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Château d'Ortaffa

Ortaffa, Pyrénées-Orientales
Bed & Breakfast
+33 (0)6 64 14 53 42
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Per night
€110 - €130

5 rooms

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Eye-catching art and antiques, a panoramic breakfast terrace, cultured hosts who put you at ease... A sunny getaway near Collioure

Per night
€110 - €130

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The Experience

Medieval Ortaffa sits in a pocket of sunshine between the Pyrénées and the lively port of Collioure, and this big old winemaker’s château – once the Episcopal palace of the bishops, adjoined to historic residential buildings – perches on its ancient fortified walls.

Large French windows open to the terrace, where breakfast comes with a stunning tableau of mountains and sea with village rooftops tumbling below – tuck into fresh fruit, excellent breads and pastries, local honey and jams. It’s a beautifully restored house, luxurious and with a relaxed holiday feel, whose elegant, pastel-shaded library and guest rooms display your hosts’ love of antiques and fine art.

Your room may have Picasso prints, bookshelves, an antique child’s bed, or quirky graffiti in the loo; one beauty, in pale greys and blues, reveals remnants of the former chapel. Roll down to the port for seafood, slide south along the coast to Spain.

We think you'll love

The peace and quiet
All the good walks from the door
Being close to Céret for the modern art museum

You should know

Ortaffa itself is very quiet – you need to drive for restaurants and big shops
It's not ideal for those with limited mobility

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from €110
Surcharges: Extra bed/sofabed available €30 per person per night.

2 Doubles: From €110
1 Suite for 2: €110
1 Suite for 2: €130

Information

Booking information

Other details: Minimum stay: 2 nights on weekdays. Pets by arrangement.
Closed: Rarely.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals: Restaurant in village.

Reviews

Angela, Burton on Trent Jun 2017

Alain and Michelle made us so welcome in their home. Alain was really helpful in suggesting places to visit and local restaurants, which all added to our enjoyment of our stay in the area. Michelle's breakfasts, served on their pretty terrace overlooking the town with the backdrop of the Pyrenees, were delicious. Would highly recommend this delightful chambre d'hote.

Sharon, Oxford May 2017

Even better second time around - thank you Alain and Michelle for your wonderful hospitality, warmth, generosity and for being such excellent company. Chateau D'Ortaffa is a very special place run by very special people and we will definitely be back.

Sharon, Oxford Sep 2016

Sometimes its people that make a holiday - and Alain and Michelle certainly made ours. Their home is just beautiful and sitting on their quiet terrace with a tortoise for company, quietly soaking in the view and the sunshine was one of the highlights of our trip. Generous, helpful and welcoming our hosts set a very high standard. Although Ortaffa is a quiet small town, it is an ideal place to explore the local area - we definitely hope to come back.

Robin, Miami Beach Jun 2016

We loved this jewel of a place. Michelle & Alain were the most gracious of hosts in this most wonderful of places. Although a bit difficult to find, it is well worth the effort. Chateau d'Ortaffa is their personal home and it shows in the details. Each room is filled with interesting paintings, sculpture, found art and furniture. Comfortable elegance at its best. Our room, "Baroque," was more than spacious with an enormous bathroom and a very comfortable bed. The area offers a wide range of places to explore from the seaside town of Collieure to Cathar monuments. Highly recommended.

Scott, Edinburgh Apr 2016

Thoroughly recommended - Alain and Michelle looked after us wonderfully well in their home, which is a delight in itself, full of paintings, sculptures and photographs. Alain speaks very good English and his advice about where to eat, what to see (even where to park) was spot on. We loved everything about Chateau d'Ortaffa. It's a fabulous area to visit - the Pyrenees, Mediterranean, Collioure, Ceret etc., and Spain's just a short drive away. Marvellous!

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Location

The neighbourhood

You're in a good place for varied days out. It's half an hour to the Mediterranean, Collioure and the Banyuls vineyards, half an hour to the Spanish border and an easy distance to Dalí's museum and Cadaqués. Céret is also half an hour for the fabulous modern art museum. There is good walking in the countryside and the Canigou mountain. The nearest train station is at Perpignan, 30 minutes.

Local points of interest from Michelle & Alain Batard

The Catalan port town of Collioures is under 20 minutes away. There is a popular annual Saint Vincent festival around the 15th August of music and fireworks.
The climate where we are is lovely, we get over 300 days of sun a year!
There are many Cathar castles to visit nearby and the Roman art circuit.
The Spanish border and East coast are not far.

Introducing

Michelle & Alain Batard

Alain (once in advertising) and Michelle (in antiques) are friendly, articulate and know their patch well. They've been running the B&B for many years.