Villa Bonne Vie
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About the home
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.
Check out the comments in our guestbook.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Argeles sur mer, 10km |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 shower rooms |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ |
| 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
Free Wifi and Free phone calls to UK landlines
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 pool with its transparent domed cover is very effectively heated by the sun during the summer. 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 April 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 (see "send enquiry" section below for link).
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Share videoThe 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.
The 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
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| Airport: | Perpignan: 20 km |
| Railway: | Argeles: 8 km |
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.
Activities near Saint Genis des Fontaines
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Walking holidays
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 08 Sep 2011 |
We had a fantastic holiday in this well equipped house. The home was great for our needs and comfortably accomodated 4 adults and 3 children. We know the village very well, and we able to walk to friends locally, walk to the Boulangerie, and drive to the Carrefour in 3 minutes. The house was a great base for touring around the amazing countryside, close to the beach and village shops. The air conditioning, pool, wi-fi and SKY were a big bonus for us, and especially the children! Owners were very helpful both prior and during our stay, thankyou .Local reps. were friendly & helpful too. We would recommend this property and would love to return again! Response: Many thanks for your kind comments. We are pleased that you had a good time and that our villa met your expectations. |
19 Aug 2011 |
We had a lovely two week stay in this villa. We travelled to France by train and managed to cope without a car. The area is very much set up for car drivers so this was a bit tricky, however, there are some lovely shops in the village and we managed comfortably by not venturing to the local Carrefour ( there are also buses and taxis near by). We also discovered a couple of other villages that were walkable though some lovely countryside. The villa and pool were excellent and we spent every afternoon swimming. The pool cover meant it is was very safe for the children ( aged 6 and 3) and it also gave useful coverage when the sun was really hot. The lay out of the rooms is also incredibly good and easily allows two families or two groups of travellers to have a little privacy. The kitchen had everything we needed for some lovely French cooking! (the local tomatos and Nectarines are amazing).We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend it to others. Response: Many thanks for your kind words. It is good to know that it is possible to have such an enjoyable time without the use of a car. We hope to be able to welcome you again should you return to the region. |
24 Jul 2011 |
Well kept and equipped, clean, good information before arrival and in the house, is the first things who pops up in my mind after renting the villa for two weeks. The couple who tend the property... more |
Guestbook for Villa Bonne Vie
"What a little gem. The villa is well situated on the edge of St Genis and within a very short drive to the supermarket. As soon as you walk in it feels like home and contains everything you could possibly need for a great family stay. For us it was the little touches such as ample socket adaptors, an excellent supply of crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils and so on) Not to mention brilliant home entertainments systems (should you happen to have a wet day) wi-fi and free telephone calls." BB Leicestershire - August 2010
"The holiday was fantastic, villa fantastic, you both have thought of everything a family requires on their holiday and the taste of décor and layout of outside facilities and pool was superb. Would recommend this villa to all my family and friends and look forward to using the villa again." CP Scotland - August 2010
"We had a lovely time in the villa. It is wonderfully equipped - a real home from home with every creature comfort and appliance you can think of (even a sewing kit)! The place is extremely child friendly and safe, and the pool was just fantastic for our three who spent most of their waking hours in the water! A big thumbs up from the Norwegian jury!" - SS Norway - July 2010
"We had a lovely holiday in this delightfull villa which is well equipped to a high standard. It has everything you could wish for and is situatated on the edge of a pretty little village. We are looking forward to going back" - Thornbury - July 2010
"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 - Sept 2009
"Your Villa was perfect for us with the beaches and several wine areas nearby" EW Norway
If you have visited our villa why not add your own comments by signing into the guestbook on our website.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Peak season | 8 Jul 11 | 31 Aug 11 | £ 1150 | - | - | 2 Weeks |
| Mid season | 31 Aug 11 | 28 Sep 11 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 28 Sep 11 | 11 Apr 12 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid season | 11 Apr 12 | 13 Jun 12 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High season | 13 Jun 12 | 27 Jun 12 | £ 1000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Peak season | 27 Jun 12 | 29 Aug 12 | £ 1150 | - | - | 2 Weeks |
| Mid season | 29 Aug 12 | 19 Sep 12 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Bookings are normally Wednesday to Wednesday.
Other start days might be possible outside high season.
20% 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. Now plus FREE PHONE CALLS to landlines in UK and many other countries
The villa must be left in a reasonable state of cleanliness or an additional cleaning fee may be applied.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Philip Taylor
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This villa has received 4 reviews from previous guests.  |
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