Built about 1730 this lovely cottage is in the pretty village of Llauro in the Pyrenees Mountains and about 15 minutes from the old market town of Ceret set among the cherry orchards and vineyards of the Pyrenean foothills.
This beautiful region of France has over 300 sunny days a year and is conveniently located for Spain. The inviting beaches and inlets of the Mediterranean coast are only 30 minutes away.
The stone cottage has been fully renovated retaining the original oak beams, rafters and stairs, to maintain it’s warm and homely character, but also offers the modern day essentials for comfortable living.
Accommodation:
The accommodation can be used as two self-contained units, ideal for a couple with older children, or two couples with younger children, where some independence and privacy is available. It is also ideal for those who would just appreciate the space and comfort to relax in.
Ground Floor:
The ground floor accommodation is spacious and can be used independently having its own bathroom and kitchenette. With twin beds and a living area with two easy chairs a sofa, which can be converted into another double bed, the downstairs accommodation can sleep a maximum of four. The ground floor bathroom is equipped with a w.c., basin and a double jacuzzi bath tub.
First Floor:
As with many traditional French properties, the first floor accommodation consists of the main living rooms.
The lounge has a wealth of beams and encompasses a dining area and is equipped with easy chairs, settee, coffee table, dining table and chairs, TV incorporating DVD and a CD music system. A selection of films and CD's are available.
The large kitchen has an open fireplace and is fully equipped with fridge, electric hob, oven/grill, microwave, table with six chairs, buffet and all required cooking aids.
Second Floor:
The mezzanine above the lounge has the double bedroom leading to the large dressing /bathroom containing all the bathroom facilities plus wardrobe and chest of drawers. Double doors lead to the outside terrace equipped with table, chairs and barbeque.
Area:
The Eastern Pyrenees are drier, hotter and more Mediterranean, and the meadows of the high pastures give way to the vineyards of the lower slopes. A typical Mediterranean climate has long hot summers, with temperatures sometimes reaching over 30 degrees C. The winters are short and mild and it is often possible to enjoy some real warmth in the sunshine.
The region has over 300 days of sunshine making it ideal for outside pursuits such as walking, cycling, horse riding, golf and sailing. For the more adventurous there is canoeing, potholing, hang-gliding and water skiing.
Along the coast there are great beaches and resorts, offering a variety of water sports as well as a lively nightlife throughout the summer. There are many golf courses throughout the region from 9 to 18 holes, some of competition standard, accessible to all levels and inexpensive.
Being the largest wine producing area in the world, you might think Languedoc Roussillon was one big vineyard. There are a lot of vines, but also wild heathland, lakes, spectacular gorges and a vast stretch of sandy coastline from the edge of the marshy Camargue to the Spanish border. Inland, you can find wide-open spaces and mountain-top castles.
Within easy reach are fine cities such as Perpignan, the elegant university town of Montpellier, Roman Nimes, or the fortress of Carcassonne where the old ramparts of the citadel have been perfectly preserved.
