very nice and spacious apartment with a neat decoration very quiet with a nice terrace very well located apartment excellent welcome ideal for e...
Read More...Dr.Rainer
Germany
May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 20/Jan/2021
Affinities
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
Affiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Communty Service Volunteers
Dr.Rainer
Germany
John & Denise
Australia
CORINNE
France
very nice and spacious apartment with a neat decoration very quiet with a nice terrace very well located apartment excellent welcome ideal for e...
Read More...very nice and spacious apartment with a neat decoration very quiet with a nice terrace very well located apartment excellent welcome ideal for enjoying this beautiful city of Barcelona
Read Less...Stephen
Australia
Kathleen & Tom
Australia
We were so happy in this apartment. It was convenient, spacious and beautiful.
Read Less...Terry & Brock
Australia
Alison
Australia
The apartment was absolutely beautiful and very large, in a beautiful part of Barcelona. It was close to everything - transport, shops, cafes, museums...
Read More...The apartment was absolutely beautiful and very large, in a beautiful part of Barcelona. It was close to everything - transport, shops, cafes, museums, supermarkets, design shops. It was immaculate throughout and very tastefully decorated with books, art and little treasures on every shelf. I had the pleasure of meeting Patricia and Tony before the exchange and they are charming and delightful hosts who very kindly left us some lovely wine and food to get us off on to a wonderful time in their amazing home. I could not recommend them or their apartment more highly. Alison Connolly Sydney
Read Less...Stephen
United Kingdom
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy |
Open to all dates | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | Sydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our large apartment,182 square metres, is in the Eixample district within easy walking distance of the city centre (1.5 km) but away from the tourist crowds. Close to our apartment there is an overwhelming range of attractions to explore. Many of the most famous buildings of Catalan Modernism, including some by Gaudi, are also at hand.
The apartment built in 1905 is in Modernista style, was completely renovated in 2014 and retains the charming features of the period. There are 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living, dining, television and dressing rooms, as well as an eat in gallery. There is ducted air conditioning throughout.
Metro, rail and bus services are all just one block away. Public parking is also nearby.
A short Metro ride takes you to Montjuic, the site of many of the events of the 1992 Olympics. There is a large area of parkland on the mountain, as well as the important collection of the Fundacio Miro and the National Museum of Catalan Art.
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our area has an extensive range of cultural, entertainment and sporting options, many within walking distance. The world-famous Barceloneta beach is easy to reach by local public transport. Further afield, the coastal paradise of the Costa Brava is a short drive or bus trip away.
The Eixample is the area of Barcelona where the greatest number of Modernista architectural masterpieces are concentrated. Several of them are within a few blocks of our apartment.
There are abundant choices to enjoy Barcelona’s restaurants and bars and, for cooking at home, there are good quality fresh food markets and supermarkets. The detailed information package on the apartment has a range of suggestions.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Within walking distance of our apartment there is an almost overwhelming range of attractions to explore. Bars and restaurants are on almost every corner and range in price and quality from the very basic to the elegant and expensive. The shopping mecca of Paseo de Gracia is a block away, and many of the most famous buildings of Catalan Modernism, including some by Gaudi, are also at hand.
A little further off are the important musical venues the Liceu and Palau de la Musica Catalana. Several venues also offer flamenco and jazz music.
A short Metro ride takes you to Montjuic, the site of many of the events of the 1992 Olympics. There is a large area of parkland on the mountain, as well as the important art collections of the Fundacio Miro and the National Museum of Catalan Art.
There are easy day trips north to the coastal towns of the Costa Brava and to the south to Sitges and Tarragona. And if you are here in the winter, you may want to ski in the Pyrenees or Andorra.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Our apartment is not set up to receive children or pets. There are some outdoor and indoor plants which need watering, especially in the summer, but which are otherwise easy to care for.
The apartment will be clean on your arrival and we would appreciate it if it left in the same condition. Our regular cleaner is available to come on a weekly basis if you wish.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 20/Jan/2021
Affinities
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
Affiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Communty Service Volunteers
Dr.Rainer
Germany
John & Denise
Australia
CORINNE
France
very nice and spacious apartment with a neat decoration very quiet with a nice terrace very well located apartment excellent welcome ideal for e...
Read More...very nice and spacious apartment with a neat decoration very quiet with a nice terrace very well located apartment excellent welcome ideal for enjoying this beautiful city of Barcelona
Read Less...Stephen
Australia
Kathleen & Tom
Australia
We were so happy in this apartment. It was convenient, spacious and beautiful.
Read Less...Terry & Brock
Australia
Alison
Australia
The apartment was absolutely beautiful and very large, in a beautiful part of Barcelona. It was close to everything - transport, shops, cafes, museums...
Read More...The apartment was absolutely beautiful and very large, in a beautiful part of Barcelona. It was close to everything - transport, shops, cafes, museums, supermarkets, design shops. It was immaculate throughout and very tastefully decorated with books, art and little treasures on every shelf. I had the pleasure of meeting Patricia and Tony before the exchange and they are charming and delightful hosts who very kindly left us some lovely wine and food to get us off on to a wonderful time in their amazing home. I could not recommend them or their apartment more highly. Alison Connolly Sydney
Read Less...Stephen
United Kingdom
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