Chemin des Escoumeilles Villa - sleeps 6
Comfortable house with mountain views, with its own terrace, shared garden and above ground pool. Situated in Pyrenean foothills, 40 minutes from the Mediterranean beaches.
In the Region of:LanguedocPyrenees-OrientalesTown:Vernet les Bains |
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Chemin des Escoumeilles Villa - (ref: 1224)
3 bed / 2 bath - sleeps 6 - Pool
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Property Description:
The house sleeps 6 comfortably in 3 bedrooms, 2 twin and 1 double.Ground Floor
The main living area is a bright and airy open plan lounge/diner and kitchen with French doors to the terrace and to the garden. There is a feature woodburning stove in the lounge/diner surrounded by comfortable sofas and chairs. There is also another sitting room equipped with TV, DVD player/Playstation2, boardgames, toys and books. This room has French doors leading to the garden and mountain views.
The main bedroom is also on the ground floor, dual aspect with great views of Mt Canigou.
First Floor
Two charming, beamed attic bedrooms are on the first floor. The larger of the rooms has two single beds and under eaves wardrobes. The smaller room has one full sized single bed and a child’s bed, again with under eaves wardrobe.
Bathrooms
The main bathroom is on the ground floor with full length bath, a powerful shower, bidet and washbasin. A separate toilet is adjacent. On the first floor, between the 2 bedrooms, is a ‘Salle d’eau’ with toilet, bidet and washbasin.
Outside
The house is detached,surrounded by a large garden with cherry and apple trees and a large lawn. A 4m diameter above ground pool is available for use during the summer. There is a small enclosed pond. The garden and pool are shared with the 2 bedroomed flat that occupies the basement of the house, the flat is let infrequently.
The large terrace overlooks the old centre of Vernet and stunning views of the mountains beyond and is for exclusive use of the house.
There is a range of garden furniture and a barbecue.
The house is at the edge of Vernet and next to open countryside. The area is very peaceful. The house is a short walk from the spectacular Cascade des Anglais on the slopes of Mt Canigou.
There is a garage and a driveway with plenty of space for one vehicle. In the garage is a washing machine and tumble drier. There are also bikes and a 3 wheeled pushchair to make exploring the area that little bit easier.
Area Description:
Vernet les Bains is a small spa town 45 minutes from the Mediterranean. The closest major town is Perpignan (40 mins) and it is 45 minutes from the ski slopes of Les Angles and Andorra. Being close to ski resorts and the coast gives it year round appeal.In Vernet there are a small number of shops, 2 banks with ATMs, a market 3 times a week and a supermarket. There are several restaurants, 3 bars and an impressive Edwardian casino set in beautiful grounds. The town also boasts 3 swimming pools; one indoor, children’s paddling pool and an open air pool. In the same area there are tennis courts, an area for boules and a children’s playground. The Thermal Spa offers a health and beauty centre for massage, sauna, Jacuzzi, gym, and a pool in addition to health treatments.
The small town of Villefranche de Conflent is just 5 minutes away and is a major tourist attraction. Built in the 11th Century with fortifications added over the centuries you can visit the ramparts and the ancient fort. There are several very good restaurants and some interesting shops to visit in the narrow alleys of the town. From Villefranche you can also take the “Little Yellow Train” a scenic train journey through the Pyrenees across towering bridges and viaducts.
Travel Details
By Air - from UK
• Perpignan airport is 40 mins, served by low cost airlines (Ryanair, Flybe) www.ryanair.com www.flybe.com
• Girona airport is easily accessible 75 mins by autoroute, also served by low cost airlines including Easyjet. www.easyjet.com
• Other airports offering good links are Carcassone (75 mins) and Toulouse (2hrs).
• Car hire is advisable and can be arranged through the airlines.
By Rail
• By Eurostar and TGV from Lille or Paris to Perpignan.
• From Perpignan there is a train to Villefranche de Conflent which is a 5 minute taxi ride from Vernet.
By Car
• Allow 10 to 12 hours from travel from the ports. France has an excellent network of comfortable but cheap hotels for overnight stays close to main routes, we like Campanile, there is also Kyriad and Formule1.
• Vernet les Bains is reached via the N116 from Perpignan to Andorra which is clearly signed at Junction 42 of the A9 autoroute. From Villefranche de Conflent you turn off the N116 onto the D116 and head up the valley to Vernet, approx 5 mins.
Area Activities
Vernet is at 650m altitude on the slopes of Mt Canigou, there are over 250 km of footpaths in the area for walkers of all levels, including walks up to the summit of Mt Canigou and the famous long distance path GR10.http://www.ot-vernet-les-bains.fr/public/pages/fr/accueil/index.php
The area is really beautiful with lots to see and do.
The journey down to the Mediterranean takes you through the Tet valley with its peach and cherry orchards, historic towns and vineyards. Once on the coast you have a choice of destinations. Perpignan is an interesting city iself, once the home of the Kings of Mallorca. There are long sandy beaches at Canet Plage and St Cyprien with plenty of activity. Further on is the picturesque harbour town of Collioures with its beaches and many restaurants, galleries and shops.
In addition to these activities there are places offering horse riding, canyoning, and trails across rope bridges high in the trees. There are also many vineyards to visit and wines to sample.
Slightly further afield, Girona is about 75 minutes away, with access to the beautiful Costa Brava, and Barcelona is about 2 hours drive. Closer to the border is Figueres with the Salvador Dali museum and on the French side, the town of Ceret houses a museum of modern art including works by Picasso. The medieval castle of Carcassone is about an hour and a half away.
Location informationBeach : 50 kmLake : 25 km River : 500 m Shops: 500 m Garage: 01 km Restaurant: 500 m Cafe: 500 m Airport: 050 km - Perpignan nearest major town: 10 km - Prades |
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FacilitiesBarbeque, Garden, Garden furniture, Car parking, Patio terrace, Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Iron, Oven, Cooker, Washing machine, Dryer, Stereo, TV, DVD, |
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