Village House for holidays in Maureillas, Languedoc Roussillon
Village House in the Traditional Village of Maureillas
2 Minutes to Local Shops, Stunning Mountain Views
Sleeps 5 (2 Bedrooms)
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Our village house in Rue de l'Eglise is perfectly positioned on the edge of the traditional village of Maureillas. It has sweeping views across fields and vineyards to the Pyrenees, and is just around the corner from various bakeries, grocery shops, bars and restaurants. Maureillas is ideally situated to take advantage of all this exquisite region has to offer. Walking and hiking, mountain biking, swimming (either at the nearby lake or at the beautiful sandy beaches 30 minutes drive away), tennis, water sports, skiing and many other attractions are within easy reach. The nearest town, Ceret, boasts a renowned museum of modern art, a lively Saturday market and street festivals all year round. It is a mere 5km to the Spanish border, with Girona and Barcelona easily accessible by car or train. The house is perfect for summer stays, and is also lovely in the autumn and winter. Local ski resorts are just 90 minutes away.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | |
| January - March | 250 euros |
| April - June | 350 euros |
| July / August | 500 euros |
| September / October | 350 euros |
| November / December | 250 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros. Short stay rental rates can be provided on request, apart from during the months of July and August. Discounts on stays of 2 weeks or more.
Changeover day
A changeover day of Saturday is preferred, although there is flexibility on this, especially during off-peak seasons.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Double sofabed in "attic" room (restricted height). |
| Bathrooms: | The brand-new bathroom has a shower, wash basin and heated towel rail. There is a separate WC. |
| Kitchen: | The newly-fitted kitchen has an electric cooker and hob, large fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, washing machine and tumble dryer. |
| Living Rooms: | Open-plan lounge/dining area with large 3-seater sofa, armchair, extendable dining table that seats 4/6, TV with Sky satellite, CD player/radio. French doors to balcony with table and 2 chairs. |
| Other: | Large bright attic TV-room/playroom which includes a double sofabed, TV with DVD player, and various books, DVDs and children's toys. Restricted height at one side. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen and towels are included (excluding beach towels). The house is cleaned at the end of each rental (included in the rental price). |
Notes on accommodation
A welcome pack is provided for visitors staying a week or more. The rental price includes heating if required. Children are welcome and would appreciate the large attic playroom(there is also a children's play area 2 minutes walk from the house). No smoking and pets are not permitted.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- satellite tv,
- room fans
Accessibility
The house is unsuitable for those with mobility problems due to the stairs.
Coast/Beach
The large, sandy beaches of the Cote Vermeille are 30 minutes drive from the village. The Costa Brava is also easily reachable. Within 5 minutes' drive is a beautiful swimming lake which also has a lakeside restaurant, boat hire and various adventure activities.
Golf
There are excellent golf courses within 30 minutes' drive.
Skiing
The ski resorts of Les Angles and Font Romeu are an hour and a half's drive away. These friendly resorts are perfect for skiers of all levels. Andorra is approximately 2.5 hours' drive from the village.
Travel
Perpignan airport 35 minutes. Girona airport 50 minutes. TGV from St Pancras to Perpignan (change at Lille or Paris). Car hire is recommended.
Distances
5 minutes drive to Ceret and Le Boulou. 20 minutes to Perpignan. 30 minutes to the coast. There are many fascinating historic villages and towns in the region, including the Cathar castles, which are between 30 and 60 minutes' drive away. 10 minutes to the Spanish border, 50 minutes to Girona and 90 minutes to Barcelona.
Further details
Within the village of Maureillas there are 2 bakeries, 2 grocery shops, a butcher, a chemist's shop, a news agents, 2 bars/restaurants and a "cave" selling excellent local wines. There is a small market selling local produce every Thursday morning. Supermarkets, restaurants, bars, and a wider selection of shops can be found at Ceret or Le Boulou, both 5 minutes away by car. The Saturday morning market in Ceret is highly recommended.
Booking notes
A 25% non refundable deposit is required to secure a booking. The balance will be required 4 weeks before arrival date together with a security deposit of 150 Euros. This will be refunded (subject to damage) within 7 days of finish date.
Guest comments
'A lovely house which we thoroughly enjoyed' - July 2008
'A very well-equipped house in a beautiful part of France' - July 2008
'We've had a lovely time staying here in France - the house is great!' - August 2008
For booking and further information
Penny O'Kane
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)468 825516
Mobile: (France) + 33 (0)621 166365
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