Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Holiday villa, with two little gardens, one at the front, with garden table, chairs and barbecue, the other at the back. Downstairs, dining room containing table and chairs, one sofa, two buffets and a TV cupboard, TV, hifi. Equipped kitchen with washing machine. WC separate from bathroom. At the back, small bedroom with folding double bed. Upstairs, large mezzanine containing one king size bed, one single bed, one sofa, coffee table and chest of drawers.
Sitting Room/Dining Room
Back of Mezzanine
The Beach
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region
Close to the Pyrénées mountains and the Mediterranean coast, this region is an ideal place to enjoy a lovely holiday by the beach, the mountains or the countryside. The climate is generally very hot in the summer and the winters are getting warmer and warmer every year.
Tourism is in full expansion and many activities are available to ensure that you spend a great time in our region. Here are a few of the many things you can do over here :
- bus excursions to Andorra, Spain, Cerdagne (www.cars-verts-voyages.com) - visiting prehistoric caves -> Tautavel (www.tautavel.com) -> Fontrabiouse (www.fontrabiouse.fr) -> Villefranche (www.3grottes.com) - diving in Banyuls or Argelès (www.argeles-plongee.com) - visit monuments : -> Abbey in St Genis des Fontaines (www.ville-saintgenisdesfontaines.fr) -> Prieuré de Marcevol XIIè -> Força Réal in Millas -> Abbaye Saint Michel de Cuixa (http://monsite.wanadoo.fr/abbaye.cuixa) - visit dinosaure museum in Espéraza (www.dinosauria.org) - Gorges de Galamus, de la Fou (www.tourisme-haut-vallespir.com) - Farm visiting - 1000 Flower labyrinth (www.laby66.com) - Sweetcorn Labyrinth (www.jardin-ariane.com) - Les Orgues d'Illes : discover a unique landscape of fairies chimneys (www.ille-sur-tet.com) - visit castles in Salses, Bellegarde in Perthus (www.monum.fr) - Guided tour of Cellier des Templiers, wine tasting (www.banyuls.com) - Crocodile Farm in Pierreplate - Bungee jumping and space jump in Prats de Mollo la Preste - Turtle Valley in Sorède (www.lavalleedestortues.com) - Animal Park in Les Angles (www.faune.pyreneenne.com) - African Animal Park in Sigean (www.reserveafricainesigean.com) - Live Farm in St André - Four Solaire in Odeillo (www.promes.cnrs.fr/TOUT-PUBLIC/Exposition/index.htm) - Glass makers in Palau del Vidre - Adventure Park in Marquixanes (www.exterieur-nature.com) - Aquarium in Canet (www.ot-canet.fr) - Eagle Show in Valmy (www.lesaiglesdevalmy.com)
If you want more details about the region, please visit the following website : http://www.perpignantourisme.com
St Cyprien / St Cyprien Plage area
St Cyprien is like a little "St Tropez". You don't really need the car to get around. A little train can take you to the port and back (www.train-touristique-st-cyprien.com).
Many touristic activities are available in and around St Cyprien. - water park (www.aqualand.fr) - boat rental (www.sunsud.fr) - cruises (www.lodos.fr / www.roussillon-croisieres.com) - jet ski (www.stcypjetevasion.net) - rollers hiring - karting (www.ludikart.com) - fishing - horseriding - golf (www.saintcyprien-golfresort.com) - mini golf (www.espace-loisirs-nature.com) - Butterfly Farm (www.tropique-du-papillon.com) - Kayak de mer (www.kayakmer.net) - Wind surf - Mountain biking - Beach volley - Acrobatic Forest Park and Canyoning Park (www.argeles-aventure.com) - ULM - parachute ascensionnel - daily criuses in catamaran - miniature park (www.espace.loisirs.nature.com) - Botanic Park in Les Capellans, St Cyprien (saint-cyprien.com) - Tennis - Squash - Badminton - Body Building - Fitness - Bowling (www.plazabowl.fr)
To discover more about St Cyprien, you can visit the following website : http://www.saint-cyprien.com.
Some of the highlights of the summer are the fireworks on 14th July and on 15th/16th August. Once in a life time you should try to live the experience of 16th August Fireworks in Collioure. Get a train to Collioure from Elne station (many special trains), spend the day there, have a picnic on the beach and enjoy the night show ! A great day and evening out to remember.
How to get there
You can fly at very low prices to Perpignan Airport or Gerona Airport (Spain) Direct flights are available from London Stansted and Birmingham with Ryanair, Manchester with Bmibaby and Southampton with Flybe. Please consult the websites for price and availability. Do not forget the rental goes from Sunday to Sunday !
Here are a few examples to give you a rough idea of what time planes depart and arrive. This information may change - please do refer to the different company websites mentionned below :
From Manchester Airport (bmibaby.com) £35.99 Sun 06 Jul 2008 - Flight WW 3231 - dep.06:10 / arr. 09:15 £48.99 Sun 13 Jul 2008 - Flight WW 3232 - dep.09:40 / arr. 11:00 (return)
From Southampton Airport (flybe.com) £50.63 Sun 06 Jul 2008 - Depart 13:50 / Arrive 17:00 £80.63 Sun 13 Jul 2008 - Depart 17:25 / Arrive 18:30 (return)
You can get more information, (including the WEATHER in Perpignan) on Perpignan Airport's website : http://www.perpignan.cci.fr/2-13674-Accueil.php It will also give you information about shuttles (from the Airport to Perpignan but there is no bus going from the Airport to St Cyprien), taxis, car rental etc.
Information about how to get to the house will be sent to you prior to your departure.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perpignan Airport: 15 km
Railway:
Elne: 5 km
Activities near St Cyprien
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The house is located in a small residence. Away from main road and car park, it's peaceful and quiet. There is a private parking space. Facing east/ouest, the back garden gets the sun in the morning, and the front garden in the evening. The communal swimming pool is open from 1st June until 30th September from 9 am til 9 pm. It's safe for children as you need a key to access it. It's not too deep. The house is non smoking.
Further details outdoors: - Commercial Centre nearby (300 meters) where you can find a baker, a small supermarket, wine shop, fish shop, vegetable shop, bouchers, restaurant, pizzeria, clothes shops, tobbacco. - Phone box in the car park. - Within walking distance of the sea (800 meters - 10 mn walk max. when you take your time). You can take a walk on the marina to see the boats, you can even get a shuttle boat that takes you from the commercial centre to the old port. To get to the beach, it's quicker to follow the main road. Along it, an earth path surrounded by grass and trees, leads you to the turning bridge and then to the beach. It's fun to see the bridge turn to let the sailing boats go past... except when you're in a rush to take a dive in the sea ! You will find in the house many touristic leaflets at your disposal to make the most of your holiday.
Further details
The rental is from Sunday to Sunday. You get the key at 2 PM and must give them back at 11 AM.
The house has to be left in the same state of property you find it. All the necessary ustensils and cleaning products are available to clean the house before leaving. If this is not respected, an extra charge of 50 pounds will be asked for in order to get a professional to do it.
Sheets and towels are available on request and don't need to be washed by yourselves before you leave.
Conditions
House swap possible but not in high season.
A 100 pounds deposit is required to hold booking.
We can lend you our bicycles. However, these will have to be replaced in case of theft or damage, and burst tires will have to be repaired before you leave.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Low Season
2 Apr 08
1 Jun 08
220£ 175
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High Season
1 Jun 08
29 Jun 08
360£ 286
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Peek Season
29 Jun 08
31 Aug 08
600£ 476
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High Season
31 Aug 08
5 Oct 08
360£ 286
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Low Season
5 Oct 08
31 May 09
220£ 175
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. 50 euros reduction for booking a fortnight. Cot and high chair available on demand at no extra cost.
Guestbook
"Dear Laurence, Thank you so much for the lovely time we enjoyed here at your place." Kate, Artur, Barbara, Piotr and Gabriel
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 26565
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Name:
Laurence Gabriel
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Advertiser joined: 15 May 2007 This property added: 15 May 2007