Villa & Heated Pool
Villa Ref: 02400
- Sleeps 6
- Self Catering
- 3 Bedrooms
- No Smoking
- 3 Bathrooms
- Pets Considered
- Own Heated Pool
Great Views
10km from beach - Car essential
Changeover
Saturday
Nearest Airport: Perpignan (30km)
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. The historic centre of the village is a picturesque short walk away. Laroque has village shops - a small supermarket, tabac, bakeries, butcher, chemist - several bars and restaurants and a pizza takeaway and a small weekly market. 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 fully equipped 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.
WiFi is now available for guest use if they bring a wifi enabled laptop.
We have recently created a second indoor sitting area which is separate from the main lounge.
The ground floor double bedroom, with king-size double bed, has french windows to the garden and a large en suite shower room with enclosed shower cubicle, basin, bidet and WC.
There is also a washing machine and a separate WC on the ground floor.
Upstairs is a (double aspect) double bedroom, with king-size double bed, with patio doors to a jasmine-covered balcony with lovely views.
The twin bedroom has views of the old village, the mountains 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.
For the winter months. as well as the log burning stove, there are electric radiators throughout the property.
Reversible air-conditioning is installed in each bedroom and the lounge-dining room. This can be used for cooling in the summer months or efficient heating in the winter months.
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 and other typical Mediterranean plants. Guests are welcome to pick and eat any fruit from the garden as it ripens.
Garden furniture is provided - a table and chairs for outdoor dining, sun umbrellas, and loungers and side tables for relaxing and sunbathing at the pool or on the terraces.
Private heated swimming pool with electrically operated security cover. The pool is of the in-ground type and surrounded by paved terrace. It is 4mX7m, with depth from 0.9m to 1.5m, and has corner steps down at the shallow end making getting in and out very easy. Pool available Easter - end of October. (but can be made available later/earlier now there is heating)
There are lovely panoramic views from the balcony of the Alberes mountains, Mount Canigou and across the plain to the sea, and from the twin bedroom of the Alberes, the old village of Laroque with its fort, and across the plain to the sea.
Off-street parking for 1 car (and plenty of on-street parking in the very quiet road if you have more than one car).
English-speaking caretaker will meet guests on/after arrival and is available to assist during your holiday..
Location of holiday rental in Laroque-des-Alberes, Pyrenees-Orientales, Occitanie
Holiday Type: | Beach, Rural, Mountain, Historic/Sightseeing, Family |
Local Activities: | Swimming/Watersports, Skiing/Snowboarding, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Horse Riding, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Zoo, Local Market, Amusement/Water Park |
Nearest Airport: | Perpignan Girona Carcassonne |
30km 97km 153km |
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Nearest Railway Station: | Argeles | 10km |
Nearest Beach: | Argeles sur Mer | 10km |
Nearest Pub/Restaurant: | Laroque des Alberes | 500m |
Location description
Laroque des Alberes is in the Pyrenees-Orientales department in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of the South of France. It is near to Perpigan and the Spanish border.
Laroque des Alberes is a traditional Catalan village 10km from the Mediterranean sea at the foot of the Alberes hills. The historic centre contains an old fort and church, but there are also all the usual local shops, and several restaurants, cafes and bars, and a helpful tourist office.
The nearest beach resort is Argeles with its miles of wide sandy beaches and palm tree lined promenade. Other beaches at St Cyprien and Canet are also within reach.
Also nearby are the fishing villages of Port Vendres and Collioure. Collioure is popular with artists and contains several museums and galleries. For those interested in art the museum of modern art in Ceret is also nearby, and the Dali museum in Spain is worth a day trip.
Directions
* By Air
Easily accessible from several local airports served by budget airlines:
- Perpignan 30km/40min (Ryanair, Flybe, BMI in summer)
-(Barcelona)Girona 97km/1hr 15min
-Carcassonne 2hrs (Ryanair)
-Beziers 2hrs
-Barcelona El Prat 2hrs
-Barcelona Reus 2hrs 30min
-Toulouse 2hrs 30min
-Montpellier 2hrs 30min
Car hire is available from the major rental companies at these airports.
Its a straightforward motorway journey from all of them to our house.
* 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.
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
Suitability: | No Smoking, Pets Considered |
General: | Air conditioning, Electric Fan/s, Internet Access, Stairgate, Hairdryer WiFi now available if you bring your laptop. |
Bedrooms: | 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6 1 Double/s with ensuite, 1 Double/s, 1 Twin/s, 2 Cot/s The cots are travel cots - available on request - also other baby equipment |
Bathrooms: | 3 Bathroom/s 1 Bath/s, 2 Shower/s, 2 Wash basin/s, 3 Toilets/s, 2 Bidet/s |
Lounge: | Seating for 8 people TV, Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Board Games, Books/Magazines |
Dining Area: | Seating for 8 people , High chair |
Kitchen/Utility: | Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron |
Outdoors: | Swimming Pool, BBQ, Private garden, Balcony, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade Heated swimming pool is 4X7m, in ground, with corner steps down and electrically operated security cover. It is available May-October. |
Access: | Car essential, Off road parking, Stairs |
Services: |
Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning extra Linen & towels can be provided, but with extra charge for their laundering. Cot linen can now be provided. Please contact us for details. |
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Rates
Period | Weekly | Minimum Stay |
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18 May 2024 - 24 May 2024 | £1,050 | 7 Days |
25 May 2024 - 31 May 2024 | £1,120 | 7 Days |
01 Jun 2024 - 14 Jun 2024 | £1,330 | 7 Days |
15 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024 | £1,540 | 7 Days |
22 Jun 2024 - 28 Jun 2024 | £1,680 | 7 Days |
29 Jun 2024 - 23 Aug 2024 | £1,750 | 7 Days |
24 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 | £1,680 | 7 Days |
31 Aug 2024 - 06 Sep 2024 | £1,330 | 7 Days |
07 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024 | £1,050 | 7 Days |
14 Sep 2024 - 20 Sep 2024 | £945 | 7 Days |
21 Sep 2024 - 11 Oct 2024 | £896 | 7 Days |
12 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024 | £945 | 7 Days |
26 Oct 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 | £770 | 7 Days |
30 Nov 2024 - 06 Dec 2024 | £819 | 7 Days |
07 Dec 2024 - 13 Dec 2024 | £875 | 7 Days |
14 Dec 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 | £910 | 7 Days |
21 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025 | £945 | 7 Days |
04 Jan 2025 - 07 Feb 2025 | £700 | 7 Days |
08 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2025 | £770 | 7 Days |
22 Feb 2025 - 07 Mar 2025 | £735 | 7 Days |
08 Mar 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 | £805 | 7 Days |
29 Mar 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 | £819 | 7 Days |
05 Apr 2025 - 18 Apr 2025 | £840 | 7 Days |
19 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | £819 | 7 Days |
26 Apr 2025 - 09 May 2025 | £840 | 7 Days |
10 May 2025 - 16 May 2025 | £945 | 7 Days |
17 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £1,050 | 7 Days |
24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £1,120 | 7 Days |
31 May 2025 - 13 Jun 2025 | £1,330 | 7 Days |
14 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025 | £1,540 | 7 Days |
21 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £1,680 | 7 Days |
28 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £1,750 | 7 Days |
30 Aug 2025 - 05 Sep 2025 | £1,330 | 7 Days |
06 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £1,050 | 7 Days |
13 Sep 2025 - 19 Sep 2025 | £945 | 7 Days |
20 Sep 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 | £896 | 7 Days |
11 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £945 | 7 Days |
25 Oct 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 | £770 | 7 Days |
29 Nov 2025 - 05 Dec 2025 | £819 | 7 Days |
06 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 | £875 | 7 Days |
13 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £910 | 7 Days |
20 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026 | £945 | 7 Days |
03 Jan 2026 - 09 Jan 2026 | £700 | 7 Days |
Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion. Currency conversions are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Deposit/Booking Notes
A 25% deposit secures the booking. The balance is due 8 weeks before arrival. A security deposit of 300 is also required. Payment by (cleared) UK cheque in or bank transfer in or is preferred payment method. Credit card payment now also possible.
Bed linen and towels can also be hired at extra charge.
The local tourist tax (taxe de sejour) is payable in addition. For 2024 this is 1.30 per adult per night.
During the Summer our changeover day is fixed as Saturday. During the Winter we can be more flexible on arrival/departure days and can offer short breaks. Please contact us via our website www.laroqueholidayvilla.com for more details
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Owner Details
Owner Name:
David & Elizabeth Harris
Property Ref:
02400
Languages Spoken:
English French
Preferred Contact Method:
No preference
Primary Telephone:
+44 (0)1763-262 313
Secondary Telephone:
+44 (0)7970-957 577
Owner joined website:
7 January 2010
Property listed since:
8 January 2010
Link to owners website:
www.laroqueholidayvilla.com
Please mention theholidaylet.com and be aware of time differences if making contact by phone.
Owner Details
Owner Name: David & Elizabeth Harris
Property Ref: 02400
Languages Spoken: English French
Preferred Contact Method: No preference
Primary Telephone: +44 (0)1763-262 313
Secondary Telephone: +44 (0)7970-957 577
Owner joined website: 7 January 2010
Property listed since: 8 January 2010
Link to owners website: www.laroqueholidayvilla.com
Please mention theholidaylet.com and be aware of time differences if making contact by phone.
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