Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This pretty cottage is typically French, offering comfortable accommodation on three levels with two bedrooms on the first floor (each with en suite shower room/wc); kitchen and the third bedroom on ground level and large sitting room leading onto terraced garden with BBQ, loungers and garden lights for evening use. The garden enjoys panoramic views of the surrounding mountain scenery.
There is the possibility of a let for 10 people with our next door neighbours - who also have a swimming pool - see house ref 14092
Les Volets
BBQ and terrace
Lounge
Kitchen
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
With 360 days of sunshine, the Languedoc-Rousillon offers a year round opportunity to experience the surrounding scenery with its stunning gorges, lakes and vineyards.
The department of Aude boasts a rich historical heritage, with the stunning Cathar castles on many of the hilltops, the mystery of Rennes-les-Chateau and the magnificent medieval city of Carcassonne.
The area is ideal for outdoor pursuits including walking, water sports (white water rafting within village), cycling (Tour de France goes through village), climbing, caving etc. plus ski-ing in the winter season.
Other places of interest include:
Thermal springs at Rennes-les-Bains & Alet-les-Bain Thermal pool at Rennes - les- Bain - open all year round. Perpignan - gateway to Spain, full of history and wonderful for shopping in the old and the new quarters. Mirepoix - wonderful medievel town with famous market square - the entire perimeter is rimmed by old beams and wooden heads. Each carving is individual. Gorge de Galamus - amazing limestone gorge worn through the ridge by the river Agly. Mediterrenean beaches just over 1 hour away. Miles of safe sandy beaches. Sentier Cathar (walking route through the Pyrenees) The famous Little Yellow Train - take the open air train through the Fenouillede mountain range or the Tet valley.
Belvianes et Cavirac area
Belvianes et Cavirac is a small village (approx 300 people) nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees at the entrance to the Gorges Pierre Lys.
Excellent local restaurant, just five mintues walk away, offering regional food and wine. Quillan, the local market town (4km away) offers all amenities including outdoor swimming pool, shops, restaurants, boulangerie, boucherie etc. During the summer months there is a weekly night market (Thursday) with live entertainment).
Open air swimming pool at Axat - with water slide (10mins) - stunning scenery all around. Lie on the grass under a tree whilst the children swim in the pool. Lake at Puivert (20mins) - spend the day by the sandy beach of this fresh water lake. There is a small cafe/restaurant and again the scenery is beautiful.
Local Events - 11 - 14 July - Fête de la Saint Jacques (Esperaza) 13 July - Feu d'artifice au chateau (fireworks to celebrate Bastille day, followed by dancing) 17 July - TOUR DE FRANCE : Stage 12 Lavelanet - Narbonne - Passes through Belvianes et Cavirac 18 - 20 July - Festival de Guitare (acoustic concerts in open air) 30 July - 3 August - Festival de Folklore International (8 international dance troups tour the local villages) 8 - 10 August - Festival de Jazz 14 - 17 August - Grande Fêtes de la Ville (Quillan) 13 - 21 September - Festival de Chants (concerts of traditional singing in the local churches)
- Activities - Walking White Water Rafting Climbing Cycling Horse Riding Skiing Visiting historic sites
How to get there
There are four airports in France which are within easy reach : Carcassonne (50 mins) Perpignan (1 hr) Toulouse (1¾ hrs) Bezier (2 hrs), also Girona in Spain is (2 hrs).
Cheap flights are available with the following airlines:
www.ryanair.com fly to Carcassonne from Stansted, East Midlands, Liverpool, Cork, Dublin and Shannon fly to Perpignan from Stansted fly to Girona from Birmingham, Blackpool, Bournemouth, Bristol, Doncaster/Sheffield, Dublin, Durham, East Midlands, Glasgow (Prestwick), Liverpool, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, Newquay, Shannon and Stansted fly to Beziers from Bristol and Stansted
www.easyjet.com fly to Toulouse from either Bristol or Gatwick
www.BA.com fly to Toulouse from Gatwick
www.flybe.com fly to Perpignan from Southampton
www.bmibaby.com fly to Perpignan from Manchester
car rental: www.arguscarhire.com
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Carcassonne: 58 km
Railway:
Mainline Perpignan (local - Quillan 4km): 70 km
Ferry:
Calais, Caen, St Malo
Activities near Belvianes et Cavirac
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Bedrooms (3), Ensuite (2), Shower rooms (2), WCs (3)
Furniture:
Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The house itself is comfortable and very pretty. There are three bedrooms, two upstairs and one downstairs. The two upstairs bedrooms each have a toilet and shower en suite. There is an additional toilet and sink upstairs. From the downstairs bedroom there is a spiral staircase to a lovely large sitting room which leads out onto the terrace. There is a TV for playing videos, with a large selection of films. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, pots and pans. There is a washing machine, electric oven and grill.
Further details outdoors: On the terrace there is a large BBQ, table, chairs and sun loungers. Up three steps there is a small covered area with table and 4 chairs.
On road parking is available opposite the house.
Further details
Due to spiral staircase the cottage is not suitable for elderly/infirm or very young children.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Nightly rate
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Weekday
Weekend
July/August
14 Jul 08
1 Sep 08
400£ 400
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September
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
350£ 350
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October
1 Oct 08
1 Jun 09
300£ 300
4545
4545
3 Nights
21
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. £150 deposit required with booking.
£100 cheque taken as security deposit. Returned within 7 days of receiving back the keys.
Bed linen and towels included in price.
Availability notes
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