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BARCELONA LUXURY *** FABULOUS LOCATION*** HISTORIC CENTRE - GREAT REVIEWS
- Apartment
- People: 6
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min. Stay: 3 nights
2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
Bedrooms
Red Apple
Green Apple
Living Room
1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, 1 double sofa bed, 1 cot
Facilities
Featured
- Air Conditioning
- Internet
- No Smoking
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Heater
- Washer & Dryer
- Satellite or Cable
- Parking
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 2Toilet, ShowerBuilt on 3 levels with a large shower enclosure.
- The bathroom is on three levels with a large shower enclosure and ample space for drying. There are multiple lighting opportunities to create the atmosphere that feels best for you. There is a hairdryer.
Safety features
- Safe
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kit
- Smoke detectorKitchen
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon-monoxide detectorKitchen
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- beachBarcelona was recently awarded the title of Best Beach City in the World by National Geographic Magazine. Try breakfasting in one of the chiringuito cafe-bars that sit on the sands.
- city centreBarcelona has 2 city centres - the new Plaza Cataluña which straddles medieval Barcelona and the new town, and the old arched Plaza Real.
- near the seaOur apartment is a 10 minute walk from the marinas and Port Vell - the scenic old port. It houses museums, marinas, the Aquarium, the Maremagnum shopping centre and many bars and restaurants.
General
- TelephoneFree calls to Spanish landlines and mobiles.
- Air conditioningTwo air conditioning units keep the apartment wonderfully cool in summer.
- HeatingCentral heating throughout. The radiators heat up very quickly and will keep you very cosy in winter.
- Linens providedHigh quality100% cotton - we've actually been asked where we bought them by some of our visitors who wanted to buy some for their own homes.
- Washing machineAutomatic washer/dryer and we supply washing powder free of charge.
- Clothes dryerOur washing machine is a washer/dryer.
- Parking availableSecure public car park a minute's walk away at an hourly rate or daily fee.
- InternetHigh speed fibre optic internet
- Towels availableHigh quality 100% cotton towels. We provide a bath towel and a hand towel per person.
- Safe
- Wireless InternetFree WIFI throughout
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Kitchen roll
- Shampoo
- Basic soaps
- Toilet roll
- Living RoomSoft comfortable seating for 6 people. Very large flat screen TV. Home cinema system. Ipod sound dock. Telephone. Satelite TV. Music system. Books. Dvds. Cds.
Kitchen
- DishwasherEasy to use and detergent provided free of charge.
- FridgeLarge combined fridge freezer (although can't compete with US size!).
- HobInduction hob for fast and easy cooking.
- OvenBuilt in easy-to-use oven.
- MicrowaveSimple to use and an essential time-saver.
- Grill
- Coffee makerWe provide Nescafé and freshly ground coffee free of charge. Alternatively, you can opt to use our Nespresso Coffee Machine for fresh expresso coffee for a cover charge of 50 euro cents per pod.
- ToasterDouble toaster for toasting 2 slices of bread at a time.
- Pantry itemsWe provide you with the basics such as salt, pepper, sugar, tea, coffee and many more basic items so that you won't waste money stocking up on items you will probably only use a small amount of.
- Dishes & utensilsCrockery, cutlery, mugs etc., for a minimum of 6 people. Assorted heatproof and serving dishes, jugs, bowls, wine, champagne and water glasses, etc.
- KitchenApart from all the usual things you would expect to find we provide Spanish cookery books (in English!), a toasted sandwich maker, and there's a breakfast bar for informal leisurely hreakfasts.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 6 people
- Dining area
- Childs highchair
- DiningGlass top dining room table with 6 chairs and a seventh for lounging!
Entertainment
- TelevisionLarge Sony Plasma TV in the living- room and second smaller flatscreen TV in the Green Apple Bedroom.
- Satellite/Cable TVYes - you can watch a wide range of TV channels in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Arabic, Portuguese etc.
- StereoThe home cinema system and music system have 5 speakers.
- DVD playerOur home cinema system will allow you to watch films with full cinema surround sound effects.
- BooksWe have a small selection of books for you to read during your stay.
- GamesChess, cards etc.
- Music libraryWe provide a small CD collection for you to enjoy during your stay.
- ToysA small selection of soft toys, children's DVDs and books.
- Video libraryThere is a small selection of DVDs to enjoy during your stay.
Outside
- BalconyTwo small wrought-iron balconies lead off the living-room through the French windows.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleThe apartment is not suitable for wheelchairs.
- Long-term renters welcome
Notes
- Even though the apartment is located on the first floor there are approximately 26 steps to go up before you reach the front door as there is no lift. If you have mobility issues our apartment may not be suitable for you. The apartment has an IPOD sound docking station to allow you to listen to your own music collection and an Italian central battery charging system for recharging all your batteries at the one hub. We also provide a wall safe and there is a house alarm. There are also a number of guide books to Barcelona and Catalonia for you to use during your stay.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Suitable for well-behaved children.Suitable for well-behaved children.
No pets - Out of consideration for allergy sufferers.Out of consideration for allergy sufferers.
No events
No smoking - Auf dem Balkon ist das Rauchen gestattet.Auf dem Balkon ist das Rauchen gestattet.
Max guests: 6 (sleeps up to 5 adults)
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
- Quiet hours from 21.00pm to 9.00am
- No groups of friends larger than parties of 4. If you misrepresent your party, the owner reserves the right to deny rental at any time.
- Other groups of friends MAY be accepted by owner with special permission after submitting a request to the owner and answering any consequent queries.
Cleaning practices
Property has guest safety measures
Minimum one-day vacancy between guests’ stays
Cleaned with disinfectant
Location
Hosted by Kay Davidson
Ask a questionAbout Kay Davidson
Hello there! The first thing I should probably tell you is that I came here on holiday for 2 weeks in 1988 and stayed! I guess the sun, the cuisine, the cultural variety and outdoor lifestyle all had something to do with it. The fact is I’ve never stopped enjoying the things I love here. I moved from Valencia to Barcelona in 2000 and have worked throughout that time as a teacher and translator as well as a property manager now too of course! My life is busy and diverse and also involves making regular trips back to Scotland, where I was born. I think I’m really lucky to live between two such beautiful places and I guess I love the contrast and diversity of my lifestyle. Nevertheless, be warned! If my own experience is anything to go by and you do decide to come here on holiday, you may end up staying longer than you bargained for!!
Kay Davidson purchased this Apartment in 2003
Why Kay Davidson chose El Born
Quite simply – it was love at first sight and the first and last apartment I looked at. I often walk through the gorgeous winding alleyways of the Born with their myriad boutiques and terrace cafés bathed in sunlight before heading back to the apartment and sitting in the peace and quiet of the living room, soaking up the beauty of it all and thinking - yes - this is the essence of what I love here! The Born has become even more charming and beautiful since I bought the apartment in 2003 and if I could come back to Barcelona now and see it all again as if it were the first time, I think it's exactly this apartment in this part of town that I would hope to find.
What makes this Apartment unique
Firstly I would say it's the location. It’s right in the middle of the most historic, beautiful and happening area of the city with the benefit of being nestled in a quiet pedestrian-only side street, which is a 15 minute walk from the beach. Then, the apartment itself has the perfect contrast that’s so distinctive to Barcelona of seamlessly blending the old with the new; design without compromising on comfort. Having the award-winning Hoffman bakery and café (best croissants I have ever tasted) just around the corner may also have something to do with it though! Or it might be the proximity to Cal Pep (delicious seafood) or Bar Pla (delicious everything)! Most likely it's a combination of all of these things and coming in through the front door after a day out, sitting down, kicking off my shoes and relishing the strange sensation of feeling at home in a foreign land.
- Languages:
- English, Spanish
Private hosts do not rent properties as a trade, business or profession.