Villa Mimosa is a large, spacious villa on a 2000m2 plot situated in the beautiful Rotja Valley in the peaceful mountain town of Fuilla in the French Pyrenees with stunning views of Mount Canigou. With 4 bedrooms and a heated outdoor pool, it is a fantastic location at any time of year in one of the sunniest regions of France.
The mountain village gives direct access to the beautiful countryside of the Pyrenees and a variety of outdoor pursuits such as hiking, mountain biking, rafting, canyoning, caving and skiing. There is a local bar/restaurant in the village.
The UNESCO World Heritage medeival walled town of Villefranche-de-Conflent is only a 5-minute drive away and the market town of Prades and spa town of Vernet les Bains only 10 minutes away. It is 50 minutes drive from both the sandy beaches of the Western Mediterranean coast and the ski resorts of Font Romeu, Pyrenees 2000 and Les Angles. Day trips to Spain or Andorra are absolutely doable.
The Property:
• 4 Bedrooms (2 double, 2 twin)
• 2 en-suite Bathrooms, 1 family bathroom
• Downstairs toilet
• Parking
• Large Garden
• 8m x 4m Private Heated Swimming pool with winter safety cover and pool alarm (open end May to end Sept)
• Built in Barbecue
• Internet and Wifi
• 49" UHD Smart TV with BBC IPlayer (on request), ITV Player, 4onDemand, Netflix (own account required)
• Satellite TV and all domestic French channels
• Playstation 4 with BluRay DVD player with a selection of games
• Full-sized Dishwasher
• Fully-equipped kitchen
• Melita Coffee Maker
• Nespresso Coffee Machine
• American Style Fridge/Freezer (water & ice maker disabled, though -- sorry!)
• Washing machine & outdoor drying line
• Bath towels provided
• Linen & Bedsheets provided
• Pool towels can be provided (at additional cost)
In more detail:
On the 1st floor are 2 double-sized bedrooms both with en-suite bathroom with showers. There is also a large family bathroom with bath & shower, and two twin bedrooms (both of which can accommodate an extra single bed or cot for an additional fee). All the bedrooms have direct access to a large balcony with fantastic views of Mount Canigou.
On the ground floor, there is large well-equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, Nespresso, fridge/freezer and large 5 burner gas hob and electric oven and small breakfast table. The dining / living area boasts several comfortable leather sofas, a large 8 person dining table, 49' full-screen UHD TV and wood-burning stove. There is a separate toilet and access to the garage and utility room with washing machine and outdoor drying line.
The lounge and kitchen lead out onto the wrap-around shady terrace and garden & pool area. The 8m x 4m swimming pool has a covered patio area with a built-in barbecue. The villa lends itself to two 4-person families sharing or 1 large extended family, but would also suit groups of couples.
The nearest airport is Perpignan and is served by Ryanair, Flybe & Air France and is an easy 45 minute drive from the villa.
Alternatively there are major international airports in Montpellier, Toulouse and Barcelona (Spain) served by all the major carriers (British Airways, Easyjet, Air France, etc) all of which are approximately a 2.5 hour drive from the villa on 2 - 3 lane major motorways.
Other small airports include: Girona (Spain), Carcassonne and Beziers which are all approximately 1.5 hours from the villa and are served by Ryanair, EasyJet, FlyBe, British Airways or Air France.
Rates:
The price includes all utilities, bed linen and bath towels
The balance plus a €500 security deposit is due 60 days before arrival.
The security deposit is returned in full providing the property is left in a tidy and undamaged condition.
Nightly rate is 15% of the weekly rate. Minimum stay is 7 nights. For information about other lengths of stay, please contact us.
During the colder months (i.e October to April) we reserve the right to charge additional fees for electricity usage (to be agreed in advance)
From July-Aug, the change-over day is normally Saturday but we will also consider mid-week arrivals during low and medium season, longer stay price reductions, discounts for couples & small groups, and returning guest discounts