Many thanks Paola, it was amazing!
The apartment was absolutely perfect for us as a family and we couldn't have wished for more from our first ever holiday abroad.

Paola was very kind and welcoming when we arrived, and forgiving of our lateness due to traffic jams that delayed the aerobus. Her directions there on public transport were spot on.

The rooms were lovely, the beds comfortable, the kitchen/living area clean and spacious as well as practical, and the shower was aaaahhhhh in the best way! Having 2 toilets was very useful with 5 of us, but we only used the main shower as it was so good!
The decor is relaxing and pleasant through the flat, and the picture of London in a smaller bedroom gave my child a comfortable sense of familiarity for her first time abroad.
The only downside was the need to be a bit quieter than usual (a bit of a challenge with teenagers and a little person!) as the walls and floors are quite acoustic and the neighbours understandably prefer quiet, but they were friendly when we saw them so don't be put off by this.

We were only 3 minutes walk (at most) from a street full of tapas bars, with a great restaurant a couple of streets along with the best g&t's we enjoyed all holiday.
There are basic local supermarkets, a bakery and fruit and vegetable shops within 5 minutes walk, and the well equipped kitchen meant we could cook at 'home' as well as eat out.
There is a park at the top of the hill with a view of barcelona that took our breath away as we rounded the corner, and a little play park for children as well as the cable car to the port from the upper park.
The metro is at the bottom of the road and is regular, on time and clean, but 15-20 minutes walk took us to the tourist heart of Barcelona, with many more off the track places to visit in the side streets. The port is 15 minutes down the main road, and a pleasant walk on from there to the beach.

Paola provides bedding, towels, a washing machine and outside drying lines, a fridge, and small freezer that chills in 20 minutes and freezes water in under an hour. There are oils, spices and basics provided for cooking as well as coffee and tea. The gas cooker top is clean and works well, with utensils and pots a plenty. There was also a box with leaflets and local information as well as a few books to read.
We had no need of the travel cot but had we done so no doubt it would have been as good as the rest of the beds.
It was lovely to bump into Paola in the street one day, and let her know everything was perfect.
We all definately recommend staying at the apartment, and would love to come back again!