House in Catalonia
7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
If you are looking for a comfortable base for sightseeing, or for trips to the mountains and the coast, walking, wild swimming, paddle boarding, cycling or sport climbing, this is the house for you.
Park your car in the small car park adjoining the house. Walk across the sun trap south facing patio and enter Casa Olympe, our sympathetically modernised, characterful and well equipped comfortable village house. First, is the large very well-equipped kitchen. Next enter the cool and spacious light living room with smart TV, super-fast fibre broadband (ideal for remote working), a wood burning stove for chilly evenings, games, books and jigsaw puzzles, and a range of maps and guidebooks to help you plan your stay.
On that floor you will also find a double bedroom, bathroom and utility area with washing machine. Moving upstairs, you will discover the large, airy master bedroom, with ensuite bathroom. Also on that floor is the large roof terrace with fantastic views over the Tet Valley. The living and the two main bedrooms also share this wonderful view. The accommodation is completed by a large lower floor bedroom with three single beds and an en-suite bathroom.
Once you have settled in, take a walk around the beautiful village of Joch. Now a ‘Village Fleurie” with a chateau, narrow streets, waterfalls and children’s play area to explore. Also check out the excellent restaurant/café with an attractive terrace with panoramic views.
Start your next day with fresh bread and pastries from the bread van which visits 6 days a week, and have breakfast on the patio as you prepare for the day’s activities.
For walkers, there are a range excellent paths from the house along the valley and up into the mountains. The high Pyrenees are nearby and offer a variety of hiking from the easy to the very challenging. If you want to paddle board or wild swim, there is a lake with a small beach 5 minutes away, as well as wild hot-springs, and more formal hot water sprimgs not far away. For sightseeing there are many picturesque villages, monasteries, wineries, ancient chapels and pre-historic remains to explore. For sport climbers there are a range of granite and limestone rock faces in the area.
And within 45 minutes drive, there are Mediterranean beaches and picturesque towns including the famous artists’ ancient harbour of Collioure.
Comments from previous guests:
Park your car in the small car park adjoining the house. Walk across the sun trap south facing patio and enter Casa Olympe, our sympathetically modernised, characterful and well equipped comfortable village house. First, is the large very well-equipped kitchen. Next enter the cool and spacious light living room with smart TV, super-fast fibre broadband (ideal for remote working), a wood burning stove for chilly evenings, games, books and jigsaw puzzles, and a range of maps and guidebooks to help you plan your stay.
On that floor you will also find a double bedroom, bathroom and utility area with washing machine. Moving upstairs, you will discover the large, airy master bedroom, with ensuite bathroom. Also on that floor is the large roof terrace with fantastic views over the Tet Valley. The living and the two main bedrooms also share this wonderful view. The accommodation is completed by a large lower floor bedroom with three single beds and an en-suite bathroom.
Once you have settled in, take a walk around the beautiful village of Joch. Now a ‘Village Fleurie” with a chateau, narrow streets, waterfalls and children’s play area to explore. Also check out the excellent restaurant/café with an attractive terrace with panoramic views.
Start your next day with fresh bread and pastries from the bread van which visits 6 days a week, and have breakfast on the patio as you prepare for the day’s activities.
For walkers, there are a range excellent paths from the house along the valley and up into the mountains. The high Pyrenees are nearby and offer a variety of hiking from the easy to the very challenging. If you want to paddle board or wild swim, there is a lake with a small beach 5 minutes away, as well as wild hot-springs, and more formal hot water sprimgs not far away. For sightseeing there are many picturesque villages, monasteries, wineries, ancient chapels and pre-historic remains to explore. For sport climbers there are a range of granite and limestone rock faces in the area.
And within 45 minutes drive, there are Mediterranean beaches and picturesque towns including the famous artists’ ancient harbour of Collioure.
Comments from previous guests:
Amenities at Characterful village house ideally located for sightseeing and activity holidays
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Catalonia
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsSpacious, comfortable, and well-equipped house with stunning views. Excellent location for exploring the surrounding areas and enjoying outdoor activities. Perfect for families and relaxation.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Great place to enjoy gorgeous scenery, quiet nature. Nicely furnished house with everything you need, large patio perfect for relaxing, outdoor meals,reading and observing stars at night! Walking trails direct from the house (you can walk hours just following the aqueduct!), other trails close by car. Nice roads for cycling as well. Hosts provide a complete guide for shops/groceries nearby, markets, and suggested sites to visit.We've had a great week, and we definitely recommend!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2025
We enjoyed our stay in the jouse very much! Big house, place inside and outside. A lot of walks and beautyfull views!
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2024
It was a bit large for just the two of us, but we do love privacy. We met the most interesting locals and truly enjoyed their friendliness. Hiking local is wonderful. I finally found the 13 crosses and the big cross on top although we could find no maps. We are amateur hikers. The sights to see in the area were superb; Villefranche-de-Conflent,Chateau Quéribus and so much more. The terrace was perfect even though it was chilly. I would re-visit.
8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2023
Lovely house - spacious, comfortable and well equipped.
Location great - fabulous walking country, spectacular mountains and views, a proper "get away from it all" place.
Not so great if you want a bar or restaurant nearby on an evening though - the one in Joch was only open two of our nine nights, the other small villages don't have bars and we never found anything open in Vinca either.
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9.6Outstanding
(30 Ratings)
Spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped house with stunning views. Excellent location for exploring the surrounding areas and enjoying outdoor activities. Perfect for families and relaxation.
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