Villa Esperou, Modern, Air-Conditioned South of France Villa, with Heated Pool, Walking distance to Beaches and Restaurants in Collioure [PY006A]

Holiday villa in Collioure, South of France, with stunning sea views, private heated pool and 3 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, to sleep 6 adults and 2 children.

Official 4 star rating by French tourist board.

This holiday villa in Collioure, in Languedoc Roussillon, has been designed by an Architect who understands the joy of sea views! Finished in May 2016 to a very high standard this 3 bedroom villa is just a stone's throw from the Collioure beaches and local restaurants - what more could you want!

The contemporary open plan light and airy living area is surrounded by huge windows which offer amazing far reaching views of the Mediterranean.

A stunning glass floor above the living area leads to the upper terrace, the special glass blocks stay cool in the heat of the summer months. 

The 3 bedrooms are all en suite, air-conditioned and have views to the sea and horizon beyond.

This holiday villa is the perfect destination for a relaxing vacation in Collioure or exploring all this part of the South of France has to offer.

Air-Conditioned holiday Villa near the beach, Collioure, South of France

This attractive modern holiday villa is built on a hillside and to take advantage of the incredible views it has been constructed on various split levels so everyone can see the sea! Sleek lines, white and taupe colour scheme and the stylish interior are easy on the eye.

There are 15 steps leading down from the front door level to the open plan living area which has a contemporary sofa and matching armchair, flat screen TV with UK channels and state of the art fireplace. 

The living space has double aspect floor to ceiling, wall to wall, sliding doors giving out on to the glass walled terrace and pool area - the indoor/outdoor living concept at its best. The light in this room is enhanced by the unique glass panel ceiling - taking your eye to the sky.

A contemporary kitchen space is fully equipped and even has 2 ovens! and a large American style fridge freezer gives plenty of space for stocking the excellent local white wine! The kitchen island with breakfast bar and stools means you can eat your croissant, sip your coffee and admire the sea to sky view.

Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area with a table to seat 8, from where there are dreamy views out to the terrace and the Mediterranean.

Behind the dining area there is a Cinema room/study with UK TV, which has 2 sofa-beds (160cm each) offering extra accommodation. (There are no windows or air-con in this room, however there is a fan).

A pantry houses the washing machine and dryer.

An independent wc near the front door is accessible from the living area.

3 steps from the living area lead to Bedroom 1 - air-conditioned, opening on to the pool terrace with incredible sea views. There is an en suite shower and separate wc.

The Front door level

A spectacular glass floor takes you out on to a terrace which overlooks the sea, (if you suffer from vertigo you do not have to step on to the glass unless accessing the terrace).

To the left is Bedroom 2 - air-conditioned with a large king size bed (180cm) views over the sea and doors out on to a private terrace - just perfect for your morning tea or coffee. The en suite is clever in design with the wall being the beds headboard, behind this is a large walk-in shower and a vanity unit with double sinks. The wc is separate and behind a closed door.

5 steps lead up to Bedroom 3 - air-conditioned with a double bed (160cm), patio doors lead on to a private balcony, again with sea views. The en suite has a walk-in shower and vanity unit.

(Playroom/study behind the kitchen could be used as Bedroom 4).

Washing machine
Dishwasher
Tumble dryer
American style Fridge Freezer
2 Ovens 
Microwave
Electric kettle
Toaster
Iron
Hairdryer

Wi-Fi
TV in the living room - flat screen - UK TV

DVD in the living room

TV in the Cinema room - wall mounted screen with UK TV (can be watched independently from living room TV)

Air-conditioned throughout (except for the Cinema room/study)

Gas Fireplace 

Garden furniture 

BBQ (Gas) by the pool

Electronic entrance gates 2 parking spaces

The following can be arranged with advance notice and at an extra cost:

•Villa pre-stocking
•In-house chef
•Car hire
•Airport transfers
•Additional cleaning
•Caterers for private parties
•Babysitting
•Chauffeur services
•Day boat rental
•Massage and yoga

At the bottom of the garden there is a gate for access to the road, turn right and after approx 5 mins you will see the bus stop where there is a path leading down to a 'cove' beach - Baie des Rageurs. Alternatively turn left through the gate and when you reach the Trois Mas Hotel go down the steps to access the stony beach in front of the hotel which is open to the public.

Collioure holiday villa with stunning views and pool.

The villa can be accessed on foot from the beach road by a gate and by car the access is from the street via electronic gates and there is secure parking for 2 cars.

The main outdoor terrace has decking and the Architect has taken care to ensure uninterrupted sea views by surrounding it with glass panelling. For taking some sun there are sunloungers, for dining alfresco a dining table and chairs and a BBQ and Plancha - time to nominate your Chef!

The 7m x 4m private heated pool is on the main terrace and is treated with salt, swim to the end and admire the expansive view from the water!

2 of the bedrooms have their own terraces and there is another across the glass floor!

The garden is on different levels so not suitable for children's games etc. Access to the lower garden is gated.

At the bottom of the garden there is a gate for access to the road, turn right and after approx 5 mins you will see the bus stop where there is a path leading down to a 'cove' beach - Baie des Rageurs. Alternatively turn left through the gate and when you reach the Trois Mas Hotel go down the steps to access the stony beach in front of the hotel which is open to the public.

What to do whilst staying at this Collioure Luxury Villa.

Collioure has been and still is, a source of inspiration for artists. Writers, poets, singers and painters fall under its charm - famous names such as Picasso, Matisse, Derain (the Masters of Fauvism - the style of Les Fauves - wild brushwork and strident colours), Dufy Chagall, Marquet - set up their easels here and immortalized the small Catalan harbour in their works.

With numerous galleries and many artists' from all over the world, Collioure still is the ”City of Painters", the "village of light". In the old quarter, a myriad of narrow alleys, steps, tall, brightly painted houses, tumbling bougainvillea and geraniums, artists studios, small shops are delight to wander round, very different now from the days when fishermen and sailors lived there, the smell of salting anchovies heavy on the air, open drains running down the cobbles, washing slung from house to house. The brilliant colouring of the houses began with the fishermen using up paint left over from decorating their Catalan Barques, boats, in those days, taking priority over houses.

Dotted all around Collioure are 12 picture frames on stands, steps allow you to look through the frame and each one gives a differing view of the famous clocher of Collioure.

Street performers and entertainers abound in the summer holiday months, evenings are alive with entertainment - festivals and fireworks galore. Restaurants to suit every taste. Don’t miss the bar in the legendary Hotel des Templiers where the walls are hard to see so close together are the paintings.

Under the plane trees every Wednesday and Sunday a lively market takes place. The other most famous attraction are the Anchovies!

For centuries, a much sought-after treasure of nature has been part of Collioure's traditions: anchovies. This fish is the basis for many typical Catalan dishes and is still prepared in the original traditional manner. Because of this culinary tradition the French ministries of culture and agriculture granted Collioure an award called ”site remarquable du goût” (”site of culinary excellence”). The exceeding dexterity of the women who filet the tiny blue fishes is remarkable. No machine has ever been used for the different steps of processing: salting, removing the heads, gutting, filleting, packing and conserving. No matter whether the anchovies are plain, salted, in vinegar, or in oil, they make a delicious starter.

This is also a remarkable wine-growing area between the Mediterranean Sea and the foothills of the Pyrenees - the districts of Collioure, Port-Vendres, Banyuls, and Cerbère.

From these grapes the A.O.C. wines Banyuls and Collioure are produced. Take a moment when raising your glass to the hard labour involved making these wines due to the steep slopes on which the vines grow and can only be worked by hand.

Don't forget to try the local Croquants - hand made almond biscuits!

The Museum of Modern Art in Collioure was founded by Jean Peské in 1930. Antonio Machado, the great Spanish Poet, fled Franco's Spain in 1939 exiled himself in Collioure until his death - his memory is still honoured by inviting entries in an international poetry competition every February.

Collioure's village festivals celebrate their roots the Catalan culture is maintained and passed on through language, dances (like the Sardana), and music (like the cobles - dance musicians with historic shawms - woodwind instruments).  The Festival of St Vincent, around 15th August, is a sight to see - magnificent fireworks and pontoons floating from the Chateau Royal walls.

Forts surrounding Collioure are many: Miradou, St Elme, Dugommier, Carre and Rond. And of these the only one still in use militarily is Fort Miradou. Transformed by Vauban out of an ancient medieval chateau it is now the Centre National d’Entrainement Commando, possibly most beautiful garrison in France, at least in terms of position.

Both Collioure and Port-Vendres are deep sea ports with Marinas with berths available for boats and super yachts from 5m-80m length.

The Spanish Border is not far - why not pop over for some Tapas!

For more information about this region, please refer to our Languedoc Regional Guide

ACCESS

For information on reaching Languedoc, please refer to our South France Travel Information Guide

40 minutes to Perpignan Airport (Ryanair, Flybe)

75 minutes to Girona Airport, Spain (Ryanair)

90 minutes to Carcassonne Airport - (Ryanair to Stansted, East Midlands, Glasgow Prestwick, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, Manchester, Cork and Dublin).

South of France by Rail:
Station at Perpignan

Luxury South of France Villa walking distance to the town of Collioure

Approx 15 minutes' walk to the centre of Collioure where you will find a small supermarket, shops, cafes, restaurants and boutiques.

Lively market every Wednesday and Sunday under the plane trees.

5 minute walk to the beach at Baie des Rageurs
3 more beaches in Collioure village, where you can sit in one of the cafes along the beachfront and watch the world go by.
10 minute drive to Plage de Paulilles with winery and restaurant

Close by is the renowned Restaurant La Voile de Neptune Hotel Relais des Trois Mas, and next door on the beach is La Plage aux Mouettes - nearest Restaurant - 2 minutes walk Le 5ème Péché is a Japanese Chef influenced restaurant in Collioure centre Au Casot Restaurant on St Vincent Plage - looks very casual on the beach - very good for fresh fish and sumptuous deserts - worth the walk over.

Headland walks with fantastic views around Collioure and Port-Vendres Local Vineyards offering degustations.

The Anchovy factories/shops selling the local speciality.

A visit to Port-Vendres Fish market "Cote Catalan Poissonerie" is well worth it.

Nearby activities include:
Golf, equestrian, tennis, boat charter, scooter/bike hire.

The coastal path from Collioure to Banyuls around the rugged headland is well travelled. There is a Biodiversarium in Banyuls.

Close to the Scuba Diving waters of the Golfe du Lion.

Boat and Bike Hire in Collioure