Under a Shady Tree

Under a Shady Tree: Catalonia

Muted pastel tones, endless cosy nooks and impressive foliage of this one-bed apartment are made curling up and letting life slow down, and how many people can say they can sit under a tree in their own home? Hide under a blanket on the hanging chair or the swing, huddle under coarse-woven linen sheets or snuggle on the sofa. A smart kitchen with a coffee maker, electric cooker, oven and dishwasher makes it easy to whip up some tapas in typical Catalonian style. In the evening, put an LP on the record player or play your tunes through the Bluetooth speaker. There’s also no need to go far to explore the city – the Sagrada Familia is right outside.

Home truths:
*You’ll need to bring your own shampoo
*No parties or smoking allowed in this home
*You’ll have to be quiet after midnight
*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