Village House (RP000318) - 3 Bedroom - House - Perpignan
(24km) Perpignan - Pyrénées Orientales - Languedoc Roussillon
PROPERTY SUMMARY
House in Typical Catalan Village, nr Superb Beaches
Property Location
| Reference: | RP000318 |
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| Brochure: | Page 56 |
| Location: |
(24km) Perpignan - Pyrénées Orientales - Languedoc Roussillon View location map Plan your route to this property |
| Area: | Rural Village |
Amenities
- Child Facilities
- Cleaning
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Climbing/mountaineering
Distance: 5 km
- Cycling
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Golf
NearbyName and address of nearest golf course: St Cyprien 27 holes
Distance: 45 km
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Horse riding/Trekking
On-site or NearbyName and address of nearest stables: Torreilles-Plage
Distance: 15 km - Linen
- Out of Season
- Short Breaks
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Skiing
Name of nearest resort: Font Romeau
Distance: 60 km
- Sports
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Walking
Name/number of nearest marked trail: Opoul Chateau,
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Watersports
Nearby -
Wine Tasting
Name and address of nearest wine producer: Several Caves in village, and nearby villages
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About The Property
| Property | Type | Bedrooms | Sleeps | Arrival | Bathrooms | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village House | Self Catering | 3 | 6 | Sat | 2 | Check availability |
The house is on 3 floors with a top floor terrace overlooking the square. The square is pedestrian accessible only, although it is possible to squeeze a car up to unload luggage. The house is decorated in local style with tile and wood and has central heating. The walls are over a foot thick which makes it cool in the summer, but cosy in the winter. There is plenty of parking available nearby
The Village Opoul is a friendly wine-producing village overlooked by a ruined 12th century chateau. The village is small enough that everything is within a couple of minutes walk, and has that sleepy laid-back feel of the area. You will find Catalan spoken extensively here.
Some of the features of the village include a local shop (think Co-Op), and an excellent boulangerie. We always enjoy the two minute walk for breakfast croissants and a newspaper. A stadium with tennis and basketball. A “boulodrome”. A well equipped childrens play area. Two bars (less than 2 minutes walk away) one of which is also a restaurant. The castle of Opoul is famous in the region, and can be seen for miles. We enjoy an evening stroll around the village taking in the sights and sounds. There is a plentiful supply of information on Opoul on the web – just type “Opoul” into your search engine. Opoul is located 12km from the Mediterranean Sea and 45 minutes from the Spanish Border.
The nearest large town (and airport) is Perpignan, although there are several small villages and the market town of Rivesaltes nearby. The autoroute is a 15 minute drive away with a large Carrefour hypermarket located near the turnoff. Many guests find it convenient to shop here on the way back from the beach. The next village towards the coast is Fitou, which is famous for its wine, and where there are several excellent restaurants
Facilities
| Property Type: | Houses |
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| Nearest restaurant: | Opoul has 2 bars (less than 2 minutes walk away) one of which is also an excellent, though rustic, restaurant. Nearby villages have an excellent selection of restaurants which we love to visit. Our house book makes many recommendations |
| Location and activities: | Attractions near to Opoul include: Twenty miles of beaches. Some are quiet and traditional, while some are in the new resorts. http://www.tourisme-leucate.fr/ The "étang de mer" which is well known for its watersports, particularly windsurfing. Various childrens entertainments, such as buggy rides, horse riding, 'water-world', etc. The new resort area of the beaches provides a host of attractions. Several golf courses within easy reach. A drive in the mountains visiting many wonderful attractions, which can be found at http://www.languedoc-roussillon.eu.com/guide.htm Hill walking in wonderful scenery. Many fine restaurants. A trip up the Tet valley, on the 'little yellow train' to Font-Romeu for winter sports. Tautavel with its prehistoric remains. We sometimes swim in the river on the way to this village. http://www.tautavel.com/index.php A day trip to Spain. Recommended is a leisurely drive up the coast enjoying the small ports, and spectacular coastal views, a stop for Spanish pottery and wines, and a quick return up the autoroute. Barcelona is a 2 hour drive. |
| Bedrooms: | First floor: Large twin bedroom (fully fitted) with French windows, overlooking square. Double bedroom (fully fitted), French windows, overlooking square. Second floor: Large twin bedroom (fully fitted), with French windows, overlooking square |
| Bathrooms: | First floor: Bathroom with bath/shower, washbasin, bidet and wc. Second floor: Large bathroom with wc, washbasin and shower cubicle. Washing machine is located here to be near the drying area. |
| Kitchen: | Newly fitted (2011) with electric hob and oven, dishwasher and a range of storage units and all the equipment you would expect to find in a UK or French kitchen |
| Dining: | We normally eat in the kitchen, or on the terrace, but some guests like to move the table into the salon. |
| Living area: | This room is decorated to match the kitchen with a tiled floor, white walls and exposed beams. There are 2 sofas and an easy chair. There is a radio/cd player, tv, dvd player plus a selection of dvds. A bookcase contains our house book, and a huge selection of ‘things to do’ leaflets and brochures |
| Outside: | The house opens onto a pedestrian square in the centre of the village. Roof terrace, with table and chairs and barbecue. Faces southwest and is ideal for watching the sunset! We like to sit here and have evening aperitifs and occasionally have dinner here. |
| General: | Our local agent is available to cook for you, arrange babysitters and generally help out with local information. She speaks excellent English! Cot and highchair are available at a small cost. |
| Suitability: | All ages, although there are stairs to the upper floors. |
Village House - Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3
£375pw July, Aug
£275 pw Apr, May, June, Sept, Oct
175 pw other months
Enquire and Book
To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: RP000318.
| Contact: | John Hirst |
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| Telephone: | 01276 475874 |
| Telephone: | 07725 319590 |
| Email: | Email the Owner » |
| Shortlist: | Click here to add this property to your shortlist |
What to See and Do
Owners Recommendations
Eating Out
'Auberge du Domaine de Rombeau'
"Our favourite place to eat. The food is simple, fabulous and not expensive. In Rivesaltes; full details in the house."
'Le Lezard Cafe/Bar'
"Local bar serving excellent food. Run by a friend of ours. Only 2 minutes walk from the house."
'Pirate Resteraunt'
"For kids, but the food is good. Located just behind the Carrefour, and is set up for a great evening with the kids. Has a play area, and a pirate show at 2030."
Local Area and Activities
'Aqualand'
"Great for kids with lots of slides, and other swimming pools."
'Perpigan Old Town'
"Great for just strolling around and soaking up the atmosphere. Take in the Palace of the Kings of Majorca"
'River Swimming at Tautavel'
"Swim in fresh water on the way to Tautavel. Makes a change from the beach.
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'Sainte Marie Beaches'
"Small bays created by stone breakwaters, ideal for swimming. Also some decent places for lunch (we like the tapas bar)."
'Salses Castle'
"Classic French castle. Just 15 minutes drive from Opoul"
'Tautavel'
"Prehistoric site and museum. Dedicated to cave man. My 10 year old loved it!"
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