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Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access.

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access.

Spacious detached villa built on the site of an historic mill in a tranquil location right by the river Tech yet close to the region's many attractions. With tiled floors, open beams and air-conditioning, the villa offers spacious, comfortable accommodation for up to 10 people. It has a private entrance and driveway.

The housed gardens are well laid out and, as you open the gates the property you immediately feel like you are on holiday.

There are 5 very spacious bedrooms, all designed to a very high specification. The en-suite shower rooms have large head power showers. The bath sheets are fluffy. The beds are extremely comfortable with lovely crisply ironed white linen. We provide plump feather pillows. Every effort has been made to make the rooms feel welcoming and relaxing.

In this region a lot of life is lived outside. There is somewhere to sit all day long to make the most of the sun or to find shade. Breakfast can be taken on the large balcony overlooking the river. Lunch is perfect in the shaded pergola in the garden. Around the pools there are wooden recliners so you can soak up the sun. The large ceramic tiled pool is a particular highlight.

The beautiful charming town of Ceret with its artistic heritage and spectacular Saturday market is just 5 minutes away. There are cafes on every corner, restaurants in every square; and frequent music and dancing in the streets.

There are plenty of local walks at different levels of effort. They offer wonderful views across the valley to the Mediterranean or up to the Canigou and Pyrenees beyond.

The villa is 10 minutes from the Spanish border, 30 minutes from the Mediterranean(Collioure, Argeles, Banyuls etc.) and 90 minutes from Barcelona. Skiing in winter is 90 minutes away. The region offers endless cultural and recreational facilities and the sun shines nearly every day of the year.

Fly to Perpignan (35 minutes away), Girona(50) or Barcelona(90).


Property manager

Stephen Hill

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Property grounds

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Private Sunny Villa With Heated Pool River Access
Private sunny villa with heated pool river access.
Private sunny villa with heated pool and river access. Villa
Private sunny villa with heated pool and river access. Ceret

About the area

Map
Céret, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Pont du Diable - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ceret Museum of Modern Art - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Museum of Musical Instruments - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Office de Tourisme d'Amelie-les-Bains - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping - 22 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Perpignan Train Station (XPI) - 25 min drive
  • Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Catala - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bar le Pablo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café de France - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪L'Atelier de Fred - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dal'i Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access. located?

This family-friendly Ceret villa is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Pont du Diable, Museum of Musical Instruments and Ceret Museum of Modern Art. Plans d'Eau and Musée de la Poste are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Private sunny villa with large heated pool, air-conditioning and river access. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Had a lovely stay at the property. The communication was excellent and any replies were always prompt. The house was very well situated between lots of great places to visit such as Ceret and Collioure. Very nicely furnished and set up perfectly for our stay. Thank you for a memorable vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday villa
We had a lovely stay here in Ceret. House was nice and the pool was great. The kids absolutely loved playing in the nearby river. One thing to note: the 3 lower ground bedrooms are only accessible via an outside staircase (they are not accessible internally from the main house). Whilst we found this a little tricky with our younger kids it was great for the grandparents. Overall we would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a superb setting
This our third time staying at Stephen's house and we had as good a time as always. The setting is wonderful and facilities are great, easily accommodating our party of ten with five self contained bedrooms and bathrooms. Check-in /check-out is seemless and Dominique even bought us some supplies given the late hour of our flight. Highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to holiday.
Great house and excellent local town. Many thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Alison M., null

Fabulous place, just a couple of niggles
Firstly, this is a truly lovely location and our extended family of 10, aged 12 to 83 had a wonderful week here. We'd happily return. Most special is the access to a secluded river beach with one of the most perfect swimming holes we've come across and often only ourselves there. Going down at night and swimming under the stars was magical. In mid August the fig tree below the back balcony was in fruit - delicious! Varied and flexible outdoor seating all around the house was great, though there are actually no tables set up for ten - so we kept moving the tables and chairs from the back balcony, which are really light so easy to do. Solar lit lanterns added to the atmosphere. A nice detail: lots of multiple plug adapters, several with UK inputs, so no problem bringing UK electricals. Fixtures and fittings largely as described. Having stayed in some other similar priced and advertised places I'd say this was more 'homey' rather than modern, sleek and swish. We liked that. The surrounding area is great - something for everyone within an easy drive. Walking into the centre of Ceret will take 35 minutes. We drove in a couple times and managed to park in the centre - not easily in August, but we managed. Our niggles: The house does actually get quite warm in mid summer, and there are currently only three fans for five bedrooms and the main room. The mosquitos are hungry so leaving bedroom windows open feels risky - only one room has a mosquito screen. It would be easy to solve this. We're not the first people to mention it, so hopefully the owners will provide a fan for each room (and/or fly screens throughout). The mattresses in the twin room on the main floor are rather worn, with uncomfortable springs that we heard and felt every time we moved, and I'm a slim, relatively light woman. Given the emphasis in the description on high end bedrooms, this was unexpected. The shower fitting in the master bedroom is (getting) quite stiff. At 83 my parents aren't particularly arthritic, but several times had to ask for help to get it on or off. The owners are clearly putting a lot of work into this property and so I expect they will easily solve these little things in which case it would be easily worth 5 stars. For elderly travellers - the only room on the ground floor has a bathroom with shower over the bath. You need to be able to manage stairs or getting into and out of a bath to have a shower. Just for info.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Dawn A.

Lovely villa with fantastic pool on the outskirts of Ceret
The villa was lovely with a good sized pool. It was exceptionally clean and well presented with a range of seating and dining areas. Three of the bedrooms are accessed from an external staircase and 4 are ensuite each with lovely fluffy towels. You do have to take ypur own beach towels. The villa was very well stocked with a range of essentials which made self catering simple, particularly given the villa’s proximity to the supermarket. We were there during a heatwave and felt the villa would benefit from air-conditioning or ceiling fans. The fans within the main house struggled to impact on the heat both within the bedrooms and the main living area. The housekeeper was very welcoming and exceptionally helpful. There was wonderful access to the river directly from the house which was lovely and cool during the heatwave. The walk to Ceret takes approximately 25-30 mins along a cycle route/pathway. Ceret hes a number of restaurants and cafe/bars, be aware you really need to book if you plan to go out for an evening meal.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Mari-pili H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Très moyen
L’annonce indiquait lieu ceret, mais elle est dans la commune de Reynès. Maison sale. 3 chambres en sous sous-sol très forte odeur d’humidité, et les salles de bain en mauvais état. Une des chambres en sous sol à une porte vitrée sans rideau ce qui nous réveillait au levé du jour. Lave linge très mauvaise odeur joints moisis. Plaque du four dégoûtante. Maison pour 10 personnes mais non équipée en table extérieure pour 10 personnes. Matelas transat très sales. Chaises de jardin en très mauvais état et sales. Location très chère pour la qualité et la prestation de la maison. Nous ne recommandons pas cette maison.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Siril H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Fantastic property with nice garden and private swimming pool. Nice river close by, with the possibility of cooling off on hot days. Nice hiking terrain just outside the property. The house is fully equipped with everything you need for your holiday, except for beach towels to use by the swimming pool. The reason for four instead of five stars is the bedrooms in the basement without air conditioning. There should have been mosquito nets on the doors there, for the possibility of ventilation. Thank you Stephen and Sarah and bring my greetings to your very helpful housekeeper.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pierre T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe semaine.
Nous avons passé une superbe semaine en famille, dans cette grande et très agréable villa. C’était super. Piscine, jeux et la jolie rivière qui passe juste derrière la maison. C’était génial.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Michel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bel endroit pour de très belles vacances
Nous sommes venus en famille ,avec ma femme nos trois enfants et nos deux petits enfants . La villa possède tout ce que vous souhaitez pour passer d'excellentes vacances en famille . Les deux chambres les plus chaudes sont climatisées ce qui est bien utile dans cette région , il y a beaucoup d'espace sans parler de la rivière qui est au bas de la propriété .Très bel accueil par la personne qui est responsable de la maison La region est formidable par son climat et la côte est a découvrir en randonnée le long du littoral .Le seul et unique problème est les moustiques qui peuvent êtres certains jours très voraces .La maison est bien protégée par des produits anti-moustiques mais n'oubliez pas de vous protéger a l'extérieur .Ceci fait vous passerez un excellent séjour . Le centre ville est a environ 35 mn a pied et le Lidl a 1mn .L'environnement est calme avec principalement le bruit de la rivière .Tout l'équipement nécessaire est là dont une plancha et 1 bbq a côté de la piscine , une télé avec une apple TV box bien utile pour visionner ses photos de la journée . Nous n'avons manqué de rien sauf quelques petites cuillères , celles fournies sont des cuillères a entremet , parfait pour les gourmands moins pour le café , un détail .