Top 10 Group Holiday Homes & Large Rentals Near Barcelona
Ranking updated on 2026-10-18
Whether you are organising a milestone birthday for 20 friends, a destination wedding weekend, a corporate offsite, or a sprawling multi-generation family reunion, the challenge is the same: finding a single house that holds everyone comfortably under one roof. The countryside within about 1 hour 30 minutes of Barcelona is a strong answer to that challenge. Catalan stone farmhouses sit tucked in the oak forests of the Vallès, holiday cottages overlook the vineyards of Alt Penedès and the Bages, and pre-Pyrenean retreats deliver mountain silence and hiking trails an hour beyond the city — all reachable from Barcelona airport or Barcelona Sants station in a single transfer.
CasaGiga currently lists 11 houses in this zone. The largest property accommodates 15 guests, and the average travel distance from Barcelona city centre is 62 km — typically 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes by car depending on the day and the destination. Across all listed properties, guests have submitted a combined total of 1,468 verified reviews, and the selection holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. That figure is notably high for the group-rental category, where mixed-quality experiences are common. Pricing is communicated directly by each host; no aggregate price per person is currently published for this zone.
Properties are ranked first by online bookability — instant-book listings always appear at the top — then by a composite score of average guest rating and total verified review count; hosts who display the CasaGiga ranking badge on their own website also hold a guaranteed position in the list.
The area in numbers
The ranking
1Can Gual Agroturisme Casa Rural
📍 L'Ametlla del Vallès, Catalunya · 31 km
👥 0 guests4.8★ (127 reviews)🌻 Provencal farmhouseA Provencal farmhouse in L'Ametlla del Vallès, just 31 km from Barcelona, Can Gual Agroturisme Casa Rural carries a 4.8 rating across 127 reviews — a strong signal for groups seeking rural character without a long drive. Booking is handled directly with the host rather than online.
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2Casa Rural Can Fàbregas del Bosc
📍 Pinar I Portus, Cataluña · 32 km
👥 0 guests4.7★ (100 reviews)🌻 Provencal farmhouseCasa Rural Can Fàbregas del Bosc is a Provencal farmhouse in Pinar I Portus, 32 km from Barcelona, rated 4.7 by 100 guests. Its combination of authentic countryside setting and close proximity to the city makes it a practical choice for groups. Availability is confirmed directly with the host.
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3Luxury Dreams Barcelona
📍 Barcelona, Catalunya · 3 km
👥 0 guests4.8★ (40 reviews)🏡 VillaLuxury Dreams Barcelona is a villa situated just 3 km from the city centre, offering groups a private residential base in Barcelona itself. Rated 4.8 by 40 guests, it suits groups who want immediate access to the city without staying in a hotel. Enquire directly with the host to check dates.
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4El Forn Rural
📍 Montmajor, Catalunya · 75 km
👥 0 guests5.0★ (64 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageEl Forn Rural is a holiday cottage set in Montmajor, roughly 75 km from Barcelona — an easy drive through Catalan inland countryside. It holds a perfect 5-star rating across 64 reviews, making it one of the highest-rated CasaGigas in this zone. Online booking is not yet available; contact us directly to check availability.
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5Cal Roget - Casa Rural Berguedà
📍 Gironella, Cataluña · 76 km
👥 0 guests5.0★ (93 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageCal Roget is a holiday cottage in Gironella, in the Berguedà region, roughly 76 km from Barcelona. It carries a perfect 5.0 rating from 93 reviews — an exceptionally rare score that reflects consistent guest satisfaction. Online booking is not yet active, so reach out directly to check availability.
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6La Torre de Guardiola. Turisme Rural
📍 Guardiola de Berguedà, Catalunya · 97 km
👥 0 guests5.0★ (49 reviews)🏊 House with poolLa Torre de Guardiola is a house with pool in Guardiola de Berguedà, 97 km from Barcelona — at the outer edge of the zone yet within roughly 1h30. It carries a perfect 5.0 rating from 49 guests, the strongest score in this ranked selection. Booking is arranged directly with the property rather than online.
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7La Cugulada, casa rural
📍 Prats de Lluçanès, Catalunya · 68 km
👥 16 guests4.9★ (102 reviews)🏊 House with poolLa Cugulada is a house with pool in Prats de Lluçanès, accommodating up to 16 guests — one of the largest CasaGigas in the Barcelona zone. Rated an exceptional 4.9 across 102 reviews, it sits about 68 km from the city. Availability is confirmed directly with the host.
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8El Puig de Fonollet
📍 Puig-reig, Cataluña · 73 km
👥 0 guests4.9★ (122 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageEl Puig de Fonollet is a holiday cottage in Puig-reig, 73 km from Barcelona in the Berguedà region. Its 4.9 rating from 122 reviews places it among the highest-rated properties in this zone, reflecting consistently strong experiences for groups. Contact the host directly to arrange your stay.
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9Casa rural Salt del Colom
📍 L'Espunyola, Catalunya · 81 km
👥 10 guests4.9★ (85 reviews)🏚️ Holiday cottageA holiday cottage in L'Espunyola, about 81 km from Barcelona, welcoming groups of up to 10. With a 4.9 rating across 85 reviews, it consistently earns top marks from guests. Contact the host directly to arrange your stay — online booking is not yet available.
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10La Creu de la Pinya
📍 Berga, Cataluña · 82 km
👥 0 guests4.9★ (82 reviews)🏊 House with poolLa Creu de la Pinya is a house with pool located in Berga, roughly 82 km from Barcelona — a solid choice for groups willing to venture into the Catalan pre-Pyrenees. It carries a 4.9 rating built on 82 guest reviews, reflecting a strong and consistent track record. Online booking is not available; contact CasaGiga directly to check dates.
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How to Choose the Right Group House Near Barcelona
Advertised capacity and comfortable sleeping are not the same thing. A house listed for 15 guests may achieve that number with fold-out sofas and shared bunk rooms — fine for a youth group, less so for a milestone celebration. Always request the full bedroom breakdown: how many doubles, how many bunks, and how bathrooms are distributed. A practical rule is one bathroom per four to five guests. Also confirm dining table capacity; eating together as a full group is often the whole reason to rent a single house.
Many rural properties in Catalonia sit close to neighbours or within protected natural zones where noise is tightly regulated. Spanish regional rules typically cap outdoor amplified music at 23:00 or earlier, and individual house rules often go further. Before booking, ask explicitly whether outdoor music is permitted, until what hour, and what the penalty is for exceeding the limit. Properties in or near villages — such as those around L'Ametlla del Vallès — may have community agreements that restrict even a lively terrace dinner.
A private pool is often the deciding factor for summer groups. Catalan rental law sets minimum fencing standards, but compliance varies in practice. Before confirming, check whether the pool is heated — most unheated pools are cold before June and after September — verify depths at both ends, and confirm that a safety ring and reaching pole are on site. If young children are part of the group, a shallower, separately fenced pool matters considerably more than surface area.
Properties in this selection range from 3 km to 100 km from central Barcelona. Those beyond 50 km — including houses near Puig-reig, Saldes, and Vallcebre — are not well served by public transport; plan a rented minibus or carpooling. Most owners require a security deposit of 20 to 30 percent of the total rental, returned after check-out inspection. Cancellation terms vary widely: some properties refund fully up to 60 days before arrival, others nothing inside 30 days. Always read the policy before booking transfers.
By occasion
Milestone Birthday Celebrations
A landmark birthday deserves a setting that earns its own photograph. La Casa del Molí in Pontons, which accommodates 12 guests, sits among the vines of the Alt Penedès — close enough to the Penedès wine route for an afternoon tasting and far enough from Barcelona for the group to feel they have genuinely arrived somewhere. Book the whole property for a long weekend, arrange a private chef for the Saturday evening dinner, and the celebration looks after itself.
Wedding Weekends and Pre-Ceremony Gatherings
A private house turns a wedding weekend into a continuous event rather than a single evening. Luxury Dreams Barcelona, minutes from the city centre, lets the wedding party wake up together, prepare together, and decompress together — with no one scrambling for a taxi at midnight. For couples who want countryside over city, El Puig de Fonollet near Puig-reig offers the stone and silence that frames a ceremony beautifully, and its 4.9 rating across 122 reviews confirms the host delivers on the promise.
Company Seminars and Corporate Offsites
A well-chosen house resets a team's thinking in a way no hotel meeting room can. Casa de Colònies Pedraforca in Saldes, at the foot of the iconic Pedraforca massif, is purpose-built for group stays — 368 reviews and a 4.8 rating signal a host experienced in managing larger parties. At 100 km from Barcelona it is far enough to remove distractions without requiring a flight. Bring a facilitator, close the laptops after 18:00, and let the mountain landscape set the real agenda.
Multi-Generation Family Reunions
When grandparents, parents, and children share one house, layout matters more than design awards. Casa Turisme Rural Cal Ponç de Belians in Vallcebre sleeps up to 15 guests across 8 bedrooms — enough privacy for every generation to retreat when needed, with a single kitchen and dining space pulling everyone back together. At 95 km from Barcelona in the Berguedà highlands, it trades city convenience for clean air and the slow rhythm that makes a family reunion feel genuinely restorative.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a house near Barcelona for 20 people?+
Pricing in this zone is set directly by each host and is not aggregated on CasaGiga at this time. As a general benchmark for the Catalan rural market, a well-rated private house for 15 to 20 guests typically runs between €400 and €900 per night in shoulder season, rising in July and August. Always request a quote that includes cleaning fees, tourist tax, and the security deposit before comparing properties.
Can we play music and stay up late at a rented house near Barcelona?+
That depends entirely on the property. Many rural houses in Catalonia have noise cut-off rules at 23:00 or earlier, whether set by local regulation or the owner. A small number of properties permit amplified outdoor music until later, but they are the exception. Always ask the host in writing before booking so expectations on both sides are clear and you are not left negotiating on arrival night.
How is the CasaGiga ranking for Barcelona group houses calculated?+
Properties are ranked first by whether they offer instant online booking — bookable listings always appear above contact-only properties. Within each tier, ranking is driven by a combination of average guest rating and total number of verified reviews. Hosts who display the CasaGiga ranking badge on their own website are also given a stable position. The ranking is recomputed nightly from live data.
How do I book a group house near Barcelona through CasaGiga?+
None of the properties in this zone currently offer instant online booking; all require direct contact with the host to confirm availability, agree terms, and arrange payment. Use the enquiry button on each listing page. Response times vary but are typically within 24 hours. Always confirm the full price breakdown — including cleaning fees, deposit, and tourist tax — before transferring any payment.
Do I have to pay tourist tax when renting a rural house in Catalonia?+
Yes. Catalonia levies a regional tourist tax on all short-term rental stays. For rural and holiday-home accommodation, the rate applies per adult per night and is typically collected by the host on arrival. It is not always included in the quoted rental price, so ask your host for the exact amount when confirming your booking to avoid surprises at check-in.
What is the minimum number of nights for a group house near Barcelona?+
Minimum stays vary by property and season. Most rural houses in this area require at least two nights, and many set a three-night minimum over peak weekends in July, August, and public holidays. Some properties in the pre-Pyrenees impose a four-night minimum in high season. Confirm the specific minimum at enquiry time, especially if you are planning a standard Friday-to-Sunday trip.
What time is check-in at group houses near Barcelona?+
Check-in times are set by each host individually and are not standardised. Most rural properties in Catalonia allow arrivals from 16:00 or 17:00, with a check-out time of 11:00 or 12:00. For a large group arriving in several vehicles, communicate your expected arrival time in advance — hosts appreciate the notice and can ensure the house is fully prepared before you pull up.
What should I do if the group house I want is not available?+
Use the CasaGiga ranking list as a shortlist, not a single choice. If your first preference is unavailable, properties immediately below it share a similar profile and verified quality level. Can Gual Agroturisme Casa Rural and Casa Rural Can Fàbregas del Bosc are both within 32 km of Barcelona, hold ratings above 4.7, and each carry over 100 reviews — reliable alternatives worth contacting in parallel.
How this ranking is made
Properties are scored first by instant online bookability, then by a weighted combination of average guest rating and verified review count — a minimum review threshold applies to enter the ranking. Hosts who display the CasaGiga ranking badge on their own website hold a protected position in the list, rewarding partners who actively promote the selection to their own audience.
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