No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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* * * Welcome to the Lemon Cottage .................. 30 second walk to Collioure's beaches & cafes.
Visit collioure.com.au for more details, images, facts and activities about our cottage, Collioure and the region.
The cottage is cosy and quiet, full of character and charm - yet ideally located just moments from the beach and waterfront. This 250-year old cottage is in a quiet laneway in old historic Collioure. It has been tastefully renovated while retaining its original character.
Accommodation: On the ground floor is an open kitchen-dining-living room, complete with everything you need for your holiday. The bathroom with its walk-in shower is also on this level. On the 1st Floor are the 2 bedrooms (one with a double bed, the other with two single beds). Both bedrooms have large shuttered windows providing good ventilation and peaceful, private outlooks.
FREE wireless internet access available to all visitors (for cottage and studio).
* * * Welcome also to our beach studio ........ 20 second walk to the beach and children's park. Sleeps 2 [plus child]. Visit owners website - click 'Visit the advertiser's website' (bottom right) for more information.
Front bedroom
Cottage - quiet location, yet just moments from the beach
Cottage - less than 1min walk to beach
Living area - free internet access for visitors
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/86472
The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region
▪ The region with the greatest number of sunny days in France (310-320 per year). ▪ Safe beaches, rocky coves, mountain and hill walks, historic villages, expansive vineyards. ▪ Both French and Catalan cuisine and culture. ▪ Great range of local wines, with hundreds of vineyards and caves to visit. Rivesaltes, Roussillon, Banyuls sweet wines and Collioure AOC vins de table. ▪ Modern art museums, guided tours and sites in Collioure, Elne, Ceret and Perpignan. ▪ The local capital Perpignan hosts many Catalan and other festivals and events. ▪ Historic sites abound from the stone age, through Roman and medieval periods to 17th century and WWII. Highlights include the medieval city of Carcassonne and the Cathar region. ▪ Spain a half hour away, with day trips to Barcelona, Girona and Dali’s home at Cadaques by the sea and museum at Figueres. ▪ Wide range of local walks - coastline, ridge walking and Pyrenees (GR10/Haute Route Pyrénées) – guided and own. ▪ Clear water and marine reserves for diving and snorkeling. Local dive facilities, classes and tours. Sailing (charter, hire or day trips); sea and beach fishing. ▪ Routine boat transport every day between Argeles sur Mer, Collioure, Port Vendres.
Collioure area
Collioure * a spectacular, unspoilt fishing village dating back to the middle ages. * 50+ cafes, restaurants and wine cellars spilling out onto narrow laneways, cobbled streets and along the waterfront promenande. * four swimming beaches which are all close to our holiday rental cottage. * the birthplace of Fauvism in 1905. Derain, Matisse, Dufy and Picasso all lived in various Collioure village houses. * where Patrick O'Brian, reclusive author, lived for more than 50 years and where he wrote his most popular novels, including 'Master and Commander'. * where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean and the sun shines 320 days of the year - the jewel of Languedoc Roussillon. * a heady mix of French and Catalan, just 20 minutes from the Spanish border. * the Catalan influence is everywhere - in the food, language, sardane dances and local bullfights. * traditional French food and festivals are an integral part of village life for Collioure's 2800 inhabitants. * explore the Fauvism or Rennie Mackintosh Art Trails, either self-guided or on a tour, while in Collioure.
From the Lemon Cottage ... in less than 1 minute: Walk ..to the beach. Swim ..the warm Mediterranean waters. Snorkel ..to discover spectacular marine life. Browse .. at the twice-weekly farmer's market. Dine ..at a beachside cafe or restaurant. Visit ..the anchovy houses with their famous produce. Follow ..the Fauvism art trail throughout the village. Explore ..the wine caves,cellars and interpretation centre. Relax ..on the waterfront promenade. Begin..a sketch or painting by the sea. Stroll..through cobbled streets full of cafes, galleries, wines caves & shops.
From the Lemon Cottage ... in less than 5 minutes: Explore ..the restored working windmill behind Collioure. Wander ..through local vineyards. Sample ..the renowned Collioure reds, rosés & whites or the Banyuls sweet-styled wines from local cellars. Visit ..the medieval castle on the promenade. Enjoy ..a coastal walk to other villages. Browse ..the year-round fish and food markets. Experience ..the rich interior of Notre Dame des Anges, the world's only church built below sea level. Climb ..the hills and capture the spectacular beauty of this 1000-year old fishing village.
How to get there
* by Plane RyanAir flys into Perpignan (40mins N), Girona (1.5hrs S) and Carcassonne (1hr NW) from most European countries. You can: car hire from the airport, bus/taxi to the nearest train station or, from Perpiganan, taxi directly to Collioure. Other airlines into the region include Flybe, EasyJet, BA and Air France.
* Collioure as a base - Girona (btn Barcelona & Collioure) is a RyanAir hub - making Collioure ideally suited as a base from where you can explore much of Europe (Italy, Morocco, Ireland, Norway, Germany, Morocco etc) via cheap air travel.
* by Bus Frogbus.com collects passengers from Girona airport (a Ryanair hub) and takes them at very cheap rates to the Perpignan train station. It is then an easy 20 minutes train ride ot Collioure.
* by Train TGV: Paris - Perpignan 4.5 hrs, then SNCF: Perpignan - Collioure 20mins. The cottage is an easy walk from the Collioure train station (less than 10 mins).
* by Car Collioure: Perpignan - 40mins, Montpellier 1.5hrs, Girona (Spain), 1.5hrs, Toulouse 2hrs & Barcelona 2.5hrs
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perpignan: 20 km
Railway:
Collioure
Activities near Collioure
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Further details indoors: A delightful renovated fisherman's cottage from the late 1600s with original stone walls. it was completely renovated and restyled in 2008.
Further details outdoors: Located in a quiet lane off a stone-flagged pedestrian-only street in a peaceful historic quarter of the village providing visitors with direct access to the waterfront, shops and sights within a minute's walk.
Further details
Rent from Saturday to Saturday (may vary outside peak season - please contact us)
Rental rates
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Above rates are for the Lemon Cottage. Visit - collioure.com.au for Studio accommodation rates and further information about both properties.
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