OVERVIEW 2018 was the the first year that we rented our house. We received a number of favourable comments Post Covid in 2022 and 2023 we rented via a property manager and the favourable reviews were on their website. Following their local representative's retirement we now have taken back control of bookings. We were pleased with the feedback we received from guests. Please be assured that our home is as exactly as the photos show. It is a well furnished and comfortable house in peaceful and beautiful surroundings. The house is located in green hills, in a quiet cul de sac containing just 4 large detached houses. It is less than ten minutes drive from the nearest town of CÉRET. All you will hear is bird song. It is completely secluded and peaceful with plenty of parking behind a lockable-gated entrance. Close to a bubbling stream it is still suitable for small children as the garden is fully fenced. It is also some distance from any main roads. There is little night sky pollution and the stars are amazing. With two bedrooms and bathrooms downstairs all on one level it is suitable for wheelchair guests with only one step into the house. The fenced pool is very private and spacious. There is plenty of lounging area around the pool with sun bed loungers, mattresses and parasols for eight provided, as well as beach towels. There are several outside seating areas as well as outdoor dining with a covered terrace and electric fan. A Weber barbecue and complimentary briquettes will be provided. The house faces south and for that reason all of the terraces have electric sun blinds giving plenty of shade if required, they also keep the house deliciously cool. There is a fully fitted kitchen leading onto an exceptionally large living area with two connecting sitting rooms and TV, you can watch full satellite British and French TV along with netflix etc. There are two ground floor bedrooms, one with a shower and toilet ensuite and the other with a full bathroom and separate toilet opposite. On the first floor is the master bedroom with a Superking bed and satellite TV. There is a door to a dressing room/ study with sofa bed and/or child bed. This also has a separate entrance. Adjacent to this is a shower room and toilet. All bedrooms have high-end quality mattresses, and fittings and pictures. The House is air-conditioned in all principal rooms and bedrooms. The house has recently installed free fibre Internet connections now working at speeds of average 600 Mbps The garage contains a tumble dryer and freezer for guest use. Children are welcome FACILITIES Plentiful gated private parking and large parking area outside, Downstairs: Fully fitted Kitchen with Electric Oven, Gas and electric hob, Dishwasher, Washing Machine Large larder fridge, toaster, microwave, kettle, Nespresso coffee maker (*bring own pods). Granite worktops. Large linked living room with two sofas and many chairs. Internet box for guests. Full satellite TV (British and French) , blue ray DVD and Apple /Internet TV. Interior dining area for eight, bookcase and books and additional seating areas Air conditioned throughout. Two ground floor bedrooms each with twin beds that can be separated, wardrobes and ample storage, both with French doors to garden and with air conditioning. One en suite shower room and toilet. Both rooms have mosquito blinds if air conditioning doesn’t suit. Additionally, both now have solar operated electric blinds. One full bathroom with separate toilet, opposite the other bedroom Tumble dryer and freezer in garage First floor: Master bedroom on first floor, superking size bed with satellite TV and ample storage, and internal door to large dressing room/study with dressing table and double sofa bed. (A child’s bed and cot can be provided - Guest to bring own linen), separate entrance to dressing room/study/extra bedroom, Air Conditioning, mosquito blinds. Adjacent shower room with toilet. Both rooms are air conditioned. EXTERIOR Large half-acre plot with many unusual trees, large patio area, pool size, 7 *4 metres, 1.80 metre depth, roman steps, fully fenced and gated (not shown in the pictures), solar heated outside shower. Pool heating is available at extra cost if required (really not necessary in July/August). There is a maintenance contract on the pool. Eight sunbeds and mattresses and four double sun umbrellas, and side tables. Electric blinds covering outside seating/eating areas Large outside seating area for eight as well as other seating areas and external lighting. Large round table for exterior dining seating eight, cooling overhead fan, and external lighting. Weber barbecue with complimentary briquettes There is a weekly gardener and an automatic irrigation system. GENERAL All linens and towels provided with weekly change if required as well as beach towels and toilet rolls and soap on arrival. Welcome Pack of bread, wine and milk etc. Basic cleaning is provided after changeover but Guests are required to properly wash all crockery, cutlery, utensils, dispose of all rubbish including paper and bottles, ensure that furniture is as where found on arrival, books and DVD’s replaced on shelves or cupboards and the house left as found. Regretfully, for anymore than a basic clean, following our local representatives’ inspection, the cost will be deducted from the security deposit or reclaimed. RESTRICTIONS kindly note the rental is normally for 5 days minimum. No smoking Regretfully no pets, as owner has severe allergies. No events or house parties -or excess occupancy (if found there will be a charge of 200€ per additional person per night before eviction) This is a quiet area so local laws regarding noise must be respected (e.g. no music outside) CHILDREN of all ages are welcome but note the following- Everything to do with cleaning a baby , except toilet paper, (No baby wipes in particular) must go in the outside public bins. Toilet blockages are expensive and unpleasant and the costs (approx 200€) will be recharged. We cannot over-emphasise this as sadly it seems always to happen when we have young children ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA. Nearest “Boulangerie” two minutes. Under new and better management. Nearest Supermarket, Lidl, two minutes drive The welcoming Catalonian town OF CÉRET, the capital of Vallespir, nestling at the base of the Albères massif, unites tradition with modernity with its shady avenues and tall plane trees. Famous in the area for its weekly Saturday market and weekday night market and less than ten minutes drive (4 km) from our house: home to the renowned museum of modern art (Picasso lived in Céret). There is an Annual bull running festival in July as well as many other “fetes” celebrating music and dance. There are many restaurants in Céret and locally, ranging from Gourmet to Pizza. For more information go to the Vallespir-tourisme Céret website Beautiful walks from the house. Cycling trails, water sports, boating and swimming lake. Historical Cathar castles. Nearest plentiful and safe beaches 30 minutes away including naturist. Golf courses within 50 mins, tennis etc. The famous "yellow" narrow gauge train is one hour away in the PYRÉNÉES and runs daily. The views are spectacular. The less famous "Red" train runs about 3 times a week and ambles through beautiful countryside. ANDORRA 2 ½ hrs. by road. The Spanish border, with cheap drinks and outlet malls at La Jonquera, is 15 minutes, the thriving town of FIGUERAS with Thursday market, and great shopping is a 35-minute drive, and also home to the world famous Dali Museum. Dali's house is about 85 minutes on the nearby coast. The Historic town of GIRONA with its beautiful cathedral and historic Jewish Quarter one hour COSTA BRAVA 1 hr. BARCELONA 2 hrs. The famous Spanish beach at ROSAS one hour’s drive with wonderful safe swimming for children with many seafood restaurants lining the beach. Or just lying by our pool with a glass of something cold listening to the beautiful bird song … HOW TO GET HERE A car is essential to enjoy the area. Flights: RYANAIR to Perpignan (30 mins from house), Beziers (60 mins), Carcassonne (90 mins) or Girona in Spain (60mins) EASYJET and BA to Montpellier (1h 45 mins), and EASYJET, VUELING, RYANAIR and BA to Barcelona (2 h), Toulouse (2h 15)-EASYJET, BA Train EUROSTAR/ TGV via Paris or Lille to Perpignan station (25 mins from House). 12 hours from London including time for lunch in Paris Driving 1300 km from Calais via the spectacular Millau suspension bridge PAYMENT TERMS for a minimum stay of 5 nights 25% on booking, 25% two months before arrival date, 50% one month before arrival Security Deposit 600 € one month before arriving . MAX 8 GUESTS-owner will charge 200€ per person per night if illegally exceeded. CANCELLATION TERMS 100% refund up one months prior to arrival 50 % up to 2 weeks month prior to arrival From 2 weeks prior to arrival-no refund 100% refund if an event caused by COVID -19 prevents the traveller and party from travelling to or from the property or travelling around the property area during that period or other government restrictions in place (medical proof required). The house is NOT suitable for bachelor, stag/hen parties or noisy outside activities parties. ABOUT THE OWNERS We bought the house in 2009 and now live here up to 5 months each year. It really is our second family home. We speak English and French. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Please note by paying a deposit the renter is assumed to accept our terms and conditions available on the web site