Languedoc-Roussillon holiday villa rental - Ceret self catering holiday villa

Welcome to Languedoc-Roussillon area. 'Villa La Cerisaie' is the recently refurbished house of retired university historian and his artist wife. Spectacularly positioned 1000ft above sea level, near the town of Ceret (4km) and immediately below the 13th cent. The villa is set in 12 acres of private garden and woodland, surrounded by cherry orchards and vineyards. The Villa is just 4 kms from the town of Ceret which is well known for its museums festivity. The city is lively and boasts its richness in art and architecture. Ceret is also well known for food festivals, Saturday market, mimosa and cherries. We can offer a tranquil location with stunning views of Canigou and the Mediterranean in our villa surrounded by books, TV, art, and every comfort.

Views:Magnificent, panoramic views of Mount Canigou, the Pyrenees, the Roussillon plains and the Mediterranean.

Floor Area:600 m²

The area is rich in history beginning with prehistoric man (450,000 years old) whose remains lie in the Tautavel museum near Rivesaltes. The area is ideal for for walks in the nearby foothills of the Pyrenees. Ceret has a mild climate, hot and dry from June to September, mild from October to May with the possibility of sitting on the terrace at lunchtime in the warm sunshine on a winter’s day. The region records between 300 to 320 days of annual sunshine. Ceret is a centre for modern art, where Picasso, Matisse, Braque, Dufy and Soutine lived and worked in the early part of the last century and home to many present day artists. Easy access for the Cathar country and Spain.

Rental notes: Balance paid: 8 weeks ahead. Security deposit: 500GBP's per week. The other times of the year the price is by negotiation. We are no more than 1750 GBP’s for the main season and 1250GBP from May to July and the same as from September to the end of October. Winter months are negotiable. We also offer special B & B breaks during the year excepting July and August. £150 per night weekend and £100 per night during the week. Ensuite rooms, one twin beds and the other a Double room with family suite at the rear of the house. Use of spacious lounge, TV and Library. Continental breakfast.

Villa La Cerisaie consists of entrance hall with cloakroom and W.C, extensive sitting room with adjoining library, a south facing balcony and full length conservatory. The villa is furnished to a high standard with various paintings and objects d'art. 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 shower room. Dining room - comfy seating for 10 people.

Outside Area:The house is surrounded by a large terrace facing the large, mosaic swimming pool and jacuzzi. Private garden and woodland, surrounded by cherry orchards and vineyards. There is an outside Bar-B-Que and kitchen area with more terracing and a summer house adjacent to the pool.Magnificent views and beautiful ambiance within 50 acres of private land. Walks to local Ermitage and beauty spot with panoramic views of the mediterranean and surrounding mountains. musical concerts during summer months at the Ermitage and many cultural activities in the historic centre of Ceret below. Easy access to Spain and the Cathar country.