This holiday apartment in France is part of an ancient stone-built Catalan farmhouse, which has been completely renovated and equipped to luxury standard and can comfortably accommodate 2/3  guests with shared swimming pool and wonderful views. Estagel is the nearest village, with banks, shops, bars and a supermarket is just a 5 minute drive. The bustling centre of Perpignan is only a further 25 minutes away, while the Mediterranean beaches can be reached in less than three quarters of an hour.

Holiday cottage in France, facilities:

The holiday cottage in France can sleep 2 to 3 . It is situated on the first floor and has its own entrance from the outer courtyard. It is an open airy space.  The studio apartment is tastefully furnished with a double bed in the sleeping area which is separated from the kitchen and sitting area by a large wardrobe/room-divider. The kitchen is fully equipped with refrigerator, electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine. There is a shower-room off the sleeping area. The living area of the gite has comfortable armchairs and a sofa-bed. TV/Video and Wifi internet access is available.  The gite can be rented with the large farmhouse too.

Holiday cottage in France prices:

Prices are weekly and include linen and towels.  Changeover Day is normally on a Saturday, but this is negotiable out of high season, as are shorter bookings.

High season (July 4th - Sep 5th) : €740

Mid season (May 30th - July 3rd, Sep 6th - Oct 3rd) : €660  

Low season (Oct-April) :520€

Holiday cottage in France - our verdict:

If you want stunning scenery, peace quiet and relaxation holiday cottage in France is for you. The gite provides luxury accommodation for a couple.  The gites is well positioned to explore the sights of the Languedoc South of France.

Holiday cottage in France is surrounded by vineyards and sitting on a small rise where the Agly valley opens out towards the plain of Roussillon, the mas has wonderful views in all directions. To the north the medieval castle of Queribus, looks down from the Rocs Nègres of the Corbières and to the south and west rise the foothills of the Pyrenees.

Being the southernmost & sunniest region of France, Roussillon is naturally famous for its wines, especially the rosés and sweet vins doux. Vineyards are visible in all directions from the gite.  The scenery is stunning in all seasons and the area is perfect for exploration on foot, on horseback or by bicycle. Rock-climbing, canoeing and white-water rafting are also available further up the Agly valley in some spectacular river-gorges. A variety of beaches are reachable in under 45 minutes, from the full-on resorts of Le Barcarès or Canet to the long expanse of peaceful dunes near Toreilles. In winter the ski-ing resorts of Font-Romeu & Les Angles offering wonderful uncrowded cross-country and downhill ski-ing are around an hour & a half away.

Estagel, the nearest village, is about 3 kms. away and has a supermarket, baker’s, bars, chemists, post office, banks, indoor swimming pool, and hotel-restaurant. Other excellent restaurants are to be found in the nearby villages of Montner, Latour de France, Tautavel and Rivesaltes. The commercial area of Claira, has a Hypermarket, Bowling alley, multi-screen cinema, a Mc Donald’s and reputedly the largest outdoor go-cart track in Europe.

You have your choice of local airports to use to reach this holiday cottage in France. You can fly to:

Perpignan: 20 minutes

Carcassonne: 80 minutes

Girona: 1 hour 45 minutes

Holiday cottage in Franec policies: 25% deposit upon booking, balance due 6 weeks before arrival.