This fantastic duplex apartment has an entrance next to Retiro Park, in a relatively quiet area of the bustling city. El Retiro translates as “Park of the Pleasant Retreat”, and this home offers exactly that.

We would love to spend some time every day here strolling around the beautiful Retiro Park which used to belong to the Spanish Monarchy until it was opened up to the public to enjoy in the late nineteenth century. Wander through the green space, admiring the fountains and statues of Spaniards before taking a break in one of the open-air cafes.

Hop on public transport to explore even more sights and attractions of Madrid, including the Plaza Mayor – reachable in twenty-nine minutes. Then, after a busy day, dine at one of the restaurants in the neighbourhood which are within a four-minute walk. Or, enjoy a tapas meal together at home before retiring to the sofa in the cosy living room nook with a glass of sangria.

Home truths:
*This home is spread over two floors, with the twin bedroom and en-suite on the ground floor *At full occupancy, one guest will be sleeping on a pull-out trundle bed in the twin room *This home offers free, covered parking upon request *This home is in a central spot, so noise is to be expected *It's also possible you might hear some noise from neighbours during your stay *We think the kitchen is better suited to lighter bites than large meals *At full occupancy, there isn't enough seating around the dining table for all guests here *Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace