Outside is a generous raised decking area with garden furniture, parasol and a car parking space.

Mains drainage and electricity are standard, with calor gas bottles for your cooking and hot water.

On site there is a swimming pool (open in season) and also a laundry room with washing machines and dryers.

The Surrounding Area

Argeles sur Mer is situated on the Mediterranean, just 30 minutes drive from the Spanish border. The region has approximately 300 days of sunshine a year and the resort has the Pyrenees and Mt Canigou as a backdrop to the sandy beach.

From June to September the town has an abundance of street markets with local craftsmen selling their wares, bric a brac stalls, discos and shows of Catalan dancing.

Argeles Plage has miles of sandy, blue flag beaches and an abundance of shops and eating places from pizzerias to gourmet restaurants. The beach has tranquil areas with shady palms and lively parts with funfairs and children's play areas.

Nearby are funfilled water parks and adventure playgrounds, the bowling alley, luna park and funfair are situated at the north end of the beach. Riding stables are nearby and bikes can be hired locally.

A beautiful tree lined promenade takes you to a magnificent port where you can sit and enjoy a meal or coffee at one of the many bars and restaurants that surround the harbour, while enjoying the fantastic views.

If you prefer a more active lifestyle, there is a diving school based at the port, and on the beach there are boats, pedaloes and wind surfs for hire.

Lakes and rivers are also nearby for fishing, or take a drive in to the foothills of the Pyrenees for rambling, paragliding or horse riding. Just one and a quarter hours driving takes you to the ski resort of Font Romeu, which has all the winter sports facilities you could want

Why not drive to the Spanish border towns of Jonquera or Perthus and take advantage of the low prices of many goods, including alcohol and cigarettes.

The town of Ceret is about a 20 minute drive inland where the cherry trees that blossom in the spring are a sight to behold. Visit the modern museum or the Salvador Dali exhibition at Figures - less than an hour's drive away.

Places of historical interest such as Collioure, Elne and the walled city of Carcasson are all within easy reach.

How To Get There

By air: Perpignan Airport is about a 35 minute drive away.
Gerona and Carcasson are approximately 1 hour 15 minutes drive.
Barcelona is about 2 hours drive.
Ryan Air, BMi Baby and Flybe operate no frills flights to the many nearby airports.

By ferry: www.speedferries.com do cheap returns from Dover to Bologne.

By train: Eurostar from London Waterloo will get you to Perpignan (change at Lille) in about 8 and a half hours.