Title: Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon 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 # Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon Family-friendly villa with outdoor pool and Hot tub ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90060000/90050300/90050244/33ae94c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90060000/90050300/90050244/73bbd760.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90060000/90050300/90050244/c3fbf2df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90060000/90050300/90050244/4590b3bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90060000/90050300/90050244/c9a8c475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Villa Heureuse, a comfortable and well-equipped retreat in a serene river-front setting. With direct access to the private river-front and natural pool, unwind with a meal on one of the four terraces surrounded by fruit trees and Mediterranean plants. Enjoy nearby beaches in Argèles or explore local markets like Céret’s famous market for fresh produce. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Fireplace - Washer - Parking available - Pool ## 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. ### Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon Villa Heureuse is in a stunning river-front setting, with direct access to the private river-front and a natural pool for swimming. It has many terraces on four different levels with fruit trees and Mediterranean plants. These spaces are perfect for sharing a meal with a group of people or simply sitting and soaking in the relaxing sound of the river. It is comfortable and well-equipped including split aircon in the main living area and a mobile aircon in the upper bedroom. The villa is located only 20 minutes’ drive from the nearest beaches in Argèles (offering a wide range of water sports). There are also lots of lovely parts of the valley to explore on your doorstep such as the nearby waterfall. There are many walks starting in the valley that take you up into the Albères within an hour, offering breathtaking views over the sea and the nearby villages. Other nearby locations include the beautiful castle and picturesque town of Collioure; local markets (we recommend the Céret market famous for offering mainly local produce); the underwater nature reserve between Port Vendres and Banyuls that can be explored by Kayak, snorkelling, or both; or the Salvador Dali museum in Figueres (Spain). There is also a separate appartment on the lower level with it's own entrance and terraces which can be booked separately if your group is larger than 8 people. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Foosball table - Table tennis ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Recycling - Solar energy - Unit size: 969 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33480000/33477700/33477691/741099d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bright villa, air conditioned, on 9000m², pool, tranquility and rest assured Laroque-Des-Albères - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 79 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=33477691&PinnedHotelID=33477691&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33950700/33950617/73c05b28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Collioure - 4 bed modern villa with private heated pool and great views Collioure - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 54 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=33950617&PinnedHotelID=33950617&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57920000/57913200/57913135/345c62e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Catalane Saint-André - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=57913135&PinnedHotelID=57913135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18970000/18967000/18966984/33ac8ee2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New villa in quiet enclosed area superbly equipped private heated pool 5km beach Palau-Del-Vidre - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 43 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=18966984&PinnedHotelID=18966984&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21980000/21978100/21978083/66f1a54e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa with pool and breathtaking sea and mountain views in a peaceful location Laroque-Des-Albères - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.2 Wonderful 71 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=21978083&PinnedHotelID=21978083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91770000/91763700/91763670/67b48ff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Magnifiquement calme, villa spacieuse de 4 chambres avec piscine privée Sorède - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=91763670&PinnedHotelID=91763670&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36090000/36088100/36088049/d1b6b510.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ideal family vacation! 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Quiet, close to the sea and Spain Sorède - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 7.0 Good 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=36620007&PinnedHotelID=36620007&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.50486,2.965243&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mrmbGwcbQ%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FU%40S%40U%40U%40S%40UBS%40U%40SBSBUBSBSBUBSDSDSBSDSDSDQFSDSFQDSFQFQFQFQFQFQHQHQFOHQHOHOHOHOHOJOHMJOHMJMJMJMJMJMLKJMJKLKJKLILKJILKLILILGLILGNILGLGLENGLENELENELENCNELCNCNCLANANCNANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40NBN%40L%40NBNBNBLDNBLDNDNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLHLFLHLFLHLHLJLHJJLHJJLJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLJLHLJNJLHNHNHNJNFNHNHPHNFPHPFPFPFPHPDPFPFRDPDRFRDPDRDRBRDRDRBRBTBRBRBTBR%40RBT%40R%40T%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRATARATATARATCRARCTCRCTCRCRCRERERCRERERERGPERERGPGPERIPGPGPGPINGPIPININGPKNININILKNKLINKLKLKLKLKJKLMJKJMJKJMJKHMJMHMHMHMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMDOFMDODODMBODMBOBOBOBMBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMCOCOCMCOCOEMCOEMEOEMGOEMGMGMGOGMIMGMIMIMIMIKKMIMKKKMKKKKKMMKKKMKMKMKMIOKMIOKMIOIOIOIQIOIOGQIQIOGQGQGQGQGSGQEQGSESGQESESESCSESESCSCSCSCUCSCUASASCUASAUAUASAU%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FDwStPbNkNRS-1QRvHysQVvf1Vs=) Sorède, Pyrénées-Orientales #### What's nearby - La Vallee Des Tortues - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Racou Beach - 19 min drive - 9.0 miles - Collioure Beach - 21 min drive - 11.1 miles - Luna Park - 22 min drive - 9.1 miles - Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping - 33 min drive - 21.6 miles #### Getting around - Argelès-sur-Mer Station - 25 min drive - Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Brasserie Des Alberes - ‬7 min drive - ‪Restaurant Cafe Des Artistes - ‬8 min drive - ‪La Gamate - ‬16 min drive - ‪Hotel Le Catalan - ‬10 min drive - ‪Café dels Monts - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon located? > Set in Sorede, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cellar of the Albères Winegrowers, Sentier du Littoral and Le Tropique du Papillon. Le Jardin Enchanté and Parc Venitien are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful River-front Villa with Natural Pool & Aircon Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.0 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 46 8 - Good 17 6 - Okay 8 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 3 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corine R. 9 Sept 2017 #### beautiful location We spent three weeks in the apartment in Sorede and had a very good time. There was a lot of space, a beautiful environment and the apartment was good. A very nice place to spent your holidays! ##### Corine R. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria R. 25 Nov 2009 #### Villa Heureuse We spent two wonderful autumn-weeks with our 13 and 17 year-old children at that beautiful place. Our friends had the appartment below for a week and we made exciting trips and enjoyed hiking from the house. We could even swim in the mediterranean sea at some days. We had two rainy days, which we actually enjoyed, since the house is so nice and comfortable. You feel relaxed from the first moment of your stay. ##### Maria R. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Delphine L. 4 Aug 2016 #### A good spot!! We are a family of 3 and spent two weeks in the apartment. It is well located - 15 minutes from Paulille and other nice places (without the hustle and bustle of Argeles). The only weak point is the hard mattress bed (but I guess it depends on what you like!). James and Caroline are trustworthy people. Delphine, Ludo and Jo. ##### Delphine L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vb6bad6q/PjV3jnkoEUspQFU9CscHpBOQaHodvAxLRmUviNL7wI4IkULdtnXUeIsg53mMHvesIFonZW/PpHsai1KB4Xhd9tB1slH V. 28 Apr 2010 #### perfect place We have spent our Easter holiday at Apartment Riviere and enjoyed it very much!Especially the lovely setting close to the river, the garden, the peace and quiteness. It is a perfect place to relax, go to the beach, walking in the hills, eating crépes at the mountain créperie, visiting a colourful market at Céret or doing sightseeing at Perpignan. We will definitely come back and our daughter Emma still talks about having her own river right behind the house. Thank you very much Caroline and James for being our hosts, Christine, Stefan and Emma ##### Vb6bad6q/PjV3jnkoEUspQFU9CscHpBOQaHodvAxLRmUviNL7wI4IkULdtnXUeIsg53mMHvesIFonZW/PpHsai1KB4Xhd9tB1slH V. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 5 Sept 2010 #### Family Holiday at Villa Hereuse We had a lovely family holiday at the Villa, which has a fantastic setting on the river. There was plenty for our 3 pre-teen and teenage children to do and the table tennis table just outside the front door was an added bonus, which we made good use of! The villa is ideally situated for easy access to the whole of the surrounding area, including many of the excellent nearby beaches - La Racou and La Peyrefite particularly worth a visit, the latter especially for snorkelling in the marine reserve. Spectacular views of the Alberes, with many walks nearby and easy access to Sorede by car or bike, likewise to Laroque. This was our third visit to the area, and we definately plan to return again in the future! This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian W., Poole 15 Apr 2016 #### Great location, comfortable house. We spent a week here April 2016. The house is in a very peaceful location and the river/stream runs just behind the house with natural pools for swimming and a fabulous balcony overlooking the river which has the sun all day. The house was warm had good Wi-Fi and everything was as described. We only had one minor complaint which was accepted by James and Caroline and that was a slight lack of hanging space, this however would not detract from us returning if in the area again. Sorede is close by as is the lovely village of Laroque des Alberes, we would recommend the latter for an evening stroll and a beer or coffee, this village also has a few shops as well as bars/restaurants. ##### Brian W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### lisa m., New York. 29 Apr 2010 #### Friends from across the pond..... Outstanding Holiday! Caroline and James could not be nicer.The villa was immaculate and very well equipped.They made us feel at home right away.Plenty of "extras".We were central to all sight seeing and restaurants.The villa had magnificant views of a mountain stream and all kinds of wild life.There were plenty of paths and walks through the beautiful countryside or short day trips either in France or Spain.The weather is perfect for many different activities going on all year.We would definately recommend Villa Heureuse to our friends and cant wait to go back again ourselves. ##### lisa m. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie P. 31 May 2015 #### A wonderful escape from stress This place is truly paradise. Idyllic and peaceful. The apartment was well equipped and the views magnificent. The most relaxing holiday we have ever had! The beautiful stream gives off a soothing sound and is great for cooling off on hot days. The various terraces offer both sun and shade with pretty and colourful plants and flowers everywhere. Caroline and James were very welcoming and you always felt they were at hand yet never intrusive. The sleepy village of Sorede is a great place to spend an afternoon sitting in the cafe in the square and Argeles Sur Mer has a lovely beach and is excellent for shopping in the market, which is lively and very typically French. Will definitely be returning to this place next time we need to re-charge our batteries! ##### Debbie P. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison t. 22 Oct 2016 #### Every thing we needed from our holiday We were near mountains and the sea. We had a river to swim in at the botton of the garden. We desperately needed a total rest. The bed was comfy. The whole atmosphere of the apartment and garden was calm and peaceful. We popped over to Spain for the day. We enjoyed the market at Ceret so much we went twice. Laroque-des-Alberes only about 5 mins drive away is a lovely place to have a drink in the evening with some beautiful views from the medieval tower in the middle. James and Caroline are great host. We had some great chats putting the world to right. We would recommend this place to stay and would Love to return if we have a chance. Thank you ##### Alison t. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John E. 8 Oct 2014 #### Beautiful situation in natural surrondings It is seldom that you come across a property that ticks the boxes for everybody. Both the river and the plunge pool were great favourites with the party. The house is situated about 3k from Sorede, so a bread trip was needed every day, but it wasn't a chore, such was the attractive scenery . The house was clean and well presented. with large and pleasant balcony running the length of the rear, overlooking the river. The outside being part of a 'natural' landscape required a little care. It would not suit young children who couldn't swim, or the elderly or infirm . I would definitely recommend the property to friends. As far as attraction are concerned, the children did not want to leave the river, but the beach at Racou Plage is about 9k, and Aqualand is about 20k. there are decent restaurants in Sorede ##### John E. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 28 May 2009 #### Sorede Break Away just returned from a break with my partner in this beautiful area. The Villa was really charming and had everything we needed. There is a lovely sun terrace off the main living room and several balconys looking out onto the beautiful river and the surrounding scenery is simply amazing. There are several areas to sit out & eat and we had a great BBQ on one of the days. My partner & I will back later in the summer if all goes well, we would really recommend this to anyone with or without children as the house is suitable for both. There is table tennis, games & books if you just want to chill out, there is also an i pod docking station which was really handy as we could play our sounds while sunbathing on the terrace. Caroline & James the owners of the property are lovely people and made us feel very much at home. The local village is only a small drive away, its pretty quiet but has some great restaraunts and Rugbys bar is a great spot for a bit of fun. All in all its a super place and i am counting the days until we get back again. Jan C This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Julie H. 17 Sept 2015 #### Wow! Idyllic location, You won't find a better location for a peaceful, quiet beautiful retreat. There are not many properties that can boast such a tranquil setting with the soothing sound of running water and the rustling of trees 24/7. Our hosts Caroline and James were a delight to meet,. On the first evening the temperature dropped after a hot spell, and they bought round a quilt the next day which was a thoughtful touch. This idyllic location means that you are approx 3.5 km from the centre of Sorede so a walk to visit to the bolangerie ( excellent artisan bread) or to one of the Restaurants means you are reliant on a car, the road leading up the valley to the apartment is rugged in places, however after a few journeys it becomes easy to navigate around the potholes. The apartment was as described, with a well equipped modern kitchen having all the necessary utensils for your holiday needs,. The sofa, the bed and linen are adequate. I would recommend this property for anyone who wants a retreat in a beautiful unique location, enjoys a natural environment and doesn't mind being reliant on a car.. ##### Julie H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elin S., Tromsø 28 Nov 2009 #### Villa Heureuse in Happy Valley! We spent three lovely weeks (summer 2009) in unique surroundings - with the rock pool as the big bonus where children and adults had at least one daily swim. The best pool in garden we've ever had! Perfect place for children (ours aged 5,11 and 13) - when not in the river they played table tennis or explored surroundings. Hosts were very friendly, had lots of advice for restaurants and outings and was ready with kind service when needed. It was possible to walk in the mountains in almost every direction from the house on nice foot paths up to where we had stunning view all the way to the sea. The nearest village Sorede had some nice restaurant and on Thursdays one could spend evening (after dinner) in the town square watching locals dance Sardane - on our last Thursday we even joined in!! During three weeks we had one meal inside the house - the house had two nice dining areas outside which we used for all meals. We had a couple of rainy days, and then the winter garden was perfect for sitting "outside" in the rain and watch the lightning flashing through the darkness in the evening. We were one family of five and two friends staying together. The house had plenty of space for all of us - only minus was that you had to walk through one of the bedrooms to get to next bedroom. No problem if children are sharing the two rooms though. All in all this is a house which have everything you need for a self catering holiday, lovely surroundings and not far to drive to fantastic beaches, other villages, city (Perpignan) or Spanish border. Highly recommended!! ##### Elin S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### vanessa j. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nous avons passé un super séjour dans cette villa très confortable et accueillante. L'accès privé à la rivière ainsi que faune et flore alentour font l'atout de cette maison, les enfants ont adoré se baigner dans la piscine naturelle...et nous aussi. James fait tout pour que vous ne manquiez de rien durant votre séjour tout en cultivant la discrétion.Très belle découverte... ##### vanessa j. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Msg C. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy La maison correspond à la description. Le fait que chaque chambre ai une salle de bain est vraiment un plus. La maison est grande avec 3 terrasses autour. La rivière en contre bas est un gros plus pour se rafraîchir en été ! Nos enfants ont adoré s’y baigner. Pour une famille ce lieu est idéal ! La mer n’est pas loin, 20min en voiture. James est discret mais réponds à nos questions et à nos demandes. ##### Msg C. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathalie A. 5 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gentillesse de James. Super ##### Nathalie A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Véronique C., FRANCONVILLE LA GARENNE 19 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Coin agréable Points positifs : beau coin repas, avec cuisine très bien aménagée.Deux grandes chambres au RDC avec salle d'eau et wc. 3 ème salle de bain avec douche et baignoire, et 3 ème wc indépendant. Cadre extérieur magnifique et bien entretenu. Bel endroit pour ceux qui veulent se déconnecter. Belle terrasse sur le toit. Baby foot à l'intérieur et table de ping-pong à l'extérieur. Points négatifs : les deux autres chambres sont sous les combles, dont une sur le palier. Il y fait très très chaud. Présence de ventilateur mais insuffisant. Piscine naturelle : plutôt un bassin qui découle de la rivière, mais comme il n'y a pas beaucoup d'eau, le bassin contient de l'eau stagnante avec faune et flore. Nous n'avons pas eu envie de nous y baigner. Heureusement, la plage est à 20mn en voiture. La maison reste un lieu agréable malgré tout, le propriétaire James est très sympathique. ##### Véronique C. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefan B. 1 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Schöne Lage Das Haus ist sehr schön gelegen und wir haben uns wohl gefühlt. Der Vermieter ist sehr nett und hat uns auch einige Empfehlungen gegeben. Zum Haus: Recht schön aber Renovierungsbedürftig. ##### Stefan B. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### david a. 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Les vacances "heureuses" La vallée heureuse est un endroit qui vaut le détour si on aime le calme et la nature.Nous y avons passé une semaine magnifique. Je pense que nous reviendrons ! ##### david a. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### silja K. 21 Aug 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Toller Urlaub in traumhafter Umgebung Wir haben als Familie mit 2 Erwachsenen und 4 Kindern (5-16Jahre) zwei wunderschöne Wochen in Sorede verbracht. Der Fluss hatte auch im August viel Wasser, so dass wir, genau wie in der Beschreibung, herrlich im Becken schwimmen und von den Felsen springen konnten. Das Haus ist sehr groß und geräumig und hat viele Terrassen, so dass man auch immer wieder Schatten findet. James war ein sehr freundlicher und zurückhaltender Gastgeber, der auf dem angenzenden Grundstück wohnte. ##### silja K. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Ramona A., Nalbach 7 Aug 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Seele baumeln lassen Das Haus hat eine super Lage am Fluss. Bis zum Strand sind es nur ein paar Kilometer, jedoch sollte man aufgrund der Straßen (entweder sehr kaputt oder alle paar Hundert Meter Temposchwellen) 20 bis 30 Minuten einplanen. Vor Ort kann man zum Beispiel eine Flusswanderung machen oder auch hoch in die Pyrenäen fahren zum wandern mit toller Aussicht. Das Haus ist zweckmäßig ausgestattet, wie auch schon in vielen anderen Bewertungen beschrieben. Es sind 2 normale Schlafzimmer im EG und in der oberen Etage könnten 4 Kinder schlafen (für Erwachsene eher ungeeignet). Wir hatten einen tollen Sommerurlaub und möchten uns bei den netten Vermietern bedanken. ##### Ramona A. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### MARIE JOSE M. 8 May 2022 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Description de l'annonce à préciser La maison est très bien située, le cadre extérieur est vraiment sympa. Mais l'intérieur manque de confort, notamment la literie. Par ailleurs, elle était poussiėreuse. L'annonce mentionne 4 chambres, mais il y a en fait deux vraies chambres, et un grenier aménagé, petit, avec 4 lits en dortoir en soupente, qui conviendraient à 4 enfants, plus difficilement à des adultes et pas du tout à deux couples. L'annonce manque de précision à ce propos. ##### MARIE JOSE M. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthieu C. 30 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Agréables vacances Maison très agréable et bien équipée. La vallée est magnifique et calme. ##### Matthieu C. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Veronique B., 7 lotissement Les Soleiades 34190 Laroque 30 Mar 2021 Liked: Location, listing accuracy #### petit coin paisible en bordure de riviere endroit tres agreable, maison confortable mais meriterait un coup de jeune ##### Veronique B. 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