3 Bedroom Farmhouse in Prades

Retains most of the original 18th century features. Previously a farmhouse, is rustic in style and intimate, with exposed beams, stone, and stripped pine.

Living/Dining room with fitted kitchen (dishwasher, gas hob, electric coffee maker, oven, microwave, fridge & freezer, raclette set, etc), large cosi-corner, TV, DVD/DivX/CD players, and a pretty enamelled wood-burning stove. Covered balcony with panoramic mountain views. Bathroom, washroom, 2WC's. Well equipped laundry with washing machine, iron, hair dryer. Ski/mountain bike room. Picnic table and built-in barbecue, garden furniture, parking. Children's play area. Double bed (160), double bed (140) & 2 single beds (90). Electric heaters throughout.

A little known region other than with the French and Spanish, who in July and August come up from the Mediterranean to escape the often sweltering heat of the coastal plains. And in winter, for the skiing - cheaper and less crowded than the Alps. 
 
Spanish border town of Puigcerda. 
Good shops, lively Sunday market, restaurants. 
 
The famous all year round "Petit Train Jaune", narrow-gauge mountain train with open-top carriages in Summer snakes its way down through spectacular scenery to Medieval fortified Villefranche-de Conflent and the Grottos of the "Grandes Canalettes".  
 
 
Barcelona (2 hrs. drive) lively city, rich in history and architecture. 
 
Windsurfing & dinghy sailing on nearby lake. Rafting, 3 summer mountain chair lifts, pot holing, rock-climbing sites, hang-gliding. Lake & river fishing, golf (international course at Puigcerda). Mountain bike hire, indoor Olympic ice-rink & swimming pool. Superb horse-riding and of course walking to suit all abilities.

• Travel Info: Please contact the property owner for further details or see: www.snowdens.info