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Large House, Heated Pool*, Stunning Views, Edge of Village, Close to Coast
Arles-sur-Tech, Occitanie

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9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful break
Our family of four and the dog spent a lovely two weeks at La Paloma. The place is immediately relaxing and close to a lovely village with a couple of good restaurants and shops for most things you need. The pool area is fantastic and the boules track and table tennis were great for the kids. Wi-Fi was strong enough for video calls too. John was a fantastic host and super helpful when our car broke down on the way down to Arles - really appreciated. He really went out of his way to make sure we were OK and nothing was too much trouble during our stay. Thanks so much for a lovely stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sophie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in beautiful location
10 of us stayed in this lovely property. The accommodation is split into two - the main living area upstairs and a flat with two bedrooms and a small kitchen downstairs. Location is great. Amazing views. Lots of local shops in easy walking distance.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

clare l.

Views to die for!!
A great property for a large family as you can hire both levels. We stayed with our family of 3 generations and all really enjoyed the house, pool and garden. There are quite a few steps up to the house which is not ideal for elderly parents and little ones, but the views over the mountains are so amazing that it makes it so worth the climb. The house is very comfortable and very well equipped - everything seems to have been thought about . Our 6 children loved the pool, gardens and table tennis table and the board games in the evenings. The location is fantastic as it is so quiet, but you are only a couple of minutes walk from the village with it's shops and cafes. John ,the owner was so very helpful and even found us a local vet for our dog. Overall, a super holiday home in a beautiful area
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Many thanks for your kind words Claire. It was a pleasure to have you here. We look forward to having you (and the dog!) back at La Paloma soon. John

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Fantastic villa with impressive views and a great location...
We have just returned from a fantastic week at La Paloma - we were 7 adults and 4 children and the house was more than spacious enough. The facilities are as clearly explained, and more than comfortable, with plenty of crockery and cutlery to cater for meals, and the convenience of dishwashers to help with the clean up. The best facility was by far was the pool - separate enough from the house that the kids couldn't accidently fall in - a great feature that was used daily. The BBQ got lots of use, with the dining mostly happening on the main terrace. The house was clean and generally well maintained, although the main villa is better appointed then the apartment downstairs. The only negative was that the TV wasn't getting reception, but that wasn't a significant problem - you're not on holiday to watch TV! The centre of Arles-sur-Tech is only a few minutes' walk away and offers a small Spar store for the essentials, a couple of restaurants and the expected patisserie, charcuterie amongst others. The Abbaye is worth a visit - very beautiful and peaceful. You need to go a little further for a larger supermarket (we went to the one in Céret - about 20 mins drive). The owner (John) is quick to answer questions and in general great to deal with - we will be recommending La Paloma to friends and family looking for a spacious house to accommodate a large group of people, in a beautiful setting and offering great value.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks for your feedback Nick. We enjoyed having you at La Paloma. We only added the BBQ for the 2016 season so are delighted that is was a success. We totally agree with your views about TV on holiday, but are happy to report it is now working well and even has a Google Chromecast so you can access Netflix on it! We look forward to seeing you, and/or your friends and family back at La Paloma soon.

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice 2 weeks in France
We had 2 great weeks in the house lovely pool nice and quiet place close to local grocery, bakery and butcher
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Thanks Peter, it was a pleasure to have you at La Paloma. Kind regards John

10/10 Excellent

Youcef T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour au calme.
Villa agréable et très fonctionnel. Hôte très aimable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2021
Salut Youcef Nous espérons que vous passerez un agréable moment à La Paloma. Nous avons apprécié que vous restiez avec nous. Nous serons très heureux si vous revenez. Merci beaucoup pour votre excellente critique. Bien à vous John

10/10 Excellent

Karima A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grande maison au calme
Nous avons passé de bons moments en famille. La maison possède une belle terrasse et a beaucoup de couchage. Seul bémol la pression de l’eau et le nettoyage de la piscine qui peuvent être améliorés
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2020
Merci pour votre avis. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez terminé votre séjour chez nous. Nous avons installé une pompe pour améliorer la pression de l'eau. Nous avons mis en place un nouveau système d'inspection pour nous assurer que la piscine est nettoyée tous les jours. Nous avons hâte de vous revoir à La Paloma.

6/10 Okay

Geneviève G.

Belle propriété qui merite plus d'entretien et de renovation
Beau site, spacieux, equipement complet mais souvent vétuste, dommage. Entretien de la piscine à revoir totalement.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Merci pour votre avis. Nous avons noté vos problèmes et nous les réparerons pour la saison prochaine. Nous avons mis en place de nouvelles dispositions pour le nettoyage de la piscine.

8/10 Good

veronique C.

Très chouette location parfaitement proche de la mer et des montagnes. Commerces faciles d’accès.
Localisation parfaite. Nous étions 2 familles avec 7 enfants au total. Pas de soucis de place. Piscine bien placee.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Merci pour votre avis. Si vous souhaitez revenir cette année, veuillez nous en informer. Nous pouvons offrir des prix spéciaux aux clients revenant. Sincères amitiés John John Biggs 00 44 (0) 7973 214646

8/10 Good

FRANCISCO DE ASIS M.

Ben situada per fer sortides a la zona
Tranquila i bones vistes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

sabrina G.

calme
très bel endroit , vue magnifique . belle piscine . Maison très bien équipée . Dommage qu'il y ai 2 chambres sans fenêtre . très bon séjour
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Merci pour votre avis. Si vous souhaitez revenir cette année, veuillez nous en informer. Nous pouvons offrir des prix spéciaux aux clients revenant. Sincères amitiés John John Biggs 00 44 (0) 7973 214646

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Fantastic house with astonishing wives
We stayed 2 fantastics weeks, totat 3 families with 5 kids in total between 2-5 years old. cooked many nice dinners and enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Patricia H.

Casa para familias y grupos grandes
Hemos estado una semana un grupo de 10 personas entre adultos y niños y alquilamos tanto la casa como el apartamento. La casa es espaciosa, hay suficientes habitaciones y baños para estar cómodamente y con independencia. La decoración es muy sencilla, tal como se ve en las fotos y hay gran cantidad de menaje de cocina. La piscina es muy agradable, la temperatura del agua muy buena. Por estar rodeada de jardín y plantas, nos hemos encontrado con muchos mosquitos, sería bueno tener mosquiteras en las ventanas. y quizá más ventiladores, ya que hemos estado en una semana de ola de calor. El propietario resolvió rápidamente un pequeño contratiempo, está muy pendiente y contesta con rapidez. Hemos tenido una buena estancia.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Hi Patricia Many thanks for your kind words about La Paloma. You suggestions for improvements were very useful and we will see if we can incorporate them for next season. I am glad that you found he kitchen well equipped and the that pool was warm. Kind regards John

10/10 Excellent

Karine b.

Havre de paix à proximité de nombreux sites
Maison pleine de charme, grande et fonctionnelle ; un propriétaire adorable ; une vue idyllique, au coeur de l'arrière pays de Collioure...à recommander !
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Translation: 'Haven of peace near many sites. House full of charm, large and functional; An adorable owner; An idyllic view, in the heart of the hinterland of Collioure ... to recommend!' Owner response: You are very kind, thank you very much. We look forward to welcoming you back to La Paloma.