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Property 1601
1 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
Apartment
floor area 50 sq m
Sleeps 2 + 2
1 bed apartment, walking distance of beaches,terrace with views
Spacious 1st floor apartment sleeps 2. Entrance hall, cloakroom WC/hand basin, open plan living/kitchen,sofabed(2person),dining table/chairs, TV(english/french),DVD, telephone. Kitchen equipped with washing machine, microwave,cooker and fridge. Double bedroom, bath/shower, washbasin and WC.Radiators in all rooms.
There is a lift down to secure parking
Accommodation: Self Catering |
Rates: £225 - £360 per property per week
The Property
The apartment is set in a newly converted wine cave close to the centre of Port Vendres, it has been furnished and fitted to a high standard.Situated on the 1st floor, the apartment has a large terrace with lovely views.
There are lifts to the secure car parking at ground level.
Port Vendres is on the Cote Vermeille just beside Collioure, both towns favoured by artists due to the stunning light and scenery.
The fishing port offers many activities and numerous good restaurants in which to sample the daily catch brought in by local fishermen
Collioure has many boutiques and art galleries.
Perpignan the capital of the region can be reached by bus or train, there are train services to Barcelona, and frequent bus and boat taxis to surrounding beaches and villages.
Further inland you can visit Carcassonne, take a trip on the little yellow train, or visit colourful local markets.
Activities locally include sub aqua diving, golf, sailing and fishing.
There are little coves and beaches within walking distance for swimming, and Argeles-sur-Mer with its seven miles of 'blue flag' sandy beaches is within ten minutes drive.
The border with Spain is about 20k with the coast road giving wonderful views over the Mediterrean. Outings recommended include a visit to the Salvador Dali Museum or the old city of Girona.

Seaside pursuits

Open plan living space

Terrace

Bedroom
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
Sleeps 2
1 Double
Bed
Ensuite with Toilet, Basin, Shower, Bath
Extra Beds
1 Double
Bed
1 Cot available
Notes
The bedroom has a double bed and the sofabed is in the living area. THere is a cloakroom in the entrance hall with a WC and washbasin.
Notes
Other Rooms
Laundry Facilities:
Washing Machine, Drying Rack, Iron, Ironing Board
Catering:
4 ring stove, Microwave, Combination Oven, Coffee Maker, Fridge
Dining:
Dining room table seats 6, LoungeDiner table seats 6
Entertainment:
TV, Cable or Satellite, DVD, Radio
Exterior:
Terrace, Parking, Garden Chairs 2
Comfort:
Central Heating, Electric Fans
Services:
Telephone
Suitability:
Children welcome, Pets considered, Restricted Smoking
Notes on Facilities:
The kitchen is well stocked, there is a table and chairs on the terrace for outside dining. The comfortable sofabed is ample for two people.
THe building is very secure with codes for the lifts and keys for all entrances.
Facilities in Port Vendres include several supermarkets, filling station, banks and Post Office and internet access. The telephone with accept incoming calls only but can be used with a phone card for outside calls.
The television has english free to view, and french television
*** Port Vendres is a major port on the Mediterrean cote Vermeille and has a long and varied history dating back to Roman times.
There is a large fresh fish market and in addition the fishermen still sell their catch from little stalls at the portside.
On Saturday morning there is a market held on the Place d'Obelisque and a Sunday Market at Collioure.
The town is associated with the artist Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who lived there for some years, and plans are afoot to create a tearooms similiar to the well known one in Glascow.
There are boat trips available to Spain and short distance trips to nearby Collioure and surrounding areas.
Location Details
Location Type:
on the Coast, Village, Picturesque, Romantic, Historic, Relaxed, Inexpensive
Ideal for:
Young Children
Things to see and do:
Swimming, Surfing, Water Skiing, Sailing, Diving, Paragliding, Rambling Routes, Cycling, Golf, Sightseeing,
Horse Riding, Tennis, Course Fishing, Boating, Water Park, Safari Park, Museum, Cinema, Disco, Night Club,
casino
Amenities:
Restaurant <1km, Bar <1km, Cafe <1km, Sandy Beach <1km, Rocky Cove <1km, Supermarket <1km,
Local Store <1km, Doctor <1km, Hospital 10km, Pharmacy <1km
Getting there:
Nearest Airport:
Perpignan@35km
Nearest Railway Station:
Port Vendres
Nearest Motorway junction:
Le Boulou@30km
Nearest Coach terminus:
Port Vendres
Getting around:
Car:
Non essential
Local Bus Service:
Good
Taxis:
Can be booked
Organised trips:
Plenty
| | Booking Chart | | Normally available on a Saturday to Saturday basis although may vary depending on season & short notice bookings |
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| Available | | HELD | | To be Advised | | BOOKED |
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Rates are per property
quoted in Pounds Sterling
per
week
minimum
stay
11 - 16-May2008
£225.00
1 week
17-May - 13-Jun2008
£295.00
1 week
14-Jun - 25-Jul2008
£325.00
1 week
26-Jul - 29-Aug2008
£360.00
1 week
30-Aug - 31-Oct2008
£295.00
1 week
1-Nov - 19-Dec2008
£225.00
1 week
20-Dec2008 - 2-Jan2009
£295.00
1 week
Other currencies accepted:
( EUR - Euro )
Normally available Saturday to Saturday
EATING AND DRINKING
Try both french and catalan fish dishes, and also sample the excellent aperitif made locally at BANYULS. Also wonderful local wines from Collioure.
ms Mary Newell
Tel: 33 (0)468 599277 between 10am and 10pm
Languages spoken:
English, French
Notes:
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