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Beautiful village home in the foothills of the Pyrenees

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Finestret, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationSt-Michel-de-Cuixa Abbey15 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt-Martin-du-Canigou Abbey26 min drive
  • Popular LocationPrieure de Serrabona27 min drive
  • AirportPerpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.)31 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful village home in the foothills of the Pyrenees

Set in the peaceful village of Finestret, overlooking the village church and the Pyrenean foothills beyond, 9 Carrer Del Graons makes a lovely base for exploring the Languedoc Rousillon region.
The house is arranged over three floors: a bedroom, shower room and large cellar on the ground floor; living room and spacious kitchen dining room on the second floor; and the top floor has the master bedroom and bathroom.
The South West facing roof terrace, reached from the lounge or through patio doors from the master bedroom, is ideal for BBQ or just relaxing enjoying the views and the sun.




Finestret has a population of about 150, mainly resident but with a few holiday homes and village gites. Village life centres around the church and the salon de fetes with many, all welcome, village events over the year. The village is surrounded by peach and cherry groves, great scenery for a bicycle ride or a short walk, several longer walks start from the village and for the more adventurous Mount Canigou beckons.
The river Lentilla runs through the village and provides natural pools for swimming and several companies base canyoning trips from the village.
Although Finestret has no shops (but a daily bread van passes through the village) Vinca is only 4km away with post office, bank, several restaurants, many bakeries and a swimming lake.
From here you can also catch the Petit Train Jaune up the mountain to the ski resorts of Font Romeau. By car it is 45mins to the closest slopes and Andorra is two hours away.


A little further afield......but only 8km from the village, is Prades, home of the renowned Pablo Casals music festival, larger supermarkets, more restaurants and a lovely weekly market.
The Mediterranean and the Cote Vermeille towns and beaches, such as historic Collioure (45minutes) and the Costa Brava (1 hour), all make great day trips, as do visits to some of the many vineyards of the Languedoc Rousillon, the largest wine producing region of France.

Getting to Finestret: Finestret is easily accesible with 3 airports under two hours away:
Perpignan - Flybe, BMIBaby & Ryanair - 35 mins;
Girona - Easyjet - 75 mins;
Barcelona - BA, Flybe, Easyjet & Jet2 - 120 mins;
By car from Perpignan take the N116 direction Prades and Andorra, from junction 42 (South Perpignan) of the A9-E15 autoroute, La Catalane. Leave the N116 at Vinca and Finestret is a 4km drive to the South.

Property manager

Sarah & Tim How

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing 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

  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

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Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Village Home Foothills Pyrenees House Finestret
Beautiful Village Home Foothills Pyrenees Finestret
Beautiful ge Foothills Pyrene

About the neighborhood

Finestret

Located in Finestret, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ramparts of Villefranche de Conflent and Chateau-Fort Liberia are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Regional Park of the Catalan Pyrenees and Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt. Aventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports and Parc Animalier de Casteil are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Aventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports - 4 min drive
  • St-Michel-de-Cuixa Abbey - 15 min drive
  • Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt - 15 min drive
  • St-Martin-du-Canigou Abbey - 26 min drive
  • Prieure de Serrabona - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Marquixanes Station - 6 min drive
  • Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • L'Alegria - 13 min drive
  • El Taller - 18 min drive
  • Central Bar - 13 min drive
  • Restaurant le Galie - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful village home in the foothills of the Pyrenees pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Beautiful village home in the foothills of the Pyrenees located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Aventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports and within 9 mi (15 km) of Regional Park of the Catalan Pyrenees and Prades Square. Office de tourisme Conflent Canigo Molitg les Bains and Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shirley b.

Liked: Cleanliness
rustic charm
Care has been taken to furnish the property with authentic vintage french style. It is spacious and cool inside with an enchanting sun patio on the top floor accessed by french windows from the upper bedroom.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Autumn sun.
Great little traditional village house. Kitchen/ living room provide a very social and roomy space. Lovely roof terrace for an evening glass of local wine. Very well positioned for access to the vast array of walks in the region.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cate P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and Spacious
Surprisingly spacious maison ancienne. We had a lovely time in this charming old house. Well equipped with a nice roof terrace which we used constantly. The upstairs bedroom is large but got quite warm by nighttime. Fine by me but other half found the smaller bedroom at the bottom cooler when he could cope no more! Finestret is a good location and we reached the sea, the mountains etc with ease along with a good SuperU within 10 mins for all provisions. It’s the sort of house that makes you ‘dare to dream’ about having your own little bolt hole in France.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Justin P.

Great house in pretty village
Well appointed house in the centre of a beautiful village next to the church, close to the river and with views of the mountains This is a good location for access to mountain sports and, in the other direction, the mediterranean beaches The house is comfortable and well furnished
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

A beautiful home and setting, a perfect base for our holiday.
Thank you for such a delightful place to stay - spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

rob w.

Lovely house in a brilliant position
It is not often that a holiday property exceeds the pictures and description but in this case it did. The house was wonderful and very comfortable and was in a great position to visit this area of the Pyrenees.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

Beautiful Area
This was our first trip to France and we thoroughly enjoyed the area. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. It was the perfect base for extensive exploration of an area full of interesting outings. We need another holiday as two weeks was not long enough to fit it all in! We explored in all directions, covering mountain tops, beaches, caves and plenty in-between. The owner, Tim, was very helpful and we loved his welcome/info sheet which was full of useful info and a lovely sense of humour. We'd definitely love to visit again. Thank you, Tim.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H., Bradford on Avon

Lovely place to stay and use as a base to explore!
We stayed for 2 weeks it was great place to use a base - we explored and traveled lots such as Andorra and Barcelona! The apartment was very spacious and provided everything we needed - thankyou
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Vincent Castellano

Brilliant and peaceful gite
Spacious and homely place with well stocked up larder. Wifi in gite would have scored 5 stars. Although we could get to a cafe a few kilometres away to get the internet this is not always the most convenient option. Was a little frustrating at times as there was no mobile reception either. Great stay though. I can recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

n s.

Pyrenees Home From Home
A well equipped property in a quiet mountain village. Ideal for walking and exploring the wonderful surroundings. Warm and helpful owners. We spent an enjoyable two weeks and would be happy to recommend to others and visit again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2016