This large villa is situated on the lower slopes of the Alberes mountains, 300m above sea level, one mile from the ancient village of Laroque des Alberes where there are two boulangeries, a butcher, a small supermarket (selling fresh milk!), a hairdresser, a post office and a chemist.  There are also four restaurants, two bars and two newsagents, one being a tabac.

There are stunning views, from the first floor balcony, over the plain of Roussillon, and from the roof terrace over the garage it is possible to see the Mediterranean.  It is 20kms from Perpignan and 20 minutes from Spain, where most people go to buy cheaper petrol, cigarettes and spirits.  It is approximately 1 hour from Girona where there is another airport with regular cheap flights from many UK airports.  Barcelona is about a 2.5 hour drive away.

The property benefits from the use of a communal swimming pool from June to September and a tennis court which is open all year.  There is also a table tennis room next to the swimming pool.  The pool and tennis court are a 3 minute walk from the villa and they are only used by residents and visitors to the Domaine.  The Alberes mountains offer plenty of opportunities for walking.  The area is surrounded by vineyards and there are many opportunities for wine tasting.  Just below the Domaine there is a farm shop which specialises in almonds, chocolate and honey but it also sells many regional products.

The villa is on two floors.  On the upper floor there is a fully equipped kitchen with a sink, gas hob, extractor fan, large refrigerator with freezer, a dishwasher and an electric oven.  There is also a large sitting/dining room on this level with a ceiling mounted fan, and a television with a DVD player, but you are asked to respect the other residents of the Domaine by not playing any music too loudly.  There are two bedrooms on this floor, one with twin beds and one with a double bed. There is also toilet and shower room on this floor.  Outside there is a terrace with a stone built barbecue.  The balcony has several chairs where you can admire the view over breakfast.  There is also a cot available.

On the lower floor there are two bedrooms which each lead into a bathroom with a toilet and shower.  One bedroom on this floor has twin beds and the other has a double bed.  Next to the double bedroom there is a utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer.  Outside there is another terrace with garden furniture.

The villa benefits from gas central heating which makes it suitable for winter lettings, being close to ski slopes.

You are asked to provide duvet covers, sheets, pillowcases, towels and tea towels.

The charge for renting the villa is from £800.  On booking you are asked to send a £200 deposit, with the balance payable, 6 weeks before the booking commences. A security deposit of £150 will be required on arrival and will be returned the end of your holiday if there have been no breakages.  You will be given the name of a caretaker who you can contact if you have any problems.

The address of the villa is:  4 Allee des Trois Termes, Domaine des Alberes, 66740, Laroque des Alberes.