House in Finestret, Occitanie

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.

Overview of Beautiful village home in the foothills of the Pyrenees

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Finestret, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationAventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPrades Square11 min drive
  • Popular LocationOffice de tourisme Conflent Canigo Molitg les Bains13 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
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Languages

English, German, Spanish
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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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Aventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports and Parc Animalier de Casteil. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Aventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports - 4 min drive
  • Regional Park of the Catalan Pyrenees - 10 min drive
  • Prades Square - 11 min drive
  • Office de tourisme Conflent Canigo Molitg les Bains - 13 min drive
  • St-Michel-de-Cuixa Abbey - 15 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
  • Central Bar - 13 min drive
  • Restaurant le Galie - 11 min drive
  • Des Gouts et des Couleurs - 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?

This family-friendly Finestret holiday home is located in the mountains, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Aventure Active / Pyrenees Outdoor Sports, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Prades Square and Regional Park of the Catalan Pyrenees. Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt and Grotte des Grandes Canalettes 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

shirley b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
rustic charm
Care has been taken to furnish the property with authentic vintage french style. It is spacious and cool inside with an enchanting sun patio on the top floor accessed by french windows from the upper bedroom.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Autumn sun.
Great little traditional village house. Kitchen/ living room provide a very social and roomy space. Lovely roof terrace for an evening glass of local wine. Very well positioned for access to the vast array of walks in the region.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cate P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and Spacious
Surprisingly spacious maison ancienne. We had a lovely time in this charming old house. Well equipped with a nice roof terrace which we used constantly. The upstairs bedroom is large but got quite warm by nighttime. Fine by me but other half found the smaller bedroom at the bottom cooler when he could cope no more! Finestret is a good location and we reached the sea, the mountains etc with ease along with a good SuperU within 10 mins for all provisions. It’s the sort of house that makes you ‘dare to dream’ about having your own little bolt hole in France.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Justin P.

Great house in pretty village
Well appointed house in the centre of a beautiful village next to the church, close to the river and with views of the mountains This is a good location for access to mountain sports and, in the other direction, the mediterranean beaches The house is comfortable and well furnished
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

A beautiful home and setting, a perfect base for our holiday.
Thank you for such a delightful place to stay - spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

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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