Barcelona holiday apartment rental, Central Barcelona with balcony/terrace, air con, internet access, DVD

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Art 1 (apartment)

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This lovely apartment is housed in a fabulous 19th-century building located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter right next to the attractive Real Square and La Rambla. The style of the apartment is modern, with exclusive classic details. We have taken care with every detail in order to ensure our clients have the most comfortable stay possible.

Art 1 offers three double bedrooms, each one with a queen-size bed and a small balcony facing the street, a comfortable living room with sofa and armchair, a sofa bed for two people, dining area to enjoy your meals, a bathroom with bath/shower and toilet, and well-equipped kitchen with fridge, freezer, oven for cooking needs, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and washing machine/tumble dryer.

This apartment is perfect for larger families wishing to experience the atmosphere and diversion of the city. You can spend your days exploring the Gothic Quarter with its narrow winding streets, pretty squares, mix of shops, restaurants, cafés and bars, take a walk down La Rambla or visit the port and beach a short walk away.

third bedroom	living room
bedroom	second bedroom

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The Costa Brava/Catalonia region

As many other European regions, Barcelona has well defined seasons in which temperatures and general weather are fairly predictable. Being a coast city, the relative humidity level is very high, always around 70%.

The warmest season is between June to August, with temperatures that sometimes can go higher than 30 degrees (Celsius), perfect for a holiday close to the sea. Enjoy the beaches and pools, walk the city wearing light clothing or just relax and have a cold drink at the various terraces available in the city.

Barcelona / Central Barcelona area

This part of Barcelona is perhaps the most original area of the city since its buildings show a wide variety of sculptures and monuments that correspond to different time periods making it an area which has undergone changes through time. Hence, it is not strange to find a 10th century building nearby a contemporary sculpture. The contrast between modern and history gives this area a special charm.

The heart of the Barcelona old quarter, where the main political institutions are located, is Sant Jaume Square, opposite are City Hall and Generalitat buildings. An open and large square which leads to the main streets of the Roman city. From there, we can take a stroll and be lost in the precious side streets of the old quarter. We will find such squares like Sant Felip Neri, small and charming, or the most concurred and emblematic Plaza de Pi that deserves a lot of visits for its beauty and environment. We can experience here the typical atmosphere of town, with its all walk of life, street musicians, artists, picturesque bars and terraces, along with stores of design and avant-guarde fashion in the Ferran and Aviñó streets.

In fact, passing by Ferran street, we arrive to Plaza Real, one of the squares with more traditions and tourist interest in the city. Here, the characteristic multiculturalism of Barcelona converges and a heterogeneous public gather surprisingly. There are many bars of various styles where we can have a drink under welcoming arches, very characteristic of this square, where we also discover the presence of some original modernist lanterns, a work of Antoni Gaudí.

The Boquería market is not similar to any market in Barcelona. Actually this impressive modernist style building located in Las Ramblas, has been converted not only into a place where the Barcelonians go to buy fresh products, but also one of the main tourist attractions of the city without losing its charm. Take a stroll inside as it is an authentic pleasure for the senses. All kinds of food can be found here: fruits, vegetables, fish, exotic specialities and an infinity of surprises. It is worth discovering it by yourself.

How to get there

The Catalonian capital has very good access by all means of transport. It is communicated very well, so you can access easily without any problem.

BY AIR:
Barcelona Airport (called also El Prat Airport (http://www.aena.es) is 12 km from the city.
Transport connecting the airport with the city centre:
- Train RENFE (http://www.renfe.es) leaves the airport every thirty minutes from 6:13 a.m to 23:40 p.m and takes some twenty minutes to arrive to the centre of Barcelona ( train stations: Sants and Cataluña Square).
- There is a special bus, called' Aerobus' that connects the airport with Catalunya Square.

For more information please visit: http://www.bcn.es/turisme/english/turisme/welcome.htm

FLIGHTS:
Low cost flights direct to Barcelona El Prat airport include:
- www.bmibaby.com,
- www.thomsonfly.com (from many UK main cities),
- www.easyjet.com.

Ryan Air flights arrive at GIRONA AIRPORT (http://www.aena.es).
Girona Airport is located 38 miles / 60 km north of Barcelona. Ryan Air runs a direct shuttle bus to the Estació de Nord Bus Station (takes about 1 hour, one way approx € 12, return ticket around € 19. Schedules according to flight times. Info line:+34 902 130 014).

Useful Links:
- Girona Airport – www.aena.es
- The Bus company is called Sagales - www.sagales.com
- Bus Timetables:
http://tinyurl.com/2geyvh
- Barcelona Map showing the Estació del Nord / Bus Station - http://www.sagales.com/index.asp?docId=139&MenuID=139&seccio=1

From the Estació del Nord we suggest you to take a taxi to the apartments. Also, metro station Arc de Triomf to Catalunya square.

BY BOAT:
The port of Barcelona (www.apb.es) has direct connections with the ports of Majorca, Ibiza, Maó and Génova. It is a relatively centric port since the terminals of passenger are found at the end of the Ramblas.

BY TRAIN:
Barcelona has two international train stations: Sants Station and França Station where travellers come from different European countries. Many itineraries usually have the stop at the station of Paseo de Gracia also, located in the heart of the city. (http://www.bcn.es/turisme/castella/turisme/pla_arr_hom.htm). Once we are in these stations, the metro will allow us to arrive to our destination easily.

Activities near Barcelona

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Art 1 is located in central Barcelona in the heart of the Gothic Quarter next to Plaza Reial and Las Ramblas.

Some distances from the apartments:
- Las Ramblas - 50 meters
- Plaza del Pi - 30 meters
- Cathedral - Pl Sant Jaume - 300 meters
- Subway Station (Line 3) - 200 meters.

Further details

The following conditions are applicable to all reservations made. Acceptation of a reservation shall imply acceptation of these general terms. Habitat apartments reserves the right to modify the conditions at any time, without prejudice to any rights acquired previously.

- Apartment Rules

It is important it to keep in mind the following rules of conduct:

Noise
-It is very important to respect the noise level (people, music) after 9.00 at night.
- Parties are not allowed.
- Meetings in the landings or in the entrance are not permitted.

Security
The building is monitored by video cameras. Furthermore, it is asked that you comply with the following rules:
- Always close the door to the street. It is important to ensure after entering or leaving that the door remains securely closed.
- Do not open the door to commercial mail.

Trash
- Do not leave trash bags in the landings or in the entrance. The trash should be left in closed plastic bags in the street in front of the entrance between the hours of 8.00 – 10.00 at night.

Smoke
- Smoke in the apartment is not allowed. You can use the balconies or the terrace as smoking areas.

Lights and Air Conditioning
- Turn off the air-conditioning and lights if you leave the apartment.

Behaviour
- The client is obliged to employ the apartment only for the purpose for which it is intended.
- Any damage caused to the apartment or its contents has to be reported immediately to habitat apartments. The client shall be responsible for such damage.

The client has a duty to behave in a civic manner and to respect the normal co-existence rules. In the case that these general co-existence rules are not kept, habitat apartments have the right to demand the guests to vacate the apartment.

- Maid Service
On the arrival day the apartment shall be cleaned with fresh towels and linen. A cleaning service is included for stays for more than 7 days. On the exit day the client shall leave the apartment in a reasonable condition.

- Towels and linen
Fresh towels and linen will be provided the arrival day. A hand towel and bath towel will be provided for each person staying in the apartment. The linen for cots is not provided

- Amenities included
Habitat apartments shall offer the apartment with all the amenities described, in the case that on the arrival day some of the amenities are not provided the client could ask for compensation. Fresh towels and linen will be provided the arrival day.

- Guests Identity
On the arrival day a registration form must be filled and signed including information related to the guests staying in the apartment.

- Damage Deposit
On the arrival day habitat apartments has the right to ask the client for a 200 euros damage deposit. Any damage to the apartment caused by the client will be discounted from the damage deposit. If this amount does not cover the damage caused, the client will be obliged to pay the difference.The deposit will be refundable the exit day in case there's no damage. In the case that no damage deposit has been taken in the arrival the credit card used in the reservation process would be used to guarantee any damage caused.

- Liabilities
Habitat apartment shall not be liable for any inconveniences which are out of its control. Habitat apartments cannot be held responsible for theft/damage to personal goods or accidents resulting in injury.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High season	1 Apr 08	1 Nov 08	1827£  1,450	0-	0-	3 Nights
Low season	1 Nov 08	1 Apr 09	1575£  1,250	0-	0-	3 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High season	1 Apr 08	1 Nov 08	1449£  1,150	0-	0-	3 Nights
Low season	1 Nov 08	1 Apr 09	1197£  950	0-	0-	3 Nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
10% long stay discount applied to 7 day stays or longer.

Prices (based on two adults) displayed below:

High Season ( April to October ): from 170 to 200 euros for 2 people.
Low Season ( November to March ): from 130 to 150 euros for 2 people.
Peak dates ( Congress, Fires, Special Events, Christmas and Easter ): from 205 to 350 euros for 2 people.
Extra Adult: 30 euros. Children: 20 euros. Babies are free (under 3 years).

Prices are orientative and can depend on demand.

The price inlcudes tax and other fees like cleaning service.

Your credit card shall only be used to guarantee your reservation against cancellations and in accordance with the clauses hereto. No charge shall be made to your credit card at the time of making the reservation. We don’t store your Credit Card Information in any Personal data file.

Payment:
The client pays in cash Euros the total amount on the arrival day. Payment by Credit Card is possible for reservations with a total amount higher than 800 euros and is subject to a 4% charge. We only accept Visa or MasterCard. The clients have to inform us in advance if they want to pay with Credit Card.

For bookings that exceeds the amount of 1,500 euros, the client could be required to pay the 30% of the total amount in the reservation date. In these cases we will contact the client by email to proceed with the payment which can be done by credit card. The booking is confirmed with independence of whether this deposit is required or not.

The following apartments don't allow payment with credit card: Via Apartment, Unic Apartment, Marina Apartment.

Guestbook

August 2007

Thanks a lot for a nice stay. We enjoyed the apartment very much, and the location was perfect! We will contact you if we go back.
Lots of regards from Norway.
Tone and Kjell Christian

July 2007

We had a wonderful stay in Barcelona, but much too short. The apartment was as represented and worked very well for us, both as to comfort and location. We found your staff to be very accommodating, efficient, professional and responsive. We want to give an extra thank you to your office staff in being so helpful with regard to assisting my daughter to retrieve items she left in Cuenca. It is clear to me that you are successful in providing a high level of service. I would love to return to Barcelona and when we do we certainly will want to stay in "our apartment" again.
Best regards
Eleanor

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Contact details for home 49458 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	David Riba
Tel:	+34 93 4522568
Fax:	+34 93 3969059
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