Holiday Apartment in Montesquieu des Alberes, Pyrenees Orientales
Sunny, Secluded Apartment with Pool and Mountain Views
Peaceful Location, 15 mins from Beach, Ideally Situated for Coast and Inland Attractions
Sleeps 3/5 (2 Bedrooms)
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Set on the edgeof the typical medieval French Catalan village of Montesquieu, our self-catering apartment with its delightfully sunny and secluded private pool enjoys spectacular views of the Pyrenees. Our apartment has one double bedroom, one single bedroom and a sofa bed in the lounge/dining area. The newly fitted kitchen is fully equipped with washing machine, electric hob, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee maker and many other facilities to make your holiday more comfortable. The apartment is completely separate from the owners accommodation and has its own access, private drive, garden and gated parking. Ideally located for visiting a wide range of coastal and inland attractions there are also many activities available locally such as mountain walks for all levels which start within 20 metres of the Apartment. Alternatively our peaceful location is ideal for those lazy days by the pool - we have plenty of books available!
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| Rental periods | |
| 1 - 30 April 2009 | £650 |
| 1 May 2009 - 30 June 2009 | £700 |
| 1 July - 31 August 2009 | £950 |
| 1 September - 31 October 2009 | £700 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
Preferred changeover day is Saturday but we are flexible & will try to accommodate any request.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 - Double bed with room for child's bed and/or cot. Bedroom 2 - Single bed. |
| Bathrooms: | Shower room with shower, WC and handbasin. |
| Kitchen: | Newly fitted kitchen with washing machine, fridge, hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee maker etc. All utensils, crockery etc supplied. |
| Living Rooms: | Lounge / kitchen / diner with double sofa bed, table and 4 chairs, Sky TV with all UK Freeview channels, DVD and VHS players, Radio / CD player. WiFi Broadband connection. This is a spacious multipurpose room which remains refreshingly cool on hot days. |
| Other: | Large terrace facing west overlooking the pool and mountains, built in BBQ, table and 4 chairs. Ideal for watching the sunset whilst eating your evening meal or just enjoying a glass of wine. Partly shaded by an olive tree for relief in the midday sun. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bed linen is supplied, one hand towel/bath towel per person is supplied - please bring your own pool and beach towels. Apartment is cleaned thoroughly on day of arrival. For 2 week stays cleaning and new linen etc provided midway. |
Notes on accommodation
Welcome pack provided. Information binder provided with comprehensive and wide ranging details and maps of the area, shops, markets, attractions etc. Newly refurbished kitchen, electric heating in all rooms, smoke alarms fitted. Iron and Ironing board provided. Ashtrays are provided outside of the apartment and smokers are asked to respect our no smoking policy inside the apartment. Sky TV with UK programmes incl. all Freeview channels. Free WiFi Broadband available. Secluded terrace overlooking the pool which measures 8x4m and conforms to French safety regulations. Large tiled sun terrace with loungers, parasols and patio furniture etc surrounds the pool.
- hob/stove,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- internet access,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Accessibility
Although the apartment is on ground level it is not adapted for wheelchair users.
Outside
Private, secluded Swimming Pool (8x4m) with large surrounding tiled sun terrace. 4 Sunloungers, garden furniture and parasols provided. Large sunny Barbecue terrace with table and 4 chairs. Private gated drive, gardens and car parking for the exclusive use of guests. The gardens include Orange, Lemon, Satsuma, Olive and Almond trees which guests are welcome to help themselves to when in season.
Coast/Beach
Within a 15/20 min drive there are a number of coastal resorts including the beautiful artists village of Collioure - a favourite with Derain & Picasso. Alternatively a 5 minute drive north brings you to the lively resort of Argeles with its fantastic beaches. Here you will find a variety of water sports and lots of activities for the children. The Spanish border is only a 15 minute drive south from the apartment whilst heading north you can visit Perpignan, Carcassonne & many other attractions.
Golf
Nearest golf course is at St Cyprien (20 kms). Also there are a number of good courses over the border in Spain within an hours drive. Details available on request.
Travel
Nearest airport is Perpignan (30 mins drive), Ryanair fly in from Stansted, BMI baby fly in from Manchester and Southampton. Air France fly in from Paris and other regional French airports. Gerona Airport (Spain - 50 mins drive) has developed into a main hub for Ryanair who fly in from many UK towns and cities. Please check online at www.ryanair.com for your nearest local airport as the list is increasing all the time. Car hire (or use of car) is essential.
Distances
Botanic & mountain walks - 20 mtrs. Montesquieu village 100mtrs (small Farmers market every Tuesday). The market towns of Ceret & St Genis are close by. For relaxation the Thermal Spas of Amelie-les-Bains (20mins by car) & Le Boulou (8mins) offer spa treatments etc.
Further details
For food and drink we have a number of excellent markets and supermarkets locally as well as a wide choice of eating out possibilities ranging from simple creperies to first class restaurants. The nearest supermarkets / shops / banks / restaurants etc are all at St Genis des Fontaines (5 mins) whereas within a 10-15 min drive the choice expands to several villages and towns, hypermarkets to specialist markets, food and non food.
Arts - Collioure is described as the gem of the Côte Vermeille, and has been likened to St Tropez before it became too famous. It sits in a picturesque cove and has a very attractive port and seaside promenade. An artists paradise, Matisse, Derain, Picasso and Dali Dali figure in the long list of artists who fell in love with Collioure and spent time there. Many artists live in Collioure and there are a large number of art galleries and exhibitions to visit.
Ceret - Like Collioure, Céret was a favourite spot with many great modern artists, including Picasso, at the turn of the century. The Museum of Modern Art attracts visitors from near and far. It houses a Picasso collection of 50 or so pieces, including a series of 28 ceramic bowls painted with bullfighting scenes, and works by Dali, Matisse, Chagall, as well as the Catalan sculptor Manolo. Today the town still attracts many artists and there are numerous galleries to visit.
Wine - More wine is produced in Languedoc Roussillon than in any other region in France. Opportunities to taste wine abound, with most wine domaines offering tasting so you can try before you buy. You can stop at the roadside venues to taste the locally produced wines from the barrel or bottle, but you are always expected to buy at least one bottle.
Locat Activities include: cycling, diving, fishing, golf, horse riding, mountain biking, mountaineering, roller blading, sailing, swimming, tennis, walking, water skiing, wind surfing etc. this list is far from exhaustive.
Booking notes
Cheque deposit of £250 to secure booking which will be held as 'cheque de caution' against breakages, damage or cancellation. This will be refunded within 7 days after your stay. Full rental is payable 8 weeks in advance.
Guest comments
Stayed for a week in Aug 08 & had a brilliant holiday. The apartment was ideal for us & had ample space for ourselves plus daughter (12) & son (16). The pool is a good size, immaculately maintained and perfect after a hot day out, the kids absolutely loved it. Would definitely have no hesitation in recommending this property. Kevin, Sue, Ali & Evie – Henley, Aug 2008.
'Overall, we've had a lovely holiday and would certainly recommend your apartment to our friends as a lovely and relaxing getaway.' - Lyndon, Ann & Jamie, Rickmansworth, August 2008
'This apartment is genuinely a great base for any kind of holiday. Immaculately clean and well equipped. We had a wonderful family holiday here with our 4 year old daughter and 1.5 year old son. Plenty to do in the area. The pool is incredibly well maintained and a perfect size for family use. The owners are so friendly and helpful. Would we return another year? Definitely! Sean, Mary, Niamh & Liam- Dublin May 2008.
For booking and further information
David Blyth
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1614 087282
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)872 994369
Mob: (France) +33 (0)618 866062
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