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Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access.

Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access.

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Large pool area with plenty of space for sun bathing
Pool
Outdoor covered dining with equipped kitchen
High ceilings in converted barn with open plan living, dining and kitchen
Dining

Overview of Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access.

Reviews
4.4 out of 5 Excellent
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Céret, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationPont du Diable16 min walk
  • Popular LocationCeret Museum of Modern Art3 min drive
  • Popular LocationOffice de Tourisme d'Amelie-les-Bains10 min drive
  • AirportPerpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access.

Spacious detached villa built on the site of an historic mill in a tranquil location right by the river Tech yet close to the region's many attractions. With tiled floors, open beams and air-conditioning, the villa offers spacious, comfortable accommodation for up to 10 people. It has a private entrance and driveway.

The housed gardens are well laid out and, as you open the gates the property you immediately feel like you are on holiday.

There are 5 very spacious bedrooms, all designed to a very high specification. The en-suite shower rooms have large head power showers. The bath sheets are fluffy. The beds are extremely comfortable with lovely crisply ironed white linen. We provide plump feather pillows. Every effort has been made to make the rooms feel welcoming and relaxing.

In this region a lot of life is lived outside. There is somewhere to sit all day long to make the most of the sun or to find shade. Breakfast can be taken on the large balcony overlooking the river. Lunch is perfect in the shaded pergola in the garden. Around the pools there are wooden recliners so you can soak up the sun. The large ceramic tiled pool is a particular highlight.

The beautiful charming town of Ceret with its artistic heritage and spectacular Saturday market is just 5 minutes away. There are cafes on every corner, restaurants in every square; and frequent music and dancing in the streets.

There are plenty of local walks at different levels of effort. They offer wonderful views across the valley to the Mediterranean or up to the Canigou and Pyrenees beyond.

The villa is 10 minutes from the Spanish border, 30 minutes from the Mediterranean(Collioure, Argeles, Banyuls etc.) and 90 minutes from Barcelona. Skiing in winter is 90 minutes away. The region offers endless cultural and recreational facilities and the sun shines nearly every day of the year.

Fly to Perpignan (35 minutes away), Girona(50) or Barcelona(90).


Property manager

Stephen Hill

Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All bookings are from Saturday to Saturday

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ceret

Located in Ceret, this villa is in the mountains. Pont du Diable and Saint-Martin de Fenollar are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Plans d'Eau and Turre Forest. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Pont du Diable - 16 min walk
  • Ceret Museum of Modern Art - 3 min drive
  • Office de Tourisme d'Amelie-les-Bains - 10 min drive
  • Abbaye de Sainte-Marie - 13 min drive
  • Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Perpignan Station - 26 min drive
  • Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Comptoir des Arcades - 5 min drive
  • Al Catala - 4 min drive
  • Grand Café - 3 min drive
  • L'Atelier de Fred - 3 min drive
  • Dal'i Bar - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access. located?

This family-friendly Ceret villa is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Pont du Diable, Museum of Musical Instruments and Ceret Museum of Modern Art. Plans d'Eau and Musee de la Poste are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

4.4

Excellent

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4.3/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.6/5

Location

4.6/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Had a lovely stay at the property. The communication was excellent and any replies were always prompt. The house was very well situated between lots of great places to visit such as Ceret and Collioure. Very nicely furnished and set up perfectly for our stay. Thank you for a memorable vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday villa
We had a lovely stay here in Ceret. House was nice and the pool was great. The kids absolutely loved playing in the nearby river. One thing to note: the 3 lower ground bedrooms are only accessible via an outside staircase (they are not accessible internally from the main house). Whilst we found this a little tricky with our younger kids it was great for the grandparents. Overall we would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Adrian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a superb setting
This our third time staying at Stephen's house and we had as good a time as always. The setting is wonderful and facilities are great, easily accommodating our party of ten with five self contained bedrooms and bathrooms. Check-in /check-out is seemless and Dominique even bought us some supplies given the late hour of our flight. Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Adrian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to holiday.
Great house and excellent local town. Many thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

4/5 Good

Alison M., null

Fabulous place, just a couple of niggles
Firstly, this is a truly lovely location and our extended family of 10, aged 12 to 83 had a wonderful week here. We'd happily return. Most special is the access to a secluded river beach with one of the most perfect swimming holes we've come across and often only ourselves there. Going down at night and swimming under the stars was magical. In mid August the fig tree below the back balcony was in fruit - delicious! Varied and flexible outdoor seating all around the house was great, though there are actually no tables set up for ten - so we kept moving the tables and chairs from the back balcony, which are really light so easy to do. Solar lit lanterns added to the atmosphere. A nice detail: lots of multiple plug adapters, several with UK inputs, so no problem bringing UK electricals. Fixtures and fittings largely as described. Having stayed in some other similar priced and advertised places I'd say this was more 'homey' rather than modern, sleek and swish. We liked that. The surrounding area is great - something for everyone within an easy drive. Walking into the centre of Ceret will take 35 minutes. We drove in a couple times and managed to park in the centre - not easily in August, but we managed. Our niggles: The house does actually get quite warm in mid summer, and there are currently only three fans for five bedrooms and the main room. The mosquitos are hungry so leaving bedroom windows open feels risky - only one room has a mosquito screen. It would be easy to solve this. We're not the first people to mention it, so hopefully the owners will provide a fan for each room (and/or fly screens throughout). The mattresses in the twin room on the main floor are rather worn, with uncomfortable springs that we heard and felt every time we moved, and I'm a slim, relatively light woman. Given the emphasis in the description on high end bedrooms, this was unexpected. The shower fitting in the master bedroom is (getting) quite stiff. At 83 my parents aren't particularly arthritic, but several times had to ask for help to get it on or off. The owners are clearly putting a lot of work into this property and so I expect they will easily solve these little things in which case it would be easily worth 5 stars. For elderly travellers - the only room on the ground floor has a bathroom with shower over the bath. You need to be able to manage stairs or getting into and out of a bath to have a shower. Just for info.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Hill

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Stephen and Sarah Hill own the property. They have lovingly restored it over the last 10 years and created a home they feel very proud to own.

They like their home to feel comfortable and a pleasure to stay in and this is very much what you will experience when you stay at Mill House

In the UK they live in Marlow Bucks. Stephen is a consultant to small business owners, and Sarah has her own training company. They have 3 grown up children. They love to be at the house together as a family, and their children are always keen to book a week at Mill House with their friends.

Why they chose this property

Mill House is a home where you immediately feel on holiday. Everything about the house has been created with this in mind.

The house and gardens are very well maintained and the house, spotlessly clean.

The house backs on to a fast-flowing river which sounds wonderful from the house and gardens. It is sufficiently far from the house to be safe for young children.

What makes this property unique

The house is looked after by a local french family who are friends of the owners. They treat the house as their own when Sarah and Stephen are not there. They take care of their guests and take much pride in ensuring that you have everything you need when you arrive and throughout your stay.

Languages:

English, French
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