Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Situated on a farm in beautiful countryside, and 2kms from the historic hill-top village of Fanjeaux, this well-appointed holiday property has a new swimming pool for the 2007 season. It's a delightful haven of peace here, but it also has the advantage of being a very good centre from which to explore the delights of Carcassonne, Mirepoix, Castelnaudary and Limoux.
Created from the ancient stone buildings adjacent to the farmhouse, you'll find all the modern home comforts here. There are fantastic views over the countryside and the Montagne Noir. As well as cooling off in the pool in summer, a wood-burning fire in the sitting room ensures your cosiness during out-of-season holidays.
Open plan living area
Sitting room and fireplace
Showing the kitchen area
One of the double bedrooms
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
This part of the Languedoc has a sunny Mediterranean climate. It can be hot in summer, but the temperature is often tempered by a breeze. Now the 3rd most visited region in France by British people, the Languedoc offers something for everyone. Miles of long, sandy beaches, coastal lagoons, vibrant cities such as Narbonne and Montpellier, historical sites such as Carcassonne and the Cathar castles, fabulous scenery, great cuisine and vineyards, vineyards, vineyards.
Carcassonne / Fanjeaux area
The local hill-top village of Fanjeaux is just 2 kms away and will provide most of your day-to-day needs: there's a baker's, butcher's, bar/tabac, pharmacy and a petrol station. There's tennis and boules in the village and a children's playground. A little further away at Bram (9kms) you'll find everything else - supemarket, butcher's, dry-cleaner's etc. At Bram you can also hire bikes, take a boat trip along the Canal du Midi, or enjoy horse-riding.
Fanjeaux has a market every Thurs & Sat morning, Bram - Weds morning, Castelnaudary - Monday morning, Carcassonne (new town) - Tues, Thurs & Sat mornings, There are local restaurants in Fanjeaux and Bram, and many more in Carcassonne and Limoux.
This is a great centre for exploring this lovely region. Castelnaudary (17kms) is the 'capital' of the local famous dish 'cassoulet' and has a Cassoulet Festival in August. It's also the main training centre for the French Foreign Legion - much bigger tham Bram, it has a great canal basin, public swimming pools, cinema etc. Carcassonne is only a 15-20 minute drive away where you can visit the fairytale medieval city - Carcassonne has festivals in July and August. Mirepoix (17kms) is a most stunning medieval village. Limoux is where the sparkling wine 'Blanquette de Limoux' is produced and has a festival in Feb/March.
How to get there
The town of Fanjeaux is situated west-south-west of Carcassonne - about a 15 minute drive. The nearest motorway junction is No: 22 (Bram) on the A61 Autoroute des Deux Mers.
Carcassonne Airport is the nearest (15 mins by car) serviced by the low-cost airline Ryanair from East Midlands, Stanstead, Liverpool and Dublin. Alternative airports are Toulouse and Perpignan.
Full directions will be sent to you once you make a booking.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Carcassonne: 15 km
Railway:
Carcassonne: 15 km
Activities near Carcassonne
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Swing set
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The accommodation comprises a sitting room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast bar, 3 spacious bedrooms, a shower room and a separate WC. The sitting room has a sofa, armchairs, coffee table, colour TV (French channels), DVD and stereo. The kitchen is modern, fully-equipped with a dish-washer. There are 3 bedrooms all comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated. There is a shower room with a shower, wash-basin, storage facilities and a hair-dryer. The WC is separate. The gite istself does not have an internet connection, but the property owners will allow access to their's in the farmhouse on request.
A nice touch here is that the owner provides you with a welcome pack of locally-produced fruit, vegetables, jam and wine.
Further details outdoors: Outside there's a shaded terrace with a barbeque where you can eat. You are free to wander in the garden and meadow surrounding the farmhouse and gite. The pool is 6m x 4m, above ground, and with views over the countryside and Montagne Noir. Swimming pool towels are provided free of charge by the owners.
Please note that the owner of this property who lives in the farmhouse has a friendly dog.
Further details
Gas, elecric, water, winter-heating, taxe de sejour, end of stay cleaning is all included in the rental cost. The provision of bed-linen and towels is extra. €10 per bed per week for the bed-linen, and €7 per person per week for towels (1 bath, 1 hand towel). This is payable direct to the owners.
The owners request a damge deposit of €200 on arrival, which will be refunded to you at the end of your holiday, less the replacement cost of any breakages.
Conditions
Sorry - the owners cannot accept pets here.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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French school hols
10 Apr 08
3 May 08
532£ 532
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3 May 08
31 May 08
498£ 498
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31 May 08
28 Jun 08
646£ 646
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High Season
28 Jun 08
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795£ 795
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30 Aug 08
27 Sep 08
646£ 646
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Low Season
27 Sep 08
25 Oct 08
532£ 532
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Preferred payment method - cheque, bank transfer in £ sterling or by credit card. We can also accept payment in Euros, please enquire.
Non Saturday to Saturday bookings may be available in Low and Mid Season - please enquire.
Guestbook
A fantastic holiday home if you have children - very well equipped with toys and baby items - so nice not to have to bring a travel cot! The family were really welcoming to us and to our children - this made it a particularly nice holiday. Mrs S of Scotland. July 2008.
Absolutely superb and an extremely warm wlcome from the family. TOP CLASS accommodation, especially for families. We were totally DELIGHTED! Mr B June 2008
Gite Opale is a real home from home and the owners are delightful. The welcome and continued care for us whilst we were staying was extremely good. The kitchen is very well-equipped and overall the whole family was really impressed. We will be returning.....Mrs W, East Sussex. June 2007.
Availability notes
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Contact owner
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Contact details for home 20013
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Name:
Sue Caddick
Tel:
+44 (0)1509 600228
Mobile:
+44 (0)781 4656402
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Advertiser joined: 19 Dec 2006 This property added: 18 Jan 2007
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