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Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon

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Exterior
Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 890 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Parking available

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 River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon

Villa Heureuse is in a stunning river-front setting, with direct access to the private river-front and a natural pool for swimming. It has many terraces on four different levels with fruit trees and Mediterranean plants. These spaces are perfect for sharing a meal with a group of people or simply sitting and soaking in the relaxing sound of the river.

It is comfortable and well-equipped including split aircon in the main living area and a mobile aircon in the upper bedroom. The villa is located only 20 minutes’ drive from the nearest beaches in Argèles (offering a wide range of water sports). There are also lots of lovely parts of the valley to explore on your doorstep such as the nearby waterfall. There are many walks starting in the valley that take you up into the Albères within an hour, offering breathtaking views over the sea and the nearby villages. Other nearby locations include the beautiful castle and picturesque town of Collioure; local markets (we recommend the Céret market famous for offering mainly local produce); the underwater nature reserve between Port Vendres and Banyuls that can be explored by Kayak, snorkelling, or both; or the Salvador Dali museum in Figueres (Spain).
There is also a separate appartment on the lower level with it's own entrance and terraces which can be booked separately if your group is larger than 8 people.

Property manager

James & Caroline Postlethwaite

Languages

English, French, German

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Map
Sorède, Pyrénées-Orientales

What's nearby

  • La Vallee Des Tortues - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Racou Beach - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Collioure Beach - 21 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Saint-Cyprien-Plage - 27 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping - 33 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

  • Argelès-sur-Mer Station - 25 min drive
  • Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Coco - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Table de Valmy - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant du Bois Fleuri - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Salamandre - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Côté Saisons - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon located?

Set in Sorede, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cellar of the Albères Winegrowers, Ferme de Decouverte, and Sentier du Littoral. Le Tropique du Papillon and Le Jardin Enchanté are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 72 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We spent three weeks in the apartment in Sorede and had a very good time. There was a lot of space, a beautiful environment and the apartment was good. A very nice place to spent your holidays!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The house is placed in the middle of the stunning mountain nature, with the possibility of a swim in the rock pool in the back yard. Only 20 min drive to the beautiful mediteranian sea. Nice place for a family holiday!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We have a young family and staying at Villa Heureuse was a delight. We felt very comfortable and had a lovely week's holiday enjoying the sound of running river water. Thank you for a great time. The Nicholson Family.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Had a great week at the apartment with our two young (7 & 10 yr old) daughters. Swimming in the rock pool was great, and there were plenty of nearby attractions! The apartment is well laid out, with separate rooms for the kids and the adults, making for easy sharing and different bed times.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The property was clean and well -equipped - but, most importantly, the views of the river and rock pool from the windows were breathtaking. Soothed to sleep by the sounds of the babbling river each night. Great location to have a very varied stay - beaches one day and mountains the next. We loved Collioure especially!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We spent two wonderful autumn-weeks with our 13 and 17 year-old children at that beautiful place. Our friends had the appartment below for a week and we made exciting trips and enjoyed hiking from the house. We could even swim in the mediterranean sea at some days. We had two rainy days, which we actually enjoyed, since the house is so nice and comfortable. You feel relaxed from the first moment of your stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We (family of three, w/ daughter aged 3) spent two extremely enjoyable weeks in Villa Heureuse - in mid October, 2010. Torrential rain during the first few days turned the little stream behind the house into an impressive river. Yet, the place was so nice we could even relax during the rainy days. We enjoyed hiking, sightseeing (there's such a lot of things to see around Sorède and in the area) and even the sea. We are certainly looking forward to coming back sometime.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Spent the last week of August 2015 at villa Heureuse. Four adults and three children who all loved the fantastic setting. We all loved swimming in the natural pool and the kids loved jumping in off the rocks while we adults could keep an eye on them while sitting on the balcony. Beautiful quiet location but only a few minutes drive to Sorede for all amenities. Had a great time both at the beaches and in the mountains. Caroline and James were very friendly, leaving us to get on with things but there if we needed them. Highly recommended 👍😊
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We are a family of 3 and spent two weeks in the apartment. It is well located - 15 minutes from Paulille and other nice places (without the hustle and bustle of Argeles). The only weak point is the hard mattress bed (but I guess it depends on what you like!). James and Caroline are trustworthy people. Delphine, Ludo and Jo.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We have spent our Easter holiday at Apartment Riviere and enjoyed it very much!Especially the lovely setting close to the river, the garden, the peace and quiteness. It is a perfect place to relax, go to the beach, walking in the hills, eating crépes at the mountain créperie, visiting a colourful market at Céret or doing sightseeing at Perpignan. We will definitely come back and our daughter Emma still talks about having her own river right behind the house. Thank you very much Caroline and James for being our hosts, Christine, Stefan and Emma
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We had a lovely family holiday at the Villa, which has a fantastic setting on the river. There was plenty for our 3 pre-teen and teenage children to do and the table tennis table just outside the front door was an added bonus, which we made good use of! The villa is ideally situated for easy access to the whole of the surrounding area, including many of the excellent nearby beaches - La Racou and La Peyrefite particularly worth a visit, the latter especially for snorkelling in the marine reserve. Spectacular views of the Alberes, with many walks nearby and easy access to Sorede by car or bike, likewise to Laroque. This was our third visit to the area, and we definately plan to return again in the future!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

Lovely views from back of the house down to river with cute natural pool for swimming. Well equipped kitchen with everything you need for self catering holiday. Great outside areas for eating great. Owners James very helpful and friendly. Would only say that it should be advertised as 3 bed-roomed rather than 4 bed-roomed house as my 22 year old son had to sleep on a camp bed on a landing at the top of the stairs. He had no privacy and the space was stifling hot.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We, a family of four with two small boys (2 and 5) spent a lovely week in the Villa heureuse. The house is spacious and the veranda very nice to sit on in the evenings and listen to the stream rustling and to see the bats skipping in and out of the trees. The kids simply loved the stream, played forever in the rock pools, looked for frogs, dragonflys, fish... Nature is very beautiful and there are lovely short and long walks to take in the mountains nearby. Plenty to see and do in the area as well, and Sorède is a friendly place with a great boulangerie. :) We´d love to be back sometime!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We spent a wonderful fortnight in the villa with 2 teenage boys and our lively 4 year old daughter. We had a fantastic time and the children had alot of fun playing and swimming in the rock pools every day. It can get very hot during the day in August and this was a perfect way to relax and to cool down. It was very special and magical to barbecue on the rocks in the evening and watch the bats diving into the water. The close proximity to Spain makes it an ideal place for a two centre holiday - we drove onto Barcelona for the final weekend of our holiday. Thank you for introducing us to this region of France!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We spent a week here April 2016. The house is in a very peaceful location and the river/stream runs just behind the house with natural pools for swimming and a fabulous balcony overlooking the river which has the sun all day. The house was warm had good Wi-Fi and everything was as described. We only had one minor complaint which was accepted by James and Caroline and that was a slight lack of hanging space, this however would not detract from us returning if in the area again. Sorede is close by as is the lovely village of Laroque des Alberes, we would recommend the latter for an evening stroll and a beer or coffee, this village also has a few shops as well as bars/restaurants.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

The discription is accurate, with representative fotos. The appartment is well-maintained, well equipped and clean. The owner is very friendly and gave us good informations. Sorède is a quiet village. It's a good place to do hiking and to relax and to visit near by pittoresque villages with romanic monasteries. The coast is varied, long sandy beaches or steep coast. Besides Perpignan and Figueras (Spain) are worth while visiting. I really can recommend this property, although - due to the valleysite - the sun disappears early in late autumn and the bakery is some way off.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The apartment was perfect for our needs. Spacious and comfortable for 2. Lovely space outside leading down to the stream. Only shame was the water was too cold in April to swim in the plunge pool. The apartment is up a valley surrounded by mountains, with opportunities for hiking direct from the house. Five minutes drive to quiet village of Sorede for local shops and a few restaurants. Spectacular views over the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees. Also only a short drive to the coast and interesting towns on the Cote Vermeille, and within reach of the higher valleys of the Pyrenees. We'll have to come back when it's warmer to enjoy the plunge pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Outstanding Holiday! Caroline and James could not be nicer.The villa was immaculate and very well equipped.They made us feel at home right away.Plenty of "extras".We were central to all sight seeing and restaurants.The villa had magnificant views of a mountain stream and all kinds of wild life.There were plenty of paths and walks through the beautiful countryside or short day trips either in France or Spain.The weather is perfect for many different activities going on all year.We would definately recommend Villa Heureuse to our friends and cant wait to go back again ourselves.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This place is truly paradise. Idyllic and peaceful. The apartment was well equipped and the views magnificent. The most relaxing holiday we have ever had! The beautiful stream gives off a soothing sound and is great for cooling off on hot days. The various terraces offer both sun and shade with pretty and colourful plants and flowers everywhere. Caroline and James were very welcoming and you always felt they were at hand yet never intrusive. The sleepy village of Sorede is a great place to spend an afternoon sitting in the cafe in the square and Argeles Sur Mer has a lovely beach and is excellent for shopping in the market, which is lively and very typically French. Will definitely be returning to this place next time we need to re-charge our batteries!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We were near mountains and the sea. We had a river to swim in at the botton of the garden. We desperately needed a total rest. The bed was comfy. The whole atmosphere of the apartment and garden was calm and peaceful. We popped over to Spain for the day. We enjoyed the market at Ceret so much we went twice. Laroque-des-Alberes only about 5 mins drive away is a lovely place to have a drink in the evening with some beautiful views from the medieval tower in the middle. James and Caroline are great host. We had some great chats putting the world to right. We would recommend this place to stay and would Love to return if we have a chance. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We stayed for just over 2 weeks at Caroline and James' lovely property. The back garden provided plenty of exploring opportunities for our sons, and most days were spend down on the rocks fishing, or floating in the natural pool. There was lots of space for the 4 of us (including two teenagers) and Caroline and James could not have been more welcoming and friendly. They went out of their way to make sure that we had everything we needed and helped with every aspect of our stay. We were not planning on visiting this part of France again before staying here, but we definitely be back! We only scratched the surface of the amenities nearby but we loved the tortoise sanctuary and the beach at Argeles was wonderful. Easy to get to everything and Sorede was a great little town with a bakery we visited often! Thank you Caroline and James for everything x
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

It is seldom that you come across a property that ticks the boxes for everybody. Both the river and the plunge pool were great favourites with the party. The house is situated about 3k from Sorede, so a bread trip was needed every day, but it wasn't a chore, such was the attractive scenery . The house was clean and well presented. with large and pleasant balcony running the length of the rear, overlooking the river. The outside being part of a 'natural' landscape required a little care. It would not suit young children who couldn't swim, or the elderly or infirm . I would definitely recommend the property to friends. As far as attraction are concerned, the children did not want to leave the river, but the beach at Racou Plage is about 9k, and Aqualand is about 20k. there are decent restaurants in Sorede
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We arrived at the Villa Heureuse in mid November for a three week stay. We had been looking for a quiet place to just "relax and get away from it all" and the villa and its surroundings certainly gave us that.......it has a beautiful outlook, with a lovely balcony that overlooks a stream and natural pool out the back. James and Caroline, the owners, are a pleasure to meet, and a couple of minor issues we had were dealt with promptly. The Villa Heureuse is located about 1.5 miles from the centre of Sorede, and we spent a lot of time just relaxing and enjoying the immediate surroundings. We also enjoyed trips to Collioure, Argeles-ser-Mer, and further afield to the mountain top commune of Rennes le Chateau, and the beautiful Abbey St Martin de Cannigou near Casteil. The beauty of the area is, you can be as quiet or as adventurous as you want. It's all there depending on whatever you want. We would recommend this Villa as a great place to stay. Close enough for all amenities, but away from any hustle and bustle, offering peace and tranquility.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Staying in the appartment under Villa Heureuse we were impressed with the location. Took a bit of finding on arrival I Sorede but once there we were delighted. Swimming and paddling in the river and pool was a joy, and is clearly the reason for staying here. All our friends were very envious as we posted photos on Facebook! Lots of interesting places to visit in the locality. Couriere is fantastic, and Carcossonne worth every minute of the drive there. Future guests should be aware that the front door leads straight into the double bedroom through which you have to go each time to exit the property. For a family this is probably not a problem, but it is a little more problematic if you have two couples in each room, as if the occupants of the double room want a siesta others have to quietly creep pass them to exit the building. But perhaps that only applies to us in our more senior years who enjoy an afternoon nap!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

just returned from a break with my partner in this beautiful area. The Villa was really charming and had everything we needed. There is a lovely sun terrace off the main living room and several balconys looking out onto the beautiful river and the surrounding scenery is simply amazing. There are several areas to sit out & eat and we had a great BBQ on one of the days. My partner & I will back later in the summer if all goes well, we would really recommend this to anyone with or without children as the house is suitable for both. There is table tennis, games & books if you just want to chill out, there is also an i pod docking station which was really handy as we could play our sounds while sunbathing on the terrace. Caroline & James the owners of the property are lovely people and made us feel very much at home. The local village is only a small drive away, its pretty quiet but has some great restaraunts and Rugbys bar is a great spot for a bit of fun. All in all its a super place and i am counting the days until we get back again. Jan C