Large Villa With Heated Private Swimming Pool, Balcony, Sleeps 12, Wifi Internet In National Park
Ideal Location In Small Village With Stunning Mountain Views, 5 Minute Walk To Restaurant
Villa Maple Rouge (5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10/12)
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Villa Maple Rouge is an attractive south facing villa standing in its own gardens with a private, heated swimmimg pool. It nestles in the gorgeous mountain Catalan village of Fuilla. With over 300 days of sunshine per year, this historic region has the best weather of Southern France. Fuilla has a restaurant and bread shop and is within a few miles of many natural and historical attractions this is a great spot for a relaxing yet adventurous getaway. The house is furnished to a high standard, with all the facilities and comfort you need to enjoy your holiday. You can expect beautiful crisp bed linen and fluffy towels. We even provide 2 bikes for you to explore the bike trails on your doorstep! To the side of the house is a BBQ and seating area. The pool (8 x 4 metres) is situated here and is in use from late April - Mid October. The views from the house and garden are of beautiful mountains and the valley. Due to clever fences and planting the grounds are not overlooked.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 17 December 2011 - 7 January 2012 | £1250 | - | ||
| 7 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £850 | - | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £950 | - | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £1200 | - | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 21 July 2012 | £1500 | - | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 25 August 2012 | £1900 | - | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £1200 | - | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £850 | - | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £1250 | - |
Changeover day
Saturday is the changeover day we can be flexible though, please ask us about the dates you are interested in.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 - twin beds. Bedroom 2 - twin beds. Bedroom 3 - large double bed. Bedroom 4 - large double bed. Bedroom 5 - bunk beds with a futon. Double Sofa bed in lounge. |
| Bathrooms: | The large family bathroom has a bath, shower, toilet and wash basin. There are 2 en-suite shower rooms with toilets and wash basins. There is also a downstairs toilet. |
| Kitchen: | There is a modern fitted kitchen with extra large gas oven and hob. Large American style fridge freezer with ice-maker and cold water dispenser. Small dining table and chairs ideal for breakfast. Microwave and coffee-maker and a wide range of equipment. |
| Utility Room: | Adjacent to the garage there is a utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and iron and ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | There is a lovely large lounge with plenty of soft seating for 10. We provide a large flatscreen TV with free view UK channels, DVD player and music system with a range of DVDs available for you to watch. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
End of stay cleaning included. All bedlinen and towels provide. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access cot barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) pool heating |
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Notes on accommodation
In the living room there is a wood burning stove and there are wall mounted electric heaters in all the rooms. We can provide a range of toys and baby equipment upon request. There will be a selection of books and DVDs available for your use. WiFi broadband internet access is also available in the houses.
Outside
There is a large terrace on 2 sides of the villa which overlook the peaceful adjacent meadow. The bedrooms open out onto the balcony which provides valuable shade in the hot summer months on the terraces. There is a small table outside the kitchen for eating breakfast al fresco and a second large outdoor dining table is next to the large brick built BBQ. The swimming pools is 8 metres by 4 metres, heated and fitted with a child safety alarm for your safety. We provde a range of outdoor garden furniture including 4 sun loungers.
Coast/Beach
It's a 50 minutes drive to the Mediterranean beaches including Argeles and the artists retreat at Colliure. Argeles is a large commercial beach, if you would like something quieter there are many to choose from such as Le Racou, a pretty seaside village with a good sandy beach. There is a freshwater swimming lake and beach at Vinca - just 20 mins drive, here there are water sports on offer. White water rafting and canyoning are also available in the area.
Golf
The nearest golf course is at St Cyprien, a 40 minute drive away.
Skiing
The villa is a great location for a skiing holiday. The resorts of Font Romeu and Les Ingles are a 45 minute drive away and they offer a good range of runs for all abilities. You can also stop on your way back for a soak in the hot spring baths at St Thomas which is very popular with skiers.
Special interest holidays
We provide 2 mountain bikes for your use as well as a bike maintenance station with tools and stand. This is a well known destination for french cyclists, the villa was used as a base for the Dijon french olympic sprinting cyclist team in 2011. With many off road marked routes you can get a different viewpoint of the Pyrenees. Please see our web-site for more information about cycling.
An excellent way to enjoy the mountains is to take a 4 x 4 trip up Mount Canigou and then either take the explorers trail around the refuge and then have lunch at the restaurant, or to walk to the peak which is a 4 hour round trip. The views are amazing and the wildlife varied and interesting. There are also refuges with restaurants to stay in if you want to take a couple of days walking up there and need overnight accommodation.
Travel
Perpignan Airport - 28 miles. Barcelona-Girona Airport - 85 miles. Carcasonne Airport - 75 miles. Toulouse Airport - 165 miles. Car is recommended. There is a train station just 2 miles away at Villefranche where you can travel on the picturesque little yellow train up into the mountains or go to Perpignan - the capital of the Pyrenees Oriental.
Distances
There is a restaurant/cafe and bread shop in the village. The nearest grocery shops are 2 miles away in the adjacent villages of Villefranche-de-Conflent and Sahorre. Prades is 10 mins drive away and is a busy market town, with all the amenities and facilities you would require, including supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and a hospital.
Further details
Fuilla is a charming village set in a sheltered valley situated in the foothills of the Pyrenees. It is an ideal centre for holidaymakers all year round as the village enjoys a wonderful climate, with an average of 300 days of sunshine each year. Shopping from Fuilla is easy, with a wide range of amenities available in nearby Villefranche and Prades, where you will find a variety of Supermarkets, cafes, bars and restaurants. In Prades there is a large market every Tuesday and a smaller produce market on Saturday mornings.
The walks in the area are many, varied and well marked, stroll around the village or take a hike following some of the most beautiful trails in France.
For touring the area Fuilla is ideally situated and offers an excellent base. Just a few sites of interest within easy driving distance are listed below: Villefranche de Conflent, a fine example of a medieval walled town (5 minutes drive). Festivals and fireworks throughout the year, visit fort Liberia high above the town. Little Yellow Train (le petit train jaune), catch this train from Villefranche and enjoy the spectacular mountain views right into the Pyrenees towards the Spanish border. St Thomas les Bains, outstanding natural thermal hot springs in wonderful outdoor mountain setting. (20 minutes drive). Animal Park, Casteil, lovely day out for the children, lots of animals to see and feed, in a beautiful mountain park, the walk around the park is 2-3 km. (10 minutes drive). Grottes de Canalettes, magnificent renowned caves with an incredible light and sound show. (5 minutes drive). St Martin du Canigou, 9th century abbey perched impressively high on the hillside with fantastic scenery and walks. (10 minutes drive). St Michel de Cuxa, 6th century abbey that hosts concerts during the Pablo Casals festival but is also open for viewing most of the year. (15 minutes drive). Both this abbey and St Martin are considered to be the finest architecture of their period in France.
Booking notes
We can accept your reservation with a deposit of 20% of the holiday rental. The final balance becomes due 6 weeks before your arrival at the house.
We also ask for a security deposit of £250, this is returned in full within 7 days of the end of your holiday, providing the house is left clean and tidy. All bed linen and towels are provided at no extra cost. Please enquire about price reductions on long winter lets and also for holidays shorter than 7 days.
Guest comments
"The house was in first class condition set in a beautiful location. We have been in this area before but have not stayed in a property as well set out. The kitchen, sitting and bedrooms were all as you described, it was like being at home. The pool was an added bonus and was spotless. It was nice to go to a place that was built well and well looked after. " July 2010
"The house was well located in such a beautiful spot. Fantastic for nature spotters and walkers.It was clean and spacious. The surrounding area is filled with wonderful places to visit - not enough time to go to all on our list sadly!
It was really well stocked with all you could need such as children's plastic plates, bottle openers, plenty of coat hangers, DVD's, games and books. You've obviously thought carefully about what people need." August 2010
"A quick note to say that we had a wonderful holiday in Villa Maple Rouge. The house is beautifully designed and lends itself to a perfect holiday"
Owner profile
Mount Canigou
About the owner
Our family has had connections with the French Pyrenees since the 1970s when my grandfather bought a plot of land near Ceret in the hope of building a holiday home there. This did not work out but since then we have grown to love this corner of France very much and are happy to share the knowledge and experience we have to make your holiday in our house as enjoyable as possible. We are all based on the south coast of the UK and regularly go over to France to enjoy the sunshine and amazing scenery. With children ranging in age from 3-12 we have tested out the suitability of the region for families and can happily report that there is enough to keep them happy from old castles to explore to charming beaches to relax on. Combined with great food and wine there is lots for us adults too!
Year purchased: 2005
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We purchased the land in Fuilla where the houses are back in 2005, the location is stunning in a quiet village with amazing views of Mount Canigou. We were lucky to then be given the planning permission to build the houses and a busy few years ensued with all the different aspects of managing such a big project whilst living in the UK. The first house was completed in 2009 and the second one in 2010. Fuilla is now part of the Catalan Pyrenees Natural Park which is recognised as being an area of outstanding natural beauty. If you enjoy French food you will not be disappointed staying here, there is a very friendly Bistro in the village with excellent food and a warm welcome. There are many other restaurants in nearby villages including a very good one just up the road in Sahorre.
Unique benefits of the property
We really enjoy being away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life when at Fuilla. It is peaceful and in a sheltered valley so it often catches the sunshine when nearby Prades is cloudy wnd wet! Being in the foothills of the Pyrenees the weather is changeable and it is great to sit back and watch the clouds come and go over nearby Mount Canigou. It is very often warm and sunny though and having a swimming pool makes it the perfect spot to relax with children. They are more often happy to stay at the house and swim but it it great to know there is such a good variety of things to do very nearby. Villefranche is just down the road and is a World Heritage Unesco Site, it is a very well preserved Cathar medieval fortified town - its a bit like a miniature Carcasonne!
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR5057
Contact Name:
Katie Gander
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 07947853698
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