House in Laroque-Des-Albères, Occitanie

Villa with pool in secluded garden * amazing views * walking distance of village

Villa with pool in secluded garden * amazing views * walking distance of village

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Pool terrace
View of the veranda from the swimming pool
View from the master bedroom balcony
Front garden with olive trees
Kitchen with view to the front

Overview of Villa with pool in secluded garden * amazing views * walking distance of village

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Laroque-Des-Albères, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationLa Vallee Des Tortues9 min drive
  • Popular LocationSaint-Cyprien-Plage33 min drive
  • Popular LocationCollioure Beach35 min drive
  • AirportPerpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Villa with pool in secluded garden * amazing views * walking distance of village

**** 4 Star Rating ****

At La Manberjealine, we believe that holidays should be about:

Swim in your own swimming pool
Delight in the scenery
Sunbathe from the terrace
Enjoy a comfortable night in air conditioned bedrooms
Cook up a treat in the fully equipped kitchen
Walk to the village and enjoy the bars and restaurants
Plan your activities on your device via WiFi
Drive to the coast and experience the sandy beaches of the Med

...or just do nothing and relax in!

Our fully renovated Catalan villa situated in a very quiet location on the outskirt of the historic village of Laroque des Alberes with south facing views onto the foothills of the Pyrenees.

Behind electric gates, the villa is on a large secure plot – fencing and hedging surrounds us - with no immediate neighbours so guaranteeing privacy and tranquility, this 157m2 three bedroom, three bathroom villa has been redeveloped for Summer 2016 and features central heating/air conditioning system throughout the house, modern and well equipped kitchen – oven, induction hob, microwave, large fridge freezer, kettle, toaster and, most importantly, dishwasher - modern shower rooms and bathrooms, utility room with washer/drier, ironing board and iron, WiFi Internet, flat screen TV with French and UK channels, docking station for music. The lounge/dining room have French doors leading to the south facing veranda with outside seating for al-fresco eating; vast paved sunbathing space, with relaxing sun loungers around a large heated pool - maintained weekly between late May and end of September - and a pergola with charcoal BBQ, it is the perfect escape in rural France.

We also provide a travel cot and high chair for our very young guests. Our winter guests will enjoy central heating, electric towel rails in the bathrooms and a wood burning stove in the living room.

The master suite is upstairs and features a Super King Size bed and a balcony with uninterrupted views of the Pyrenees, a private shower room – enclosed quadrant shower, wc and basin - and another room which we use as a dressing room offering therefore, plenty of storage.
The two twin bedrooms are on the ground floor, one of which is fully ensuite – with shower “a l’Italienne” (walk-in), wc and basin and the second, adjacent to the main bathroom, also offering a walk-in shower, wc, basin and full size bath. Please note that all bedroom windows have shutters and mosquito nets.

Seemingly in the middle of nowhere and yet in the centre of so much, the medieval village of Laroque des Alberes with its narrow streets and it’s ancient Chateau is a 15 minute walk away from the property and offers all the amenities of a French village including bars, restaurants, assortment of small shops – mini market, baker, butcher, chemist, tabac, post office and a Tourist Office!

The nearest beach is 9 km away at Argeles sur Mer, a lively resort with beach side cafes and restaurants, also offers you a choice of long sandy beaches, which is one of many in the region fronting the Mediterranean beyond.

Access to the French motorway network is fifteen minutes away, whilst Perpignan accesses the French TGV network. The airports of Perpignan – 30km/45 minutes, Carcassonne – 155km/1h30 hours, Bezier – 140km/1h30 hours, Montpellier – 190km/2 hours and Toulouse 250km/2h20 hours in France and Girona – 95km/1 hour and Barcelona – 190km/2 hours in Spain offer great access to this region

The perfect picture postcard town of Collioure with all its bustling restaurants, bars, art galleries and shops is a twenty minute drive away, whilst the Spanish border is a similar distance. Further south is the town of Cadaques, the beaches of the Costa Brava. The town of Figueres along with the Dali museum is forty minutes away; while the historically significant Catalan city of Girona is an hour away. The Catalan capital, Barcelona, is two hours by car (or 55 minutes by train from Figueres).

Forty minutes to the north sits the historic city of Perpignan, while further up the coast are the renown cities of Narbonne, Bezier and Montpellier. Just ninety minutes away is the UNESCO world heritage at Carcassonne.

For those interested in walking, the Puig Neulos (Pic du Neoulous) sits above the village with several walking trails to the summit, some of which starting a few meters away. For those with greater mountain wanderlust, the town of Villefranche de Conflent is 50 miles away along with the Eastern terminus of the Little Yellow Train that meanders through the mountains to the highest railway station in France at Bolquere Eyne at 1592 meters above sea level.

To the west of the property – and viewed from the garden, sits the majestic Canigou Mountain (Pic du Canigou). Snow-capped through to early summer, its profile dominates the region’s landscape.

Situated amidst Catalan tradition is one of the largest wine producing areas in rural France boasting one of the highest number of sunny days in France and surrounded by mountains, sea, history and gastronomy, it's easy to see why there’s something for everyone in this wonderful part of France.

Bath Towels and Bed Linen included – please bring your own pool towels

Avoid holiday traffic, stay from Sunday to Sunday!

CHANGEOVER DAY IN HIGH SEASON: SUNDAY
Flexible changeover day will be considered upon request

Property manager

Roxanne Schumacher

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Laroque-des-Alberes

Located in Laroque-des-Alberes, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Maternite Suisse and Les collections de Saint-Cyprien are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ferme de Decouverte and Le Tropique du Papillon. Traveling with kids? Consider Sentier du Littoral and Luna Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • La Vallee Des Tortues - 9 min drive
  • Luna Park - 19 min drive
  • Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping - 25 min drive
  • Saint-Cyprien-Plage - 33 min drive
  • Collioure Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Collioure Station - 20 min drive
  • Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizza Coco - 4 min drive
  • Côté Saisons - 17 min walk
  • Restaurant du Bois Fleuri - 12 min drive
  • Café des Artistes - 15 min walk
  • La Salamandre - 8 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

CELINE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Laroque des alberes
Séjour agréable lieu splendide résidence au calme
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic...highly recommended!!
Wow what a fantastic place!!. Gated property, tastefully decorated, perfectly equipped with a good size heated pool. The perfect venue for a family holiday!! Roxanne (the owner) was massively helpful and made our stay absolutely perfect. We will definitely rebook in the future...thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dieter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house in wonderful surroundings
This holiday home with large pool offers everything for a relaxing holiday: comfortable furnishings with everything you need, large pool, bicycles, beautiful grounds, very quiet location and much more .... And all this in this great area in the South of France/North of Spain with its many leisure possibilities. In addition, with Roxanne you have a host who is immediately available to help you with any questions you may have. Great. A place to spend a great holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour en famille
La villa est top : propreté, literie de qualité, équipement complet et de qualité, environnement très calme, vue superbe et piscine de taille correcte. Nous y avons passé 10 jours en famille et avons passé un super séjour. Nous en garderons un très bon souvenir !
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Roxanne Schumacher

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Having travelled extensively, we wanted to find ourselves a little place in the sun and discovered this little corner of paradise...

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the area back in 2012 and have decided to come back to chose our second home on the edge of Laroque des Alberes. Our "coup de coeur" for this house was for the view... location, location, location - one cannot fail to be impressed by the Pyrenees in the front garden yet, within walking distance of a charming village.

What makes this property unique

The peace and quiet, the views, the ease of French living and, of course, the wine!
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