No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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This beamed fisherman's cottage is over 200 years old and beautifully renovated in keeping with its authenticity
The Fisherman's Cottage
20 Rue du Soleil
Collioure is famous for its 4 beaches and anchovy fishing
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/35459
The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region
Collioure is nestled amongst the rocky coastal coves, close to the Spanish border where the foothills of the Pyrénées meet the sea.
The town boasts cobbled streets of amazing colour, countless art galleries, wonderful restaurants and cafés and numerous markets and shops.
And for those seeking sand and surf, there are no less than four beaches.
But Collioure is perhaps best known for its artistic heritage.
Collioure / Faubourg area
Architecture: Le Château Royal XIII - XVIIIè The Château Royal was built on Roman foundations and is the centre of Collioure's medieval fortification.
Le Fort Saint Elme XVI The fort was built in 1552 by the Spanish King Charles V and is on a hill overlooking Collioure and Port-Vendres.
La Tour de Madeloc XIII Get a breathtaking view from this tower 652 m above sea level. It was once used as a watch tower for the Spanish coast. Today it is a television tower!
Eglise Notre Dame des Anges XVII The church's original foundations were built in the sea. Since then it has seen more extensions than DIY television show. The belfry was built in the Middle Ages, the nave in 1684 and it was given extensive renovations in 1672 and 1818.
Cloître du Couvent des Dominicains XIV The cloister once fell victim to illegal art trade, but was bought back by the municipality in 1992 after it had been discovered in Anglet. Now eleven of its arches are in the garden of Parc Pams.
Festivals include:
Easter: Good Friday: Sanch Procession (procession along the stations of the cross) June 23rd :Festival of St. John: St. John's fires are lit in accordance with an old tradition. August 14th to 18th: Festival of St. Vincent. Numerous festive events have been preserved including, for example, games and competitions on the water, dances for everyone, concerts and street music. August 16th : Bull fight and fireworks New Year's Eve : Party on the beach. Dress code 2007 "China's nights, caressing nights" For more information see Collioure's Tourist Board website
How to get there
Flying there Collioure is regularly served all-year by budget air travel:
Perpignan is the nearest airport and is just 30 minutes drive. Ryan Air fly from Stansted to Perpignan all year round. Flybe fly from Birmingham and Southampton on a seasonal basis. Girona (Spain) is 1 hour and 15 minutes drive from Collioure. Ryan Air operate daily, year-round flights, from Stansted, Luton, Bournemouth, Blackpool, East Midlands, Glasgow, Liverpool, Dublin and Shannon. Carcassone and Montpellier are each 1 hour 30 minutes drive from Collioure. Ryan Air fly to each from Standsted and to Carcassone from East Midlands, Liverpool and Shannon. Driving from UK Ask for a discount on your ferry fare from the owners when you confirm your booking.
Motorways (some tolled) run all the way to Perpignan and then it is dual carriageway to the outskirts of Collioure. Allow 11 to 12 hours driving time from the northern French sea ports, so a stop-over may be helpful.
Europe-wide route planners are available at www.rac.co.uk (RAC) and www.theaa.com (the AA).
By Train There are daily servives, from London Waterloo, with Eurostar to Paris, then TGV to Perpignan and then local train to Collioure. The average travel time is 12 hours.
Car hire Reasonably priced car hire can be booked through www.holidayautos.com. Pick-ups can be arranged from all airports, Perpignan train station and Collioure town centre.
Special deals can be arranged with Hertz, through Ryan Air.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perpignan: 25 km
Railway:
Collioure
Activities near Collioure
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The ground floor of the cottage has beamed ceilings and consists of a galley style kitchen comprising of cooker hob, fan assisted oven, dishwasher washing machine and a large preparation / serving area. The kitchen has an excellent selection of cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery and glasses. A substantial fridge / freezer provides ample cold storage, even in summer. The sitting area includes a TV, CD player and radio, and a selection of books, DVDs and CDs. The dining table seats 8 comfortably, and the open plan arrangement provides easy access to the rear patio garden.
Leading off from the large open-plan sitting room /dining room is a double bedroom. Also on the ground floor there is a shower / wet-room which include a WC and wash hand basin.
The second floor comprises of three further double bedrooms arranged as two double-bedded rooms and one room with two single beds, and a shower room / bathroom. All the bedrooms have excellent storage facilities for clothes and personal effects.
The cottage is beautifully located in the Faubourg area of Collioure, a little over a hundred metres from the beach, shops and restaurants. The cottage has its own garage approximately 50 metres away which is large enough for at least two cars. Additional parking is at several locations in the town.
Entry to the cottage from the street is via a keypad which allows for easy access to all visitors; the access code is changed at each turnover to ensure maximum security. The cottage has been furnished to a high standard and fitted with quality amenities that make it a real home rather than a simple holiday retreat. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Further details outdoors: The patio garden has high walls covered in foliage, it is secluded and peaceful, and has a built-in barbecue, outdoor sink and tiled working surface. The garden furniture and built in stone bench provides seating for 8 – 10 people to enjoy morning coffee or candle-lit dinners.
Conditions
To secure a booking download a booking form from the website and send to the owner with a deposit of 25%. Full payment will be due 8 weeks before the letting period. A returnable deposit of £250 is required with the full payment. For the full terms and conditions please see the website.
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
No additional costs.
There is a small hire cost charge for cots or high chairs
Guestbook for 20 Rue du Soleil
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage. It is wonderfully postioned, well equipped and served our needs admirably. Collioure is an attractive and interesting town. We particualrly enjoyed the artist trail and was surprised to discover Matisse had a painting called Rue De Soleil.
I also have to say the local seafood restaurant is a delight. We ate there several times. It was tough to come away. We may have to come back.
Eric Dennis, Hampshire
Wonderful town, and surroundings. Very friendly residents. A feeling of tranquility and peace. Lots to do if you want to, but lovely to just wander around and sit outside a cafe and look around. Blue skies all the time we were there. The cottage is superb, perfectly set up. We will go again.
Mark & Heather, Putney
We couldn’t believe that we had never heard of this stunning village before but are delighted to have discovered it now! It’s large enough to feel that you are always discovering a new corner, small enough that you can walk everywhere and with a wealth of restaurants to suit every occasion and budget. We loved waking up in the morning in the tranquil cottage and yet still being able to stroll just 80 yards down to the beach front.
Vanessa, London
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