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Villa |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Montazels in Carcassonne

From £520 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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

About the home

A charming French villa with pool set in the beautiful hillside of Montazels. With stunning views of the surrounding hillside and the infamous Rennes-le- Chateau, it is the ideal retreat for people who enjoy visiting cities and tourist attractions but like to have somewhere quiet to come and relax at the end of the day.

Modern and spacious inside with all the home comforts you could need. Each bedroom has stunning views of the surrounding hillside
A large patio door from the lounge opens up onto the spacious stone terrace. Ideal for sun bathing. If you aren't a sun worshipper, settle yourself under the covered veranda with a book and a glass of wine.
On hot days, cool off in the clear, blue swimming pool flanked by a mature Mediterranean garden.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Recently decorated and with new furniture, this villa is light, spacious and immaculate throughout.
With everything you could need to make your holiday as pleasureable as possible, this villa is a real home from home with the added bonus of a swimming pool, stunning views and wall to wall sunshine. This area averages about 300 days of sunshine a year so the odds of bad weather are minimal.
The villa floor is stone tiled throughout making it very easy to keep clean. Choose to either dine inside or enjoy the weather and the view whilst you dine outside on the spacious covered veranda.There is a downstairs shower room which is very useful after a swim. Master bedroom with en suite shower room and separate lavatory. Twin and double share upstairs bathroom and lavatory. All have built in wardrobes. Twin room has TV with built in DVD player.
The bedrooms all look out to the hills and when the night falls, close the wooden shutters to ensure you wake up when you want to and not when the sun wants you to.
There are plenty of shops in Esperaza and Couiza and a supermarket (5 mins). Plenty of local speciality produce to try like the Blanquette (Champagne), wines and nougat.

Further details outdoors:
The pool is heated by the sun and so is only really useable from May to October.
The garden has it's own olive trees and fig trees which you are welcome to pick if you happen to be staying when they are ripe.
The villa is set in 1000 sq metres of Mediterranean garden and is quite private.
I'm sure you will be very tempted to stay and relax at the villa each day but if you do fancy visiting one of the many attractions nearby, you will find it a very useful base for the beaches, the skiing, the mountains, the towns and the historical sites.
In fact there is so much to see and do in this area, you may well find yourself coming back.

Further details

No facilities for babies and toddlers. Not suitable for children under 5 years of age due to unguarded stairs.
Rentals normally from Saturday to Saturday but this is negotiable.
Check in 4.00pm, check out by 10.00am day of departure
Price includes linen and towels.
Mid-stay clean available
Pool is alarmed and fenced
Welcome folder
A grocery pack can be arranged for a small charge
Payment acceptable in £ or Euro by cheque, Paypal or online bank transfer.
Booking confirmed on receipt of 20% deposit, balance payable at least 2 months before arrival date.
A cancellation fee will be charged increasing in rate according to how close to arrival date cancellation occurs.
A breakages deposit of £200 should be paid with the final payment, this will be refunded on your return subject to property inspection.

Closest airports Carcassonne (40 mins) Perpignon (1hr 30 mins) Toulouse (1 hr 30 mins)
Ryan Air have two flights a day going from Stansted to Carcassonne over the summer.
Easy jet fly to Toulouse and Flybe to Perpignon from certain uk airports
Rental cars available from all airports – cheaper to book online prior to departure.

Conditions

A breakages deposit of £200.00 is required on payment of balance.
A 20% deposit is required to secure your booking.
Not suitable for babies and small children
Pool is alarmed and fenced.

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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region

From the wild areas of the high plateaux to the Mediterranean coast, Languedoc-Roussillon is a region with a thousand facets, and as many different ways to enjoy yourself.

Discover cities full of art, culture and history, whose inheritance stretches back several centuries, follow in the footsteps of famous historical characters...

Bask in the sun on more than 120 miles of unspoiled coastline, take in the breathtaking landscapes of the countryside, commune with nature or indulge in outdoor sports, get to know the locals and discover the art of living...

The citadel of Carcassonne looks like a medieval film set. The spectacular walled town is one of France’s most famous national monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally a Roman settlement, then a medieval walled town, it was built between the 12th and 14th centuries...
Medieval walled city with castle and shops within. Take a look at this website for details on events over the year. Well worth a visit.
www.carcassonne.org/

Whether you’re looking for a sunshine ski resort, snowshoe resort, snowboarding area or just a peaceful mountain village, you’ll find it Languedoc-Roussillon

Camurac Ski Resort
Mixes the charm of a mountain village with skiing and other gliding sports, all the while preserving the environment. 15 Tracks on 2,5 hectares, heated picnic room - snack-bar - first aid post. At the bottom of the Tracks: ski renting. Regular buses and trains from Quillan
www.lespyrenees.net/asp/station_en.asp?station=3

The mountains of Languedoc-Roussillon reach heights of almost 3000 metres in the Pyrenees , with the peaks of Canigou (2784m) and Carlit (2921m), and more than 1500m in the Massif Central, topped by Mont Lozère (1699m) and Mont Aigoual (1565m).

Languedoc-Roussillon is honeycombed with caves and caverns, forming one of the richest areas of subterranean landscape in France.
About 15 of them are open to the public. They contain extraordinary shapes, stunning colours, narrow passages and vast chambers… and some surprising images that seem to be sculpted from rock, such as the hundred-thousand soldiers of the Grotte de Trabuc, or the Medusa’s head in the Grotte de Clamouse. In these mineral kingdoms, lakes and rivers sometimes appear.

From the Camargue to the Côte Vermeille (Vermillion Coast), the spectacular coastline of Languedoc-Roussillon stretches for 150 miles along the Mediterranean Sea. It has some of the finest French beaches, a warm climate and clear waters that are thought to promote health: a perfect combination for family vacations.

A mix of family holiday resorts, health spas and ancient fishing villages cluster along the shore, backed by a hinterland of untouched natural beauty.

Rennes-le-Chateau
Unraval the mysteries surrounding the infamous Rennes-le-Chateau featured in The Da Vinci Code. Seen from the villa up on hillside.
www.rennes-le-chateau.co.uk

Walking / Hiking
Aude en Pyrénées, crossroads of the Mediterranean, the Corbieres and the Pyrenees, is an ideal location to go hiking.
For riding, cycling and walking tours Europe has few better destinations than Languedoc-Roussillon. The varied landscapes of Languedoc-Roussillon make it one of Europe’s favourite locations for hiking, mountain biking, pony trekking and horse trail riding.
www.aude-en-pyrenees.fr/pages/tourisme/rando_en.html#pratiquer

Languedoc-Roussillon, renowned for the diversity of its agricultural produce, boasts a delicious and authentic cuisine.

Based on olive oil, garlic and basil, this cuisine is typically flavoured with herbs of the Provencal garrigue (scrubland) such as thyme, rosemary, bay, savory.

Cheeses, wines, honey and fruit complement the rural and coastal specialities. Sampling the cuisine of Languedoc-Roussillon is still one of the best ways to really discover our region.

The Carcassonne / Montazels area

Take a walk in to nearby Esperaza, a quiet village with many shops including a bakery, bars, restaurants and pizzeria as well as a dinosaur and fossil museum. Don't miss the Sunday market.

Take the train from Esperaza station to the beautiful medieval city of Carcassonne (40 mins drive. Famous walled city and castle. Many events held all year round including on 14 July the traditonal setting light of the walled city which includes a world famous firework display.

Visit the thermal spas of Alet-les-Bain and Rennes-les-Bain. Approximately 10km away these thermal spas dating back to the Romans are well-known for their health-giving properties.

Unraval the mysteries surrounding the infamous Rennes-le-Chateau seen from the villa and featured in The Da Vinci Code. Visit ancient sites, chateaus, caves and Cathar castles.

Explore on foot or on bicicle. The Montagne Noir (Black Mountains) and Pyrennes, gorges, forests and rivers are all on your doorstep.

For wine lovers you have Minervois, Corbieres and Fitou which help make the region the biggest wine producer in France. You must try the French Champagne (Blanquette) which is made locally in Limoux.

Explore the market towns of Bram, Castlenaudry, Mirepoix, Revel and of course Carcassonne. Take a boat trip on the Canal du Midi from Carcassonne.

Canoeing and whitewater rafting available along the river Aude as well as fishing.

Beaches are just over 1 hour away. Narbonne (ideal for families) and Perpignon offer some beautiful beaches.

Barcelona is between 2.5 - 3 hours away if you fancy a touch of Spain.

Andorra is popular due to it's tax free status as well as it's ski resorts. Not far away but takes about 3 hours due to the nature of the roads.

If skiing is your thing, the nearest resort at 40kms away is Camurac, with 15 slopes, two of which are green, 8 blues, 2 red and 3 black. With 7 ski lifts, 13 snow canons and 14 km of cross-country ski tracks. Buses leave twice a day from Quillan (7kms) during the season.

How to get there

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Cheap Flights with Ryan Air to Carcassonne / Perpignon or EasyJet to Toulouse
Car hire available at airport
Train /Taxis

Activities near Carcassonne

Guestbook for Rennes View

We had a lovely week's holiday and would like to say how well equipped we found the house. We had a very
comfortable week there and loved the surrounding area.

I feel we have to let you know what a super holiday we had in your lovely house. It was exactly what I had hoped - we wanted for nothing, moreover I too have taken a great liking to this region of France, an area I have not visited before. You may hear from us again! I will certainly recommend it.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Christmas / New Year	18 Dec 10	2 Jan 11	695£ 695	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	2 Jan 11	26 Mar 11	520£ 520	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring	26 Mar 11	30 Apr 11	620£ 620	0-	0-	1 Week
Early Summer	30 Apr 11	4 Jun 11	820£ 820	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer	4 Jun 11	3 Sep 11	1020£ 1020	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Summer	3 Sep 11	22 Oct 11	820£ 820	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	22 Oct 11	17 Dec 11	520£ 520	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas / New Year	17 Dec 11	3 Jan 12	720£ 720	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	3 Jan 12	24 Mar 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring	24 Mar 12	28 Apr 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
Early Summer	28 Apr 12	2 Jun 12	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer	2 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	1100£ 1100	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Summer	1 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	20 Oct 12	15 Dec 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas / New Year	15 Dec 12	3 Jan 13	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week

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

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5 years listed You are contacting Rebecca Bales Landline +44 01953 851801 Mobile n/a Payment accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This villa has so far received 0 reviews.

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