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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Puivert in Carcassonne

From £308 per week |  From £44 per night

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

4 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

A traditional, simple and pretty house in small terrace of a little, very rural hamlet, surrounded by truly spectacular views and stunning landscapes. Suitable for couples or small groups of 4 - 5, but not really adviseable for small chldren. Eco friendly in many ways; it has a woodburner, recycling and composting facilities and tiled and wooden floors. A kitchen/living area leads to a small, shower/utility room with washing machine, a hallway, a WC and second living room, which can be used as an extra bedroom.
Upstairs there are two large double bedrooms and a bathroom with bath/shower over and WC. Then the attic /loft/3rd.bedroom opens through sliding glass doors to a south facing ROOF TERRACE with magnificent views and ample space for sitting/eating & drying laundry.

Further facilities include : TV, DVD and WI FI access.

The Puivert valley is approx. 400m. above sea level, lying in the foothills of the PYRENEES. It is a unique landscape with lush, silt soils, limestone crags and deep, wooded areas. It is particular rich in wildlife and plant life.

A lovely swimming and fishing lake with sandy beach and campsite nearbye is just down the lane.

From the back of the house, across a narrow alley and through a barn is a big field/garden with those fantastic views.. The garden is mostly down to flower meadow , grassland and trees. You can sit for hours on the terrace or in the garden, watching the birds: booted eagles, hen harriers, red/black kites amongst many, both rare and common. On clear nights the stars and bats] are amazing. For those interested in wildlife there are so many birds, butterflies, wild boar, deer, wild cat, pine & beech marten, and gorgeous wildflowers at certain times of year.

MANY REFERENCES.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The satellite TV is tuned digitally to receive freeview English channels. Wi Fi internet access is available.

PLEASE NOTE: . Bed linen and towels for up to 4 people [2 double beds] is free/included - Extra beds/people will be charged at 12 Euros / approx £10 p.w. to cover laundry costs.

There is one family bathroom with shower over bath and one smaller shower/utility room.

The house is cleaned and prepared for your arrival. It is expected that you would leave the house as you found it and notify us of any breakages or damage

Further details outdoors:
The 1/2 acre wildlife garden is accessed through the barn and from a gravel terrace. It is planted with many trees and shrubs. It has wild flower meadow areas and mown areas. Beyond this garden is another 1/2 acre hay meadow. It has plenty of space for picnics and play but the owner would ask that the trees, structures and plants are respected and that the neighbours' boundaries and gardens are also duly respected.

Recycling and composting are encouraged.

The lake just down the lane has a sandy beach for swimmers and sunbathers and a fishing area on the other sde. During the summer a cafe and small restaurant are open. There is also a campsite.

Further details

No smoking please.

An English couple nearby maintain and service the house and are available to help and deal with any problems concerning the house.

Although I have tried to ensure that the house is quite safe, the owner accepts no responsibility for any accident or injury sustained within or without the boundaries of the premises.

The house is quite rustic and simple but has everything you would need. No dishwasher or tumbledryer. All water is metered. We ask all tenants to replace small items like crockery/glass if they break them and notify us of any other damage/breakages.

A £75 breakages deposit is required, returnable after your departure and when the house has been checked over

A deposit is necessary to secure your booking in the first place. This is part of the total rental.

Conditions

REFUNDABLE breakages/damages deposit of £75 required.

Deposit of £75 towards the total rent required to secure booking. Refundable if cancellation is made 3 months before tenancy begins.

Balance to be paid at least 2 months before holiday commences , unless it's a last minute booking.

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The roof terrace

 

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The living room/2

 

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Part of Kitchen/Living room

 

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Front of house

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region

500m.above sea level, the cottage is in the foothills of the Pyrenees , yet only 1hr. from the Mediterranean. It lies just above a beautiful plateau formed by an ancient lake bed. Steeped in Cathar history, the area is famous for its castles and lakes. If you liked the books: Labyrinth, The De Vinci Code or the Holy Blood and the Holy Grail, this is the region to explore. Wildlife abounds; rare birds like the hen harrier, red & black kite, vulture and eagles are seen here. Summers can be hot , with occasional dramatic thunderstormns. Rainy summers have been known! Spring displays a profusion of wildflowers; autumn is still warm and colourful and is one of the best seasons. Winters are usually very cold but I have been out in my shirt sleeves in January.! Blizzards can occur and local ski stations are near, as is Andorra, approx. 2 hrs. away.

The Carcassonne / Puivert area

The village of Puivert has its own pretty, swimming lake with beach, sports area, campsite and cafe. There is a restaurant, post office, mini market, bakery, and museum, all a 10.min. walk from the cottage. The Chateau is open all year round . The cottage sits @ about 1.5 km. above Puivert.

In the immediate area there are many activities offered, including fishing, swimming, watersports, gliding, horse riding, cycling and walking. Some bikes are for hire from the Puivert campsite and within about a 20km. radius there exist further bike hire facilities.

The famous city of Carcassonne is a 45 min. drive away; the castle of Montsegur is very near and there are lively street markets held regularly in nearbye towns. The French are rightly proud of their local products and celebrate them with frequent fairs and markets

Ski areas such as Camurac, Ax Les Thermes and Mont D'Olmes -are all within an hour's drive and Andorra is about 2 .5 hrs. away, as is northern Spain

How to get there

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Nearest airports are: Carcassonne 40mins.
Perpignan 60mins.
Toulouse 90mins.

Flights from UK on airlines such as: Ryanair.com, Flybe.com, Easyjet.com and others.
Train stations @ Carcassonne, Toulouse, Perpignan, Foix [45mins] and Limoux [30mins] & Quillan [15mins].

Activities near Carcassonne

Reviews

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23 Oct 2011

“A peaceful and beautiful retreat.” Every summer we escape to Alice's beautiful cottage. The area offers everything you need to relax and recharge your batteries. The cottage is simple and comfortable with a great roof terrace for birdwatching, star gazing and sunbathing. The local lake is a 10 minute walk down the road and there are many interesting places to visit including Cathar castles, pretty villages, markets and mountains.

29 Jun 2011

“Peaceful and relaxing” The property was more than we expected, very comfortable and plenty of space. We had everything we needed for a relaxing hoiday. The view from the roof terrace was beautiful. In fact we wished could have stayed longer. Great place to stay if you like peace and quiet! During our stay we visited Quillan which has a great market on a Wednesday and then on Thursday we went to Carcassonne, hired bikes and cycled along the Canal du Midi.

12 Jun 2011

“So enjoyable” More than lived up to our expectations. Location is wonderful - the lake with beach, the ancient (12th cent) and modern history, the scenery, the whole surrounding countryside, neighbours were... more

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26 May 2011

“Charming, quiet, rustic living which is ideal for a relaxing getaway.” We loved this place because of its remote idyllic setting, beautiful countryside and tranquility. Its a very quiet place and the house has a simple rustic charm in keeping with the surrounds. The... more

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Guestbook for Pradou

Less than a month ago we were sleeping out under the stars on your roof terrace...the lack of of artificial light allowed us to stare at the inky blackness peppered with stars.. D & J Overton. August 2008 Scotland




Happily ensconced. Lovely region and house. Barry Smith, Australia. June/July, 2008

We had the best holiday ever... The area is lovely and the kids enjoyed hours and hours down by the lake.
B.S. July. 2009. Scotland.

Thank you for letting us share this little part of heaven...K,S,E,M & D. Aug 2010

I loved the lake and I loved everything really! It has been a great week and I would love to come again. Megan, [11 yr.old]. Aug. 2010

Even better holiday this year. We'll be back! C.Dudgeon 2010 Scotland

"A wonderful experience! Coming from a large metropolitan area, I thoroughly enjoyed the tranquillity of the evening and the beautiful view of the stars, By day, the view the green hills and castle were amazing. The house offers all the modern comforts of home, but yet maintains its country charm. This is now one of my vacation favourites and have recommended it to family and friends. " Dr and Mrs. Aliaga Rossel from Paris.. MAY 2011

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
September to November	3 Sep 11	13 Nov 11	308£ 308	4444	4444	Flexible
November to March	13 Nov 11	1 Apr 12	308£ 308	4444	4444	Flexible
April to September	1 Apr 12	2 Sep 12	308£ 308	4444	4444	Flexible

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Pricing for cold months include heating/logs.

Sterling or Euros accepted

Consult earlier details or owner re. towels/linen costs

Consult earlier details or owner for deposit/breakages costs.

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5 years listed You are contacting Alice Naish Landline +44 01373 453518 Mobile +7 973 218240 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This cottage has received 4 reviews from previous guests.