Previous week I stayed three days in Girona and in Pilar's lovely apartment.
The apartment and sleepingroom were cosy and clean and provide with all necessary furniture. I slept very well in the bed and there was a separate bathroom for me and the guest in the other room.
Pilar was very welcoming and helpful. She had touristic maps from Girona and Barcelona and a list with train times. She was also very interested in my experiences and impressions of Girona and Barcelona. I felt at home with her and the apartment :)
Barcelona was amazing, it was certainly the most beautiful city I've ever seen. Girona was also very beautiful with the old citywall and many narrow alleys and beautiful old buildings. Only, there were not so much people in the city and most of the shops were closed. But people said that this was because of the days of the week: on sundays and mondays the people of Girona are off to other cities and villages they said.
Concluding: Go to Girona for beautiful sightseeings and tranquility. You can visit bustling Barcelona in one hour and ten minutes. And I recommend Pilar's apartment and kindness to complete your holiday. I loved it!