Attractive village house with stunning views, garden, patio and roof terrace

3 bedroomsSleeps 7145 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Joch, Occitanie

Aventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports6 min drive
Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt16 min drive
St-Michel-de-Cuixa Abbey19 min drive
Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom

3 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Casa Olympe is a sympathetically modernised, characterful and well equipped comfortable village house in the pretty historic village of Joch, in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The village has an excellent restaurant/cafe with an attractive terrace with panoramic views. Joch is a very attractive 'Village Fleurie' with narrow winding streets and a chateau. The house has a spacious, bright living/dining room, with smart TV and wood burning stove. The house has fast fibre broadband making g it suitable for remote working. Guests often praise the large well equipped, fully fitted kitchen. Both rooms have stunning views over the Tet valley. There are 3 light, airy bedrooms: a ground floor double bedroom with adjoining bathroom, a large bedroom with 3 single beds, and en-suite bathroom, and the main bedroom which has an en-suite shower room. Outside, the attractive south facing sheltered patio is a sun trap all year and the large roof terrace has breathtaking views. Situated at the foot of Mt Canigou, there are lovely walks from the house and a lakeside swimming beach in Vinca is 5 minutes away. The nearby Pyrenees offer excellent walking and climbing and there are Mediterranean beaches and picturesque towns within 45 minutes drive. Throughout the area there are Romanesque monasteries, vineyards and colourful local markets. Suitable all year round for couples or families. Midweek bookings spring/autumn.

Comments from previous guests:

Property manager

Michael Day/Jean Scott

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Joch

Located in Joch, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Chateau Musee de Belesta and Les Journees de la Ceramique de Belesta are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Aventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports and Parc Animalier de Casteil. Windsurfing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

Joch, Occitanie

What's nearby

Aventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports - 6 min drive
Prades Square - 16 min drive
Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt - 16 min drive
St-Michel-de-Cuixa Abbey - 19 min drive
St-Martin-du-Canigou Abbey - 30 min drive

Getting around

Vinça Station - 9 min drive
Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 14 min drive
L'Alegria - 16 min drive
Central Bar - 16 min drive
Restaurant le Galie - 14 min drive
Des Gouts et des Couleurs - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Attractive village house with stunning views, garden, patio and roof terrace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Attractive village house with stunning views, garden, patio and roof terrace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Attractive village house with stunning views, garden, patio and roof terrace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Attractive village house with stunning views, garden, patio and roof terrace located?

This family-friendly Joch holiday home is located by the sea, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Aventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt and Prades Square. Regional Park of the Catalan Pyrenees and Office de tourisme Conflent Canigo Molitg les Bains are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

JOANNE C.

22 September 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Lovely holiday

Lovely house - spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Location great - fabulous walking country, spectacular mountains and views, a proper "get away from it all" place. Not so great if you want a bar or restaurant nearby on an evening though - the one in Joch was only open two of our nine nights, the other small villages don't have bars and we never found anything open in Vinca either.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

jasmine M.

20 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belle location

Très belle location, joliment décorée dans un joli petit village et vue magnifique. Toutefois un peu loin de la mer

Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Duncan H.

8 November 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home away from home

A lovely, homely place to stay with everything we needed... Superbly equipped kitchen, two large couches for the family to relax in, stunning view and great location for exploring the surrounding area. To walk up a mountain one day and swim in the Med the next was pretty special... we'll be back!!

Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

14 November 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Very big house and cost house with a stunning view. Very good family house! The house is very well equipped. Everything you need is there! Good location to explore the area. You can travel around in the beautiful hills and nature of the ‘Pays de Cathares’, but also the beach is close to enjoy the sea! We had a very good holiday here with our family. Our kids loved the play ground in the village! And we had a nice walk with our two young kids and baby along the canal which can be found close to the home. It is an easy walk with kids as it stays quite flat.

10/10 Excellent

Simon L., Cheltenham

8 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely mountain retreat

Joch makes an excellent base for exploring the Eastern Pyrenees and you have the benefit of being in a quiet hillside village but with good connections to go either into the mountains or to the coast. There are several good walks which you can take from the house and many more just a short drive away. Although Joch has no shops or restaurants these can be found in the nearby towns of Vinca, Prades and Ille Sur Tet. The house is very comfortable and well equipped. The roof terrace makes a fantastic spot to relax and enjoy a glass of local wine. Parking can be in short supply but you can usually find somewhere if there are no spaces outside the house.

About the host

Hosted by Michael Day/Jean Scott

Michael is a professor and head of the School of Education at Roehampton University, London. Jean works part time as an education consultant. We live in Windermere in the Lake District and have six grown up children. We first visited Joch for a holiday in 2001 and bought our house the following year. All the family love to spend time in Joch whenever we can.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this house after enjoying a family holiday in the village in 2001. It required substantial modernisation, extension and renovation to create a comfortable and attractive holiday home for our family and friends. We did much of the work ourselves , employing local craftsmen only for the major building work, such as creating the roof terrace and the upstairs bedroom. We love the village and the surrounding area and spend a lot of time here with friends and family. Family members also frequently use the house for holidays.

What makes this property unique

The house is very much a home for us and is furnished and equipped to reflect this. Renters often comment on the good quality furnishings and equipment (see guest comments). The village of Joch is a very friendly place and residents are very welcoming of visitors, often stopping to chat and exchange the time of day. Buying bread in the morning is a very social occasion! Our caretakers (Michel and Tanya) live in the village and are always ready to help out or provide information.

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