Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
This luxurious and spacious apartment accommodates up to 8 people. It is to be found in the heart of the medieval village, just across the road from the traditional Catalan bakery. Oozing character and charm, it is newly refurbished in such a way as to retain original features such as marble and polished wooden floors and traditional wooden beams. Featuring an eclectic mix of antique and classical furnishings, combined with modern fittings, it is designed to provide comfortable and yet authentic accommodation.
Set in the beautiful department of Languedoc-Roussillon, which lays claim to 134 miles of beaches, and over 300 sunny days a year, the medieval fortified village of Villefranche is: 50 minutes from the Mediterranean coast, 50 minutes from the ski slopes, 1 hour 10 minutes from the Spanish border and 1 hour 50 minutes from Andorra.
Villefranche-de-Conflent
Bedroom
Master bedroom
Fort Liberia
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Pyrenees-Orientales region
Set in the beautiful department of Languedoc-Roussillon, which lays claim to 134 miles of beaches, and over 300 sunny days a year.
The village occupies a prized location at the confluence of the Cady and Tet Rivers and lies at the base of three mountains, one of these being the sacred mountain of the Catalans, Mount Canigou. As you approach the village, you see only its ramparts and fortifications, which, founded in 1092, have remained untouched by subsequent development. Its civic architecture, (22 thirteenth- and fourteenth century facades are registered as historical monuments), is as well preserved as its military ramparts. Within its walls, the village comprises a series of medieval lanes with beautiful wrought iron signs identifying the numerous shops and restaurants.
Vernet les Bains area
DAYS OUT IN VILLEFRANCHE
Built into the mountainside high above the village, FORT LIBERIA was designed by the military engineer Vauban in the seventeenth century to protect the valuable position of Villefranche after the 1659 Treaty of the Pyrenees established the new Franco-Spanish border close by. The fort can be accessed by the four-wheel drive Landrover which does trips throughout the day, by walking around the mountain, or via a subterranean stairway comprising 742 steps. From Villefranche you can catch the charming PETIT TRAIN JAUNE, through the Pyrenees. With open-air carriages in the summer,spectacular views of plunging mountainsides and steep gorges, the train passes through the highest station in France (5,000ft above sea level). Estimated at between 30 and 400 million years old, spectacular CAVES, just outside the village walls, have amazing stalactites and stalagmites, and run sound and light shows every evening during July and August. The CITY WALLS are great fun for kids. MUSHROOM MUSEUM
DAYS OUT WITHIN 5 MILES OF THE VILLAGE
The 7 acre CASTEIL ANIMAL PARK boasts many animals including lions, bears, wolves, monkeys and wallabies, amongst others. Described as the Paradise of the Pyrenees, VERNET LES BAINS is a chocolate box picture of a village. A thermal spa resort, it is officially designated as a centre for green tourism. Enjoying a micro-climate, it has the first Village Arboretum in France, with over 1,500 trees planted throughout the village including some 200 different species. The village also has a geological museum with a fine collection of specimens including remarkable crystals and marine fossils. For families there is an open-air swimming pool which is open throughout the summer months, tennis courts and the grand total of four lovely playparks. Ramblers and mountain bilkers will find many superb tracks signposted around the village, and for mountaineers, the imposing Mount Canigou beckons! PRADES is the nearest sizeable town to Villefranche, and holds a large weekly market.
FURTHER AFIELD
The world famous ST MARTIN OF CANIGOU is easil accessed from Villefranche. There is a SWIMMING LAKE at Vinca, about 15 minutes drive from the village, with pedaloes and bouncy castle during the summer months. Miles of beautiful sandy BEACHES are to be found within 50 minutes drive of the village. At St. Thomas-Les-Bains, about half an hour's drive away, incredible outdoor THERMAL POOLS in a wonderful mountain setting are accessible to all for the princely sum of 5 Euros!! For ladies, a comprehensive range of massage and beauty treatments are also on offer here. The “Neiges Catalan” incorporate a number of SKIING resorts within 1 hour’s drive of Villefranche, and comprise: • 110 ski lifts • 190 runs • 278km of ski slopes • 1320 snow cannons • 348km of cross-country The larger resorts include Les Angles, Pyrenees 2000, Formigueres, and Font Romeu. At Font Romeu lift passes are free for children under the age of 6, representing a significant saving on a family holiday. It is also possible to have an independent ski holiday here without a car, as the Petit Train Jaune goes to Font Romeu every day, and a new ski bus service will stop at Villefranche going to Les Angles on 3 days a week. The resorts are already open for the 2008 winter season, and the long term snow forecast is good.
How to get there
NEAREST AIRPORTS
PERPIGNAN Airport: Distance: 55Km/45 minutes Flights available from: London Stansted, Birmingham and Manchester Aéroport International Perpignan – Rivesaltes Address : Avenue Maurice Bellonte 66000,Perpignan France Tél. : 04 68 52 60 70 – Fax : 04 68 52 31 03
TOULOUSE Airport: Distance: 2 Hours 30 Mins Aéroport Toulouse – Blagnac Département : Haute-Garonne (31) Address : BP 103 ad2 31703 Blagnac Cedex France Tél. : 05 61 42 44 00 – Fax : 05 61 42 45 20
AIRLINES SERVING LOCAL AIRPORTS Ryanair Easyjet BMI Baby Air France Aerlingus
BY RAIL Trains depart regularly from Perpignan. The railway station in Villefranche-de-Conflent is approximately 1 Km from the apartments.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perpignan: 55 km
Railway:
Villefranche-de-Conflent
Activities near Vernet les Bains
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (3), Shower rooms (2), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Single beds (1), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 11, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: CADY comprises three double bedrooms (one of which offers a four-poster bed, with a second offering a traditional ¾ bed and a single bed, both fashioned from brass and cast iron), two shower-rooms/WC, and a salon comprising kitchen/sitting room/dining room. This apartment also benefits from a fully-enclosed terrace area which backs onto the medieval city walls. It has a completely enclosed, and so safe, terrace area, and so the apartment is suitable for young children. It should nevertheless be noted that whilst the gite is well-equipped, with 2 shower-rooms, it does not have a bath. A baby bath is however available.
A second apartment accommodating the same number is also available.
Further details
A welcome pack is provided for all arrivals and the owners live within 5 minutes drive from the village, and so are on hand to deal with any queries.
Conditions
Smoking is only permitted on the terrace
A deposit of 25% of the rental fee is payable to secure a booking.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Middle Season
1 Sep 09
30 Sep 09
450£405
130117
130117
Flexible
Off Peak
13 Nov 09
18 Dec 09
350£315
10090
10090
2 Nights
Christmas/New Year
18 Dec 09
4 Jan 10
500£450
130117
130117
2 Nights
Ski
4 Jan 10
13 Feb 10
400£360
120108
120108
2 Nights
School Holidays
13 Feb 10
1 Mar 10
450£405
130117
130117
2 Nights
Off Peak
1 Mar 10
10 Apr 10
350£315
10090
10090
2 Nights
School Holidays
10 Apr 10
26 Apr 10
450£405
130117
130117
2 Nights
Early Summer
26 Apr 10
3 Jul 10
450£405
130117
130117
2 Nights
Peak
3 Jul 10
4 Sep 10
500£450
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Cleaning costs are 50 Euros, or alternatively you can choose to clean the apartment yourself prior to departure.
Guestbook for Cady
April '09 Beautiful....Thank you so much! Anna, Adharai, Carolina, Jordi - Barcelona
April '09 Thank you for a wonderful vacation- the house, the village, the host - all perfect. Gideon, Michelle, Alama & Jotham, Israel.
1 March '09 Lovely home & a fantastic region. We are all very pleased. Alberg, Hidemark, Stockholm, Sweden.
10 Jan '09 Wonderful gite. Not so much if, but when, we'll come back. Thank you. Paul & Diane, Lancaster, UK.
12 Oct. '09 Perfect combination of traditional French and all mod. cons - many thanks. Freeman, Spencer & Dean family.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 72590
Name:
Shona Atkins
Tel:
+33 468 058511
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