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Sun, sea, beaches in attractive village on Franco\Spanish mediterranean border.

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House and pool
view westwards across Albere foothills from front of house
Main Garden front
Double bed with ensuite 1st Floor
Bedroom 2 Ground Floor

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Laroque-Des-Albères, Occitanie
  • La Vallee Des Tortues
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Racou Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Collioure Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sun, sea, beaches in attractive village on Franco\Spanish mediterranean border.

Much loved family holiday home with heated pool in the friendly French village of Sorede; only twenty minutes from the Spanish border in the foothills of the Pyrenees, this comfortable family home allows you to enjoy two countries and cultures at the same time.
Located in the popular and picturesque Catalan region, which with its rich culture and passion for food, wine and rugby, is renowned as the sunniest place in France, Sorede is known as ‘The Jewel of the Alberes’.
The house is 5 kilometres from excellent beaches and twenty minutes by car from the lively and atmospheric coastal resort of Collioure, famous as the home of the ‘Fauve’ movement of painters led by Picasso. Centre of Sorede and next door village of Laroque are both only a ten minute walk from the house with a good choice of village shops, bars and restaurants (3 listed in Gault Millau and Michelin guides). The area provides everything village life, the mountains and the beaches have to offer. This is ideal walking and cycling country, with year round sunshine, and typical Mediterranean night-life for teenagers just 15 minutes away on the coast.
The house has been recently furnished as a fresh, comfortable family retreat, sleeping eight with three bedrooms with twin beds and a mezzanine with two twin beds also; with TV/lounge area seating eight people, 2 bathrooms, fitted kitchen and an adjoining dining veranda with seating for ten. Wifi/Internet is connected.
Outside, there is a covered terrace for entertaining and dining for 10 people and a second open dining area with table and chairs for eight, Weber gas BBQ and a large private heated pool (10m x 4m), with sun decks, solar shower, parasol and loungers, all in a safe enclosed garden.

Ideal for families with young children as the property is completely enclosed and the pool is fitted with an electric safety cover.

Property manager

David Waddell

Languages

Danish, English, French, German

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Singles groups not accepted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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

About the area

Sorede

Located in Sorede, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Shoppers can check out Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Saint-Cyprien-Plage and Collioure Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Ferme de Decouverte and Sentier du Littoral. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Laroque-Des-Albères, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • La Vallee Des Tortues - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Racou Beach - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Collioure Beach - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Saint-Cyprien-Plage - 21 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping - 29 min drive - 32.4 km

Getting around

  • Argelès-sur-Mer Station - 16 min drive
  • Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Coco - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant du Bois Fleuri - ‬7 min drive
  • La Salamandre
  • ‪Côté Saisons - ‬17 min walk
  • Le Carignan

Frequently asked questions

Does Sun, sea, beaches in attractive village on FrancoSpanish mediterranean border. have a pool?

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

Is Sun, sea, beaches in attractive village on FrancoSpanish mediterranean border. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sun, sea, beaches in attractive village on FrancoSpanish mediterranean border.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sun, sea, beaches in attractive village on FrancoSpanish mediterranean border.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sun, sea, beaches in attractive village on FrancoSpanish mediterranean border. located?

This family-friendly Sorede holiday home is located by the sea, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Cellar of the Albères Winegrowers, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ferme de Decouverte and Sentier du Littoral. Le Tropique du Papillon and Le Jardin Enchanté are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Regis V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa Chimere - Lovely place to be

Nice and quite. People in contact were very helpful and nice.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous holiday in a new part of France 5*

A wonderful time was had by the whole family. The owner David kept us updated all the way through the booking process and maintained the attentiveness from beginning to end - nothing was too much bother, with very fast communication throughout. We all enjoyed the pool and the views and the property lacked nothing but air conditioning - though we were there at the hottest time of the year with the pool reaching 32c!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sorede Holiday

Everything was as expected and access into the villa was a breeze. It was blistering 40 degree heat when we stayed which meant the villa could have benefited from air conditioning, however we managed with the fans provided. Once the extreme heat subsided the temperature inside the villa was manageable. David and his team were responsive to our issues and these were resolved quickly. We would stop here again the next time we visit the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Pomfret, Connecticut

Very relaxing, idyllic location

We had an extremely relaxing week at this house. It is very family friendly: the kids loved the pool and the adults loved sitting on the veranda looking up at the Pyrenees and enjoying wonderful outdoor meals. The house was clean, comfortable and well-furnished. The owners have obviously made sure it is well-set up for guests. All the necessities (and a few luxuries) of life are in the nearby towns, a short walk or drive away. Sorede is right in the foothills of the mountains and just 20 minutes from several fascinating old port towns and lovely beaches on the mediterranean. One of the highlights of the trip was hiking up the canyon behind the house which has several sublime swimming holes. Two of the more intrepid members of our party hiked up to a peak on the Spanish border - the rest of us drove up a jeep road and we met at the summit for a lovely picnic with incredible views. We spent the last evening enjoying a fantastic meal at a nearby vineyard on the coast watching the full moon rise and vowing to return. The region between Perpignan and the Costa Brava is a real gem and this house was lovely in every way.

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely villa in a lovely village

Really nice villa in a nice neighbourhood. Beautiful pool and pool area. It was very hot our first week. We dreamt of Air Con! Having said that very well supplied with fans. Great gas barbecue. Villa owner and local property manager were both extremely helpful. We’d definitely stay there again
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

karine c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belle piscine dans maison au calme au pied des Albères

Maison située dans un village au calme, et idéale pour partir en randonnée ou pour aller sur la côte (Colioure, Argelès...). Les enfants ont beaucoup profité de la très grande piscine! Bien qu'un peu datée, la maison dispose de toutes les commodités nécessaires pour passer un très bon séjour. Nous avons passé de très bonnes vacances et la personne contact sur place était très aimable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Stephane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tres bien située. Au calme

Tres belle vue. Belle piscine. Décoration a l'ancienne mais maison très bien equipée.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Delphine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour agréable

Maison très bien située, piscine agréable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Coralie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très reposant

Maison très spacieuse et très confortable. La piscine est au top même en cette saison. Séjour très agréable

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacances au soleil

Le contact avec David s'est très bien passé. C'est un hôte à l'écoute et très gentil. Nous avons passé un agréable séjour dans l'ensemble.

8/10 Good

Peter K.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Heerlijk verblijf!

Het ruime huis met o.a. een overdekt terras en het zwembad stonden garant voor een heerlijke vakantie. Het uitzicht op de Pyreneeën was fantastisch. We hebben genoten!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous and family friendly home

We had such a wonderful holiday at this family home in Sorede. We were a group of two adults and four children, aged between 8 and 11. The pool was particularly lovely in size and temperature. The owner and his family were very helpful throughout our stay with local tips on child-friendly activities, and local places to explore. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lietar F., Lillois/Belgique

Maison chaleureuse et agréable

Belle maison bien située dans une région splendide offrant mille activités diverses : vous aurez l’embarras du choix entre la côte (la côte Vermeille en particulier), l’arrière-pays, l'Espagne, voire les montagnes .. La piscine chauffée (min 26°C et voire même 28°C si soleil) constitue un atout indéniable. Renseignements pratiques détaillés reçu avant l’arrivée, communication claire et efficace avec le propriétaire, au demeurant serviable et sympathique. Nous gardons un très heureux souvenir de nos vacances.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

SCHOUKROUN V.

Merveilleux séjour et maison très agréable

Excellent séjour à SOREDE. La maison est très agréable et les personnes qui vous accueillent complément dévouées. La piscine est un petit bijou et la maison très fonctionnelle et spacieuse. La situation géographique de la maison permet de rayonner jusqu'en Espagne (Figuera, Cadaques ne sont pas très loin) en passant par le Pertus (zone commerciale appréciée) sans oublier la très jolie région côtière française (Collioure, Port Vendres, Argeles), à quelques minutes... Le propriétaire est charmant et la location est très bien organisée. Rien à dire : c'était parfait ! C'était parfait !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

judith p.

Lovely holiday home

Just returned from a lovely family holiday in Sorede. The house was perfect, very comfortable, clean and spacious The pool was a real bonus and kept my three children aged nine to seventeen happy for hours. Lovely, helpful English neighbours, close by meant we could get info on the best places to visit and where to eat out. I'm very fussy about where I choose to stay on holiday and spend hours scanning the internet. We were really pleased with our choice this year. The owner communicated well with us and was very helpful .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

BONNEAU K., LA FORET SUR SÈVRE

Superbes vacances

Nous avons passé de superbes vacances, la maison est très agréable, propre et très bien équipée. la maison est bien située, seulement à quelques minutes d'argeles et 20min de l’Espagne. la piscine à 28°c était un vrai bonheur! les propriétaires sont a l'écoute et facilement disponibles. les personnes qui nous ont accueillis sont très sympathiques et chaleureuses. En résumé la semaine était parfaite. je recommande cette location.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

judith p.

Lovely holiday home

Just returned from a lovely family holiday in Sorede. The house was perfect, very comfortable, clean and spacious The pool was a real bonus and kept my three children aged nine to seventeen happy for hours. Lovely, helpful English neighbours, close by meant we could get info on the best places to visit and where to eat out. I'm very fussy about where I choose to stay on holiday and spend hours scanning the internet. We were really pleased with our choice this year. The owner communicated well with us and was very helpful .

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Hosted by David Waddell

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English, French, German, Danish
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