Perpignan holiday farmhouse rental, Jardin St Jacques with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, DVD

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BEAUTIFUL CATALAN FARMHOUSE (farmhouse)

Home description

A haven of a setting amongst vineyards, fruit orchards and vegetable farms yet within walking distance of the exotic and colourful city of Perpignan and only 10 minutes by car from the Mediterranean at Canet.

A traditional Catalan style farmhouse offering a beautiful large lounge and elegant dining room both with traditional beamed and ceramic tiled ceilings, a farmhouse kitchen with walk-in pantry and on the first floor, two attractive double or twin bedrooms with views over the main garden, magnificent date palm and swimming pool. Each bedroom has its own separate bath or shower room with toilet.

The farmhouse situated in the heart of a conservation area of working family farms and gardens growing fruit and vegetables, herbs and flowers. There is even two vineyards a plam tree nursery and various tree nurseries. The area is called - les jardins st. jacques -which historically were the gardens for the monks of the st.jacques church supplying produce to the growing connerbation of perpignan. This is a highly sought after location locally because of its peace and quiet and yet the entrance to les jardens st.jacques is right on the edge of a very attractive side of Perpignan. You can walk to the attractive centre of the city from the house. The majestic mountain - Canigou dominates the horizon and during the day, the gardens are a haven for many types of birds and some exotic species migrate to the farmhouse gardens. Nigh times are very peaceful. Just10 mins drive from the Mediterranean, 15min from Spain and the Pyrenean foothills, this is an amazingly convenient and lovely spot.

Local activities diving, surfing, swimming, tennis, walking, sailing, cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf, wind-surfing, water skiing, mountain biking, roller blading

THE BEAUTIFUL CATALAN FARMHOUSE WITH DATE PALM AND LARGE POOL	THE LARGE SWIMMING POOL
THE GARDEN FLORAL DISPLAY STARTS RIGHT AT THE ENTRANCE	THE PEACEFUL CONSERVATION SETTING WITH PERPIGNAN AND THE MAJESTIC PYRENEES BACKDROP

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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region

Roussillon, The Med, The Pyrenees & Spain

This is a truly superb region for any type of holiday you could wish for and at any time of year. Roussillon is the sunniest part of France with app. 320 sunshine days a year with the autumn being a real treat and break from colder parts of Europe. The Med resorts of Canet, Barcares, St.Cyprien and Argeles all with marvellous beaches are all just minutes away. The famous and beautiful Collioure, Ceret and Figueres in Spain are loaded with artistic history. The majestic Pyrenees wrap themselves around Roussillon and tumble into the Med, the lush countryside is quite simply carpeted with sun baked vineyards. If all that was not enough, the lovely Costa Brava of Spain is Roussillon's southern neighbour.

Other Activities drawing & painting, french conversation classes, wine tours, cathar and catalan history
Golf Information:

Golf Information: The catalan farmhouse is is situated just about 15 minutes from the St.Cyprien golf course itself only half a mile from the Mediterranean. St.Cyprien has both 18 hole and 9 hole courses. The 18 hole course is par 73 and 6480m. In this Roussillon region there is also the spectacular Domain De Falgos, 18-hole course, par 70 and 5047m, with views overlooking both Mount Canigou in the Pyrenees and also to the CostaBrava in Spain. There are also 9 hole courses at Amelie Les Bains and Camprodon. From the farmhouse it is only 25 minutes drive to the border with Spain where you can enjoy the CostaBrava courses at Torremirona Golf Club which has 18 holes and is par 72 and 6245m and Peralada Gold Club which has both an 18 and a 9 hole course and is par 71 with a length of 6704m. When you return back to the farmhouse, you can then enjoy the large pool and then just a couple of minutes by taxi and you are in the centre of perpignan with its wealth of choice of bars and restaurants. The farmhouse is only 15 minutes drive from the airport.

Perpignan / Jardin St Jacques area

The farmhouse location

The Catalan farmhouse, which has nearly 4500sqm of gardens is bordered by an Apricot orchard, Olive grove and vine and palm tree nurseries. The house is situated approximately in the centre of a unique conservation area of fruit and vegetable farms and tree and plant nurseries called Les Jardins des St.Jacques. There is a lovely restaurant in walking distance from the farmhouse and 'Les Jardins SJ' is also home to a historic and picturesque village and two, first class vineyards.
The colourful and exotic city of Perpignan

Right on the doorstep of Les Jardins des StJacques is the city of Perpignan. It takes two minutes by car and is a lovely walk from the farmhouse. It is hard to think how anyone would want for more from a city. It is full of sophisticated shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and music clubs. There are many interesting festivals held in the city during the year. The old quarter of the city is home to several multi-cultural food markets and full of fascinating Catalan architecture. The icing on the cake is that almost at every turn, the city is full of exotic palm trees.

How to get there

RYANAIR LONDON STANSTEAD TO PERPIGNAN
BMI BABY MANCHESTER TO PERPIGNAN
FLYBE SOUTHAMPTON TO PERPIGNAN

RYANAIR LONDON TO GIRONA (COSTABRAVA SPAIN) 1HOUR AWAY
RYANAIR LIVERPOOL TO GIRONA
RYANAIR DUBLIN TO GIRONA

RYANAIR LONDON STANSTEAD TO CARCASSONNE - 1 HOUR AWAY

EASYJET TO TOULOUSE - 2 HOURS AWAY
BRITISH AIRWAYS TO TOULOUSE
ALL AIRLINES TO BARCELONA - 2 HOURS AWAY

EUROSTAR TRAIN LONDON TO LILLE, CHANGE FOR DIRECT FAST TGV TO PERPIGNAN

Activities near Perpignan

Facilities

Further details indoors:
A traditional Catalan style farmhouse offering a beautiful large lounge and elegant dining room both with traditional beamed and ceramic tiled ceilings, a farmhouse kitchen with walk-in pantry and on the first floor, two attractive double or twin bedrooms with views over the main garden, magnificent date palm and swimming pool. Each bedroom has its own separate bath or shower room with toilet. On this floor is also the large master bedroom again with beamed and tiled ceiling with a king size double and small lounge area. This room also has its own small lounge and TV/video/DVD player. The is an additional twin bedroom and toilet and large bath/shower suite. In total the farmhouse can sleep comfortably up to 8 people or it would make for a truly spacious holiday base for a one family or equally the farmhouse is also ideal for two families holidaying together. There is an outside BBQ and shady sitting area.

THE OWNER HAS A COMPREHENSIVE WEB PHOTO ALBUM OF THE COMPLETE INTERIOR ENABLING YOU TO TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR BY WEB SITE PHOTOS. JUST ASK THE OWNER FOR THE LINK

Further details outdoors:
The farmhouse is the main property of a collection of 4 on a 1 acre site in a quiet farmland setting yet with all the facilities of Perpignan right on your doorstep. The gardens that the farmhouse looks out onto are full of mature and elegant trees. There is a large 15metre swimming pool with also a large surrounding sun lounge terrace. There is a large shady summer kitchen area. An idyllic holiday location that has provided many families over 7 years with a wonderful holiday.

THE OWNER HAS A COMPREHENSIVE WEB PHOTO ALBUM OF THE GARDENS, THE LOVELY LARGE SWIMMING POOL, SUMMER KITCHEN AND THE CONSERVATION AREA LOCATION. THIS ENABLING YOU TO TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR BY WEB SITE PHOTOS. JUST ASK THE OWNER FOR THE LINK

Further details

25% of the rental on reservation with the balance 6 weeks before arrival.
bed linen, towels and house preparation are charged additional to the rental depending on the number of guests at 18 euros per person per week.
for bookings between october and may, there is a supplementary utilities charge of 20 euros per week.
logs for the open fire can be purchased from the local keyholder.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	25 Jul 09	11 Sep 09	1695£ 1,695	0-	0-	1 Week
	4 Jun 10	3 Jul 10	1395£ 1,395	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Jul 10	24 Jul 10	1595£ 1,595	0-	0-	1 Week
	24 Jul 10	13 Sep 10	1895£ 1,895	0-	0-	1 Week

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

House preparation, inc. bed linen and towels is in addition to the rental and charged on a per person basis of 16pounds per week per person.

Rental prices are quoted in pounds stirling but euros at the equivalent exchange rate is no problem for payment.

please email for the comprehensive web photo album link to this attractive property..

Guestbook for BEAUTIFUL CATALAN FARMHOUSE

"WONDERFUL AND EVEN BETTER IN REALITY THAN TO LOVELY PHOTOS" STEVENS - SOLIHULL
""WE LOVED IT HERE SO MUCH WE DECIDED TO UP STICKS AND MOVE TO THE JARDIN ST.JACQUES" WISDOMS ESSEX
"WHAT A LOVELY PROPERTY - WE DID NOT WANT TO LEAVE" FROBISHER LEEDS
"ALTHOUGH THE AREA HAS EVERYTHING, WE SPENT A LOT OF TIME IN THE GARDEN BY THE POOL AS IT WAS JUST SO PEACEFULL" SPENCER - TROWBRIDGE
"FOR THE FAMILY, THIS SETTING HAS LITERALLY EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR A GREAT HOLIDAY" BURNS - KENT

Availability

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Name:	TERRY WHITE
Tel:	+33 468 348560
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