Holiday Apartment in Fuilla du Haut, Pyrenees Orientales, Languedoc
Beautiful Granite Stone and Pink Marble 'Mas' in Mountain Foothills
Tranquil Location, Ideal for Walking, Cycling or Just Relaxation
Sleeps 2/4 (1 Apartment + Further Bedroom)
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This stunning Mas was built of river granite and pink marble in the 1940s by the famous French aviator, Maurice Bellonte, who with Deudonne Costes were the first to fly non-stop from Paris to New York in 1930. It is set on the outskirts of a village in the beautiful wide Fuilla valley famous for its apple production, in the foothills of Mt Canigou. The Mas stands in grounds of over 8 acres which include a meadow, orchard and woodland and several stone walled terraces leading down to a babbling mountain river which runs along the length of the western boundary of the property. We offer the perfect setting for either just relaxing or pursuing a variety of activities including walking, cycling, climbing, winter skiing or just visiting the many local attractions.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | 2 persons | 3/4 persons |
| April / May | £270 | £475 |
| June | £290 | £515 |
| July / August | £315 | £550 |
| September | £290 | £515 |
| October | £270 | £475 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Please contact us for winter prices for the Apartment only.
Changeover day
The normal weekly booking period covers a period from 16:00 hrs on Saturday to 10:00 hrs on the following Saturday. Other periods of rental may be possible, but please contact us for availability.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | The self contained east facing apartment has a 140/190cm double bed which can easily fold into a cupboard if required. The second bedroom faces north and east on the first floor of the main house and has a 160/200 cm queen size bed. |
| Bathrooms: | Magnficent bathroom in the apartment, feature marble bath and period wash basin. Toilet and newly installed shower cabinet each in separate rooms within the bathroom with access to terrace. Second bedroom has large private shower, toilet and washbasin. |
| Kitchen: | The apartment has a newly refurbished kitchen, fully equipped for four people. It includes, a 4 ring gas cooker with oven, fridge with freezer compartment, toaster, filter coffee maker, single drainer sink with oak worktops and ample cupboard space. |
| Living Rooms: | The apartment has a large, light and airy bedsitting room with leather two seater sofa, dining table and chairs and TV/DVD/CD player. Double doors onto the private terrace and garden. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All good quality bed linen, towels (excluding beach towels) and tea towels, together with electricity, gas and end of stay cleaning are included. Fresh linen and towels and cleaning will also be included, midstay for a 2 week let. |
Notes on accommodation
Free WiFi internet connectivity is available in the Mas.
Logs for the woodburner in the apartment during the early and late seasons are included.
Washing and ironing facilities can be made available on request and there is additional fridge/freezer space if required.
There is secure garaging for bike storage and maintenance and also dry hanging space for walking gear etc.
We are a few degrees cooler in the mountains than on the Perpignan plain and therefore have our own natural air conditioning.
Unfortunately, due to the close proximity of the river and the number of steps and balconies at the property, it is not suitable for children or people with mobility problems.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge,
- tv,
- internet access,
- barbecue
Outside
The apartment has double doors from the bedsitting area and a single door from the bathroom onto the newly refurbished terrace and garden on the east side of the Mas. We provide a comfortable swing seat with canopy, sun beds, wooden table and chairs and parasol. There is also a stone built barbecue and fuel for outdoor cooking and dining.
We have a well stocked organic kitchen garden and vegetables and fruit may be available dependent on time of year.
There are many quiet places to sit and relax, read a book or even paint a picture with magnificent mountain and countryside views everywhere you look. The river changes with the seasons and the sound of running water, birdsong and crickets is never far away but never intrusive. There are several places along the river bank to just sit, look and listen.
Coast/Beach
The Mediterranean beaches around Perpignan including the beautiful seaside village of Colioure are about an hour's drive from the Mas.
Skiing
The Ski areas around Font Romeu and Pyrenees 2000 are only 45 minutes drive from the Mas, making day skiing easily accessible with a single pass covering both ski areas.
Pyrenees 2000 offers well over 100 kms of cross country skiing through picturesque forests with snowshoe trekking also being an option.
An ideal way to finish a good days skiing is to call in to the hot baths at St Thomas les Bains for a relaxing soak on the return drive to the Mas.
Special interest holidays
We have an accomplished road and off road cyclist in the family who has laid down the gauntlett for several challenging runs around the Mas. It is a real haven for both the amateur and more accomplished cyclist especially when training for a specific event.
There are many wonderful walks from the Mas or within short driving distance to suit all levels of fitness.
Travel
Our nearest airport is Perpignan which is around 50 minutes drive from the Mas.
Girona airport in Spain, and Carcassonne Airports are both just under two hours drive from the Mas.
Car hire is recommended if any exploration of the local area is required. Exploration of a wide area can be done on foot but a car would still be necessary to get to and from the Mas.
Distances
Both the picturesque spa town of Vernet les Bains and Villefranche en Conflent, one of the most beautiful villages in France are both under an hour away on foot or a 15 minute car journey. Prades with it's weekly market is twenty minutes drive. Perpignan is 45 minutes journey and if you travel another quarter of an hour you reach the Mediterranean coast and the many pretty villages down towards the Spanish border and up towards Sete and the Carmargue.
Further details
There is a restaurant in the village within walking distance of the Mas and ten minutes further on in the village of Sahorre there is a bakery, butcher and small general store.
There is a small but well stocked supermarket in Vernet les Bains and four supermarkets in and around Prades. The nearest cash point is in Villefranche but there are others in Vernet and Prades as well as several banks.
Restaurants are plentiful in all the surrounding villages, serving traditional local fare.
Everywhere you go in this area you are never far from the sight of Mount Canigou the sacred Catalan mountain. Depending on the season you can take a steady hike with an overnight stay up to the top or why not take a 4x4 trip up to one of the refuges before carrying on to the summit on foot.
Booking notes
An initial deposit of 25% of the total rental amount due is payable at the time of booking.
The balance of the rental amount is payable not less than eight weeks before the start of the rental period.
Please refer to our own website for further details (see link below).
Guest comments
The fascinating house is delightfully situated in a beautiful valley on the edge of a small village with glorious views of the mountains on every side. It is so peaceful and tranquil – an ideal place to recharge the batteries from the demands of a hectic lifestyle. The grounds are extensive and bordered by a babbling brook – just the place for a quiet read on a hot summer’s day, dabbling one’s toes in the cooling stream! The owners of Mas Bellonte, Lynn and Malcolm Preedy, make every effort to ensure that their guests have everything they need for a restful, relaxing and enjoyable holiday. You will be warmly welcomed and made to feel at home as soon as you arrive. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and can recommend Mas Bellonte wholeheartedly – it is a very special place – don’t miss it! - Wendy Down
For booking and further information
Malcolm Preedy
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)4 68 05 50 37
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7891 969161
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