In southern France, nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees, this charming villa invites relaxation with a beautiful pool surrounded by vineyards. Unwind on one of two lounge areas or gather for alfresco dining on the outside 'room' seating 10 with Dancook coal barbecue.
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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities
This detached villa with beautiful pool is our home in the south of France. It located close to the border with Spain and close to the beautiful Cote Vermeille Mediterranean coastline.
Book it as your base, and come and explore this area around Maureillas and Ceret in the Languedoc-Roussillon, one of the lesser known regions of France. There is so much to see and do, or just relax with a glass of wine round the pool in the vineyards or at the beach...
The villa is centred on 1/2 an acre of gardens with a large swimming pool big enough to play in, and with a proper deep end (1.8m). Parking is available for several cars on the drive.
The layout is mostly open plan with the kitchen giving onto two separate dining areas, and two lounge areas. Most rooms, including three of the bedrooms, have double doors onto an outside terrace giving a light and airy feel to the place. There is also the outside 'room', with table and parasol seating 10, and Dancook coal barbecue for entertaining alfresco on those long summer days. The property is equally attractive in winter with TV/selection of DVDs, log burning fire, books, board games and jigsaws.
There are 2 double bedrooms and 3 twins, which makes the house ideal for 2 families wishing to holiday together or a group of couples or friends enjoying a house party together.The master double has a spacious en suite shower room featuring a large 'wet room' shower, wash hand basin and toilet. The second double and one of the twins share the family bathroom, featuring bath, separate shower, his 'n hers basins, bidet and wc. Up a timber spiral staircase you will find 2 twin bedrooms sharing a shower room with shower, basin and wc. Access to the property is via an attractive external staircase to reach the upper terrace and front door. It is therefore not appropriate for anyone requiring disabled access. The property nestles in the foothills of the Pyrenees and is built into the side of the hill, so what is ground floor level at the rear of the property is first floor at the front. This can be seen upon careful examination of the photographs.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Boat
Golf
Snow sports gear
Table tennis
Tennis
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
The pool is set away from the house, and whilst we have an alarm, it is not fenced in and cannot be viewed whilst sitting on terrace.
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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 Maureillas-Las-Illas, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Saint-Martin de Fenollar and Pont du Diable are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Domaine Alquier and Clos Mané Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Museum of Musical Instruments and Ferme de Decouverte. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring nearby. Visit our Maureillas-Las-Illas travel guide
Does Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities located?
This family-friendly Maureillas-Las-Illas villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Saint-Martin de Fenollar and Domaine Alquier. Museum of Musical Instruments and Turre Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Stylish villa, 13m private pool, tranquil garden, close to village amenities Reviews
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Lots of space both inside and out, very well equipped. It was well looked after, and the owner dealt with any issues straight away. Good location, and local Spar shop had a good range of stock including bread and croissants.
We had a fantastic holiday at this beautiful house. There were 9 of us ranging in age from 17 to 81. The house is huge and there was more than enough space for us all.
It was very hot in the first week so we got a lot of use out of the pool. It is a lovely pool, deep enough to dive into and bigger than it looks on the picture.
There is plenty of outdoor space, with an outdoor eating area at the back of the house and seating and a coffee table at the front. The Wi-Fi worked well which was a big plus for the younger members of the party!
We ate at El Tap, the bar in the village a few times- lovely tapas and very friendly and helpful staff! We also went into Ceret and Collioure for evening meals. Collioure is beautiful and definitely worth a visit. We also visited Argeles, Banyuls-sur-Mer and went over the border to Roses. All were easy to get to.
The village shops and bar are all in easy walking distance. The nearest large supermarket was in Ceret, about 10 min away in the car.
All in all we had a fabulous time and would love to return
The house and the property as well as the location are great. The pool was excellent and was cleaned regularly. Communication was always flawless and very prompt. The house was very spacious even for a group of ten people. We can recommend the villa without reservation and will be happy to return.
Plenty of space for the whole group to 'do their thing' and well equipped with extras like pool, bikes, table tennis, boules ...... Will be booking again.
We enjoyed over stay. The host was fast to communicate, and solved the few problems, we had very quickly.
We would love to come back another time.
Lone and crew
Second visit. Spacious, well equipped villa. Some air-conditioning plus ceiling fans meant it was comfortable even in the very hot weather. Large pool was also help in keeping cool and well lit outside terrace ideal for eating al fresco.
A really lovely villa in a delightful village just up the road from Ceret. It’s large, very well equipped and the ceiling fans (or air con) in all bedrooms were much appreciated in this year’s heat. The pool is stunning and better than the photograph. There are several beautiful spots around the house to sit in either sun or shade. We hope to be back soon!
We spent two weeks at this lovely family home from home. The house is spacious and well appointed and the fibre internet kept our teenage daughter happy…! There is air-con in the upstairs bedroom and ping-pong and bikes you can use downstairs; along with a washing machine etc. The pool is superb! More than big enough and really deep, the pool-man comes often to keep it nice and clean. The garden gives the house total privacy and the gated drive makes everyone feel safe. The village is peaceful with a well appointed Spar and lovely Boulangerie. We were a family of five but it would easily accommodate two families. A perfect spot to explore the Pyrenees and beaches - we also popped over to Spain.
Matthew L.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
mary s.
9 Aug 2017
A fantastic villa and location
The villa was very impressive, even better than the pictures on the website.
Very spacious, even for a large group.
The swimming pool was substantial and shallow at one end for children, deep enough to take a lovely swim at the other end. Different areas of the villa to relax in- terrace, balcony at the front, pool area.
Very well equipped with plenty of dining areas, large kitchen, barbecue area.
Thoughtful extras such as large towels, table tennis, badminton, bikes
The local village was very friendly and easily accessible
Een heerlijk familiehuis met alles erin wat nodig is. Het zwembad is geweldig. Ook de klusjesman en schoonmaker waren st continue bereikbaar. nieuwe hangmat voor ons besteldbeschikbaar hadden we
Maison bien équipée, adaptée pour des groupes de 10 personnes.
La situation entre terre et mer offre beaucoup de possibilités.
Proprietaire réactif et tres cordial.
Je conseille vivement.
Villa bien équipée, idéale pour deux familles.
Grandes pièces, belle terrasse et piscine.
Chambres spacieuses, toutes équipées de volets, ventilateur ou climatisation.
wunderbares Haus mit viel Platz und schönem Pool. Gut eingerichtet, es fehlte uns an nichts.
Sehr ruhige Umgebung, ideal für Familien und Gruppen welche einen erholsamen Urlaub verbringen möchten. Aufgrund der etwas abgelegenen Lage nicht geeignet für Nachtschwärmer welche Ausgehmöglichkeiten suchen.
We had a great week, two families with young children. Pool was amazing, big enough to properly play and swim in and warm enough too. Being walking distance to the local town made a big difference and meant we could pop down for croissants and bread every morning. Two twin rooms are up a quite creaky and narrow staircase so not really suitable for young kids although our 7 year olds were fine. Lovely and quiet, great stay all round.
A delightful week again in this wonderful villa with our family. All went well and can thoroughly recommend it. Quiet ,spacious and suits young and old!
We had very nice holidays. The house is big and the pool just perfect. Very easy to reach the nice beaches of Argelès and the nice village Collioure .
A few tools were missing in the kitchen (such as pan, toaster, microwave... in case you want to increase) but not a big deal. All of us enjoy and we were a family from 12 years old to eighty ! Thanks for your confidence for the easy access . I’ve no problem to recommend this villa for holidays !
Sandrine D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah H.
6 Sept 2018
Lovely holiday
A group of nine of us stayed in this villa for a week. We found it to be very comfortable and clean. The villa has a lovely flow, with lots of space and is beautifully decorated. I particularly enjoyed the art work. We all enjoyed the pool and the table tennis and we ate on the patio every evening. We found the kitchen to be very well equipped for our needs. Some of the glasses look marked and I think it has been caused by the dishwasher but apart from that everything was fine. We also thought that it would be nice to have a couple more sun loungers as there were not enough for everyone., but again not a massive issue for our busy kids.
Michael and Jane were both very helpful and responsive to issues. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this lovely villa to future visitors. Would recommend the area too. We visited Collioure, Castelnou and had a brilliant day out at Aqua Brava water park across the border in Roses. We didn't use the bikes provided in the villa but several of our party brought road bikes and really enjoyed the excellent routes in the area. Thank you for a great holiday.
Sarah H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jane B.
28 Aug 2018
Our family of 10 were absolutely delighted with our stay!
The villa is spacious, well designed and fantastically located on the edge of Maureillas-las-Ilas. We could not have hoped for more. The kitchen and dining areas were comfortable and well equiped. The pool and outside areas were ideal for our family of 10. We appreciated the Table Tennis and being able to use the bikes - cycling to Ceret in 25 minutes. The local village has a lovely square with 2 restaurants and a number of bars - we greatly enjoyed Catalan dancing one evening. A local lake outside St Jean Plat de Corts provided several activities for the children; zip wire, `go-ape`, pedalos, paddle boards and an inflatable obstacle course - great fun! Jane was very friendly and helpful with all our enquiries. We even had a local black cat befriend us and add to the sense of home and fun. We can`t wait to come back next year. Many thanks.
Jane B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stuart C.
18 Aug 2018
We came back for the second year we loved it so much the first time. Yet again fantastic
Highly recommend it the villa is gorgeous the surroundings are stunning we will be coming again next year. There is something for everyone.
Stuart C.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Stuart C.
21 Aug 2017
Property was amazing I would recommend it to anyone. It is huge
Owners are extremely helpful. If you have any issues they are sorted immediately with the friendly staff that help out there. We are going back next year because we had such a fantastic time. There is something for everyone with the outstanding views and walks, to aqua parks and local lake which has so many activities offered for the family.