Title: Villa Josephine: Above the vine yards overlooking the sea, big terrasse & pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa Josephine: Above the vine yards overlooking the sea, big terrasse & pool Villa in Laroque-des-Alberes with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38720300/38720207/dee3ea2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38720300/38720207/a9db4545.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38720300/38720207/055bab15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38720300/38720207/dac7c2c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38720300/38720207/86f32afb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on a wooded hillside above the Mediterranean Sea, Villa-Josephine offers a serene retreat amidst cork oaks and holm oaks. Enjoy breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains and Roussillon plain from the large terrace or take a dip in the shared swimming pool. The apartment features an open kitchen, comfortable lounge seating area, and beautiful gardens. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Pool - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Villa Josephine: Above the vine yards overlooking the sea, big terrasse & pool TLDR: Our private holiday home Villa-Josephine is situated in the Languedoc Roussilon above the vineyards on the wooded hillside of the Alberes to the Mediterranean Sea in France. From the apartment you rent you have a fantastic view of the snow-capped mountains, the Roussilon plain and the Mediterranean sea. Swimming pool and tennis court are available for shared use. (2 Bedrooms, Living room, Kitchen, Bath, Toilet + big Terrace. =103 m2) Situated on a hillside above the sea, above the vineyards The house is situated in the south of France above the sea and the vineyards in an oak forest on the steep slopes of the Albères with fantastic views over the Roussillon plain over the Mediterranean Sea to the snow-capped peaks around the Canigou, in southern Roussillon or French Catalonia on the border with Spain. Property / Garden The property, as well as the surrounding area, is situated on a wooded mountain slope and is covered with cork oaks and holm oaks. There you will find beautiful, semi-shade places with a wonderful view over the plain of Perpignan. The steep slopes of the property are home to some interesting Mediterranean plants including aloe vera and wild herbs such as thyme, rosemary and oregano. Terrace However, you have the most beautiful view from the terrace. Over the treetops of the holm and cork oaks you look to the east to the sea about 12 km away, to the north over the plain of Perpignan to the mountain ranges of the Corbieres and to the west to the mostly snow-covered local mountain of the Catalans, the Mont Canigou, about 60 km away. The terrace is large. (approx. 40 sqm) It is tiled with real terracotta and completely covered. There is a comfortable lounge seating area (couch with brothel and coffee table) and a garden table with 6 chairs. In the morning there is sun on the terrace from the east. In the midday heat, when the sun is high, you enjoy shade, in the late afternoon the sun comes back to the terrace from the west. Apartment The apartment is about 63 square meters in size and consists of a large living-dining room with open kitchen, a bedroom with double bed 140x200 cm and view over the plain of Perpignan, a second bedroom with two separate beds 90x200 cm (here the view goes into the forest), a bathroom (with washbasin, shower, bidet and washing machine) a corridor with a small storeroom and wardrobe, and a separate toilet. It is normally suitable for 4 adults, but a baby bed can be provided if required and there is also a fold-out sofa bed (140x200cm) in the living room which can be booked in for overnight accommodation. The large and bright living and dining room as well as the spacious well-equipped kitchen can be opened with large glass sliding doors to the terrace and has views over the wide plain of Perpignan. The kitchen is open to the living room and has a fitted kitchen. In addition to a fridge with separate freezer compartment, stove with oven and double sink, it also has a dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine and an electric grill. You will also find extensive cooking utensils in the apartment. This is not a typical narrowly equipped holiday home kitchen. You can really cook in this kitchen. And you should. Take advantage of the wide selection of fresh, locally grown food and the wonderful Mediterranean spices, some of which grow in the garden. Swimming pool You share the swimming pool (about 350m from the house as the crow flies) with the inhabitants of the Domaine-des-Alberes. From the house you can already see it and of course walk there, but beware, there are quite a few meters of altitude in between, and you should consider whether you want to walk up the mountain again, fought off, or rather take the car. There is also a toilet and a room next to the swimming pool where you can change your clothes. Parking You can park directly next to the entrance, above the house at the Chemin du Vilar on a gravel area in front of the house. Accessibility The house is easy to reach. After leaving the motorway (A9) at Le Boulou you drive 15 minutes on the country road. For the last 5 minutes the road winds its way up the mountain. The access to the apartment is at garden level, but unfortunately not wheelchair accessible, as the road is higher and the property is situated on a steep slope, you have to go over an irregular natural stone staircase (see photos) with about 15 steps. Smoking This house is a non-smoking house. Smoking is only allowed on the terrace and even there only carefully. Fill the ashtray with a cm of water so that the wind does not carry embers to the surrounding trees. (danger of forest fire) Mémé Josephine The house bears the name of an old Catalan woman, my French "grandmother of choice" Josephine, who lived in Douilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse below the great Carthusian castle of the same name (see excursion descriptions in the apartment) and grew wine (including an excellent Macabeu vielle vigne) and vegetables there. She was the grandmother of my exchange partner Béatrice and I spent many weeks with her as a child in summer, while Béa buffaloed in Avignon for her exams. From her and her daughter, my wonderful host mother Jannine, I was cooked and pampered and learned a lot about rural life. Besides her vineyard and the big vegetable garden she also had various chickens and rabbits and dogs and cats. She and Jannine, who still lives with her dear husband Éli in Douilhac today, taught me many recipes and drew our family's attention to the cultural wealth of the Laroque region, which finally led us to settle here 35 years ago. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Gravel flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Table tennis - Tennis - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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An electrogrill is in the house that you can use instead. Please do not leave the bracelets that will grant you coaccess to pool and tennis court lying around, as loss will cost 50 Euro. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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 USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area Located in Laroque-des-Alberes, this villa is in the mountains and near the beach. Maternite Suisse and Museum of Musical Instruments are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cellar of the Albères Winegrowers and Château Planères. Ferme de Decouverte and Le Tropique du Papillon are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing. [Visit our Laroque-des-Alberes travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Laroque-Des-Alberes.dx6247864) [View more Villas in Laroque-des-Alberes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Laroque-Des-Alberes-Villas.d6247864-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.51463%2C2.91273&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bYvaLii2ZnfjVm5osqvIwrv5450=) Laroque-des-Albères, Occitanie ### What's nearby - Racou Beach - 22 min drive - 9.4 miles - Argeles Beach - 23 min drive - 10.3 miles - Collioure Beach - 24 min drive - 11.5 miles - Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping - 26 min drive - 18.9 miles - Saint-Cyprien-Plage - 30 min drive - 12.5 miles ### Getting around - Argelès-sur-Mer Station - 26 min drive - Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 84 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Brasserie Des Alberes - ‬13 min drive - ‪Restaurant Cafe Des Artistes - ‬9 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive - ‪Hotel Le Catalan - ‬10 min drive - ‪Café dels Monts - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Villa Josephine: Above the vine yards overlooking the sea, big terrasse & pool have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Villa Josephine: Above the vine yards overlooking the sea, big terrasse & pool pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Villa Josephine: Above the vine yards overlooking the sea, big terrasse & pool? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Villa Josephine: Above the vine yards overlooking the sea, big terrasse & pool? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Villa Josephine: Above the vine yards overlooking the sea, big terrasse & pool located? > Situated by the sea, this villa is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Cellar of the Albères Winegrowers and within 9 miles (15 km) of Château Planères and Saint-Martin de Fenollar. Plans d'Eau and Ferme de Decouverte are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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