Large 5 BR/3 BA Villa in Maureillas-Las-Illas, Ideal for 10 Guests

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Main double bedroom with access to garden and terrace.

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5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Maureillas, Occitanie

Saint-Martin de Fenollar3 min drive
Ceret Museum of Modern Art11 min drive
Turre Forest12 min drive
Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities

This detached villa with beautiful pool is our home in the south of France. It located close to the border with Spain and close to the beautiful Cote Vermeille Mediterranean coastline.

Book it as your base, and come and explore this area around Maureillas and Ceret in the Languedoc-Roussillon, one of the lesser known regions of France. There is so much to see and do, or just relax with a glass of wine round the pool in the vineyards or at the beach...

The villa is centred on 1/2 an acre of gardens with a large swimming pool big enough to play in, and with a proper deep end (1.8m). Parking is available for several cars on the drive.

The layout is mostly open plan with the kitchen giving onto two separate dining areas, and two lounge areas. Most rooms, including three of the bedrooms, have double doors onto an outside terrace giving a light and airy feel to the place. There is also the outside 'room', with table and parasol seating 10, and Dancook coal barbecue for entertaining alfresco on those long summer days. The property is equally attractive in winter with TV/selection of DVDs, log burning fire, books, board games and jigsaws.

There are 2 double bedrooms and 3 twins, which makes the house ideal for 2 families wishing to holiday together or a group of couples or friends enjoying a house party together.The master double has a spacious en suite shower room featuring a large 'wet room' shower, wash hand basin and toilet. The second double and one of the twins share the family bathroom, featuring bath, separate shower, his 'n hers basins, bidet and wc. Up a timber spiral staircase you will find 2 twin bedrooms sharing a shower room with shower, basin and wc.
Access to the property is via an attractive external staircase to reach the upper terrace and front door. It is therefore not appropriate for anyone requiring disabled access. The property nestles in the foothills of the Pyrenees and is built into the side of the hill, so what is ground floor level at the rear of the property is first floor at the front. This can be seen upon careful examination of the photographs.

Property manager

Michael Cutteridge

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Sea view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The pool is set away from the house, and whilst we have an alarm, it is not fenced in and cannot be viewed whilst sitting on terrace.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maureillas-Las-Illas

Located in Maureillas-Las-Illas, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Saint-Martin de Fenollar and Pont du Diable are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Domaine Alquier and Clos Mané Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of Musical Instruments and Ferme de Decouverte. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.

Maureillas, Occitanie

What's nearby

Saint-Martin de Fenollar - 3 min drive
Plans d'Eau - 10 min drive
Ceret Museum of Modern Art - 11 min drive
Turre Forest - 12 min drive
Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping - 20 min drive

Getting around

Argelès-sur-Mer Station - 23 min drive
Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

66 sur Vins - 18 min walk
Restaurant la Brochette - 10 min drive
Tsj Wake Park - 12 min drive
Etape Amistat - 8 min drive
La luna Rosa - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities located?

This family-friendly Maureillas-Las-Illas villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Saint-Martin de Fenollar and Domaine Alquier. Museum of Musical Instruments and Turre Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Fiona A.

11 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Lots of space both inside and out, very well equipped. It was well looked after, and the owner dealt with any issues straight away. Good location, and local Spar shop had a good range of stock including bread and croissants.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

8 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous family holiday

We had a fantastic holiday at this beautiful house. There were 9 of us ranging in age from 17 to 81. The house is huge and there was more than enough space for us all. It was very hot in the first week so we got a lot of use out of the pool. It is a lovely pool, deep enough to dive into and bigger than it looks on the picture. There is plenty of outdoor space, with an outdoor eating area at the back of the house and seating and a coffee table at the front. The Wi-Fi worked well which was a big plus for the younger members of the party! We ate at El Tap, the bar in the village a few times- lovely tapas and very friendly and helpful staff! We also went into Ceret and Collioure for evening meals. Collioure is beautiful and definitely worth a visit. We also visited Argeles, Banyuls-sur-Mer and went over the border to Roses. All were easy to get to. The village shops and bar are all in easy walking distance. The nearest large supermarket was in Ceret, about 10 min away in the car. All in all we had a fabulous time and would love to return

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

29 Aug 2022

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Spacious villa between mountains and coast.

Second visit. Spacious, well equipped villa. Some air-conditioning plus ceiling fans meant it was comfortable even in the very hot weather. Large pool was also help in keeping cool and well lit outside terrace ideal for eating al fresco.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

21 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic holiday

A really lovely villa in a delightful village just up the road from Ceret. It’s large, very well equipped and the ceiling fans (or air con) in all bedrooms were much appreciated in this year’s heat. The pool is stunning and better than the photograph. There are several beautiful spots around the house to sit in either sun or shade. We hope to be back soon!

Stayed 23 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sadru K.

14 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in 2022

A great house, perfect for relaxing as an adult group.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael Cutteridge

I bought Villa Les Aygals in 2002 when my children were still young and it has been, and continues to be a much loved family home. We all live in London and have busy lives, which makes it difficult to get there as often as we would like, so we decided to share it with you.
I originally thought about buying a second home in the UK and checked out Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. It quickly became apparent that I could never be a week-ender due to the horrendous traffic and started to set my sights further afield. We can leave London, drive to Stansted, and arrive at the house in France in the same time it would have taken to drive to Cornwall on a good run!! I have never regretted my decision to buy in France. My children and I enjoy a wonderful property with a swimming pool, sunny days all year round, a different culture, the stunning mountains and proximity to the sea. And now it's available to share with you! I hope you choose to stay and come to love the area as we do.

Why they chose this property

I chose to buy in a village with proximity to local amenities as I didn't see myself as the sort of person (with teenagers) who would want to be stuck half way up a mountainside with an hour's drive to the nearest pint of milk! We love being a part of this French community and employ a local french gardener and 3 ex-pat English people to help us look after the property. During your stay you may get to meet Debra our housekeeper, Bernie the pool man, Don our handyman or Franck the gardener.
Our time in France generally starts with dinner in either El Tap or 66/20, both closeby in the village, to say hello to Jean-Louis or Sabrina who are your hosts, and to meet our feeding requirements before we get to the shops.
We are discovering the area all the time. New places open up and there are always our favourite haunts to go back to.

What makes this property unique

Villa Les Ayglas straddles 3 cultures. It is in France, but has a strong Catalan influence, you are in Catalonia after all! It is just 15 minutes drive over the border into Spain with its Costa Brava and the wonderful cities of Girona, Figueres and Barcelona. This area is an art lovers paradise. All the greats painted here Matisse, Picasso to name just two, and their presence can be felt as you explore the local area....such as the modern art museum in Ceret and in the bars of Collioure; over the border it is Salvador Dali at his museum in Figueres.
You are also in a most scenic environment with the beautiful Pyrenees, wonderful beaches and the picture postcard Ceret with its famous Saturday market. And lets not forget our lovely village of Maureillas which puts on entertainment most week-ends through out the summer months at its Parc de Loisir...... come and see the locals dancing their local dance The Sardanes, or enjoy the Paella and Mechoi evenings with music.......there is so much to do and so little time to do it!!!