Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings House-swap
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 0.3 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Des Arbres is a one bedroom duplex apartment situated in a quiet location, yet in the heart of the village with wonderful views a few minutes walk to shops & restaurants. Located just 10 mins drive from superb sandy beaches & surrounded by mountains. The apartment is newly renovated throughout.
Des Arbres terrace a great place to relax with a glass of local wine
Sitting /dining room leads directly to the terrace.
Large double bedroom with french doors to great views
Stunning views to experience on local muntain walks
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/42796
The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region
With an average of 300 days of sun you are sure to enjoy yourself here. Summers are hot, winters mild & spring & Autumn are especially beautiful with everything in flower. This is wonderful walking & cycling country. Strolling through grapevines, mountain walks & swimming in rock pools are all possible here. Both sea & mountains are within 10 minutes drive.
Stunning Collioure a little fishing village on the sea & Ceret with it's popular market overflowing with fresh local produce are both worth visit.
Perpignan is 20 minutes drive & Spain's unspoiled Costa Brava is within easy reach. Barcelona is two hours drive away.
The Pyreanean mountains are worth exploring & offer skiing in winter & cool air in summer. Hot thermal bathes are good value & a totally different experience. The Grand Canalettes offer huge stalagmites to investigate. The only problem you'll have is trying to fit it all in!!!
Argeles / Sorede area
This is an area steeped in Catalan tradition. It has many carnivals & festivals throughout the year. Sorede is a very friendly & Authentic village, with a good selection of shops & restaurants. The tourist office is very helpful & located near a small bank & post office. In the village you will also find several small museums (including a turtle park.) tennis,boules piste, swimming pool( July/August) & horse riding.
The blue flag rated sandy beaches of Argeles are perfect to relax or read a book. There is a wonderful palm tree lined promenade to stroll along. Plenty of good value restaurants tempt you with seafood being a specialty. For keen walkers there are a huge variety of terrains to explore, whether on the flat or uphill. Notre dame du Chatau is well worth a visit & can be reached strait from the apartment after a couple of hour walk. The views from here are really breathtaking. Go up to Lavail & you will find rock pools large enough for swimming.& a delicious Creperie to try afterwards!
How to get there
Perpignan via Ryanair & BMI baby from London Stanstead & Machester 40 mins by car.
Barcelona/Girona airport Ryanair flights large number of flights from U.K. & Ireland 1 hour by car.
Carcassonne airport 1hr 30 mins
Beziers Airport 1hr30 mins
Barcelona airport has international flights 2 hours by car
Raileurope is useful for coming by train.
Car hire can be added to flights or try www.travelsupermarket.com/cheapest www.holidayautos.co.uk
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perpignan: 20 km
Railway:
Argeles: 3 km
Ferry:
Port Vendres: 12 km
Activities near Argeles
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 3, Lounge seating for 3, Sleeps maximum of 3
Other:
Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, BBQ
Further details indoors: A good size private eating terrace leads directly to a separate fully fitted kitchen . There is everything you might need including dishwasher & microwave as well as a full size oven & hob.The sitting rm/dining room also leads to the terrace. Furnishings include dining table & chairs sofa bed & T.V. Upstairs you will find a modern shower room with built in shower, sink & W.C.From the bedroom french doors overlook trees & fields. A good size double bed & wardrobe are also provided.. The apartment is newly renovated to a high standard. The Modern oak kitchen is complemented by catalan tiles. This kitchen has everything you might need if you want to stay in! The siiting room has plenty of space & a marble table & chairs. Upstairs the bedroom is light & spacious. The bathroom is very light & the shower lovely & powerful.
Further details outdoors: The terrace is private with wooden table & chairs. a BBQ & sun loungers are also provided
Further details
Cleaning & babysitting can be arranged for £10 or 15e/ hr
Conditions
30% booking deposit required on booking paid by in sterling to our English account or in Euros to our French account. The balance is paid 8 weeks before your holiday. Payment is due in full if booking within 8 weeks of your stay.There is a £200/200E deposit to be paid with this. This will be returned on departure or within two weeks if everything is in order. We do not worry about a broken glass, just let us know so we can replace it.
Linen is optional at £5/ 7.50e per person per week..
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Payment is in Euros directly to our French account or pounds to our UK account. A 30% booking deposit is required. If booking within 8 weeks of the stay the payment is in full. Linen is optional at 7.50€ or £6per week.
A £200 or 200 euros deposit is required and will be returned if all is in order when you leave.
Payment is also possible via PayPal by credit or debit card. A 3.5 % commission is added. This is the method of choice from outside Europe.
5% off bookings of 3 weeks or more outside October 31st 09 to 23rd April 2010
For July/ Aug there is a 2 week minimum booking.
10/e Off a2 week booking outside July/ Aug
Cleaning & babysitting is available at 15e per hour.
Minimum rental period 3 weeks from 31st October 09 to 23rd April 2010 Last minute shorter stays possible.
Guestbook for Des Arbres
I really enjoyed my holiday, it was just what we needed. I feel so much more relaxed.
I really loved Sorede, we had some lovely meals out & it was great that we could walk to the restaurants so quickly.
It's amazing to be so close to the sea but also be able to get away from it all.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 42796
Name:
James Postlethwaite
Company:
Sunny Holidays
Tel:
+33 (0)468 37 19 27
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