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Beautiful River-front Apartment with Natural Pool

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Living area
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sorède, Occitanie
  • La Vallee Des Tortues
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Racou Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Collioure Beach
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful River-front Apartment with Natural Pool


OUTSIDE
2 bedroom apartment in a stunning location with views overlooking a stream, waterfall and natural swimming pool.
The garden has attractive terraces surrounded by mature Mediterranean plants. The apartment is approached via the right gate of the property via some steps. Outside facilities include BBQ, table tennis, wooden table and chair. Steps, taking you down to the gardens & stream. There is a constant & super relaxing sound of the waterfall. The stream runs year-round and is fed by a spring in the nearby Alberes mountains which are a fantastic area for hiking, cycling and exploring. Just outside the gate are further terraces and rock pools, formed by the burbling stream. It’s a wonderful area to relax and unwind with a book and a glass of wine. Children spend hours fishing, swimming and playing in the stream. The edge of the pool shelves gently so it is a good place for children to practice swimming under supervision. The waterfall cascading into the pool is a constant pleasure to watch and ensures the water stays clean. Older children and adults love to jump in from the rocks above.

This is a wonderful place in summer to escape the crowds & is a welcome few degrees cooler with good air. In spring & autumn everything is green & flowering so it is also a wonderful time to come.

INSIDE:
The entrance to the apartment leads strait into the double bedroom with comfortable pull down bed, sofa & wardrobe. Floor to ceiling windows overlook the stream & gardens. The bedroom leads into built in kitchen, sitting room/ dining room. Provided are table & chairs for 4 people & comfortable sofa. Floor to ceiling windows allow for a fantastic view over stream & gardens while you dine. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you may need to cook your meals.
At the far end of the apartment is a door leading to bathroom with walk in shower, bath, sink & WC all beautifully tiled. Opposite this & the 2nd bedroom with 2 single beds & wardrobe.

LOCAL AREA:

The property is situated in a quiet valley just a few minutes by car from the authentic village square of Sorede with its restaurants, shops, cafés, and live entertainment in the summer. Local facilities are open year-round including two traditional French bakeries, tennis courts and public boules piste. Sorede has a twice-weekly market with stalls offering local cheese, fruit and vegetables, wine, salami, olives and many other items. There is a small, friendly wine cellar open in the mornings which sells wine produced in Sorede and nearby villages. You can take in your own bottle and have it filled with red or rose directly from the cask. We offer inexpensive bike hire of both manual and electric bikes as this is an excellent way to explore the many local sites. Please refer to the location section for more details on the numerous attractions available in the area.

Property manager

James & Caroline Postlethwaite
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
If we can re rent your rental period we will refund you minus a 50€ charge.

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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

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

About the area

Sorede

Located in Sorede, this apartment is in the mountains and on a river. Shoppers can check out Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Saint-Cyprien-Plage and Collioure Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Ferme de Decouverte and Sentier du Littoral. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
Map
Sorède, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • La Vallee Des Tortues - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Racou Beach - 33 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping - 33 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Argeles Beach - 33 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Collioure Beach - 45 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Argelès-sur-Mer Station - 21 min drive
  • Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Coco - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Table de Valmy - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant du Bois Fleuri - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Salamandre - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Côté Saisons - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful River-front Apartment with Natural Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful River-front Apartment with Natural Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful River-front Apartment with Natural Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful River-front Apartment with Natural Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful River-front Apartment with Natural Pool located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cellar of the Albères Winegrowers, Ferme de Decouverte and Sentier du Littoral. Le Tropique du Papillon and Le Jardin Enchanté are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

josien v.

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

outstanding

super nice host, wonderful apt, sublime nature all around, a must see!!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Miguel J.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Entorno precioso

Alojamiento en un entorno natural precioso
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie L.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

One of the best places we’ve ever stayed

We absolutely loved our stay with James. The river and pool were just brimming with wildlife and we found the accommodation very comfortable, and well thought through. James was always on hand when we needed him. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BAUVIN A.

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

Séjour exceptionnel

Entre le calme, la rivière, la piscine naturelle, la qualité de l'environnement, il y en avait pour tous les goûts. Nous avons passé un très bon moment en famille, à proximité de la plage tout en restant dans un écrain de verdure en dehors de l'agitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Bon séjour à la Vallée heureuse !

Semaine très agréable dans cet écrin de verdure !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandrine b.

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

Très bon séjour

Très bien
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heinz K.

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

Little paradise for your holidays

We spent an exceptionally good time in James‘ flat which gives you the impression to be in perfect harmony with nature. Small waterfalls, a natural pond for swimming, birds all around the house, loriots wake you up in the morning and frogs bring you to bed in the evening. Ideal place to explore mountain nature, small villages and the phantastic marine environment in the vicinity, particularly the sea around Port Vendres. Highly recommended to those who enjoy the calm side of life.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich C.

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

Tolle Wohnung mit wunderschönem Garten

Die Wohnung liegt etwas außerhalb von Soréde. Die Zufahrtsstraßen zum Ort sind arg in Mitleidenschaft gezogen. Wir genossen unseren Aufenthalt und diese himmlische Ruhe sehr. Die Wohnung ist angenehm groß, mit sehr viel Geschmack eingerichtet und verfügte zu meiner großen Freude über scharfe Messer. Morgens vom Gesang eines Pirols geweckt zu werden war schon sehr besonders. James ist ein sehr aufmerksamer und freundlicher Vermieter. Wir empfehlen diese Ferienwohnung sehr.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS C.

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

Petit cocon de verdure

Super séjour passé dans la maison de James ! Accueil super, l'appartement a tout ce qu'il faut Le lieu est super, proche des plages et des balades en montagnes rien à redire nous vous conseillons cet endroit tranquille et reposant pour passer de très belles vacances.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine L.

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

Entspannter Aufenthalt in naturnaher Umgebung

Wir hatten in James' Haus einen wunderbaren entspannten Urlaub. Die Lage ist ideal, um direkt von dort die Ausflüge in die Berge zu starten, James ist ein guter, sehr netter Gastgeber, die Wohnung, insbesondere die Küche, mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht. Wir haben nichts vermisst und uns sehr wohl gefühlt
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

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

meditativer Urlaub am Bach

Die Unterkunft ist ideal für Familien, die Ruhe suchen. Man ist ein ganzes Stück vom Meer entfernt, hat dafür aber eine tolle private Badestelle. In der Umgebung kann man trotzdem viel unternehmen, muss aber immer das Auto dafür bewegen. Fliegengitter an den Fenstern wären schön gewesen, ansonsten eine top Unterkunft.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lena S.

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

Wunderbares Naturparadies

Tolle Wohnung, gemütlich eingerichtet, gut ausgestattet, sehr schön und ruhig gelegen. Sehr nette Vermieter. Naturpool und Bach sind ein echtes Naturhighlight. Wunderbarer Urlaub!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

ADRIEN L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beau lieu

Beau lieu au calme, le bruit de l'eau est apaisant, commerces et plages pas très loin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert W., Perranporth

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

Delightful valley close to the beaches.

Our hosts were friendly, very helpful and full of enthusiasm for the local area. They were quick to offer help when we had a problem (unrelated to the accommodation) and provided a very restful environment. The stream and rockpool were as lovely as the photos.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

sophie d.

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

Magique

Nous avons passé une semaine magique entre mer rivière soleil. Le zen de l'endroit se prête au repos et James est un hôte adorable. La maison aurait peut-être besoin d'un petit coup de peinture mais elle est très bien équipée et la literie parfaite ! Nous reviendrons !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yury R.

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

Très bon logement

On a passé deux semaines au calme avec les enfants, le logement est conforme aux photos. Le cadre est très beau et la localisation est idéale pour la randonnée et la plage.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Noëlle L.

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

Bien mais location à rénover

Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine de vacances. Nous avons été bien accueillis par James qui s'est montré disponible et à l'écoute. L'endroit est superbe avec un très bel accès à la rivière (la contrepartie est la forte présence de moustiques). La location est très bien placée pour profiter de la montagne et de la mer. La maison est agréable mais nécessiterait d'être rénovée. L'appartement est assez spacieux et correctement équipé. La literie est bonne. En revanche, on entend beaucoup le bruit des locataires du dessus, l'agencement avec l'entrée par la chambre n'est pas des plus pratiques, un nettoyage plus approfondi (portes, toiles d'araignées, recoins) serait bienvenu.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Andrea H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Mittelmäßige Ferienwohnung in wunderschöner Umgebung

Die Lage der Ferienwohnung in einer Schlucht ist sehr schön. .Außerdem ist der Naturpool wunderschön und wirklich besonders. Die Ferienwohnung allerdings ist hinsichtlich der Sauberkeit und dem Zustand der Ausstattung verbesserungswürdig.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Silvia G., BARCELONA

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

EL PARAISO

Nuestra estancia es totalmente recomendable. Hemos encontrado un paraiso dónde hemos pasado unos dias maravillosos en familia. Mis hijos han estado muy muy felices. La única pega que podemos decir es que la mesa de la terraza en vez de ser 2 pequeñas juntas sería mucho más comodo una grande.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Martial T.

Disliked: Location

Déçus

La propreté de la location intérieure comme extérieure laissait à désirer, il y avait des toiles d'araignées dans la maison, la poussière dans les placards n'était pas faite, une poubelle non vidée des anciens locataires, beaucoup d'insectes aussi à l'intérieur, la maison mal isolée, le linge ne pouvait pas sécher dedans. Il n'y avait pas de chaises longues ni la table avec les bancs sur la terrasse naturelle le long de l'eau comme montrée sur les photos. De plus, je demande une facture acquittée depuis plusieurs mois aux propriétaires sans avoir de réponse de leur part et en n'ayant toujours rien reçu. Je suis déçue par mon séjour.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn D.

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

Beautiful view of river

Flat which overlooks beautiful river cascading over rocks. Must be fantastic to swim in in the Summer. Situated in a beautiful valley where nature takes prime place. Will gladly return on another occasion. Only minor setback was the fact that the main bedroom is the first room you enter when going inside.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Ambre L.

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

Vacances

Très bonne semaine passée à Sorède. Propriétaire très gentil et au petit soin. Belle piscine naturelle, juste un peu froide..! Mdr Pour les personnes aimant la nature et la tranquillité, je vous le recommande.!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

hawayel b.

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

superbes vacances

lieu magnifique. James est disponible et à l’écoute. on reviendra avec plaisir. je recommande vivement.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andreas G.

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

Schöne Lage, Urlaub pur!

Schöne Lage, Urlaub pur!

About the host

Hosted by James & Caroline Postlethwaite

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I am English but have lived in France for many years. I previously worked as a medical herbalist, yoga teacher and writer. I'm a bit 'organic' so I am gradually turning the property into an eco-house. My passions in life are sailing and dancing.

Why they chose this property

I am in awe of the situation here & the power & beauty of the river & wildlife. It's so healing & reinvigorating. I'm very happy to be able to share this with you. It's a real joy to see our visitors unwind & relax on holiday here.

What makes this property unique

The views & situation are so unique. To have a natural pool to swim in right outside the property is just amazing. I love to swim in nature myself & feel so happy to give you this opportunity also. Children love it, as do adults, so it's really win win.

Being close to many other pretty villages sea & shops is also a bonus. It is though, useful to have a car as Sorede is about 40 mins walk & uphill on the way back.It is a beautiful walk much of it possible along the river. Also a great spot for keen cyclists or bird watching.

Languages:

English, French, German

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests