Les Rosiers (click to enlarge)

Les Rosiers from the gardens (click to enlarge)

Languedoc - Long Term Lets List

Holiday Farmhouse with Mountain Views
Ceret near Perpignan, Mediterranean Pyrenees, France

Les Rosiers
3 Bedrooms - sleeps up to 7
Approved by the French Tourist Office

Les Rosiers is situated at the edge of Ceret about 1½ km from the town centre. Ceret and its surroundings offer a variety of restaurants, tree-shaded pavement cafes, a walled old town, an unusual old foot bridge called Devil's Bridge and the Museum of Modern Art, which is fortunate in having some original works of artists such as Picasso, Chagall and Braque, all of whom lived in this picturesque town for a time.

Ceret provides ample parking both in and around the town, surprisingly still free.The Saturday morning market throughout the year attracts people from the surrounding areas, both local and tourists alike and on Tuesday evenings in summer there is an arts and crafts market. In addition there are numerous butchers, delicatessens, grocers and boulangeries. Ceret is also well-supplied with supermarkets.

During the holiday season there is additional entertainment with a local flavour as Ceret is the cultural centre of the area. Ceret itself has tennis courts, horse-riding, swimming pool, gym, running track, para-gliding, stadium, rugby and an arena.

The Pyrenees surround Ceret. These mountains are covered with trees and give a breath-taking panoramic views from every corner of Ceret. Canigou, one of the highest local summits, is often snow-capped, even in summer. There is a pleasant country walk from Les Rosiers to a local waterfall with a natural pool. Las Bourgueres, a semi circular walking area close to Les Rosiers is another pleasant walk. On a clear day, one can see the Mediterranean Sea from the highest point of this walk - a combination of sea, sun and mountains. The area benefits from the extensive walking facilities in the Pyrenees themselves – a map can be obtained from the Tourist Office in Ceret.

Saint Jean Pla de Cort, with its lake and leisure facilities also has an adventure playground for children is within easy reach of Les Rosiers along the D618. Le Boulou and Amelie-les-Bains with thermal spas and casinos. Arles-sur-Tech has riverside picnic areas.Perpignan, capital city of French Catalonia, with its historical buildings and central canal, which offers pleasant strolling. Generally there are numerous art and music festivals in Perpignan and the region throughout the summer.

Le Perthus a border town between France and Spain has a variety of shops, especially perfume shops. A little further Nimes, Carcassonne and Montpellier are interesting cities to visit.

Spain can be reached from Les Rosiers in less than 30 minutes. Figueras with the famous Salvador Dali Museum and Thursday morning market, Gerona and Barcelona, can be visited in a one day trips.

Mediterranean beaches and seaside

Ceret is fortunate to be close to both the French and Spanish beaches including: Argeles with its sandy beaches, marina, sailing, wind-surfing, fishing, promenade, evening market, sea side cafes and restaurants and plenty of free parking; Collioure a picturesque fishing village, renowned for its anchovies, its castle and stunning lighthouse separating its two beaches and loved by the impressionist painters for its unique light; Port Vendres, a fishing village with free parking and many fish restaurants; Banyuls, well-known for its fortified wine. There are a variety of fish restaurants in these seaside resorts. In addition to these French resorts, one can benefit from the lovely coves and white beaches of the Costa Brava. Also there are many small fishing villages which stretch along the French and Mediterranean coasts.

About our property (sleeps up to 7)

Les Rosiers is an old farmhouse which was built prior to 1860. The main stone walls are about 1 metre thick, keeping the house cool in summer and warm in winter. It was fully renovated in 1992 and has undergone a further complete refurbishment in 2003/2004. The overhaul includes a modern up-dated kitchen with new units and appliances, much new furniture and fresh internal and external decoration.

Les Rosiers stands in its own grounds of 3.5 acres approx, with a variety of trees and shrubs and a natural spring. It is approached by a private road from the D618 between Ceret and Maureillas. The driveway ends at a lockable gated driveway ending in a large parking area next to the house.

The accommodation consists of :

• Large terrace in front of the house which overlooks a sizeable area of land where parents can watch their children from the terrace when they are playing on that piece of land. The terrace is approached from theparking area down sweeping Roman-style steps and is equipped with garden furniture seating 8, a parasol and a barbecue. It can accommodate one or two families comfortably.

The ground floor

The front door, which opens on to the entrance hall, has retained its original character with a hidden window for observation of callers.

• Entrance hall - there is a log burning open Catalan-style fireplace and a marble side-table with telephone numbers, appliance details and general information. This area can be used for children's play or as an extra room for reading as there are bookshelves containing a variety both books and pamphlets with local information.
• Large sitting/dining room which has three windows, two overlooking the garden and the third looking onto the terrace and barbecue. This window can be used as a serving hatch from barbecue to dining table. This room is tastefully furnished. Sitting area: two leather sofas, a double sofa bed, coffee tables and a standard light. Dining Area: dining table and chairs to sleeps 8, bar with high chairs, satellite TV/Video with both English and French channels and also a choice of videos. The tiles of this room are original which shows the age of the building. Throughout the house there are floor rugs including a Persian rug in the sitting area and many wall pictures.

• Modernised and newly-fitted kitchen/breakfast room is entered by an open doorway from the entrance hallway. It is well-equipped with electric oven (traditional and fan assisted), ceramic hob, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, iron and ironing board, extractor fan with light, large fridge-freezer, toaster, coffee percolator, cafetiere and pine table and chairs. There is also a high chair for infants. It is adequately equipped. It has a rustic beamed ceiling.

The first floor

• An open wooden staircase leads from the entrance hall to a spacious landing where there is an arm-chair under a wall hanging. All the bedrooms and the bathroom have doors to this landing.
• Bedroom 1: double bed, head rest, bedside tables with lamps, bed-side rugs, easy chair, dressing table and a double hanging wardrobe with shelves The original stone walls have been tastefully restored to their original look and the wood-covered ceiling and original main beam give a true rustic appearance. One of the windows has its original archway appearance preserved and overlooks the garden, the other overlooks garden and terrace.
• Bedroom 2: Single bed, solid bunk beds, rug, children's floor cushion, chest of drawers and double hanging wardrobe with shelves. Walls and ceiling are similar to bedroom 1. Original arched window overlooks the garden.
• Bedroom 3: furnished similarly to bedroom 1 but it has a large shuttered window with guard rail. Walls and ceiling are similar to bedroom 1.

• Summer and winter weight quilts and extra blankets are available as well as two portable cots. There are convenient two-way main electric switches in each bedroom.
• Large family bathroom provides all the usual conveniences including a corner bath with shower attachment. There is a combined baby bath and changing table with selves. There is a window giving natural light and which benefits from a shutter for privacy.

During the cold season wall mounted electric convector heaters and the open fireplace in the entrance hall provide heating facilities. Hot water is available throughout the year.

Prices and booking information

For a firm booking, an agreed part-rental is required. A contract will be sent with the receipt of this part-rental payment. Six weeks prior to arrival, the signed contract together with the remainder of the rent and a refundable damages and breakages are required. On receipt of the above, general information, details, directions, maps and the telephone numbers of the caretaker will be forwarded to the holiday makers.

Christmas, New Year and Easter by negotiation.

Arrival and depature are based on Saturday, but other days of the week can be negotiated with some modification to the charges.

Prices include electricity and water from end of May-end of September, as long as the period of stay is not longer than three weeks. Longer periods of stay and the remainder of the year, electricity will be charged according to meter readings.

Bed linen and towels are available for a small charge. Baby facilities are included in the price.

Long Winter Lets

Les Rosiers has thick stone walls, shutters, and convector heaters as well as a log burning fireplace, all keeping it warm in winter. Winter flowering mimosas next to the house and parking area, in addition to those in the land, give a pleasant scent and view in the winter months. A sunny terrace with its panoramic view of the land add to a restful holiday. Skiing resorts in Andorra and the Pyrenees are within easy reach.

Long Winter Lets (price is per month):

Getting there

By Air

Perpignan - with daily flights from England by Ryanair and Flybe – 25km approx from Les Rosiers. Also there are regular flights to Carcassonne and Nimes.
Gerona (in Spain) – several daily flights. Approx 70 km from Les Rosiers - this route offers an easy drive from the airport to Les Rosiers, by motorway A9, exit 43 on the French motorway leads you to Le Boulou which is 6km from Les Rosiers.

By Road

A few motorways throughout France finally lead to Le Boulou (exit 43, last in France) on the A9–a distance of 6 km from Les Rosiers. One shouldn't forget that there are some National routes with more scenic views leading to the N9 at Le Boulou.

By Train

Motor rail from Boulogne or Paris to Narbonne or Avignon with seasonal variations.
Eurostar from St.Pancras reaches Perpignan with one change in Lille or Paris. The train station is in Perpignan itself.

The majority of well-known car-hire companies have offices in both of the airports and train station.

To book this holiday farmhouse, Ceret please contact the owner:

Dr. John Ramsey

Click here to email the owner

Tel/Fax: 0207 723 6484
International: + 44 207 723 6484
Mobile: + 44 (0)7968878469

When booking this property please mention Relax in France

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