A holiday home with kids works when children have room to run and adults can relax without losing sight of them. With a bit of imagination, the garden, the pool and the living room fill a whole weekend without getting in the car.
We are Carmen and Dani, and we have been welcoming families and groups of friends with children for over 26 years. Here are 10 ideas at the house and 5 nearby, plus what a holiday home should have for families.
What a holiday home needs for children
| What to check | Why it matters | At Can Micos |
|---|---|---|
| Fenced garden | Kids play freely and you relax | 4,000 m², fully fenced |
| Fenced pool | They cannot get in without an adult | 9×4 m pool with fence and closing gates |
| Play area | Fun without screens | Swings, slide, ping-pong and table football |
| Covered space | For rain or cold | 115 m² covered barbecue and 60 m² living room |
| Bathrooms | Fewer queues at bath and bedtime | 8 rooms with private bathroom, 1 with bathroom in the corridor |
| Ground floor | Handy with buggies, babies or grandparents | 5 ground-floor bedrooms, 4 with no steps |
| Exclusive use | If the kids are noisy, it only bothers you | The whole house is rented |
10 things to do with kids at the house
Treasure hunt
- Garden
Set challenges around the garden: riddles, sack races or finding a leaf of every colour. Mix ages in each team and hide a “treasure” at the end.
Pool and water games
- Fenced pool
In good weather the pool is the centre of the day. The 9×4 m pool has a fence with gates that close, and an adult should always be watching.
Swings, ping-pong and table football
- Free to use
Swings and a slide in the garden, plus ping-pong and table football. Run a knockout tournament with a prize.
Football, pétanque and slackline
- Lawn
A grassy area with a goal for a parents-versus-kids match, a pétanque court and a slackline.
Cooking as a family
- Kitchen
Homemade pizzas, cookies to decorate or skewers for the barbecue. We also have a catering option.
Marshmallows on the barbecue
- Covered barbecue
Toast marshmallows on the embers after dinner. The 115 m² barbecue area is covered, so it works even in the rain.
Stargazing
- Night
Away from city lights, lie on the lawn with a blanket and an astronomy app. In August, look out for shooting stars.
Night walk with torches
- Night
A walk round the garden with a torch, listening for crickets, frogs and owls. Bring a warm layer.
Nature crafts and costumes
- Afternoon
Collect leaves, pine cones and flowers and turn them into crowns or animals, then hold a parade.
Games, shadow theatre and karaoke
- Living room
Board games, a shadow theatre with a torch and a sheet, or karaoke on the TV (HDMI and USB).
5 ideas near the house
| Distance | Plan |
|---|---|
| Very close | Visit a farm: the Can Masó farm school is 500 m away, and the Mas Bes dairy farm is in Vilobí d’Onyar. Call ahead to arrange. |
| From the door | Walks along the country paths, looking for bugs, pine cones and tracks. |
| 10 min | Birdwatching at the Estany de Sils, flat and easy with children. Bring binoculars. |
| 15 min | Farners Castle in Santa Coloma, or the 6 km hike to the Argimon hermitage. |
| 25–30 min | The beaches of Lloret and Tossa, and the theme parks of Girona and the Costa Brava. |
More ideas in things to do with kids in Girona and, if it rains, our 16 rainy-day plans.
Can Micos: a holiday home for families in Girona
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.
4.8 out of 5 on Google, with more than 220 reviews from groups who have stayed.
Frequently asked questions
What can you do with kids at a holiday home?
At the house: treasure hunts, the pool, swings, ping-pong tournaments, cooking together, stargazing or board games. Nearby: a farm visit, country walks, birdwatching or the beach.
Is the pool at Can Micos safe for children?
It has a fence with gates that can be closed so children cannot get in alone. Even so, an adult should always be watching.
Can we hold a children’s birthday party at Can Micos?
Yes. The 30 m² panoramic dining room opens onto the covered barbecue and you can decorate as you like. We also have a catering option.
What to do with kids at a holiday home when it rains?
Board games in the living room, shadow theatre, cooking together or playing under the 115 m² covered barbecue area.
How much does Can Micos cost for a group with children?
From €32 per person per night depending on season, with bed linen, final cleaning and, in winter, firewood included. Minimum 2 nights at weekends.
Shall we send you a quote?
Tell us your dates and how many you are and we will reply in about 30 minutes with the exact price.
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