Rocking It

Rocking It: Catalonia

There's room for all eight of you to pile into this chic Barcelona bolthole, placed right in the heart of Eixample's wander-worthy, elegant streets.

Get off to a flying start exploring the city at the Cathedral of Barcelona (just thirteen minutes on foot). Stop by Plaça Reial, just around the corner, for a spot of brunch with the fountain and palm trees as your backdrop. Then hit the tree-lined streets of La Rambla (seventeen minutes on foot) for some retail therapy. Or, for a slice of something more authentic, stop by La Boqueria Market (twenty-two minutes on foot), the city's most flamboyant and bustling market, for a market-fresh snack.

When it's time to escape the bustle for a while, the beach for an afternoon of lounging around on the golden sand and sipping a glass of Sangria is never far away. Or head back home to this fresh and inviting city hideaway.

Housed in a grand art nouveau apartment building typical of the city, you can tell a designer has been working their décor wizardry inside this home. Light-filled and minimalist, there's a great mid-century quality about the space alongside parquet wooden flooring and those lofty ceilings. We adore the bespoke wooden kitchen – ideal for whipping up a delicious breakfast in the morning, along with a cup of coffee. And there's space for you all to spill out around that dining table as you hatch plans for another adventure in the city.


Home truths:
*There is a large step at the entrance to the building
*You'll share an entrance to the apartment building and lift access
*There's not much of a view to talk of from the living area's window, but we don't think you'll mind when it's this pretty inside
*Due to it's superb central location, you can expect some street noise if you like to sleep with the windows open – we suggest keeping the sound proofed windows closed at night and have the air-conditioning on instead
*There's a dedicated desk space in the main bedroom if you plan to work remotely during your stay
*A cot and highchair is available for little ones