Spanish Swoon

Spanish Swoon: Catalonia

This home is every inch as fashionable as Barcelona itself. From the original tiled floor to the cast-iron columns covered in creeping ivy, it’s effortlessly elegant. Light streams in from the towering French windows that open up onto three different balconies overlooking the charming Calle d’Enric Granados. Our favourite spot is the cosy nook in the bay window, perfect for curling up with a good book or watching the world go by. There’s a custom-made functional workspace should you need to get any work done while you’re in town, although we don’t think you’ll be able to resist the lure of the delights down below. The street is full of interesting boutiques, cute cafes, antique treasures and a few excellent record shops. Get your culture fix at an art gallery before an essential pit stop at one of the many restaurants for authentic Spanish tapas. Once the day is done, you’ll be ready to close the shutters and sink into a bubble bath in the clawfoot tub.

Home truths:
*You'll be able to check yourself in with a lockbox
*As this home is in one of Barcelona’s most popular areas, some city and street noise is to be expected – light sleepers may want to pack earplugs just in case
*There is only air conditioning in some rooms