Beautiful ground floor appartment (70sqm) for 4 with courtyard (25sqm), patio (8sqm) and nice views on the edge of a tiny East Pyrenean Village. The house is set in a tranquil, unspoilt wooded valley of the pristine Boucheville Forest, regarded as the most diverse in Europe. It is the perfect base to relax and immerse yourself in the surrounding nature and also from which to explore the local area and its numerous sites of historic, geological and archaeological interest… notably the Galamus gorge and the Cathar castles. The house is located just outside the village of Vira at an altitude of 600 m. It has been carefully rennovated as you will appreciate, with a high emphasis on local stone and wood and lots of windows, making the house at one with its environment, all good for the wellbeing of those who stay here. The Arches interior (70sqm), which is lovely and cool in the Summer, is open plan, light and spacious, and two sets of french windows open onto the main courtyard with its grape and kiwi vines, garden furniture, parasol and BBQ facilities ; The kitchen contains fridgefreezer, electric cooker, gas hob, microwave, kettle and all other necessary utensils. Dining/livingroom with woodburner and decent sized library of good books, leads to a curtained-off space with double bed and a bathroom with bath/shower. Adjoining the living area is the twin room with ensuite shower room, sink and toilet, and a small east facing patio with views down the valley. There are many features around the house including an aqueduct and water cistern with goldfish and a total of four coops which house a population of African hens. Free unlimited firewood and wifi. There is an aromatic herb garden which guests are welcome to use. A network of walking trails serves the countryside or you can drive on quiet roads through pretty villages and visit many natural and historical sites. Gorges of Galamus and Cathar castles are located just to the north. The house is 11 km from Caudiès Fenouilledes, 17 km from Saint Paul-de-Fenouillet and 59 km west of Perpignan. There are 3 illuminated petanque courts in the village, a small lake and nature trail 1 km. Outdoor pool and tennis court at Fosse, 3 km. There is an outdoor activity centre at Castel Fizel, 12 km and canyoning, rafting and hydrospeed at 22 km. Cures and thermal baths Molitg (42 km) and St. Thomas (65 km). Ski 57 km. Fishing in rivers and lake nearby. Bed linen, firewood, gas and electricity included. Parking in the shade in front of the house. Bakery, grocery and butcher at Caudiès Supermarket and market (Saturdays) in St. Paul. There is also a second appartment ' The Balcony' for people on the first floor. See No 76179.
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