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Something different—town house with south-facing roof terrace

Something different—town house with south-facing roof terrace

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Dining
Terrace
Private kitchen
Terrace
Living area

Overview of Something different—town house with south-facing roof terrace

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

Prades, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationPrades Square2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt-Michel-de-Cuixa Abbey5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt-Martin-du-Canigou Abbey18 min drive
  • AirportPerpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.)41 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Atelier Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Attic

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Blue Room

1 Single Bed

Garden Room

2 Single Beds

Green Room

1 Queen Bed

Sitting Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Atelier en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Attic en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Garden Room en-suite

Toilet

Green room en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Something different—town house with south-facing roof terrace

More interesting than the average holiday home, our house is a tall, 300 year old bel étage style town house slotted into the bend of a quiet side street. No two walls are at right angles, so modernising the interior was a challenge. What we haven’t done is change the character of the house. What we have done is provide modern facilities, make it really comfortable and give you a great base for your holiday.

Over the last few years we have substantially upgraded the property, refurbishing the Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room and Main bedroom/suite. Most recently, we have restored the stucco ceilings on the bel étage.

We have finished converting what, 200 years ago, was the original kitchen into a lovely dayroom/bedroom looking on to the private courtyard. It retains original features, like the pink marble sink, and large chimney breast. It has a new en-suite WC. We've also put in a brand-new family bathroom with bath and shower. We've opened up the hall so there is space for luggage, bikes, walking equipment and everything else that struggles to find a home on holiday.

We have had some big parties of friends and family here - the house takes 10 easily (12 if you are good friends), but we have also been really comfy as a couple too. The bedrooms provide flexible sleeping accommodation with 7 beds (plus 1 pull-out bed and 2 sofa-beds). There are three modern en-suite shower rooms; a new, downstairs dayroom/bedroom looking onto the private courtyard with WC, and an additional separate bathroom with WC. There is a large first floor dining room and sitting rooms as well as a private courtyard and a large, south-facing terrace.

The Area: Prades is a pretty French market town of about 4000 people. The big and colourful market is on Tuesday mornings. The Romanesque church has the largest baroque Reredos in France. There are cafes, brasseries and restaurants as well as a good range of shops all around the town square. There are events and festivals throughout the year.
From Carcassonne to the Vermillion coast the Rousillion is packed with interest. Notable vineyards include Limoux, Rivesaltes and Banyuls.
Catalonia has been part of the Kingdom of Majorca, Aragon, France and Spain. Its history is visible in the fortified towns, coastal watchtowers and castles throughout the area. Prades is a centre of French Catalan heritage and culture. Spanish cellist Pablo Casals fled to Prades during the Spanish civil war, stayed and established the festival that now bears his name. The Catalan summer school takes over the town for two weeks in August, and there is dancing in the square every night. Local food is influenced too.

Things to do: There is so much to do in the region that all we can do is give you a taste. There are impressive hills, lakes and rivers around Prades with a wide variety sports and activities. In winter the nearest ski resorts are just 45km away.
Canet Plage is 30 minutes drive from the house. It has long, sandy Mediterranean beaches, restaurants and lively nightlife. You can get to Canet by public transport.
There is a variety of other beaches and coastal resorts close by including Sainte-Marie-Plage, Saint-Cyprien-Plage, Port Barcares, Argeles-sur-Mer and the pretty fishing town of Colluire.
The Petit Train Jaune, the most scenic SNCF service, climbs 1200m up the Tet valley from the walled town of Villefranche via some spectacular viaducts.
There are pretty towns and villages, castles, abbeys and lots of museums in the Conflent. Prades has an excellent, English speaking tourist office to help you plan your trips. Many of our guests keep coming back because there is so much to do and see.


Eating Out: As you would expect, good restaurants are plentiful and you will be hard pressed to eat badly. The set menus are good value and a way to sample local specialties. Try Escalivade-roast vegetable salad, Bourride-delicious fish soup, anything with anchovies, Paella, Boules de Picolat-Catalonian meatballs, and Crepes Forestiere-wild mushroom pancakes. The ice-cream liegeois are excellent and Creme Catalane is the local dessert.
The local wine, best ordered by the pichet, is excellent and cheap. The vin rose goes well with virtually everything. Other drinks popular with the locals are Banyuls and Rivesaltes as aperitifs and dessert wines, Kir, Sangria, and demi-peche lager with peach syrup.

Property manager

Deiniol Kearley-Heywood

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 0795592995232

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

Prades

Located in Prades, this holiday home is in the mountains and by the sea. Chateau Musee de Belesta and Les Journees de la Ceramique de Belesta are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau and Clot de l'Oum Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Aventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports and Parc Animalier de Casteil. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Prades Square - 2 min walk
  • St-Michel-de-Cuixa Abbey - 5 min drive
  • Office de tourisme Conflent Canigo Molitg les Bains - 7 min drive
  • Ramparts of Villefranche de Conflent - 8 min drive
  • St-Martin-du-Canigou Abbey - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Prades-Molitg-les-Bains Station - 5 min walk
  • Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 14 min walk
  • La forge d'auguste - 9 min drive
  • Café le Canigou - 9 min drive
  • L'Alegria - 2 min walk
  • El Taller - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Something different—town house with south-facing roof terrace pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Something different—town house with south-facing roof terrace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Something different—town house with south-facing roof terrace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Something different—town house with south-facing roof terrace located?

This family-friendly Prades holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Prades Square and Regional Park of the Catalan Pyrenees. St-Michel-de-Cuixa Abbey and Office de tourisme Conflent Canigo Molitg les Bains are also within 3 miles (5 km). Prades-Molitg-les-Bains Station is 5 minutes by foot.

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.1/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/5 Good

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday
It is a wonderfully charismatic house and feels like a happy family home. Its far from your usual IKEA identikit Air B&B rental and so much the better for it. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking at home. There's lots of space to relax. It has the most wonderful terrace looking out to Mount Canigou, perfect for eating, drinking and relaxing. Everything in Prades is pretty much in walking distance. We found the double bed in the master bedroom small, but it was such a beautiful room to sleep in we didn't move to one of the many other bedrooms. We had beautiful September weather. A really special weeks holiday. We'd love to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Beate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant House with character in great Mountains
Pleasant house with character in great mountains! Prades is a nice city with funny Public festivals.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

4/5 Good

Barbara K., Bollendorf, Deutschland

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Großes, phantasievoll eingerichtetes Haus
Wir hatten eine sehr angenehme und entspannte Woche in dem historischen und individuell eingerichteten Haus im Zentrum von Prades. Das Frühstück und die Abende auf der Dachterrasse mit super Blick auf den Canigou haben wir am meisten genossen. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

5/5 Excellent

Emma R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house
This is such a wonderful house. The roof terrace on the top floor is fantastic and the views are amazing. There is loads of space in the house itself and the kitchen is better equipped than any holiday rental property we’ve stayed in and a really lovely room to hang out in. Prades is a great town to explore the local area as well. The market on Tuesday is a must and the lake at Vinca (10 mins drive away) is great if you have kids and are staying in the summer. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

5/5 Excellent

Richard O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant, quirky home away from home
An excellent experience from start to finish. Really good service from the owner and local manager. The house is lovely - it's not 'fancy' but that's not what we wanted. The description on Vrbo is very helpful, read it carefully and there will no surprises (or at least, only good ones!) It's in a great location and has everything you need for a great holiday. So much more interesting than some places you could stay. Loads of room to relax and make yourself at home. The roof terrace and the small courtyard are highlights. Prades is a nice little town and there's loads to do in the area. All in all, we were very happy - thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Deiniol Kearley-Heywood

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We live in the UK, not far from London, and we travel out to the house every year for our own holiday. We love renting it out, because people love going there. The enjoy the house and area as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We bought the house from a well-known local artist when he retired. He had kept so many of the original features that most houses of this age have lost. We realised we wanted a house that was a great base for exploring the beautiful countryside, but we also wanted to be able to walk to the bar or a restaurant at the end of the day. We arrived in Prades on market day. It took us ages to find somewhere to park, but we fell in love with the market and knew we wanted somewhere that allowed us to walk to and from the market laden down with wine and food. Oh--and the view form the terrace, of course. That nailed it!
During lockdown we were lucky enough to let the property to an accomplished designer who refurbished and redesigned many of the rooms.

What makes this property unique

The view form the terrace, the cool refreshing courtyard, the high moulded ceilings, the central stairwell, the original doors and full-length French windows, the wisteria, the amazing aspidistras (to large to be removed), the quirky shape of the house... you'll get why we like it if you stay.

Languages:

English
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