St Cyprien holiday apartment rental, St Cyprien Sud with shared pool, walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace

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Les Fregates (apartment)

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Les Fregates is a very attractive complex of apartments, set in beautifully matured and maintained grounds right next to a long, sandy beach. With beautiful views across the to the sea one way and to the Pyrennes the other, the apartment overlooks the communal pools which have a grassed area for sun bathing. There is a very useful and well stocked shop within the complex, with further, more extensive shopping and dining facilities nearby. The location of the apartment is ideal - right on the beach and in a peaceful setting, yet convenient for the bustling Port area with its many restaurants and entertainments. The apartment has its own parking space within a private, gated car park.

The surrounding area has a fantastic variety of activities and places of intest, culturally, scenically and historically. Our family has been visiting the region for 30 years and we are still discovering new things to see and do! The area has been developed sympathetically to provide visitors with all they need (and more) and yet has still retained its charm and beauty and a strong sense of Cathar history.

View from balcony of main pool and sea	Returning with fresh croissants from the shop
The apartments are right on the beach	Living room with table set for two

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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region

The region of Languedoc-Rousillon has a fantastic array of activities and sight seeing on offer. Not only does it benefit from 125 miles of golden sandy sun-drenched beaches boasting the highest annual sunshine in the whole of France, but also from the beauty and cultural wealth of the Pyrenean foothills. There are many towns, cities and villages to visit such as Perpignan and its 14th century fortifications; the spectacular Ancient medieval fortress of Carcasonne; Castelnou, a delightful fortified village built on the summit of a mountain in the Pyrenees; Port Vendres, a picturesque fishing harbour and Ceret, a town favoured by many famous artists and where, in Catalan tradition, you can see activities such as sardana dancing. Picturesque Villefranche de Confluent is well worth a visit and from there you can take a ride on "Le Petit Train Jaune" through beautiful mountain scenery to "La Tour de Carol". The nearby villages of both Elne, with its ancient cloisters and butterfly sanctuary and Collioure, surely one of the most picturesque fishing villages on the whole coast, with narrow cobbled streets and lovely little boutique shops, must both be seen. The Spanish border is only a 30 minute drive and Barcelona only about 2 hours. The Dali Museum in Figueras , the pretty village of Cadaques, and the tax free shopping town of Le Perthus as well as Barcelona, make great excursions into Spain.
There are also numerous natural sights to enjoy such as the nature reserves of the Mas Larrieu on the coast and the Forest of La Massane in the Albères Mountains. Many natural wonders can be visited in the region like the La Fou Gorges at Arles-sur-Tech, the amazing rock formations, “Les Orgues” near Ille-sur-Tet and the Grandes Canalettes Caves at Villefranche-de-Conflent.

St Cyprien / St Cyprien Sud area

There are local attractions, activities and things going on nearby to suit people of all ages and interests.
• Huge range of water sports available including sailing, windsurfing, kite surfing, scuba-diving and snorkeling.
• Fishing and deep sea fishing available at the harbour.
• Aqualand, the regions largest Water Theme Park is just a few minutes away
• Golf de St Cyprien with 27 holes is one of the country’s top golfing destinations (plus 5 other courses within driving distance).
• Adventure land, only a few minutes drive away offers great entertainment, particularly for juniors and teenagers with a huge tree top assault course and Canyoning in one of the largest man-made canyon terrains.
• A large sports complex in St Cyprien, Le Grand Stad, offers tennis, squash, badminton, gym etc.
• Horse riding , Cycle Hire, Quad biking, Karting all available nearby
• St Cyprien Port offers a lively nightlife with numerous good restaurants, bars, clubs, shops and a casino.
• Argeles, the next town down the coast offers an equally good array of shops, restaurants etc
• Excellent local market twice a week
• Lovely boutique shopping and art galleries to visit in Collioure.
• A constantly changing variety of traveling shows visit the area.
• Several local vineyards to visit offering winetasting.
• Many beautiful local walks, including the Etang de Canet, a saltwater lagoon and nature reserve and home to flamingos and rare birds.
• Sitting on the balcony with a glass of excellent local wine, listening to the crickets and watching the sun go down over the sea! (Ah, pure bliss!!).

How to get there

Many low cost flight options (Ryanair, Easyjet, Flybe, Bmibaby, Monarch) available to several airports in the region from locations throughout UK and Ireland.

- Perpignan (15km, 25 mins).
-Girona (approx 1hr) (Ryanair call this Barcelona Girona, but it is much nearer than Barcelona!)
-Carcassonne (approx 90 mins).
-Barcelona (approx 2 hours)
-Montpellier (approx 90 mins)
-Nimes (approx 2 hours)
-Toulouse (approx 2 hours)
-Montpellier (90 mins - 2 hours)

- Car hire can be pre-booked via internet (eg www.autoeurope.co.uk) or often at a good rate through airlines. Car Hire in Spain can sometimes be cheaper. Alternatively taxis can be pre-booked to take you from the airport to the apartment (approx 45 euros) or the local buses services can be used.

- Rail Travel - TGV to Perpignan. Nearest Station Elne (6km)

- By car from Calais (750 miles, approx 12 hrs drive on autoroute or take a scenic route with stopover(s) to see some of France.)

Activities near St Cyprien

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The second floor apartment is well appointed and has been furnished and equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. It is ideally suited to a couple or family / group of up to four. There is an entrance hall with a large built-in wardrobe, further shelving and doors to the main living area and to the bathroom which has a bath with shower over, sink with cupboard and WC. The living area is pleasantly furnished with a sofa bed (making two singles), side table, shelving unit and a folding dining table and chairs should you wish to eat inside. There is a well equipped mini-kitchen area which has very adequate facilities to be fully self-catering for those who wish to make the most of the wonderful fresh local produce (not to mention the local wine!). Off the living area there is a door to the bedroom and sliding doors out onto the beautifully sunny balcony, with dining table, parasol and comfortable chairs - ideal for eating al fresco and relaxing in the evening with a glass of wine. The bedroom, whilst compact in size, is pleasantly furnished with a comfortable double bed and small wardrobe / dressing table and has a window overlooking the pool and with views across to the sea. The apartment also has a CD player / radio and electric fans to keep you cool in the hot summer months! Plenty of information is provided at the apartment on the many places to eat out locally and the numerous things to do and see in the area.

Further details outdoors:
There are two pools, one large with shallow and deep ends and one smaller toddler pool. The pool area also has a pool house with WC and a grassy area for sun-bathing. Entry is strictly limited (by key) to residents and their tenants. Please note that the pool is open between 1st June and 30th September.

There is a very good and useful small shop on site, supplying fresh bread (baked on the premises), croissants, rotisserie chickens and a good range of other products. There are also more extensive shopping facilities nearby.

The apartments have some shared garden / grassed areas near the shop.

There are public telephones next to the apartment complex.

The apartment has an allocated parking space within the gated car park.

Further details

Pool is open between 1st June and 30th September. Shop on site may be closed or have reduced opening hours in low season.

Changeover day is usually on Sunday (when cheaper flights are usually available than on Saturdays), although we will try, when possible, to accommodate you if a different day is required.

Conditions

A deposit of £100 is required to secure your booking. Final balance balance due 6 weeks prior to departure.

A summary of the simple booking procedure and a booking form is emailed back to you with confirmation of availability and rental charge when you make an enquiry.

A wide range of information is kept at the apartment about the local area, where to eat and shop, places to visit and things to do. We also provide guests with some information before their holiday, including details of places to eat within walking distance of the apartment.

A £100 refundable breakages/ damages deposit is required with the final payment and will be returned to you once the keys are returned safely to us.

This is a no-smoking apartment and pets are not permitted.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
March 2008	2 Mar 08	30 Mar 08	139£  139	0-	0-	1 Week
April 2008	30 Mar 08	27 Apr 08	180£  180	0-	0-	1 Week
May 2008	27 Apr 08	25 May 08	195£  195	0-	0-	1 Week
June 2008	25 May 08	29 Jun 08	295£  295	0-	0-	1 Week
July / August 2008	29 Jun 08	7 Sep 08	395£  395	0-	0-	1 Week
September 2008	7 Sep 08	28 Sep 08	295£  295	0-	0-	1 Week
October 2008	28 Sep 08	2 Nov 08	190£  190	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Bed linen is included in these prices. Please provide your own bathroom and beach towels.

We ask guests to leave the apartment clean and tidy for the next guests, as you would wish to find it. If you wish the cleaning to be done for you, this can be booked in advance at a cost of £35. Our local cleaning lady supplies clean linen (included in rental) and ensures the apartment is always clean and tidy for new guests.

Part weeks may be possible, except during July and August - please enquire about pricing.

A discount can be offered for rentals of more than 2 weeks (other than during July and August) - please enquire.

Guestbook

"Wonderful holiday. The apartment was so comfortable and so much to see and do! We'll be back" The N. Family, Hants. ) Aug '05 and returning '07

"I have passed on your details to several friends - we had such a good holiday at Les Fregates. Thank you for making it such an enjoyable stay with your very useful information file". GB and JG, Bristol. June 05

"Great apartment, beach, local restaurants and two weeks of sun- what more could you want!" Mr and Mrs M. Essex, May/June 06

"We would like to say many thanks for the use of the apartment last week, the equipment and information there are fantastic, we made good use of them.....We had an excellent week and thououghly enjoyed the region and the accommodation, we shall no doubt go again sometime." Mr and Mrs S., Coventry, August 06

"We wish to expressly thank you for the comprehensive instructions and restaurant info etc. that you sent. It was way above what one would expect when booking holiday accom and we both thought it was both professional and very friendly, thank you very much." Mr and Mrs M, Dublin, July 06

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/10242

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/10242

Contact details for home 10242 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Caroline Muddle
Tel:	+44 (0)1727 864804
Mobile:	+44 (0)7957 341409
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