Sunny Villa with Private Pool and Mountain Views
Peaceful Location, Magnificent Views over Surrounding Countryside
Sleeps 6 (3 bedrooms)
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Spacious and luminous 3 bedroom villa with private pool, in 1000 sq.m. garden. Furnished to very high standard with many extras. Short walk to lovely village shops, bars and restaurant. Magnificent views over countryside and mountains. Terrace with shady awning, summer kitchen with BBQ, garden furniture. 5 mins drive to lively Ceret; 25 mins to great Med beaches; 10 mins to Spanish border; set in foothills of Pyrenees.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 27 July 2012 - 2 September 2012 | £1380 | 14 |
Notes on prices
Price shown is for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
Arrival days are Friday 27th July and Sunday 12th or 19th August 2012. Arrival should normally be after 4pm and departure before midday. If this is a problem for you we'll try to fit in with your needs.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with kingsize bed. Bedroom 2 with double bed. Bedroom 3 with 2 full-size single beds (can make double). All bedrooms have lots of hanging and drawer space. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with corner bath/shower & 2 washbasins, hairdryer. Bathroom with shower, sink, wc, hairdryer. Separate wc and washbasin. |
| Kitchen: | Electric/halogen hob, fan oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, electric kettle, coffee machine, juicer, toaster, blender, casseroles - everything a gourmet cook could want. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, freezer, iron, ironing board, clothes airer (also outdoor washing line). |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious kitchen, dining and living area (660sqft)with 4 french windows opening onto terrace and garden. Gorgeous leather settees, attractive wood and cane furnishings, lovely ambiance. CD, DVD. Satellite TV with French TV & Sky Freeview TV and radio. |
| Other: | Wide range of CDs, DVDs, books and games available for use by guests. Free Wi-Fi and free phone calls to landlines. Large, cool entrance hall and north-facing covered porch where you can sit in complete shade. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All bed linen, hand, bath and kitchen towels supplied and changed weekly. Weekly cleaning by arrangement. Central vacuuming system and all cleaning resources available to guests for their own use at other times. Pool cleaned, monitored 3-4 times per week. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv telephone internet access room fans barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
Shuttered, double-glazed, well-insulated house remains cool in summer. Fans in bedrooms. No smoking, please, inside the villa. The garden is totally enclosed with lockable gates; however, as the villa is our home for 48 weeks a year, equipped and furnished to a high standard and not toddler-proofed, it is not really suitable for guests with children under 5. The following items are provided: washing-up liquid, dishwasher tablets, hand soap, kitchen rolls, toilet paper, salt, pepper, herbs and spices and many other useful household condiments and consumables. A welcome pack (tea, coffee, milk, sugar, butter, wine, orange juice, baguette) will be waiting on your arrival. Additionally we can get in a little extra shopping for you, if you would find it helpful.
Accessibility
No special adaptations have been made but the villa is built on one level and the garden is flat.
Outside
Rocks and palms surround the swimming pool (9.5X4m) and lights set amongst the rocks make for a romantic outlook from the terrace. Modern saline filtration system minimizes use of chlorine. Solar-heated poolside shower. Pool can be seen from house and has an automatic security alarm which meets EC safety regulations. Summer kitchen (large stone BBQ and sink) adjacent to terrace, with dining area shaded by electrically operated awning. Garden table and armchairs for 6. 4 sun loungers and 2 reclining armchairs.
Coast/Beach
The long sandy beaches at Argeles (ideal for children) are 25 mins drive away. At a similar distance are the more rocky cove-type beaches around Collioure, which continue south to the Costa Brava (great for snorkelling and diving). There are 2 pretty lakes outside the neighbouring village (5 mins drive): one lake for swimming and picnics, with waterside bar/restaurant, boats for hire and adventure activities for youngsters, and the other lake dedicated to fishing and BBQs.
Travel
Perpignan airport 30 minutes
Girona airport 55 minutes
Béziers airport 70 minutes
Carcassonne airport 80 minutes
Montpellier airport 100 minutes
Barcelona airport 2 hours
Car hire is strongly recommended.
Distances
15 minute walk to centre of Maureillas village.
5 minute drive to Céret.
10 minute drive to Spanish border.
Further details
The friendly village of Maureillas has shops, chemist, PO, newsagent etc for all essentials, plus 2 bars and 2 restaurants. An even shorter walk from the villa brings you to the 'terrain de loisirs' where the village puts on public social events such as outdoor meals, dances and festivals at least once a week during the summer.
The nearby town of Ceret is a lively and cultural centre with bustling picturesque markets on Saturday morning and Tuesday evening. The Museum of Modern Art, founded by Picasso and housing a permanent collection of his works, is one of several art galleries in the town. There are many bars and restaurants and, throughout the summer, numerous musical, social and artistic events to be enjoyed.
4 or 5 large supermarkets are within a 6km radius and the city of Perpignan is a 25 minute drive away.
Booking notes
A 20% non-refundable deposit is required immediately to guarantee your booking. The 80% balance and a refundable deposit of £500 for damages/breakages/telephone usage is required 6 weeks before the start of your holiday. For their own protection guests should ensure that they have insurance which covers public liability.
Guest comments
'Thanks for a fantastic holiday. We love the house, we love the area!' August 2010.
'I want to thank you for allowing us to enjoy your wonderful home. With its beautiful, peaceful location, lovely pool, great comfort and all your thoughtful extras it made for a perfect holiday.' August 2009.
'You have a wonderful home - it was everything I expected and more!'. August 2008.
'We all had a fantastic holiday in your beautiful home!' August 2008.
'Thank you for letting us stay in your gorgeous home - we had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed all the 'extras' you provided. August 2006.
'I've never stayed in such a well-equipped villa - you have everything I could think of and more!' July 2005.
Owner profile
About the owner
We are a couple in early retirement, ex-lecturers and practising musicians, who left Chester and our grown-up children to come and live here in Maureillas in 2004. We'd always appreciated the French way of life, but when we discovered this part of France in 2002 we fell in love with it and bought a small village house for holidays. Each time we had to go back to work in the UK we found it harder to leave the village, so after a year we decided to move here permanently. We sold up in Chester, sold the holiday house, found this gorgeous house we now live in and here we are, forever! Each summer we let our house out with Owners Direct and go camping nearby for a month. 2012 will be our seventh year and we've enjoyed 'lending' our home immensely, as have all our guests!
Year purchased: 2004
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We bought this house because the location is just wonderful. Ours is the last house in the village, with only one delightful neighbour, so we still feel we 'belong' to the village whilst benefiting from the fabulous views all around us and the utter peace and tranquillity of the countryside.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR607
Contact Name:
Rosie Cowper-Beale
(FRANCE) +33 468839525
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