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Location:
Espira de l'Agly, Near Perpignan, Pyrenees-Orientales
(66), Languedoc,
France |
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Everyone who loves food and wine will enjoy the genuine warmth and enthusiastic hospitality of an ex Michelin-starred chef and his wife now offering Chambres d'Hotes accommodation in their Catalan country house, their "COUP DE COEUR", the Mas de las Guilles. |
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Accommodation The house stands in 6000m2 of gardens surrounded by mature conifer trees with fig, lemon, orange and almond trees in the courtyard and front and rear gardens. The Chambres d'Hotes accommodation have been recently re-decorated and both double bedrooms have luxury bath/shower rooms. There is also a twin-bedded room which is let as part of a family/group suite. The house has oil-fired central heating and there are remote controlled fans in the bedrooms. |
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Your hosts are more than willing to
accompany guests to markets and caves for wine
tasting as well as
offering recommendations to restaurants. Those travelling to
Perpignan airport can normally be met by Kevin and all arrivals are offered refreshments.
Gourmet dinners are available by arrangement at 37.50 Euros per person (at least 36 hours notice is required) including aperitifs and wine. In the summer months a more informal get-together with a hot and cold buffet is arranged A 10mx5m swimming pool was installed in 2005 which is in use from mid May through to mid October (weather permitting). In the summer garden there is a shaded seating area with a table and chairs for picnics. There are sun-beds/loungers by the pool area and in the summer garden. Linen, bath and beach towels are supplied. Pets are not allowed as owners have their own dog. Fridge space is available in the main house for storing refreshments etc. |
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Intensive weekly language, wine &
gastronomy courses are available locally in February, April, May/June. For
more information please see http://roussilangues.com
Also, for Epicrean tours for wine, food and culture in the Languedoc, visit http://www.wine-food-languedoc.com The Area Situated amongst vineyards there is a short walk to the village of Espira de l'Agley with its wineries, 10 minutes from Rivesaltes and 15 minutes to historic Perpignan with its colourful markets and alleyways and squares of restaurants and shops. There is a riding school and tennis courts in Rivesaltes as well as access to the River Agley for fishing. From July through to October ther are various fetes (fairs), festivals and live entertainment in Perpignan and the surrounding villages and towns. |
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| This is an ideal base from which to explore the vineyards of the Languedoc Roussillon and the peaceful villages in the mountains. A mere 20 minutes drive and you will arrive at the coast with its miles and miles of sandy beaches and another 20 minutes drive down the coast road you will find, nestled in a bay, on the Cote Vermeille, the old and very picturesque port of Collioure where Picasso, Dali, Maillol and others got their inspiration. It takes 35 minutes to get to the Spanish border and 1 hour to Carcassonne. | 
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For availability
and booking please contact:
Kevin & Maggie Kennedy (English & French spoken) Tel: +33 (0) 4 68 64 97 54 (France) Replace the + with your international dialing code 
When phoning please quote "Holiday Accommodation in France Reference 258" |
Prices: From 60 Euros - low season. 65 Euros - mid - June & September.
70 Euros - high -July & August. |