Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Le Vila is situated in the hamlet of Le Vila, 2km from the picturesque town of Ceret, noted for its Cherry and fruit production.
The villa is ideally situated for many activities and sight seeing, including Argeles, Collioures and Canet at the coast (just 30 minutes away). Spain is opened up with the border being just 15 minutes away and even barcelona is just 2 hours away by car. There are many pictureque towns and villages to see close by, including Carcassonne, Narbonne and Girona (Spain).
Nestled in the "Vallespir" range of the Pyrennees mountains, there are many outdoor activities available nearby, including walking, cycling, horse riding (in the immediate area) and of course skiiing. At Font Romou and Andorra in the "Canigou" range, there are a number of ski resorts, just 90 minutes away by car.
The villa is secure and private and has sole use of the outdoor pool. It is an ideal place to take young children, whilst also being an ideal holiday location for olderfamilies and couples
Villa with Pool
View from lawned area
Rose garden
Villa and side patio
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region
There are many interesting towns and villages to see, including the famous Carcassonne 90 minutes away, and noted for its "Cathar" history. From the coastline, up into the mountains, there are dozens of unspoilt locations to explore! The villa is in the heart of Catalan. You will not only hear french spoken but many locals speak only the Catalan language. Many of the restauants are Catalan in style.
The Languedoc-Roussillon area is the largest wine producing area in France. It is noted also for the sweet wines of Banyuls and Rivesaltes. Tours of vineyards and wine tasting and can be found within an hour of the villa.
The Spanish border is just 15 minutes away, opening up places to visit, such as the Costa Brava, Girona and Barcelona.
The climate can be warm all year around but generally, the good weather is "set in" from May to September. July can be the hottest month. Banyuls just 25km away has been described as the sunniest place in france!
Snow falls on the mountains just 25 minutes away in winter and there are spectacular walks and vistas to experience!
The area is also noted for its art history. Ceret has the National Picasso Museum in the centre, Cadequez in Spain (50 minutes away) is famous for the painter Salvador Dali and Matisse painted at the seaside harbour of Collioure. It still has many art studios situated there.
Ceret area
Ceret is a typical traditional French town, but with a Catalan flavour to it. There are a number of good restaurants, bars and brasseries within the centre.
The market on each Saturday is the largest in the area and second to none.
In the first week of June each year, there is the famous Cherry Festival, with music, dancing, games food and wine.
Other fesivals are centred around the art history of the area.
Visit the local tourist information on www.ot-ceret.fr
How to get there
Fly by Ryanair and other budget airlines to Girona (Spain) 50 minutes away Perpignan 35 minutes away Carcassonne 90 minutes away Nimes 120 minutes away
Hertz car hire always cheap if booked through the Ryanair site
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Girona (Spain): 70 km
Railway:
Perpignan: 30 km
Ferry:
Santander: 400 km
Activities near Ceret
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The villa has a large lounge, opening up to the dining room. To the rear, there is a conservatory with French doors opening into the conservatory from the Dining Room, Lounge and Master Bedroom. The television can receive both French and freeview English channels.
The Villa is all on one level and all floors are ceramic tiled.
The master bedroom has a large en suite room, including large shower, "his and hers" wash and basins ans WC. Window openign up onto the rose garden.
Bedroom 2 is a double room, with its own wash hand basin.
Bedroom 3 has twin beds with space to put in a third Z bed (located in the garage and our caretaker will do this for you if rquired.
There is a bathroom with shower also and a separate WC.
Further details outdoors: The conservatory opens up onto a 2 tier large patio area. There is ample space for outside eating for upto 8/10 people, plus more patio area for sunbathing, leading onto the outdoor private swimming pool, which is constructed to current French safety standards. To the side there is a lawned area for further relaxation and games. Secure car parking for 2/3 cars. The boundary has a mixture of foliage and walls, with a secure gate entrance. All outside patio furniture and bbq is provided
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Period
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
October
1 Oct 08
31 Oct 08
500£500
9090
9090
Flexible
November
12 Nov 08
1 Dec 08
500£500
9090
9090
Flexible
December
1 Dec 08
1 Jan 09
500£500
8080
9090
Flexible
January
1 Jan 09
1 Feb 09
500£500
8080
9090
Flexible
Late winter
1 Feb 09
1 Mar 09
500£500
9090
9090
Flexible
Spring
1 Mar 09
24 May 09
700£700
100100
100100
Flexible
Whitsun week
24 May 09
1 Jun 09
1100£1,100
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0-
1 Week
June
1 Jun 09
1 Jul 09
900£900
120120
120120
Flexible
Early summer
1 Jul 09
19 Jul 09
1000£1,000
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0-
1 Week
Peak Summer
19 Jul 09
6 Sep 09
1500£1,500
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0-
1 Week
Autumn
6 Sep 09
2 Oct 09
1200£1,200
120120
120120
Flexible
Late Autumn
2 Oct 09
1 Nov 09
700£700
100100
100100
Flexible
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
3 weeks for 2 between January 2009 to June 2009 inc. (not including whitsun)
Long term winter let available - price negotiable
Reductions possible for bookings of 2 weeks or more
Special reductions for long term out of high season lets.
Refundable £150 security deposit required with final balance payment.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 29568
Name:
John Hardie
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Contact Notes: Email any time, phone after 5pm and weekends