Self Catering Pyrenees Apartment in the Heart of St Laurent de Cerdans, France - Boadella

Boadella

La Farga de Dalt is a converted forge located in the foothills of the Mediterranean Pyrenees on the edge of the village of St Laurent de Cerdans. The main forge was built in 1873 but parts of the property date back to medieval times. The property is stream fronted and accessed via a bridge. The entire site borders are fenced to limit the wanderings of our younger guests. The property is divided into four separate two floor villa/apartments with large kitchen/dining rooms, shower/bathrooms on each floor and two large double bedrooms. All have their own separate entrances and individual terrace areas. All have access to our large outdoor covered terrace with summer kitchen and BBQ. At one end of the property, we have an enclosed pool and play area. Our guests enjoy the 12m pool and can make use of the surrounding grounds to relax and have fun. There is free wifi throughout the property.

For those visiting in the cooler months, there are both wood burning stoves and oil fired central heating in all living areas. 

Converted from the main part of the Forge, Boadella offers spacious accommodation over two floors. Downstairs comprises a large open plan living area with kitchen, 6 seat dining table, leather sofa, fabric sofa bed and arm chairs. The kitchen has a combination oven and microwave, gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. In the living area there is a large LED HD TV with media player and USB connectivity. There is a wood burner in the main living area with a log pile just outside. Also on the ground floor there is a shower room with toilet and hand basin. The front door gives access to an extensive terrace area with picnic tables and parasols. Through the back door is a private walled terrace with summer furniture. Upstairs there are two large wooden beamed double bedrooms with wardrobes and chairs. The back bedroom has a built in wardrobe and shelves, curtained with traditional Catalan fabric of the region. There is also an additional sofa bed, arm chair and dresser. The front bedroom is a mezzanine design with free standing wardrobe and arm chair. Cots can be supplied upon request. There is also a bathroom with shower, hand basin and toilet on this floor.

St Laurent de Cerdans is located in the Vallespir, the most southerly and sunny valley in France. The village is a leisurely ten minute stroll from La Farga. It is a picturesque French village with many Catalan features situated in the midst of the Pyrenees Chestnut Forests. It was built on the local timber and weaving industries over the last two centuries. Weaving and Espadrille making can be seen at several artisan craft works and at the world famous Les Toiles du Soleil, where the colourful fabrics and products are also available to buy. The village has all the amenities you require including a number of bars and restaurants with views of the Pyrenees all around. There is also a large outdoor municipal pool open during the summer months, which becomes the meeting place for children on holidays in the area. The Vallespir is dotted with charming French holiday towns and villages. Coustouges, Montferrer, Corsavy, Amelie Le Bains, Prats de Mollo and the beautiful town of Ceret being the highlights.

On the Spanish side driving east from La Farga is the Alt Emporda region where there are many equally charming villages, such as Tapis, Macanet de Cabrenys and Darnius tucked away in the riverside forests offering gastronomic options for lunch and dinner using the incredible seasonal ingredients of the region.