want to prepare snacks or lunch. Most importantly the staff are trained to extend a level of hospitality and service that larger hotels do not have the time or the budget to afford.

The masia is surrounded by breathtaking countryside making it an adventurer’s paradise. There are treks for all abilities, many of which combine with a chance to cool off in turquoise pools and waterfalls. The lake at the bottom of the valley provides opportunities for water sports including kayaking, windsurfing and fishing. It is also the perfect location for quad biking, rock climbing and saddling up for a day’s ride in the wilderness, home to plenty of native wildlife.  For art lovers there is the Picasso museum in Horta St Joan and local events which reflect local customs, traditions and culture make for a fascinating day out. Valderrobres offers surprisingly active nightlife particularly on holidays and during fiesta time.