Catalan Farmhouse near the sea, garden and pool

The Old Farmhouse in Mas de la Rivière, an old Catalan farm on the banks of the river Tet surrounded by vineyards and artichoke fields , large garden and pool. 5 minutes from the beaches and 10 mins from Perpignan. Sleeps 6 to 8 in 3 bedrooms. Swimming pool open depending on climate conditions from mid May to end September. Reservations flexible apart from July/August 7 nights Saturday to Saturday The space THE OLD FARMHOUSE is a three bedroomed two storey house in the grounds of Mas de la Rivière with its own private garden. The house was the original farmhouse and retains the character of bygone days. It has three large bedrooms upstairs , one with a king size bed, one with extra large twin beds and one with standard twin beds, there is room to ad fold up beds and cots. There is a large garden in front of it with sunloungers, dining table and chairs and BBQ. The house is fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, full sized oven and 4 ring hob, toaster, coffee maker, TV, DVD player and DVD library, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, books and toys. You really will have everything you may need! The decor is very pleasing to the eye so you can relax. Pets are welcome with prior agreement. Smoking is not permitted in the house. Mas de la Rivière, an old Catalan farm, sits on the banks of the river Tet and is surrounded by vineyards and artichoke fields. It is 1km from the traditional Catalan village of Villelongue de la Salanque, 5 minutes from the beach at the modern beach resort of Canet en Roussillon or St. Marie Plage and 10 minutes from the cosmopolitan city of Perpignan. Despite being in a tranquil setting it is very close to the major link roads into Spain, up to the mountains and down the coast and the glorious mediterranean sea. There are 3 houses at Mas de la Rivière, the owner's house, the Pumphouse and the Old Farmhouse , each with its own private garden area, all set in an acre of mature gardens and a shared 12 X 6 m swimming pool (opened from beginning of May to end of October exact date depending on weather) with a relaxing pool area for sunbathing, ping pong table, volleyball net, basket ball net, children play area etc The houses are fully equipped just like home from home. Internet access is available on site too. The Mas is a very safe place for children to relax and play making it relaxing for parents too! There are beach bars, restaurants and beach clubs with stunning views of the sea and mountains. Beach, sea and mountains..mmmmm! Perpignan: The colourful and exotic city of Perpignan is right on the doorstep . It takes ten minutes by car . It is hard to think how anyone would want for more from a city. It is full of sophisticated shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and music clubs. There are many interesting festivals held in the city during the year. The old quarter of the city is home to several multicultural food markets and full of fascinating Catalan architecture. The icing on the cake is that almost at every turn, the city is full of exotic palm trees. Roussillon, The Med, The Pyrenees & Spain. This is a truly superb region for any type of holiday you could wish for and at any time of year. Roussillon is the sunniest part of France with app. 320 sunshine days a year with the autumn being a real treat and break from colder parts of Europe. The Med resorts of Canet, Barcares, St.Cyprien and Argeles all with marvellous beaches are all just minutes away. The famous and beautiful Collioure, Ceret and Figueres in Spain are loaded with artistic history. The majestic Pyrenees wrap themselves around Roussillon and tumble into the Med, the lush countryside is quite simply carpeted with sun baked vineyards. If all that was not enough, the lovely Costa Brava of Spain is Roussillon's southern neighbour. Suitability: suitable for elderly or infirm, pets considered, children welcome, Long-term Renters Welcome. Guest access Large 12x6m by 3m deep swimming pool with diving board, bikes to cycle to village, table tennis, swing tennis, childrens play area, beach equipement, games and toys, dvd library, washing machine and tumble dryer. Other things to note Sheets can be supplied with beds made up for you and towels provided at a small extra charge