Barcelona Region

Bell Reco

Bell Reco is a historic Catalan manor in the Maresme hills above Argentona, 30 minutes from Barcelona, set across more than 5,000 square metres of lakeside lawns and eucalyptus gardens.

Reception Capacity

Up to 200

Legal Ceremony

Not available

Minimal Lead Time

6 months

Planner’s Note

Bell Reco has a grand, storybook feel – the eucalyptus garden and the lakeside ceremony spot are two of the most photogenic corners I know in the Barcelona Region.

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About This Venue

A Historic Catalan Manor in the Maresme Hills

In Argentona, in the Maresme hills 30 minutes north of Barcelona, Belka Destination Weddings partners with Bell Reco, a Catalan manor built between 1940 and 1952 for the city’s bourgeoisie. A ceiling painted by artist Josep Maria Sert and gardens laid out by landscape architect Joan Mirambell set the tone for a wedding day that moves across a lakeside lawn, terraces, and a eucalyptus garden shaded by century-old trees. Bell Reco hosts one wedding a day, with civil ceremonies permitted on-site and indoor dancing until 3am, all within reach of Barcelona-El Prat Airport for international guests.

What Makes It Different

Three Reasons
Couples Choose This Estate

A Ceiling Painted by Josep Maria Sert

Bell Reco’s interior halls hold a dome painted in Paris by artist Josep Maria Sert, a personal friend of the founding family – a genuine piece of art history as a backdrop for the celebration.

A Lakeside Ceremony, a Eucalyptus Garden Banquet

Say your vows on the lawn beside the estate’s lake, then move guests through the terraces into the eucalyptus garden – one of the most distinctive outdoor spaces Belka works with near Barcelona.

One Wedding a Day, Total Privacy

Bell Reco hosts a single celebration per day across its three-tiered, 5,000+ square metre grounds, so the estate belongs entirely to you and your guests.

At A Glance

Bell Reco: Key Details

Capacity, pricing, and policies for Bell Reco

Detail	Bell Reco
Venue type	Finca/masía
Ceremony capacity	Ask us
Reception capacity	Ask us
Exclusive use	Yes
Pricing	Ask us
Catering policy	Open to any caterer
Alcohol policy	Venue-supplied only
Minimum booking lead time	6 months
Accommodation on-site	No
Accommodation rooms	Ask us

Best For

◈ Couples wanting a historic Catalan manor with genuine architectural pedigree

◈ Weddings wanting a civil ceremony on-site and a separate religious ceremony nearby

◈ Couples who want flexibility to bring their own external catering team

Not Ideal For

◈ Couples wanting on-site overnight accommodation for guests — Bell Reco’s historic manor doesn’t include guest rooms, so the wedding party stays in nearby Argentona, Mataró or Barcelona hotels instead

◈ Couples wanting a fully confirmed, venue-quoted price before contacting the venue directly (pricing online is third-party sourced, not venue-confirmed)

◈ Couples wanting a confirmed legal ceremony without checking first — Bell Reco’s eligibility for a legally binding ceremony for international couples hasn’t been independently verified yet

Also Suits Milestone Celebrations

Bell Reco’s historic Catalan manor and eucalyptus garden suit milestone celebrations – landmark birthdays, anniversary parties, family reunions – as well as weddings. In Argentona, in the Maresme hills of the Barcelona Region, the estate hosts up to 200 guests across a lakeside lawn and terraced grounds, with flexible external catering making it easy to shape a significant celebration around any guest list or style.

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Location & Getting There

Reaching Bell Reco

		Distance (km)	Driving Time (min)
Nearest town/village	Argentona	0	0
Nearest city centre	Barcelona city centre	30	35
Nearest hub town	Mataro	8	10
Primary airport	Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)	45	50
Secondary airport	Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)	70	55

How Planning Works Here

Booking Bell Reco With Belka

Once you’ve chosen Bell Reco, the Belka team manages every detail from that first inquiry through to your last dance under the estate’s eucalyptus garden. We coordinate directly with Bell Reco’s own team on logistics, timeline and vendors, so you can focus on which of the estate’s spaces — the lakeside lawn, the terraces, or the Sert-painted halls — best suits each part of your day.

Bell Recó

4.7 out of 5 stars

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Antonio

5 out of 5 stars

4 weeks ago

Jorge Vega

5 out of 5 stars

a month ago

A beautiful place to share unique moments with the people you love. The Bell Reco team is very experienced and ensures everything runs perfectly.

Salbakiz

5 out of 5 stars

a month ago

ramón rivademar

4 out of 5 stars

a month ago

Beautiful, spacious place. The only drawback was the lack of accessibility for people with reduced mobility. To get from the lower patio where we had vermouth to the upper plaza where we had dinner, there were many steps, and elderly people or those with mobility difficulties had a really hard time without any guidance, assistance, or directions from the staff. The food was good, the staff's service was generally good, and the facilities were well-equipped with thoughtful touches that made the stay more comfortable. It's clear they have experience with various events and celebrations. Overall, I recommend it. I personally felt very well taken care of; the only downside is the lack of accessibility features between the different areas, patios, and gardens. That's why it's not a 5-star review.

Jordi Troguet Ribes

5 out of 5 stars

a month ago

A lovely place (if it's not sunny and hot), but well worth it, and if it's for an event like a wedding, it's gorgeous. Highly recommended. The interior is beautiful and very well maintained.

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Common Questions

Bell Reco, Answered.

Everything Couples Ask About Getting Married at Bell Reco in Argentona, Barcelona

Reported guest capacity at Bell Reco varies by source – a wedding planning agency lists up to 200 guests as its managed maximum for this historic Catalan manor in Argentona, Barcelona Region, while the venue’s own architectural spaces, particularly the eucalyptus garden, are described elsewhere as able to hold considerably more. Belka confirms exact capacity directly with Bell Reco once a couple’s guest count is set.

Yes – Bell Reco is set up to host civil ceremonies in any of its outdoor zones or indoor halls at this Catalan manor in Argentona, Barcelona Region. Religious ceremonies typically require diocese authorization, so many couples pair a symbolic ceremony at Bell Reco with a separate religious service at a nearby church, keeping the reception and ceremony logistics simple within the same day.

Yes – Bell Reco works with external caterers rather than an exclusive in-house kitchen at this historic manor in Argentona, Barcelona Region, giving couples flexibility to choose a catering team that fits their style and budget. This open-vendor approach is less common among Belka’s Barcelona Region venues, most of which run catering exclusively through their own kitchen. This flexibility pairs well with the estate’s grand architectural pedigree, including a dome ceiling painted by artist Josep Maria Sert, letting couples shape a menu around their own vision.

Outdoor music at Bell Reco typically runs until around 10pm, with celebrations able to continue indoors until 3am at this Catalan manor in Argentona, Barcelona Region. Local noise regulations are worth confirming directly with the venue for a specific wedding date, since outdoor curfews at Bell Reco can vary depending on the exact location within the estate’s grounds. Belka’s team can help you plan a timeline that makes the most of both the outdoor eucalyptus garden and the indoor halls across the full evening.

Bell Reco doesn’t have on-site guest rooms, but Argentona, nearby Mataro, and Barcelona all offer hotels within easy reach of this Catalan manor in the Barcelona Region. Belka can help coordinate group transport and accommodation for out-of-town wedding guests attending a celebration at Bell Reco, keeping logistics simple despite the lack of overnight rooms on-site. This is worth factoring in early, particularly given the estate’s grand, storybook atmosphere that often draws couples planning a full wedding weekend.

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A Historic Catalan Manor in the Maresme Hills