Le Cottage is close to the village of Argeles - which means it's a long walk to the beach. There's a decent breakfast - no bacon but you can boil an egg to go with the cold meats, pain-au-chocolat, croissants, fruit, cereal, etc. It's still an expensive breakfast (12 Euro) but most deals include breakfast.

The hotel is part of the "relais du silence" chain, and it is quiet. If you don't want a balcony the "detente" rooms can be had for as little as 49 Euro with breakfast, but most rooms are "privilege superior" (in different configurations, some with separate toilet, some with walk-in shower for the less able) with balcony or terrace, 100 Euro normally but usually to be got at around 25% discount. Comfy beds, effective shutters, clean rooms generally.

Staff are very helpful, those on reception speak English, and the (heated) pool is in a lovely garden setting. Separate jacuzzi and steam room available on request.

Some websites still say there's a restaurant (as do signs around Argeles) but it closed a couple of years ago. The hotel does a high season snack service (and reception will bring drinks to the pool) but for evening meals it's one of the restaurants near the beach (Amadeus) or a 5-minute walk away in the village - and the 15 Euro menu at "The Flowers" includes desserts like crepe flambeed in Grand Marnier so you can't go too wrong.

After two nights in hectic Collioure in a horrible hotel we moved on to le Cottage for three days of peace and relaxation. The hotel is in a quiet residential street and consists of two low rise buildings around a beautiful swimming pool and gardens. There is no restaurant but the hotel provides a "Food Service", which was enough for us not to stray very far from the pool. The staff were lovely - especially Claudine. We hope to return soon.