£599 - £1799
(€709 - €2130)
Per property per week
Farmhouse, sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Bob Lucy
(Advertising since February 2019)
Tel: + 33 (0)6 72 00 21 44
Please mention French Connections.
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Mas Den Gariste is a 200 Year Old Farmhouse completely renovated with style and passion and comes with a completly private pool not over looked, walled and with lockable gates making it safe for families.
There is also a large games field equipped for football, table tennis, badminton and there is also a bowls pitch so something for everyone to enjoy.
The farmhouse (160sq mts) sleeps 8 in its 4 bedrooms and is on 3 levels.
It is full of charm and character, and its location very peaceful as it is nestled amongst peach orchards and cherry groves in a very tranquil hamlet.
Accommodation comprises:
Ground Floor
- A large entrance hall where you can access
- The Kitchen / diner
- The utility room
- A family bathroom
- A double bedroom
The kitchen is new and comes fully equipped with a large fridge freezer, dish washer, electric cooker, electric oven and microwave. There is a coffee machine, toaster indeed all you need to comfortably self cater. There is also a central bar with stools which is an idea place to take breakfast. There is also a Arga (not that you will need) and a sofa.
Off the kitchen is a double bedroom with a double bed and is fully furnished. There are patio doors that exit to the outside.
Also on the ground floor is a large bathroom with a free standing victorian bath, seperate shower cubicle, wash basin and toilet
There is a utility room on this floor with a washing machine a second large fridge and all the cleaning tools for the house.
First Floor
- A fully stocked library from which you enter
- A very grand lounge diner. The room measures approx 7m by 5m and has a 7m high beamed ceiling. The original exposed stone walls, a large open fireplace, leather sofas and arm chairs give the room an air of charm. There is also a large oak dining table with 8 chairs should you wish to dine inside. There is a flat screen tv a dvd and a collection of up to date dvds for you to enjoy.
- There are 2 separate balconies off the lounge the main offers a shady area for exterior dining and is furnished with a table and chairs. There is a BBQ in this area as well as a sofa and arm chairs. The second balcony has a view of Mount Canigou
- Also off the library is the second bedroom which as a double bed and is fully furnished. There is a wash basin in this room.
Second Floor
On the top floor of the house you will find
- The master bedroom again with a double bed and fully furnished along with a further smaller bedroom that has bunk beds for children.
- There is a seperate shower room next to the master bedroom with a shower cubicle wash basin and toilet.
Outside
The land at the front of the farmhouse is south facing so you can enjoy the sun throuhout the day.
The pool is exclusively for the guests and measures approx 10 mts by 5 mts and is approx 1.5 mts throughout its depth. There are tiered steps into the pool which is helpful to non swimmers or those who just want to enjoy just sitting in the cool water. There is a shaded area along with 8 sun loungers and it is fully maintained for you with 2 vists per week. Behind the pool you will find the games field and bowls pitch for those more energetic.
The "chic" historic market town of Thuir is only a 5 minute drive away and the sun kissed Mediterranean beaches, cosmopolitan Perpignan, Spain and the Pyrenees Mountains are all within 30 minutes.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: 5 Minute Walk Camelas
Nearest supermarket: 5 Minute Drive Thuir
Nearest market: 5 Minute Drive Thuir
Nearest pharmacy: 5 Minute Drive Thuir
Nearest bar: 5 Minute Drive Thuir
Tourist information: 25 Minute Drive Perpignan
Thuir on the map
Property 171661 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to Mas Den Gariste
Full directions will be available upon booking.
Access options
Car Essential
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Perpignan [PGF]
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Old farm buildings restored to make a comfortable villa with a large sitting room and modern kitchen. Bedrooms are cosy.
Great swimming pool enclosed in a large walled area. Further large area suitable for ball games.
The villa would not suit anyone unable to use stairs, and tall people must duck now and again through doorways.
A rural but not isolated position.
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I came with my two boys (6 & 8) for a week.
The weather was a bit iffy, but even so, we had a fantastic week. I forced them out of the house, but actually they would have been content to stay by the pool every day.
The local village was relaxing in the evening, and Perpignan was a fun day out.
All in all, a great base for a wonderful holiday.
Bob was a wonderful host, and he made me and the boys feel very welcome.
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Description accurate, property clean, very (!!) nice owner, always in contact, if necessary. We would recommend this property to all of our friends, who love countryside, good food and wine!!!
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We spent a wonderful 6 weeks there in September and October of this year (2016). Naturally such an old building has its quirks (several of the doorways require ducking at 5' 8" or above, but this is pointed out on them all) however it also has all the facilities one could require. My wife spent many hours in the large pool well into October, which Bob regularly checked, cleaned and treated as necessary, whilst we both enjoyed breakfasting in the sun on the terrace and dining outside, again right up to the end of October.
The living space inside is spacious and comfortable, however those with creaky knees should know it is on three floors with the master bedroom, bedroom with bunk beds and Shower room on the top floor, the smallest double (very quaint) on the first floor and the other double off the kitchen. There are other steps internally and externally as well.
The farmhouse is situated very close to Thuir, which has a lovely Saturday market and major tourist attractions are within easy reach - Carcassonne, Girona, Collioure for example. Lesser known attractions such as Castelnou and the Abbaye San Martin du Canigou are also close and provide good walking opportunities.
Within walking distance is the local organic baker Eric who is a lovely guy and sells gluten-free bread and even gluten-free flour (important for me as I am Coeliac) as well as the superb restaurant, Le Gecko, who provide a warm atmosphere, great food and were also able to cope with my specific dietary needs.
Bob was a good host, a mine of local information and always available in the case of a couple of small settling-in queries we had in the first couple of days.
We hope to return at some point to this superb corner of France and would heartily recommend Mas d'en Garriste to others.
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Mas den Garriste is a lovely home about half an hour from Perpignan.
Thers lots to do either at the farm, or in numerous locations nearby - we barely scratched the surface
highly recommended
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Lovely converted farmhouse in an ideal locationGuest rating:
We had a wonderful stay in this part of France which we'd not explored before. The property was ideally located for exploration of the Pyrenees, Carcassonne, many other beautiful towns, the beach etc etc. We loved the pool area which was clean and large and perfectly safe for our 10 year old daughter to play in by herself - we all had a wonderful time in the pool. The terrace area of the house is definitely the best bit - we had breakfast, lunch and dinner there in the open air, the lizards and bats for company later in the evening which we found fascinating. The three floors would not suit everyone and we think that families with small children or elderly relatives would struggle with all the stairs however the downstairs double bedroom benefits all. We were let down by our original choice of accommodation just six weeks before departure and Bob was so kind and forthcoming, quickly getting back to us via email and securing our holiday for us. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he even lent us a cool box so we could picnic on the beach. The master bedroom bed was incredibly creaky however and could do with some looking at but if this is all we have to worry about, we're doing pretty well! As there is no British TV and only a small supply of English DVDs, we took some with us and were glad to have done so. The villa was really well equipped in the kitchen and having wifi was essential for staying in touch with work and family; there was always lots of lovely hot water and overall a wonderful, comfortable stay.
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We could not have asked for a better property or location and thoroughly recommend staying here.
We stayed with our old teenage children and a couple of their friends. The property is well laid out and there was plenty of room for everyone. The terrace and BBQ area is ideally situated, whether for reading in the shade on the daybed or eating meals at the table which would comfortably seat 8. In the evening it has perfect views and was so peaceful.
The pool is large and we were all able to swim at the same time with no issues. The pool area and games field are large and well laid out/ stocked. We all enjoyed playing table tennis, badminton and boules late into the evening. The pool area itself is securely locked and would be safe for children of all ages.
The area was lovely to explore, whether the beaches ( long and sandy), the local ports (very pretty - though parking can be difficult) or up into the mountains and the local town of Thuir has everything you might wish for (supermarkets; restaurants and on the Saturday we were there had an amazing festival). Though be prepared to drive for 20 mins to an hour to get to places.
Finally, Bob, the owner, could not have been more kind or helpful. When we were booking he took the time to talk us through a few of the properties he manages in the area to ensure we had the most suitable. He was very helpful when suggesting places to go and see and recommending places to go and eat locally.
We are already thinking about a return trip.
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We stayed here as part of our family holiday. 2 small kids, 5 adults and 2 grandparents. Plenty of room for everyone and a lovely swimming pool which is very secure so no worries about the kids safety. Would definitely recommend staying here and is a lovely part of France that we'd never been to.
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| Property type | Farmhouse (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Bedrooms |
3 double bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) |
| Occupancy | 8 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Pets welcomed |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Washing machine, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer |
| Internal facilities | Wood burning fire or stove |
| External facilities | Garden |
| Activities nearby | Adventure park, Bird Watching, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Canyoning, Cycling, Fishing, Go karting, Golf, Gym, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Sea excursions, Shopping, Sightseeing, Spa, Surfing, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Theme parks, Walking, Water sports, Wind Surfing, Wine tasting, Wine touring |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 26th September 2019
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
|---|---|
| 28 September 2019 – 20 December 2019 |
£599 Per property per week
(€709 / $787) |
| 21 December 2019 – 03 January 2020 |
£999 Per property per week
(€1183 / $1312) |
| 04 January 2020 – 29 May 2020 |
£599 Per property per week
(€709 / $787) |
| 30 May 2020 – 26 June 2020 |
£799 Per property per week
(€946 / $1049) |
| 27 June 2020 – 10 July 2020 |
£1299 Per property per week
(€1538 / $1706) |
| 11 July 2020 – 24 July 2020 |
£1499 Per property per week
(€1775 / $1969) |
| 25 July 2020 – 28 August 2020 |
£1799 Per property per week
(€2130 / $2363) |
| 29 August 2020 – 02 October 2020 |
£750 Per property per week
(€888 / $985) |
Additional price notes
Gariste is available for long off season lets