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Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon

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Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 890 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon

Villa Heureuse is in a stunning river-front setting, with direct access to the private river-front and a natural pool for swimming. It has many terraces on four different levels with fruit trees and Mediterranean plants. These spaces are perfect for sharing a meal with a group of people or simply sitting and soaking in the relaxing sound of the river.

It is comfortable and well-equipped including split aircon in the main living area and a mobile aircon in the upper bedroom. The villa is located only 20 minutes’ drive from the nearest beaches in Argèles (offering a wide range of water sports). There are also lots of lovely parts of the valley to explore on your doorstep such as the nearby waterfall. There are many walks starting in the valley that take you up into the Albères within an hour, offering breathtaking views over the sea and the nearby villages. Other nearby locations include the beautiful castle and picturesque town of Collioure; local markets (we recommend the Céret market famous for offering mainly local produce); the underwater nature reserve between Port Vendres and Banyuls that can be explored by Kayak, snorkelling, or both; or the Salvador Dali museum in Figueres (Spain).
There is also a separate appartment on the lower level with it's own entrance and terraces which can be booked separately if your group is larger than 8 people.

Property manager

James & Caroline Postlethwaite

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Unit size: 969 sq ft (90 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Map
Sorède, Pyrénées-Orientales

What's nearby

  • La Vallee Des Tortues - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Racou Beach - 33 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping - 33 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Saint-Cyprien-Plage - 41 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Collioure Beach - 45 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Argelès-sur-Mer Station - 25 min drive
  • Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Coco - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Table de Valmy - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant du Bois Fleuri - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Salamandre - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Côté Saisons - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon located?

Set in Sorede, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Ferme de Decouverte, Sentier du Littoral, and Le Tropique du Papillon. Le Jardin Enchanté and Parc Venitien are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 72 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Corine R.

beautiful location
We spent three weeks in the apartment in Sorede and had a very good time. There was a lot of space, a beautiful environment and the apartment was good. A very nice place to spent your holidays!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christian M., Sonderborg

NIce family holiday
The house is placed in the middle of the stunning mountain nature, with the possibility of a swim in the rock pool in the back yard. Only 20 min drive to the beautiful mediteranian sea. Nice place for a family holiday!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Our Easter Trip to Villa Heureuse 2015
We have a young family and staying at Villa Heureuse was a delight. We felt very comfortable and had a lovely week's holiday enjoying the sound of running river water. Thank you for a great time. The Nicholson Family.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter M., Durham, UK

Great stay in a perfectly sized apartment
Had a great week at the apartment with our two young (7 & 10 yr old) daughters. Swimming in the rock pool was great, and there were plenty of nearby attractions! The apartment is well laid out, with separate rooms for the kids and the adults, making for easy sharing and different bed times.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Arlo B.

lovely apartment in peaceful setting
The property was clean and well -equipped - but, most importantly, the views of the river and rock pool from the windows were breathtaking. Soothed to sleep by the sounds of the babbling river each night. Great location to have a very varied stay - beaches one day and mountains the next. We loved Collioure especially!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect holiday in Valley Heureuse!
We loved the spacious kitchen and the parent rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Everything was tastfully decorated and clean when we arrived - even a bottle of wine was waiting for us! Perfect for children/Teenagers because of the beautiful rock pool & river just 10 steps away from the house and ping pong and tv and and and... Caroline and James are very friendly and nice hosts - thank you so much - maybe one day we'll return!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Villa Heureuse
We spent two wonderful autumn-weeks with our 13 and 17 year-old children at that beautiful place. Our friends had the appartment below for a week and we made exciting trips and enjoyed hiking from the house. We could even swim in the mediterranean sea at some days. We had two rainy days, which we actually enjoyed, since the house is so nice and comfortable. You feel relaxed from the first moment of your stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant place
We (family of three, w/ daughter aged 3) spent two extremely enjoyable weeks in Villa Heureuse - in mid October, 2010. Torrential rain during the first few days turned the little stream behind the house into an impressive river. Yet, the place was so nice we could even relax during the rainy days. We enjoyed hiking, sightseeing (there's such a lot of things to see around Sorède and in the area) and even the sea. We are certainly looking forward to coming back sometime.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Fantastic setting and beautiful villa
Spent the last week of August 2015 at villa Heureuse. Four adults and three children who all loved the fantastic setting. We all loved swimming in the natural pool and the kids loved jumping in off the rocks while we adults could keep an eye on them while sitting on the balcony. Beautiful quiet location but only a few minutes drive to Sorede for all amenities. Had a great time both at the beaches and in the mountains. Caroline and James were very friendly, leaving us to get on with things but there if we needed them. Highly recommended 👍😊
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Moritz K.

Wonderful Family Stay
We stayed one week with four kids in the Villa Heureuse. It has a stunning location behind a natural river and a natural pond. They are public but you can use them like as if they were private. Our kids really loved them. You can sit the whole day on your sunny balcony and watch the kids play. The house itself is ok with some minor peculiarities/insufficiencies. The landlady was very helpful and friendly, we certainly will try to come back,
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Delphine L.

A good spot!!
We are a family of 3 and spent two weeks in the apartment. It is well located - 15 minutes from Paulille and other nice places (without the hustle and bustle of Argeles). The only weak point is the hard mattress bed (but I guess it depends on what you like!). James and Caroline are trustworthy people. Delphine, Ludo and Jo.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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perfect place
We have spent our Easter holiday at Apartment Riviere and enjoyed it very much!Especially the lovely setting close to the river, the garden, the peace and quiteness. It is a perfect place to relax, go to the beach, walking in the hills, eating crépes at the mountain créperie, visiting a colourful market at Céret or doing sightseeing at Perpignan. We will definitely come back and our daughter Emma still talks about having her own river right behind the house. Thank you very much Caroline and James for being our hosts, Christine, Stefan and Emma
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Family Holiday at Villa Hereuse
We had a lovely family holiday at the Villa, which has a fantastic setting on the river. There was plenty for our 3 pre-teen and teenage children to do and the table tennis table just outside the front door was an added bonus, which we made good use of! The villa is ideally situated for easy access to the whole of the surrounding area, including many of the excellent nearby beaches - La Racou and La Peyrefite particularly worth a visit, the latter especially for snorkelling in the marine reserve. Spectacular views of the Alberes, with many walks nearby and easy access to Sorede by car or bike, likewise to Laroque. This was our third visit to the area, and we definately plan to return again in the future!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

maggie p.

Lovely views
Lovely views from back of the house down to river with cute natural pool for swimming. Well equipped kitchen with everything you need for self catering holiday. Great outside areas for eating great. Owners James very helpful and friendly. Would only say that it should be advertised as 3 bed-roomed rather than 4 bed-roomed house as my 22 year old son had to sleep on a camp bed on a landing at the top of the stairs. He had no privacy and the space was stifling hot.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judith E.

a truly beautiful place
We, a family of four with two small boys (2 and 5) spent a lovely week in the Villa heureuse. The house is spacious and the veranda very nice to sit on in the evenings and listen to the stream rustling and to see the bats skipping in and out of the trees. The kids simply loved the stream, played forever in the rock pools, looked for frogs, dragonflys, fish... Nature is very beautiful and there are lovely short and long walks to take in the mountains nearby. Plenty to see and do in the area as well, and Sorède is a friendly place with a great boulangerie. :) We´d love to be back sometime!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Family Holiday
We spent a wonderful fortnight in the villa with 2 teenage boys and our lively 4 year old daughter. We had a fantastic time and the children had alot of fun playing and swimming in the rock pools every day. It can get very hot during the day in August and this was a perfect way to relax and to cool down. It was very special and magical to barbecue on the rocks in the evening and watch the bats diving into the water. The close proximity to Spain makes it an ideal place for a two centre holiday - we drove onto Barcelona for the final weekend of our holiday. Thank you for introducing us to this region of France!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian W., Poole

Great location, comfortable house.
We spent a week here April 2016. The house is in a very peaceful location and the river/stream runs just behind the house with natural pools for swimming and a fabulous balcony overlooking the river which has the sun all day. The house was warm had good Wi-Fi and everything was as described. We only had one minor complaint which was accepted by James and Caroline and that was a slight lack of hanging space, this however would not detract from us returning if in the area again. Sorede is close by as is the lovely village of Laroque des Alberes, we would recommend the latter for an evening stroll and a beer or coffee, this village also has a few shops as well as bars/restaurants.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

App. Rivière in autumn
The discription is accurate, with representative fotos. The appartment is well-maintained, well equipped and clean. The owner is very friendly and gave us good informations. Sorède is a quiet village. It's a good place to do hiking and to relax and to visit near by pittoresque villages with romanic monasteries. The coast is varied, long sandy beaches or steep coast. Besides Perpignan and Figueras (Spain) are worth while visiting. I really can recommend this property, although - due to the valleysite - the sun disappears early in late autumn and the bakery is some way off.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Lovely secluded spot in beautiful scenery, close to mountains and sea.
The apartment was perfect for our needs. Spacious and comfortable for 2. Lovely space outside leading down to the stream. Only shame was the water was too cold in April to swim in the plunge pool. The apartment is up a valley surrounded by mountains, with opportunities for hiking direct from the house. Five minutes drive to quiet village of Sorede for local shops and a few restaurants. Spectacular views over the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees. Also only a short drive to the coast and interesting towns on the Cote Vermeille, and within reach of the higher valleys of the Pyrenees. We'll have to come back when it's warmer to enjoy the plunge pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

lisa m., New York.

Friends from across the pond.....
Outstanding Holiday! Caroline and James could not be nicer.The villa was immaculate and very well equipped.They made us feel at home right away.Plenty of "extras".We were central to all sight seeing and restaurants.The villa had magnificant views of a mountain stream and all kinds of wild life.There were plenty of paths and walks through the beautiful countryside or short day trips either in France or Spain.The weather is perfect for many different activities going on all year.We would definately recommend Villa Heureuse to our friends and cant wait to go back again ourselves.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Villa Hereuse
This is a beautifully situated property surrounded as it is by high hills and with the soothing sound of bubbling water making its way into a small rock pool located just below the villa. For peace and serenity I don't think there are many locations that could beat it. However, Sorede and its facilities are easliy accessible - there is a beautiful walk down into the town. The property itself is spacious, clean, comfortable and wonderfully maintained, with a kitchen that is especially well equipped. One of our great delights, both morning and evening, was to take our food out onto the patio, relax and listen to the birds and the sound of the water. The owners are extremely warm and friendly and I would thoroughly recommend a stay at the Villa Hereuse to friends.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

A wonderful escape from stress
This place is truly paradise. Idyllic and peaceful. The apartment was well equipped and the views magnificent. The most relaxing holiday we have ever had! The beautiful stream gives off a soothing sound and is great for cooling off on hot days. The various terraces offer both sun and shade with pretty and colourful plants and flowers everywhere. Caroline and James were very welcoming and you always felt they were at hand yet never intrusive. The sleepy village of Sorede is a great place to spend an afternoon sitting in the cafe in the square and Argeles Sur Mer has a lovely beach and is excellent for shopping in the market, which is lively and very typically French. Will definitely be returning to this place next time we need to re-charge our batteries!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison t.

Every thing we needed from our holiday
We were near mountains and the sea. We had a river to swim in at the botton of the garden. We desperately needed a total rest. The bed was comfy. The whole atmosphere of the apartment and garden was calm and peaceful. We popped over to Spain for the day. We enjoyed the market at Ceret so much we went twice. Laroque-des-Alberes only about 5 mins drive away is a lovely place to have a drink in the evening with some beautiful views from the medieval tower in the middle. James and Caroline are great host. We had some great chats putting the world to right. We would recommend this place to stay and would Love to return if we have a chance. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy McLaughlin

Lovely Property, Great space for a family
We stayed for just over 2 weeks at Caroline and James' lovely property. The back garden provided plenty of exploring opportunities for our sons, and most days were spend down on the rocks fishing, or floating in the natural pool. There was lots of space for the 4 of us (including two teenagers) and Caroline and James could not have been more welcoming and friendly. They went out of their way to make sure that we had everything we needed and helped with every aspect of our stay. We were not planning on visiting this part of France again before staying here, but we definitely be back! We only scratched the surface of the amenities nearby but we loved the tortoise sanctuary and the beach at Argeles was wonderful. Easy to get to everything and Sorede was a great little town with a bakery we visited often! Thank you Caroline and James for everything x
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

Idyllic location, lovely apartment
I would highly recommend these villas for anyone wishing to enjoy a quiet, tranquil and rejuvenating holiday. The location is beautiful, set directly besides the gorgeous stream and rock pool which feels very much like an extension of the private garden. It is quiet and very peaceful, with lush green hills on the near horizon. The perfect getaway spot! and just a short drive to the beach! I stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment which was clean and well equipped with kitchen appliances, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, wifi, TV, etc. It also had a nice, friendly feel with idyllic private views over to the rocky stream. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. Owners Caroline and James are extremely welcoming, helpful and kind. Two very lovely people who cared very much to ensure that I had everything I needed throughout my stay. Highly recommended, and I hope to be back again soon!