Small but mighty and offering many of the mod-cons that you could need for a quiet, restful stay in Les Angles – a picturesque part of the sweeping Pyrénées-Orientales mountain range offering walking and biking trails in the summer, and excellent skiing opportunities in winter – this compact, timber-clad holiday apartment reminds us of a cosy bird's nest tucked away in the area's hilly landscape.

Whilst the wood-panelled double bedroom is brought to life with quirky design touches and exudes a uniquely alpine charm, the kitchen/living area provides the perfect place to join as a group and spend some quality time together. Indeed, the close quarters, unfussy interior, and lack of extravagant amenities mean that this home is all about two simple pleasures – reconnecting with loved ones and realigning yourself with nature.

Amble through the town of Les Angles, stopping for a bite in one of its authentic restaurants – which, thanks to its positioning close to the border, consists of a delicious blend of French and Spanish flavours packed into hearty fare for mountainous terrain. Or, why not treat yourself to an afternoon at the Angléo Spa, just 600 metres away from the apartment?

If you fancy getting out of town and into some of the spectacular scenery that surrounds you, then take the journey of just under four kilometres to the beautiful Lake Matemale – which is known for its range of summertime watersports as well as fantastic hiking around its perimeter.

Home truths:
*Bed linen and towels aren’t provided here and will need to be ordered before your arrival, or you can bring your own
*Your host can also provide bath mats for €2.50 each
*At full occupancy, one guest will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the living area, and two on the bunk beds accessible via a sliding door from the living area
*Pets are welcome to accompany you during your stay, though please do contact your host to arrange this beforehand
*There’s free parking on the driveway
*Your host asks that you please leave the apartment in a clean and tidy condition and that you clean appliances after use in preparation for the next guests
*Please contact your host at least 2 days prior to your arrival to arrange check-in details