Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Late deal: 31 Aug 2008 to 13 Sep 2008. £700 per week.
Home description
This comfortable home from home is in its own wooded grounds with a swimming pool, table tennis, & all modern conveniences including broadband internet access for your computer. It has accommodation for 12+ in 5 en-suite bedrooms and a mezzanine area. Set in glorious countryside on the edge of a charming little rural village, it enjoys peace and quiet and there is little to hear apart from bird song, cow bells and the chiming of the church bell. Within a short walk are the most fantastic panoramic views across to the Pyrenees mountains.
High in the hills, it enjoys comfortable temperatures even in the height of summer. Within reach by car are all the activities, sites, and tastes of the Aude region ……horse riding, canoeing, white water rafting, windsurfing, tree walking, tennis, hiking..... the ancient city of Carcasonne, the Cathar Castles...... vineyards, sunflowers..... carnivals & markets...thermal spas...and within 1½ hours drive.... the Mediterranean or the Pyrenees!
The garden and villa
View of the Pyrenees from nearby
The cool, airy seating area
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
The region is famed for its spectacular scenery with rivers, hills, mountains and much more……
For the family: There are a wealth of walks, lots of adventure activities, museums and more.
For the those interest in hiking, rambling and trekking: There is a fascinating choice right on the doorstep and the region is famed for its walking and has many marked trails of interest graded from short walks to long treks.
For those interested in culture and history: There are the Cathar castles and historic towns such as Limoux and the medieval city of Carcasonne where there are fine shops, museums, festivals and spectacular carnivals. In the towns and the countryside can be found craftsmen and artists
For the gourmet: Enjoy superb cuisine and visit the vineyards (including Fitou, Fleury, Minervois, Corbieres & Blanquette de Limoux).
For those interested in a quieter life: Enjoy peace and tranquillity, really getting away from it all to do absolutely nothing, or totally relax in a thermal spa!
For the naturalist: Enjoy the variety of natural .habitats with their flaura and fauna
For shopaholics: There are fine shops and galleries in the towns, or local markets full of colour and fresh produce. The area has many working artists and craftsmen.
For the traveller: The Pyrenees mountains or Mediterranean beaches are only about 1½ hours away, while Andorra (with its duty free) and Spain are within 2 hours.
Arques / Valmigere area
Valmigère is high in the hills enjoying a wide variety of walks on tracks and trails through fields, heath and woods. Some of the panoramic views towards the Pyrenees are truly breathtaking. It is 6km from Arques where there are restaurants, a shop, boulangerie, post office, a lake for swimming and windsurfing, the Chateau or “Donjon” (Dundgeon), a tennis court and horse riding.
Within easy reach there is: Rennes-le-Chateau with its holy secrets. Local markets full of flavour and colour in Couiza and Esperaza. A dinosaur museum, artisans, fishing, the excitements of water sports on the rivers (canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting, hydrospeed, & kanyoning), rock climbing, tree walking & long hiking trails. Thermal spas at Alet-les-Bains and Rennes les Bains Discover little villages nearby such as Missegre, Villardbelle, Bouisse, & Montjoi with its spectacular gorge.
Visit the Cathar Castles, enjoy the festivals and carnivals of towns such as Limoux and the medieval city of Carcasonne. Visit the gorge of Galamus with its hermitage.
How to get there
Budget airlines fly to 3 airports in the area from various UK airports:
Carcasonne (about 55 minutes away) has Ryanair flying in from London Stansted, Liverpool & East Midlands Perpignan (about 1 hour 30 minutes) is served by Ryanair and Flybe Toulouse (about 1 hour 30 minutes) is served by Easyjet & British Airways
Each airport has various car hire companies, and each airline has links for value car hire.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Carcasonne: 48 km
Railway:
Couiza: 15 km
Activities near Arques
Sports: Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Table tennis, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (5), Double beds (4), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12, Sleeps maximum of 12
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The villa has shady terraces to the south and west and a high ceilinged airy living area with plenty of space to relax, it stays naturally cool even in the height of summer. The lounge is furnished with antiques, has comfortable leather sofas & seats to relax in, and it has a cosy wood burning fire. The dining area has seating for 12 around an extending table. There is a high mezzanine area with a selection of books, a sofabed and easy chairs this can be curtained off as a sleeping room for 2.
For entertainment there is iADSL internet access by wifi or cable for your laptop, colour TV with freeview UK satellite, DVD player, radio/tape/CD player,a selection of books and games.
The bedrooms are all comfortably furnished and all have new en suite bath/shower rooms with toilets and hand basins . There is an extra shower room with WC and handbasin for the use of visitors & those sleeping in the mezzanine area..
The light and airy kitchen is comprehensively equipped with all the things you would expect in your own house, including a "lean mean grilling machine", a four slice toaster, fridge and a fridge/freezer . The utility room has a washing machine and tumble drier, and plenty of extra storage.
Further details outdoors: With a swimming pool (new for 2008), plenty of cool shade and a BBQ, alfresco life is easy. The garden has lawns and a wooded area with a grassy ride winding through the trees past the chalet style summer house. It is a great place for children to play. Other activities include table tennis & boules.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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13th October to 2nd Novem
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550£ 550
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600£ 600
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750£ 750
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1000£ 1,000
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1200£ 1,200
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1500£ 1,500
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1200£ 1,200
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900£ 900
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Special discount for bookings of 3 weeks or more
33% deposit to secure booking and balance payable at least 8 weeks prior to arrival. Refundable damage deposit of £300 payable, repayable less cost of any damage/breakages/additional cleaning costs.
Guestbook
A wonderful time in a real gem of a location, The children really enjoyed all of the activities in the area especially the wild rivers, the horse riding and the thermal swimming pools. We loved the walks and the views from the ridge behind the village-We will be back!
A quick mail to let you know that we had a wonderful break and loved the villa. The kids had a great time discovering all the wildlife in the garden, and we also enjoyed the swimming pool at Alet-les-Bains, the Mediterranean, gorges, castles, local walks and wine. Saw fantastic birds and animals (hoopoe, nightjar, vultures (?), flamingoes on the Etangs, fox, red squirrel, and edible dormouse - the latter caused some excitement as it had come into the house and fallen into the loo in the night - but was duly rescued, revived and released - see pic!). All the instructions etc were very helpful and the villa had everything we needed. We hope to come back for more one day!
Availability notes
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Late deal: 31 Aug 2008 to 13 Sep 2008. £700 per week.
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