Family villa & retreat - well-supplied, heated infinity pool, 50 acrs near Céret
About this villa rental
Traditional Catalan farmhouse, transformed by its owners into a cherished family house and renovated to high standards, with marble tiled bathrooms, tiled stone floors, Catalan antiques and ironwork, amazing views, perfect serenity and original artwork. It has two unique double bedrooms overlooking the mountains, with one freestanding bath and 2 walk-in showers. Due to its cool air and stunning vistas, and its adjoining buildings were the summer retreat of the 19th c. Bishop Soubiranne (his palace is in the center of Ceret). Arrive via a winding mountain road (15-20 min/5 miles from Ceret), past deep ravines and ravishing views. A private road provides access, and the Mas nestles among old stone terraces, meadows, and oak and sweet chestnut forests. Rare privacy, real wildlife, spring water and pure nature with close proximity to Ceret! The Mas has a well equipped stainless steel kitchen and master bedroom with antiques and a freestanding bath plus walk-in shower. An artisan-designed spiral staircase leads to a spacious double height 'sejour' with fireplace and antique desks, and on this level there is also an ensuite double bedroom. A video player andTV are provided with complimentary videos. Level three is a mezzanine with French country beds. The outdoor terrace has a full size dining table shadowed by grapevines and jasmine and also boasts two large figs and a BBQ. A brief uphill walk leads to a landscaped stone terrace and 6 x 12m, heat pump-supplied infinity pool. A pool house with kitchen allows for spellbinding poolside dining as the sun sets to the west behind Mount Canigou. There is a separate wood fired grill area and the large pool terrace also offers umbrellas, sunbeds and the shade of giant oaks. Large parties and weddings have taken place here, but you will have it to yourself. There is a swing, a tree fort and benches throughout the property, which comprises four hectares of meadows and 18 of forested land. Many mountain walks are possible straight from the breakfast table. Equally perfect for family gatherings or quiet contemplation, this property offers satelite internet and a barn with table tennis. The location of Mas Soubiranne is invariably cooler at 700 m above the valley, yet the town is perfectly accessible for dinner reservations. The owners heroically plant and maintain rustic gardens around the property favouring primrose and wild roses, fig trees, olives, laurel, hydrangeas, oleander and copious lavender. In the springtime the cherry trees are laden with fruit. There are also apple and quince on the stone terraced orchards as well as walnuts and chestnuts.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
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Villa in Céret
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(19 Reviews)
5.0
What a beautiful place La Mas is. We totally loved our week long stay. The pool is sensational and we spent almost all of our time in and out of it. The views are sublime. The house itself is lovely and brilliantly well equipped. We could not have asked for more. Thank you for having us. We felt very privileged and lucky to have enjoyed this place.
5.0
We had a wonderful holiday at Mas Sobirana. The views, especially from the infinity pool, are spectacular. It takes your breath away each time you see it. The house is also really lovely: it has rustic charm combined with a very well-equipped kitchen. The only issue we had was the heat at night, which I believe was highly unusual. Usually the mountain air cools the house down in the evening but the weather was so excessively hot that it ended up be very warm inside at night, which is obviously not ideal for sleeping! The gorgeous Catalan town of Céret is only about 15m drive, and well worth visiting. We had a superb lunch at Fred’s in town. The drive between the house and Céret is very windy - as you’d expect - but perfectly straightforward if you drive carefully.
5.0
Très beau séjour d'hiver
Comme prévu : propriété calme et isolée dans la montagne, ce que nous recherchions. Avec néanmoins la possibilité de partir visiter la côte.
4.0
Emplacement splendide
Lieu superbe, isolé, au calme, vue magnifique sur le Canigou; prévoir les courses à l’avance! Sur place il n’y a pas d’accueil, les clés sont à récupérer dans une boîte et les indications pour arriver sont un peu confuses. La propriétaire est charmante mais habite un peu loin ( Grande Bretagne). A recommander pour les amoureux de la nature! Randonnées et canyons nombreux!
4.0
Une maison superbe typique dans un cadre enchanteur
Malgré la météo capricieuse et souvent pluvieuse et quelques petits soucis, le sejour a été agréable : nombreux choix de ballades pédestres, proximité de l’Espagne et de lieux culturels, nature magnifique,…. La maison est très bien équipée, décorée et meublée avec beaucoup de goût,…un vrai bonheur pour se reposer, lire, profiter des amis,
5.0
Emplacement exceptionnel et une piscine magnfique
Nous avons passé 10 jours de rêve
A refaire absolument.
5.0
We had a lovely time at the house, thoroughly enjoying the pool, the views, the cooking and eating arrangements, especially the well equipped kitchen. The house has a great blend of sunny and shady spots and is really relaxed. Excellent walks to hand for the more energetic. We would love to come back!
5.0
Séjour pleine nature au top!
Le mas est vraiment magnifique! La bâtisse est superbe et très bien équipée. On ne capte pas la télé mais ça ne manque pas.
Les pièces sont spacieuses.
La piscine juste parfaite: grande, très bien entretenue avec une vue imprenable sur le Pic du Canigou, le pool house qui permet de ne pas retourner dans la maison ce qui est pratique car la piscine surplombe la maison et est donc en hauteur, ce n’est pas du tout dérangeant.
Seul petit hic ; le manque d’entretien des chemins qui empêche d’explorer tout le domaine. Mais vraiment ça ne gâche rien!
Nous captions la 3G ou 4G, on passait de temps en temps sur le réseau espagnol mais rarement.
Wifi suffisant pour lire les mails et voir ce qu’il y a autour et faire un drive pour vos courses. Utilisation quotidienne mais pas de streaming ou téléchargement.
Les échanges avec Karen sont super! Elle est très réactive, arrangeante et s’inquiète de savoir si tout se passe bien pour vous.
Aucun problème de communication même si elle est anglaise et pas de problème pour le règlement en livres sterling non plus .
Personnel d’entretien de la piscine dispo si besoin et une dame pour le changement du linge entre les 2 semaines.
40 minutes de Collioure
Leclerc et Intermarché à 20 minutes en voiture .
Route de montagne praticable, une fois qu’on l’a déjà faite après ça va tout seul! Quand on est passager il suffit d’admirer c’est magnifique!
5.0
Amazing stay
We had a lovely time at the house, thoroughly enjoying the pool, the views, the cooking and eating arrangements, especially the well equipped kitchen. The house has a great blend of sunny and shady spots and is really relaxed. Excellent walks to hand for the more energetic. We would love to come back!
5.0
Excellent séjour au Mas Soubiranne
La maison est très bien équipée. Il ne manque rien. Cuisine parfaite!
On déjeune ou dîne sur une très agréable terrasse ombragée attenante à celle ci.
A noter qu’ il y avait déjà des denrées de base à notre arrivée, c est très agréable et convivial.
Chambres et sanitaires absolument impeccables et confortables.
Salon vaste avec une belle hauteur sous plafond.
Décoration sobre et de bon goût .
Aucune nuisances sonores ( route, avions etc). Juste le silence.
Un voisin habite assez près de la maison mais il est extrêmement discret.
La piscine est juste géniale
Immense, chauffée et à débordement avec une vue sur les montagnes extraordinaire !
C est le grand plus de cette propriété.
Eau à 28 degrés, pool house et elle tres bien protégée par une barrière métallique pour les plus jeunes enfants.
Située sur le haut de la propriété, vous vous baignez en toute discrétion et tranquillité.
Une grande terrasse et un coin barbecue complètent le tableau.
Un parasol supplémentaire serait par contre assez utile car le soleil est très généreux.
Ne pas hésiter à mettre la bâche de protection chaque soir pour garder la chaleur de l eau et éviter ainsi de trop solliciter la pompe à chaleur.
La campagne environnante est enchanteresse, préservée de toute pollution.
Abeilles, papillons, sanglier, fouine,glouton, brebis, et des champignons !
Mnnn les girolles !
De nombreuse balades s’offrent à vous depuis la maison.
A signaler :
La maison est assez isolée,le débit internet est donc moyen .
Aménagée sur 3 niveaux, elle n est pas adaptée aux personnes à mobilité réduite.
Il faut 20 bonnes minutes pour accéder à Ceret ... donc... ne pas oublier le sel :-)
En résumé, si vous voulez passer des vacances en pleine nature, au calme et avec tout le confort, allez y les yeux fermés.
La propriétaire habite Londres mais elle répond très vite et avec beaucoup de bienveillance à toutes vos demandes et questions. Aucun soucis. Elle parle assez bien français.
La femme de ménage qui vient en fin de séjour est également très sympathique.
Bref ... des bonnes vacances !
Enjoy.
5.0
Every morning you waken at this Mas is silent, and filled with the fragrance of flowers and then with birdsong. It is a totally private refuge, yet only a 15 to 20 min drive (with gorgeous views) to the village. The property is extensive. There are 2 barbecues and a pool house in addition to the main house. We spent most afternoons and evenings by the infinity pool enjoying the view.
The house is beautifully decorated with interesting antiques and artwork from the area. Much to do at the beach and in neighboring towns but in the heat of summer 2018 we were so relieved to enjoy the cool mountain air at Mas Soubiranne and leave the traffic and crowds of the valley behind.
Great value for the money spent. Don't rely on Internet streaming as the amount is limited, but do prepare to teach the kids about butterflies and wild boar tracks, ripening chestnuts and apples and how water comes from a spring.
A wonderful and rare holiday home.
5.0
This is a unique and charming property with every amenity one could want
Every morning you waken at this Mas is silent, and filled with the fragrance of flowers and then with birdsong. It is a totally private refuge, yet only a 15 to 20 min drive (with gorgeous views) to the village. The property is extensive. There are 2 barbecues and a pool house in addition to the main house. We spent most afternoons and evenings by the infinity pool enjoying the view.
The house is beautifully decorated with interesting antiques and artwork from the area. Much to do at the beach and in neighboring towns but in the heat of summer 2018 we were so relieved to enjoy the cool mountain air at Mas Soubiranne and leave the traffic and crowds of the valley behind.
Great value for the money spent. Don't rely on Internet streaming as the amount is limited, but do prepare to teach the kids about butterflies and wild boar tracks, ripening chestnuts and apples and how water comes from a spring.
A wonderful and rare holiday home.
5.0
6 of us (4 adults, 2 children aged 6 and 8) visited for a week at the end of August and had a really fantastic time. The property itself is lovely: great, well-equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms and huge lounge area. We spent a lot of time up by the pool, the views have to be seen to fully-appreciate them, and sitting outside reading. A lovely relaxing place. It's definitely off the beaten track, about a 15 min, at times precipitous, drive from Ceret, a town we all loved (particularly the boys who spent half their time in the crystal shop or camping out at the creperie). We visited Girona (about an hour away) and ventured over to Collioure although it properly hosed it down that day. It's a great base for visiting loads of places and I'd love to return. In the meantime we all have lots of happy memories to remember.
5.0
Gorgeous place to stay
6 of us (4 adults, 2 children aged 6 and 8) visited for a week at the end of August and had a really fantastic time. The property itself is lovely: great, well-equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms and huge lounge area. We spent a lot of time up by the pool, the views have to be seen to fully-appreciate them, and sitting outside reading. A lovely relaxing place. It's definitely off the beaten track, about a 15 min, at times precipitous, drive from Ceret, a town we all loved (particularly the boys who spent half their time in the crystal shop or camping out at the creperie). We visited Girona (about an hour away) and ventured over to Collioure although it properly hosed it down that day. It's a great base for visiting loads of places and I'd love to return. In the meantime we all have lots of happy memories to remember.
5.0
The villa is super comfortable and well equipped with beautiful infinity swimming pool. A great base for exploring French Pyreenes and northern Catalonia. Set 20 minutes up the mountains from Ceret, it is a perfect retreat from city life, but you do need a car that can handle the path up to the house!
5.0
A stunning villa, with breathtaking views over the Pyrenees.
The villa is super comfortable and well equipped with beautiful infinity swimming pool. A great base for exploring French Pyreenes and northern Catalonia. Set 20 minutes up the mountains from Ceret, it is a perfect retreat from city life, but you do need a car that can handle the path up to the house!
5.0
Beautiful house in an magical place
We were two families (total of 7 persons, with children 12-16 years old) staying a week in June. We enjoyed every second of our stay. The house is charming and very well equipped. Everything we needed was there, and more. And everything seemed chosen with love. We had our meals under the pergola outside the kitchen, looking out over the mountains. The pool area is amazing, with stunning views. We planned to do hiking, but it was too hot (july temperatures in June), we took some nice morning walks instead. There are trails just outside the property.
It is a quiet and beautiful place in the middle of the wilderness. And with the nice little town Ceret (don't miss the saturday market!) within 20 minutes drive down the mountain (a bit scary!). The sea is also not far away, and we spent two days exploring the little coastal towns (our favorites: Coulliore and Banyuls) and the nearby beaches (Paulille was our favorite, with two nice restaurants).
We found the listing of Mas Soubiranne accurate. The property was clean and very well maintained. We would definitely recommend this property to friends and relatives. We hope to come back!
Nina and Co.
3.0
On se ressource !
Nous avons passé 1 semaine dans ce joli coin, mais nous aurions aimé savoir à l'avance que nous serions coupés de tout : Le téléphone, internet et la télévision. Le téléphone parce que trop près de l'Espagne, nous avions basculé sur le réseau espagnol. Internet car limités à 1/2 h sur la semaine (par satellite ce n'est pas en illimité). Et la télévision (en pleine semaine de jeux olympiques!) parce que nous n'avions accès à aucune chaîne. Dommage...
Par ailleurs, le coin est superbe. Une vue à couper le souffle ! tout particulièrement au niveau de la piscine (la propriété est sur 3 niveaux, de même que la maison). Les couchers de soleil y sont superbes. La maison n'est pas très pratique du fait de ses 3 niveaux d'habitation, mais très bien aménagée et équipée.
Concernant l'environnement, l'accès par la route n'est pas aisé et les 7 kms qui nous séparent de Céret semblent bien longs à parcourir.
Pour les amateurs de randonnée, il y en a de nombreuses aux alentours et également au départ de la maison en montant vers le col de Fontfrède.
5.0
Lovely house, fantastic location, great pool
great views, great pool, house very easy to live in. Great walks, lots to see nearby.
5.0
We enjoyed a three generation holiday in this beautiful, traditional French farmhouse with its modern but impressively sympathetic interior. The house set up was all that we needed and more besides; a lovely terrace for outside eating and reading with a much higher and more dramatic terrace adjacent to the swimming pool. The pool itself was very cold as it was only opened for the season during our stay but this did not stop the children from spending their time there. The views from the pool over Canigou are stunning and we enjoyed a few sun downers there. The road up to the property is a bit alarming at first but ok if you drive carefully - there are lots of passing spaces and actually not much traffic. We found Ceret difficult to navigate during our first day and got slightly lost finding the property, however, like all places, it was easy to find when you know how! Wifi wasn't functioning, much to the annoyance of the teenaged members of the party..we also found Wifi difficult to access in the town too but there were lots of good things to do in Ceret and some delightful restaurants for lazy lunches. We would happily holiday here again, in fact some of us would quite like to move in permanently!
5.0
Stunning mountainside house
We enjoyed a three generation holiday in this beautiful, traditional French farmhouse with its modern but impressively sympathetic interior. The house set up was all that we needed and more besides; a lovely terrace for outside eating and reading with a much higher and more dramatic terrace adjacent to the swimming pool. The pool itself was very cold as it was only opened for the season during our stay but this did not stop the children from spending their time there. The views from the pool over Canigou are stunning and we enjoyed a few sun downers there. The road up to the property is a bit alarming at first but ok if you drive carefully - there are lots of passing spaces and actually not much traffic. We found Ceret difficult to navigate during our first day and got slightly lost finding the property, however, like all places, it was easy to find when you know how! Wifi wasn't functioning, much to the annoyance of the teenaged members of the party..we also found Wifi difficult to access in the town too but there were lots of good things to do in Ceret and some delightful restaurants for lazy lunches. We would happily holiday here again, in fact some of us would quite like to move in permanently!
5.0
We had a fantastic and very relaxing holiday here. The house is lovely, and well equipped, with comfortable beds, everything you need in the kitchen and great showers. The living room is huge with big sofas and an open fire, which was very welcome when the cloud came down (2014 was a bad summer). It is, as you can see in the photos, close to the house in front, and the neighbours weren't very thrilled when our children played noisily in the small front garden. But the pool - set well behind and above the house - was (seemingly) out of their earshot and we spent fabulous days up there, enjoying the astonishing view. It's a bit of drive into town - the charming Ceret - but that was fine as we didn't feel the need to leave very often. For those that do want to leave, and who have children, I'd recommend the swimming lake just outside Ceret. There's loads of space there; you can swim for free, or pay to whizz across the water on a zipwire.
5.0
gorgeous views from the pool
We had a fantastic and very relaxing holiday here. The house is lovely, and well equipped, with comfortable beds, everything you need in the kitchen and great showers. The living room is huge with big sofas and an open fire, which was very welcome when the cloud came down (2014 was a bad summer). It is, as you can see in the photos, close to the house in front, and the neighbours weren't very thrilled when our children played noisily in the small front garden. But the pool - set well behind and above the house - was (seemingly) out of their earshot and we spent fabulous days up there, enjoying the astonishing view. It's a bit of drive into town - the charming Ceret - but that was fine as we didn't feel the need to leave very often. For those that do want to leave, and who have children, I'd recommend the swimming lake just outside Ceret. There's loads of space there; you can swim for free, or pay to whizz across the water on a zipwire.
5.0
The property is amazing - very well equipped and plenty of room for a family of 5. Our favorite spot was the pool and the pool area. You can happily while away most of a day there. The pool is generous in size so plenty of room for three children to be jumping in and out of and the views from the terrace are quite simply breathtaking.
It takes a good 20 minutes to drive down the mountain to Ceret which is a lovely town with lots of character and a trip to the coast takes just under an hour to reach.
A very relaxing holiday and a beautiful spot in the world.
5.0
Family break to Ceret
The property is amazing - very well equipped and plenty of room for a family of 5. Our favorite spot was the pool and the pool area. You can happily while away most of a day there. The pool is generous in size so plenty of room for three children to be jumping in and out of and the views from the terrace are quite simply breathtaking.
It takes a good 20 minutes to drive down the mountain to Ceret which is a lovely town with lots of character and a trip to the coast takes just under an hour to reach.
A very relaxing holiday and a beautiful spot in the world.
5.0
An exquisite and unique holiday home - which gave us an unforgettable week in the sun - a beautiful and exciting farmhouse conversion of grand proportions, with extraordinarily attentive owners, plus a manager in the local town of Ceret, close at hand for local knowledge and help. The location is astonishingly beautiful. Wonderful walks. Delicious fruits for plucking. Altogether, great for the spirit, for the family and for the health. Couldn't ask for more. Refreshingly far from the madding crowds - peace to enjoy the mountains, air and delicious foods of the region. A rare gem. As for the salt water infinity pool - how will any other pool compare? What luxury! Best kept a secret!.....
5.0
An exquisite and unique holiday home
An exquisite and unique holiday home - which gave us an unforgettable week in the sun - a beautiful and exciting farmhouse conversion of grand proportions, with extraordinarily attentive owners, plus a manager in the local town of Ceret, close at hand for local knowledge and help. The location is astonishingly beautiful. Wonderful walks. Delicious fruits for plucking. Altogether, great for the spirit, for the family and for the health. Couldn't ask for more. Refreshingly far from the madding crowds - peace to enjoy the mountains, air and delicious foods of the region. A rare gem. As for the salt water infinity pool - how will any other pool compare? What luxury! Best kept a secret!.....
FAQs
How much does this villa cost compared to others in Céret?
The average price for a rental in Céret is $123 per night. This rental is $518 above the average.
Is parking included with this villa?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Family villa & retreat - well-supplied, heated infinity pool, 50 acrs near Céret. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this villa?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Family villa & retreat - well-supplied, heated infinity pool, 50 acrs near Céret. Enjoy the water!
Is Family villa & retreat - well-supplied, heated infinity pool, 50 acrs near Céret pet friendly?
Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Family villa & retreat - well-supplied, heated infinity pool, 50 acrs near Céret?
We found 16 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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