Cadran Solaire - Village House Holiday Rental in Espira De L Agly, Pyrénées-Orientales, France

Where is it

• Location:  South of France and the Riviera  >  Languedoc Roussillon  >  Pyrénées-Orientales
• Closest town/village:  Espira De L Agly (Pyrénées-Orientales) ( 0.6 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads. )
• Closest airport: Perpignan Airport (2.9 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads.)
• Distance to coast: 11.2 miles
• Access: Public transport available, Taxi from airport, Taxi from train station Car hire
• Property highlights: Barbecue, Garden

 

Luxuriously Restored Village House near the Sea

‘Cadran Solaire’ (meaning Sundial)

• Close to the sea
• Basks in almost continuous sunshine
• Modern living within a traditional property
• 3 bedrooms
• Walled garden terrace
• Air conditioned
• Sky Satellite TV
• Broadband Internet Access (Wi-Fi)
• Peaceful private haven
• Explore the Pyrenees mountains
• Lots of activities
• Unique Catalan culture

The property stands very close to the heart of the village and its 12th century abbey and magnificent stone college. The village has a tabac, boulangerie, bar, pharmacy, post office and small mini market as well as a bank. Espira is famous for its local wines and there are 9 caves located in the village in which you can taste the local produce. Surrounding the village are vineyards and fields of apricots and figs that nestle close to the River Agly located to the north of the village. The river flows to the Mediterranean, which is a 20-minute drive from Espira. The property is a short 10-minute journey from Perpignan Airport.

The property has been recently sympathetically restored using traditional materials. The Catalan style of decoration is in keeping with the region. Stone walls keep the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter months. The property includes a large south-facing walled terrace with a barbeque area and is planted with olive trees, flowers and palms. A hand built oak kitchen with brand new appliances and a dining/lounge area can be found on the first floor that has, as a centrepiece, a large wood-burning fireplace. All bedrooms have exposed beams and wooden floors. The property is also air-conditioned providing additional comfort during the summer. In the winter permanent heating is provided in every room to supplement the air-conditioning or large log burning fire if required. A large double garage contains bikes to explore the beautiful countryside. The property provides a peaceful private haven from which to explore this wonderful region.

Holiday Accommodation at Cadran Solaire

The property is accessed through wooden double gates into a large walled terrace. The garden terrace includes an olive and palm tree as well as numerous local plants. Sunshade is provided by a timber pergola that is situated next to a purpose built chimney barbeque. Table and chairs are available for dining al fresco. In the evening perimeter lighting around the terrace can be used.

Ground Floor

• Garage can be accessed from the hall and contains five mountain bikes and a childs bike.

You enter the house through a large hallway that provides access to the first bedroom.

• Bedroom (1) contains a double bed, built in wardrobes and cabinets. A washbasin and bathroom storage as well as a large walk-in shower adjoins this room. A TV (French) and DVD player is also available for your use.

From the hall can also be accessed:

• Utility/drying room containing a new washing machine and modern ‘walk in’ wine store (cave).
• Garage can also be accessed from the hall. The garage also contains six mountain bikes (all less than 4 years old).
• Toilet is also located on the ground floor.

At the end of the hall is a staircase that leads to the first floor accommodation, which is completely air-conditioned.

First Floor

• Open plan kitchen and lounge/dining area has exposed original beams throughout. The kitchen has all the modern appliances necessary for a comfortable stay including dishwasher, microwave, oven, hob and extractor, fridge/freezer, kettle, coffee maker and cooking utensils. A farmhouse table and chairs is also provided. A south facing kitchen window overlooks the terrace. The kitchen area adjoins a large dining and lounge area that contains a further dining table and chairs.
• Lounge area is simply furnished with two three-seater sofas.  One of these is a sofa bed if required. The lounge area has as its focus a wood burning fire. A widescreen TV (French & Spanish), Sky Satellite TV, DVD and cd/radio player is also available for your use. A DVD library is provided as well as games and books for all ages.
• Upper terrace can be accessed from the lounge area, which is perfectly situated to receive the evening sun. The terrace has views along the quiet street to the abbey.

A staircase from the lounge area leads to the second floor where two further bedrooms and a bathroom are located.

Second Floor

All rooms contain original oak beams and are timber floored.

• First upper bedroom (2) contains two single beds, cabinets as well as built in storage. This room is air-conditioned. Natural light is provided from a south facing circular window.
• Second upper bedroom (3) is also air-conditioned and contains two single beds, built in storage cupboards and is naturally lit by a large south-facing window that overlooks the courtyard below. The window has wooden shutters.
• Family bathroom with bath, washbasin and toilet as well as storage. A shaver point is also available.

A ‘Cadran Solaire’ information CD is issued upon booking that contains guides, maps, things to do and essential house information.

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About Espira De L Agly in Pyrénées-Orientales, Languedoc Roussillon

Espira de l’Agly is a wine-producing village with a large stone college and 12th century church located at its heart. The house is within 100m of them both. Wine is the major industry here and therefore the village has several caves that can be visited. The village also has a small supermarket, boulangerie, patisserie, newsagent, pharmacy, bank and tabac-bar. Within a 1-minute walk from the house is the village square where you can play tennis and boules. This is where the village fetes and celebrations take place in the summer months. There is also a weekly market in Espira.

Rivesaltes is the nearest town, a 5-minute drive away.

Perpignan is 10-minutes from Espira by car (there is also a regular bus service if you prefer public transport).

The beautiful Mediterranean beaches are located 18km away (20-minutes drive).
Perpignan Airport is just 10-minutes away also.

Climate

The area enjoys some of the best weather in France with plenty of clear, dry days. During July and August temperatures along the coast average around 28 degrees Celsius dropping to 11 degrees in February. Perpignan is one of the warmest places in France. There is in excess of 300 days of sunshine a year here with only limited rain.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How To Get To Espira De L Agly in Pyrénées-Orientales, South of France and the Riviera

Flights

Low cost flights direct to Perpignan from Stansted, Southampton, Glasgow and Birmingham and other airports are available.

Ryanair from Stansted to Perpignan (PGF) 10 minutes (drive from the airport to the house), Carcassonne (CCF) 1 hr 10 minutes, Montpellier (MPL) 1 hr 40 minutes. Flybe from Birmingham, Glasgow and Southampton to Perpignan (PGF) 10 minutes, Bristol to Toulouse (TLS) 2 hrs 10 minutes and also East Midlands to Toulouse (BMI Baby). Air Lingus fly direct from Dublin to Toulouse, alternatively to UK with many connecting flights to France. With Spain within easy reach there are also further alternatives. Ryanair fly from Stansted, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bournemouth and Glasgow to Girona sometimes known as Gerona/ Barcelona (GRO), 1 hr 15 minutes. Easyjet from Stansted, Gatwick, Luton, Liverpool, Bristol, Newcastle and East Midlands also fly to Barcelona itself (BCN) 2 hrs. BMI Baby, BA also fly to Barcelona.

Please check for flights with operators as these are subject to change with more flights being added all the time.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.

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Facilities at Cadran Solaire

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Availability at Cadran Solaire

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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