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13 rooms
Rooms sleep 2
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
The Experience
First to greet you at this rambling, honey-coloured 17th century farmhouse are the sounds of birdsong and rushing water, then the head-spinning scent of orange or cherry blossom from the lovely redolent garden. Many bedrooms, larger in the main house, are reached by unexpected ups and downs; all have shower-in-bath systems. There are some fine antiques, a few terraces, and woods and mountains beyond. The largest room has magnificent views of the Canigou mountain, the spiritual home of the Catalan nation; cheaper rooms are quite small, but those in La Bergerie do have their own private gardens. Breakfast is delicious and copious – there’s charcuterie, yogurts, freshly squeezed juices, hot chocolate, Christian’s homemade cherry or Mirabelle jam, pastries and breads (gluten free too), eggs and local cheeses – served either on the terrace when it’s warm, or in the dining room on chilly days. Head down to the river for wild swimming at the foot of the garden (if you’re lucky you might spot otters). You’re on the edge of Reynès, and bigger Céret with its excellent modern art collection, is a 5-minute drive. This unique area has much to discover: abbeys, history, museums and the coast are all near.
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Essentials
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- 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
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- 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
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Information
& pricing
Booking information
- Check in
- 3pm-9pm, please get in touch for early or late check in
- Check out
- By 11am
- Booking restrictions
- Pets by arrangement, €13 per night. Cots available, no charge.
- Closed
- Early November to mid April.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Meals
- Tapas served in evenings. Breakfast, €13.50 per adult, €9 for children under 12. Restaurants within walking distance.
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from €85
- Surcharges
- For additional guests: 3rd person €29, 4th person €15, 5th person €15.
- 13 Doubles
- From €85
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Accommodation
Location
The neighbourhood
Local points of interest from Christian & Brigitte Mathey
- Céret, located 3km (5-7min by car from our hotel), is charming French village beloved by many well-known artists such as Picasso and Matisse. Its Modern Art Museum is definitely worth a visit and the Saturday morning market is an event not to be missed.
- Céret is known as the cherry capital in France and to celebrate the village holds an annual festival normally at end of May. This is a fun filled event with markets, live music, and different cherry inspired competitions.
- Collioure and the Cote Vermeille offers guests beautiful views and little creeks where to go and cool off during a hot summer's day.
- The area is filled with walking trails for all levels and a new cycle route has been built this winter allowing guest a much nicer route towards Céret and other nearby villages.
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I am longing to stay here to discover French Catalonia. I wish to walk the mountains, join the otter family who reputedly swim in the river nearby, visit Ceret’s art gallery to admire a Picasso, Miro or Chagall, then dip in the Mediterranean and return home in the evening to admire the mighty Pyrenees as I nibble on tapas. The owners are adorable and Spain is only 15 minutes away!