Barcelona holiday apartment accommodation, Central Barcelona with beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, internet access

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La Pometa Apartment (apartment)

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This stunning apartment is located in the medieval district of Barcelona’s Historic Centre known as El Born. It is a 5 minute walk from the Cathedral, 5 minutes from the beautiful palm-fringed marina, 10 minutes from the Ramblas, and is situated immediately behind the Picasso Museum.

The apartment itself provides real home from home comfort and every luxury to make your holiday accommodation really special. It is spacious with open plan areas in the living room, kitchen/dining room. It has high vaulted ceilings with exposed wooden beams in the living room and French windows leading out onto little wrought iron balconies. It has an office area with WIFI, breakfast bar, a split level bathroom with glass wall partitions and parquet flooring throughout. It has air conditioning, central heating, Satellite TV, a home cinema system, IPOD sound dock, a Nespresso coffee machine for perfect coffee and light duck down duvets in the winter months. It even has a secret door! "THIS APARTMENT REALLY IS THE PERFECT BASE - THE PERFECT APARTMENT IN THE PERFECT LOCATION" JIm and Margaret Sinclair, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 11th Dec. 2007.

THIS APARTMENT IS LISTED IN THE CATALONIA TOURISM AND TRADE REGISTER: nº EB-00107

The Living Room	The Red Apple Bedroom
The Dining Area	The Kitchen

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/12248

The Costa Brava/Catalonia region

The Catalonia that I love is made up of the small fishing villages of Cadaqués, Llafranc, Calella de Palafrugell, all unspoilt by mass tourism and an absolute delight to visit. If you prefer the mountains then you might like to drive through the foothills of the Spanish Pyrenees and stop off in the lovely flower-filled valleys and picturesque hill-top villages. But whether it's the sea or the mountains you like the most, Catalonia has something to offer just about everyone. If you are interested in cuisine then Catalonia is at the cutting edge of world trends with 3 of the 5 restaurants which have been awarded 3 Michelin stars in Spain located here, including 'El Bulli' voted 'Best Restaurant of the Year in 2006'. But you don't have to spend a lot to eat well here. The average standard of cooking is very high and very affordable. If Catalonia is the kingdom, then Barcelona has got to be the jewel in the crown with daily temperatures averaging 13ºC in winter and 28ºC in summer with guaranteed sunshine almost all year round.

Barcelona / Central Barcelona area

All of the follwing are either next to or not more than a 10 minute walk from the apartment: the Picasso Museum, the Cathedral, the Ramblas, the Gothic area, the Boqueria fresh food market, the palm-fringed marina where you can catch a cable car to the top of the Monjuic hill, the beach, the Aquarium, Imax cinema, the Ciutadella park, Mare Magnum, Port Olímpic, Textile Museum, Chocolate Museum, boat trips of the port, etc. The Bus Touristic stops just around the corner from the apartment and the nearest metro stop is 200m away if you would like to visit the Sagrada Familia and the Parque Güell which are located outside the city centre.

The entire area surrounding the apartment building in the El Born area of the historic centre is encased in enchanting tiny medieval interconnecting streets and alleyways. Bustling with life, these little streets house cafés, speciality food shops, small commercial and public galleries, design boutiques and a wide selection of excellent restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets. The area was recently described by Arthur Lubow in The New York Times as “having the energy of New York’s Lower East Side”.

How to get there

FLY DIRECT TO BARCELONA
- Low cost flights available from:
www.easyjet.com (from Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stanstead, Newcastle, Basilea, Berlin, Dortmund, Geneva, Paris ORLY)
www.flyglobespan.com (from Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Glasgow)
www.jet2.com (from Leeds Bradford, Manchester Terminal 1, Belfast Intl.)
www.bmibaby.com (from Birmingham)
www.brittaniadirect.com
www.flymonarch.com (Manchester)
-www.clickair.com (new low cost airline of IBERIA) flies from Dublin, Amsterdam, Berlin, Frankfurt, Geneva, Munich, Prague and Zurich)

OR FLY TO GIRONA with RYAN AIR (from Blackpool, Bournmouth, Bristol, Doncaster, Dublin, Durham (Tees Vall) East Midlands, Glasgow-Prestwick, Liverpool, London-Luton, London-Stanstead, Newcastle, Boligna, Brussels (Charleroi), Milan (Bergamo) etc.) and take the excellent shuttle bus (see timetables at : http://www.sagales.com) which leaves from just outside the terminal building and drops you off just a 5 minute taxi ride from the apartment (journey time 1 hour - return fare 19 euros).

ON ARRIVAL AT BARCELONA AIRPORT
- Direct rail link from the airport to the Estación de Francia station, just a 2 minute walk from the apartement (left luggage facility available here if required)
- Taxi directly to the apartment costs approx. 25 euros.

Activities near Barcelona

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Bedroom 1: with double bed.
Bedroom 2: with twin beds, TV and DVD.
Extra sleeping facilities: double sofa bed in living room
Bathrooms: Bathroom built on 3 levels with bath, separate walk-in shower with teak wood flooring, glass wall partitions, hairdryer, etc.
Kitchen: Breakfast bar, cooker, vitroceramic hob, large fridge-freezer, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster, toasted sandwich maker, juicer.
Living Rooms: Satellite TV, CD/DVD home cinema system with 5 speakers, IPOD sound dock, cordless telephone, remote controlled air conditioning, seating for 6, comfortable double sofa bed, high vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams, French windows leading onto wrought iron balconies.
Dining Room: glass top table with seating for 6.
Other: Parquet flooring throughout, central heating, remote controlled air conditioning, iron and ironing board, wall safe, umbrellas(just in case!), and Barcelona guide books provided. We also provide information on local amenities, restaurants, and unusual things to do in the area etc.

Cot and high chair available on request at no extra cost
4 large beach towels also available on request.

Conditions

Well belhaved children are welcome
Suitable for families, groups of friends, couples etc.
Sorry, no smoking and no pets.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
1-2 people	1 Sep 08	1 Nov 08	1050£  814	150116	150116	3 Nights
1-2 people	1 Nov 08	1 Jan 10	1050£  814	150116	150116	3 Nights

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

THE ABOVE RATES ARE BASED ON 1-2 PEOPLE - 25 EUROS FOR EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON PER NIGHT (MAX: 6 PEOPLE)

CHRISTMAS 2008 - 7 NIGHT MINIMUM

NEW YEAR 2008 - 7 NIGHT MINIMUM + 25% SEASONAL PRICE ADJUSTMENT

16 - 21 FEBRUARY 2009 - 7 NIGHT MINIMUM ´+ 50% SEASONAL PRICE ADJUSTMENT

6 - 13 APRIL 2009 - 7 NIGHT MINIMUM APPLIES

7- 10 MAY 2009 - 5 NIGHT MINIMUM APPLIES

3 NIGHT MINIMUM APPLIES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

ADDITIONAL NOTES TO RENTAL FEES

25% deposit of rental fee payable by credit card or bank transfer is required to secure reservation

45.00 euro charge is payable towards the final cleaning costs of the apartment

150.00 euro refundable securiity deposit (refunded on morning of departure on return of apartment and contents in good condition)

ALL ABOVE QUOTED PRICES ARE TAX INCLUSIVE

Guestbook

'This apartment really is the perfect base - the perfect apartment in the perfect location. We shall be back.'

Jim and Margaret Sinclair. Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. 11th December 2007

'This apartment is a pure delight and so much more than my family or I ever expected. The location is ideal – so much to see and do. This was our first stay in Barcelona and it has been an unforgettable experience in every way.’

The Cain Family. NYC, USA. 7th November 2007

‘We’ve had a wonderful four days in Barcelona – our first visit, but certainly not our last. Your lovely apartment is in the perfect location, full of life, with plenty of great shops and restaurants. We found your map really helpful, as well as your recommendations, particularly ‘Lonja de Tapas’. We shall certainly be recommending you to our friends and families. Thank you.’

Wendy and Sinéad. Brussels, Belgium. 4th November 2007

‘We have enjoyed a wonderful break in Barcelona. The apartment is really lovely and has been a real treat to come ‘home’ to each evening. Special mention to the fabulous beds – definitely the comfiest we have ever encountered! We can thoroughly recommend ‘Salero’, ‘Origens’, ‘Little Italy’ and ‘Taller de Tapas’ – all lovely food and very close by! Thank you!’

Jane, Dawn and Janet. Lancs., England. 1st November 2007

‘Thanks for creating an amazing environment for your guests. We had a lovely time and appreciated all of your recommendations. We hope to visit again in the near future.’

Sherri, Jim and Arlene. Atlanta, USA. 20th October 2007

‘Thanks for letting us stay in this amazing apartment. Everything was perfect and it was all you could ever want. It was even better than we thought it would be from the photographs on the internet. Hopefully we will come back soon.’

Imogen, Alex, Steve, Sally Woolley. Northumberland, UK. 17th October 2007

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/12248

Contact owner

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Contact details for home 12248 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Kay Davidson
Tel:	+34 93 2213304
Mobile:	+34 649 398944
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Advertiser joined: 30 May 2006 This property added: 30 May 2006

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