FR251

About FR251 Holiday Villa

Set between the two beautiful and historic towns of Ceret and Collioure is the quaint Catalan village of Maureillas with basic shops. This charming villa is just a short walk away from the village centre. Vineyards and fields surround the area and neighbouring village of St. Jean Pla de Cort has two large lakes with picnic/play areas. Maureillas is a good starting point for many walks in the foothills of the Pyrenees. On Saturday evenings during July and August the village plays host to ?fetes? with food music and dancing. C ret 5 km has further shops supermarket and restaurants. C ret also houses a Museum of Modern Art and hosts a busy Saturday morning market. In June until August the market also appears on Tuesday evenings when the town comes alive with live music whilst nearby Figueres is home to the Dali museum which is full of surrealist masterpieces. Dali himself is also buried here. Spain is easily accessible for a day trip (border is approx 6 kms down the road) with Barcelona just an hour and a half away. The Mediterranean sandy beaches of Argeles and St. Cyprien are approximately 30 min drive away and a spectacular mountain golf course can be found at Saint Laurent de Cerdant. In winter months the house is well appointed for access to the ski pistes an hour and a half away on the road to Andorra with all equipment available to hire at the resorts. Apart from the winter sport opportunities the Pyrenees Orientales boasting around 300 days of sunshine a year can afford the visitor a delightful out of season break for walking and exploring with the villa providing a warm and cosy retreat. International Airport: Perpignan 43 km/Girona 78 km. The house is situated in a quiet residential area with off road parking. Sweeping sunny south-facing garden has views of the mountains on both sides which showcase the magnificent ?Canigou ? the Pyrenees? highest mountain believed by the Catalans to have magical powers. Heated private pool 6 x 4 x 1.7m depth with security immersion alarm outdoor shower and sun loungers. Extensive terrace with outdoor dining table chairs and retractable sun canopy. Outside tiled barbecue area with stone BBQ sink and running water. Ground floor with large airyliving/dining room furnished with comfortable modern furniture and Satellite TV (Sky) DVD and CD. Patio doors lead to terrace. Well equipped kitchen/dining area which features a range style cooker dishwasher and microwave. Patio doors to terrace. Utility room with American style fridge/freezer washing machine and tumble dryer. Bed 1: double. Bed 2: double. Bed 3: 2 singles. Large family bath/double washbasins/ shower. Sep WC. Mezzanine above garage not for client?s use. Saturday changeover. Cot and highchair available on request. Pool heating included from May ? September. Pool heating on request April and October payable extra in advance. Central heating on request payable extra in advance during Winter mont...Read more at our website