Terra Dominicata, hotel and winery in Escaladei

Sleeping on the monks' farm

Terra Dominicata is in the farmhouse that was the farm of the Escaladei Carthusian monastery, among olive trees and vines, 1.5 km from the charterhouse and beneath the cliffs of the Montsant Natural Park. It has 26 rooms, all for two people at most, because the historic building does not allow more. It is adults only: it does not admit under-14s. The Michelin Guide gives it its Three Keys.

Why it is a wine hotel

Because the winery is next door: the house makes its DOQ Priorat wines from the 22 hectares of organic vineyard that surround the hotel, and the visit with a four-wine tasting takes place daily, for €20. The restaurant, Mater Terrae, has more than 300 wines from the Priorat and the Montsant. From reception you can arrange visits to other wineries in the region, a horse ride among the vines and an oil tasting at a mill in Cabacés. You can walk to the charterhouse in about 40 minutes.

Relaxing

The outdoor spa, Les Oliveres, is among olive trees, built in oak like the winery's barrels: a Nordic tub, Finnish sauna, cold shower and relaxation area, in private one-hour sessions for €100 a couple, for guests only, with a massage menu. The pool, exclusive to guests, is not heated. On Saturdays and Sundays at 9:00 there is yoga.

Practical information

Check-in is from 16:00, although you can arrive earlier and use the facilities. Animals are not allowed: the house is also a winery and a place where food is prepared. The website does not publish fixed rates: you check them in its booking engine.