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Villa |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Fitou in Languedoc-Roussillon

From £600 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Les Hirondelles is a luxury villa set down its own private drive. Nestling in the lea of a hill, backing onto vineyards the villa faces south for all day sunshine. The villa is located in the historic, pretty part of Fitou village, just 5 minutes walk from the centre, with it's four restaurants, boulangerie, tabac, snack bar and supermarket and just 10 minutes drive from the Mediterranean's sandy beaches and ports.

The villa is light and airy and has been furnished to a high standard - the spacious, high ceilinged living room opens out on to a large covered terrace, beautiful pool and garden.

The comfortable, stylish interior is open plan with squashy sofas and armchairs, a huge dining table, and a fully fitted kitchen containing all the kit you would expect! Three double bedrooms are well appointed - two twins and a master with en suite. The villa also has English TV via satellite, a selection of games, DVDs and CDs and is fitted with reversible air-conditioning/central heating throughout.

Outside, the covered terrace by the pool is perfect for eating al fresco with views to the hills. Around the pool are comfortable sunbeds and low tables - a real sun trap. There is also a large 'Hot Spot' barbecue and a second shaded terrace with table and chairs.

If you decide that you've had enough lazing by the pool, BBQing and eating langorous lunches on the terrace - remember golden sandy beaches are just 10 minutes drive, the hills with views to the Spanish border are right behind the villa, and the Mediaeval chateau (and bar!) a short stroll away. Wine tasting is available at numerous Caves in the village, and the oysters fresh from the 'Etang' (salt lake) at Leucate are sublime.

So, just about your every need is catered for - with the best restaurant in Fitou, Cave D'Agnes, just a few minutes walk down the lane!

The region boasts 300 days of sunshine a year, and truly offers something for everyone whether families,couples or friends, sea or land lovers ....we would like to tempt you to a holiday in Fitou!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Les Hirondelles is a light, airy, spacious villa, decorated in good taste throughout. There are no internal stairs, with everything on one level. The garden setting ensures privacy/ views from windows.

There are three double bedrooms, all opening onto the garden through french windows. The two twin bedrooms are tastefully furnished, with large wardrobes, drawers, mirrors etc. The master bedroom suite has a king size four poster bed, en suite shower room with basin and WC, dressing room, and patio doors opening out on to the garden.

The main bathroom has a bath with shower over and twin basin console. There is a separate WC with basin, and the en-suite to the master bedroom has a shower/loo/basin.

The kitchen is furnished with beautiful granite worktops and all appliances you would expect. The utility room contains everything you need for laundry with a washing machine, tumble drier, hanging internal dryer.

The high ceilinged, beamed living room is very spacious and comfortable - with three sets of french windows opening onto the terraces and garden. There is an inner hall with plenty of cupboard storage as you enter the villa.

Further details outdoors:
Beautiful 7.5m pool - and the large pool terrace boasts all day sunshine.

The main covered terrace has a large table for dining, plus there is a secondary terrace (also covered) with table and chairs, ideal for children to play, or for a quiet snooze/read in the shade.


The driveway is entered by secure electric gates (which can also be operated remotely from inside the house). There is a covered terrace with folding Table Tennis table which can alternatively be used as shaded parking area for two cars.

Our keyholders are a charming English couple living locally, who also maintain the pool, and are available to answer any questions you may have.

Further details

Sorry, no pets allowed.

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Villa with private pool set in enclosed garden, safe for children, not overlooked

 

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'Red & Cream' twin bedroom, garden views, villa sleeps six

 

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Master bedroom, en suite, dressing room, 4 poster, garden views

 

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Private pool, view from villa to BBQ terrace and table tennis

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region

The region boasts one of the best sunshine rates in France. Mount Canigou dominates the area with all the benefits of being near the mountains (walking/skiing/rivers/gorges) - yet the beaches are sublime, with miles of white sand, lakes/etangs for fishing, oyster beds or simply messing about in a boat. The beautiful freshwater gorge at Gouleyrous is well worth a visit.

The whole Catalan area is steeped in history with many ancient forts to discover, and the Roman Via Domicia which passes Fitou village, being the ancient route between Spain and France.

Walkers, wine lovers, sea and surf fanatics, history buffs, children and families will all fall in love with the region. You can involve yourself in local activities (brilliant African Safari Park, Adventure Park, Water Park) or lose yourself well away from the crowds in the wild and immense countryside and endless beaches. Kite-surfers abound, yet the sea bed shelves gently, particularly at La Franqui- great for kids.

The Fitou area

Fitou is an ancient, world renowned wine village. It boasts it's own mediaeval chateau, with amazing views from the terrace bar over the mediterranian. The village is full of wine caves - so if you enjoy wine tasting (Fitou & Muscat at it's finest), you only need to totter from the front door of Les Hirondelles. Restaurants, boulangerie, bar a short stroll and supermarket in village. Hill walking from the doorstep, views to mountains and sea.
Many beautiful white sandy beaches within 10-15 minute drive. Ancient forts, caves & vineyards, gorges, Roman remains (Narbonne/Via Domicia). Horse riding, fishing, surfing & kite surfing, sailing, boating, windsurfing, white water rafting, cycling, swimming, tennis, football, cinema, Safari Park, Water Park, Adventure Park - all nearby. Shopping (chic boutiques) in Perpignan and Narbonne. Under two hours to visit Spain or the mountain ski resorts of Les Angles and Font Romeau, one hour from the historic walled city of Carcassonne.
Fitou is very hot on events, brocantes (street markets) occur regularly during the summer, plus wine festivals, Easter and Summer extravaganzas with live music and fireworks.

How to get there

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FLIGHTS:
Nearest airport Perpignan (20 mins) - then car hire or taxi
Carcassonne (80 mins)
Toulouse ( 2 hours)
Flights also to Montpellier (90 mins) and Girona (90 mins) Barcelona (2 hours)

CAR HIRE RECOMMENDED

BY TRAIN: Alight at Leucate, just north of Perpignan. Or Perpignan, then car/taxi.

BY CAR: Exit off the A9 autoroute, signposted to Leucate. Then follow signs to Fitou.

Activities near Fitou

Reviews

Review: 1 to 2 of 2

01 Nov 2011

“A perfect retreat for a relaxing holiday” We visited Les Hirondellles with friends and were very impressed with the location of the villa. In a quiet spot on the edge of the village, but within walking distance of excellent restaurants. There is plenty to see and do locally but we spent most of our time relaxing by the fabulous pool. The villa is also spacious and very well equipped, a real home from home plus!

31 Oct 2011

“Fantastic villa, fantastic weather, fantasitic restaurants in a fantastic village - what more could ” All very neat, tidy and welcoming on arrival, a real home-from-home... except for the pool, the weather, the restauarnts, the beach, the village, the local countryside, the wines - in fact nothing at all like being at home in the UK's unreliable, dreary, cold, wet summer! What more could you want for a chill-out, away-from-it all holiday? Absolutely perfect - we will return!!

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....Beautiful villa in a wonderful village, delicious days spent around the pool, relaxing, BBQing, and evenings star gazing! Early morning sortie's to get fresh croissants and baguettes, late night toddles back from Cave d'Agnes after a sumptuous supper......

....We have stayed at many villas over the years and would like to compliment you on yours. It really is gorgeous- very well equipped and combining elegance with supreme comfort. Thanks very much for sharing it with us!.....

....We had a wonderful holiday, made all the more special because we looked forward to "going home" to the house each evening....

....Thanks to your great information folder, we swam in the gorge at Tautavel, crept gingerly along the road at the gorge at Galymous, sunbathed and caught crabs at Le Franqui and Leucate, visited Perpignan, Narbonne and Carcassonne and many other smaller towns and villages....

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
mid season sept	3 Sep 11	24 Sep 11	1300£ 1300	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season sept-oct	24 Sep 11	2 Oct 11	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
low season oct - mar	2 Oct 11	31 Mar 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season - April	31 Mar 12	5 May 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season - May	5 May 12	2 Jun 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season - June	2 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	1200£ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
early July	30 Jun 12	7 Jul 12	1700£ 1700	0-	0-	1 Week
peak season july-august	7 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	2200£ 2200	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season sept	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	1300£ 1300	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season -oct	29 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
low season oct - mar	20 Oct 12	30 Mar 13	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Bedlinen and bath towels included. Beach/pool towels NOT included.

Reductions available for long bookings.

Damages deposit £300 / 350 EURO required.

* Please enquire for prices for Easter and Half Term weeks

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6 years listed You are contacting Elizabeth Hopkins Landline +44 01323 811010 Mobile +44 07711 102386 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This villa has received 2 reviews from previous guests.