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Apartment |1 bedroom |Sleeps 4

Esperaza in Carcassonne

From £240 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

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

About the home

This apartment has been refurbished to a high standard. It has everything you could need so as soon as you arrive you can relax and enjoy your well earned break. The apartment has one bedroom that can be made into a twin or double, with wash basin, wardrobe and chair. There is a separate shower and toilet. The main room has a fitted kitchen, a dining area which seats 4 and a living area with a comfortable sofa bed and chair. There is a screened off wash basin in case there are 4 people. We have TV (all free channels including BBC & ITV) with video and DVD player, a radio and CD player. We have several videos and DVDs you can borrow.

The bedroom and main room lead onto a private decked area with table and chairs and sun loungers. There is a bar-b-que area for you to enjoy. A few steps away is the pool so you can cool off on those hot summer days. The pool is heated by the sun so is normally in use May to October but this may vary.

You can see all the sights, walk, ride, swim, play golf or just chill out. There is an abundance of places to go and things to see, too many to mention them all here, but La Mariete is an ideal base. The village had everything you need in the way of shops,bars etc.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The cooker is a mini oven. We have a cot, high chair, changing mat and baby bath available if required.

The two single beds can be made into a king size bed.

Further details outdoors:
There is a lovely terrace where you can relax . You can cook your meals on the bar-b-que and then eat on the terrace in the warm summer evenings. Even in November we have warm days so you will use the outside area. The terrace is decked with a grass area beyond.

Although smoking is not allowed inside the property you can smoke on the terrace.

Further details

The swimming pool is shared with the owners and is normally in use from May to September or October. The terrace is your own private area.

Conditions

Booking normally Saturday to Saturday with arrival from 4.00pm and vacate before 10.00am. This is flexible and can be modified to accommodate your travel plans especially those cheap air flights!!

A £50.00 deposit is payable at the time of booking with the balance and a £50.00 security bond payable 8 weeks prior to arrival, if your arrival is within 8 weeks the full rental and bond are payable when booking. This can be done with cash, cheque or bank transfer. The security bond will be refunded to you after an inspection of the property.

All bed linen and towels are supplied for 1 weeks occupancy. Additional linen is available upon request.

Electricity is included.

A grocery pack can be arranged if you arrive late or on Sunday.

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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region

This area averages about 300 hours of sunshine a year and summer can last from May to November.

About 40 minutes away is the famous medieval city of Carcassonne (as mentioned in the Labyrinth). The old walled city with castle, shops and restaurants is a must to visit. They often have shows on and in July have the famous burning of the city, a fantastic firework display, and in August they have jousting everyday. Just outside Carcassonne is a lovely 18 hole golf course and we can arrange tee times and clubs for you. There is also an Australian Park and Bird Park.

This is Cathare Country so we have many splendid chateaux to visit, Montsegur and Queribus to name a few.
Visit Rennes-le-Chateau, the mysterious and infamous village featured in The Da Vinci code only about 15 minutes away but can be seen from the house. Rennes-les-Baines is a thermal spa town as mentioned in The Sepulchre by Kate Moss


In summer there are many water sports. There is swimming in the local outdoor pools or at the many lakes in the area, white water rafting and canoeing. There is also fishing, quad biking and horse riding and golf (we have clubs you can borrow)
The beaches of Narbonne and Perpignan are only about an hour and a half away.

This is also wine country, you can visit many of the local "caves" and sample the red, white and rose produced in this area or even try the famous Blanquette, the first champagne produced in France.

In winter the ski slopes are nearby - 40kms. There are several to choose from catering for all levels.
You can also visit Andorra, about 2 hours away, a drive through spectacular scenery and then visit the many shops to stock up on duty free and have a nice meal in one of the many restaurants.

We are about 2 -2.5 hours away from the new viaduct bridge at Millau, the longest suspension bridge in the world.

The Carcassonne / Esperaza area

Esperaza is a quiet village with the river Aude running through it. You can easily walk into the village with its 2 mini markets, bakers ,butchers, post office and chemists. There are also bars, restaurants and a train station. On Sundays the village comes alive with it's Sunday market, well known in the area. Here you can get all your local produce and try the local cheeses and honey and wine.

In Esperaza we have a dinosaur museum, a hat museum and a honey museum. There are several Pyreneean walks in this area and one goes right past the house.

We are 40 minutes from Carcassonne where you can visit the medieval city, take a boat on the Canal du Midi or have a round of golf.

Through July to September all the local villages have their fetes, with music & dancing. There are many evening markets. In July there is a folklore festival, this has groups from all over the world showing their traditional dance and music. It culminates with a grand firework display. The Tour De France often comes past or close to this area and in Quillan they have an annual cycle race in August round the village attended by some of the top riders.

20 minutes away are the thermal spas of Alet-les-Baines and Rennes-les-Baines. The spas date back to Roman times. We are also centrally located to visit the Cathar castles such as Montsegurand Queribus

Esperaza is an ideal base to discover all there is to see in the Aude region.

How to get there

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Fly to Carcassonne, Perpignan or Toulouse. We are 40 minutes from Carcassonne airport and one hour from Perpignan and about two hours from Toulouse.
Cheap flights and car hire with Ryannair, Flybe and Easijet.

For detailed instructions from all airports or if you are driving please contact us with your travel plans and we will e-mail them to you .

Activities near Carcassonne

Reviews

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03 Sep 2011

“Perfect place for a quiet, relaxing holiday.” Pre-booking and directions to La Mariete were very good indeed and a warm welcome from Rose and Terry. During our two week stay Rose and Terry were on hand if needed and offered the use of bikes and helpful directions to places of interest including Le Tour de France! The house was very clean and had everything a couple would need for a holiday. The wooden patio offers a pleasant place for outdoor meals and the swimming pool is ideal for a relaxing dip. There was an excellent folder with guides to tourist attractions and activities and a tv with English channels to keep up to date with news back in the UK. The view from the house is beautiful and the local area has plenty of signposted walks if you enjoy a stroll in the hilly countryside. Esperaza is a short walk down the hill from the house and is a relatively small town with a few restaurants. Ideal for those wishing a quieter holiday. We found the local people to be very helpful and friendly.

03 Sep 2011

“Perfect for two” La Mariete exceeded all our expectations - in a beautiful location at the top of a hill with wonderful views ,and within walking distance of Esperaza. The gite is small but ideal for 2 people or a family with young children , - it is very well equipped with everything you need and more ! It provides a good base for exploring the area but a haven of peace to return to after a busy day ,with a lovely garden to relax in , and a pool to cool off in ! Rose and Terry are the perfect hosts - friendly and helpful without being intrusive. For us , it was the perfect place to stay.

02 Sep 2011

“Ideal place to relax or explore” We've stayed here 3 years on the trot and tend to use it for relaxing -it is quiet and peaceful. The gite is very comfortable and has everything you need. The owners, Terry and Rose are very friendly and helpful. We love the privacy, you have your own terrace, garden and full use of the pool. If you want to explore, you dont have to go far. The surrounding area is lovely and there's plenty to do whether you want to walk or sight see. I wouldn't think twice about going back again.

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Esperaza has been a terrific base from which to explore Languedoc Rouissillon area. The gite has provided us with ample space and perfect amenities. Additionally with your local knowledge we have further insight into the area, local facilities, festivals and markets. -

We have had a really relaxing holiday here. The countryside and breathtaking views have been made all the more enjoyable due to the relaxed and comfortable atmosphere surrounding your home. The gite was very comfortable and very well equipped.-

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	25 Dec 11	8 Apr 12	240£ 240	0-	0-	1 Week
	8 Apr 12	27 May 12	290£ 290	0-	0-	1 Week
	27 May 12	1 Jul 12	320£ 320	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	420£ 420	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Sep 12	14 Oct 12	340£ 340	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Oct 12	25 Nov 12	290£ 290	0-	0-	1 Week
	25 Nov 12	23 Dec 12	240£ 240	0-	0-	1 Week

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

We will consider lets of less than one week.

Payments can be made in sterling or euros.

No additional costs, price includes linen, towels and electric. In season we supply pool towels.

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5 years listed You are contacting Terry And Rose Reynolds Landline +33 468 742856 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This apartment has received 3 reviews from previous guests.