A thoroughly down-to-earth home positioned a fifteen-minute walk from the Nova Icària beach, this apartment is effortlessly cool and utterly relaxing. We couldn’t get enough of the exposed brickwork, original ceiling beams, muted hues and abundant house plants. Furniture has been hand-selected for both style and function – tuck into homemade tapas around the Scandi dining table or get comfy with a measure of local Penedés brandy on the L-shaped couch. Bedrooms are stripped-back yet cosy, so you can guarantee a peaceful sleep night after night. When you’re done sunning yourself on Barcelona’s sandy seashore, take the leisurely thirty-minute stroll into the evocative Gothic Quarter. Enjoy a pit stop en route in Ciutadella Park and chill out with a picnic by Gaudí’s fountain.

Home truths:
*The second bedroom comprises two single beds *Child-friendly amenities such as a cot and a high chair are available upon request *A note for allergy sufferers – pets may have stayed at this home in the past – please contact your host for more information *This home is on the sixth floor with lift access *There are several steps leading to the lift which may cause issues for those with limited mobility or heavy suitcases *When we visited, we could hear traffic noise in the primary bedroom *The building is slightly dated