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House |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Belesta in Midi-Pyrenees

From £295 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

A beautiful, charming 19th century stone house traditional, original features renovated and equipped to a very high specification. La Maison Secrete (The Secret House) is situated in the historic and beautiful Ariege region of southern France on the edge of the charming village of Belesta, at the foothills of the spectacular Pyrenees and the beautiful Belesta Forest. This property offers outstanding views of the hills and mountains beyond and has a garden that backs onto the lush Belesta Forest.

Features: Fully furnished to a high specification, large, comfortable lounge, large fully equipped kitchen, spacious, separate dining room, utility room with washer/dryer, drying room for ski wear, traditional features: exposed beams, wooden shutters, wooden floors, large fireplace with log burner delightful, furnished south facing garden, furnished balcony with beautiful views of farming hillside, forest and mountains, small roof conversion, state of the art home cinema projector and music system, digital satellite with BBC TV and radio channels basement with large log storage, exterior luxury heated 6 seater jacuzzi.

The house has its own website providing further details, photographs and features; click on the link at the bottom of the page.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The property has a bathroom with WC and a separate wetroom with WC.

Further details

Flexible changeover time applies throughout most of the year so that you can obtain the cheapest flight options. This cannot be guaranteed during very busy periods however. Contact us to check.

A welcome pack is provided which includes information on the house, sightseeing opportunities, restaurants, bars etc. Milk, juice, bottled water, tea and coffee will also be at your dispense.

Please provide your own towels. A limited number of dvds and cds are present in the house; however, you may wish to bring your own. There is the facility to play your iPOD/mp3 player through the music system.

Last minute discount!! 10% discount if booking start date is less than 28 days away.
Long stay discount!! £100 (GBP) discount if booking length is more than 13 days.
Long stay discount!! 40% discount if booking length is for more than 3 months.
Early Bird stay discount!! 15% discount if booking start date is greater than 6 months away.

Conditions

Smoking is permitted in the garden only.
A deposit is required to secure booking.
Payment is due 8 weeks before booking date.
Refundable breakages deposit of £100 required with payment, to be refunded within four weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
Property not suitable for children under 7 years of age.

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The charming village of Belesta. The house is 5mins away from local French village shops

 

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Garden is perfect for relaxing

 

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Outdoor heated luxury 6 seater jacuzzi

 

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State of the art home cinema projection system

The Midi-Pyrenees / Ariege region

Belesta is situated in Ariege (Languedoc-Roussillion/Midi Pyrenees region), South of France in the foothills of the Pyrennees. 1 ½ hrs from the Mediterranean coast and the beautiful sandy beach of Canet Plage; 30 miles from Andorra (fantastic skiing resorts) and the Spanish border.

Belesta is a traditional French village with traditional amenities: town square, mairie, market hall, church, excellent boulangerie, pattiserie, charcuterie, tabac, great local wine shop, two bars and two very good French restaurants, post office, cash machine. The village is set around the Sur L’Hers (river) where you can fish for trout. Nearby (5min walk) is the Fountain Fontestorbes- an intermittent fountain spring, one of only six in the world. The Fete de Citrouille (Pumpkin) in the Autumn is a rare event with colourful exhibitions and local gourmand and craft market.

The scenery around Belesta is spectacular: mountains, gorges, rivers, chateaus, ski resorts (Mont d’Olmes-9 miles away. 5 Euro bus journey from town square), prehistoric caves, fabulous vineyards, lakes, fantastic restaurants and markets. There is an abundance of activities. It is a walkers paradise with many trails straight out of the front door. Ensure you hire a car to explore this facinating area of France.

The Belesta area

The list is endless! But key points to note: Mirepoix. Chateau Montsegur and other Cathar buildings. Carcassonne. Gorges, rafting, rambling, cycling (the Tour de France always passes through this mountainous area),prehistoric caves, fishing, rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding.

An information pack is provided at the house to provide you with a comprehensive listing of activities and sightseeing opportunities. Walking maps can be purchased from the local village shops and supermarkets.

The Stunning Old City of Carcassonne
Discover its history, its local cuisine, its wines, or simply enjoy the scenery. From the Bastide Saint-Louis to the medieval Walled City, Carcassonne offers a wealth of monuments to visit and discover !

Foix
The County of Foix was an independent medieval fief in southern France, and later a province of France, whose territory corresponded roughly the eastern part of the modern département of Ariège (the western part of Ariège being Couserans).

Skiing & Boarding
Ax Les Thermes

Skiing & Boarding
Mont D'Olmes (9 miles away)

Skiing & Boarding
Andorra (1hr 30mins). Also bargains on duty free alcohol and cigarettes.

Rennes Le Chateau
January 24, 1917: A few people are standing in the small churchyard in Rennes-le-Chateau, watching silently as the coffin of Berenger Sauniere is lowered into his grave. Of these people, how many truly know the secret that is being buried with this charismatic priest ?

Mirepoix- Medieval Town
The character of Mirepoix is quite distinctive and the town oozes charm. Half timbered houses line the central square, with their upper storeys overhanging the walkways below. During its long history, Mirepoix was nearly destroyed twice, by both floods and fire, but has been rebuilt and is now considered to be one of France’s prettiest towns.

City of Toulouse
France’s fourth-largest metropolis not only has a rich architectural heritage, but the intellectual verve that comes from being at the heart of Europe’s aerospace industry and space programme. Add to this a vibrant student population and some high-profile modern art and it comes as no surprise that the Toulousains are feeling good about their town.

City of Perpignan
The last major town in Languedoc before the Spanish border, it’s easy to see why the flavour of Perpignan is essentially Catalan.

Cathar Castle Montsegur
The place however remains haunted by a painful past: more than 200 Cathar priests found death in this mythical place, burnt at the stake as heretics for their alternative Christian faith in a huge inferno. Eight centuries after, the flames from this past age still fuel speculation and rumour.

Gorges of Galamus
3 miles north of Saint Paul, the awe-inspired site of the Gorges of Galamus is an imposing, protected place .

How to get there

What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

Map showing the Belesta areaReset Map

By Air:
Toulouse 1hr 20mins car hire available
Carcassonne 50mins car hire available
Perpignan 1hr 30mins car hire available
Gerona 3hr 30mins car hire available

Activities near Belesta

Guestbook for La Maison Secrete with jacuzzi

"It was a wunderful holiday in Belesta." Yours Peter, Germany June 2011.

"Sorry for the delay in responding to your email . We had a fantastic holiday and the highlight of the whole trip was staying in your beautiful house in Belesta . After travelling around France and staying in various hotels it was great to stay at the house for the week and just relax .We loved it so much we wished we had booked it for 2 weeks ! The garden was a pleaseure to relax in although we vistited so many places we only had time to use it in the evenings and the whole place is just so homely..... the jacuzzi was a god send for the boys and made up for the pool that we didnt have and would normally have booked .The village is so quaint and had all the necessary shops etc. The home cinema system was well appreciated and something that rounded off our busy days perfectly .... feet up , glass of wine in hand and the boys quiet and still for a couple of hours . Lake Puivert was ideal and we spent a couple of days there , great for kids for swimming etc . The information that you provide at the house is also very useful and I think we more or less went everywhere suggested ... even Andorra .... plenty of bargains to be had there !The scenery around Belesta is beautiful and very dramatic .... the boys even managed to go rafting down/ through the Gorges of st George one of the highlights of their trip ! Andy welcomed us and made sure that we settled in ok . No problems to report .... Oh yes just one ... our stay wasnt long enough .!!!!! . We shall return most definitely." Tracy Blakeman (August 2010).

"We had a great time in your very lovely house and really enjoyed the very beautiful area. We made the most of the walks, lakes and visited the coast and the many lovely villages all around Belesta.Thanks for all the useful info provided both before our trip and available in your house, it made the planning a lot easier." Sue Knowles (June 2010).

"Hi Marc. We had a fab week. The house is great and the countryside is stunning. We'd like to go back sometime. We did lots of walking - kept getting lost, and lots of sight-seeing - kept getting lost !!! but it was great fun. Many many thanks for the house and all the info and directions. It's a beautiful part of the world."
Angie and Martin. Coventry (March 2009)

"We had a fantastic time - thanks everything." Ed & Claire Earish, Northampton (September, 2008)

"Just to say we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your house. The house was perfect, exactly as described. There was so much to do and see and the house was perfectly situated to explore the surrounding area. The garden was lovely, very relaxing and peaceful." Marie Simpson, Ireland. (August 2008)

"Hi Marc, we had a wonderful time at your house. You are a very lucky man to have a house in such a lovely area and what lovely neighbours you have. Unfortunately our quiet holiday turned into a must go here and must go there holiday so we did not have time to use the Jacuzzi! We can't wait to go back and have that quiet holiday but knowing what we are like we would have to go here and there to see what we didn't see the last time!" John & Barbara Ingram, Wiltshire. (July 2008)

"Your house was perfect and we couldn't have asked for anything better...perfect house, perfect location. An ideal place to spend time relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life but with all your home comforts to hand." Sylvia Robertson and husband, Scotland. (July 2008)

"We had a great time and enjoyed the house immensely. Thanks again." - Richard Watson, Lincolnshire. (June 2008)

"Lovely house, lovely area. The house is very well equipped and nicely furnished. Unreservedly recommended for a relaxing holiday." - Nick and Selina, Italy. (May 2008)

"What can we say? Great house, great area. We are coming back!" - Graham & Kate Jackson, Norwich (April 2008)

"We had such a good time. We loved your house, the area, the food, the wine, the weather, the walks... " - The Stronach Family, Leamington Spa

"Your house is beautiful Marc and we didn't want to leave it! The area is just fantastic, so many places to explore. " - Faye Forrest, West Midlands

"Fantastic! I just loved the beautiful and stunning scenery. Your house is a very comfortable retreat. Well equipped and a delight to stay in. " - Angela Taylor, Teacher, Lancashire

Lovely house, lovely area. We had a great honeymoon there, exploring the area by day & lounging in the jacuzzi or by the fire at night. The house is very well equipped and nicely furnished. Unreservedly recommended for a relaxing holiday.Thanks for the discount offer. We may well be back for another visit.
Nick & Selina, Roma, Italy.

"The area is stunning. Great time. I'm very jealous of your house!! " - R J Hawkesford, Headteacher and Family, Studley

"My girlfriend and I spent the days snowboarding and the nights by first dipping into the jacuzzi and then watching DVDs on the home cinema system with a blazing log fire on the go. We are back next year!" - Robert and Katherine, Dunfermline, Scotland

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
mid season	1 Apr 09	1 Jul 09	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
high season	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	1 Sep 09	1 Oct 09	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	1 Oct 09	1 Dec 09	295£ 295	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	1 Dec 09	1 Feb 10	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	1 Feb 10	1 Apr 10	295£ 295	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	1 Apr 10	1 Jul 10	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
high season	1 Jul 10	1 Sep 10	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	1 Sep 10	1 Oct 10	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	1 Oct 10	26 Nov 10	295£ 295	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	26 Nov 10	1 Feb 11	395£ 395	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	1 Feb 11	1 Apr 11	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	1 Apr 11	1 Jul 11	395£ 395	0-	0-	1 Week
high season	1 Jul 11	1 Sep 11	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	1 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	395£ 395	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	1 Oct 11	1 Dec 11	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	1 Dec 11	1 Feb 12	395£ 395	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	1 Feb 12	1 Apr 12	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	1 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	395£ 395	0-	0-	1 Week
high season	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	595£ 595	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	395£ 395	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	1 Oct 12	1 Dec 12	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	1 Dec 12	1 Feb 13	395£ 395	0-	0-	1 Week
low season	1 Feb 13	1 Apr 13	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
mid season	1 Apr 13	1 Jul 13	395£ 395	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Last minute discount!! 10% discount if booking start date is less than 28 days away.

Long stay discount!! £100 (GBP) discount if booking length is more than 13 days.

Long stay discount!! 40% discount if booking length is for more than 3 months.

Early Bird stay discount!! 15% discount if booking start date is greater than 6 months away.

Surcharge of £75 if jacuzzi use is required during months of Jan, Feb, Mar, April, Oct, Nov and Dec.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

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4 years listed You are contacting Marc Smale Landline n/a Mobile +44 (0)7779 111102 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This house has so far received 0 reviews.