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Last updated: 06/24/2009

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Overview

The house is set in an extremely quiet road on the edge of Montesquieu des Alberes a very peaceful village in the foothills of the Pyrenees. It gives us and our guests a haven from the hustle and bustle of life in England. We've made it a home from home so, as many guests tell us "there is everything you need". See our website on
Accommodation Ground Floor. Large living room with open fire, satellite TV, DVD, CD. Dining room with table for 8. This room has 2 sets of french doors opening on to terrace by the pool. Recently refitted kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. 3 bedrooms. One with double bed, two with twin beds. One of the twin bedded rooms has an en suite shower and handbasin. Bathroom with shower over bath, handbasin, WC and bidet. Additional separate WC and handbasin, All bedrooms, sitting room and dining room have cooling fans for the summer. All rooms have radiator central heating for any cool evenings in the winter. Open fire in the sitting room.

First FloorBedroom with double bed, en suite bathroom and a separate shower room. The bedroom is air conditioned and has french doors which open out on to a large balcony with views of the garden, the Alberes hills and Mount Canigou in the Pyrenees. Second sitting room/study with TV/DVD/CD and PC with Broadband access. Ironing board and iron.

BasementAutomatic washing machine, sink and table tennis table.

The Garden
Step out of the kitchen or dining room onto a lalrge south facing terrace at the end of which is a stone barbeque and table for preparation of food.

The heated pool is 8x4 m. (1.6m deep) and is surrounded by a large patio area giving plenty of room to laze on the sun loungers with a cold glass of wine. A pergola shaded raised area at one end provides a cool spot for that long, leisurely lunch.
Pool has salt water rather than chlorine cleaning system. So the well know skin irritations due to chlorine simply do not occur - no unpleasant chlorine smell either. If you happen to swallow any it's just like Badoit or San Pellegrino.

The area around the house is ideal for walking and, if you're fit, mountain biking.
The GR 10 walking route from Atlantic to Mediterranean passes along the ridge above Montesquieu. There are lots of lovely colourful local markets. Our favourites are in Ceret and Collioure. Ceret also has a fantastic modern art museum. Although there are no restaurants in the village there are many wonderful restaurants in the surrounding villages - from simple everyday fare to Michelin starred excellence. Carcassonne and the Cathar castles make a great day trip. Or explore the Pyrenees via the Little Yellow Train. The Costa Brava and cities of northern Spain, Girona, Barcelona, provide a totally different 1 or 2 day experience. Easiest way to see Barcelona is to drive to Figueras and take the train. Very reasonably priced and relaxing.

Prices & deals

Lowest Daily Price:

45 GBP

Highest Daily Price:

200 GBP

Lowest Weekly Price:

300 GBP

Highest Weekly Price:

1400 GBP

Cleaning fee:

N/A

Charging Method:

Per unit

Payment Types:

• Cash
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Location & area

Edge of small village in the Alberes hills. Between Le Boulou (last motorway exit in France) and Argeles sur mer on the mediterranean coast. In the Pyrenees Orientales departement which is the most southerly part of the Languedoc Rossillon region. About 15 miles south of Perpignan and about 10 miles from the Mediterranean.

Address:

13 Montesquieu des Alberes, 66740, Perpignan, France

Accommodation located in:

countryside, leisure area, mountainside, near cultural interest, near diving spot, near fishing area, near historical interest, near horse riding, near tennis courts, near water sports, rural, village!

Amenities & services

Child's cot and high chair available if required. Linen for cot is not provided. Bedroom on 1st floor has doors leading out on to a large balcony with views of Alberes hills and the Pyrenees (Mount Canigou). Garden chairs, loungers, hammocks and 2 outdoor dining tables. Raised shaded area for dining overlooking pool. No smoking in the house. Pets (apart from guide dogs) not allowed.

# of Units: 1... and each unit includes:

• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 3
• Single beds: 4
• Double beds: 2
• Baby cots: 1
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