What to do at a rural house with friends? With 16, 20 or 25 people, the best moments of the weekend usually happen without leaving the house: the barbecue, the tournaments, the pool and long chats after meals. Here are our 10 favourite plans, in and around the house.
We are Carmen and Dani and we have been welcoming groups for over 26 years at Can Micos, an 18th-century farmhouse in Riudarenes (Girona). These are the plans we see again and again in the groups who have the best time.
| For | Groups of friends and families of 16 to 25 people |
| At the house | Covered barbecue, pool, ping-pong, table football, pétanque and badminton |
| Indoors | 60 m² lounge with fireplace and dining room for 30 |
| Nearby | Walks from the door, Estany de Sils, Montseny and the Costa Brava |
| If it rains | Lounge, fireplace and games: you still have plans |
The 10 plans at a glance
| # | Plan | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group barbecue | Covered barbecue |
| 2 | Ping-pong and table football tournament | House |
| 3 | Pétanque, badminton and volleyball | Garden |
| 4 | Board games night | Lounge |
| 5 | Pool | Garden |
| 6 | Long dinner in the dining room | Dining room |
| 7 | Walk from the door | On foot from the house |
| 8 | A day on the Costa Brava | Costa Brava |
| 9 | Estany de Sils and villages | Sils and La Selva |
| 10 | Celebrate something | The whole house |
Plans without leaving the house
As you rent the whole house, the 4,000 m² garden, the pool and the lounge are just for you. None of these six plans needs a car.
Group barbecue
- 115 m² covered
- Rain or shine
The covered barbecue is the heart of Saturday: embers, long tables and room for everyone even if it rains. If you would rather not cook, we offer a catering option.
Ping-pong and table football tournament
- Teams
- All ages
A team tournament with a knockout draw livens up any afternoon. Ping-pong and table football are at the house.
Pétanque, badminton and volleyball
- Garden
- No rush
Pétanque with a drink in hand and a net for badminton or volleyball: the garden has room for several games at once.
Board games night
- 60 m² lounge
- Fireplace
Werewolf, Codenames or Time’s Up!: team board games are the plan every night. Bring your own.
Pool
- Open all year round
- 9×4 m
The pool is open all year round and we keep the pH and chlorine right at all times. In the warm months it is the main plan; the rest of the year, it depends how brave you are.
Long dinner in the dining room
- Table for 30
- Catering option
A table where everyone fits is what groups miss most elsewhere. Cook together or ask us for catering.
Plans away from the house
And when the group wants to head out, all of this is close by.
Walk from the door
- On foot
- Argimon and Montseny
The climb to the Argimon chapel starts at the house, and the Montseny is about half an hour away for a longer hike.
Photo: Toni Pérez Padilla, CC BY-SA 4.0
A day on the Costa Brava
- Tossa, Lloret, Blanes
- Coves and promenades
Tossa de Mar and its walled old town, the coves or a stroll in Blanes: the Costa Brava is a little over half an hour away.
Photo: Txllxt TxllxT, CC BY-SA 4.0
Estany de Sils and villages
- 5–10 min
- Flat
A quiet walk around the Estany de Sils wetland or a visit to the villages of La Selva, such as Hostalric or Santa Coloma de Farners.
Photo: Pere López Brosa, CC BY-SA 4.0
Celebrate something
- Birthdays
- Hen and stag parties
Birthdays, hen and stag parties or reunions: with the whole house to yourselves, the party is in the garden.
More ideas for your group
For each kind of trip we have a more detailed guide.
| If you are coming… | Guide |
|---|---|
| …in autumn | 10 autumn things to do in Girona |
| …in winter | Rural house in winter |
| …for the December long weekend | December long weekend |
| …with a dog | Dog-friendly rural house |
| …on a budget | Cheap rural house in Girona |
| …to play games | Board games for large groups |
Can Micos: a house made for group plans
Can Micos is an 18th-century Catalan farmhouse in Riudarenes (Girona) rented in full to groups of 16 to 25 people, between the Montseny and the Costa Brava.
- 9 bedrooms: 8 with private bathroom
- Dining room for up to 30 people
- Lounge of 60 m² with fireplace
- Enclosed garden of 4,000 m²
- Pool 9×4 m (all year round)
- Covered barbecue area of 115 m²
4.8 out of 5 on Google, with more than 220 reviews from groups who have stayed.
Frequently asked questions
What can you do at a rural house with friends?
A group barbecue, ping-pong, table football and pétanque tournaments, board games nights, the pool, long dinners in the dining room and, outside, walks from the door, the Estany de Sils or a day on the Costa Brava.
What games are there at Can Micos?
A ping-pong table, table football, a pétanque court and a badminton or volleyball net. Board games are best brought along: our guide to games for large groups has ideas.
Can we use the pool?
Yes, it is open all year round and we keep the pH and chlorine right at all times. We cannot, however, be responsible for the water temperature or for a few leaves in autumn or winter.
What if it rains?
The barbecue area is covered and the 60 m² lounge has a fireplace, so there is still plenty to do: board games, cooking together and long chats at the table.
Can we celebrate birthdays or parties?
Yes. When you rent the whole house it is just for your group; tell us what you are celebrating and we will help you plan it.
Shall we plan your trip?
Tell us your dates and how many you are and we will help you plan the weekend: rooms, meals and things to do for the whole group.
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