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Gite |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Rodes in Prades

From £215 per week |  From £46 per night

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, pets welcome

About the home

Prices held for 2012 and WiFi internet installed.

This fantastic property has everything you need for a relaxing break away from it all. The recently renovated house is ideally located in the tranquil village of Rodes just down the street from the historic church. It has the most amazing panoramic views from its rooftop terrace and also benefits from its own private garage along with the use of two bicycles to tour the area on !

Rodès itself is a small village with a renowned restaurant and small grocery store, which makes it ideal for a break where you can just relax and forget about driving if you wish. It also has easy access to the main road between Perpignan and Andorra which allows the surrounding area to be explored very easily.

Rodès is situated between the two thriving market towns of Prades and Ille-sur-Tet which both have a wide wide choice of bars, restaurants and shops to visit. For beach-side relaxation, Vinça lake is located 3km towards Prades and is an excellent alternative to the coast which is around 30 minutes drive. It has a lake and beach area where you can swim and sunbathe surrounded by wonderful views.

Accommodation in the house consists of one double bedroom and a further bedroom with two bunk-beds on the first floor. The 2nd floor is dedicated to the open-plan day room containing the kitchen, dining and sitting areas leading on to the rooftop terrace as well as a small set of stairs to the Mezzanine shower room / w.c.

The ground floor is a small garage, where the washing machine and two adult bikes can be found.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Telephone available - please ask.

Further details outdoors:
2 Adult cycles are available at the property to explore the surrounding countryside and villages.

Further details

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

Bedding and towels can be supplied on request for a small additional charge (£15 per double bed, £7.50 per single bed).

No end of stay cleaning charge, all we ask it that you leave it in a good condition on your departure.

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Panoramic view from the terrace

 

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Master Bedroom

 

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Terrace area

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 / Rodes area

Rodes is a very peaceful, typical village of the region with the local church, boules court and tennis courts. It also benefits from having a great restaurant and small grocery store.

The nearest main towns are Ille-sur-Tet and Prades which are both just a few kilometres away, 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, Rodes 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 - Rodès is just 30 minutes from the airport.

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

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

Activities near Prades

Reviews

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17 Oct 2011

“Excelente” Una de las mejores casas en las que hemos estado. Tiene el encanto de ser una casa antigua, integrada en la bonita localidad de Rodès, pero que está perfectamente arreglada, de lo que resulta un espacio muy agradable y cómodo. La vista del Canigó desde la terraza es fantástica. Está muy bien ubicada, cerca de la montaña, de la playa y de ciudades históricas. Muy recomendable.

08 Aug 2011

“Relaxing in Rodes” A great place to get away from it all - quiet little village with a fantastic view of the mountains. Great place to go walking, - through the village and up to the dam is a nice trip - especially if... more

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"We had a lovely week in your little house which was absolutely perfect for us and wow what a view of the magnificent Canigou from the terrace !!" Andy & Barbs - April 2008 - UK

"We have just spent a delightful week in Rodes. The weather was very good, the accommodation was just as described, but the view from the terrace was better! Both of us loved the area, and were so pleased to have found your gite on the internet. All the arrangements and directions etc. were fine, a very relaxing week, thanks once again. Best wishes" Laurence & Val - June 2008 - UK

"We've had a fantastic stay in Rodès and we've really enjoyed living these few days in your wonderful gite, what an incredible view! The only problem we faced is having to leave. Thanks for the lovely flowers and chocolates, they made us feel very welcome and thanks for the tip about the fête; the village's got talent! Mark and clara (on honeymoon) Aug 2011 - UK

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Late Autumn	16 Nov 11	17 Dec 11	215£ 215	4646	4646	Flexible
Christmas/New Year	17 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	290£ 290	5656	5656	Flexible
Low	7 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	215£ 215	4646	4646	Flexible
Easter/Early Spring	31 Mar 12	2 Jun 12	290£ 290	5656	5656	Flexible
Spring Bank Holiday	2 Jun 12	9 Jun 12	320£ 320	6161	6161	Flexible
Early Summer	9 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	290£ 290	5656	5656	Flexible
Summer	30 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	320£ 320	6161	6161	Flexible
High Summer	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	385£ 385	7070	7070	Flexible
Summer	1 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	320£ 320	6161	6161	Flexible
Late Summer	15 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	290£ 290	5656	5656	Flexible
Autumn	29 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	215£ 215	4646	4646	Flexible
Autumn School Holiday	20 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	290£ 290	5656	5656	Flexible
Late Autumn	3 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	215£ 215	4646	4646	Flexible
Christmas/New Year	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	290£ 290	5656	5656	Flexible

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. We also accept Paypal which allows secure payment by credit or debit card. Other payment methods can be accepted.

For information about short stays at this property, please contact us by using the link to the owner’s web-site below. 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?

Early bookings discount - please ask.

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