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Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities

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The villa with parking to the front.
Terrace/patio
The 8m pool and surround.
Our lovely pool
Main double bedroom with access to garden and terrace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities

This detached villa with beautiful pool is our home in the south of France. It located close to the border with Spain and close to the beautiful Cote Vermeille Mediterranean coastline.

Book it as your base, and come and explore this area around Maureillas and Ceret in the Languedoc-Roussillon, one of the lesser known regions of France. There is so much to see and do, or just relax with a glass of wine round the pool in the vineyards or at the beach...

The villa is centred on 1/2 an acre of gardens with a large swimming pool big enough to play in, and with a proper deep end (1.8m). Parking is available for several cars on the drive.

The layout is mostly open plan with the kitchen giving onto two separate dining areas, and two lounge areas. Most rooms, including three of the bedrooms, have double doors onto an outside terrace giving a light and airy feel to the place. There is also the outside 'room', with table and parasol seating 10, and Dancook coal barbecue for entertaining alfresco on those long summer days. The property is equally attractive in winter with TV/selection of DVDs, log burning fire, books, board games and jigsaws.

There are 2 double bedrooms and 3 twins, which makes the house ideal for 2 families wishing to holiday together or a group of couples or friends enjoying a house party together.The master double has a spacious en suite shower room featuring a large 'wet room' shower, wash hand basin and toilet. The second double and one of the twins share the family bathroom, featuring bath, separate shower, his 'n hers basins, bidet and wc. Up a timber spiral staircase you will find 2 twin bedrooms sharing a shower room with shower, basin and wc.
Access to the property is via an attractive external staircase to reach the upper terrace and front door. It is therefore not appropriate for anyone requiring disabled access. The property nestles in the foothills of the Pyrenees and is built into the side of the hill, so what is ground floor level at the rear of the property is first floor at the front. This can be seen upon careful examination of the photographs.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The pool is set away from the house, and whilst we have an alarm, it is not fenced in and cannot be viewed whilst sitting on terrace.

Important information

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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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Maureillas-Las-Illas

Located in Maureillas-Las-Illas, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Saint-Martin de Fenollar and Pont du Diable are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Domaine Alquier and Clos Mané Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of Musical Instruments and Ferme de Decouverte. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cave exploring nearby.
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Maureillas, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Saint-Martin de Fenollar - 9 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Turre Forest - 14 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Ceret Museum of Modern Art - 17 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Plans d'Eau - 18 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping - 19 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Argelès-sur-Mer Station - 23 min drive
  • Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Cepsa - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Grand Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bar Le Pablo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Jardin De Céret - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities?

As of 20 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities on 27 April 2026 start from NZ$564, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities located?

This family-friendly Maureillas-Las-Illas villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Saint-Martin de Fenollar and Domaine Alquier. Museum of Musical Instruments and Turre Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma J.

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

Great holiday

Second time at this villa, great time again, thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and the property as well as the location are great. The pool was excellent and was cleaned regularly. Communication was always flawless and very prompt. The house was very spacious even for a group of ten people. We can recommend the villa without reservation and will be happy to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Large, well equipped villa.

Plenty of space for the whole group to 'do their thing' and well equipped with extras like pool, bikes, table tennis, boules ...... Will be booking again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sadru K.

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

Stay in 2022

A great house, perfect for relaxing as an adult group.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lone Gudrun K.

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

Lovely house.

We enjoyed over stay. The host was fast to communicate, and solved the few problems, we had very quickly. We would love to come back another time. Lone and crew
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent two weeks at this lovely family home from home. The house is spacious and well appointed and the fibre internet kept our teenage daughter happy…! There is air-con in the upstairs bedroom and ping-pong and bikes you can use downstairs; along with a washing machine etc. The pool is superb! More than big enough and really deep, the pool-man comes often to keep it nice and clean. The garden gives the house total privacy and the gated drive makes everyone feel safe. The village is peaceful with a well appointed Spar and lovely Boulangerie. We were a family of five but it would easily accommodate two families. A perfect spot to explore the Pyrenees and beaches - we also popped over to Spain.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona A.

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

Excellent

Lots of space both inside and out, very well equipped. It was well looked after, and the owner dealt with any issues straight away. Good location, and local Spar shop had a good range of stock including bread and croissants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Spacious villa between mountains and coast.

Second visit. Spacious, well equipped villa. Some air-conditioning plus ceiling fans meant it was comfortable even in the very hot weather. Large pool was also help in keeping cool and well lit outside terrace ideal for eating al fresco.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

A fantastic holiday

A really lovely villa in a delightful village just up the road from Ceret. It’s large, very well equipped and the ceiling fans (or air con) in all bedrooms were much appreciated in this year’s heat. The pool is stunning and better than the photograph. There are several beautiful spots around the house to sit in either sun or shade. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 23 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

A fantastic villa and location

The villa was very impressive, even better than the pictures on the website. Very spacious, even for a large group. The swimming pool was substantial and shallow at one end for children, deep enough to take a lovely swim at the other end. Different areas of the villa to relax in- terrace, balcony at the front, pool area. Very well equipped with plenty of dining areas, large kitchen, barbecue area. Thoughtful extras such as large towels, table tennis, badminton, bikes The local village was very friendly and easily accessible
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Fabulous family holiday

We had a fantastic holiday at this beautiful house. There were 9 of us ranging in age from 17 to 81. The house is huge and there was more than enough space for us all. It was very hot in the first week so we got a lot of use out of the pool. It is a lovely pool, deep enough to dive into and bigger than it looks on the picture. There is plenty of outdoor space, with an outdoor eating area at the back of the house and seating and a coffee table at the front. The Wi-Fi worked well which was a big plus for the younger members of the party! We ate at El Tap, the bar in the village a few times- lovely tapas and very friendly and helpful staff! We also went into Ceret and Collioure for evening meals. Collioure is beautiful and definitely worth a visit. We also visited Argeles, Banyuls-sur-Mer and went over the border to Roses. All were easy to get to. The village shops and bar are all in easy walking distance. The nearest large supermarket was in Ceret, about 10 min away in the car. All in all we had a fabulous time and would love to return
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L. V.

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

Fantastisch

Een heerlijk familiehuis met alles erin wat nodig is. Het zwembad is geweldig. Ook de klusjesman en schoonmaker waren st continue bereikbaar. nieuwe hangmat voor ons besteldbeschikbaar hadden we
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgette V.

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

vacances en famille

super séjour dans cette immense villa ou rien ne manque et ou chacun peut profiter à son aise de tout ce qui est mis à disposition
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel C.

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

Super vacances !

Maison bien équipée, adaptée pour des groupes de 10 personnes. La situation entre terre et mer offre beaucoup de possibilités. Proprietaire réactif et tres cordial. Je conseille vivement.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloé B.

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

Maison très agréable

Très jolie maison, bien située. Nous y avons passé un très agréable séjour. La piscine est grande et agréable.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Didier M.

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

Excellent séjour

Villa bien équipée, idéale pour deux familles. Grandes pièces, belle terrasse et piscine. Chambres spacieuses, toutes équipées de volets, ventilateur ou climatisation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivier U.

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

Oase der Ruhe

wunderbares Haus mit viel Platz und schönem Pool. Gut eingerichtet, es fehlte uns an nichts. Sehr ruhige Umgebung, ideal für Familien und Gruppen welche einen erholsamen Urlaub verbringen möchten. Aufgrund der etwas abgelegenen Lage nicht geeignet für Nachtschwärmer welche Ausgehmöglichkeiten suchen.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rachel M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Propriété à louer plus l’été que l’hiver

Très belle propriété mais un grand manque de ménage et il aurait fallu chauffer avant qu’on arrive notre première nuit à été un peu compliquer
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

melissa stewart

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great pool and lovely village

We had a great week, two families with young children. Pool was amazing, big enough to properly play and swim in and warm enough too. Being walking distance to the local town made a big difference and meant we could pop down for croissants and bread every morning. Two twin rooms are up a quite creaky and narrow staircase so not really suitable for young kids although our 7 year olds were fine. Lovely and quiet, great stay all round.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

2nd Stay at Maureillas las Illas

A delightful week again in this wonderful villa with our family. All went well and can thoroughly recommend it. Quiet ,spacious and suits young and old!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandrine D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belle propriété dans un écrin de verdure

We had very nice holidays. The house is big and the pool just perfect. Very easy to reach the nice beaches of Argelès and the nice village Collioure . A few tools were missing in the kitchen (such as pan, toaster, microwave... in case you want to increase) but not a big deal. All of us enjoy and we were a family from 12 years old to eighty ! Thanks for your confidence for the easy access . I’ve no problem to recommend this villa for holidays !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Lovely holiday

A group of nine of us stayed in this villa for a week. We found it to be very comfortable and clean. The villa has a lovely flow, with lots of space and is beautifully decorated. I particularly enjoyed the art work. We all enjoyed the pool and the table tennis and we ate on the patio every evening. We found the kitchen to be very well equipped for our needs. Some of the glasses look marked and I think it has been caused by the dishwasher but apart from that everything was fine. We also thought that it would be nice to have a couple more sun loungers as there were not enough for everyone., but again not a massive issue for our busy kids. Michael and Jane were both very helpful and responsive to issues. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this lovely villa to future visitors. Would recommend the area too. We visited Collioure, Castelnou and had a brilliant day out at Aqua Brava water park across the border in Roses. We didn't use the bikes provided in the villa but several of our party brought road bikes and really enjoyed the excellent routes in the area. Thank you for a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Our family of 10 were absolutely delighted with our stay!

The villa is spacious, well designed and fantastically located on the edge of Maureillas-las-Ilas. We could not have hoped for more. The kitchen and dining areas were comfortable and well equiped. The pool and outside areas were ideal for our family of 10. We appreciated the Table Tennis and being able to use the bikes - cycling to Ceret in 25 minutes. The local village has a lovely square with 2 restaurants and a number of bars - we greatly enjoyed Catalan dancing one evening. A local lake outside St Jean Plat de Corts provided several activities for the children; zip wire, `go-ape`, pedalos, paddle boards and an inflatable obstacle course - great fun! Jane was very friendly and helpful with all our enquiries. We even had a local black cat befriend us and add to the sense of home and fun. We can`t wait to come back next year. Many thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart C.

We came back for the second year we loved it so much the first time. Yet again fantastic

Highly recommend it the villa is gorgeous the surroundings are stunning we will be coming again next year. There is something for everyone.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stuart C.

Property was amazing I would recommend it to anyone. It is huge

Owners are extremely helpful. If you have any issues they are sorted immediately with the friendly staff that help out there. We are going back next year because we had such a fantastic time. There is something for everyone with the outstanding views and walks, to aqua parks and local lake which has so many activities offered for the family.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Michael Cutteridge

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I bought Villa Les Aygals in 2002 when my children were still young and it has been, and continues to be a much loved family home. We all live in London and have busy lives, which makes it difficult to get there as often as we would like, so we decided to share it with you.
I originally thought about buying a second home in the UK and checked out Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. It quickly became apparent that I could never be a week-ender due to the horrendous traffic and started to set my sights further afield. We can leave London, drive to Stansted, and arrive at the house in France in the same time it would have taken to drive to Cornwall on a good run!! I have never regretted my decision to buy in France. My children and I enjoy a wonderful property with a swimming pool, sunny days all year round, a different culture, the stunning mountains and proximity to the sea. And now it's available to share with you! I hope you choose to stay and come to love the area as we do.

Why they chose this property

I chose to buy in a village with proximity to local amenities as I didn't see myself as the sort of person (with teenagers) who would want to be stuck half way up a mountainside with an hour's drive to the nearest pint of milk! We love being a part of this French community and employ a local french gardener and 3 ex-pat English people to help us look after the property. During your stay you may get to meet Debra our housekeeper, Bernie the pool man, Don our handyman or Franck the gardener.
Our time in France generally starts with dinner in either El Tap or 66/20, both closeby in the village, to say hello to Jean-Louis or Sabrina who are your hosts, and to meet our feeding requirements before we get to the shops.
We are discovering the area all the time. New places open up and there are always our favourite haunts to go back to.

What makes this property unique

Villa Les Ayglas straddles 3 cultures. It is in France, but has a strong Catalan influence, you are in Catalonia after all! It is just 15 minutes drive over the border into Spain with its Costa Brava and the wonderful cities of Girona, Figueres and Barcelona. This area is an art lovers paradise. All the greats painted here Matisse, Picasso to name just two, and their presence can be felt as you explore the local area....such as the modern art museum in Ceret and in the bars of Collioure; over the border it is Salvador Dali at his museum in Figueres.
You are also in a most scenic environment with the beautiful Pyrenees, wonderful beaches and the picture postcard Ceret with its famous Saturday market. And lets not forget our lovely village of Maureillas which puts on entertainment most week-ends through out the summer months at its Parc de Loisir...... come and see the locals dancing their local dance The Sardanes, or enjoy the Paella and Mechoi evenings with music.......there is so much to do and so little time to do it!!!

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