The property was a perfect place for our family (with 2 teenage boys) to relax for a couple of weeks. Conveniently located a few minutes from the centre of Perpignan (but with no sense of being in the city), around 10 minutes from the expansive sands of Canet Plage and with great views of the Pyrenees. We made good use of the lovely pool area, table tennis, etc. and well-maintained grounds. James is a very obliging, friendly and un-intrusive host. We hope to return!

The relaxed and beautiful surroundings and comfort of the Granary Palm was the perfect follow up to a very active week in the Ardèche. Both teenage girls were happy to spend several days in and lounging by the fresh water pool. James was a fabulous host with all sorts of useful tips and recommendations for days out and places to eat. We would love to revisit the region and would have no hesitation in returning to Mas des Fleurs.

We loved the location urban and rural . James was welcoming and helpful .

We had a great time staying at James and Ilona's place... and so did our children (7 and 10). The apartment was spacious, nice light, and well equipped as we cooked most nights. The garden is amazing, and the children really enjoyed the trampoline, and playing with their children. It was a really nice, relaxing long weekend get-away!

We had a super time staying at this property with excellent facilities. A short distance to several beaches and close to Perpignan - a great city to visit with plenty of attractions and restaurants. Very well managed and the gite was very well equipped for self catering. The children enjoyed playing in the extensive gardens and large pool. Thoroughly recommend a holiday here.

We were really lucky that there had just been a cancellation, enabling us to book Granary Palm View for a very last minute and much-needed break. It is a light and airy space, stylishly decorated throughout - and the kitchen is equipped with pretty much everything you could possibly need. The views across the beautiful gardens - including 40+ year old granary palm - and the surrounding lettuce fields (with the Pyrenees in the distance) are stunning. A friendly greeting by James with a bottle of ice-cold beer for each of us was very welcome. Especially as we'd managed to get lost in Perpignan on the last stage of our journey - despite James's comprehensive directions. Our fault! There was a very friendly greeting from the Wallers' lovely children and chocolate labradors Woody and Mocha too! After a quick trip to the supermarket - Carrefour hypermarket very nearby & a small Spar in the other direction, both very handy - we couldn't wait for a dip in the swimming pool. It is bliss. Filtered spring water heated to the perfect temperature. The property is also a short drive to Canet plage with its sandy beach and clear sea. In the other direction, it is worth the drive towards Carcassonne past stunning Cathar castles, including Peyreperteuse, which we visited. A fairly exhausting climb in hot weather, but worth it for stunning views and the sight of birds of prey. Southwards towards the Spanish border, Collioure and Banyuls are both worth a visit too, and you'll see many beautiful vineyards en route. Perpignan itself is also worth seeing - including the Arab quarter and its market. Do not listen to the staff in the tourist office who may attempt to make you avoid the area! After visiting the market, we had a beautiful Sunday lunch at the restaurant next to the Cathedral of Saint Jean, where the very hospitable waiter gave us a glass of complimentary Banyuls at the end of our meal (although it is more usually an aperitif). Glasses of fizz greeted us at Bamboo House at Canet-Plage, a restaurant recommended to us and booked for us by James & Ilona. We weren't disappointed by the freshest of seafood dishes, prepared with an oriental twist by skilled chefs Olga and Richard. James has many other superb recommendations and he and Ilona are both very keen that the whole holiday experience in their adopted region of Languedoc-Roussillon is perfect, which it was!

Can't describe what a great time we had. The cottage is beautifully set in gorgeous gardens. The kids just jumped out of the house and stayed in the garden whenever we were in. There is so much to do and see in and around Perpignan that a week wasn't nearly enough. We definitely want to come back! Thanks so much James and Illona for a fantastic time.

This is an excellent place to stay, in or out of season. Lovely apartment, spolessly clean, with a beautiful and large pool area, and lovely views. James and Ilona are the perfect hosts, attentive and knowledgeable of the local area, whilst being relazed Perpignan is a lovely place to visit, even in November in this case! Towns like Coullieur are a real highlight, and the wine of this region is also seriously under-rated. Perpignan offers a huge variety of restaurants and activities, and this is the perfect base from which to visit the city and it's surrounds. Another plus point is that Spain and Barcelona are within easy reach for a daytrip. Overall a perfect stay, and shall be returning again in the summer of 2011 Highly recommended!