# Frequently asked questions Villa Alosa in Céret: answers on booking one apartment or the whole villa, guests, bathrooms, pool, children, pets, check-in, prices and what's included. Quick answers about staying at Villa Alosa in Céret. For every room and amenity, see the [Alosa Terrace details](https://alosa.fr/terrace/details/) and the [Alosa Balcon details](https://alosa.fr/balcon/details/). ## What is Villa Alosa? Villa Alosa is a holiday villa in Céret, in the South of France, with a [swimming pool and garden](https://alosa.fr/pool-garden/), for up to 12 guests: 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in two independent apartments, [Alosa Terrace](https://alosa.fr/terrace/) on the ground floor and [Alosa Balcon](https://alosa.fr/balcon/) on the first floor. Each apartment has its own kitchen, living room and entrance, which makes the villa ideal for two families or a group travelling together. Outside July and August, each apartment (6 guests, 3 bedrooms) can also be booked on its own. ## Can I book the whole villa, or just one apartment? Both. You can rent the whole villa (both apartments, up to 12 guests), Alosa Terrace or Alosa Balcon. In July and August we only rent the whole villa; the rest of the year the apartments can also be booked separately. We’re open all year round. ## Is Villa Alosa suitable for big families, two families, groups of friends or teams? Yes. Big families often put the grandparents in Alosa Terrace on the ground floor (step-free and all on one level) and the young families upstairs; two families each get their own apartment with its own kitchen, living room and bathrooms; groups of friends cook together or in turns in the two kitchens; and teams have fast wifi and 6 workspaces (see the next question). The whole villa has two kitchens and two living rooms, 6 bedrooms (4 with a king-size bed, 2 with two single beds) and 4 bathrooms, and the pool and garden are yours alone. The two floors are connected outside, by the stairs (there is no inside staircase between them). Downstairs, the large terrace under the pergola easily seats 12 at one table when you put the outdoor tables together. ## Is Villa Alosa suitable for corporate retreats, team workations and business groups? Yes. Book the [whole villa](https://alosa.fr/whole-villa/#team-retreats) for up to 12 people with exclusive use: nobody else is on site. Villa Alosa has 6 bedrooms (4 with a king-size bed, 2 twin), 4 bathrooms and two full kitchens, and its two separate living rooms, one per floor, work as plenary and breakout spaces. The terrace under the pergola seats 12 at one table. ## How many guests can stay? Each apartment sleeps up to 6 guests in 3 bedrooms: two with a king-size bed and one with 2 single beds. The whole villa sleeps up to 12 in 6 bedrooms. All double beds are king-size. ## How many bathrooms are there? Alosa Terrace has 1 bathroom, 1 en-suite bathroom (in Chambre Cerise) and 1 separate toilet near the entrance. Alosa Balcon has 1 bathroom with toilet and 1 shower room with toilet (upstairs). Together, the whole villa has 4 bathrooms and 3 toilets. ## Is it accessible? Are there stairs? Alosa Terrace, on the ground floor, is level with the parking: no steps from the car, and the whole apartment is on one level. Alosa Balcon, on the first floor, is reached by a wide outdoor staircase. ## Is there air conditioning? Alosa Terrace has air conditioning in every room: the living room and all three bedrooms. Alosa Balcon has air conditioning in the living room and ceiling fans in the bedrooms. Both apartments also have heating, and Alosa Balcon has a fireplace for cooler evenings. ## Is the pool private or shared? Private when you book the whole villa: the pool and garden are then yours alone, and your visitors may use the pool too. When the two apartments are booked separately, their guests share the pool and garden. The pool is professionally maintained twice a week and has sun loungers. ## Is the pool heated and open all year? Is it safe for children? The pool is open all year round but not heated, so how warm the water is depends on the season (and on what you find warm enough). There are no pool hours or rules: just respect your neighbours. The pool area can be locked; please keep young children supervised near the pool. ## Are children welcome? Do you have a baby bed and a high chair? Yes, families are very welcome. We have 2 baby beds (travel cots) and 2 high chairs; just ask when booking. ## Is there anything for children? The large garden has room to play and a swing (use at your own risk), and the pool area can be locked. The nearest playground is about 10 minutes’ walk away (2 minutes by car); for more playgrounds in and around Céret, see [PlayGuide](https://playguide.eu/app/66/ceret). ## Can I bring my dog or other pets? Sorry, no pets are allowed in either apartment. ## Is smoking allowed? Can we have a party? No smoking and no parties, please. There are no fixed quiet hours, but we ask you to respect the neighbours and the peaceful surroundings. ## What are the check-in and check-out times? Check-in is from 4 pm (16:00) and check-out by 10 am (10:00), with self check-in using a key box. We’re flexible, so just ask if you need a different time. ## Is there a minimum stay? The minimum stay is 7 nights in high season and 4 nights in mid season; the rest of the year it is 3–4 nights. In July and August only the whole villa is rented. ## How much does it cost? Indicative prices (October 2026): **Alosa Terrace:** From €144 per night out of season (min. 3–4 nights) · €1,330–1,880 per week April–September · cleaning included, tourist tax extra · July–August: whole villa only, from about €5,500 per week **Alosa Balcon:** From €159 per night out of season (€1,110 per week) · spring prices on request · July–August: whole villa only, from about €5,500 per week · cleaning included, tourist tax extra **Whole villa** (both apartments, up to 12 guests): from €3,150 per week (April). The tourist tax (taxe de séjour) is charged per adult per night. [Contact us](https://alosa.fr/contact/) for the price for your dates. ## Is there a security deposit? Yes, the security deposit is €400. ## What is included in the price? Are there extra costs? Bed linen, towels and pool towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, a hair dryer, wifi and final cleaning are all included, and charging an electric car is normally included too. The only extra is the tourist tax. ## Is it cheaper to book directly? Yes. Booking directly with us is always cheaper than on Airbnb or VRBO. For longer stays we offer a discount; just ask. We’re open all year round. ## Is there private parking and EV charging for teams travelling by car? Yes. Villa Alosa has free private parking on site for 10 cars, plus 14 more public spaces next to the side entrance. Two electric cars can charge at a time: a Type 2 wallbox and two 230 V sockets, no app needed, charging normally included. By car, Perpignan airport is about 35 minutes away, Girona about 1 h 10 and Barcelona about 2 hours. ## What remote-work infrastructure and wifi speeds does Villa Alosa offer? Villa Alosa has an enterprise-grade UniFi network: 1 Gbps symmetric fibre (the full gigabit, up and down), Wi-Fi 7 links of over 2 Gbps, Wi-Fi 6, an outdoor access point for the garden and pool, a 10-gigabit internal network and wired Ethernet in Alosa Terrace. Six workspaces: a desk in each Alosa Balcon bedroom; in Alosa Terrace, a desk in the living room and desk shelves in two bedrooms. Air conditioning in every Alosa Terrace room and the Alosa Balcon living room. ## Is there a TV? Yes: Alosa Terrace has a 55-inch smart TV and Alosa Balcon a 65-inch smart TV, each with an Orange TV decoder (paid channels). ## What is the kitchen like? Is there a washing machine? Both kitchens are fully equipped, with an induction hob, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, a Nespresso coffee machine, pots and pans, and basics like oil, salt and pepper. Alosa Terrace’s kitchen has a very good oven, a separate microwave, a granite worktop and a dining table for 8; Alosa Balcon has a new kitchen (2026) with a good oven with built-in microwave. The kitchens are up to professional standard: we’ve even had a group of chefs rent the villa. Both apartments have a washing machine and a dryer. ## Where is it? How far is the centre, the beach, Spain? The villa is in a quiet residential area of Céret, a 12-minute walk from the historic centre and its Saturday market. By car, the nearest beaches (around Argelès-sur-Mer) are about 25–30 minutes away, Spain about 30 minutes, and the Mediterranean fishing villages about 40 minutes. ## How do I get to Céret? By car, the nearest airport, Perpignan, is about 35 minutes away; Girona airport is about 1 h 10, Béziers about 1 h 20, Carcassonne about 1 h 30 and Barcelona about 2 hours. Céret has no train station: take the train or bus to Perpignan, then the bus to Céret (about 40 minutes). More on [ceret.holiday](https://ceret.holiday/location-and-accessibility/). ## What is there to do in and around Céret? In Céret: the Museum of Modern Art, the Saturday market and the Pont du Diable, the old bridge over the Tech. Day trips: Collioure and the Mediterranean coast, and Spain, about 30 minutes away. Our guide [ceret.holiday](https://ceret.holiday/what-to-do/) has more ideas. ## Where can we do groceries? A small Carrefour Express is about 6 minutes’ walk from the villa. Lidl and Carrefour Market are about 10 minutes’ walk or 2–3 minutes by car. In the centre, about 12 minutes’ walk, you’ll find Intermarché, several bakeries, a Biocoop organic shop and, on Saturdays, the market. ## What do guests say? Alosa Terrace is rated ★ 4.89 out of 5 on Airbnb (47 reviews) and 10/10 “Exceptional” on VRBO (10 reviews), source: Airbnb and VRBO, October 2026. Alosa Balcon is new in 2026, so its first reviews are still to come. Guest quotes are on our [reviews page](https://alosa.fr/reviews/). ## Which languages do you speak? We speak French, Dutch and English. ## How do I book or contact you? Book directly with us: e-mail [info@alosa.fr](mailto:info@alosa.fr), call [+33 4 44 89 00 24](tel:+33444890024), or use the [contact form](https://alosa.fr/contact/) and choose Alosa Terrace, Alosa Balcon or both. Not sure which apartment suits you? 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