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

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Pedrera (apartment)

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The Pedrera apartment is centrally situated in Rambla Catalunya, a smart boulevard lined with boutiques and outdoor cafes and a short walk away from Catalunya square. This apartment is a stone's throw from Gaudi's famous architectural delights, the famous Pedrera house (or Casa Milla) and Casa Batllo.

Fashionably and colourfully decorated throughout, the apartment features one bedroom with queen-size bed, and a large stylish living room with armchairs and sofas. The sofas can be used as two single beds. It can comfortably accommodate 4 people. The apartment also has balconies in the living-room facing Rambla Catalunya.

You can enjoy the apartment's balconies off the living room and watch Barcelona's day to day activity, or enjoy a coffee on one of the many terraces along Rambla Catalunya and explore the many shops and streets in the centre around the apartment.

bedroom	living room
kitchen	living area

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The Costa Brava/Catalonia region

Best known apart from the capital, Barcelona, is of course the Mediterranean coast, Costa Brava, with ample beaches and mild climate, doubtlessly a first rate touristical attraction. Catalonia also offers high mountain ranges, the Pyrenees in the north, the curious formations of Montserrat, the inactive volcanoes of Garrotxa, and a wide plain area in the region's centre.

Catalonia has a very marked culture of its own, most evidently of Mediterranean tradition, and is distinguished of most other Spanish regions in several aspects, not at least by its language, Catalonian (although everybody speaks and understands Castilian Spanish perfectly). Certainly it is one of the most cosmopolitan places in Spain, thanks to its long tradition of international commerce.

The coast offers ideal facilities for all sorts of water sports, but everywhere you will realize about that special talent to combine the beauty of nature or monuments with modern attractions, a main reason why Catalonia developed into one of the preferred touristical destinations.

Catalonia's excellent gastronomy is characterized by seafood, rice dishes, wines of great international reputation, and traditional desserts like the famous "Catalonian Cream".

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

Between Diagonal and Pl. Catalunya is most of the "Eixample" area ("expansion" in English), which arose from the famous "Pla Cerdà" (Cerdà's city plan). After 1860, and the demolition of the city walls, Barcelona began to expand. Its new district, known as the Eixample is, without doubt, a unique example of European urban planning.

Today, the Eixample is Barcelona’s main centre: a shopping and residencial area district whose streets feature a succession of prestigious shops, art galleries, restaurants and night-time bars. L' Eixample, with its square blocks of houses forming a grid pattern, has as its main boulevard the Passeig de Gràcia, where you will find the famous "Pedrera" and "Casa Batlló" by Gaudi.

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 Passeig de Gracia and França).
- 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.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, located next to the bus station, goes 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:
Pedrera offers the following:

Comfortable bedroom with queen-size bed and large wardrobe, luminous living area decorated in a bright modern style, two sofa beds in living area, window balcony looking out over Rambla Catalunya, complete bathroom, dining area for up to four people air con for the summer months and electric heating for the winter, satelite tv, dvd player, cd player, Internet ADSL connection included in the rental price, land line for local calls,
washing machine, safe box, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, free cleaning service fr stays of 8 nights or more, and baby's cot / high chair.

Further details outdoors:
Pedrera apartment is located in a boulevard lined with many shops and cafes with terraces, next to Paseo de Gracia and walking distance from Catalunya square and La Rambla.

The area is full of restaurants and shops and near Gaudi's famous architecture.

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.

Conditions

It is important 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

The arrival day the apartment shall be cleaned with fresh towels and linen. A cleaning service is included for stays than more than 7 days. 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 apartment 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 a 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 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	1 Nov 08	1 Apr 09	882£ 802	0-	0-	3 Nights
High season	1 Apr 09	1 Nov 09	1008£ 916	0-	0-	3 Nights
low season	1 Nov 09	1 Apr 10	819£ 745	0-	0-	3 Nights
high season	1 Apr 10	1 Nov 10	882£ 802	0-	0-	3 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	1 Nov 08	1 Apr 09	630£ 573	0-	0-	3 Nights
High season	1 Apr 09	1 Nov 09	756£ 687	0-	0-	3 Nights
low season	1 Nov 09	1 Apr 10	630£ 573	0-	0-	3 Nights
high season	1 Apr 10	1 Nov 10	693£ 630	0-	0-	3 Nights

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

10% long stay discount applied to 7 day stays or longer.

Up to 30% LAST MINUTE DISCOUNT (bookings made 20 - 1 day before arrival date).

Prices (based on two adults) displayed below:

High Season ( April to October ): from 120 to 140 euros for 2 people.

Low Season ( November to March ): from 100 to 110 euros for 2 people.

Peak dates ( Congress, Fires, Special Events, Easter and Christmas ): from 145 to 250 euros for 2 people.

Extra Adult: 20 euros. Children: 10 euros. Babies are free (under 3 years).

Prices are orientative and can depend on demand.

Prices 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 in the arrival day. Payment with 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 guest has to inform us in advance if they want to pay the total amount by Credit Card.

For bookings that exceed the amount of 1,500 euros, you could be required to pay 30% of the total amount at time of booking. In these cases we will contact you 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.

Guestbook for Pedrera

June 2009

Dear Habitat Apartments,

Yes, we certainly did enjoy ourselves in Barcelona! The Pedrera apartment was lovely. Very spacious, light and quiet - just what you need for a relaxing break.

We are thinking of coming back to Barcelona with a couple of friends in September!

With best wishes, Liz

May 2009

We had a fantastic stay. Everything we needed was provided, and the location was excellent. We will definitely stay at Pedreras apartments if we come to Barcelona again. Thanks very much!

Kind regards, James

March 2008

Our stay at the Pedrera Apartment was very comfortable. We felt very safe in the neighborhood, and the locked door at the street entrance gave us the feeling of added security. It was bright, spacious and airy inside the apartment.

The kitchen was well equipped and had all the appliances that we needed for our stay. Shower and toilet functioned well, the bath towels were clean and soft. The sofa bed was very comfortable, and sheets were crisp and clean. We enjoyed having CNN available on the TV and the small music system was great to use as well.
Overall, the location, layout and spaciousness of the apartment would guarantee a repeat stay if I visit Barcelona again. I have no hesitation in recommending this great apartment to fellow travellers, and I found my contact Julie, at Habitat, very responsive, clear and helpful. My friend and I had a wonderful 7 days in Barcelona, and the comforts of the Pedrera Apartment played a large part in our enjoyment of the city.
Ash

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Name:	David Riba
Company:	Habitat apartments
Tel:	+34 93 4522568
Fax:	+34 93 3969059
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