Relaxing Holiday

Just returned from the Mas on 17/10 and have to say the accomodation is perfect very well equiped and lots of facilities to keep the kids occupied.
Bikes/table tennis/badminton/football/Swimming Pool/games/TV room and lots of books.
Found the place quite easily from the directions
loved the region itself especially collioure
would reccomend this accomodation and would love to return.
Weather was great we were very lucky.

We stayed in june 2009 and had a fantastic time.. The facilities are excellent, it was nice to l;et the kids play with worrying about the pool area as it is enclosed with a child (and sometimes adult) proof gate.
Julie and her family made us feel very welcome.
The property was clean and well equipped and spacious.
St cyprien plage is only a short distance away as is perpignan and are both well worth a visit. L'arago in perpignan and hidalgo in st cyprien are pricey but well worth the money.

We stayed in the converted workshop during August 2009.
Everything was clean and tidy and as per description.
Julie could not haved been more helpful - a superb hostess where nothing was too much trouble.
Would recommend anytime.
We will be back.

We have just returned from a wonderful week spent at Mas Noell. We stayed in the barn which was just perfect , the rustic feel to this property made it very easy to relax and make it home for the week. Our boys aged 11 and 15 loved the chilled out approach of our host Julie, who made every effort to make sure we made the most of our holiday. Free access to the pool table and table tennis was a real bonus especially in the evenings when this gave the boys a chance to socialise with the other children, (the Irish girls were a big attraction)
One of the highlights of our week was the food and wine tasting evening organised by Julie, special mention has to be made of the apricot tart which was truly out of this world.
We flew from Manchester to Perpigan and hired a car with sat nav which was invaluable for finding our way around the area, although it must be said that the sat nav does not recognise Mas Noell as a known location, however the directions given by Julie were accurate and we managed to find it with only one wrong turn.
All of this was topped off by incredible weather and a lovely quiet pool to cool off in.

We have just returned from a week's stay in the Cottage which provided us with very comfortable accommodation in an area with plenty to do for all age groups.

We particularly enjoyed the open-top yellow train ride in the Pyrenees and the meal we had at the Casa da Lie in Thuir on the way back; a day in Carcassonne (get there early, by 09.30, and you'll have the place more or less to yourself); the Dali museum in Figueras and the trip back along the Spanish/French coastline; and an evening trip by train to Collioure with an excellent meal of fish on the beach at le Casot.

Our host, Julie, deserves a special mention for her exceptional helpfulness during our stay: she will know why! The only reason I do not give the property/location a 5 is because of the difficulty in navigating around locally. If you have a European satnav, take it! Failing that, ask Julie if you can rent hers.

Mas Noell was an excellent base to explore this varied and interesting corner of France. The enclosed courtyard, games room and well kept gardens were ideal for our younger children to explore in safety and the large clean swimming pool was the high point of the holiday for them. In the hot weather we appreciated the air conditioned apartment, which was well equipped and in good order. The proprietors' hospitality was excellent - not intrusive, but with enough opportunity to socialise with others in the neighbourings properties.

My wife and I and our three kids spent two wonderful weeks at Mas Noell in June. This was our second year in a row staying there and we stayed in a different property each year. Both were of a very high standard, clean and well maintained. We particularly liked the barbecue and patio with each property, perfect for winding down after a busy day in the pool or out and about in the surrounding area. The kids loved the pool and cycling on the bikes provided each morning to St Cyprien village to the boulangerie for croissants. The central courtyard is perfect for them to play in without parents having to worry where they are and the games room has plenty to keep them occupied. The owners were very helpful and took a lot of time to recommend things to do in the area and were a great help to us when my wife had to spend a couple of days in the local hospital last year.

The surrounding area and towns have plently to keep all the family occupied. The beaches are lovely and the Pyrenees are a 40 minute drive away. The kids loved Aqualand, Argeles Aventure, pony tekking, Luna funfair and Les Angles animal park to mention just a few. There are many great restaurants in St Cyprien, Argeles and Elne. Our favourite was The Flowers in Argeles Village. It is very reasonable, the food is great and they are wonderful with the kids.

We would recommend Mas Noell to anyone looking for a relaxing holiday in an area that offers so much to do and see.

We wanted a quiet, relaxing break after a very hectic year! We could not have asked for more! The owners went out of there way to ensure we had a restful, relaxing break. Although the owners live on site - there is never an intrusion into your privacy. We had bikes to use on the quiet country roads, flat too! we even cycled all the way to Argeles, flat all the way! The pool is wonderful, surrounded by lovely trees and the sound of birdsong. We would DEFINITELY recommend this property, it is in a beautiful area, between sea and mountains, and we WILL be back! Thanks for everything Julie.