Barcelona holiday apartment rental, Gothic Quarter with balcony/terrace, air con, TV

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Colom 1 (apartment)

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Centrally located and next to the pretty Reial square and Las Ramblas, the Colom 1 apartment is a perfect choice for couples looking to enjoy a short stay in Barcelona. The apartment offers views over Las Ramblas, the most famous street in Barcelona, and is a 5-minute walk from both the Cathedral and Plaza Catalunya.

The apartment has a living area with double bed and sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and one bathroom.

The location of this apartment, in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, will allow you to explore the city by foot and wander the narrow streets and squares in this area.

living and dining area	bedroom
Reial square view from apartment	La Rambla view from apartment

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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 / Gothic Quarter area

Barcelona's 'Barri Gótic' or Gothic Quarter, 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 Barcelona's old quarter, Sant Jaume Square, is where you'll find the main political institutions; the City Hall and the Generalitat buildings, located opposite each other. This is an open and large square which leads to the main streets of the Roman city. From there, you can take a stroll and get lost in the precious side streets of the old quarter. You will find such squares as Sant Felip Neri, small and charming, or the most concurred and emblematic Plaza del Pi that deserves a lot of visits for its beauty and environment. Here, you can experience the typical atmosphere of the town, with all walks of life including street musicians, artists, picturesque bars and terraces, along with design stores and avant-guarde fashion in the Ferran and Aviñó streets.

Passing by Ferran street, you'll arrive to Plaza Real, one of the squares with more traditions and tourist interest in the city. Here, you'll find a mix of people, locals and tourists alike. There are many bars of various styles where you can have a drink and tapas under pretty arches, very characteristic of this square, where we also discover the presence of some original modernist lanterns, a work of Antoni Gaudí.

Just off Las Ramblas is the Boquería market which 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 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:
Colom 1, located in a 19th century building, offers a living room / bedroom with a double bed and sofa bed, a bathroom and a kitchen. A small balcony looks out onto La Rambla and the Reial square.

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
Low season	1 Nov 08	1 Apr 09	819£ 738	0-	0-	3 Nights
High season	1 Apr 09	1 Nov 09	913£ 823	0-	0-	3 Nights
low season	1 Nov 09	1 Apr 10	724£ 652	0-	0-	3 Nights
high season	1 Apr 10	1 Nov 10	819£ 738	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	567£ 511	0-	0-	3 Nights
High season	1 Apr 09	1 Nov 09	661£ 595	0-	0-	3 Nights
low season	1 Nov 09	1 Apr 10	535£ 482	0-	0-	3 Nights
high season	1 Apr 10	1 Nov 10	630£ 568	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 for two people displayed below:

High Season ( April to October, except peak dates ): from 105 to 120 euros for 2 people.

Low Season ( November to March ) : from 90 - 100 euros for 2 people.

Peak dates ( Congress, Fires, Special Events, Easter, Christmas ): from 125 to 220 euros for 2 people.

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

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 Colom 1

May 2008

Thanks - we had a great time! :-) Morris

April 2008

Dear Habitat Apartments, We had a wonderful visit to Barcelona and we were very happy with your apartment. We had a fantastic time and enjoyed the apartment very much. Many thanks, Sarah (We look forward to staying with you again soon).

April 2008

Excellent, helpful and chraming reception from a very competent lady.

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