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Luxury cottage in the heart of a preserved site

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Caixas, Occitanie
  • Place, Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Prieure de Serrabona
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Caixas

With a stay at this cottage in Caixas, you'll be on a river, and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Office Du Tourisme Aspres Thuir and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Caves Byrrh. .This cottage is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Domaine de La Perdrix.
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What's nearby

  • Orgues d'Ille-sur-Têt - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Prieure de Serrabona - 20 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Office de Tourisme d'Amelie-les-Bains - 39 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Gran Jonquera Outlet Mall and Shopping - 44 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Saint-Cyprien-Plage - 47 min drive - 48.6 km

Getting around

  • Perpignan Ille-sur-Tet Station - 15 min drive
  • Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'hostal - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Café de France - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪La Font - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar Le National - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Saveurs du Temps - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury cottage in the heart of a preserved site

Old forge from the eighteenth century renovated and converted into a beautiful loft style cottage. A queen size bed and two single size beds are available for a couple of adults and two children / teenagers. A baby bed can also be added, if needed. A modern kitchen with oven, gas cooker and fridge is available.

The private infinity pool offers panoramic views of the surrounding nature. Deckchairs and parasol on the wood terrace provide all the comfort to enjoy this peaceful corner of paradise. The area is south oriented and protected from the wind.

A private stone terrace is also reserved to our customers. It is surrounded by flowers and trees and has table and chairs to eat outside.

The serenity of a haven preserved in the bush with all modern amenities and an organic and gourmet catering service based on products from the garden. The country estate of fifteen hectares offers treks through the forest of cork oaks and along the Saint Amans river as well as panoramic views of the peak of Canigou and coastline.

We live in the main farmhouse a few steps from the cottage and we will be happy to facilitate the stay of our guests: laundry service on demand, exotic or Mediterranean food made from organic produce from our garden (we can easily suit particular applications: vegan, gluten free meal ...).
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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 not allowed
Note from host: Tous les animaux absolument interdits

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxury Cottage Heart Preserved Site
Luxury Heart Preserved Site Caixas
Luxury Heart Preserved Site
Luxury Cottage in the Heart of a Preserved Site Caixas
Luxury Cottage in the Heart of a Preserved Site Cottage
Luxury Cottage in the Heart of a Preserved Site Cottage Caixas

Luxury cottage in the heart of a preserved site Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nigel H., Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location and very tranquil

Incredibly remote and rural location with the best located pool I've experienced! (light salt water too which was lovely) Very helpful and pleasant owners (Francoise & Giacomo) who also left us in private. We were looking for a few tranquil and relaxing days with access to coast/towns and mountains during the day - this surpassed our expectations! very ecological with solar power etc. Tip; take a swim or sit by the pool after dark, the sky at night is breathtaking - highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tamar K.

This cottage is perfect!

We had a perfect stay here in tis beautiful cottage! The setting is beautiful, the attention to detail is beyond expectations, the pool is a dream, and the hosts are wonderful! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Sian W.

Beautifully presented property in stunning location

The property is a converted barn that has been restored very tastefully and to a very high standard. We were slightly disappointed that the overall 'minimalist' style meant that some of the basics were missing (limited storage space, no full size dinner plates, no kettle, no tin opener) but Francoise and Giacomo immediately accommodated our additional requests. It would also have enhanced our stay if some of the basics for cooking were provided (some other properties that we've stayed in have been well provisioned with basics such as herbs, seasoning and cooking oil, and it's a welcome addition when travelling abroad). But this is just a suggestion of what could be added - lack of salt and pepper certainly didn't detract at all from our stay! The property is in a beautiful location, well-placed for walking and visiting the surrounding area, and the pool was an added luxury to enjoy. We felt slightly overlooked when using the pool, as it beneath the front of the owners' house, but the owners took care to ensure we had the pool to ourselves whenever we wanted to use it. For those wanting somewhere completely private and quiet, you may find the proximity to the owners' house, and the occasional little bit of noise from their two small children distracting, but only something to bear in mind if complete solitude is what you're after; the peaceful rural location and access to private sitting areas in front of the property offer plenty of opportunity for quiet contemplation, and enjoyment of flocks of bee-eaters using the valley below. We took advantage of Francoise's culinary skills on one evening and enjoyed a wonderfully delicious meal, mostly comprising fresh organic produce from their own garden - highly recommended. Overall, it's a very lovely property in a wonderful location, with welcoming owners who are keen to let you experience their organic and eco-friendly lifestyle.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr nette und bemühte Gastgeber, absolute traumhafte Lage im absoluten Nirgendwo (wenn man das mag), wunderbarer Außenpool mit Panoramablick und ein sehr schönes Zimmer - für ein Pärchen! Denn die deutsche Übersetzung des französischen Inserats ist sehr irreführend. Es handelt sich um einen einzigen großen Raum, der sehr schön restauriert ist, der aber keinerlei Privatsphäre bietet (auch nicht in der Waschecke).Küche abgesehen von einem sehr guten, modernen Gasherd höchst sparsam ausgestattet.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

pauline c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Belle maison

L’habitation est très jolie , beaucoup de charme . La piscine incroyable, conforme à la description dans un écrin de verdure et avec le plus d’être traitée au sel , c’est agréable. La propriétaire très sympathique est pourvoyeuse de très bons plans dans les environs. . Un accueil agréable et une belle réactivité à certains problèmes rencontrés . Cependant Quelques bémols : il n’y a pas 2 chambres , il s’agit d’un « loft » où les lits des enfants ne sont sépares que d’un rideau ce qui n’est as très clair dans l’annonce. L’équipement n’est pas très «moderne ». Cafetière est une cafetière « moka » sans poignée. Pas de bouilloire, pas de sèche cheveux. Le matériel de cuisine est un peu daté. Et il y a des chiens dans le voisinage qui aboient très souvent. .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elhadi D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Belle découverte !

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour chez Françoise et Giacomo, leur gîte est calme et chaleureux. Idéal pour se ressourcer ! la région est magnifique. Belle découverte ! Merci à toute la Famille d’accueil pour leur accueil et leur sympathie ! Une certitude, hâte d’y retourner! Famille Djebbari
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacances à Caixas

Un lieu au calme, en plein coeur de la nature ! A moins d'une heure de plages et criques magnifiques (collioure, banyuls sur mer...), et de sites touristiques naturels (visite de chateaux, grottes, lacs...). Le site offre un accès à une piscine magnifique et entretenue. Toutefois le gite est non adapté en période d'extrêmes chaleurs (pas de climatisation).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maël S., France

Liked: Cleanliness

Dépaysant

L’ancienne forge du Mas de La Fariole se trouve en pleine nature. Entre mer et montagne, villages et oliveraies… une région incroyable. Françoise et Giacomo sont des hôtes adorables qui vous donneront toutes les infos dont vous aurez besoins lors de votre séjour. Nous recommandons !
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alberto D., Schweiz

Liked: Cleanliness

Der Pool

Der Pool ist das Herzstück. Einfach traumhaft schön. Sehr zuvorkommende und herzliche Gastgeber. Gerne wieder einmal.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

laurence T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Un site enchanteur, une très belle expérience

Le logement est très bien et conforme à l’annonce. Le lieu, même si un peu loin et impossible sans voiture, est merveilleux. Une piscine de rêve. Nos hôtes Françoise et Giacomo sont charmants et attentifs. Nous avons passé une très belle semaine et avons été conquis par ce lieu. Calme et beauté du paysage assurés 👍 Pour Françoise : un petit grille pain serait un plus 😉 Nous n’hésiterons pas à revenir
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monika A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr ruhige Lage, toller pool

Wir haben den Aufenthalt in caixas sehr genossen, sehr sympathische Vermieter, für ruhebedürftige Reisende gut geeignet, abgelegen und außergewöhnlicher Pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Un séjour en pleine nature

Dépaysement assuré et connexion à la nature dans un cadre idyllique. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour.

8/10 Good

Myriam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Très joli mais exigu

Sejour tres agreable. La maison et la piscine sont très jolies et loin de tout. A savoir que le terrain autour de la maison est exigu et les déplacements parfois sportifs. Un effort reste à faire sur l'accueil, trop succint.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Stefan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Erholung und Ruhe

Die sehr schön renovierte Unterkunft ist zweckmäßig eingerichtet und ist für 2 Personen ideal. Wer Ruhe sucht und dem hektischen Alltag entfliehen möchte ist hier richtig aufgehoben. Freilaufende Hühner und die Katzenfamilie sorgen für etwas Unterhaltung. Der Pool, den man für sich hat, ist zweifellos das Highlight. Francoise und Giacomo sind sehr nett und kümmern sich liebevoll um Ihre Gäste. Gerne wieder
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Esther v., Alphen aan den Rijn

Liked: Cleanliness

Droom zwembad

Heerlijke plek, bijna middle of nowhere! Lieve gastheer & vrouw. Klein min puntje is dat huis van de eigenaar vol zicht heeft op het zwembad, wat niet zichtbaar is op de foto’s
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Corinne G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Un merveilleux bain de nature

Pour tous les amoureux de la nature, un superbe endroit pour se reposer et pour les balades dans les Pyrénées que nous ouvrent chaleureusement leur deux jeunes propriétaires. Calme garanti.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karina A.

Nice cottage with an amazing pool located in the mountains

We had a perfect stay in the lovely and old cottage of Giacomo and his family. The pool is definitely a highlight with the amazing view over the mountains. The cottage was clean and perfectly equipped with everything u need for cooking and living. We recommend a stay to everyone who is looking for nature, silence and relaxing days in the mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Regina J.

sehr einfache Unterkunft in absolut ruhiger Lage in der Natur

Die sehr einfache Ferienunterkunft ist wunderschön restauriert, besteht aber praktisch nur aus einem großen Raum, die Waschecke ist nur durch einen schmiedeeisernen Paravent abgetrennt. Auch die gesamte Einrichtung ist schmiedeeisern. Leider gibt es innen und außen keine bequeme Sitzgelegenheit, sondern nur die wirklich sehr unbequemen schmiedeeisernen Stühle, die auf allen Fotos sichtbar sind. Elektrogeräte sind bis auf einen Fön nicht vorhanden, außerdem gibt es keine Handtücher. Kleinere Nachttisch- oder Leselampen wären wünschenswert.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

nathalie F., Champigny sur marne

Superbe gîte !

Très beau gîte en pleine nature, restauré avec soin, piscine très appréciée, repas réservé sur place simple, bon, copieux et bio (délicieux glaces et gâteaux maison). Accueil très agréable et attentif des propriétaires. Séjour parfait.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017