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Gite |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Vinca in Prades

From £215 per week |  From £51 per night

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, no pets allowed

About the home

This comfortable house, typical of the region and tastefully decorated, sleeps 4 people and is conveniently situated in the thriving market town of Vinca.

In the heart of the Conflent Valley region, Vinca is on the shores of a large reservoir and also has a swimming or sailing lake. The town is nestled beneath Mount Canigou, the most impressive landmark of the region. There are a number of bars, restaurants and shops in the town, all within walking distance of the house.

We offer Satellite TV (in English) so you don't have to miss your favourite programmes.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Accommodation in the house consists of two comfortable bedrooms (one double, and one twin room) a kitchen, sitting and dining area, shower room and separate w.c.. There two terraces, one leading from the kitchen and the other from the double bedroom, so you can relax outdoors and enjoy those long summer evenings.

The kitchen is well equipped, and provides everything you should need for your holiday, and there is a washing machine downstairs in the shower room, should you need it. The sitting area is comfortably furnished combining modern features with the traditional French style, for your entertainment there is a TV and DVD player along with a small selection of DVDs.

As well as the spacious accommodation, we have tried to anticipate all your needs after a full day’s activity. All you need to do each day is enjoy your holiday, relax and plan what you will do tomorrow!

Further details

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

Bedding and towels can be supplied on request for a small additional charge (£14 per double bed per week, £7 per single bed per week).

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Two great terraces (1st and 2nd floor)

 

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Large airy double bedroom leads onto 2nd floor terrace

 

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Views from terrace over surrounding countryside

 

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Kitchen area leads onto 1st floor terrace - ideal for entertaining in the sun !

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region

Nestled beneath Mount Canigou and on the edge of a large mountain water lake with beautiful soft sanded beachfront (used for swimming and sailing), Vinca is a charming market town that combines the charm of a French village with the convenience of having restaurants, shops, bars and cafés. It is extremely convenient for all the main towns and visitor attractions of the region and in addition to this it is only 20 minutes from the historic Catalan capital of Perpignan, 30 minutes from the coast (Canet Plage & St. Cyprien) and 50 minutes from the main ski resorts (Font Romeu & Les Angles).

The Prades / Vinca area

Sites of interest in the surrounding area:

Villefranche-de-Conflent (Walled medieval town)
Grottes-des-Canalettes (Magnificent caves)
Geology Museum at Vernet-les-Bains (Incredible collection of over 10,000 fossils and minerals)
St.Martin-du-Canigou (an Abbey dating back to the 9th Century).
Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa Benedictine monks have been here since 578. The Abbey is pre-Romanesque and the cloister (in pink marble) Romanesque. Concerts during the festival Pablo Casals at nearby Prades.
Prieuré de Serrabona (literally, the Priory of the Good Mountain) Consecrated in 1151 and classified as a Monument Historique in 1838. Famous for its beautiful capitals in the cloister.

Popular activities in the surrounding area:

The little yellow train (Petit Train Jaune)… a fantastic train journey through and up into the Pyrenees.
Wintersports (Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, cross-country skiing etc.)
Golf at Marcevol (15 mins drive)
Thermal spa’s at Vernet les Bains, St. Thomas les Bains and Molitg les Bains
Adult and children's adventure park at Marquixanes
Watersports & sunbathing at Vinca Lake / beach
Indoor swimming at Ille-sur-Tet & Prades
Canyoning at the Gorges du Llech
Walking trails throughout the region (marked trails)
Mountain and road cycling throughout the region
Wine tasting at the various chateaux and caves.
Watersports at the coastal resorts and marina’s.

How to get there

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Fly to Perpignan via the low-cost airlines - Ryanair, Flybe, BMIbaby, or Air France - Vinca is just 30 minutes from the airport.

Alternatively fly to (in order of closeness) Girona 80 mins (Spain), Carcassonne 90 mins, Montpellier 2 hrs, Nimes 2 hrs 20 mins, Barcelona 2.5 hrs or Toulouse 2.5 hrs using low cost airlines Ryanair, Easyjet, FlyBe, Jet 2 or British Airways and 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. Pass Ille-sur-Tet and then about 8 km further you will reach Vinca.

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 from there Vinca is a 25 minute train ride away.

Activities near Prades

Guestbook for Vinca Maison Iris

We had a really lovely stay in Vinca - we don't have a car so we found it ideal for us - we used the local train and did a lot of walking and exploring of the beautiful area. We had everything we needed in the house and village. With thanks Ruth April 2011

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low	7 Apr 12	2 Jun 12	290£ 290	5858	5858	Flexible
Spring Bank Holiday	2 Jun 12	9 Jun 12	320£ 320	6060	6060	Flexible
Early SUmmer	9 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	290£ 290	5858	5858	Flexible
Summer	30 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	320£ 320	6060	6060	Flexible
High Summer	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	385£ 385	7070	7070	Flexible
Summer	1 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	320£ 320	6060	6060	Flexible
Late Summer	15 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	290£ 290	5858	5858	Flexible
Autumn	29 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	215£ 215	5151	5151	Flexible
Autumn School Holiday	20 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	290£ 290	5858	5858	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?

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