The Wicker Basket

The Wicker Basket: Catalonia

Small but perfectly formed, this one-bed apartment in Eixample is filled with thoughtful touches – huge floor-to-ceiling windows, natural materials and plenty of greenery well looked after by a self-watering system. Kitchen facilities rival much larger apartments – stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher and coffee maker. Bring your espresso and pastries to the leafy balcony and watch the city wake up. High-speed WiFi and a smart TV make it easy to keep up to date with the news or catch up on your favourite shows. Once you’re ready to explore, you’ll find Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera and loads of shopping options a short hop away.

Home truths:
*There's no smoke alarm at this home
*You'll have to bring your own shampoo
*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