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House |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Clara in Prades

From £235 per week |  From £55 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

Prices held for 2012

Our lovely ‘Maison de village’ is in the beautiful mountain village of Clara situated close to the thriving market town of Prades in the South-West of France. The village is nestled in the foothills of Mount Canigou, and benefits from incredible views across the lush Conflent valley and beyond.

Ideally situated for walking and hiking, you will find a selection of maps and guide books showing many walks of varying difficulty. We also supply walking sticks, binoculars and a few of books on the local bird life.

The village has facilities for Table tennis and Boules (2 sets of Boules and table tennis bats supplied in the house).

If you want to try your hand at fishing we also have a fishing rod and lines (please bring your own hooks, floats etc).

Recently renovated to a very high standard, our house is extremely well appointed and offers accommodation on three levels with a double bedroom and bathroom on the first level, spacious bright open plan living accommodation on the middle floor with balconies overlooking the river valley, and two further double bedrooms with access to a terrace on the third level. There is also a covered courtyard barbecue area, which offers a beautiful shady place to relax, chat, eat and listen to the river flowing by.

Perfect for families, groups of friends or couples, our home would be a cosy retreat for a couple or a great place to get together as a group.

For our Autumn and Winter guests, the house also offers heating in all rooms. This makes it ideal for those wishing to use the house to tour the ski areas. (major ski resorts are a 45 minute drive away).

Access to the area is simple and cheap, using the low-cost carriers such as Ryanair. There are daily flights into Perpignan airport which is a 40 minute drive from Clara.

A close alternative airport is Girona (Ryanair) which offers access from many UK, Irish and German airports.

Major car rental agencies have offices there in all airports.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, hob, large fridge / freezer, washing machine, microwave etc.

The light bright sitting room has been tastefully furnished and also benefits from a DVD and TV with major UK ITV and BBC free to view channels.

The typically French wood-burning stove offers a warm focal point for those who visit during the winter months.

Further details outdoors:
The house benefits from a private terrace equipped with table and chairs, which offers wonderful views over the hillside, down towards the lush Conflent Valley. In addition to this there is a covered courtyard overlooking the river which is equipped with barbecue, table and chairs. This is a great place to relax in the summer.

There is ample parking in the village, with spaces just 20metres from the front door of the house.

Further details

Prices include all utilities (gas, electric, oil and water).

Conditions

Smokers accepted but we would prefer it if you could smoke outside on the balconies or terrace.

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Covered Courtyard Barbecue Area

 

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The beautiful village church

 

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Double bedroom opening on to terrace with views

 

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Dining on the upper floor terrace

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region

Languedoc-Roussillon is perfectly positioned between the Mediterranean to the east where the beautiful sandy beaches provide long days by the sea, and the Pyrenees to the west, which offer a wealth of walking and cycling opportunities, not to mention skiing in the winter!

This region is a delight; the Conflent valley provides lush green scenery, with Mount Canigou dominating the skyline and the Pyrenees visible in the distance. You can be swimming in the sea in the morning, and hiking in the mountains in the afternoon. There are even thermal hot springs, so if you would like to combine the two activities we can suggest a hike AND a swim in the mountains! It really does offer you everything!

There is a lake in the local town of Vinca, with beaches, from which you can swim, sail or wind-surf, or you could just visit the popular open air swimming pool in Prades.

Weather: We benefit from being in the sunniest region of France, and enjoy warm, sunny weather from March all the way through to October. November and December are cooler but still with sunshine. January, February and March are great skiing months (45 minute drive to the ski resorts).

The Prades / Clara area

Clara is a very peaceful, typical village of the region with the local church, boules court and tennis courts. It also benefits from having one of the best restaurants in the region, right in the heart of the village, which is definitely worth a visit. The river runs through the village, just in front of the house and provides a wonderful setting off point for a gentle walk, or a more strenuous hike.

The nearest main town, just a few kilometres away, is Prades. A thriving market town, Prades has many great shops and restaurants as well as a lively market on both Tuesday and Saturday mornings, where you can buy local produce such as the peaches and cherries that are grown in abundance here, fresh vegetables, wonderful cheeses…. and of course the excellent wine!

There are events and festivals throughout the year. Spanish cellist Pablo Casals fled to Prades during the Spanish civil war, stayed and established the festival that now bears his name. The Catalan summer school takes over the town for two weeks in August, and there is dancing in the square every night during this period.

Places of Interest: For touring the area, Clara offers an excellent base. Just a few of the sites of interest within easy driving distance are listed below:

* Villefranche de Conflent, a fine example of a medieval walled town
* Little Yellow Train, catch this train from Villefranche and enjoy the specatular mountain views right into the Pyrenees.
* Grottes de Canalettes, magnificent renowned caves with an incredible light and sound show
* St Martin du Canigou, 9th century abbey perched impressively high on the hillside with fantastic scenery and walks.
* St Michel de Cuxa, 6th century abbey that hosts concerts during the Pablo Casals festival but is also open for viewing most of the year.
* St Thomas les Bains, outstanding natural thermal hot springs in wonderful outdoor mountain setting.

How to get there

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Fly to Perpignan via the low-cost airlines - Ryanair, Flybe or Air France - Clara is just 45 minutes from the airport.

Alternatively fly to (in order of closeness) Girona (Spain), Carcassonne, Beziers, Montpellier, Nimes , Barcelona or Toulouse using airlies Ryanair, Easyjet, FyBe, Jet 2, British Airways or Air France.

All major car rental agencies have a desk at all the airports.

Drive from Perpignan on RN 116 (direction Andorre), Head for Prades and when you arrive take directions to centre ville. The Clara turn-off is on the left. Follow signs to Clara and it is approx 4km from the main road.

All buses in the area are only 1 euro per journey!
There is a low cost bus service from Perpignan airport to the city rail station and the city rail station and from there Prades is a 30 minute train ride away. Prades to Clara is a short taxi ride (approx 10 euros).

Activities near Prades

Reviews

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22 Sep 2011

“Delightful house in stunning location” We found the whole experience from start to finish so easy. We were able to book on line with immediate confirmation. Directions were easy to follow and we even found a bottle of wine awaiting our arrival! The Village of Clara was just stunning, beautiful mountain scenery which can be viewed from the roof top terrace and also from the 'Cave' which looks down into the Forest of trees. Excellent Gastronomique Restaurant just a few minutes walk away. Only downside was the lack of a Village shop/bar but the main town of Prades was only 10 minutes by car so not a major problem. The house was very welcoming, lovely kitchen/lounge diner which was well equipped with everything you could possibly need for a relaxing stay. We particulalrly enjoyed having a BBQ in 'La Cave' and also sitting in the cool of the upstairs Terrace in the evening looking at the view. As this terrace was just off our bedroom we only had to fall into bed.

22 Sep 2011

“Stunning views from pretty house with relaxing atmosphere” The house is situated centrally in the village and offers access to excellent walking in spectacular suroundings. It is an easy drive down to the village for shopping and good local restaurants. The house is very pretty and well furnished and comfortably accommodated 5 adults during our stay. The outdoor dining areas are super whether you want full sun or shade! If you are looking for a holiday with the choice of great outdoor activity or just to relax in the tranquil village sdtting, then this house is thoroughly recommended.

01 Aug 2011

“An attractive and well equipped property in a lovely mountain village.” We discovered this property whilst browsing the internet. All dealings with the owner went very smoothly and we were delighted with the house and location. We were able to visit lovely beaches and... more

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We had a great time in the house, it's lovely and in a lovely spot. - KF Spain - August 08

We enjoyed the house and Clara very much and had a great vacation - there is a good chance we'll get back there one day. My husband loved the Casals festival! What a treat for music lovers. Katrin - Israel - Aug 2010

We had a fantastic time at Clara and what a view!! Prades was a lovely town, as was Perpignan. I have always spent most of my time in France in the north (Brittany/Normandy) because of family connections, so being that far south was a real treat. The neighbours were wonderful as well. The house was lovely and as I say, those views especially at night when it felt like you could see the whole sky. We also found the small birds very entertaining! Anyway it was a real pleasure to stay at Clara and your house. The next French holiday we take we'll come to you first!! Fran - Bournemouth - Aug 2010

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low	1 Oct 11	17 Dec 11	235£ 235	5555	5555	3 Nights
Christmas/New Year	17 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	300£ 300	6565	6565	3 Nights
Low	7 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	235£ 235	5555	5555	3 Nights
Easter/Spring	31 Mar 12	19 May 12	300£ 300	6565	6565	3 Nights
Spring Bank	19 May 12	9 Jun 12	375£ 375	7575	7575	3 Nights
High	9 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	350£ 350	7070	7070	3 Nights
Peak Summer	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	450£ 450	8585	8585	3 Nights
September	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	350£ 350	7070	7070	3 Nights
Low	29 Sep 12	22 Dec 12	235£ 235	5555	5555	3 Nights
Christmas/New Year	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	300£ 300	6565	6565	3 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 held for 2012

Bookings must be confirmed by payment of a 25% non-refundable deposit. The remainder of the payment should be paid four weeks prior to arrival.

Payments can be made direct to our English or French accounts in Euros or Sterling, you can usually do this using your telephone banking or on-line banking.

We also accept PayPal which allows secure payment by credit or debit card.

Other currencies and payment methods can be accepted.

We also ask for a security deposit of £100, this is returned in full within 7 days of the end of your holiday, providing the house is left clean and tidy. We do not charge extra for end of stay clean.

Bed linen and towels can be supplied, if required, £15 per double, £7.50 per single.

For information about short stays at this property, please contact us.

Midweek arrivals are possible and reductions are available for longer term stays of greater than 2 weeks.

Why not take advantage of the Budget Airlines inexpensive mid-week flights?

For details of the best low cost flights from airports near you to airports near us, please ask.

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