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Beautiful village home in the foothills of the Pyrenees

Beautiful village home in the foothills of the Pyrenees

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Finestret, the peach and cherry groves
View from the roof terrace
Master bedroom with doors to roof terrace
The Master Bedroom
9 Carrer del Graons - our home from home.

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Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Finestret, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationAventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt-Michel-de-Cuixa Abbey15 min drive
  • Popular LocationOrgues d'Ille-sur-Têt15 min drive
  • AirportPerpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful village home in the foothills of the Pyrenees

Set in the peaceful village of Finestret, overlooking the village church and the Pyrenean foothills beyond, 9 Carrer Del Graons makes a lovely base for exploring the Languedoc Rousillon region.
The house is arranged over three floors: a bedroom, shower room and large cellar on the ground floor; living room and spacious kitchen dining room on the second floor; and the top floor has the master bedroom and bathroom.
The South West facing roof terrace, reached from the lounge or through patio doors from the master bedroom, is ideal for BBQ or just relaxing enjoying the views and the sun.




Finestret has a population of about 150, mainly resident but with a few holiday homes and village gites. Village life centres around the church and the salon de fetes with many, all welcome, village events over the year. The village is surrounded by peach and cherry groves, great scenery for a bicycle ride or a short walk, several longer walks start from the village and for the more adventurous Mount Canigou beckons.
The river Lentilla runs through the village and provides natural pools for swimming and several companies base canyoning trips from the village.
Although Finestret has no shops (but a daily bread van passes through the village) Vinca is only 4km away with post office, bank, several restaurants, many bakeries and a swimming lake.
From here you can also catch the Petit Train Jaune up the mountain to the ski resorts of Font Romeau. By car it is 45mins to the closest slopes and Andorra is two hours away.


A little further afield......but only 8km from the village, is Prades, home of the renowned Pablo Casals music festival, larger supermarkets, more restaurants and a lovely weekly market.
The Mediterranean and the Cote Vermeille towns and beaches, such as historic Collioure (45minutes) and the Costa Brava (1 hour), all make great day trips, as do visits to some of the many vineyards of the Languedoc Rousillon, the largest wine producing region of France.

Getting to Finestret: Finestret is easily accesible with 3 airports under two hours away:
Perpignan - Flybe, BMIBaby & Ryanair - 35 mins;
Girona - Easyjet - 75 mins;
Barcelona - BA, Flybe, Easyjet & Jet2 - 120 mins;
By car from Perpignan take the N116 direction Prades and Andorra, from junction 42 (South Perpignan) of the A9-E15 autoroute, La Catalane. Leave the N116 at Vinca and Finestret is a 4km drive to the South.

Property manager

Sarah & Tim How
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

Finestret

Located in Finestret, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ramparts of Villefranche de Conflent and Chateau-Fort Liberia are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Regional Park of the Catalan Pyrenees and Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt. Aventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports and Parc Animalier de Casteil are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Finestret, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Aventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports - 4 min drive
  • Prades Square - 11 min drive
  • St-Michel-de-Cuixa Abbey - 15 min drive
  • Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt - 15 min drive
  • St-Martin-du-Canigou Abbey - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Marquixanes Station - 6 min drive
  • Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • L'Alegria - 13 min drive
  • El Taller - 18 min drive
  • Central Bar - 13 min drive
  • Restaurant le Galie - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful village home in the foothills of the Pyrenees pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Beautiful village home in the foothills of the Pyrenees located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Aventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports and within 9 miles (15 km) of Regional Park of the Catalan Pyrenees and Prades Square. Office de tourisme Conflent Canigo Molitg les Bains and Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., Nîmes, France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Noël dans les Pyrénées
Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans la maison de Sarah et Tim pendant les fêtes de fin d'année. La cheminée nous a bien tenu chaud après les sorties dans les environs à la montagne. La maison à 3 niveaux est spacieuse et bien équipée et les escaliers ne posaient aucun problème. Merci encore à Sarah et Tim pour la petite attention sur la table à notre arrivée et pour le petit "cadeau de Noël"😉.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ralf P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Urlaub
Sehr schön und ruhig, leider kein Pool wie inseriert.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle R., Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique second séjour dans cette charmante demeure
Nous avons séjourné à nouveau à Finestret chez Tim et Sarah et avons à nouveau profité de l’emplacement idéal pour des randonnées et visites culturelles dans cette merveilleuse reguon.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Logement très agréable
Région très riche à visiter et beaucoup de très belles randonnées. Le logement est très confortable et bien équipé. Les cloches de l'église de 7h00 à 22h00 sont bien présentes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sejour à Finestret
Belle maison au coeur du village. Bon point de depart pour visiter la region.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sarah & Tim How

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My wife Sarah and I live and work in West London with our 10 year old daughter Ziggy. We love living in London, but still take every opportunity to travel, especially to our home-from-home in Finestret - quite our favourite place...and we think you will agree.

Why they chose this property

The property is so easy to get to, and yet you really feel you are in the real France. It is right in the centre of the Finestret, with wonderful views up the mountains - its thick walls keeps it cool in Summer, and come Winter it's great to return from skiing and get the wood-burner roaring. The local towns of Vinca and Prades have all the amenities you need, and wonderful markets, bars and cafes. Every time we visit we come away totally relaxed and reinvigorated.

What makes this property unique

9 Carrer Del Graons is perfectly placed for exploring the wilds of the Pyrenees at any time of year, skiing and water sports are readily accessible, and the hiking and mountain biking starts right at the front door. There really is so much to do...including relax!

Languages:

English, German, Spanish

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