Charming detached "Catalan" villa with a lovely and peaceful garden and a unique wide panoramic view over the Roussillon plain, the villages, the Pyrenees-Orientales mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. Serenity and not bothered by crowds around you. The Luxurious property "La Villa de Mierlo" offers in addition to space and comfort: - Large swimming pool (12 meters long and 4 meters large, from 1,5 to 3 meters deep), veranda, porches, terraces and Gas BBQ (coal is not allowed due to FIRE risk), - Large traditional and comfortable eat-in kitchen with fireplace and TV, - Beautiful large living room with sitting area around fireplace and sitting area around Large TV, - 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (2 with WC), 2 toilets (1 per floor), cellar with washing machine and dryer with additional fridge and freezer. Large fenced plot (1500 m2) with parking spaces for 3 cars. Offers calm and privacy with nearby entertainment options, beaches and nightlife. The luxurious and individual "La Villa de Mierlo" (Merlo means in Catalan merle) is near Perpignan, Céret, Collioure and the Spanish border, in the picturesque village of Llauro, in a quiet and wooded area. Nearby is also the Pic du Canigou mountain, sacred to Catalans The privileged location of the village of Llauro allows you to easily discover the wonders of the Catalan country, its cultural, culinary and historical heritage. The proximity of the international airports of Perpignan and Girona (Spain) and the high speed line (TGV) between Perpignan and Barcelona offers a practical travel service. For those who need to remain accessible for their work or who wish to work in peace, the Office on the 1st floor is very suitable to give substance to the term "workation" thanks to the WIFI accessible everywhere. HOSTESS & HOST: The keys for the Villa and the gate are at the administrators. Address is Nr 25 Lotissement la calciné (just follow the road to the top) Eric & Nicole are a lovely couple who value hospitality. Eric has a warm catalan personality with his typical rugby stature, He is a “bon vivant” who likes sharing his knowledge about local wines and food. Nicole comes from belgium and speaks her langages (french, dutch, english, spanish, German). They offer: - a warm welcome with guided tour of the property, - pool and garden maintenance - advice on the sites and the various activities of the region - wine tasting and dinner based on regional dishes on request They also make sure that no student or youth party takes place! TRAVEL ITINERARY (by car): (From the Netherlands and Germany) You can choose the route via Luxembourg and Lyon (maybe stay over in Beaune, the city of Bourgonje wines). Or you can take the route via Paris / Clermont Ferrand (like coming from UK) Or you can take the route via Paris / Toulouse and you can plan to stay over nearby Vierzon where you can find numerous castles like Club Vacanciel La Ferté Himbault where we stayed many times (when the kids were younger) https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/domaine-de-la-sauldre.nl.html On the A9 in Direction Spain you will pass Perpignan. From there you can best follow Thuir, Fourques and finally Llauro. Before you actually reach the village you make a left turn to the Calcine, drive all the way up, past the cemetery until you reach nearly the top and see the sign voor Nr. 13 to the right. You can park on the premises behind the gates. GROCERIES ( in the neighborhood) Closest supermarket (10 min. drive): SPAR, 1 Rue des Taste Vins, 66300 Fourques https://magasins.spar.fr/fr/s/spar-fourques In Fourques you can also find a bakery, a wine shop (including degustation of wines like in many shops), a farmacy and a doctor. If you drive a little further there is much more choice and bigger supermarkets: Ceret (15 min.): Intermarché Thuir (20 min.): Lidl, Action, Intermarché and Super U (average shopping mall) Perpignan (30 min): Auchan within BIG Shopping Mall. ACTIVITIES Canyoning and Rafting: Several organizations facilitate, Weekends and outdoor stages as canyoning, the Mtb, Escalade, Via Ferrata, Rafting, Hydrospeed, the Scuba Navy, Sea Kayak and River the Tree climbing, caving Bicycle Rental: Several organizations facilitate rent by the day, half day or week: suspended MTB, child bicycle, racing bicycle, tandem, helmet, and child seat or trailer tracking. A multitude of mountain bike trails in the eastern Pyrenees, for all level. They invite you to discover the Pyrenees mountain biking: Downhill mountain biking in a full or half day guided by a qualified instructor. There are countless cycle touring paths and facilities in Pyrénées-Orientales, on quiet little roads along the coast or across the plains, from Perpignan to Thuir and from Barcarès to Rivesaltes. Outdoor activities in the heart of the Pyrénées-Orientales Surrounded by nature, you can fully appreciate the protected environment of the Pyrénées-Orientales. Climbing, via ferrata, high ropes, fishing and golf, to leave your comfort zone while enjoying the fresh air! Aquapark: There a few parks at the Coast Golf: There are 2 golf clubs and golf courses near Perpignan. - Golf De Saint Cyprien - Golf Club de Montescot Spa and thalassotherapy center: - Thermal baths in Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda - On the Thalasso side in Banyuls-sur-Mer - Thalasso Spa "Les Flamants Roses" in Canet-en-Roussillon - Thermal baths at La Preste Les Bains - Baths in Boulou - Thermal baths in Llo - Thermal baths in Molitg-les-Bains - Thalasso "Thalassol" in Port Barcarès - Thalasso center & spa Île de la Lagune in Saint-Cyprien - Thermal baths in Vernet-les-Bains Beaches/Clubs: They are obviously several beaches: https://www.creme-de-languedoc.com/Languedoc/beaches/index.php https://www.argeles-sur-mer.co.uk/explore/sea/beach-clubs/ https://www.argeles-sur-mer.co.uk/explore/see-do/ https://www.nouvellevague-beachclub.com/home A day at the beach in Argeles sur Mer: Argeles sur Mer is about half an hour drive from la Villa de Mierlo. Best is to drive to the Port of Argeles and keep Rue du Port in your navigation, on the floorplan you find the parking under A. Here you can find some nice bars, restaurants and shops. From the parking it is only a few minutes walk to Beachclub Charly, Plage Sud OPEN MARKETS Argeles - village Traditional market Rue and Place de la République All year, Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Argeles – Beach Traditional market Parking des Platanes 13 June to 21 September, Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Craft market Parking des Platanes – ARGELÈS-PLAGE 13 June to 15 September, daily from 5pm to midnight. Argeles Harbour Traditional market Place du Nouveau Monde 14 June to 20 September, Thursday mornings. Local and organic produce market Place du Nouveau Monde 12 June to 18 September, Tuesday mornings. Evening market On the quays of the harbour 26 June to 31 August, Tuesdays and Fridays.