Barcelona holiday apartment rental, Barceloneta with beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, internet access

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Cosy flat in Barceloneta (apartment)

Home description

The recently, totally renovated two bedroomed apartment is 45m2 with open plan kitchen/dining and sitting room. It is light and airy, with sliding glass doors opening onto a private balcony which overlooks the street. The apartment is in the heart of the trendy and highly sought after area of La Barceloneta, in one of its most pleasant (pedestrian) streets. There are tapas bars, restaurants, bakery, grocery shops, supermarket and the newly restored Barceloneta market very close by and its only a five minute stroll to the famous Barceloneta beach. The flat has portable air conditioning and gas central heating making it ideal all the year round. It is within walking distance of the city's excellent public transport and many of Barcelona's most famous historic sites and museums.
The apartment is on the second floor and is suitable for 1 or 2 individuals or couples.

view from balcony	sitting room
kitchen	kitchen

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The Costa Brava/Catalonia region

The city of Barcelona needs no introduction. It is one of the most vibrant and most visited cities in Europe. It is truly a people's city with something for everyone, beach, nightlife, excellent restaurants, museums, art galleries, excellent public transport and fascinating architecture and churches spanning 9 centuries. There are also many wonderful places close by out of town, the monastery at Monserrat, the Costa Brava coastline, a myriad of fascinating medieval villages, the spectacular town of Girona, to name but a few.

Barcelona / Barceloneta area

Barceloneta is instantly recognizable on the map as the grid of streets in a triangular shape sticking out into the sea, bordered by the beach on one side and the marina on the other. It is near the old port, the impressive Ciutadella Park, a 10 minute walk to the exotic Palau de la Musica, the famous Rambla and the Gothic part of town, the cathedral and the Picasso museum. Barcelona is a compact city and pleasant to stroll around so nowhere of interest is far away, the Passeig de Gracia with the famous Gaudi buildings, Casa Batlló and Casa Mila (La Pedrera) can be reached on foot by a picturesque 30 minute stroll as can the Sagrada Familia. The city is served by excellent public transport with underground trains and buses. Buy a T10 ticket for 7.20 euros which gives you 10 rides on city buses (not Aerobus) or train including the train to the airport.
There is also a tourist bus service of double decker buses which stop at most of the major sights including Park Guell, the monastery of Pedrables, Camp Nou, the Olympic village, Sacrada Familia and much more.

How to get there

Easyjet, Iberia, British Airways, Spanair, Click Air and most European carriers to El Prat, Barcelona airport.
Aerobus (3.75 euros)from Barcelona El Prat airport to Plaza Catalunya (aprox 25 mins) then 15 minute walk or metro from Urquinoana to Barceloneta Station on L4 (yellow line), then 5 minute walk to apartment.
Regular train service from airport to Estacion de Francia (approx 25 mins) then 7 minute walk to apartment.
Taxis from Barcelona El Prat airport to Barceloneta take about 25 minutes depending on traffic and cost about 25 euros.
Ryanair flies to Girona and Reus airports with connecting bus services to Barcelona (Estacion du Nord) then
short walk to the apartment.

Activities near Barcelona

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The recently renovated second floor apartment has two bedrooms each with a double bed. The kitchen/dining area and sittingroom are open plan. One bedroom and the sitting room area have sliding glass doors which open on to a private exterior balcony which overlooks the pedestrian street. There is portable air conditioner and two electric fans. The kitchen fittings are all new and include, microwave, ceramic hob,oven, fitted kitchen cupboards, ample work surfaces, refrigerator with icebox and washing machine. The bathroom has a WC, shower and wash basin.
The flat has gas central heating making it very suitable for winter breaks.

Further details outdoors:
The flat is in an original 19th century "finca" typical of the Barceloneta area. It is in a pedestrian only street in the heart of Barceloneta.

Further details

The flat is recommended for 1 or 2 couples or individuals or a small family group. Many of the residents in the building are elderly and guests are requested to be considerate by not making a lot of noise at any time particularly late at night.

Conditions

Strictly no smoking inside the flat.
50% of rental secures booking, by bank transfer in euros or £s
50% of rental prior to arrival by bank transfer in euros or £s

Refundable breakages deposit 200 euros
Unless prior arrangements made with owner check out time: 11.00 and
check in time: 15:00
Check out time before: 11:00

Rental rates

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April/May/June	1 Apr 08	1 Jul 08	630£  500	9575	9575	3 Nights
July/Aug/Sept	1 Jul 08	30 Sep 08	700£  556	10583	10583	3 Nights

Prices for group size 3
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April/May/June	1 Apr 08	1 Jul 08	570£  452	8567	8567	3 Nights
July/Aug/Sept	1 Jul 08	30 Sep 08	650£  516	9777	9777	3 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
April/May/June	1 Apr 08	1 Jul 08	530£  421	8063	8063	3 Nights
July/Aug/Sept	1 Jul 08	30 Sep 08	600£  476	9071	9071	3 Nights

The owner does not have weekend tariffs.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Refundable security deposit 200 euros

Availability notes

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Contact details for home 28839 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Rachel Michel
Advertiser joined: 11 May 2006 This property added: 22 Jun 2007

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