4 Bedroom Villa in Vernet Les Bains

Vernet les Bains is the perfect holiday destination, less than an hour from Perpignan and the Mediterranean, at the foot of Mount Canigou on the edge of the Pyrennees. With walking, horseriding, abbeys, caves, water sports and thermal spas close by, and beaches and ski resorts within an hours drive, there is plenty to do. Or just sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning scenery. 
 
This lovely villa is peacefully situated at the end of a lane, only two minutes walk from the local swimming pool complex, tennis courts and playground, and a ten minute stroll from the village square in the charming hill-top village of Vernet, with its colourful market three times weekly, shops, restaurants, thermal spa and parks. 
 
The spacious villa has a comfortable living/dining area with a woodburning stove in the large open fireplace. French windows lead onto the south-facing front terrace, pleasantly shaded by mature trees, and also into the rear garden where the pool is situated. The well-equipped kitchen also has doors to the front terrace, perfect for relaxed outdoor dining, while looking at the views of Vernet and Mount Canigou. There are 3 bedrooms on the ground floor, as well as a family bathroom and separate WC. Upstairs is a spacious 4th bedroom with ensuite bathroom. Most of the beds can be made up as singles or doubles as required. There are also 2 single futon beds, and a double sofa bed available in the living room, for flexible sleeping arrangements.  
 
The villa is well supplied with a BBQ, satellite TV, Wireless Broadband Internet, video, DVD and CD players, and a selection of books, games, videos and DVDs , for adults and children. In the garden, relax by the pool, or enjoy table tennis, volleyball, badminton, boules, and the children’s swings. The private heated swimming pool is 5x10m and has views across the valley and of Mt Canigou. The shallow end is only 1m deep, making it ideal for younger children. It also has a domed pool cover, which can be fully or partially retracted, kept in place for swimming under on cooler days, or closed for security when left unattended. A solar shower is available for rinsing off before or after your swim. 

A high chair, cot and a children's table and chairs are available for use if required. Two of the single beds are daybeds with low rails on three sides, which may be turned around to provide additional safety for younger children. Four of the beds are single beds without foot-ends, ideal for taller adults, which can be made up as doubles if required. Two single futon beds can be placed in any bedroom as required. Extras provided are a hairdrier, iron, beach and pool toys, WiFi, wood-burning and gas BBQs. A wide range of family DVDs and videos for young children is provided. A variety of store cupboard essentials e.g. salt, pepper, sugar are kept in stock. A computer is provided (for Internet access only). Bathroom scales are provided to help with packing cases prior to departure.

There is a host of activities in the local area to suit all ages and tastes. Within a 10 minute drive you will find the Romanesque Fort Liberia, the abbey of St. Martin du Canigou, the famous 11th century fortified village of Villefranche-de-Conflent, limestone caves, thermal spas, an animal park, and the Little Yellow Train. Climb Mount Canigou (or take a 4x4 jeep to nearer the summit!), or enjoy gentler walks in the area. There are opportunities for horse-riding, mountain-biking, tubing and rope adventure courses, and you can enjoy the beach and water-sports on the nearby lake at Vinca. The area is ideal for bird-watching, painting, photography and fishing. Canyoning and white-water rafting can also be arranged nearby. There are also several local markets, a variety of restaurants, and a host of festivals and summer entertainments in the village. 

• Nearest Airport : Perpignan at 50 kilometers distance;
• Nearest Train Station : Villefranche de Conflent at 5 kilometers distance
• Nearest Town : Prades at 10 kilometers distance
• Travel Info: Find cheap flights with Ryanair to Perpignan (55 mins drive), Beziers (1 1/2 hours), Girona (2 hours) or Carcassonne (2 hours). Bus service from Perpignan only 1 Euro per person.

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The picturesque and friendly hilltop village of Vernet les Bains is ideally situated in the foothills of the Pyrennees, a few minutes drive from the main road between Perpignan and Andorra. Away from the bustling crowds on the coast, but within an hour's drive of glorious beaches, there is a host of activities for all the family in the local area. Or head into the mountains for skiiing, walking and white water action.