La Terrasse - Converted barn Holiday Rental in Le Vivier, Pyrénées-Orientales, France

Where is it

• Location:  South of France and the Riviera  >  Languedoc Roussillon  >  Pyrénées-Orientales
• Closest town/village:  Le Vivier (Pyrénées-Orientales) ( Central )
• Closest airport: Perpignan Airport (21.3 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads.)
• Access: No public transport available, Car Essential Car hire
• Property highlights: Barbecue, Scenic views, Tennis Court

 

Comfortable Cottage In Pretty Village With Roof Terrace And Countryside Views

La Terrasse is a little house dating back to the 1800`s which has been renovated to give a very high standard of comfortable accommodation throughout the year for couples who want something special. After your arrival you will feel the stress and strains of life pass you by as you slip into a slower and more natural pace of life. This is the charm of Le Vivier.

The house stands in an elevated position in the pretty village of Le Vivier. The private south facing roof terrace gives lovely open views over unspoiled countryside, down to the pretty church and up to the 16th century chateau which is floodlit after sunset. Parking is about 50 mts away.

Nestling in the foothills of the Pyrenees, but within an hours drive from Perpignan, Le Vivier is set in the heart of the stunning wine producing area of the Fenouilledes, offering a huge selection of wines from  local "caves"  with owners who are always willing to allow you to try before you buy.

Surrounded by superb scenery and steeped in the history of the Cathars and thier amazing cliff top castles,  the mysteries of Rennes le Chateaux, the scenic Gorge de Galamus and the amazing Roman aqueduct, the region offers plenty in the way of interest and beauty .

Le Vivier is perfectly placed for people who want to escape and enjoy the simple pleasures in life, such as walking, bird watching, relaxing with a good book, or sightseeing but close enough for those who want to try more challenging of activities.

Holiday Accommodation at La Terrasse

The cottage has been furnished and equipped to a high standard and gives year round comfort for couples.

• Bedroom is on the ground floor and has a comfortable double bed with bedside tables and  lamps. There is a wardrobe and drawers for storage, and an electric radiator with thermostat and a hairdryer.
• Shower room has a shower,  wash basin with shelving and a mirror above, w.c, heated towel rail and extractor fan. There is also a washing machine.
• Living room is on the first floor, and has a comfortable suite - a three seater sofa and two arm chairs with a coffee table. There is a DVD/CD player and English  television . The book shelf contains a choice of books for holiday reading as well as plenty of maps and holiday guides with local information for the area. The south facing window looks out over the village. There is also a  wood burning fire and electric radiator for out of season use
• Well equipped kitchen/Diner is on the top floor where the original stone walls have been revealed giving that  rustic feel, but with the use of modern day kitchen appliances .There is a ceramic hob and electric oven, a fridge/freezer and combination microwave oven, you will also find more than enough crockery, cutlery, pots, pans and cooking utensils.
• Opposite is the dining area with table and seating for 2 people which looks out onto the roof terrace. 

Outside

Walking through the double sliding patio doors, you step out onto the lovely roof terrace. This is south facing with open views over the village, the old church and the 16th century chateau. There is a dining table and 2 chairs for outside eating, also a barbecue, 2 sunloungers and outside lighting, the perfect place to sit, relax, unwind and look out over the views , enjoying a meal under the stars whilst the chateau is illuminated. 

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About Le Vivier in Pyrénées-Orientales, Languedoc Roussillon

Le Vivier is dominated by the old chateau which stands guard over the village dating back to the 16th century. It is surrounded by the unspoiled countryside of the Fenouilledes region. The scenery is simply stunning and dramatic lending its self to offer excellent walking and bird watching right on your doorstep. The village is quiet and sleepy, after being here for a couple of days you cant help but slip into the slow and easy pace of village life. England could not feel further away.

The bread van delivers bread to the square twice a week and the butchers van also comes once a week. The pizza van arrives each thursday evening between 6 and 9 pm . The village has a crazy golf, tennis court and a stream running by which has been blocked to create a plan d`eau for a swimming and  picnic area.

The village of Fosse is less than 3kms away and you can enjoy the large open air pool during July and August.

The village of Caudies is under 15 mins drive and here you will find a restaurant and a  bar where food is served and , they are  open all year. There is a small supermarket, boulangerie, butchers, doctors, post office and  chemist .

St Paul has a large supermarket with deli, butchers and fish counter. There is a petrol station, various bars, cafes and restaurants, a bank, boulangerie, chemist, doctors, hairdressers, post office, butchers and cinema and it has a weekly open-air market on Saturdays.

St Martin is only a few minutes drive away and has a very friendly Auberge which serves good food all year.

Prats de Sournia is 4kms away from Le Vivier and like Fosse has an open air pool during the high season and there is a small bar also.

The coast is about 1hr 10 mins drive, where miles and miles of sandy beaches can be found along with the usual water sports and  swimming in the warm seas of the Mediterranean.

The cosmopolitan city of Perpignan is approx 1 hr away. During the summer months it hosts all sorts of attractions from jazz and music festivals to street fairs and art exhibitions. There are many restaurants, cafes and bars to choose from as well as some very nice shops that you would expect to find in such an up and coming city.

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

How To Get To Le Vivier in Pyrénées-Orientales, South of France and the Riviera

By air:

• Le Vivier lies approx 40 miles West of Perpignan  on the D117 and is under 1 hrs drive from Perpignan Airport.
• Perpignan is served by Ryanair, Bmibaby, and Flybe, flights from Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham and Southampton.
• Carcassonne is approx 1hr 15 .The D118 to Quillan then the D117 to Caudies.
• Girona (Spain) is approx 2 hrs but has more choice of flights from the whole UK.
• Toulouse, approx 2hrs 30.
•  Barcelona, approx 3 hrs.

By road: from Zeebrugge  is approx 12 hrs.

By rail: The rail station at Perpignan has good rail links with major cities and also Spain.

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

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Facilities at La Terrasse

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Availability at La Terrasse

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Monday, May 14, 2012

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