Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.1 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Situated in the vibrant small market town of Vinca, this beautiful Maison de Village, is just 40m from the heart of the historic medieval village, but is tucked away down a quiet street so as soon as you arrive you'll just have to relax ! The large rooftop terrace has spectacular views of the village rooftops and mountains beyond and is equipped with sun loungers and dining table and chairs for 6, so it's an ideal place to entertain friends in the warm summer evenings.
The living areas within the house are arranged over two floors. The lower floor is devoted to a cozy sitting / dining area with a fantastic woodburner for those winter and spring evenings. Slightly raised above this area is the kitchen area so it's a great place to prepare your meals and chat to friends at the same time.
Moving up to the next floor, the two bedrooms and bathroom can be found. Both bedrooms have windows overlooking the narrow street below and have plenty of storage space for all your holiday needs. One bedroom has a king size bed whilst the other has been equipped with a double sofa bed. The bathroom is shared between the two bedrooms and has the luxurious benefit of having a massage shower system to relax and unwind at the end of the day.
Sitting Room
Mount Canigou dominates the skyline
Master Bedroom
The view over rooftops from the terrace is breathtaking
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/53434
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!
For swiming, there is a lake in the village, 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 (65 minute drive to the ski resorts).
Prades / Vinca area
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).
It also has the great advantage that it has a train station just a few minute walk from the centre of the village, which means that it is an ideal place to just arrive by train, relax and unwind.
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
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.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perpignan: 40 km
Railway:
Vinca
Ferry:
Santander: 785 km
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), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 3, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels.
Further details indoors: The exterior of the property is all rooftop ! With the whole roof devoted to the terrace, you will never be short of space.
Further details outdoors: The exterior of the property is all rooftop ! With the whole roof devoted to the terrace, you will never be short of space.
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 per week, €7.50 per single bed per week).
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Bookings must be confirmed by payment of a 25% non-refundable deposit. The remainder of the payment must be paid three weeks prior to arrival. Payments are processed via Paypal which allows secure payment by credit or debit card as well as by bank transfer.
Guests should normally arrive after 1500hrs. Departures should normally be before 1000hrs. These times can be modified by prior arrangement.
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.
Guestbook for Vinca - Maison de Cerise
' We had a lovely holiday. The property was just right for us, and very well decorated & equipped. Vinca was a great little town - big enough to have all the facilities we needed, but small enough to have a really friendly feel. The train journey was nice and easy, and being based on a train line made visiting other places a piece of cake. Overall, we were very happy with the service you provided,Thanks ', G.G. July 2008 UK.
' What a wonderful time we spent in Vinca and especially in your cosy little house on Rue d’Esteve. I got so attached that I did not want to leave. Vinca was exactly the size town we were looking for; calm, old world, relaxed and charming people. We will recommend it highly! We danced in the village square under a full moon at the local fete and sampled the local delights of which there are many! Merci encore ', A.B - Aug 208 - Ireland
We really enjoyed our stay & found the house delightful - just what we needed. We would like to return to the area as we felt we barely touched the surface of things to do & see; so when time permits we will be back in touch. - JL - Sept 08 - UK
We had a wonderful time in and around Vinca. The house was ideal, very comfortable and in a great location. We found the locals really friendly and enjoyed a few great days out on the mountains. I will definitely look to return in the future. Look forward to returning soon. M.H - Oct 08 - UK
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 53434
Name:
Julie Waldren
Company:
Lets Holiday France
Tel:
+33 (0)468 96 08 01
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