Holiday testimonials from accommodation in South France.

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January 2008 Lovely location, very friendly hosts. Everything we needed in spacious accommodation. Best meal at L’entre mers, Place de la republique, Ille Sur tet. Worth going to Villefranche de Conflent as some very good restaurants in the fortified town. Thank you Jolanta and Steve. We would like to come back. Bernard and Vera – North Devon	February 2005 (B&B) A wonderful week exploring this beautiful part of France. Freezing temperatures but warm hospitality made for a thoroughly enjoyable mid winter break. A Bientot xx David and Robina – Crick February 2003 Lovely place. Thank you Fiona and Mick - Leamington	March 2004 (B&B) Great B&B. Spectacular views. Great Hols. Hope to see you again. Adele and Martin – Romford March 2003 It was more than just Bed and Breakfast! Fund of information! Steve and Debbie - Leigh-on-Sea, England	April 2011 We had a lovely time walking, exploring and discovering the natural history – not so much time seeing the sights because we’ve been in this part of France several times. We are biologists so we spent a lot of time taking photos, birding, looking at insects and plants. Best day: Val D’Eyne – moufflon, chamonix, fox, marmots, flowers, high alpine Learned the most: Visiting Cathar castles Queribus and peyrepertueuse and thinking about man’s inhumanity to man. Best birding: Aiguemolls, Val D’Eyne, Lac Villeneuve, Etang Le Canet, Gorge. Best restaurant: Auberge St Paul, Place de L’Eglise, Villefranche-de-Conflent. Bets wine store : Goûts et arômes, 30 Rue Jean Jaures, Prades. Best market : Prades Best bread : Boulanger Eric, Prades market. Best local cheese: right beside a guy selling olives who is beside Eric. Overall a fantastic relaxing holiday with terrific biodiversity, Friendly and knowledgeable hosts, great accommodation. Hugh and Aileen - Vancouver April 2006 (Gite) Excellent gite. Extremely interesting area to visit. Many Thanks Moraghan family April 2006 (B&B) Comfortable stay. Friendly and Welcoming. Ros and David – Hambledon April 2003 Many thanks for all your kindness and making us so welcome Peter and Pat - Barnet, Herts	May 2010 Our thanks to Jolanta and Steve for their kindness and helpfulness during our stay. Our holiday has included as well as much walking, a bit of birdwatching in the area. Though we mised seeing a few desirable species, our final list totalled 105. For those who may be interested, some of the more sought after species aare as follows( more fearless and more experienced birdwatchers would have done must better) Rodes: Golden Oriole, nightingale, Blue Rock thrush, Black redstart, Serin, melodious warbler, rock bunting, crag martin, Hoopoe. Rodes – Montalba: Woodchat shrike, Cirl Bunting, Corn Bunting, short toed Eagle. Vernet Les bains: Crested Tit, Griffon Vulture, Bonelli’s warbler Lac des Bouillouse : Crested Tit, Crossbi ll, Subalpine Warbler, Short toed Eagle, Black kite, Sardinian Warbler. Etang de Canet (Fishermans’ huts): Yellow-legged Gull, Andouin’s gull, Great Spotted Cuckoo(juv), Kentish Plover, Marsh harrier, Little Tern, Crested lark. Salses(fortress): Rock Sparrow. Leucate (lighthouse): Thekla lark, Black-eared wheatear, Honey Buzzard(passage), Bee-eater. Aiguemolls reserve, East of Figueres, Spain: Bee-eater, Purple gallinule, Black-winged stilt, Booted Eagle, Great Reed Warbler, Quail, Tree Sparrow, White Stork, spotless starling, Zitting Cisticola, Purple heron, Yellow Wagtail, Monk Parakeet. John and Carol – Wellington, Somerset May 2008 Thank you Steve and Jolanta for a very warm welcome, taxi to the restaurant and jump leads to start the bike. Wonderful countryside. Shame the pool wasn’t warm enough for more dips. Kevan, Libby, Sarah and Martin – Romsey May 2007 (Gite) Had a great time, ‘Thank you’. Children recommend the ‘haunted house’ in Carcassonne for bit of fun and a good scare (ages 7 and 8). Grandparents enjoyed it too Carole, Tim and family – Hampshire May 2006 (Gite) When your hosts welcome you on a hot Saturday afternoon with a cold beer, you just know you’ve come to the right place! After a 900 mile journey in 2 days, it took us a couple of days to unwind – which we did in the conservatory, reading books in the sunshine. Some ‘must do’ things while visiting the fab area include Montsegur, Gorges de St George, Collioure ( which has an amazing epicerie). Figueres in Spain, Eus, Carcassonne, Villefranche-de-Conflent, Chateau Queribus and Foix. We also did a great walk in the surrounding hills of Rodes even in the pouring rain and getting a bit lost. we still had a great time. The local restaurant in the village does some great duck and if you’re in to foie gras, try some with some local Muscat de Rivesaltes – Yum! Last but by no means least try La Meridienne restaurant in Prades, amazing Catalan food and of course wines. We’ll be back!! Claire and Jeroen Had a lovely week. It’s a great base from which to see the treasures of the area Ian Shelagh, Bill and Karen May 2002 We are honoured and happy to be the first visitors here. We loved every moment! The hosts are very kind and friendly. Bracha and Haim - Israel	June 2011 A beautiful house in a superb location. Very peaceful and relaxing. Highlights included ‘The Yellow Train’, the caves and Eus. Also the restaurant across the road has brilliant food and lovely staff. Thanks to Steve and Jolanta for this wonderful place to stay, feels like home! Xx Jane, Jonatha, Vivien, Allen and Sarah – Australia Had a lovely week with the Levy family. Eus was beautiful and highly recommend the caves! Restaurant opposite did steaks. Thanks S and J! xx Jane and Jon – Windsor June 2010 After many holidays with Chez Nous we have to say this is the best accommodation so far. Very spacious, comfortable and clean plus the wonderful pool. Steve and Jolanta are excellent hosts so friendly and helpful in every way. They even took us with them to the mudsummer celebrations in the village. Afine insight into French village life. Although we had some rainy days our first week still able to ejoy some of the amazing sights in the area. Peyrepertuse in the wind and rain was certainly memorable! Like many other writers we loved Villefranche-de-Conflent, the walk up to Fort Liberia and the thousand stirs descent is amazing. Further away but still worth the journey are the Gorges if the fou, near Arles sur Tech. More than a mile of metal walkways through a very narrow gorge with gushing water below. Incredible! So many places too numerous to mention here. Thanks to Steve + Jolanta for a wonderful holiday. Chris, Carol, Melissa and Tom – Hull June 2008 Our thanks for a most enjoyable holiday. Excellent accommodation/ particularily enjoyed our visits to St Cyprien (Lovely walks along a nice sandy beach and clear sea) – a little down the coast to Collioure to a seaside town/beach and then out to Port vendres. Both Collioure and PV have plenty of exciting places for a nice lunch. We found the N116 after Villefrache rather twisting and difficult up to Mont Louis and having got there, somewhat disappointing with ML. Wanted to do the ‘Yellow Train’ but time didn’t allow. We have appreciated the help and guidance rcvd from Steve and Jol and would certainly recommend and return a visit. Many Thanks Ann, Alan, Thelma and Tom – Staffordshire June 2007 (Gite) A big thank you to Steve and Jolanta for making us feel welcome. An enjoyable 2 weeks had by all. Enjoyed the beaches at Argeles and Canet. Roses in Spain was lovely - worth the trip – beer cheaper too!! The little yellow train – scenery was lovely but very disappointing in Mont Louis – Be prepared if you do visit take food and drink – we were stuck there for 4 hours without a drink or anywhere to eat. Thanks again “I like the pool very much. I was in it every day. I was with Nanny, Pappy, Auntie Jackie, Uncle Brian. Thank you very much – Jaimie” Kackie, Brian, Maureen, Billy and Jaimie – Caerphilly June 2006 (Gite) A lovely cool gite and an ideal base to see the surrounding area. The ‘yellow train’ and a trip to Andorra were highlights. - A superb week in a beautiful location Ros and Doug We have had a wonderful relaxing holiday. The scenery is stunning, everyone is so friendly and the wines and food of this region have been fantastic. The gite and the swimming poll have been perfect. Jolanta, Steve and Mathew have been so hospitable and their knowledge of this area has really enhanced our holiday. There is something for everyone in this part if France and we take home many happy memories. Hamish, Diane, Robert, Kirsty, Leo, Michelle and Matthew June 2002 We don't know what we would have done without you being here. You've got a fantastic place and have been so welcoming and helpful! Sarah, Heather and Jayne - Leamington Spa	July 2011 We enjoyed the house and lovely pool very much – despite the awful, cold wondy, grey weather – we thought the South of France in July would be sunny!! Highlights were the ‘son et lumiere’ at ‘ The Grand Canalettes(caves)’ , our day in Carcassone and the Orgues. Also Castelnou was excellent – lovely wine. Lowlights were the weather and our visit to Perpignana which is sleazy, expensive and slightly scary! (The palace was good though). Thanks for the warm welcome despite our very late arrival due to car problems. We would love to come back. Stephen, Marianne, Arwen and Imogen – Ollaberry, Shetland Wonderful holiday. Gite is perfect, large, coll and well-equipped. Steve and Jolanta so welcoming and helpful and knowledgeable.Particularily enjoyed walks around and above the village, Eus, Ceret – art gallery is fabulous- le Racou plage, yellow train- but do get an open carriage- and Villfranche. The kids loved Aqualand at St Cyprien although it was expensive. So much else we didn’t get to do this time – will have to return! Thanks for everything. Teresa, Paul, Jack and Anna – London July 2010 Had a great drive down via Dover Calais, Orleans and over magnificent ‘ Viaduc de Millau’. On arrival, we were made welcome by Steve and Jolanta. The pool was always a welcome feature but a walk through the village and down the gorge/canal. Follow the path to the end and up to the ruins on the hilltop. If you intend to walk in the hills, I suggest that you consult Stephen. Then you may not have to cross the river – between bridges!!! Do visit Villefranche – A great holiday. Barrie, Christine, Debbie, Stephanie and Tom – Leeds Wonderful two weeks. Great house. Great pool. Fantastic location. Lots of good markets. Great welcome – (lovely biscuits!). Would definitely return! Thanks Jolanta + Steve a restful time after a busy year. Roger + Yvonne, Carol + Mike - Glossop July 2009 Enjoyed a weeks holiday, house was more spacious than expected and we made full use of the pool. We visited Collioure, Lac de Matemale, Villefranche, Yellow train, Aqualand and Canet Plage. Thanks to Steve and Jolanta John, Anne, Hannah, Emily + Jean – Abbey St ledgers Our second stay – Thanks very much! Fantastic weather and great gite again. Highlights were Prades market, Villefranche, Eus, Thursday night Perpignan music (you have to go) + meal at La Font Vella – brilliant hosts and lovely food as usual. We loved the pool and the sun – Thanks Steve and Jolanta x Hugh, Barb, Elinor and Mari – Wales Stayed for 2 weeks and what a wonderful 2 weeks we had. The gite was great and very spacious. Pool was great especially when temp reached 41!!! Some of our favourite trips out were:- Grandes Canalettes – Grottes. Only went in one cave (there are 3) but it was beautiful. Then enjoyed and enjoyable stroll around Villefranche de Conflent. You must go if you like quaint shops in a medieval setting. Collioure is worth a visit ( Look out for park and ride otherwise get stressed looking for parking). Gorge de Galamus is an experience. Last night spent in St Cyprien very lively after the sun goes down. Shops, restaurants, fair, music + mini-golf. I could go on and on and on. We have found a small part of France that seems like paradise! Steve and Jolanta you are wonderful. Thanks ad keep up the good work x. The gite is incredible, had an amazing 2 weeks here! I’m not going to forget this wonderful holiday. Thank you very much! You’re doing a good job!Flicking through the comments, I bet you’re proud of yourselves. Keep up the good work Steve and Jolanta x - Soph Mandy, Dave, Chris, Tom + Soph – Chasetown July 2008 Thank you Jolanta and Steven for a warm welcome and a wonderful week in your lovely gite. We didn’t have enough time to visit all the sights and will hopefully return. The friendly service and the ’canard’ at the Font vella are recommended. Faye, Brett, Bethany, Sue and Chris – Sussex Had a brilliant week – best holiday accommodation we have ever stayed in! Pool a massive plus – hardly needed any beach trips! Thursday night in Perpignan was great, worth the trip – though if possible don’t park in underground parking as they close at 11pm and we had to leave way bfore we wanted to. Tuesday market in Prades also worthwhile. It’s advisable to arrive very early for the 11:20 ‘yellow’ train as we were unable to get on as it was full on arrival. Bastille day celebrations in the village were great – we felt very welcomed by the locals which was lovely, as was the case in the village restaurant, very friendly and welcoming. Very nice to be around French people who speak back in French when our language efforts were made. Area, gite and hosts were brilliant, will deff be coming back! Thank you Steve + Jolanta! Barbara, Hugh, Elinor and Mari – Wales Palatial accommodation and a well–used pool was the basis for an excellent week. Thank you also for advice on local attractions. @Yellow train’ was the highlight. A great success. Rob, Wendy, Nicola and Anneline – Ashford July 2007 (Gite) Thank you for such a warm welcome on our arrival and your introduction to Rodes’ hidden gem – the walk along the gorge – It is something we will remember and talk about for a long time. This area of France has such a lot to offer – walks with breathtaking scenery, interesting historic villages and friendly welcome and of course a very inviting pool to cool off at the end of a hard day! With bets wishes Jolanta and Stephen Fran and Derek – Brighton We have enjoyed our stay so very much! This is a lovely house with a very friendly atmosphere, created by you, Jolanta and Stephen! We appreciate really your helpfulness in our searching for a house to buy – perhaps we’ll become your neighbours some day? We have fallen in love with this part of France! Thank you ! Anita and Anders + Susanna, Camilla with her little Wilma for one week – Sweden July 2006 (Gite) Really nice place. Had a very relaxing and peaceful week in the sun The Bowe family A really relaxing week – too hot to do anything much. The pool was a huge hit with the girls and the gite was well equipped and loads of space. Highlight was the ‘Rando Jazz’ night on Bastille day. The hike up to the quarry was well worth it for the laid back jazz and the wonderful view of Rodes and the mountains. We really appreciated the drink and food in the square afterwards and everyone was really friendly. Thanks to Jolanta and Steve for a great time. John, Cathy, Bethany and Katie A very enjoyable week in a lovely area. An excellent gite, Very well equipped and cool despite the hot weather. Many thanks Steve and Jolanta for all your help Chris and Hazell July 2003 Cool house. Thanks very much. Wonderful holiday, house, pool - thank you for your hospitality. Colin, Jacqueline, Gillian, Debs and David P - Scotland Had a wonderful holiday! Pity not more time. Dominic will always remember Mathew for lizards. House in a lovely position for lots of outdoor pursuits - Mathew a big success! Thank you for a fab time it was great! Richard, Heloise, Dominc K and M.Therese and Lucia C - London	August 2011 We have spent a fantastic two weeks in this beautiful location. You have the perfect accommodation to allow parents to completely relax whilst watching their children enjoy your superb pool – Noah, Seb and Hannah are going to be bitterly disappointed when they wake up tomorrow and have nothing to dive into!! Thank you so much for your warm hospitality and a paella evening to remember! – Sally All of the above and more … we would definitely come back. Many thanks-Katex Katy, Richard, Sally, Noah, Sebastien and Hannah – Harpenden What can we say that hasn’t already been said? A lovely holiday house in a wonderful location. The young adults in our family particularily appreciated the wi-fi access in order that they could keep abreast of social developments back at home via facebook! Thanks to steve and Jolanta for their warm welcome and helpful advice on the local area. PS anyone looking for a restaurant is well advised to visit the ‘Casa de Ram in Ille Sur tet. Though expensive, it is well worth the money I wasn’t left room by the fam, but all was marv! Felt I needed a lilo to soak up the sun but had no case space, so enjoy! Don’t let a moment of this holiday pass you by. Rebecca, Peter, Tom, Joe and Rachel – Tidworth August 2010 We had a super fortnight here in this spacious gite + the pool has been enjoyed by all of us especially by our 2 teenagers. Steve an Jolanta are very welcoming and friendly hosts – Steve especially so with Sophie by helping her with her WiFi access! Lovely area of France; Good birding for John! Enjoyed trips to Villefranche, Chateau Queribus, tropical golf at St Cyprien (dominic!) + of course the walks through Rodes to the gorge + canal up to the ruined chateau so have lots of happy memories. Thank you! John, Kathryn, Sophie and Dominic – Chudleigh Knighton We had a relaxing two weeks here in this wonderful gite. Thank you Steve and Yolanta for your wonderful welcome and hospitality and encouraging us to go to the paella night – we had a great time. Gite very comfortable and the swimming pool so refreshing and fun for the children. The scenery is so breath-taking. Lots of outdoor activities to do within easy reach. We hope to see you again. Thanks. Steve, Gail, Chris, Will, Elana – Sheffield We’ve had a lovely few days here. Swimming, tennis, walking and eating delicious food outside under the pines. Loved looking up at canigou and walking the Gorges. Highly recommend restaurant “Meridienne” in Prades. Thank you Stephen and Jolanta Sarah, Stephen, Louis and Ruben - Barcelona A really warm welcome from Steve and Jolanta with a cold beer settled us in. You could probably spend a week wandering the little paths around the vllage. Bets trips – Wine tasting at Celliers des templiers in Banyuls sur mer – oay for the guided tour in English, Excellent. Stopped at Collioure on the way back for a swim. Villefranche-de-Conflent – individual shops and the walk along the ramparts – Also nearby vernet Les Bains – eat at Bistro Cortal, Vernet by the mairie. The Orgues at Ille Sur tet are surreal. Sadly the restaurant in the village was closed but had 2 really good meals in the restaurant literally 2 minutes straight across the N116. Steve and Jolanta know everything worth knowing about the area and are happy to share it with you. We had a brilliant time – Thank you. PS Do the Gorge walk. Peter and Linda – Gloucestershire August 2009 A fantastic 2 weeks, 2 hours rain and an average temp of 35/36. Highlights – top ten (not in order)– or maybe more: 1) Rugby League – Catalan dragons v Hull at beziers 2) Tubbing on the river at Marqixanes (just down the road) 3) Ramparts at Villefranche-de-Conflent (early start) 4) Spa baths – St Thomas 5) Ski lifts from Font Romeu towards Lake Bouillouse( get off the lift – go right to the 4 small lakes – 1.5 hour walk – well worth it – guide book at lift) 6) Rodes – Beautiful gorge – Bottom of village near bridge, turn right along canal, cross after 1 mile, right up path to castle and return – well worth the 1.5 hours. 7) Collioure (Be there for 9:30!) 8) Beaches – St Cyprien Plage + mini golf. 9) Orgues at Ille sur tet 10) Drive to belesta to Montalba(cave) –back via Trevillach and reservoir. 11) Perpignan – Thursday evening – live music 12) Lunch – Pica Pica – Front at St Marie Plage. Seafood and a big sleep required afterwards Joan, Cath and Jack – Yorkshire 2 very enjoyable weeks are over – wish we were here for 4 weeks. Favourites are Leucate plage , Canet plage and the swimming pool at this gite. Casa del Ram at Ille Sur tet provided a lovely meal on the last night – Nice tapas in the square with Jazz musicians in the background Final comment is reserved for our wonderful hosts: We had 1 week of B&B with Steve and Jolanta and another week in the gite – wonderful accommodation, meals and local information and advice. Best of all our 5 year old son loved going to tell them what he had been doing (and sharing his sweets)! An absolutely perfect holiday location – tell your friends – we will be doing the same! Thank you for a lovely holiday. We have had a great time. We will keep in touch. Al the very best. Richard, Sarah + William – Warwickshire August 2008 We had a wonderful 2 weeks here! Going in the swimming pool was great and visiting the local attractions like the Rando Jazz. We enjoyed going to Gorge Caranca and the Gorge de la Fou where we had to wear helmets! I think we will definitely be coming here again! Amy(9), Matthew(12), Ian and Claire – Redditch Lots to do in this area! Highlights for us were the ‘Yellow train’, getting off at Font Romeu for lunch; walking to the castle in Rodes along the river; car + train (from Figueres) to Barcelona. Colin, Claire, Hannah and Sam – Marlborough August 2007 (Gite) Lovely relaxing week, Loved the pool Chris, Dave, Emily, Rosie, Mike, Char and Scott – Wiltshire After a horrendous journey down here your welcoming cup of tea was like nectar. We’ve had a very enjoyable stay here. – The area seems to grow on you as time progresses. It has been nice to enjoy the village atmosphere and facilities ie tennis. The thoughtfulness of collecting us from the village after a violent thunderstorm was more than appreciated! Thank you Verna, Eric, Christine, Dave, Nicola, David and Anthony – Derby A lovely ‘home from home’ Gite. The two local restaurants ‘ Font Vella’ and ‘Le Rabassou’ good as well as L’entre mers in Ille sur Tet. Enjoyed the Rodes Paella evening. Perpignan is nice and lively on Thursday evenings. Local wines very good. The kids enjoyed white water rafting on the Aude at Axat. Carcassone walled city a good day out. Steve and Jolanta very helpful and kind and we wish them well in their new life(well not that new now!) Sonya, Gary, Charlotte, Kathryn, Sarah-Jane – Surrey August 2006 (Gite) Really enjoyable stay had fun. Loved the pool. We were in it every day. Wish the weather was better for the week but we had some hot days. Thank you very much for making us feel very welcome PS you have a very Nice place upstairs x Sarah Great gite and very well equipped. Easy to maintain and loads of room for 7 – Brilliant. Just a little too far from the mountains at times Yvonne and Paul - Portsmouth We all had a great time and it was wonderful to catch up on ‘Trowbridge’ Thanks so much. Looking forward to seeing you in Austin some day. Dawn, Cathy and Bill - Austin USA and Tony Sue, Beccy, Andrew and Ed - Leeds Had a wonderful time. Weather lovely – pool enjoyed by all. Can recommend Tuesday Market in Prades. Many thanks to Steve, Jolanta and Mathew for their help. Vicky, Aston, John, Janet, Annabelle and Alex Kent August 2006 (B&B) Bed Breakfast and party – an unbeatable combination! Thanks for the friendly welcome and comfortable stay. Jan and Steve – Leeds Thank you for your warm hospitality once again. I leave behind my little treasure, knowing she’ll be loved and well looked after! See you again soon x . Anne and Melody – Stratford So lovely to meet you both and it’s such a lovely place. Very sad to say good bye to Mel but I know she’ll be happy here Daren and Melody – Cairo and New Zealand (Anne and Daren left an adorable Westie, Melody, which we looked after for 7 months. Melody returned to the UK with Anne on 3rd April 2007, leaving us with very happy memories of her!) August 2003 An excellent holiday in wonderful surroundings with relaxing and friendly hosts - Thank you. Sarah and Dave - Gloucestershire Such a delightful week in a delightful place with delightful hosts. Happy memories of lemon cake, Midnight swims, Harry Potter …… Norma and Peter - Northern Ireland Great hospitality, a situation that could be awkward (living with a family) made very easy and comfortable. Thank-you. Naomi and Stephen - Liverpool Very nice, clean, comfortable and welcoming. Thank you Alan, Carol, Peter and Jamie - Lancashire ------- Thanks for such a welcome to a wonderful bit of France. Nice pool - very clear! Sue, Dave, Catherine, Thomas and Ellen D - Hampshire Wonderful - a lovely holiday Lovely area, lovely walks and friendly people Thank you for your helpfulness and for making us feel welcome Peter and Chris W, Alan and John E, Gary and Johanna S - Dorset, Nottingham and York Many thanks for your unobtrusive help in creating a wonderful holiday house! The F and H gang	September 2011 Lovely lazy week in the hot sunshine. Thank you Steve and Jolanta for tea and beer on our arrival. We’ve been to a vide-grenier in Rodes (excellent lemon drizzle cake). Climbed up to the little romanesque chapel, walked over the dam, been to Eus, Marcevol and Prades. We had a day visiting ceret and Cllioure for some ary and swim in the sea. We went up to the chateau d’Aiguilar and back via the musee de la prehistorique at Tautavel (rather cerebral and no obvious car park). Next day we pottered round the market at Ille Sur tet and then drove up the N116 to Villefranche-de-Conflent for lunch and a walk round the ramparts – we couldn’t face the 100 + steps up to Fort Liberia. We returned the following day to go further up into the mountains to Mont Louis and an excellent demonstration of the Solar oven – car park again hard to find. It we had had time we would have liked to ride on the ‘le petit train jaune’ – it looks well worth it. However we stayed nearer home on our last day and went to the Prory of Serrabonne and Castelnou. Really sad to leave. Nicky and Tony - Salisbury September 2010 Enjoyed a relaxing stay in very comfortable and spacious gite. Welcomed with refreshing cup of tea after slightly hair-raising drive (from the passenger’s point of view!) over the mountain roads from Lourdes. Everything is green here thanks to the trees. Buildings and ’feel’ of the area is definitely more Spanish/Catalan than French. Local highlights for us were similar to other guests – Villefranche-de-Conflentt, carcassonne, Verner-Les-Bains, St Thomas-Les-bains, Collioure and Port Vendres. Due to being partly wheelchair-bound, could not do the Gorges etc, somewhat to our embarrassment because this wa a holiday in France. Our particular favourite part of our stay was in Barcelona, middle Fr – Sun. 2.5 hrs drive, it is a busy vibrant city. Managed to get a ticket to match at Nou Camp – only pity Barca lost for 1st time in over a year! Favourite meal out was lunch at harbourside bar/restaurant in Port vendres – L’abri Cotier – get set seafood meal for 2 fantastic! Thanks to Jolanta and Steve Stuart and Beatriz – Edinburgh September 2009 A very enjoyable week spent in this lovely part of France. Weather was favourable and spent a fair bit of time in pool which was great. Went out and about most days and loved Villfranche-de-Conflent and Ceret. Went to the Dali museum in Figueres, which is highly recommended, although parking proved a bit difficult. Many thanks to Steve and Jolanta for providing us with a lovely holiday Steve, Ingrid + Damien – Perthshire September 2008 Friendly hosts. Excellent accom. Very interesting areas. Enjoyed both local restaurants, yellow train, visit to coast, Perpignan. Book your parking space now for Collioure and Port Vendres!! Tried the pool twice but it didn’t get warmer. Will have to visit earlier in the year next time. John and Christine – Lancashire Thoroughly enjoyable stay in a beautiful location. Enjoyed Collioure. Villefranche, Yellow train and of course the gite itself. Very handy and comfortable. Thanks very much for your hospitality! Emma and Michael – Edinburgh September 2007 (Gite) Loved staying in your home. Enjoyed my holiday very much. Would love to come again. Thank you for your kindness and help. We had a most beautiful stay in a beautiful place. Thanks for all your help especially with the car ad the TV for my Auntie’s Emmerdale! Carolyn and Eileen – Canada and England Lovely 10 days in most comfortable surroundings and spacious accommodation – Steve and Jolanta are most obliging hosts. All in all we had a most relaxing holiday. Nacy, Dave, Breeda and Barry - Manchester September 2006 (Gite) Really enjoyed the holiday and the surrounding area. Climbed Canigou on a good day. The gite is first calss. Thanks Jolanta and Steve for making us welcome. We recommend you try the local restaurant. The food is superb. Elizabeth, John, Michelle, paul, Roan (2) and Lochan (8m) Derby September 2006 (BB) Your hospitality was greatly appreciated. We will recommend you to our friends. We felt right at home. Thanks so much! Kim and Rob – Wilmington USA September 2003 Great hospitality and very friendly. Lovely views!….. Marie and Mike - Cheshire Super house, super views, super chambre d'hote! Brenda and Keith - Kent We've had a great time. Hope to return The B family - Berkshire	October 2006 (Gite) We had a really enjoyable holiday and loved the space in the gite. Thank you Steve and Jolanta. We recommend ‘El Patio’ restaurant in Prades, also the restaurant across the main road. Yvonne Susan, Sylvie and Cas, London Thanks for a great week – such a diverse area – we’ve enjoyed the warm/hot sunny weather, giving us a great time exploring the area. We all enjoyed the baths/hot springs at St Thomas and the ‘extreme castling‘ at Queribus and Peyrepetuse. The children have loved the pool – a really big thank you for allowing us to use it. The gite has allowed us all the comforts of home in such fantastic surroundings. Thank you all for your kindness. Craig, Sue, Greg and Anna October 2005 (B&B) We had such a lovely time we didn’t want to go home! We’ll be back!! Paul and Astrid – Basingstoke (Paul and Astrid did come back in fact they sold up in England and have moved into a house in Prades) October 2003 Wonderful house. Lots of luck with the gite - I think it's super! Julia - Leamington A lovely time and on a lovely place. Thanks. Tracie and Tony B - Leicestershire Home from Home. Thank you. Janette, John and David M - Rutland	November 2004 (B&B) Really beautiful part of the world. Almost as good as Cornwall! Lovely family. Really enjoyed visit. Tim Angela and Ken November 2003 Clean and comfortable. Fine for us all. Thank you. Peter, Diana and Sara W - Harrogate, London and Montalba Holly thought the pool was too cold but did get in up to her waist. We all enjoyed the toasty fires and lots of fresh food and drink. Best bits: Andorra, Dali museum, Pre dinner coffees and drinks in Prades town square (warm enough to sit out!!); Village markets; walks around hills (take map and compass) Patti and Findlay M, Walter and Hilda G, Kirsty, Tony and Holly C - Fife, Scotland	December 2005 (B&B) Thank you for a warm welcome and a comfortable stay. John and Karen – Bucks England December 2003 Wonderful hosts and hospitality. Our trip to get our own house habitable was made all the easier by having a home from home with such warm hosts. The view of the mountains from the breakfast table will live in our minds always! Tot & L'Anne - Leamington Spa

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Self Catering holiday gîte and B&B accommodation in South France for holiday / vacation rent in Tet Valley near Pyrenees Mountains Southern France
For more information please contact the resident English speaking owners of the Peach Valley gite:
Jolanta & Steve Williams
6 Cami Ral,
66320 Rodès,
France.
Tel: 00 33 4 68 05 96 44
Email: enquiry@peachvalley.co.uk