£515 - £687
(€600 - €800)
Per property per week
Country house, sleeps 2, 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Corinne Maigret
(Advertising since January 2003)
Tel: + 33 (0) 6 22 76 44 21
Tel 2: + 33 (0) 4 68 30 10 73
If requested by the owner you can print out a booking form here
Please mention French Connections.
The gite (1 / 20)
The kitchen (2 / 20)
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The bedroom (6 / 20)
The bedroom and double french door (7 / 20)
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The swimming pool (9 / 20)
The swimming pool and terrace (10 / 20)
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Village EUS (18 / 20)
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Caretaker's house for 2 people on a 7000 m2 grounds
Recently complety renovated, the caretaker's house is an independent house from the one of the owners and offers the greatest comfort to its guests. The construction is such that the property is wonderfully cool in the summer with the use of air conditioning or the possibility of opening the windows at night thanks to mosquito nets on all the openings,and in the winter it keeps the heat due to the thick walls and if needed use of a wood stove.
- The newly equipped kitchen has a full range of appliances.
- An East facing terrace with outdoor dining area and in the shade.
- A double bedroom upstairs is equipped with new bedding (180 x 200 cm) interior curtains will allow you to spend nights in privacy and in the greatest rest.
- The en suite shower room is fully tiled and includes a toilet, sink, walk-in shower and various storage space. A thermostatic radiator also acts as a towel rack. Bathrobes are provided as well as all towels and household linen.
Outside
- The Gite is completely separate from the owners' house and has an independent access to the swimming pool as well as to the terrace which is only dedicated to guests and has deckchairs, table, umbrella and is overlooking the park and Mount Canigou.
- There is parking at the property or in the garage.
- The property is totally closed and sheltered from all eyes allowing calm and rest for only 2 people who will be able to benefit from all the equipments: swimming pool (14 mx 5 m) covered in inter-season to keep a warmer water and allowing swimming from May to October. The park will allow you to relax with Eucalyptus and large oaks trees.
River fishing, tennis can be found in Prades 5 minutes by car or 15 minutes walking.
The property is located 5 minutes by car or 20 minutes walk from the town of Prades with its local produce market every Tuesday. The city of Prades benefits from all the shops.
Nearby, several villages rank among the most beautiful villages in France, such as Eus, Mosset, Molitg Baths (spa treatments) Villefranche de Conflent with its famous Fort Vauban and many more. Located between sea with Collioure, Argelès Sur Mer .... And mountain with Font Romeu (famous ski resort) as well as the proximity with Spain you will be conquered and totally disoriented by sublime landscapes.
The gastronomy and its wonderful wines, the breathtaking landscapes, the favorable climate and the friendliness of the Catalans will make your stay in Prades an enchantment.
Local Attractions
Department 66, The Pyrénées Orientals (PO), is the most southerly part of mainland France. The Conflent is a particularly special region within the PO. Shielded as it is in a microclimate, the area benefits from over 300 days a year of sun making it a 'year round' delight with long, bright sunny days, clear skies and snow glistening on the mountain peaks. So just where is this magical paradise?
- 2 hours flying time from the UK - Stanstead and many other UK airports
- 30 minutes from Perpignan
- 35 minutes from comprehensive winter sports facilities at Pyrénées 2000
- 40 minutes from the Spanish border
- 45 minutes from the Mediterranean beaches
- 50 minutes from the ski slopes of Font Romeu
- 1.5 hours from the tax free haven of Andorra
- 1.5 hours from the fortified town of Carcassonne
- 1.5 hours from Gerona
- 2.5 hours from Barcelona
The PO has had a chequered and interesting history that has shaped its people, art and gastronomy. A strong Spanish/Catalan influence can be seen from the colour of the flags, the construction of the buildings and the wide variety of food and drink.
Many bloody battles have been fought over this land resulting in a wide range of castles (notably those of the Cathares), forts and fortified towns such as Eus, Villefranche de Conflent and Carcassonne, all of which are well worth a visit.
There are many sites of natural interest, monasteries and priories, crafts and produce and activities to take part in if you want to soak up local history and countryside.
The dominant local attractions for many are the most obvious: the beaches, ports and water-based facilities provided by the Mediterranean and the walks, climbs, skiing and flora and fauna provided by the Pyrénées. We can provide you with a comprehensive catalogue of the well and lesser-known places that may be of interest to you. Whatever you want from your holiday, be it peace and tranquillity, fine food and wine, local produce and activities, ancient monuments and castles (they abound here), gregarious nightlife, walking, shopping, art, culture, painting, museums, music (classical, jazz, pop), climbing, sailing, canyoning, skiing, health spa – you will find it is all within a short drive from Mas Cortal.
Prades is the capital of the Conflent and a town that displays a number of facets. On the one hand it is a typical, quiet French village where the locals (and our visitors) sit on the benches outside the church or under the plane trees, drinking coffee and watching the world go by. On the other it is a bustling market town (Tuesday and Saturday mornings) offering a wide variety of local produce, wine and character. There again it is a cultural centre with the Pablo Casals museum and festival (July and August) and the largest Baroque altarpiece in France. The annual Pablo Casals music festival is always worth a visit and we can normally arrange tickets if requested. You will also find a wide selection of locally run charcuteries, boulangeries, boucheries, jewellers and small stores as well as two larger supermarkets.
- Walking – Walks of all degrees of difficulty are available in the area. The owners are both keen walkers and can advise you on the most suitable routes.
- Cycling - A national cycle route goes through Prades and for more leisurely cycling the region's back roads are very quiet and well kept. Bikes can be hired locally.
- Ski, Snowboard and Racquet walking - numerous resorts under 40 minutes away providing all the normal winter sports from December through to April.
- Swimming - In the large private pool plus natural ones nearby, with their rockslides, plunge pools.
- Health Spas/Casinos – There are several spas in the area.
- Wine tasting - From 5 minutes drive to 1 hour there are over 30 different caves many labelled as vignobles de Roussillon.
- Activity Holidays - Rafting, canoeing, tubing etc. on the river Tet. At the beach there is water-skiing, jetski, paragliding, banana boat riding. For budding F1 drivers there is the largest go-cart track in the World just 40 minutes drive. Prades has its own Tennis and Petanque courts.
- French Lessons – Take advantage of your stay at Mas Cortal to learn, improve, practice or perfect your French Language skills. Private lessons can usually be organised to suit your particular requirements.
- Art Lessons – Whether your interests are drawing, oils, water colours or acrylic, whether you ar
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Prades (pyrenees-orientales)
Nearest supermarket: Prades (pyrenees-orientales)
Nearest market: Prades (pyrenees-orientales)
Nearest pharmacy: Prades (pyrenees-orientales)
Nearest bar: Prades (pyrenees-orientales)
Tourist information: Prades (pyrenees-orientales)
Prades on the map
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Nearby place of interest
How to get to Caretaker House
There are a variety of ways to travel to Mas Cortal.
Fly
Ryanair flies to Perpignan (25 minutes drive to Mas Cortal), Carcassonne (one and a half-hours) and Gerona (one and a half hours drive) from London Stanstead, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Glasgow, Brussels and Dublin. Many more major airlines fly to Gerona and Montpellier (one and a half hours), Toulouse (two and a half hours) and Barcelona (three hours) from all over Europe. There are also daily flights from Paris (Orly) to Perpignan and with Easyjet from Luton to Barcelona and Gatwick to Toulouse. FlyBe fly to Perpignan and Toulouse from many regional airports such as Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Southampton and Belfast.
Drive
Either by ferry then drive, approximately 14 hours from the Channel Ports of Calais and Boulogne, or put the car on the TGV to Narbonne, then drive - under and hour and a half.
Train
A daily TGV rail service from London, Brussels and Paris now terminates in Perpignan. There is a local service from Perpignan to Prades.
Most major car hire companies have facilities in all of the above locations.
Detailed directions as to how to find Mas Cortal will be sent to you with confirmation of your booking.
No Hassle Option
Too tired or too busy to plan your holiday?
Why not talk to us about us organising every aspect of your visit – from door to door and back again!
Access options
Airport pickup available, Car Essential, Owner pickup available, Public transport available, Taxi from airport, Taxi from train station, Train station pickup available
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Perpignan [PGF]
Stayed here? Add your review >
The property interior was not as described. When we challenged this on our arrival, the owners told us they had not been allowed (by French Connections) to update the photographs since taking over the property 4 months earlier. On our return we checked this with French Connections and were told that this was not true. The interior decor was very different to and inferior to the photographs. Many of the facilities listed were not in use or absent. Despite this they charged us 150 euros for the one night we stayed (we were meant to stay 4 nights but it was so shockingly disappointing we left the next day). If the photographs had been true, we would never have chosen this property.
Owners response:
We bought this property at the start of the year and naturally updated the interior with all the necessary comfort as the old owners, with some nuances of taste. It is really a shame for us that you did not feel comfortable enough to enjoy your stay. We recognise the interior may have looked differently to what you were expecting, which is why we agreed to refund your money (minus the first night stay). All the previous visitors were delighted with their stay and we are still keeping in touch with them. The interior images have been updated on the advert page.
Guest rating:
My partner and I had the most wonderfully relaxing week here. The house is charming with a well equipped kitchen. We had sole use of the swimming pool and patio area. It is surrounded by mature trees and mountains. So peaceful. The hosts (Janine and Corine) made us very welcome. There are beautiful villages to visit nearby such as Eus. You can walk into Prades for dinner or lunch. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Guest rating:
What a superb place to stay. Just a brisk 15 min walk from the town of Prades or 5 mins in the car. Views from the (very large and well kept) garden to die for. very large swiming pool and a quiet area at the bottom of the garden to sit and chill. The best part the owners who make you feel as if it is your own place. Would we stay agian? After staying here for 7 years I would say so.Guest rating:
| Property type | Country house (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Bedrooms |
1 double bedroom(s) |
| Occupancy | 2 |
| Suitability | Unsuitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Non-smoking, Pets welcomed, Couples only, Adults only |
| Linen | All Bed linen, Bath towels, Hand towels, Pool towels, Pool towels and Robes are provided and changed on a weekly basis |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Cooker, Ironing facilities, Washing machine, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Combination microwave |
| Internal facilities | Air conditioning, CD player, Exclusive rental, Fax, Hi-fi system, Internet access (broadband), Owner on site, TV, Wood burning fire or stove, Fans in rooms, Radio, Electric heaters, Hairdryer, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet |
| External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use) |
| Activities nearby | Adventure park, Bird Watching, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Canyoning, Caving, Cycling, Drawing and painting, Fishing, French tuition, Go karting, Golf, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Paragliding, Photography, Rambling, Riverside activities, Rock climbing, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sea excursions, Shopping, Sightseeing, Skiing, Snorkelling, Snowboarding, Spa, Swimming, Tennis, Theme parks, Tree adventure park, Walking, Water skiing, Water sports, White water rafting, Wind Surfing, Wine tasting, Wine touring, Yoga |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 22nd July 2019
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
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| 28 September 2019 – 13 December 2019 |
€600 Per property per week
(£515 / $661) |
| 14 December 2019 – 03 January 2020 |
€800 Per property per week
(£687 / $882) |
Additional price notes
- Please arrange to arrive after 4.00 pm on the first Saturday and to vacate before 10.00 am on the final Saturday.
- Normally our rates run from Saturday to Saturday but, subject to availability, we are happy to discuss alternative arrival/departure days e.g. mid week to allow you to obtain the most advantageous airfares.
- During the winter months (October to April) firewood and electricity consumption will be charged at cost.
- Please telephone or email to discuss availability and options, including longer lets.
- Payment can be accepted in Euros, Pounds Sterling or US Dollars (Please call for Euro & Dollar rates).
- A Refundable Security Deposit of £250 is due to be paid eight weeks prior to your arrival and will be refunded in full (subject only to the accommodation being returned to us in the same overall condition as when you arrived) by cheque on the Monday following departure.
- Please see separate page for Booking Form and full Terms and Conditions.
- Maison de Guardier is available for Long Winter lets - please enquire.
Long Weekends are available These are priced as follows:
- Friday - Sunday (3 nights) - £210
- Thursday - Monday (5 nights) - £350