Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Quiet and tastefully restored to a high standard while maintaining its historical French manner, this house offers the discerning traveler all the comforts and convenience of home. Designed to make your stay as enjoyable as possible, this property offers you quality and comfort in every way. Nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees on a typical Catalan winding village street in Serdinya, in the District of Roussilion and the Department of Pyrenees-Orientals. Included in our rental fee are quality linens and towels, toiletries and basic staples to start you off until you can reach the shops for your selection of groceries etc. A wood-burning effect iron stove adorns the corner of the lounge, offering the delights of an effective flickering fire without the inconvenience of relighting, fueling and cleaning. A S.E. FACING ROOF TERRACE affords views of the roof tops, mountains and village..
Petite Maison on Village St, Serdinya
Open Plan Lounge
Double bedroom with balcony
View from Double Bedroom Balcony
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region
LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLION boasts spectacular mountains, vine-layered plains and fortified "bastides" . It also hosts endless coastline and beautiful beaches, interspersed with small fishing ports and lagoons. Come immerse yourself in the history and beauty of this intriguing and diverse part of France.
Southwest from the capital of PERPIGNAN, commences the CANIGOU Mountain, the peak that still symbolises all of Catalonia and the scene of a patriotic torchlight procession on Midsummer's Eve. This area offers the traveler Cathar castles, eleventh/twelfth century Romanesque monasteries, prehistoric caves, gorges, mountains, valleys, orchards and vineyards, quaint villages, SKIING and MEDITERRANEAN COASTLINE .The choice is endless as are the activities ,Festivals and Markets. Whether you are looking for an activity holiday or you're in need of some peace,quiet and relaxation , our menu can be tailored to suit your needs. Come and try us, you wont regret it.
Prades / Serdinya area
Our village of SERDINYA, which is nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees, is approximately five mins. drive away from VILLEFRANCH-DE-CONFLENT, a historical walled village full of wonderful restaurants and shops. and Caverns and Gorges to explore close by. You can catch the famous TRAIN JUANE here, which travels through Serdinya up to BOURG-MADAME, Nr. Andorra, stopping at various locations on the way. Vernet Les Bain with its popular OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS ,Tennis Courts, Children's playground, Horse Riding and CASINO is a 12 minute drive through beautiful scenery. A Mountain Zoo can be found at nearby Casteil. Rock pools for swimming at Sahorre. A large Open Market runs twice a week at nearby PRADES which also hosts a summer Music Festival. VINCA has a beautiful setting to enjoy - swim here and enjoy the beach surrounded by mountains. Rodes offers a great restaurant with a superb walk around the circular gorges walk around the back of the village. Les Orgues near IIle-sur-Tet is a fascinating geographical wonderment with rock eriosion over thousands of years creating the Illes. Local Festivals throughout the summer months within this region. The MEDITERRANEAN COASTLINE is a 50min drive away and is not to be missed with its many activities, beaches and interesting shops.
The village itself is divided in two by the river Tet and in its centre is a lovely church that houses many treasures. Over the bridge across the river, take a left and follow the winding road down to the village picnic site where you can enjoy a barbeque under the shade of the vines and dabble your feet in the cooling mountain water of the river. You will hear the tinkling of bells from the mountain goats and sheep and catch an odd glimpse of the old way of life with the shepherds herding them together up and down the mountains and terraces.
Walk further down the narrow road following the river until you reach an old arched stone bridge and sit under the shade of the walnut tree, enjoy its peace, beauty and simplicity. The village houses a POST OFFICE and COFFEE SHOP/BAR/RESTAURANT where you can purchase almost anything, but don't be in a hurry when you visit; friendly local villagers spend their time gossiping here! A bakery van visits the village daily.
All within easy driving distance you will find BOUNDLESS activities ranging from walking, hiking, fishing, swimming - local outdoor pool and rock pools, lakes and the Mediterranean, cycling, water sports including sailing, surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling etc, white water rafting, canyoning, caving, paragliding, golf, horse riding, general sightseeing of gorges, hot springs, limestone caverns, historical buildings, town and villages, local markets, shopping, and our famous wine trials. DOWNHILL & CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING, SNOW BOARDING ,SHOEING & ICE SKATING AT NEARBY LES ANGLES, FONT-ROMEU & ANDORRA. For more information on this area and details of local events there are three good Tourist Boards close by at VilleFranche, Vernet Les Bain and Prade and of course numerous ones on the coast.
How to get there
Airports: There are seven airports within a 40min / 3 hour scenic drive to the house. Airlines fly from numerous airports in the U.K. landing at: * Perpignan Ryanair/Flybe, BMI * Carcassonne Ryanair * Gerona, Spain Ryanair/Britannia * Montpellier Ryanair/British Airways * Nime Ryanair * Toulouse Ryanair/British Airways/bmibaby/Flybe/Easyjet *Barcelona Easyjet/bmibaby
WE PROVIDE MAPS AND DIRECTIONS FROM WHICHEVER AIRPORT YOU COME IN ON.
Trains: With Eutostar to Paris, it is now possible to travel all the way to Perpignan by train. Take a look at the website for Eurostar, SNCF Trains.
Car Hire: There are several to choose from if you go online. We usually use Carjet.com and find they have very competitive prices.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perpiganan: 50 km
Railway:
Villefranche de Conflent: 5 km
Ferry:
Calais
Activities near Prades
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Enter into an open French style modern light kitchen/dining room, which will accommodate 4/6 people. Easy clean, original traditional Catalan floor tiling flows throughout into the open plan lounge, separated from the kitchen by a Craftsman winding wooden staircase. The ambience is warm and relaxing.
French doors lead to the utility room and downstairs modern shower/toilet., with heated towels rail. Wooden stairs lead to first landing. Right-hand side: fully equipped French-style double bedroom with balcony, provides a romantic setting overlooking the village and mountains. Left-hand side: A fully furnished twin bedded room with en-suite dressing room/bathroom offers tranquil stylish surroundings.
Further details outdoors: A village house situated on a typical narrow winding Catalan village street , offers free parking facilities 50 yards at the top of the street.
Wooden stairs from the first landing lead to a roof terrace with views of the quaint roof tops and surrounding Mountains, furnished with planters, two wooden folding tables, umbrella and four chairs. Enjoy the sun on this private roof terrace and dine out here and watch the swallows and swifts and listen to the nightingales in the evening.
Further details
OTHER SERVICES WE PROVIDE:
Shopping - for small items of groceries for your arrival, although basic staples are provided for your convenience. . Cleaning Service Linen Changeover
Conditions
40% deposit secures the booking, with the balance payable 6 weeks prior to arrival.
A damage deposit of £200.00 is also required two weeks prior to commencement of rent and will be REFUNDED WITHIN 7 WORKING DAYS of your departure after the property has been inspected by our Maintenance Company for damage/loss/lack of general cleaning.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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5 Jan'08 - 16 Feb'08
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16 Feb'08 - 23 Feb'08
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3 May'08 - 24 May'08
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28 June'08 - 26 July'08
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625£ 625
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650£ 650
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27 Sept'08 - 25 Oct'08
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425£ 425
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26 Oct'08 - 28 Nov'08
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390£ 390
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29 Nov'08 - 19 Dec'08
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450£ 450
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
40% deposit required on booking, balance due 6 weeks prior to entry.
WATCH FOR OUR PERIODICAL SPECIAL DISCOUNTED OFFERS.- See below:
6TH SEPTEMBER - 4TH OCTOBER 2008 £450.00 per week
Come and enjoy our beautiful scenery and activities on warm, comfortable day.
Guestbook
La Petite Maison is just gorgeous and we enjoyed our stay there immensely. Many evenings were spent up on the charming roof terrace. Thank you, we had a wonderful holiday in this area of France. Guests from Scotland. What a beautiful welcoming house - a joy to stay. This area lived up to all your descriptions and we enjoyed our stay here and will be back. Thank you for all your help with maps and directions. We loved all of it. Guests from London We really appreciated everything you did for us. Your house is just charming and so pretty , we enjoyed it so much. The surrounding area was great to explore, the kids especially enjoyed the contrast of one day in the Mountains, the next swimming in the Med. Thanks for a great holiday. Guests from Midlands No more trips to Turkey and Spain for us! P.MAISON was fabulous as were the locals and area. Sorry we hadn't booked for longer. Back next year. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Guests from Scotland First Class Service in every way. House and area fabulous. Great Holiday Location. Thank You. Guests from London How refreshing to find a private holiday let that lives up to all its blurb. The owner was very helpful & seems to care that you have a great holiday! The house was delightful, well presented and very comfortable , the area was as described and could be suited to action packed or simply chill out . Thank you. Guests from Manchester
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Anne Greenwood
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Advertiser joined: 25 May 2006 This property added: 25 May 2006