El Casot, un havre de paix dans sa propre vallée à 1h de la mer

We spent an idyllic week at Simon's breathtaking property, and were so reluctant to leave; we would happily have spent an entire month there. The cottage is utterly charming, rustic stone with lovely interiors. With the windows thrown open, the sound of running mountain water and birdsong was ever-present. The cottage is beautifully appointed, including a full kitchen with everything one needs to self-cater. The property itself is simply idyllic, surrounded by mountain trails for hiking, and tthe stream with several access points, including the most beautiful spot for bathing in the cool, clear water, surrounded by butterflies and dragonflies. Simon is an impeccable host: warm, funny, engaging, and helpful. His dog, Blue, is also a wonderful companion, who happily accompanied me on hikes and swims, and always made sure I found my way back home safely. I can't recommend Simon's hospitality and property highly enough. This is an utterly beautiful part of the world, a delightful fusion of Catalan and French culture and landscape, and I can think of no better base to explore its many charms. Thank you Simon - we do so hope to return to visit you soon!

I stayed at Can Llouquette for a month. This stay will be engraved in my memory for a lifetime. I was astonished by the location and the surrounding beauty. The house is located near a nice river between two mountains, in a very preserved environment. The accommodation is very well furnished, nothing is missing. Simon is a fantastic host! He welcomed me warmly even though I arrived very late at night. He is very kind and honest: he arranged an upgrade for me to be more comfortable. We shared meals in the evening and had good times. I am looking forward to go visit him sometimes.

We have spent here one of the best holidays ever. The location is just great, the surroundings are breath taking and they offer endless possibilities: from easy walks in the woods to more challenging trekking excursions in the nearby mountains. Interesting historical sites -both from the Spanish Civil War and from the WW II- are also close at hand (Ceret, La maternité d'Elene, ...) The sea is quite near, so you can have a refrreshing swim in no time. The facilities are top notch and Simon, Ashley and Sophie, the owners, are wonderful hosts. They run the place in a sustainable way, growing their own vegetables, and cooking them too!! They know the area like the back of their hand and provide you with a lot of info and suggestions of things to do. In a nutshell: a place not to be missed!!

beautiful large well maintained grounds with a pool. Plenty small spots to read and while away the hours. we stayed in two of the properties and both were superbly equipped, couldn't be cleaner or more homely. Simon is a great host and a mind full of useful information. If you like climbing this is an excellent base. the best place tI've stayed so far in France. Only an hour from the coast and close to a wide range of walks from easy to strenuous 8 hour hikes it is ideal for outdoor lovers. Its pretty hard not to relax here, so if you want a break from work, the emails and tv this is perfect.

The gite we stayed in was exactly what we had hoped for- an oasis of peace and tranquility with plenty of things to see and do within easy reach. There are walking trails everywhere and no shortage of quaint villages to explore. There are good restaurants quite close or better still grab some top quality meat from the friendly butcher in Prats de Mollo and barbecue under the stunning night sky with a bottle or two of the local brew. Simon and Ashley were the ideal hosts - they couldn't have been more helpful or pleasant. Both have s a fantastic knowledge of the local area and were only too happy to help in any way they could. 5 stars, we'll be back.