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Townhouse |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Ceret in Languedoc-Roussillon

from £40 / night

£275–£550 / week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, no pets allowed

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About the home

Nestled in the foothills of the French Pyrenees, Ceret is the perfect location for a relaxing, cultured stay. Within its winding streets and squares lies "Isis", 16bis Rue de Vieux Ceret. Once two townhouses, this 16th Century maison de ville has been classically refurbished while retaining the French traditional features like stone coving, wooden ceiling beams and the original terracotta floor tiles. Built as part of the original walled city consisting of the Church and two curved cobblestone streets, "Isis" is a perfect location to explore this delightfully shady, yet bustling town.

Begin with the bakery that opens at 7am and is 30 seconds away from "Isis". From the Easter Procession to the Cherry Festival in June, there is always plenty to see and do in Ceret itself. You will certainly enjoy the fountains, cafe terraces, the Museum of Modern Art, public swimming pool, bullring, sports grounds and the busy Saturday markets.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Spacious is the word that best describes this large three-storey house with 650 sq.ft. of comfortable living space on each of the two floors above the ground floor entrance and rez-de-chaussee. The first floor consists of a modern kitchen, dining room and living room with air conditioning, satellite TV and fans for warm weather . In the cooler weather there is a warm air "heat pump", cast iron stove and portable electric radiators for cosy winter nights.

The top floor has sleeping accommodation for 5 or 6 people in two double bedrooms, each with a balcony and ceiling fan. There is also a spacious mezzanine area with air conditioning/heat pump unit, suitable for sleeping or just a relaxing read. A large bathroom with bath and shower is also on this floor. The house's two air conditioning/heat pump units are brand-new in 2010 as well as a new shower/toilet/whb on the entrance floor.

You can just imagine having breakfast on the large rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the surrounding town and hills. Ceret is a quiet town and Rue de Vieux Ceret is too narrow for cars so "Isis" is very peaceful.

Further details outdoors:
You will especially enjoy the tranquil delights of strolling the winding cobblestone streets of Ceret , dining al fresco in the many nearby restaurants, attending classical concerts in the nearby Church and music college, and hiking in the hills overlooking the town. Visitors do not need a car to access Ceret because there is plenty of public transport from nearby airports and cities and there are 2 supermarkets, an Internet cafe and the outdoor market in Ceret. However free parking is available at Les Tins public carpark 3 minutes walk from "Isis". The public swimming pool in Ceret is open during July and August. There is a water adventure playground at St. Jean Lakes, 10 minutes from Ceret.
If you have a car you will certainly enjoy a visit to the Salvadore Dali Museum in Figueres, Spain, an hour south, or to Barcelona two hours away. Closer to Ceret you can enjoy a trip on the unique Yellow Train which is one of the famous Train Journeys of the World.

Further details

To allow visitors to enjoy greater flexibility regarding arrival and departure times, we have installed a lockbox at the door where the keys are kept. You will be told the code when you confirm a booking. A local woman will ensure that the house is clean and tidy and the beds freshly made. The many stairs may be difficult for elderly or infirm visitors and the stairs and balconies make the house unsuitable for small children. There is a folding fabric cot/playpen for a baby and ample room for it in the large bedroom. Strollers or bicycles can be stored in the entrance hallway.

Conditions

Long term lets in wintertime. Reductions for lets of 2 weeks or more. 25% deposit secures booking with remaining 75% due 6 weeks before letting. Any questions willingly answered via e-mail or telephone. Owner also speaks basic French and Spanish. Tourist brochures sent upon request after booking.

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Ceret town walls

 

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sittingroom with A/C

 

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large double bedroom

 

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lunch on the rooftop terrace

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region

Pyrenees-Orientales is the area of Languedoc-Roussillon that borders Spain so short trips across the border for lunch, shopping or sightseeing are easy. The beauty of Ceret is that you can hike in the mountains in the morning, then cool off with a swim in the Mediterranean in the afternoon, then chill-out in Ceret the evening with dinner and a glass of wine while you are entertained by street musicians. Then stroll home!

Visitors who are flying to Gerona Airport in Spain can take the low cost Frogbus transfer between Gerona Airport and Perpignan. Go online at frogbus.com and arrange to be dropped off at Le Boulou, just past the French border, and to have a taxi waiting to take you to Ceret.

A car would enable visitors to you to visit the many villages of the area or to drive to Spain in half an hour. The famous Salvador Dali museum in Figueres is less than an hour away and Barcelona is two hours drive south of the border. Ceret's outdoor public swimming pool is open during July and August. Other sports facilities include a boules area, tennis courts, basketball courts, rugby and soccer grounds and a bull ring and lakeside beaches in nearby St. Jean Pla de Corts. Popular Argeles sur Mer and Coulliere are on the Mediterranean Sea 30 minutes' drive from Ceret.

The Ceret area

Like Collioure Ceret was a favourite spot with many great modern artists including Picasso and Braque. In the 1910's Ceret was regarded as the 'Capitol of Cubism'. There is a famous Museum of Modern Art with several cubist paintings, a Picasso collection and works by Chagall, Dali, Miro, Matisse and Juan Gris. Many of these artists came to visit the Catalan sculptor Manolo (1872-1945) and the composer Deodat de Severac (1873-1921) who lived here at the time when many famous artists came to Ceret. Aristide Maillol, the sculptor from Banyuls made a war memorial for the town. Many visitors take a daytrip to Figueres to tour the gallery designed by Salvador Dali to display his large paintings. etchings and other artwork.

Sport fans will delight in the many facilities in Ceret including grounds for soccer, rugby, tennis, swimming, basketball or watching bull fighting. There is also a large bicycle rental shop near the house. Enjoy a short drive to the lakes and beaches at St. Jean de Pla Courts or a half-hour drive to the seaside with beautiful beaches or a stroll through the picturesque seaside village of Collioure. There are regular buses to central Perpignan for a day of sightseeing. You can drive north 2 hours to the fabulous castle at Carcassone or 2 hours south to fabulous Barcelona. Drive further up the valley of the River Tech visit small towns, take a daytrip to Andorra or ride the famous Yellow Train into the Pyrenees Mountains. The Pyrenees are a paradise for serious hikers or casual hillwalkers. The Tourist Office in Ceret gives free details of all these activities and attractions and the owner of "Isis" will provide brochures on request when you book a stay.

Ceret is proudly Catalan with a Catalan Culture Centre in Place Pablo Picasso where there is regular open-air Sardana dancing. In early Spring there is the Mardi Gras Carnival and on Easter Sunday there is a colourful religious procession and open air Mass. The big Sardana Festival is usually in July. However the most exciting festival in Ceret is the week-long Cherry Festival (hence the name Ceret) in the first week of June. There is a parade, a lot of entertainment and the popular outdoor market with a wide variety of food, produce and wine, many with that essential ingredient, yes, cherries!

How to get there

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This large maison de ville is in the heart of Ceret which is 25km from Perpignan Airport or Perpignan train (TGV) + bus station, with a regular daytime bus service to Ceret. The town is a 1.5 hour drive from Gerona Airport, Spain or take the Frogbus from Gerona Airport + taxi from Le Boulou (12kim), Carcassone or Barcelona Airports 2 hours from Ceret.

The house is in the heart of Ceret and there are enough nearby activities and regular public transport so a car is not required. If hiring a car from Gerona or Barcelona Hertz is recommended because they have a service in Perpignan and don't charge extra for cross-border service.

Directions: From the A9 motorway from Perpignan to Barcelona take the Le Boulou exit, the last before the border, and turn inland for 12 km. Ceret is well-signposted. Park for free in Les Tins public carpark and the house is 2 minutes from the Museum of Modern Art.

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Reviews

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16 Oct 2012

“Great property” We had a wonderful holiday in this lovely townhouse, it lived up to all our expectations. It is a spacious property with loads of character really close to all the action in this busy little town.The owner is friendly and very helpful. The kitchen is small but perfectly adequate with plenty of plates, pots, pans etc. The dining area is off the kitchen and sits 6 comfortably. Through an archway off the kitchen/dining area is a very spacious lounge with comfy sofa and two chairs. The television receives free satellite channels and is easy to use. Both double bedrooms are of a decent size and the beds are comfortable. Bathroom is fine, although could do with a bit of updating which the owner is planning to do next year. There is a washing machine but it's design is not one we had come across before, so we didn't use it. The terrace is accessed by quite steep stairs but it's so worth the effort, take care descending if you have had a bottle of wine or two!! It has views over terracotta rooftops, view of the church bell tower and is private. The house is set in a narrow cobbled street with pedestrian access only with houses across and joined to it.....as in a terrace so you will here people and the church bells but this in no way detracts form the property but adds to the feeling of being part of a community. The town itself is lively with plenty of places to eat and drink. Art museum is worth a visit as are the little private art galleries. Some shops to browse in and there is easy parking close by. Walking is excellent with well marked trials of varying length and difficulty. We didn't hire a car and this was no problem, good supermarket within a 10 minute walk, excellent butcher and bakery close to house. We have no hesitation in recommending this house or the town of Ceret, go enjoy....you'll love it.

03 Aug 2012

“Everything you need in one place” The location of Isis could not be more perfect for a vacation to please the entire family. Ceret is a beautiful town, and although it is small, there was always something going on (at least in... more

20 Dec 2011

“Wonderful location from which to discover a fascinating region.” We had a wonderful time in Céret. With the owner's detailed directions, including photos, in hand we had no problem finding the apartment. The description of facilities in the house and advice like finding croissants nearby were very helpful, as were the brochures the owner kindly sent us in advance. Although we were there in the last week in September, we had tremendous weather. The only somewhat rainy morning, we visited the nearby Museum of Modern Art. The farthest we ventured in the week was to Figueres. The Dali Museum was a bit of a zoo but we were glad to have seen it and the drive there and back was lovely (we took the coastal road down and the route nationale back). We made different day trips each day, discovering the Tech and Têt valleys, Carcassonne and the Mediterranean coast. We sampled the local wine, cuisine and produce by eating in various restaurants at noon and shopping at markets and other shops for something to prepare for our evening meal. The house was very comfortable, with lots of room for two couples. One of the best features was its location – it was great being able to walk out the door and be right at the shops, cafés, etc. We speak French and it was fun listening to conversations and also chatting with the local merchants. In one of our conversations, the traiteur, Guy Molas, told us about a new restaurant he had just opened new the Intermarché and suggested that we stop by even for a coffee. We did that and discovered the wonderful view it provided over Céret toward Mt. Canigou. We sampled croissants from three bakeries before deciding that we liked the ones from the small bakery on the main street, beside Guy Molas Traiteur, best. (What a treat to be able to conduct such a survey!). We didn't actually take in any of the concerts or other events but there certainly seems to be a lot going on in Ceret all the time. The owner made herself very available for questions prior to our trip and invited us to let her know about any deficiencies during our stay. We did tell her about a couple of minor issues and she acted on them very quickly. We are thrilled to have discovered such a lovely place!

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
winter	27 Oct 12	24 Feb 13	250£ 250	-	-	1 Week
spring weeks	24 Feb 13	7 Apr 13	380£ 380	-	-	1 Week
early summer	7 Apr 13	23 Jun 13	475£ 475	-	-	1 Week
high summer	23 Jun 13	8 Sep 13	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
autumn	8 Sep 13	27 Oct 13	440£ 440	-	-	1 Week
winter	27 Oct 13	23 Feb 14	275£ 275	-	-	1 Week

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
winter	27 Oct 12	24 Feb 13	250£ 250	-	-	1 Week
spring weeks	24 Feb 13	7 Apr 13	380£ 380	-	-	1 Week
early summer	7 Apr 13	23 Jun 13	475£ 475	-	-	1 Week
high summer	23 Jun 13	8 Sep 13	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
autumn	8 Sep 13	27 Oct 13	440£ 440	-	-	1 Week
winter	27 Oct 13	23 Feb 14	275£ 275	-	-	1 Week

The property does not have weekend tariffs.

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

Due to the high density of people and traffic in Ceret on Saturdays I have changed the changeover days to Sunday or Wednesday; 10 or 11 day stays can be arranged with those changeover days; this will enable visiotrs to enjoy the full range of activities in Ceret on Saturday; reduced rates for multiple weeks; refundable security deposit £150 with final payment; contact owner with any queries by e-mail; winter rate does not include electricity charges.

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4 years listed You are contacting Sheena W. McMahon Landline 353 Mobile n/a Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in Ireland and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This townhouse has received 3 reviews from previous guests.

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