Sunny and charming near the Mediterranean sea

"COTÉ MER" *** Near the lovely beaches of Argelès and Collioure , the gite is a nicely renovated ancient barn located in an enclosed garden in the hamlet of Montesquieu-des-Albères. This old and picturesque village is nestled at the foot of the Massif des Alberes part of the Pyrenean chain, which descends into the Mediterranean sea. Airports: Perpignan, Girona, Montpellier Railway stations : Argelès-sur-Mer, Perpignan. French national classification : 3 *** Accommodation is accessed by an outside stairscase which leads to a large terrace. First Floor: a large sunny living room with sitting and dining area equipped with flat screen TV with satellite connexion), DVD player. The large window gives great views to the Alberes mountain. Well equipped kitchen (dishwasher, ceramic hob, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, mixer, toaster…) Bathroom with bath, toilet and washing machine, hair dryer. Second floor: mezzanine with sitting area The master bedroom with double bed (named Charme Antic) and a single bedroom (named Côté Mer) Possibility of an extra bedroom (1 double bed) in the ground floor studio. (25 euros/person) Central heating and air conditioning Free Wifi Possibility of Sauna (once/week on demand) (not in summer) Barbecue, parasol, deck chairs 2 bicycles Cot available if required Cleaning devices, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board. Outside: Enclosed garden with local flowers (orange trees, almond trees, olives. Outdoors equipment. Parking on 20 metres. Unloading your car possible in front of the house. Bus stop near the house (1 euro/trip within the departement) Restaurants in the village (2 mn) Sporting area, play yard near the village. Wine producers close by. Surroundings: Montesquieu village: castle, church XIth century (3 mn) Horse riding (5 mn) Cycle route to Le Perthus-Céret-Argelès-sur-Mer (3mn) Educational farm (10 mn) Sorède: Tortoise valley (15 mn) Palau-del-Vidre: Glass Museum (15mn) Perpignan: Center of the world of DALI, Airport (30 mn) Céret (town of artists): modern art museum, Saturday market (20 mn) Collioure and Argelès-sur-mer: beaches (15 mn) Spain by motorway A9 (15 mn) Barcelona (1h 50) Activities: Lots of walking paths Boat trips, kite surfing, water skiing Swimming: many beaches, lakes at Villeneuve, St Jean-Plats-de-Cors Golf course at St Cyprien-Plage PRICES: Low Season: 396 euros per week High Season (June, July, August) : 610 euros per week Rental sheets and towels included All costs included excepted the local tax de sejour (1 euros/day/person) Cleaning: the gite must be left as clean as when arrived. Cleaning service : 30 euros per stay to pay at arrival. Booking from Saturday to Saturday. House rules : Check-in: 16:00 Check-out : 11:00 Further information: we live next door and will be at your disposal if necessary. English speaking Habla Espanol Parlem catala