Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Here you are in the heart of France and its traditional way of life. This property is privately situated in 90 hectares of private farming estate owned by a charming couple (Madame is English) who breed sheep, pigs and ducks with their own pond. They also make their own products such as foie gras, confit de canard and charcuterie - they taste better than any you have ever eaten before! They are proud of their work and will be delighted to show guests around their estate.
Ferme de Madeleine is full of character with wooden beams on the ceilings of some rooms and well decorated throughout. Enjoy views of the Pyrenees mountains from your lovely holiday home.
Ferme de Madeleine
Swimming pool
One of the double bedrooms
Sitting room
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/12510
The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
This is the perfect location for exploring rural France, and also the medieval city of Carcassonne or Toulouse.
15 minutes drive away is the medieval village of Saissac known for its Cathar castle. Revel is also about 15 minutes and has a good range of shops plus traditional workshops featuring furniture restorers, skilled stone cutters, and most importantly, some excellent restaurants. Also, you must not miss the market of Revel on Saturdays - one of the best around.
More generally you are 1 hour away from the Mediterranean coastline and 1.5 hours from the Pyrenees, which you can see from the property.
Carcassonne area
La Ferme de Madeleine is in easy reach of many historic spots like the Cathar castles, Le Canal du Midi . It is also 5 minutes from the village of St Papoul where you will find a grocery shop, boulangerie, a cafe and a fabulous Benedictine Abbey.
You are also at the foothill of La Montagne Noire and its lakes ideal for bathing, windsurfing, canoeing and many other activities. From the house you can go on marked walks and discover the local wildlife, go horse riding or cycling.
How to get there
Fly to Toulouse, Perpignan or Carcassonne Cheap flights from easyjet and ryanair Car hire available.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Carcassonne
Activities near Carcassonne
Sports: Horse Riding
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Private outdoor pool (unheated)
Further details indoors: You enter the five bedroom house (sleeps 10) through a covered patio, with barbecue, into a hall off which is a separate wc, shower room and laundry room with washing machine. Step go down into a spacious dining/sitting room with a long farmhouse table and chairs seating 10. Around a large open fireplace is comfortable seating and a tv.
Adjacent, is the fully equipped open plan kitchen with dishwasher. A large sliding window, facing south with views over the Pyrenees, gives access to the terrace with table and chairs and the swimming pool beyond. The upper floor consists of a corridor with shower room, a bathroom and a separate wc plus five well decorated bedrooms all with good view: three double bedrooms, one of which has a terrace with panoramic views, and two twin bedrooms. The house has reversible heating and air-conditioning.
Further details outdoors: Situated in 90 hectares of land with pond. Beyond the house is the gorgeous 13m x 7m fenced swimming pool with large solarium, covered terrace with table and chairs, separate wc and shower plus stunning panoramic views over the Pyrenees.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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8 Jan - 12 May
8 Jan 07
13 May 07
757£ 757
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13 May - 19 June
13 May 07
20 Jun 07
757£ 757
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20 - 30 June
20 Jun 07
1 Jul 07
995£ 995
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01 - 14 July
1 Jul 07
14 Jul 07
1323£ 1,323
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26 August - 08 September
26 Aug 07
9 Sep 07
1266£ 1,266
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09 - 22 Septmeber
9 Sep 07
23 Sep 07
995£ 995
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23 September - 15 Decembe
23 Sep 07
16 Dec 07
757£ 757
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. There is another property available in the same location sleeping 6. Both properties can be rented together in July and August - please enquire.
Availability notes
Please contact the owner to enquire about available dates.
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/12510
Contact details for home 12510
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Becky Hughes
Tel:
+44 (0)1752 551500
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Advertiser joined: 12 May 2006 This property added: 20 Jun 2006
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