Boutique estate hotel · Penedès · near Vilafranca · Barcelona
El Serral
Exclusive vineyard hotel wedding venue in the Penedès, near Barcelona
Written by Wes, founder · Reviewed by Miriam, lead planner · Updated
About the venue
El Serral, Santa Margarida i els Monjos
El Serral is a restored Catalan estate from 1913, now a small hotel among the vineyards and pine woods of the Penedès near Vilafranca del Penedès, about 30 minutes from Barcelona and its airport and 15 to 20 minutes from the beaches of Sitges. Taken exclusively for multi-day weddings, it hosts ceremonies among the vines, under the pines or in the gardens for up to 250 guests, cocktails by the pool and dinner overlooking the vineyards, with The Hangar, a soundproofed 250 m² hall for 160 seated with a show-cooking kitchen, as the indoor option. Its 14 en-suite double rooms sleep 28 to 30, menus are created from scratch with trusted or external caterers, there is no curfew, and three-night celebrations start from about €17,500 plus VAT midweek or €19,500 at weekends.
El Serral is a Catalan farmhouse estate built in 1913 and restored as a boutique hotel, surrounded by vineyards, pine forest and the rolling countryside of the Penedès, one of Spain's best-known wine regions. Vilafranca del Penedès, the region's wine capital, is a few minutes away and Barcelona about half an hour.
Weddings here use the whole estate rather than a single room. Couples can marry among the vines, beneath the pine trees or in the gardens, gather for cocktails beside the pool and sit down to dinner overlooking the vineyards. Symbolic, civil, celebrant-led and multicultural ceremonies are all welcome.
For an indoor plan, or simply for the party, The Hangar is a fully soundproofed event space of about 250 m², seating up to 160, with built-in audiovisual equipment and a show-cooking kitchen. Food is created from scratch for each couple with El Serral's trusted catering partners, or specialist external caterers, from welcome dinners to farewell brunches.
The estate is built for multi-day celebrations. Its 14 en-suite double rooms sleep 28, or 30 with extra beds, and around the wedding guests can enjoy wine and cava tastings, massages and holistic therapies, or drives through the vineyards in the hotel's collection of classic and sports cars. The team can also arrange nearby hotels and guest transport.
Our take
What we love about El Serral
El Serral is all about the vines and the weekend. Here is what we love.
1
Vows among the vines
Ceremonies in the heart of the Penedès.
2
A real plan B
The soundproofed Hangar for 160.
3
Your own menu
Every dish created from scratch.
4
Close to the coast
Sitges about 15–20 minutes away.
The spaces
Where each part of the day happens
The whole estate, plus an indoor alternative.
Ceremony
Vineyards and pines
Vows among the vines or under the pine trees.
Cocktails
Gardens and pool
Drinks by the pool and on the sun terraces.
Dinner
Vineyard terrace
Long tables overlooking the vines.
Indoor dinner and party
The Hangar
About 250 m², 160 seated, soundproofed.
Gallery
El Serral in pictures
Venue features
Venue features at El Serral
- Exclusive use
- 1913 Catalan estate
- Vineyard setting
- Pine woods and gardens
- Swimming pool
- The Hangar (250 m²)
- Show-cooking kitchen
- Audiovisual equipment
- 14 en-suite doubles
- Wine and cava tastings
- Massages and wellness
- Classic and sports car drives
- Guest transport arranged
- BYO alcohol allowed
- No curfew
- Disabled access
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
Guide prices 2027
How much does a wedding at El Serral cost?
Guide prices from the venue. They change with the season, the day of the week and your guest numbers, so we confirm a written quote for your date.
| Midweek | From €17,500 + VATThree nights, estate and rooms for 28 |
|---|---|
| Weekend | From €19,500 + VATThree nights, estate and rooms for 28 |
| Catering | From about €140Per person, quoted separately |
| Drinks | From about €25Per person |
Stay and travel
Where guests stay and how they get there
The estate's 14 en-suite double rooms sleep 28, or 30 with a couple of extra beds, so your closest family and friends stay together with breakfast, the gardens and the pool. For larger weddings the team recommends trusted hotels in Vilafranca del Penedès, the surrounding countryside and Sitges.
The bedrooms
- Double roomsEstate · 14 en-suite
- Extra bedsEstate · Up to 30 guests
Accommodation nearby
- Vilafranca del PenedèsTown hotels · A few minutes
- SitgesBeach town hotels · About 15–20 minutes
- BarcelonaWide choice · About 30 minutes
Getting there
- Barcelona airport (BCN)About 30–40 minutes
- BarcelonaAbout 30 minutes
- Vilafranca del Penedès stationTrains to Barcelona
- TransfersArranged by the venue
Things to do
For guests around Santa Margarida i els Monjos
The Penedès is cava country, with family-run wineries and cava cellars all around, the wine museum in Vilafranca, the beaches and old town of Sitges, and Barcelona half an hour away.
- Cava cellars
- Wine tastings
- Vilafranca wine museum
- Sitges beaches
- Montserrat
- Barcelona
- Classic car drives
- Massages
Good to know
El Serral FAQs
How many guests can El Serral hold?
Up to 250 outdoors for the ceremony, and 160 seated in The Hangar.
How much does it cost?
Three-night celebrations start from about €17,500 plus VAT midweek or €19,500 plus VAT at weekends (2027), including the estate and rooms for 28. Catering is quoted separately.
Is there a minimum stay?
Yes, exclusive use is for at least two nights, and most celebrations run for three.
Can we bring our own caterer?
Yes. El Serral works with trusted partners, and external or specialist caterers are welcome. BYO alcohol is allowed.
What if it rains?
The Hangar, a soundproofed indoor space for up to 160 seated, can host the ceremony, dinner and party.
Is there a music curfew?
No. Live music is allowed inside and out. Fireworks are not permitted.
How far is it from the airport?
About 30 to 40 minutes from Barcelona airport.
How we help
Planning a wedding at El Serral?
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Final weeks + the day
On-the-day coordination
We confirm every supplier, build the minute-by-minute timeline and run the day, so you are the least busy people there.
Trusted local suppliers
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Caterers, photographers, florists, DJs and musicians we have worked alongside, all familiar with the venues and with couples planning from abroad.
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