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Gite |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Codalet in Prades

From £500 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

4 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Les Volets Vermeilles is a sunny, bright and welcoming village house in the tranquil heart of Codalet, a small village on the outskirts of Prades in the lush Conflent valley of the Pyrenees Orientales.

Our lovely three-bedroom gite comfortably sleeps six people in one double room and two spacious twin rooms. The private, walled garden with pool (3.5m x 3.5m) and shady patio is equipped with dining table, chairs and sun-loungers.

45 minutes’ drive to the Mediterranean beaches, 45 minutes from the Pyrenean ski resorts (by car, train or bus) and just a 10-minute stroll into Prades itself, Les Volets Vermeilles is a perfect base to cater for all your holiday plans.

Facilities

Further details outdoors:
There is ample free parking in the village within sight of the house. Guests are welcome to use our bicycle, but the house is so close to Prades that the stroll is just as pleasant. The terrace from the living room looks onto the village square, and boasts a perfect view of the Canigou mountain beyond.

The garden is set in the walls of the old barn with a raised decking area, garden and shady patio. The plunge pool is available from May - September and is heated naturally by the sun.

Further details

Changeover days are Saturdays but this is flexible outside the high season.

Linen & cleaning:
Linen and bathroom towels are provided and laundered at no extra cost.
The house is cleaned after each let, but we do ask guests to leave the property as they found it.

Children & Elderly guests:
As there is a balcony on the third floor, we believe the house is unsuitable for young children. One of the staircases is quite steep, and, as the house is arranged over 4 floors, would be unsuitable for people who have difficulty climbing stairs. Children must be supervised at all time in the walled garden/pool area.

Smoking:
Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the house.

Conditions

Booking conditions apply. Please refer to our website for further information: giteprades.com

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Les Volets Vermeilles

 

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View of the Canigou from one of the bedrooms

 

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Pool and decking

 

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Perfect lunchtime patio area

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region

There is something for everyone in this area of France. The climate is the warmest in the country, with over 300 days of sunshine a year, mild winters and glorious summers. Water from the mountains irrigates the valley, so despite the low rainfall it never looks parched and dry.

The area is peppered with Cathar castles, vineyards, historic towns and spas. Whether you’re looking for sports activities, relaxation, pampering or history, the area around Codalet is full of ideas to inspire your holiday.

The Prades / Codalet area

The charming village of Codalet is perfectly placed at the edge of the market town of Prades with the Canigou and surrounding countryside on its doorstep. Cycling trails start here up into the foothills of the mountains and ramblers will love the many signposted walks which criss-cross the region.

Just one kilometre out of the village you'll find the beautiful Abbaye de Saint Michel-de-Cuxa which hosts numerous musical recitals during the summer months as part of the Pablo Casals Festival.

Prades itself is a pretty, bustling town with plenty to occupy visitors. There is a great range of local shops, cafes and restaurants and the square hosts a farmer's market twice a week.

How to get there

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Perpignan airport is served daily by Ryanair, BMI Baby and Flybe from the UK and Brussels and is the most convenient airport for Prades. Flights go from London Stansted, Southampton, Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester. Other regional airports are Carcassonne (1 hour 45 mins away), Toulouse (2 hours 35 mins) and Girona, Spain (1hour 45 mins) and are all served by low-cost airlines.

Codalet lies just off the N116, a half-hour drive through the peach orchards and vineyards from the A9 motorway, which passes to the east of Perpignan and the west of its airport. To save driving (and petrol), the Motorail from Calais will take you and your car to Narbonne overnight. It’s then just a one hour drive to Codalet.

Alternatively, nearby Prades is served by local trains from Perpignan, linking it to all major European cities including London via the Eurostar.

Activities near Prades

Reviews

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25 Sep 2011

“The perfect getaway” We spent a wonderfully relaxing week at the house in July 2011 and cannot recommend it highly enough. It's very well situated, 45 minutes from Perpignan. We got the TGV (around 5 hours... more

18 Sep 2011

“A lovely relaxing place for R&R” Booked as a last minute get-away, we were delighted with this authentic French gite. Split over four floors, there was masses of space (for two people) but maybe a bit of a squeeze for 6, especially... more

09 Aug 2011

“Lovely House in a Gorgeous Setting” We a a mature married couple that stayed for 2 weeks in July at Les Volets, and had a wonderful time! So much to do and explore in this region, there was still lots we were unable to do in 2 weeks! Amazing views from both sides of the house, and a lovely garden, but so many places to explore - absolutely brilliant if you have a car, though not essential for many places. Whether you like beautiful walks, climbing mountains, going to the beach, or after a bit of history (eg: cathar castles recommended), its all here. Prades itself has a beautiful market square and a nice little buzz about it. We were lucky enough to visit on Bastille Day, when it really came to life!!! Amazing for a town with just 7,000 people! Codalet itself and the setting of the house it really something special, but very sleepy and historic - if thats what you like then this is the place! Lots of easy little walks into Prades - 15 mins max. So many of the "most beautiful villages in France" around here such as Eus and Villefranche (like a mini Carcassonne) all worth a visit. You can climb Mount Canigou if you like (9,000ft), or visit the Cathar castles (Queribus I partic liked). If you have a car, then a day trip to Collioure on the coast near spanish border is a must - gorgeous! (1 hours drive) - what a perfect day trip. We would definately come back. Simon and Jen

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13 Jun 2011

“A superb break - recommended!” We really enjoyed our two week stay at Les Volets. We booked for 2 weeks in January and found the whole booking process very efficient. We arrived and found the place no problem at all and we loved it! It was very authentically french, and everything was clean and well presented and was every thing we needed and expected. As we stayed out of season we did not use the outdoor space, but the pool and outdoor courtyard was really impressive and would be a big bonus in the summer. The area was excellent for walking and we also visited various beaches too which were only 45 mins away aswell. There is a book that people have left comments and tips in of places to go and what to see and we did plan a lot of our days according to others suggestions, and this was something we really liked. All in all we had an amazing break and when you get there and start opening all the shutters you simply will not believe the views, every single one is amazing. Wait till you get into the lounge and look out over the courtyard and towards the mountains. Thanks Olivia and family for a super break.

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"Thank you for letting us use your lovely property with those gorgeous views - they are etched in our memories forever." Audrey & friends, Middlesex.

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in France, and loved your house. Many thanks." Catrin & family from Cambridgeshire

"We're now back home and missing Les Volets Vermeilles already!  We had a wonderful 2 weeks - we really enjoyed the house, the area and the heat! There is so much variety that we were spoilt for choice!"

"The back garden is just heaven! Thank you for this refuge. Pure magic!"

"We loved your house and had a great time. The weather was so hot that we didn't venture far from Codalet and Prades but made great use of the patio and the deck and pool."

"I think I speak for everyone that a great time was had by all and that your house is amazing! It was LOVELY and relaxing: great food, wine, company etc and the skiing was excellent."

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Winter	28 Nov 09	27 Feb 10	600£ 600	0-	0-	Flexible
Spring	27 Feb 10	1 May 10	500£ 500	0-	0-	Flexible
Summer	1 May 10	3 Jul 10	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	3 Jul 10	1 Oct 10	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	1 Oct 10	5 Dec 10	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	5 Dec 10	6 Mar 11	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring	6 Mar 11	1 May 11	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer	1 May 11	3 Jul 11	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	3 Jul 11	25 Sep 11	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn/winter	25 Sep 11	4 Mar 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring	4 Mar 12	29 Apr 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Early Summer	29 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	1 Jul 12	30 Sep 12	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn/winter	30 Sep 12	3 Mar 13	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

We accept personal cheques or bank transfers as payment. Please note that these must clear before a booking can be confirmed.

A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your booking with the remainder of the payment due 6 weeks before the start of the rental.

A refundable damage deposit of £150 is payable at the point of booking.

There are no refunds for cancellations within four weeks of the start of the booking.

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