Families/couples preferred Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This is a very special apartment with extraordinary amenities.
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/8684
The Costa Brava/Catalonia region
Catalonia is a wonderful province of Spain.Located just south of the French border and the Riveria - it has everything for the visitor - sun, sea, cities, mountains and skiing.
Barcelona / Olympic Village - Beach area
Barcelona is truly one of the worlds great cities. Barcelona is the vibrant and colourful capital of Catalonia. The city is peppered with many of Gaudi's modernistic and daring architecture, the pinnacle of which is the famously unfinished Sagrada Familia Cathedral. The city was and is the inspiration of its famous artists - Picasso, Miro, Dali - and is home to the opera at the Liceau, many theatres including the Catalan National Theatre, the symphony at L'Auditori and La Palau. As a sporting city it has no peer in Europe as home to the 1992 Olympics and of course to FC Barcelona and Espanol football teams. Right in the city are over 6 kilometres of some of the best as safest beaches in Spain (which the Barcelonaise like to keep a secret for themselves).
Just the place to enjoy this is a unique penthouse-style apartment. Situated in the chic neighbourhood of Diagonal Mar. Set in a parkland / lakeside setting overlooking the ocean. It is in the Sant Marti quarter, near Port Olympic and only a short distance from fashionable stores, hotels (e.g. Hotel Arts & Casino), and scores of restaurants, tapas bars, theatres, museums and all the places of historical and sporting interest. The apartment is only 300 metres from miles and miles of Barcelona' best beaches.
The public transport system - Metro, buses, taxis, trains and on-street trams - provide excellent links with the entire city and surrounding coastline and inland attractions e.g. Monserrat. The apartment is less than 30 minutes from the airport - about a EUR25 taxi fare.
How to get there
Fly to Barcelona / Girona or Reus (buses from Girona or Reus to Barcelona - 1 hour) Taxi from Barcelona airport - 25 minutes - cost approx 25 euro
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Barcelona International - El Prat: 16 km
Ferry:
Barcelona: 4 km
Activities near Barcelona
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Gym, DVD player
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Telephone
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Tennis court on site, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden
Further details
Owner's Comments – extract from website “This is our home when we are in Barcelona and we love it. It has been furnished as a home as befits this sophisticated environment and setting. Torre Sur, Illa de Llac a dramatic slim tower - with only 4 apartments per floor - and its surrounds, designed by the world-renowned architect Enric Miralles, is not a normal holiday-type complex. It is a small residential community inhabited by some of Barcelona's most urbane professionals. Staying in this special setting offers visitors an exceptional opportunity to enjoy and share in an exclusive enclave, whilst respecting that your/our neighbours are at home and going about their daily professional lives. If you appreciate the finer points of a unique holiday in Barcelona, then you will love this experience. However, if what you want, from a visit/vacation/business trip to Barcelona, is an action-packed location or party setting with lots of other like-minded holidaymakers, then this is not the place to rent or to stay in. You will be disappointed and you will have upset our friends and neighbours”.
Conditions
1. We are back home and very thankful to have had a stupendous time in Barcelona! Best regards. IB & Family, Norway, July 06 2. Just a quick line to say we had a lovely time in Barcelona which was made very comfortable by staying in your lovely apartment with fantastic views over the city. Hopefully, we will return again in the near future. M F July 06 3. Back in work today - back to reality - far cry from Barcelona but however life goes on......................... I just want to say thank you for the use of the apartment once again - we had a ball. The weather was fantastic and we did a lot of chilling as we had done most of the sights the last time. J & D K June 06 4. Just to thank you and Helen for your kindness and assistance this year once again. We had a fabulous time in Barcelona, which we love, and staying in your lovely apartment makes our holiday special. Martyn and Lucy also enjoyed the stay and it was nice to have some time with them there. J & D E June 06 5. Thanks again, we had a fabulous stay, seeing yet another different side to one of the most exciting cities in the world. The apartment lives up to all that has been written about it. Wonderful. Finally, a personal thank you to you for the way in which you pulled out all of the stops in order to make things happen at short notice. That was 5 star service and we are very grateful. BW Nottingham, May 06 6. Great apartment you have! Its in a lovely location, my children loved being able to run around outside without fear of traffic Parking was easy as you mentioned and the tram near by was great. The views were amazing, day and night. And how convenient is the shopping complex!!!! We had a lovely holiday in Barcelona and we hope to be able to rent from you again, C M & Family April 06 7. We had a lovely time. Apartment was ideal for us. It’s really lovely. A & N E, Mar 06 8. I want to take the opportunity to thank you for letting us stay at your gorgeous apartment; we truly had a lovely time. The location of the apartment was just perfect. I only wish we could have stayed longer. I am hoping to visit again next year and of course will be first contacting you. MP & family, London, Sept 05 9. This is just to say that we all thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Barcelona and that the apartment made the holiday - it was fantastic and we will never forget the view of the lightening show on the first night! McG family, August ’05 10. Our holiday is still very vivid and once again your lovely apartment helped to make it a memorable and relaxing time. We feel very much at home there and find the location with all of the reliable transport very suitable for our purpose. JE, July ‘05 11. We had a great time in Barcelona, and enjoyed every minute of it. Your apartment is stunning, the view was wonderful, the facilities were great, and all in all we enjoyed our stay. We had great weather, visited all the sites, went to the beach, went to the pool, and had great meals out. We certainly hope to return to Barcelona some day. T & M W, June 05 12. I look forward to staying in your apartment next time I’m in Barcelona. (hopefully not too long!) RC, May ‘05 13. I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed our stay at your lovely apartment – what a wonderful spot! You have furnished it with great care and we found everything a guest could want. We celebrated our son’s 21st birthday here – he brought his two roommates here to meet us (though I suspect he just wanted to show off the fabulous view from the terrace!) and we had a lovely time. Barcelona has just so much to offer – we couldn’t fit it all in! Thanks again. B & D C. Mass, US, April 05. 14. We just loved your Barcelona condo. The views are extraordinary, the apartment beautifully furnished, and the location so convenient. We enjoyed Paris and Madrid, but your condo and Gaudi made Barcelona our favourite. Thanks so much to you and Helen for sharing your wonderful home. I hope we will be able to return. C & L O’S Calif, US. April 05. 15. Many thanks for the use of your beautiful apartment which we thoroughly enjoyed. We enjoyed our stay in Barcelona very much and we will certainly recommend your apartment to our friends. The sun light in the evening was amazing; it lit up the hallway like Newgrange! D & P Q April 05 16. Just a quick note to say we all had a great time in Barcelona and the apartment was super. We had been looking for a place nearer the 'centre' of things, possibly Las Ramblas, but you were right when you said it's better to visit there but not stay there. We all though the apartment location was great like living in an art exhibit - and towards the summer it'll be great for the beach. We are keen to go back. DS, Scotland March 05 17. I'm sitting here at my PC and it is snowing outside. It is hard to believe that last week I was in Barcelona relaxing and enjoying the rest. ….the sun was shining. We really enjoyed your apartment. It was wonderful. Thank you. CM Feb 05 18. We had a great holiday in Barcelona, which was made even more enjoyable because of our stay in your lovely apartment. We felt very comfortable there and loved the great facilities such as the pool and of course the terrific view from the terrace. Thank you for all the helpful information. JE, N. Ireland Nov 04 19. We had a lovely break in Barcelona, and were particularly impressed with your wonderful apartment. We hope to return before too long. Many thanks for all your help. T.T. Dublin Oct 04 20. Just a quick email to say thanks again for the amazing apartment. We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed our honeymoon there. J&P July 04 21. The apartment lived up to our expectations and we greatly enjoyed our time there. We concluded our short holiday in Catalonia with three days in the Ebro Delta region, and that too was enjoyable - POR - June 04 22. Just to say that we had a lovely time in Barcelona and very much enjoyed the use of your apartment. It is a truly beautiful spot. ED'A Feb 04
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
05 Jan - 16 March weekly
5 Jan 07
17 Mar 07
1100£ 873
175139
225179
3 Nights
17 Mar - 1 Nov weekly fro
17 Mar 07
1 Nov 07
1600£ 1,270
200159
250198
3 Nights
1 Nov - 20 Dec weekly fro
1 Nov 07
20 Dec 07
950£ 754
150119
200159
2 Nights
21
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. 05 Jan - 16 March 1/2 persons per night - 200 euros 05 Jan - 16 March 3/4 persons per night - 300 euros 17 Mar - 1 Nov 1/2 persons per night - 250 euros 17 Mar - 1 Nov 3/4 persons per night - 350 euros 01 Nov - 20 Dec 1/2 persons per night - 160 euros 01 Nov - 20 Dec 13/4 persons per night - 225 euros
Christmas and Holidays - on request Families - special rates - on request More than 4 adults rates - on request
Children 2 years and under free. All rates include local VAT/IVA. No travel or other specialist insurances are included. It is advisable to ensure you are properly covered. For EU citizens it is often helpful to have an E1-11 form which covers normal in-country healthcare.
Rental periods: Minimum stay is 3 nights (except in exceptional circumstances). Arrival time is between 17.00 hrs and 20.00hrs. Latest departure time is 11.00 hrs.
Payment terms: 33% payable on reservation with the balance payable in full 45 days before arrival.
Form of Payment: Check, money order or electronic bank transfer.
Security deposit: A security deposit of EUR350 is required plus EUR50 per set of keys required. Our local agent, at departure, will authorise refund balance on inspection.
Price includes: All utilities and cleaning every 3 days (additional daily cleaning service EUR50 pd). City maps and the library of useful hints and suggestions are available to all guests for their use during their stay.
The Honour System: Various foodstuffs, drinks and other consumables may be in the apartment on arrival. You are welcome to use these, however all we ask is that you replenish what you have used either directly or in kind. The same applies to all books, maps, CDs etc.
Cancellation Refund Policy: If cancelled more than 45 days from arrival. A refund of 50% of payment received. If less than 45 days - 20% refund. If less than 14 days no refunds.
Seasons
Low Season: 05 January to 16 March and from 1st tNovember o 20th December.
Mid Season: Rest of year.
Holidays / Special Events: Christmas, New Year, Easter, Grand Prix,
Guestbook
1. We are back home and very thankful to have had a stupendous time in Barcelona! Best regards. IB & Family, Norway, July 06 2. Just a quick line to say we had a lovely time in Barcelona which was made very comfortable by staying in your lovely apartment with fantastic views over the city. Hopefully, we will return again in the near future. M F July 06 3. Back in work today - back to reality - far cry from Barcelona but however life goes on......................... I just want to say thank you for the use of the apartment once again - we had a ball. The weather was fantastic and we did a lot of chilling as we had done most of the sights the last time. J & D K June 06 4. Just to thank you and Helen for your kindness and assistance this year once again. We had a fabulous time in Barcelona, which we love, and staying in your lovely apartment makes our holiday special. Martyn and Lucy also enjoyed the stay and it was nice to have some time with them there. J & D E June 06 5. Thanks again, we had a fabulous stay, seeing yet another different side to one of the most exciting cities in the world. The apartment lives up to all that has been written about it. Wonderful. Finally, a personal thank you to you for the way in which you pulled out all of the stops in order to make things happen at short notice. That was 5 star service and we are very grateful. BW Nottingham, May 06 6. Great apartment you have! Its in a lovely location, my children loved being able to run around outside without fear of traffic Parking was easy as you mentioned and the tram near by was great. The views were amazing, day and night. And how convenient is the shopping complex!!!! We had a lovely holiday in Barcelona and we hope to be able to rent from you again, C M & Family April 06 7. We had a lovely time. Apartment was ideal for us. It’s really lovely. A & N E, Mar 06 8. I want to take the opportunity to thank you for letting us stay at your gorgeous apartment; we truly had a lovely time. The location of the apartment was just perfect. I only wish we could have stayed longer. I am hoping to visit again next year and of course will be first contacting you. MP & family, London, Sept 05 9. This is just to say that we all thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Barcelona and that the apartment made the holiday - it was fantastic and we will never forget the view of the lightening show on the first night! McG family, August ’05 10. Our holiday is still very vivid and once again your lovely apartment helped to make it a memorable and relaxing time. We feel very much at home there and find the location with all of the reliable transport very suitable for our purpose. JE, July ‘05 11. We had a great time in Barcelona, and enjoyed every minute of it. Your apartment is stunning, the view was wonderful, the facilities were great, and all in all we enjoyed our stay. We had great weather, visited all the sites, went to the beach, went to the pool, and had great meals out. We certainly hope to return to Barcelona some day. T & M W, June 05 12. I look forward to staying in your apartment next time I’m in Barcelona. (hopefully not too long!) RC, May ‘05 13. I can’t tell you how much we enjoyed our stay at your lovely apartment – what a wonderful spot! You have furnished it with great care and we found everything a guest could want. We celebrated our son’s 21st birthday here – he brought his two roommates here to meet us (though I suspect he just wanted to show off the fabulous view from the terrace!) and we had a lovely time. Barcelona has just so much to offer – we couldn’t fit it all in! Thanks again. B & D C. Mass, US, April 05. 14. We just loved your Barcelona condo. The views are extraordinary, the apartment beautifully furnished, and the location so convenient. We enjoyed Paris and Madrid, but your condo and Gaudi made Barcelona our favourite. Thanks so much to you and Helen for sharing your wonderful home. I hope we will be able to return. C & L O’S Calif, US. April 05. 15. Many thanks for the use of your beautiful apartment which we thoroughly enjoyed. We enjoyed our stay in Barcelona very much and we will certainly recommend your apartment to our friends. The sun light in the evening was amazing; it lit up the hallway like Newgrange! D & P Q April 05 16. Just a quick note to say we all had a great time in Barcelona and the apartment was super. We had been looking for a place nearer the 'centre' of things, possibly Las Ramblas, but you were right when you said it's better to visit there but not stay there. We all though the apartment location was great like living in an art exhibit - and towards the summer it'll be great for the beach. We are keen to go back. DS, Scotland March 05 17. I'm sitting here at my PC and it is snowing outside. It is hard to believe that last week I was in Barcelona relaxing and enjoying the rest. ….the sun was shining. We really enjoyed your apartment. It was wonderful. Thank you. CM Feb 05 18. We had a great holiday in Barcelona, which was made even more enjoyable because of our stay in your lovely apartment. We felt very comfortable there and loved the great facilities such as the pool and of course the terrific view from the terrace. Thank you for all the helpful information. JE, N. Ireland Nov 04 19. We had a lovely break in Barcelona, and were particularly impressed with your wonderful apartment. We hope to return before too long. Many thanks for all your help. T.T. Dublin Oct 04 20. Just a quick email to say thanks again for the amazing apartment. We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed our honeymoon there. J&P July 04 21. The apartment lived up to our expectations and we greatly enjoyed our time there. We concluded our short holiday in Catalonia with three days in the Ebro Delta region, and that too was enjoyable - POR - June 04 22. Just to say that we had a lovely time in Barcelona and very much enjoyed the use of your apartment. It is a truly beautiful spot. ED'A Feb 04
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