200 Year Old Farmhouse with Private Pool
Peaceful Location and Only 30 Minutes from the Beach
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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Full of charm and character, nestled amongst peach orchards and cherry groves it is situated in a tranquil hamlet in the heart of breathtaking countryside, yet only a few minutes from the "chic" historic market town of Thuir. The sun kissed Mediterranean beaches, cosmopolitan Perpignan, Spain and the Pyrenees Mountains are all within 30 minutes drive.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 3 December 2011 - 4 May 2012 | £499 | 7 | ||
| 5 May 2012 - 1 June 2012 | £699 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £799 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 13 July 2012 | £1399 | 7 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 20 July 2012 | £1699 | 7 | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £2199 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | £799 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 14 December 2012 | £699 | - |
Changeover day
Saturday is changeover.
Departure at 10am.
Arrival 4pm.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 with double bed. Bedroom 3 with 2 bunk beds. Bedroom 4 with double bed. |
| Bathrooms: | En suite shower room to master bedroom with separate shower, wash basin, and w/c. Large family bathroom with large freestanding Victorian bath, separate shower cubicle, wash basin, and w/c. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen approx. 6.5m x 5m comes fully equipped with a gas hob, electric oven, micro wave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher indeed all you would need to self. There are exposed beams an aga and a large oak dining table and 8 chairs. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine and house cleaning tools and products. |
| Living Rooms: | A grand lounge 7m by 5m with a 7m high beamed ceiling. Original stone walls a large open fireplace, sofas and arm chairs. English TV a DVD and stereo system. There are leather sofas and an arm chair. There are 2 separate balconies off |
| Other: | There are 2 separate balconies off the grand lounge. The first has countryside and mountain views and the second is for al fresco dining and is equipped with a BBQ and dining table and chairs. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
A linen pack can be ordered at £6 per person per week. It includes bed linen a bath and hand towel. It does not include pool or beach towels. A house cleaning service is available on demand. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Room fans are available on demand.
Outside
The garden approx. 1 acre, formerly a kiwi fruit farm divides into 3 areas.
The first contains a very necessary shaded area, in which there is a small flower garden with a "conversational bench" and a table and chairs suitable for aperitifs.
The second part of the garden houses a large private not overlooked swimming pool (10m x 5m) which is fully enclosed with lockable gates making it safe for families with young children.
The pool is fully maintained.
The pool is surrounded by a patio and lawned area ensuring that there is sufficient space for sunbathing and complete relaxation.
There is also a pergola that offers some very welcome shade. Sun beds are provided.
The third part of the garden has a large grass area and is a great play area for all ball games, ideal for children to play football. A goal with nets and ball is provided.
Coast/Beach
The Mediterranean beaches of St Cyprian Canet and Argeles are a 30 minute drive away.
The charming must visit fishing port of Collioure again only 3à minutes drive.
Golf
St Cyprian golf course is 30 minutes drive.
Peralada golf course is about 1 hour away.
Travel
Nearest airports:
FRANCE
Perpignan:
Drive time to the house 25 mins
Carcassone:
Drive time to house 1 hour 15 mins.
Montpellier:
Drive time to the house 1 hour 15 mins.
SPAIN
Girona:
Drive time to the house 1 hour 15 mins
Barcelona:
Drive time to house 2 hour 30 mins
Car hire is essential.
Distances
6km from Thuir nearest town for all amenities.
20km from Perpignan.
20km Ceret.
Further details
Visit the incredible Cathar castles often built on shear mountain top positions, or the historic medieval towns and villages. Stroll around the local lakes and nature reserves. Dine out in typical French or Catalan restaurants, cycle through the nearby vineyards, stopping off on several occasions to sample. Browse the art galleries, shops and typically French markets.
Booking notes
25% of the holiday cost is due on booking with the balance paid 8 weeks prior to the holiday.
A fully refundable security deposit £150 per week is also paid prior to the holiday.
Guest comments
Stinson Family "Again we leave having thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and you as always was so friendly and helpful".
Stuart and Annabel "Fabulous relaxing week, warm welcome, great house, wonderful pool, a real bolt hole to escape from it all".
Carl and Andrea "Had a really great holiday, visiting as many places as possible, we need another holiday to get over this one. Many thanks for a lovely meal on our first night in which we celebrated our wedding aniversary. Great pool, house and gardens. We will recommend you to all our family and friends.
We will be back.
Owner profile
Helene and I relaxing
About the owner
I emigrated to France 14 years ago. My first task was to rebuild the 200 year old ruin of a farmhouse Mas Den Gariste. During my stay here I met, fell in love (sorry a bit cheesy but true) and married my wife Helene.
We live in a nearby farmhouse with our animals, 3 horses, 4 cats and our rescued dog Rockie. Anna my 23 y/o step daughter shares our home and life but is soon to start her own adventure with her soon to be husband in a recently purchased town house in nearby Thuir. My own daughters their husbands and my grand children and father visit us and this idyllic region several times a year, so I guess we are very lucky.
Year purchased: 1994
Why the owner chose a home in this location
I bought this farmhouse as it ticked all the boxes. Location location location. The climate is the best in the whole of France, and the locals are just so welcoming against what most brits imagine. There is just so much to do here as we have the coast the mountains and Spain is just a 30 minute drive away. Supermarkets are still closed on Sundays which shows our pace of life is very simple and a lot less commercial than the UK or indeed other parts of France.
Unique benefits of the property
The benefits of staying at the farmhouse Gariste is that you are in a very peaceful hamlet and yet only 5-8 minutes away from the chic market town of Thuir.
The beaches of the Med are just 30 minutes away. A great location for a family holiday.There is a fantastic completely private pool with lockable gates, making it very safe for families with adventurous young children.
The large games field is equipped for several sports including football, volletball, badminton, table tennis, and bowls (the French national pastime).
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR6012
Contact Name:
Bob Lucy
(FRANCE) +33 672002144
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