El Molí de l’Estany, Llagostera, Costa Brava
4 September 2026
Design: RCR Arquitectes
Location: Llagostera, Costa Brava, Catalonia, northeast Spain
El Molí de l’Estany: a retreat of water, stone and architecture in the heart of the Costa Brava
Photos by Eugeni Pons
The estate in Llagostera (Girona), which pairs a 19th-century mill with a pavilion by RCR Arquitectes, winners of the 2017 Pritzker Prize, is available for exclusive-use rental for private stays and events.
Llagostera (Girona), 3 September 2026. — El Molí de l’Estany is an estate of almost 15,000 m² in Llagostera, in the heart of the Costa Brava, designed for those seeking an exclusive experience in a unique setting. The property brings together two buildings with distinct personalities: the Molí de Pedra, the village’s former stone-clad mill, and the Pavelló de l’Estany, a contemporary steel-and-glass structure by RCR Arquitectes, built in 2006 over the pond that, in the 19th century, powered the Molí Gotarra.
Two buildings, one essence
The Pavelló de l’Estany is defined by an architecture integrated into the landscape, with a steel-and-glass structure that engages in dialogue with its surroundings. The main floor houses a living space with kitchen, dining area, sofa, fireplace and television, opening directly onto a terrace with barbecue. On the lower floor the architecture becomes intimate and serene: here are the sleeping quarters and the wellness area, with a heated pool clad entirely in black Zimbabwe granite, a small gym and a Turkish bath. The beds in the bedrooms were created by Girona-born artist Sergi Cadenas.
In the Molí de Pedra, the renovation has created a space centred on a large table that appears to float: a single piece supported by one leg that runs the full length of the mill and becomes the axis of the room. The interior features a high-end Bulthaup kitchen and a lounge area with direct access to the outdoors.
Water, gardens and absolute privacy
The design of the estate celebrates water, the element that historically defined this place. The outdoor pool, black-lined and infinity-edged, recovers the soul of the old pond and acts as a mirror for the sky and the pavilion’s Corten steel façade. Its beach-style entry allows a gradual descent into the water.
The grounds, covering almost 5,000 m², offer a sensory journey through spots such as the Secret Forest, the Aromatic Path and the Holm Oak Corner, a reading nook beneath a century-old tree. Among the additional bathrooms, a roofless outdoor shower set in the woodland stands out, where the tree canopy is the only ceiling.
Capacity and services
The estate has six en-suite bedrooms, all located in the Pavelló de l’Estany, accommodating twelve guests. Rental is always exclusive: guests enjoy the entire property with no overlaps or interruptions. Amenities include two fully equipped kitchens, underfloor heating and cooling, high-speed Wi-Fi, Smart TV, Natura Bissé bathroom amenities, luxury bed linen and towels, and indoor and outdoor fireplaces.
Every stay includes a daily two-hour housekeeping service. On prior request, premium services are available, such as a private chef, massages in the wellness area, airport transfers, car rental, babysitting, preferential golf course bookings, excursions with exclusive guides and wine tastings.
A setting for stays, celebrations and film shoots
Beyond private stays, the total privacy of the location makes it an ideal backdrop for intimate celebrations, corporate retreats, audiovisual productions and gastronomic experiences, from weddings and product launches to wellness sessions, shoots for films, series or music videos, gastronomic pop-ups and masterclasses.
A privileged location
El Molí de l’Estany is 20 km from Girona airport, 90 km from Barcelona airport and 85 km from the French border.
It lies 10 minutes from the PGA Catalunya golf course, 15 minutes from the finest coves and beaches of the Costa Brava, and 20 minutes from Girona and its Michelin-starred restaurants.
The countryside around Llagostera alternates cork oak and holm oak forests with farmland that changes colour with the seasons.
About El Molí de l’Estany
El Molí de l’Estany is a historic estate in Llagostera (Girona) that combines a 19th-century mill with a contemporary pavilion by RCR Arquitectes (Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem and Ramon Vilalta), winners of the 2017 Pritzker Prize.
It is rented on an exclusive-use basis for private stays, weddings, events, retreats and film shoots.
Photogrraphs by Eugeni Pons
El Molí de l’Estany, Llagostera, Costa Brava, Spain images / information received 141125
Location: Llagostera, Catalonia, Spain, southwestern Europe.
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