Rooms

There are just two ensuite bedrooms at The Sarria Hideaway. The Junior Suite sleeps three and overlooks an interior patio (better for light sleepers), while the Superior Suite sleeps four and overlooks Sarrià’s village-like high street.

Décor is fresh and simple: it’s all soft furnishings and a palette of bright white with dashes of grey and cinnamon. In the Superior Suite, a Renoir portrait print and a tin jug sit on a distressed wood desk which owner Pati refurbished herself. There’s a touch of Provence about this shabby-chic look, until you open the French windows and immerse yourself in daily Catalan life just below. Exposed wood beam ceilings add to the bedrooms’ rustic charm, and a little jar of homemade cookies on a tray are a sweet personal touch. Compact white tiled bathrooms are equipped with sustainable toiletries; the Junior Suite has a shower while the Superior Suite comes with a bath. There are no TVs, encouraging guests to rest, relax and explore.

Features include:

• Hairdryer
• WiFi

Eating

Some years ago, owner Pati left her high-flying job as a lawyer to pursue her passion: cooking. One taste of her stacked aubergine, comté cheese and shitake lasagna, and it’s clear it was meant to be.

The kitchen is a mix of modern and country style with its partially exposed brick wall and tiled floors that lead out onto a little patio where organic herbs grow. Wicker baskets hang on the wall; crockery, jars and potted plants line the shelves. In the centre is a large wooden table where a generous continental breakfast is served (you're asked what time best suits the day before), or lunch and dinner upon request.

Pati also hosts cookery courses for the whole family. It’s very much about provenance here, so the jams, breads, cheeses and hams come from top providers at the local market. We’d recommend asking Pati to cook for you one night, but if not, the area is brimming with bistros – this patch of Sarrià is a foodie hotspot.

Features include:

• Breakfast
• Dinner by arrangement
• Lunch by arrangement
• Restaurants nearby

Activities

• Soak up Sarrià's village-like atmosphere by stopping for a drink in any of the sun-soaked plazas. We loved watching the world go by on Plaça de Sarrià, facing the Sant Vicenç de Sarrià church
  
• Take a cookery class with owner Pati, suitable for kids, adults or the whole family
  
• Indulge in a Penedès wine tasting session, paired with local Catalan cheese and cured hams in the kitchen, organised by Pati
  
• Head up to the sprawling Collserola Nature Park just 10 minutes away by foot (or rent a bike) for scenic trails and panoramic Barcelona views; private guided hikes available upon request
  
• Embark on a foodie tour of the neighbourhood and local market with Pati
  
• Book in a local yoga class or an in-room massage; Pati can organise either
  
• Admire city views from the top of Barcelona’s tallest hill, Tibidabo, also home to an amusement park and the striking Sagrat Cor church

Kids

A mother of three, Pati not only welcomes families but also fully understands the needs of guests with young children. You get the sense she really loves family visitors too – her cookery classes can be adapted for children, for example, and she’s able to provide meals to late night arrivals, including baby meals.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Toddlers (1-4 years), Children (4-12 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

Both rooms are suitable for families; the Junior Suite caters for three, while the Superior Suite caters for four – or book both rooms (which are next to each other) and you have the whole guesthouse to yourself. Cots are available at no extra charge.

Distances:

• Airport: 15 minutes
• Hospital: 5 minutes
• Shops: 1 minute

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

The Sarria Hideaway is in the northern suburbs of Barcelona, in the Sarrià neighbourhood.

By Air:
The nearest airport is El Prat, a 15-minute taxi ride away.

By Public Transport:
The nearest stop is Sarriá, 500 metres from Casa Filomena. It’s about a 12-minute train ride to the centre: the S1, S2, L6 or S7 all stop at Plaza Catalunya.

By Car:
We don't recommend driving in Barcelona when there's such good public transport. But if you are hiring a car before or after, there's parking 2 minutes away.

Detailed directions will be sent when you book through i-escape.