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[post_content] => A spacious, light, modern comfortable villa, sleeping up to six in three bedrooms (2 doubles and 1 twin), with heated pool in Laroque des Alberes, France, is in a quiet residential area near the edge of a typically Catalan village and enjoys views of the mountains, the old fort in Laroque and over the plain to the sea.
From the front door there is a small entrance hall leading on the ground floor to a large, bright and light, open plan lounge/diner/kitchen.
The lounge has comfortable sofas and arm chairs, television (French and UK channels by satellite/internet) and DVD player. For winter there is a cosy log burning stove.
The dining area has a dining table with seating for 8 people, and a storage unit containing the crockery and cutlery, and also a selection of books, DVDs, games etc. Patio doors lead to the terraces, garden and pool.
The fully equipped fitted kitchen has oven, microwave, electric hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, blender, coffee-maker, kettle and toaster etc and cupboard space. The washing machine, iron & ironing board etc is in a separate room. Between the kitchen and the dining area is a granite breakfast bar, with additional bar-stool seating.
We have recently created a second indoor sitting area which is separate from the main lounge.
The downstairs double bedroom, with king-size double bed (160cmX200cm), has french windows to the garden and a large en suite shower room with enclosed shower cubicle, basin, bidet and WC.
There is also a separate WC downstairs, off the hallway.
Upstairs is a (double aspect) double bedroom with king-size double bed (160cmX200cm) and patio doors to a jasmine-covered balcony with lovely views of the Alberes Hills, Mount Canigou in the Pyrenees and across the plain towards the sea.
The twin bedroom is upstairs and overlooks the pool with views of the old village, the Alberes hills and across the plain to the sea.
The family bathroom is also upstairs and has bath with shower over, basin, bidet and WC.
All the bedrooms have plenty of storage space, with wardrobes, bedside cabinets and chests of drawers. They are all equipped with floor standing oscillating fans and have shutters to keep cool in the summer.
For the winter months. as well as the log burning stove, there are electric radiators throughout the property.
**This is an air-conditioned villa: the house has been equipped with reversible air-conditioning. Reversible air conditioning allows the house to be cooled in summer and heated in winter.
The Private Swimming Pool
We have a private 'in-ground' heated swimming pool in the garden for guests exclusive use. It is 4mX7m, with depth from 0.9m to 1.5m, and has corner steps down at the shallow end making getting in and out very easy. It is surrounded by a paved terrace for sunbathing on the loungers provided.
The pool uses salt water, so uses less chemicals and is sometimes considered milder to the skin than a chlorine based pool. Pool maintenance is carried out at least once a week (depending on the weather) so guests don't need to worry about it.
The pool has a security cover to comply with the strict French swimming pool laws. Children must always be supervised by a responsible adult when the cover is open, and the cover must be closed when the pool is not in use. Our pool cover is electrically operated which takes the hard work out of opening and closing it, unlike manual covers!
The pool is generally available from Easter until the end of October. (Startup at the beginning of the season is weather dependent, but we expect it to be operational from Easter. The pool will be winterised at the end of October, but weather permitting this may be delayed if requested.)
The Garden
From the lounge patio doors lead to the terraces and fully enclosed and private garden planted with fruit trees (lemon, apricot, kumquat, plums, pomegranite, figs, olives etc) , grape vines a palm tree and other typical Mediterranean plants. Guests are welcome to pick and eat any fruit from the garden as it ripens.
Garden furniture is provided - a table and chairs for outdoor dining, and loungers and side tables for relaxing and sunbathing at the pool or on the terraces.
The garden is very sunny, but it is possible to find shady spots. Part of one of the terraces has a roof, so there is a covered and shady area for outdoor eating in the heat of summer.
The garden is enclosed by a medium height wall and a hedge, so is very private. The small entrance gate is lockable (we provide guests with the key).
There is off-street parking for 1 car on the driveway (and plenty of on-street parking in the very quiet road if you have more than one car).
For a family holiday in Laroque des Alberes
For a family holiday two travel cots are available, for babies or young children, and one high chair. Each bedroom is big enough to accommodate a travel cot. All the bedrooms have shutters which act as blackout blinds when fully closed, or can be adjusted to let some light through. A small bed guard/rail which can be attached to a single bed is also available, and there is a (small) child-sized armchair in the lounge. We now have two removable stairgates which can be provided on request for the top and bottom of the stairs - please ask. We are also now able to provide, on request, a bottle sterilliser for use in the microwave, electric nightlight, a baby bath, a potty and electrical socket covers.
Villa Rental with WiFi
The villa is now equipped with broadband WiFi. Bring your laptop for easy access to the internet at no extra charge.
Local Representatives
Our friendly and efficient local representatives speak excellent and fluent English (also French, German and Dutch) and are available to make sure that you have an enjoyable and trouble-free holiday.
Restrictions (due to allergies)
Sorry, but smoking is strictly forbidden at this property.
Sorry, but we cannot accept any pets.
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[post_content] => Charming stone cottage, situated in a quiet street in the medieval village of Lagrasse (listed as one of 'France's most beautiful villages') and just a few steps from the river Orbieu.
The cottage comprises:
Living room with 2 couches, open fireplace, chest of drawers with TV, a dining corner with table and 4 chairs, an open kitchen equipped with gas hob, fridge with freezer part, electric oven, toaster, coffee-maker and washing machine.
On the first floor there are two bedrooms each with double bed (140 x 200), a closet (wardrobe) and a bathroom with shower, washbasin and WC.
Parking possibilities close to the house.
Walled terrace (abt. 25 m²), with barbecue, outdoor furniture and a fig tree.
[post_title] => Le Nid de Coucou
[post_excerpt] => Charming stone cottage, situated in a quiet street in the medieval village of Lagrasse
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[post_content] => Le Petit Château is the combined accommodation of five gites at Domaine de La Flotte.
Each gite has its own terrace, so your privacy is guaranteed. The only thing they share is the pool and the lovely view to the Pyrenees. The main gite has a spacious reception and dining area that is ideal for large parties.
The perfect location if you want to organise for example: a family reunion or an active holiday with friends, a training break, a workshop or team building activities, a conference, cultural excursions, wine tasting tours - this is the ideal group accommodation (up to 20 people).
Self-catering or full catering (available as optional extra at separate cost upon request).
Rates for groups according to number of people, length of stay, extra services (for example catering, single rooms, shopping service) etc. - please contact the owner for the best offer.
Domaine de La Flotte, an estate situated on the 'Col de La Flotte' where you have a beautiful view of the Pyrenees, is an oasis of quiet, wooded hills and meadows. You can make magnificent walks here and enjoy the unspoilt nature or explore the surroundings on a mountain-bike. You can hire one of the horses and go for a ride in the hillside, with guide Manuel.
You can make use of the (shared) swimming pool (round, 6 m) or go to one of the nearby lakes: Lac Montbel or Lac de Puivert, where you can swim, surf, sail or hire a pedalo.
Other holiday gites at Domaine de la Flotte include ...
La Maisonnette - Ref No. GS1527 , Maison Grenache - Ref No. GS1524, Maison Syrah - Ref No. GS1529, Maison Marsanne - Ref No. GS1523, Le Petit Château comprising of all the properties at Domaine de la Flotte for groups - Ref No. GS1518
These can be looked at individually by entering the ref no. into search page.
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[post_content] => Mas Tuillerie is a delightful, spacious house situated on the edge of the village Saint Andre. It has recently been refurbished and is in pristine condition. All the furniture and appliances are new. It is the perfect location to explore his sunny corner of France. It is close to all the local amenities, wine tasting, walking, cycle routes, Argeles beach, which boasts 7 kilometres of sandy beach, is only a 10 minute drive away.
It has three good size bedrooms, two double and one twin.There is a family bathroom upstairs and a separate toilet downstairs.
The lounge / diner sits 6 comfortably.It also has a traditional log fire.It has a well equipped modern kitchen.
[post_title] => Mas Tuillerie
[post_excerpt] => Mas Tuillerie is a traditional rustic stonehouse set in a secluded courtyard with views of the mountains.Sleeps 6.
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[post_content] => Moulin Bas is our 3 bedroom cottage converted from a 17th century water mill, sleeping up to 6 people. It has a wonderful BBQ terrace just next to the stream, and is set back from the swimming pool.
Moulin Bas is ideal for families and when booked with Moulin Haut is perfect for groups of families wishing to holiday together.
It has 1 double bedroom and 2 twin bedrooms.
The door from the terrace overlooking the stream leads into the living room with circular kitchen area, electric cooker, dishwasher and fridge.
The lounge has comfortable seating including double sofas, dining table, chairs and English tv and dvd.
Upstairs there is a double bedroom & 2 twin bedrooms with a shower and wc.
The cottage has a BBQ, dining table for 6 plus outdoor tables and chairs. High chairs and cots are available on request.
[post_title] => Moulin Bas
[post_excerpt] => Moulin Bas is our 3 bedroom cottage converted from a 17th century water mill, sleeping up to 6 people. It has a wonderful BBQ terrace just next to the stream, and is set back from the swimming pool.
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[post_content] => On the sunny southwest edge of the village you will find this cosy cottage
where we will welcome you with a glass of wine as a good start for an unforgettable vacation.
Ground floor: big living-/dining room with fitted kitchen from where 2 double doors lead
onto the large terrace. Just a few steps down the stairs is the garden.
First floor: A spacious bedroom (double bed 140 x 200), bathroom and WC. Stairs lead to a mezzanine, where there is an extra sleeping place for 1 person.
[post_title] => St. Roch no. 3
[post_excerpt] => Tastefully decorated gite for 2, with large terrace and garden, view to hills and vineyards.
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[post_content] => Specially aim at couples and our pricing structure reflects this although the property will accommodate 4 people. Ideal forthose seeking peace and quiet with quality accommodation, furnishings and equipment.
The gite comprises the ground-floor part of a converted winery on a working wine Domaine set in 3 acres on a Cobieres mountainside. It has stunning views, gardens, a small wine-producing vineyard and pine forest. A log burning stove and background heating makes it suitable for off-season lets.
The interior features original stonewalling, open plan dining area, well equipped American-style kitchen, and lounge with patio doors leading to furnished patio area. Tastefully furnished with period and modern furniture it has a romantic double bedroom, and a second bedroom which can accommodate 2 further guests. The gite has its own independent road access which assures guests' privacy.
Guests are welcome to share the superb saline heated pool, [11 x 5.5 metres], it enjoys the sun for the whole day! Benefitting those wishing to take holidays outside the normal spring/summer seasons. It is of constant 1.5 metre depth with Roman steps for ease of access. The pool also offers magnificent views across the surrounding countryside.
A high-walled courtyard contains a separate spring and small stream an original wine press and collecting vessels.
Views from the house and gardens extend across the vineyards and valley to the distant hills, chateaux and mountains.
All of the grounds are available for use. Within the pine forest is a shaded arbor for picnics or meals. Behind the house the unoccupied hillsides and forests cater for the more energetic walkers.
The accommodation is not suitable for children or pets and is non-smoking.
Please consult our website for comprehensive details and more photographs, including the gite interior.
Payment can be made by PayPal if required and free telephone contact for one to one discussion is available via Skype
[post_title] => Le Vieux Chai
[post_excerpt] => A romantic gite comprising the ground floor part of a converted winery on a working wine domaine.
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[post_content] => The gite is set at the rear of an acre of park and grounds with its own private garden and has a completely separate entrance to the main (owners) house. Sitting on your sun lounger on the gite's own pool-terrace you could be forgiven for thinking you were miles from anywhere. In fact you will be 200m from the heart of the village with its shops, bar and facilities.
The 12m x 4.5m heated indoor pool sits between the gite and the barns of the manor house. In the summer both ends of the pool room are opened up to the gardens. You can relax on the terrace in the sun knowing the kids wont burn while they play in the pool. Or vice-versa!
The gite entrance takes you into the kitchen/dining area with a large table and seating for 8 . The kitchen is newly equipped including 2 fridges, dishwasher, toaster, microwave, butler sink and a range cooker with 5 gas rings and 2 electric ovens. There is a generous set of cutlery, crockery and all the cooking equipment you should need. The kitchen window opens out to the sunlounger area - perfect for passing emergency drinks!
Following through from the dining area there is a separate cupboard housing the washing machine and cleaning stuff, keeping them away from small children. The downstairs shower room and wc are at the end of this corridor with a modern wet-room style shower, wc and hand basin. Finally on the ground floor is the lounge with sofa, 2 chairs and a giant bean-bag. The TV is set up for UK satellite channels and there is a DVD player with a selection of childrens DVDs.
Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms all decorated and furnished with high quality bed linen to give a light, airy and relaxing feel.
Bedroom 1. Double bed (160 x 200), wardrobe, dressing table, bedside tables and drawers. Window overlooking main garden and park area.
Bedroom 2. Double bed (160 x 200, or 2 singles on request), wardrobe, bedside tables and drawers. Window overlooks barn and sun-lounger terrace.
Bedroom 3. Large room with sloping ceiling - 2 single beds, cupboard, bedside tables and drawers. Windows overlooking both aspects.
The family bathroom upstairs includes a wc, hand basin and full size bath with shower. A velux window above the bath allows you to star-gaze while having your soak. Big, quality towels are provided.
[post_title] => La Maison du Vigneron
[post_excerpt] => Recently renovated to a very high standard, The Winemaker's House sits in the grounds of a Maison de Maitre which faces the village square in the heart of Canet d'Aude.
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[post_content] => The house is situated in a small hamlet about ten minutes drive from the town of Lodeve. The house is on three floors it has been restored keeping many original features including exposed stone walls and wood beams. The house is spacious with high ceilings, tiled floors and wooden staircase. The house is furnished throughout in a traditional rustic style. Entry is via the large living room furnished with two three seater leather sofas, a TV with UK free to view channels and DVD player are available for your use also an IPOD docking station. At the far end of the living room is the fitted kitchen equipped with dishwasher, fridge with freezing compartment, gas hob, electric oven, washing machine, microwave and toaster. The dining area has seating for eight, there is a door to the garden and outside dining area. Three steps from the living area lead to the first floor where you will find a double bedroom and family bathroom. The bathroom has a bath with shower over, WC and hand basin. Stairs lead to the second floor where you will find a spacious beamed and high ceiling guest room with double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers, a door leads to the garden and a small terrace. The Master bedroom with its high cathedral ceiling has an en-suite bathroom with bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin. There is a third room on this floor with a pull out sofa bed for occasional use, this opens onto a sunny private terrace with magnificent views across the valley to the hills beyond.
The extensive mature gardens are terraced, there are many mature trees offering shade if required, all guests are welcome to pick and the figs go particularly well with the Roquefort from the caves at Cirque de Labiel 5 mins away. There is a good range of garden furniture including sun loungers, a swing seat, tables and chairs for dining and a built in barbecue.
The swimming pool has a fully paved surround and measures 10m x 5m with a depth of 1.5m throughout.
Pets are welcome, Due to the stone steps in the garden and the house, the property may not be suitable for people with limited mobility.
There is excellent walking in the surrounding countryside, particularly the Cirque De Labeil with its well marked walking paths. Lerab Ling, the buddhist centre is easily accesible.
[post_title] => La Bastide
[post_excerpt] => Traditional stone house with fabulous mountain views in a quiet hamlet with mature gardens & pool.
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[post_content] => Welcome to Trassoulas! A typical French Catalan village found at the end of a no-through mountain road enjoying spectacular views and with walking trails on your doorstep. The interior is smart, modern and well equipped (including wifi), with a combined kitchen, dining and living space being particularly light and airy. You may wish to dine or take breakfast Al-Fresco, or perhaps simply enjoy a glass of wine, in front of the house, enjoying the open vista and recounting the adventures of the day.
Trassoulas is well-suited for artists, writers and academics looking for a longer "retreat" and are welcome to enquire about rates for extended stays.
We look forward to welcoming you to our mountain home!
[post_title] => Trassoulas
[post_excerpt] => A charming recently converted stone barn with wonderful open outlook,fabulous views,tranquil.
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[post_content] => A spacious, light, modern comfortable villa, sleeping up to six in three bedrooms (2 doubles and 1 twin), with heated pool in Laroque des Alberes, France, is in a quiet residential area near the edge of a typically Catalan village and enjoys views of the mountains, the old fort in Laroque and over the plain to the sea.
From the front door there is a small entrance hall leading on the ground floor to a large, bright and light, open plan lounge/diner/kitchen.
The lounge has comfortable sofas and arm chairs, television (French and UK channels by satellite/internet) and DVD player. For winter there is a cosy log burning stove.
The dining area has a dining table with seating for 8 people, and a storage unit containing the crockery and cutlery, and also a selection of books, DVDs, games etc. Patio doors lead to the terraces, garden and pool.
The fully equipped fitted kitchen has oven, microwave, electric hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, blender, coffee-maker, kettle and toaster etc and cupboard space. The washing machine, iron & ironing board etc is in a separate room. Between the kitchen and the dining area is a granite breakfast bar, with additional bar-stool seating.
We have recently created a second indoor sitting area which is separate from the main lounge.
The downstairs double bedroom, with king-size double bed (160cmX200cm), has french windows to the garden and a large en suite shower room with enclosed shower cubicle, basin, bidet and WC.
There is also a separate WC downstairs, off the hallway.
Upstairs is a (double aspect) double bedroom with king-size double bed (160cmX200cm) and patio doors to a jasmine-covered balcony with lovely views of the Alberes Hills, Mount Canigou in the Pyrenees and across the plain towards the sea.
The twin bedroom is upstairs and overlooks the pool with views of the old village, the Alberes hills and across the plain to the sea.
The family bathroom is also upstairs and has bath with shower over, basin, bidet and WC.
All the bedrooms have plenty of storage space, with wardrobes, bedside cabinets and chests of drawers. They are all equipped with floor standing oscillating fans and have shutters to keep cool in the summer.
For the winter months. as well as the log burning stove, there are electric radiators throughout the property.
**This is an air-conditioned villa: the house has been equipped with reversible air-conditioning. Reversible air conditioning allows the house to be cooled in summer and heated in winter.
The Private Swimming Pool
We have a private 'in-ground' heated swimming pool in the garden for guests exclusive use. It is 4mX7m, with depth from 0.9m to 1.5m, and has corner steps down at the shallow end making getting in and out very easy. It is surrounded by a paved terrace for sunbathing on the loungers provided.
The pool uses salt water, so uses less chemicals and is sometimes considered milder to the skin than a chlorine based pool. Pool maintenance is carried out at least once a week (depending on the weather) so guests don't need to worry about it.
The pool has a security cover to comply with the strict French swimming pool laws. Children must always be supervised by a responsible adult when the cover is open, and the cover must be closed when the pool is not in use. Our pool cover is electrically operated which takes the hard work out of opening and closing it, unlike manual covers!
The pool is generally available from Easter until the end of October. (Startup at the beginning of the season is weather dependent, but we expect it to be operational from Easter. The pool will be winterised at the end of October, but weather permitting this may be delayed if requested.)
The Garden
From the lounge patio doors lead to the terraces and fully enclosed and private garden planted with fruit trees (lemon, apricot, kumquat, plums, pomegranite, figs, olives etc) , grape vines a palm tree and other typical Mediterranean plants. Guests are welcome to pick and eat any fruit from the garden as it ripens.
Garden furniture is provided - a table and chairs for outdoor dining, and loungers and side tables for relaxing and sunbathing at the pool or on the terraces.
The garden is very sunny, but it is possible to find shady spots. Part of one of the terraces has a roof, so there is a covered and shady area for outdoor eating in the heat of summer.
The garden is enclosed by a medium height wall and a hedge, so is very private. The small entrance gate is lockable (we provide guests with the key).
There is off-street parking for 1 car on the driveway (and plenty of on-street parking in the very quiet road if you have more than one car).
For a family holiday in Laroque des Alberes
For a family holiday two travel cots are available, for babies or young children, and one high chair. Each bedroom is big enough to accommodate a travel cot. All the bedrooms have shutters which act as blackout blinds when fully closed, or can be adjusted to let some light through. A small bed guard/rail which can be attached to a single bed is also available, and there is a (small) child-sized armchair in the lounge. We now have two removable stairgates which can be provided on request for the top and bottom of the stairs - please ask. We are also now able to provide, on request, a bottle sterilliser for use in the microwave, electric nightlight, a baby bath, a potty and electrical socket covers.
Villa Rental with WiFi
The villa is now equipped with broadband WiFi. Bring your laptop for easy access to the internet at no extra charge.
Local Representatives
Our friendly and efficient local representatives speak excellent and fluent English (also French, German and Dutch) and are available to make sure that you have an enjoyable and trouble-free holiday.
Restrictions (due to allergies)
Sorry, but smoking is strictly forbidden at this property.
Sorry, but we cannot accept any pets.
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[post_excerpt] => Spacious comfortable villa near the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean, with its own private heated pool, air-con & wi-fi, sleeping up to 6 in 3 bedrooms.
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