The combination of pool and barbecue is, for many groups, the perfect tandem in a rural house. Swimming in the pool while the grill does its work, dining outdoors with local produce and finishing the afternoon with a last dip under the setting sun: this is the essence of the Catalan rural summer.
Why barbecue and pool is the ideal combination
Barbecue and pool are the two most demanded services by groups booking rural houses in Catalonia. The reason is simple: together they create a complete activity programme for an entire day without needing to leave the property.
For families with children, the barbecue and pool solve the main challenge of a rural getaway: keeping the children entertained and happy. While adults prepare the grill, children can play in the water under supervision.
For groups of friends, the barbecue at a rural house is a first-class social experience. Cooking together, sharing recipes, debating the perfect cooking point and ending with a long dinner in the garden under the stars is one of the great pleasures of rural tourism.
Economically, the barbecue allows saving on restaurants without sacrificing quality. By buying quality products at the local market, a group of fifteen people can prepare an excellent meal for a fraction of the restaurant cost.
Types of barbecue in Catalan rural houses
Catalan rural houses offer various types of barbecue. The built-in barbecue, constructed with refractory brick and often integrated into a porch or covered area, is the most common in quality farmhouses. It allows cooking with wood or charcoal.
Gas or electric barbecues are less atmospheric but more practical: they light quickly, do not generate excessive smoke and allow precise temperature control.
The most complete farmhouses have full outdoor kitchens with barbecue, sink, worktop and outdoor fridge. La Tor de Montclar in Berguedà has ample outdoor spaces where you can enjoy a barbecue with privileged views of the Pyrenees.
An important detail: check whether the rural house provides charcoal or wood, or if you need to bring your own.
La Tor de Montclar: barbecue, pool and much more
La Tor de Montclar is a complete example of a farmhouse combining barbecue and pool with many other quality facilities. With capacity for 15-20 guests, the 15th-century farmhouse offers ample outdoor spaces for group barbecues, a heated indoor pool to enjoy all year round and a jacuzzi for relaxation.
The farmhouse's location in Berguedà offers access to high-quality local products for the barbecue: butifarra sausage, mountain lamb and garden vegetables.
The combination of heated indoor pool and outdoor spaces makes La Tor de Montclar a valid option all year round.
Tips for a perfect barbecue at a rural house
Plan your shopping in advance: not all rural villages have a butcher or supermarket open every day. Weekly markets in the region are an excellent opportunity to buy fresh local products.
Bring the basic condiments and utensils that are not always found at the rural house.
Respect fire safety regulations, especially in summer. Do not light fires outside the designated barbecue area.
Finally, clean the barbecue after each use. It is basic courtesy towards the owners.
Practical information
Rural houses with barbecue and pool from €600/night; premium farmhouses like La Tor de Montclar from €1,400/night
Summer for barbecue and outdoor pool; all year if the house has a heated indoor pool
Preguntes freqüents
Not all, but most whole-rental farmhouses in Berguedà and rural regions of Catalonia have a barbecue. Always confirm before booking.
Generally yes, but during forest fire risk periods the Generalitat may restrict the use of fire in rural areas. Gas or electric barbecues are usually not affected.
It depends on each accommodation. Some rural houses include wood or charcoal in the price; others sell it as a supplement or ask guests to bring their own.
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15th-century farmhouse with indoor pool, ideal for groups of up to 20 guests
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