La Paloma is a haven of peace and tranquillity. You will breakfast on the terrace gazing across the valley at the spectacular views and then take a short walk to the village for the bars, shops and restaurants.
After a day around the pool your party can gather in the large modern kitchen and share the pleasure of preparing the evening meal together. You will luxuriate in one of the modern bathrooms before sitting on the terrace stargazing after the sun goes down on another perfect day.
The space
Meal times are always the highlight of the day at La Paloma. There are several terraces to choose from for lunch providing shade or sun as required. As dinner time approaches party members drift back from the activities of the day and congregate in the large kitchen to share stories and help prepare the meal over a glass of local wine.
The outside terraces and seating areas mean that you can be together when you want to and can separate into smaller groups when required. In the evenings party members can find their own favourite spots to group together and enjoy a quite drink and meal or to play music and chat the night away.
One of the most important reasons for us buying a house in France was our love of food and wine. The kitchen at La Paloma usually becomes the main gathering place when we are there with friends and family. The kitchen is well equipped with all mod cons and some interesting traditional French features. It has a table that will comfortably sit ten people, an American fridge with ice maker and modern gas cooker and coffee machine along with all the utensils and equipment required for the most ambitious cook.
A small library of cookbooks includes books from Elizabeth David though to Rick Stein should you be stuck for inspiration. The village butcher has a fabulous selection of meat, poultry, and charcuterie and the local Spar has fresh supplies of vegetables each day.
Child Friendly – Cots, pushchairs and high chairs available
The property is conveniently located for international travel connections, with Perpignan Airport less than an hour away, also easy access to Girona Airport approx. 1 hr 20 minutes drive.
Guest access
Guests have unlimited exclusive access to the house, grounds and pool.
Other things to note
Why we love being here:
The sun popping up over the mountain and burning off the early morning mist
Blue sky against the lush green mountain vegetation
Views across the terracotta roofs of the village from the terrace
An early morning dip in the pool
A French lesson from the bakers wife
A sneaky coffee in the village after an early morning run
Catching a glimpse of the pool from the kitchen window
A hard cycle up the valley for breakfast at Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste
A fast cycle down the valley for a long lunch in Céret
Fresh salmon steamed with lemon and glass of crisp white wine
A drive to the coast and a day on the beach
A walk up to the old mine and a picnic lunch
A sing-song round the piano
A drive over the hill to Spain for tapas and white Rioja
Twisting by the pool
Candle lit dinner on the back terrace
Stunning thunderstorms rolling down the valley
Neighbours popping in for a chat and an aperitif
Billy, the mystery cat who comes and goes
The laughter of our children, and their children coming across from the pool
A visit to the vineyard to catch up with the grower and fill up the boot
A gin & tonic at sundown
The chatter of the crickets as the day comes to an end
A night sky with stars like diamonds scattered on velvet
The abbey bells marking the time that passes far too quickly
