No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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Villa Bonne Vie is perfectly situated in St Genis des Fontaines, 5 minutes walk from the village centre and only one minute from open countryside. It has a sunny aspect, covered pool and every facility to accommodate up to 8 people plus baby.
This comfortable, modern, villa is furnished to a high standard and offers views towards the Alberes. It has a separate kitchen, large garage/utility area, lounge/dining room, 4 large bedrooms, 2 shower rooms and 2 WCs. There is a south facing sun terrace with covered pool to the rear and gardens to the side and front. It is ideal for those who wish to get away from it all and excellent for families. With two bedrooms, a shower room and a WC downstairs and the same combination upstairs, it would also suit two families who wish to holiday together.
Sunny rear terrace
Lounge
Pool
View of Les Alberes
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region
The Pyrenees Orientales is the southernmost of Languedoc-Roussillon’s 5 Departments. There are many opportunities for walking or cycling. Along the coast there are several resorts with lively promenades and long sandy beaches, although you may prefer to visit the delightful fishing village of Collioure, one of the pearls of the Mediterranean, made famous by artists such as Matisse, Dali and Picasso. South of Collioure you come to Banyuls sur Mer, famous for the sweet aperitif that bears its name. From there you can take the coast road into Spain for lunch and other bargains.
Inland, the regional capital, Perpignan, (20 minutes drive) is well worth a visit with excellent shopping and much of interest including the summer castle of the Kings of Mallorca. En route to Perpignan are Palau del Vidre, famous for its decorative glassware, and the delightful old quarter of Elne. A little beyond Elne is the charming mountain village of Castelnou. See our web site for further details.
Saint Genis des Fontaines area
St Genis is a delightful, quiet village 30 km to the south of Perpignan and only 8 km inland from the Mediterranean beaches at Argeles-sur-mer - listed in the top 6 beaches in France. The village offers a playground for children, a boulodrome, a trim trail, two tennis courts, cycling and rambling paths, horse riding. There is a market on Tuesdays and Fridays selling local produce. The village is famous for its 10th century Romanesque Abbey, the Saint-Michel. There is a full range of shops; bank, tabac, post office, chemist, doctor, dentist, supermarket, cafes, boulangeries, restaurants and bars. The close proximity of the villa to the Auberge des Alberes means that you can enjoy plenty of the excellent local wine with your meal.
How to get there
BUDGET FLIGHTS
There are 5 airports which are, in our opinion, within reasonable driving distance of St Genis. In all cases fast autoroute travel is available for most of the journey. The airports ( with approximate distances ) are:
Perpignan 17 miles Girona 52 miles Beziers 82 miles Carcassonne 93 miles Toulouse 152 miles
The low price airlines, Easyjet, Ryanair and Fly-be, between them offer flights from most areas of the UK. The general rule is that the earlier you book the cheaper the flights, but watch our for the regular special deals. To get the best prices it is also worth considering driving to another UK airport. For example, being in Bristol, our preferred options are Bristol - Beziers or Bristol - Toulouse. However we also drive to Stansted for the wider range of flights including Stansted - Perpignan. Airline links are available on our web site.
Generally, for visits of a single week, flying is the cheaper option, even taking the cost of a hire car into account. For 2 weeks the driving option becomes more cost effective with many cheap hotels available for overnight stops. When comparing costs don't forget the autoroute tolls if you wish to make quick progress.
SELF DRIVE
We have been visiting France for many years and enjoy the driving but you need to be aware that it is a long journey (over 700 miles in France). However the tolls mean that the autoroutes are usually quiet and fast. Furthermore there are plenty of budget price hotels which offer excellent value for money and are ideally situated near motorway junctions. There are several alternative routes and we would be very happy to provide advice. Our preferred route which takes you over the spectacular new Millau bridge. We are happy to provide advice.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perpignan: 20 km
Railway:
Argeles: 8 km
Activities near Saint Genis des Fontaines
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The spacious villa is light and bright and built with best quality materials. The structure incorporates a high level of insulation to ensure maximum comfort all the year. All windows are double glazed and fitted with shutters. There is a reversible air conditioning system.
3 Large double bedrooms and one twin bedroom with cot. All bedrooms have large fitted wardrobes. Major UK TV channels and radio stations available
Washing machine in utility area at rear of garage.
Further details outdoors: There is a large terrace at the rear with plenty of garden furniture, a small lawned area with lemon tree and a large stone bar-b-cue. Two sets of French windows are shaded by a retractable awning. The pool cover and gate to the side make the rear garden totally enclosed and child friendly. The side/front garden is walled and has lawns and shrubs. There is a small gate for pedestrian access to the side door. A well provides water for the automatic garden irrigation. The integral garage is accessed from a short drive to the side of the front garden.
Further details
Swimming pool only available May to September. English/French speaking representative available if needed.
Conditions
A deposit is 30% of rental price is payable on booking. The balance of the rent together with a security deposit of £300 is payable not less than 8 weeks before the start of the rental period. Full Booking Conditions available on our personal web site.. Booking form available to download on our personal web site.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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30 Sep 09
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500£500
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1 Apr 10
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750£750
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17 Jun 10
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1100£1,100
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8 Sep 10
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750£750
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Bookings are normally Wednesday to Wednesday.
Other start dates might be possible outside high season.
10% discount for third and subsequent weeks.
Special deals available at certain times of year - see owner's website for details (bottom of page).
The above rates are inclusive of all water, electricity, cleaning, linen and towels.
The villa must be left in a reasonable state of cleanliness or an additional cleaning fee may be applied.
Guestbook for Villa Bonne Vie
"Lovely holiday thanks! The villa is perfect and in an ideal location.....The pool and the barbecue topped it off. Looking forward to going back already!" Sara and Nick
"Your Villa was perfect for us with the beaches and several wine areas nearby" EW Norway
"A fabulous 2 week stay. Thanks for everything that made us so comfortable and relaxed" Thomas family, Bristol
"St Genis is lovely and perfectly located for all sorts of activities and days out"
If you have visited our villa why not add your own comments by signing into the guestbook on our website.
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Phil and Maureen Taylor
Tel:
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