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Villa |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Saint Andre in Argeles

from £122 / night

This is the estimated nightly price based on a weekly stay. Contact the advertiser to confirm the price - it varies depending on when you stay and how long for.

£850–£1995 / week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

Villa Les Mimosas is a beautiful airy and spacious house with modern bathrooms and kitchen and a large, private, shaded and lawned garden full of flowers and fruit trees and views of the mountains. Two outdoor dining areas offer wonderful dining alfresco - by the pool or on the terrace by grape vines. A sunny private pool is surrounded by flowers and ample terrace with loungers and outdoor sofa area. It's ideal for a relaxing family holiday with BBQs by the pool or for the more adventurous there are plenty of activities close by.

The villa nestles at the base of the Alberes foothills, at the edge of the charming village of Saint Andre. The local bakery, grocer, village amenities are all within 5-10 mins walk. Sandy beaches, the pretty Vermilion Coast, artistic Collioure and a range of water sports are just 10 minutes drive away (some of the best beaches in France are in Argeles Nord and Racou Plage).

The surrounding countryside and vineyards offer splendid walks and views as well as adventure activities and horse riding. The charming Catalan town of Perpignan is just 20 minutes away and the Spanish border and the Costa Brava beaches 30 minutes away.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The villa has three double bedrooms and one twin bedroom, each with ceiling fan and private bathroom: 3 en-suite (2 with WCs also) and 1 adjacent (with WC also). One double bedroom/ bathroom is in a cosy modern studio built just adjacent to the main house and with private outdoor terrace (studio with large standing fan, not ceiling fan). All the bathrooms have stylish modern fittings and have been refitted to a very high hotel standard.

The large open-plan lounge/ dining room (with open log fire for cosy evenings, Sat TV, WiFi Internet, DVD, Ipod dock and DVD library) also includes dining area (seats 8) for indoor meals. Large patio doors lead to a cosy covered terrace and the garden. French doors also open onto a further spacious terrace with an umbrella covered outdoor dining table (seats 8) for a superb alfresco lunch or breakfast.

The well-equipped and modern kitchen has a washing machine, dishwasher, gas hob, microwave, large fridge freezer and breakfast table. A useful separate utility room has an additional fridge freezer and oven.

Further details outdoors:
The garden is lawned and shady with mature pine, mimosa and eucalyptus trees, leading to the gated and alarmed swimming pool (9m x 4m) which is surrounded by beautiful flowers and mature trees. The pool is a sun trap all day (south facing) and surrounded by lawn and terrace with quality, comfortable sun-loungers and outdoor sofa. There is a further terrace off the main pool area with modern relaxing outdoor sofas. The rectangular pool is not heated but this is not required during the hot South of France summer. The pool has an alarm installed and the whole pool area is gated from the rest of the garden, with an automatic shutting gate. The pool has ladder steps at the shallow end (approx. 0.7m), ideal for children, and slopes gently to the deep end of approximately two metres.

The garden is maintained weekly and the pool is cleaned twice a week by the technician. The very private garden is surrounded by mature cypress tree hedging and comprises several shady corners with seating and a comfortable two-person hammock in the shade for a lazy afternoon with a book.

Across the lawn, overlooking the pool, is a Tahiti-style hut, under which is a second modern outdoor dining set (seats 6-8) - perfect for evening meals or an aperitif in the beautifully lit pool area. A large brick-built BBQ allows you to grill fresh seafood and local produce to enjoy with a glass of wonderful local wine.

Around the garden are fruit trees including apricot, orange, fig, clementine and lemon trees from which guests can pick fresh fruit when in season. The lawned area is ideal for a game of croquet and a table-tennis table is provided. Four adult bicycles are provided for trips to shops or countryside rides, and one child's bicycle. There is parking for several cars in the wide gated driveway at the front of the house, including shaded parking to the side of trees.

Further details

A welcome pack is provided on arrival with some small delicacies and the key holder will greet all guests to provide keys and familiarise families with the villa and amenities.

The swimming pool is available from May through October (unheated).

Toddlers and babies are very welcome and there is a cot, a separate travel cot, a play-pen and a high chair available at the villa. Baby-sitting services are available through the guardian's wife.
The villa and gardens are all on one level providing easy access for wheelchairs and persons of impaired mobility.

Conditions

Villa Les Mimosas is available for booking throughout the year. Through the summer months of June through September rentals run from Saturday to Saturday and can be for one or more weeks. At other times of the year rentals can be for weekend or short term breaks with flexible arrival dates.

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Private pool in full sun - surrounded by flowers and stylish loungers

 

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Studio bedroom - light and airy with private terrace

 

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Kitchen - fully equipped, clean and modern

 

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Cosy lounge - SAT TV, DVD + wifi, access to garden terraces

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region

Villa Les Mimosas nestles at the base of the Alberes foothills on the edge of the charming village of Saint Andre, just 20 minutes drive from the lively Catalan town of Perpignan and 30 minutes from the Spanish border and the Costa Brava beaches.

The area comprises stunning countryside - the high Pyrenees (with skiing in winter), the foothills gently rolling through forests to the orchard and vine filled plains that eventually roll into the Mediterranean sea.

The villa is therefore ideally located for summer beach and boating holidays and autumnal gourmet food and wine trips (the locals hunt game and gather berries and mushrooms and many of the local wineries are going through a revival).

Likewise, with its mild climate (most sunshine hours in France), the area offers plenty of outdoor fun with walking and cycling holidays in the picturesque countryside and more adventurous activities like canyoning in the vicinity.

The Argeles / Saint Andre area

The villa offers easy access to the artistic village of Collioure (10 minutes drive), famed for its beautiful ramparts spilling into the sea, and the wide sandy beaches of Argeles and Racou Plage. Argeles has one of the best beaches in all of France, with the majestic Pyrenees as a backdrop to your sunbathing. Water sports, boat hire and scuba diving are also available.

Other nearby activities include horse riding in the forests and hills, canyoning, rock climbing, tennis, golf and wildlife parks. There are excellent walks and hikes for all levels in the Alberes and Pyrenees with breathtaking views of the villages, countryside and coastline.

The nearby villages include St. Genis des Fontaines, Palau del Vidre (famous for glass-ware), Sorede, Banyuls, all offering wonderful markets with local produce, fruits and wines (including the famous Muscat and Banyuls aperitif). There are a variety of excellent restaurants in the area, some specialising in local seafood and Catalan cuisine, others more chic with Michelin starred cuisine. Surrounding the villa are picturesque vineyards spanning the countryside and numerous Chateaux, so don’t forget to sample the local wine!

For a cultural treat, visit Perpignan’s medieval Cathedral, Palace and Castillet, the fort at Salses, fortified town of Villefranche or the medieval churches in Saint Andre and the nearby villages. Or head to the nearby Tech valley (25 minutes drive) to see the spectacular rock formations and Cathar castles and ruins perched on high rocky peaks overlooking orchards and vineyards.

For a taste of Spain, only 1 hour to the south is the beautiful Spanish town of Girona and one and three quarter hours away is the exciting city of Barcelona for a fun night out and the many delicious tapas restaurants.

How to get there

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Fly to either Perpignan (France), Girona (Spain), Carcassone (France) or Barcelona (Spain) from many UK airports.

Villa Les Mimosas is only 20 minutes drive from Perpignan, 1 hour from Girona or Carcassone and 1 hour 45 minutes from enchanting Barcelona.

There is a wide choice of budget carriers to these airports including Ryanair, Easyjet, Flybe, Thomson and of course BA.

Car hire is recommended to explore the beautiful countryside, beaches and villages and is available at all these airports (including Avis, Hertz, Europcar and smaller local companies) with discounts if you fly with some budget airlines.

Taxis from Perpignan airport or railway station (TGV connection coming) are also an option and should be around 50 Euros.

Activities near Argeles

Reviews

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30 Jul 2012

“Relaxing holiday destination” We rented this Villa in July 2012. We had a great holiday- the Villa is equipped with EVERYTHING you might need for a family holiday- including loads of games and DVD's. The pool area is really... more

08 Sep 2011

“fantastic” Not normally one to do reviews but felt like I had to say what a lovely holiday destination this is. The villa is beautiful with a fantastic pool that the kids loved. The gated pool meant that we were relaxed with the kids around and the area next to the pool was perfect for lazing around while keeping an eye on them. We would definately love to come on our holidays here again, only this time for longer!

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Christmas/ New Year	15 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	950£ 950	-	-	3 Nights
Ski Season	5 Jan 13	23 Mar 13	850£ 850	-	-	3 Nights
Spring	23 Mar 13	27 Apr 13	1000£ 1000	-	-	3 Nights
Late Spring	27 Apr 13	18 May 13	1050£ 1050	-	-	3 Nights
Early Summer	18 May 13	29 Jun 13	1700£ 1700	-	-	1 Week
Peak Summer	29 Jun 13	31 Aug 13	1995£ 1995	-	-	1 Week
Late Summer	31 Aug 13	21 Sep 13	1700£ 1700	-	-	1 Week
Low Summer	21 Sep 13	12 Oct 13	1050£ 1050	-	-	1 Week
Wine Season	12 Oct 13	16 Nov 13	1000£ 1000	-	-	1 Week
Winter Walking Season	16 Nov 13	14 Dec 13	850£ 850	-	-	1 Week
Christmas/ New Year	14 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	900£ 900	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

A 50% booking deposit is required to secure your reservation. Final balance payment is required 8 weeks prior to arrival date. All payments by bank transfer.

A refundable 300 Euros cash security deposit is required on arrival to be left with the guardian.

The above rates are inclusive of all gas, water, electricity, cleaning, linen and laundry fees.

The villa must be left in a reasonable state of cleanliness or an additional cleaning fee may be applied by the guardian.

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