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

Print this pageE-mail to FriendAdd to Facebook

Princesa 7 (apartment)

Home description

This modern and smart apartment is located in a lovely building and features a nice bedroom with balcony, a spacious and tastefully furnished living area and a fully equipped kitchen with cooking hob. The building is one of the most interesting in the Born Area and in 1995 won the FAD Prize, a prestigious Spanish architecture award.

The apartment is located in the heart of the Born area, a historic area of Barcelona, next to the Gothic Quarter, with many unique shops, museums and the cathedral nearby. This apartment is perfect for a family or friends and its situation right in the heart of the city will let you see and explore Barcelona.

bedroom	living room
living and dining area	kitchen

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/49461

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

Undoubtedly, the Born has become a fashionable area of Barcelona nowadays. This quarter close to the sea has been modernized and reconverted into a dizzying rhythm over the past few years. And the result has been more than positive. Fashion stores, attractive locations for cocktails, wine shops, restaurants and bars have give Barcelona a cosmopolitan and fashion touch which characterizes a city like Barcelona.

Here you'll find the second most important cathedral of the city, Santa Maria del Mar, one of the most representative Gothic temples of this style. Famous for not only its artistic particularities but for its privileged location that still makes it spectacular.

This was the place where the craftsmen and different guilds had their workshops. Therefore, it is not strange that many streets are named after the offices of those who worked before.

It is exactly in Argentería street, which leads to Santa Maria del Mar Cathedral, where we can find a clear example of how the Born area has changed. Tapas bars, restaurants and fashion shops located where small workshops with craftsmen once worked with metal and silver.

Certainly, the main artery of such a fashionable area is Passeig del Born. Its street and wide space invites us to take a tranquil walk and we almost forget that we are in the crowded centre of the immense Catalonian capital. Continue walking and you will get to the Born market, a building that you will identify immediately thanks to its impressive iron structure built in 1870. It is a covered market, actually in construction, where a new museum of history will be located as old Roman ruins were recently discovered there. This decision was made in February 2002, by chance, when ruins of the medieval city were disovered.

It is highly recommendable to take a walk in all the streets of the Born, a delight for the lovers of a “cool” and “fashionable” atmosphere and also perfect for those who prefer the tranquillity of an area where artistic attractions like Picasso Museum are located in Montcada street.

We can say that this area has two edges: one is cultural and diurnal, and another is nocturnal, more self-assured and animated, though it does not last into the peak hours of the dawn...

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:
This comfortable apartment has one double bedroom, a living and dining area, sofa bed, one bathroom, satellite tv, dvd player and Internet, amongst other amenities.

Further details outdoors:
Located in the fashionable Born area with many bars and restaurants, next to the Gothic Quarter and a walk away from La Rambla, the Cathedral and Roman ruins.

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 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High season	1 Apr 08	1 Nov 08	850£  685	0-	0-	3 Nights
Low season	1 Nov 08	1 Apr 09	787£  635	0-	0-	3 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High season	1 Apr 08	1 Nov 08	598£  482	0-	0-	3 Nights
Low season	1 Nov 08	1 Apr 09	535£  431	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 95 to 110 euros for 2 people.
Low Season ( November to March ): from 85 to 95 euros for 2 people.
Peak dates ( Congress, Fires, Special Events, Easter and Christmas ): from 115 to 180 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.

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 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 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.

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/49461

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/49461

Contact details for home 49461 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	David Riba
Tel:	+34 93 4522568
Fax:	+34 93 3969059
Mobile:	+ (0)871 2182568
Be aware of time-zones
Languages:
Contact Notes: 10:00 - 19:00
Advertiser joined: 25 Jan 2007 This property added: 18 Mar 2008

Your Name
Your E-mail
Telephone
Dates	JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec   to   JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Guests	Adults       Children
Message
Where did you find us?	--Please select--Search EngineWord of MouthNewspaperMagazineRyanair Seat BackExhibitionForum / Other WebsitePrevious BookingRightmoveOther
Receive newsletter (info) Receive copy of enquiry
Use of this form is restricted to genuine enquiries about renting this property. Unsolicited commercial marketing is strictly prohibited.

Other homes from this owner
Ferran 2 Apartment in Barcelona, Spain	Carders in Barcelona, Spain	Alibei 2 in Barcelona, Spain	Born 1 in Barcelona, Spain