Ceret holiday apartment rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, TV, DVD

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Apartment Bonheur (apartment)

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Apartment Bonheur is situated in a narrow, picturesque cobbled street that in a previous century would have been the commercial centre of Ceret as it then was. Today, the Rue du Commerce is largely residential, with just a smattering of small enterprises, such as a baker's, a games/hunting shop, a bookshop, an antique shop and an art gallery to remind you of its past role in the life of the town.

The baker's is directly opposite the apartment, so you can enjoy fresh croissants and a variety of delicious local breads every day! Deli shops, patisseries, newsagents and grocers are all within easy walking distance. You'll find any excuse you can to wander through the streets of this delightful town with its stately plane trees and its vibrant, but laid-back, combination of French and Catalan culture.

Ceret is an ideal base from which to discover this unspoilt part of the Mediterranean, offering a dramatic Pyrenean landscape for walkers and ramblers, as well as a coastline that gets ever more picturesque as you head towards the Spanish border. After your days out, exploring the nearby mountains, beaches and villages, you'll enjoy returning to the comfort of Apartment Bonheur and the evening ambience of Ceret. As most of Ceret's restaurants and bars are only a few minutes' stroll away from the apartment, you won't have to worry about drinking and driving.

Apartment Bonheur is in this street	The archway from the front
The lounge/dining room	The lounge area

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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region

Curving around the north-western Mediterranean from the Massif Central mountains in the north to the Pyrenees in the south, the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France is claimed to have, on average, over 300 days of sunshine a year. Along the coast, you'll find some of the finest beaches in France and, close to the Spanish border, some truly spectacular mountain scenery.

The whole area is steeped in history and culture. Prehistoric sites are scattered throughout the region and, from somewhat more recent times, there are constant reminders of the Cathars, including their magnificently preserved castles. More recently still, the area's picturesque villages and towns have attracted more than their fair share of renowned artists such as Picasso and Dali, whose legacy remains to this day in the cultural life of the local people. The Catalan language is very much alive in the more southerly parts, and you will often hear it spoken by locals going about their business.

Ceret area

Ceret nestles cosily in the foothills of the Pyrenees. It's a delightful place, friendly and bustling, with a wonderfully shady old town overhung by huge plane trees. The streets are typically narrow and winding, opening on to small squares such as the Place des Neuf-Jets, so called because of its fountain, which is several centuries old. The presence of several charming restaurants here make this an ideal spot in which to have an evening meal, especially on certain festival nights when you may find a musical combo playing hot licks on a makeshift stage!

Ceret provides a perfect mix of quiet relaxation and liveliness. You won't get bored, but neither will you be overwhelmed by tourist shops, touts or designer outlets!

Not to be missed, every Saturday, there's a large and varied market, stretching along the main street that curves around the old town, past two remnants of the medieval walls: the Porte de France and the Porte d'Espagne. The first of these is actually the gateway you can see from the windows of Apartment Bonheur.

Catalan history is never more apparent than during the annual Ceret de Toros festival when bulls are run through the main street and bullfighting takes place in the nearby arena. This festival generally happens during the second weekend of July (the 10th to 12th in 2009), when Ceret gets into all-night party mode. If this kind of thing isn't for you, it's best to avoid that weekend!

On a somewhat calmer note, Ceret celebrates its folk traditions during festivals such as the Sardane, which takes place in late July (the 18th to 21st in 2008), when the streets are filled with people from far and wide, taking part in the dancing. In fact, at various times throughout the summer in Ceret, you will encounter music of all kinds, ranging from Flamenco to rock.

How to get there

There are daily Ryanair flights from the UK to both Perpignan (France) and Girona (Spain):
- 30 minutes' drive from Perpignan airport
- One hour's fast drive from Girona airport (near Barcelona)
Although Perpignan is closer to Ceret, flying to Girona does offer certain advantages, such as more flights per day and cheaper fares at some of those times (certainly as far as London departures are concerned). All the major car-rental companies are represented at both airports.

You can also travel to Perpignan by high-speed train, taking the Eurostar from London and connecting with the TGV at Paris.

Activities near Ceret

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Apartment Bonheur is located on the first floor, up one flight of stairs. With its thick walls and its proximity to adjacent buildings, the apartment remains comfortably cool and pleasant throughout the summer months (except in unusually hot summers, for which fans are provided). All the main rooms look out on to the cobbled street, with the decorative balconies providing a good view of the marvellous Porte de France archway straddling the street at one end.

Inside, the apartment is attractively furnished, with a harmonious blend of antique and modern styles. There is a large bedroom and a smaller one, both with a double bed. The lounge is comfortable and spacious, and comes equipped with a small hi-fi system and TV/DVD player. The dining table and chairs are in a 'medieval' style, while the lounge area offers two sumptuous leather settees and a coffee table. As well as a bathroom with bath, bidet, washbasin and toilet, there is a separate cloakroom with toilet and washbasin. For self-catering, you can enjoy the benefits of a modern fitted kitchen.

Further details outdoors:
There is ample free parking just beyond the archway in "des Tins" car park.

There is a launderette (with instructions in English) just past the archway.

Wi-Fi is available for patrons of the bar just around the corner, and there is also an Internet cafe nearby.

Further details

Each bedroom has a double bed and therefore the apartment is most suited to one or two couples. If you wish, a fold-out camp bed can be made available, but this would be subject to an additional charge.

Conditions

A refundable losses/breakages deposit will be required. For details, see the footnote below the rates tables.

This property is not suitable for young children.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Xmas/NewYear (4 persons)	20 Dec 08	5 Jan 09	300£ 300	5050	5050	5 Nights
Winter (4 persons)	5 Jan 09	28 Mar 09	285£ 285	4545	4545	5 Nights
Spring (4 persons)	28 Mar 09	27 Jun 09	285£ 285	4545	4545	5 Nights
Summer (4 persons)	27 Jun 09	5 Sep 09	345£ 345	5555	5555	5 Nights
Autumn (4 persons)	5 Sep 09	19 Dec 09	285£ 285	4545	4545	5 Nights
Xmas/NewYear (4 persons)	19 Dec 09	9 Jan 10	345£ 345	5555	5555	5 Nights
Winter (4 persons)	9 Jan 10	28 Mar 10	285£ 285	4545	4545	5 Nights
Spring (4 persons)	28 Mar 10	27 Jun 10	285£ 285	4545	4545	5 Nights
Summer (4 persons)	27 Jun 10	5 Sep 10	345£ 345	5555	5555	5 Nights
Autumn (4 persons)	5 Sep 10	19 Dec 10	285£ 285	4545	4545	5 Nights
Xmas/NewYear (4 persons)	19 Dec 10	9 Jan 11	345£ 345	5555	5555	5 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Xmas/NewYear (2 persons)	20 Dec 08	5 Jan 09	250£ 250	4040	4040	5 Nights
Winter (2 persons)	5 Jan 09	28 Mar 09	230£ 230	3535	3535	5 Nights
Spring (2 persons)	28 Mar 09	27 Jun 09	230£ 230	3535	3535	5 Nights
Summer (2 persons)	27 Jun 09	5 Sep 09	285£ 285	4545	4545	5 Nights
Autumn (2 persons)	5 Sep 09	19 Dec 09	230£ 230	3535	3535	5 Nights
Xmas/NewYear (2 persons)	19 Dec 09	9 Jan 10	285£ 285	4545	4545	5 Nights
Winter (2 persons)	9 Jan 10	28 Mar 10	230£ 230	3535	3535	5 Nights
Spring (2 persons)	28 Mar 10	27 Jun 10	230£ 230	3535	3535	5 Nights
Summer (2 persons)	27 Jun 10	5 Sep 10	285£ 285	4545	4545	5 Nights
Autumn (2 persons)	5 Sep 10	19 Dec 10	230£ 230	3535	3535	5 Nights
Xmas/NewYear (2 persons)	19 Dec 10	9 Jan 11	285£ 285	4545	4545	5 Nights

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

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

Prices include bedding and towels, changed weekly. There is one double bed in each bedroom. For the chillier seasons, the prices also include heating.

A 25% booking deposit will be required to secure your reservation. You should send the balance, plus a refundable £100 losses/breakages deposit*, not later than six weeks prior to departure, whereupon the keys and full information will be forwarded to you by post. If you book later than that, you will be required to send the whole amount.

*The additional deposit of £100 in respect of losses and breakages will be refunded on your return home, subject to the apartment and its contents having been left in good condition and the keys safely returned.

Guestbook for Apartment Bonheur

"I would not hesitate to recommend your apartment to family and friends" - Mr D, Conwy

"A great success - the most relaxing holiday we've had for a while" - Mr M, Kilmarnock

"The apartment was fantastic . . . Ceret itself was beautiful" - Ms T, Cambs

"We had a lovely time in Ceret and will certainly recommend the apartment to friends" - Ms M, Worcester

"Enjoyed stay immensely - hope to return before too long" - Mr C, London

Availability

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Name:	Lynne Williams
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