Villa, Heated Pool, Gas BBQ, Stunning Views, Edge of Village, Close to Coast

La Paloma is a large residence on the edge of the medieval village of Arles sur Tech in the Languedoc region of South West France. In 1956 local chiropractor, Mr Boix and his dentist wife chose this prime site on an old vineyard with views over the picturesque village to create a villa to live in and a separate suite of rooms for them to practice in. When we bought La Paloma in 2003 we converted the practice rooms into a separate apartment, installed a heated swimming pool and created extra terraces. La Paloma can be rented as a House to sleep 12 or a Villa to sleep 6. Either option provides: - Private heated pool - Stunning views - Extensive terraces - Fully equipped kitchens - Short walk to shops and restaurants - Short drive to coast and into Spain - Cots, pushchairs and high chairs available John & Gina Biggs La Paloma is the ideal venue for a family reunion, celebrations or two family holidays. The two-story layout of the property lends itself to large gatherings. In addition to sleeping 12 people in the bedrooms there are three sofa beds to accommodate a further 6 people. With two kitchens, three bathrooms and three reception rooms there is plenty of room for party members to find their own space. If your party is smaller you can rent just the villa section for 6 people. The various outside terraces and seating areas mean that you can be together when you want to and can separate into smaller groups when required. In the evenings party members can find their own favourite spots to group together and enjoy a quite drink and meal or to play music and chat the night away. One of the most important reasons for us buying a house in France was our love of food and wine. The main kitchen at La Paloma usually becomes the main gathering place when we are there with friends and family. The kitchen is well equipped with all mod cons and some interesting traditional French features. It has a table that will comfortably sit eight people, an American fridge with ice maker and modern gas cooker along with all the utensils and equipment required for the most ambitious cook. A small library of cookbooks includes books from Elizabeth David though to Rick Stein should you be stuck for inspiration. Coll Frers, the village butcher has a fabulous selection of meat, poultry, and charcuterie and the local Spar has fresh supplies of vegetables each day. Child Friendly – Cots, pushchairs and high chairs available