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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] => 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] => Maison Maisy is a tastefully decorated house with all modern conveniences and comforts. It consists of a large living-/dining room with a kitchen, from where you can go out to the courtyard. The stairs outside lead to the large terrace where you can enjoy the long summer evenings.
On the first floor there is a bedroom with double bed (140 x 190) and a decorative fireplace, one smaller bedroom with a 3/4 bed and the bathroom. On the second floor you will find the third bedroom with one double (140 x 190) and one single bed. This house is not suitable for small children. No pets and no smoking please.
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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] => Petit Clement 2 is a studio apartment sleeping 2 perfect for couples
It has 1 double sofa bed or two single beds.
The studio room is set above the main mill and with terraces and garden area offering beautiful views overlooking the stream.
Petit Clement 2 is economically priced, yet remains comfortable and ideal for 2 people. It has a double sofa bed (can be replaced by single beds, please specify when booking). It has a dining table and chairs, kitchen corner with cooker and fridge. It also has a shower room with WC, BBQ, shared use of garden, beautiful views and a real sun trap!
The Petit Clements 2 has a sister apartment, Petit Clements 1. They have interconnecting doors and can therefore be combined into a single unit suitable for a family of 4/5, ideal for a more economical family holiday! Contact the owner for details.
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[post_excerpt] => Petit Clement 2 is economically priced, yet remains comfortable and ideal for 2 people.
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[post_content] => Sunny Collioure nestles among vineyards where the Pyrenees meet Mediterranean.
The cottage is in a quiet pedestrian street, under 2 minutes from the beach, restaurants, cafes and shops with the backdrop of the mediaeval castle.
The airy open-plan living/ dining room with south facing French windows is recently decorated and comfortably furnished. The adjacent galley kitchen has a light well to the bright blue skies,and is fully equipped and adjoins a utility room. With one double bedroom, and two twin bedded rooms, it sleeps 6. As well as a family bathroom, there is second a shower room/ WC.
WiFi is available. Further details are available on our website, please contact us for details.
[post_title] => Rue Nungesser et Coli
[post_excerpt] => Sunny Collioure; 3 bedroom cottage in pedestrian st, under 2 mins from beach, restaurants & shops
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[post_content] => We are proud to offer for rental our property in the town of Agde in the South of France.
The property is a 1st floor, character period 1 bedroom apartment with exposed beams, high ceilings, large living areas, separate kitchen, bathroom and two terraces. The good quality double-glazed windows provide excellent insulation and have the benefit of electric shutters.The apartment is within 5 minutes walk to the centre of town with all its amenities and a pleasant 3.5km walk along the river Herault to the beach and Mediterraenean resort of Grau d'Agde.
The town of Agde, the 2nd oldest in France and originally founded by the Greeks, has a historic centre dating back to the 14th century. There are numerous shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, including floating pontoon restaurants along the river. During the season, there are many outdoor music events, carnivals, firework displays and other cultural and sporting shows. Other activities include canoeing on the river Herault, cycling on the many cycle paths, walking along the banks of the river, to the beach or beside the picturesque Canal du Midi where you can also rent a canal cruiser. Aquatic sports of many types, including sailing, surfing and jet ski and boat hire are available at the resort of Cap d'Agde just 4kms away.
[post_title] => Maison Moulin
[post_excerpt] => A very spacious one bedroom apartment in the town of Agde in the South of France.
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[post_content] => Studio apartment set in a 300 year old Mill in an idyllic location Petit Clement 1 is a studio apartment that sleeps 2 people.
It has one 1 double bed.
The studio is set above the main mill and with a terrace and garden area overlooking the stream.
Petit Clement 1 has been refurbished and we are now pleased to offer this more comfortable apartment. It has a double bed, dining table and chairs, kitchen corner with cooker and fridge, video and dvd player,& comfortable and stylish leather furniture.
It has a shower room with WC, BBQ, shared use of garden, beautiful views and a is a real sun trap!
Free wifi access available.
The Petit Clements 1 has a sister apartment, Petit Clements 2. They have interconnecting doors and can therefore be combined into a single unit suitable for a family of 4/5, ideal for a more economical family holiday! Contact the owner for details.
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[post_content] => Maison Lentilla is a Catalan village house, recently renovated, it is the perfect place for a peaceful or romantic getaway. Set along a small narrow street in the ancient village of Finestret, this traditional house provides a fantastic location for photographers, artists and dabblers, cyclists, walkers, foodies, and canyoners.
Perfectly situated in the foothills of the Pyrenees and named after the river that flows through the village, Maison Lentilla is a charming 2-bedroomed house, built in the established Catalan style, has been sympathetically refurbished. The recent renovation has been carefully carried out to preserve the character of the property while bringing a contemporary feel to the decor.
The private sun terrace is sheltered and flooded with sunlight throughout the day. It is ideal
for entertaining and provides comfortable seating for 4 or more people. What better way to end the day than sipping local wine on the terrace with the swallows dipping diving around.
[post_title] => Maison Lentilla, Sleeps 4
[post_excerpt] => Maison Lentilla, typical Catalan village house, perfectly situated in the foothills of the Pyrenees.
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[post_content] => The petite maison de vacance lies in a pedestrian only street of the village circulade.
The petite maison de vacance comfortably accomodates three adults (or family with young children) in the three-level house connected by a pretty circular stairway. The kitchen/dining area is situated in the ground floor complete with a fridge, stovetop (hob), microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher and washing machine. The first floor contains the salon/sejour with satellite plasma TV, DVD player and a sofa bed called click-clack in France. The second floor has the bedroom (double bed) and complete bathroom with shower. Another toilet is situated in the ground floor as well as a huge boiler/water heater. Linens are provided and guests have access to Satellite TV for BBC, CNN and France24 among others. Wi-fi is available as well.
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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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Languedoc Roussillon / Pyrenees Orientales / Laroque des Alberes
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.
