Laroque des Alberes Villa 15189

Bedroom.......................3
Bathroom......................3
Sleeps...........................6

Rate (British Pounds)

£ 540 - £ 1,500 per Week

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Description:

Pretty villa with private swimming pool, balcony, terraces, garden & views, near sandy Mediterranean beaches

Vacation Rental Description

A spacious, light, modern comfortable villa in a quiet residential area near the edge of Laroque des Alberes, with views of the mountains, the old fort in Laroque and over the plain towards the sea. Laroque des Alberes is a traditional Catalan village 10km from the sea at the foot of the Alberes hills. The historic centre of the village, containing an old fort and church, is a picturesque short walk away. Laroque has village shops - a small supermarket, tabac, bakeries, butcher, chemist - several bars and restaurants, a pizza takeaway, a small weekly market and a helpful tourist office. A larger supermarket is a few minutes drive away

Ideal for families to relax by the pool, or take a short (10min) drive to the sandy Mediterranean beaches. For hikers and walkers the Alberes hills are on the doorstep

On the ground floor is a large open plan lounge/diner/kitchen

The kitchen has been newly refitted and has oven, microwave, electric hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and cupboard space. Between the kitchen and the dining area is a granite breakfast bar, with additional bar-stool seating

The lounge has comfortable sofas and arm chairs, television and DVD player. For winter there is a cosy log burning stove

From the lounge patio doors lead to the terraces and fully enclosed and private garden planted with fruit trees (lemon, apricot, 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

The private swimming pool (4mX7m) is surrounded by paved terrace, has corner steps down at the shallow end making getting in and out easy, and an electrically operated security cover

The downstairs double bedroom, with king-size (160cm wide) double bed, has french windows to the garden and a large en suite shower room with enclosed shower cubicle, basin, bidet and WC

On the ground floor there is also a separate WC and a washing machine.

Upstairs is a double bedroom, with king-size (160cm wide) double bed, with patio doors to a jasmine-covered balcony with lovely panoramic views of the Alberes mountains, Mount Canigou and across the plain to the sea

The twin bedroom has views of the Alberes, the old village of Laroque with its fort, and across the plain to the sea

The family bathroom 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

This area of Southern France enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with on average 300 days of sunshine each year, enjoying hot summers and mild winters - ideal for a holiday at any time of year!

Grapes thrive in this climate too and the famous Banyuls, Minervois and Cotes du Roussillon wines are produced locally and are widely available from the local vineyards covering the countryside

The area is rich in history with many medieval Cathar and crusader castles to visit. Particularly spectacular is the restored citadel of Carcassonne, a UNESCO world heritage site

The coastal region has a variety of clean sandy beaches, fishing villages and modern resorts. The coastal lagoons provide birdwatching opportunities. In the winter skiing is possible from the resorts in the Pyrenees

The nearest beach resort is Argeles (10km) with its miles of wide sandy beaches and palm tree lined promenade. Other nearby beaches are St Cyprien and Canet.

Also nearby are the fishing villages of Port Vendres and Collioure which is popular with artists and contains several museums and galleries. The museum of modern art in Ceret is also nearby, and the Dali museum in Spain is worth a day trip

There are many local carnivals and festivals throughout the year in the area

More info & photos on our website www.laroqueholidayvilla.com

Facilities

Cable Satellite

Cooking Utensils

Dishwasher

DVD

Heating

Kitchen

Linen Service

Microwave

Open Fire

Amenity Parking

Private Pool

Refrigerator

Washer

Our helpful English-speaking (also French, German & Dutch) property managers will meet guests on/after arrival at the house. The bedrooms have plenty of storage space, with wardrobes, bedside cabinets and chests of drawers. All are equipped with floor standing oscillating fans and shutters to keep cool in the summer. Second indoor sitting area separate from the main lounge. Free Broadband Wi-Fi. Reversible air-conditioning available Outside there is a sunny terrace with a partly covered & more shady terrace area. Garden furniture is provided - tables & chairs for outdoor dining, & sunloungers & side tables for the paved area around the pool or the sunny terrace. A barbeque is provided. 2 travel cots, 1 high chair, & removable stair gates etc available on request. We can provide bedlinen/bath towels but an additional charge is payable to cover the laundry costs.

Activities

Adventure Sports

Beach

Biking

Boating

Playground

Cinema

Fishing

Golf

Horse Riding

Hunting/Rock Climbing

Mountain Biking

Night Clubs

Restaurant

Sailing

Shopping

Skiing

Snow Boarding

Tennis

Theater

Water Sports

Zoo/Wildlife

The international golf course at St Cyprien is about 25km from the villa. Other golf courses within driving distance are at Falgos, Font Romeu, Amelie les Bains & Marcevol, and further afield there are golf courses in the Costa Brava region across the border.
Water sports (sailing, boating, diving, wind-surfing etc) are available from the nearby resort of Argeles (10km).
Hiking, walking and mountain-biking can all be done in the Alberes Hills - starting directly from the villa. Bikes can be hired in Argeles. Maps of suitable paths are available from the tourist office.
Horse riding is available near Argeles.
Ski-ing and snowboarding from the resorts of Font Romeu and Les Angles. These are approximately 2 hour drive.
There are animal parcs at Les Angles and Casteil. Nearby is the Valley of the tortoises, which also has a childrens activity adventure. Find more details of nearby activities on our website wwww.laroqueholidayvilla.com

Travel Options

Nearest Airport : Perpignan at 25 kilometers distance;
Nearest Train Station : Argeles sur Mer at 10 kilometers distance
Nearest Town : Laroque des Alberes at 0 kilometers distance
Travel Info: *By Air - Easily accessible from UK from several local airports served by budget airlines: - Perpignan 25km/40min (Ryanair, Flybe BMI) -(Barcelona)Girona 80km/1hr 15min (Easyjet, FREQUENT Ryanair flights from MANY UK and European airports) Perpignan is the nearest airport, but Girona is often more convenient as it offers a much wider choice of flights, and is a straightforward road journey by motorway -Barcelona Reus 2hrs (Easyjet, Ryanair) -Carcassonne 2hrs (Ryanair) Car hire is available from the major rental companies at these airports. When we travel by air we fly to Girona and rent from Hertz. * By Road We are just 10km from the nearest motorway junction (A9 at Le Boulou). We will send out detailed travel instructions with booking confirmation. * By Rail Eurostar trains from the new St Pancras station connect with TGV trains to Montpellier and Perpignan. (The fastest trains now take less than 9 hours to Perpignan). Car hire is available from Perpignan. From Perpignan trains connect to Argeles-sur-Mer where taxis are available.

Rental Rates

Price Table

Season Rate

From	To	Weekly Price
31 Mar 2012	14 Apr 2012	£700
14 Apr 2012	28 Apr 2012	£580
28 Apr 2012	05 May 2012	£620
14 Jul 2012	1 Sep 2012	£1500
1 Sep 2012	15 Sep 2012	£1200
15 Sep 2012	29 Sep 2012	£850
29 Sep 2012	27 Oct 2012	£740
27 Oct 2012	3 Nov 2012	£760
15 Dec 2012	22 Dec 2012	£650
22 Dec 2012	4 Jan 2013	£780

Low Season Price:

£540 per Week

High Season Price:

£1,500 per Week

OUR EARLY BOOKING WEEKLY RATES FOR HIGH SEASON 2012 ARE SHOWN IN THE TABLE. WEEKLY RATES FOR EARLY/LATE LOW SEASON 2012 ARE: 07 Jan 2012 - 14 Jan 2012 £680 14 Jan 2012 - 11 Feb 2012 £540 11 Feb 2012 - 18 Feb 2012 £620 18 Feb 2012 - 31 Mar 2012 £540 03 Nov 2012 - 15 Dec 2012 £600 SHORT BREAKS (MIN 3 NIGHTS) JAN & FEB £120 PER NIGHT A 25% non-refundable deposit is payable at time of booking, with the remainder payable 8 weeks before arrival. A refundable security deposit of £300 is also required with the final payment. We prefer payment to be by cheque (Sterling), but can arrange for bank transfer. We are also able to accept payment in Euros. Please contact us for details. Our changeover day is SATURDAY. During Low Season periods the changeover day is more flexible and we can also accept short breaks (minimum of 3 days) - please contact us for pricing details. www.laroqueholidayvilla.com

Photos

Swimming Pool, Terraces, Garden and House

Upstairs double bedroom with balcony

Dining Area and Kitchen

Lounge Area

Front of house showing balcony

The Pool with view of Alberes Hills

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Owners Profile

We holidayed in this region for several years before buying our house. I love the strong sunlight, the climate (hot summers, mild spring and autumn, and even in winter its not cold for long), the spectacular mountain scenery combined with typically Mediterranean vegetation, the fabulous beaches, the picturesque villages with artists studios, galleries and museums, and the wealth of history associated with the Cathars and Templars etc.
We chose Laroque des Alberes because of its location near to the beaches, yet in the foothills away from the summer resorts. Its a charming and friendly, typically Catalan old village, but well served with local shops and facilities. The cafes and restaurants range from relaxed bistros to a sophisticated Michelin starred restaurant. We chose our house because of its quiet location in the village, modern facilities and great views. Our family all like different things and there are plenty of things to do locally to satisfy them all. The kid's verdict when they first saw the house was 'Wow, its the best place we've ever stayed', and even now as grumpy teenagers they are still happy to come with us, and even bring their friends! Each time we go we discover new places and things to do. We're always very busy when we stay, but always leave feeling relaxed and wanting to visit again.

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