Carcassonne holiday home rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Belvis Maison (house)

Home:26299
Sleeps up to:8   (4 bedrooms)
Rates:£400 to £450
Will consider:Long term lets (over 1 month)
Changeover day:Flexible
Access:Car advised
Nearest amenities: 3 km
Notes:Sorry - no pets allowed
Suitable for children
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

Home description

In the peaceful village of Belvis on the Plateau de Sault, surrounded by extraordinary views of the Pyrenees, this beautifully decorated village house is an ideal retreat for those looking for complete peace and quiet, or for keen ramblers and skiiers - the house is just half an hour from the slopes at Camurac and Ax-les-Thermes.

Belvis is a very rustic village and there are plenty of places to explore in the surrounding area, including medieval towns such as Mirepoix with its bustling market every Monday morning, and the swimming lakes at Puivert and Montbel to enjoy in the summer. Or you can simply relax with a glass of wine on the terrace, taking in the magnificent views as the sun sets.

The spacious living room, enormous kitchen-diner with huge farmhouse table, and terrace make this a great house for convivial eating, drinking and making merry!

The spacious and welcoming lounge area
The spacious and welcoming lounge area
Enjoy a day at Lake Puivert
Enjoy a day at Lake Puivert
The medieval walled city of Carcassone - under an hour away
The medieval walled city of Carcassone - under an hour away
One of the light, comfortable bedrooms
One of the light, comfortable bedrooms
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region

In general the climate in The Aude region enjoys a Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers, rainy winters, moderate spring and autumn. July and August are hot and dry, September can be quite humid. October is a perfect month, the humidity is gone, the vines are changing colour, and days are warm and sunny.

The Aude stretches from the Mediterranean in the east to Castelnaudary in the west, the Montagne Noire in the north and the Pyrénées in the south and is blessed with some of the most scenic countryside in France, stunning coastline and mountainous landscape, with forests and mountain pastures, world-renowned Roman buildings, medieval towns and abbeys, making it an excellent destination for every walk of life.

Within 2 hours you could enjoy a day at the beach along the Mediterranean coast, Duty-free shopping and skiing in Andorra or wander about the Catalan city of Perpignan.


Carcassonne area

The modern city of Carcassonne is built around two medieval cities, the original hill top Cité of Carcassonne on the north side of the river Aude, and the thirteenth century Bastide of Carcassonne on the South side of the River Aude.

The Cité of Carcassonne is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest medieval town with its city walls intact. It has been the setting for many films featuring medieval castles and in recent years it has become a major tourist attraction

The Bastide was built at a later date when the French expelled the inhabitants of the original Cite, not trusting them to maintain the place against allies. Today the Bastide has been swallowed by the modern city, but you can still make out the layout of the road grid

During the 11th century, a religious group called The Cathars appeared in Europe and by the 13th century it was the main religion in the region much to the upset of the catholic church and a war was waged. During this period an estimated 500,000 men, women and children were massacred, this crusade has been described as one of the greatest disasters ever to befall Europe. Evidence of the Carthars still remain in the area such as the fortress of Montségur and villages of Montaillou and Prades

Carcasonne is located along the Canal du Midi, the oldest working canal in the world which was once used for commerce but now for leisure. Explore the scenic waterway either by barge, walk or cycle, with various places to eat and drink along the way.

Other activities in the area include mountain walks for all ages and difficulty, horse riding, cycling, white water rafting, canoeing, swimming at Puivert and at Lac Montbel , skiing in the Pyrenees or enjoy a wander round the bustling Monday market at the medieval town of Mirepoix


How to get there

AIR:
Ryanair flights to Carcassonne (1 hour 15 minutes drive)
Ryanair, Flybe and BMI Baby flights to Perpignan (1 hour 30 minutes drive)
Easyjet flights to Toulouse (2 hours drive)

• ROAD:
Belvis is on the D613, off the D117 south of Carcassonne

• RAIL:
rail links to Quillan (20 minutes drive)


Activities near Carcassonne

Sports:
Watersports
Horse Riding
Fishing

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays


Facilities

Luxuries:Log fire, DVD player
General:Central heating, TV, CD player
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (4), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:Sofabeds (1), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:Balcony / Terrace
Access:Secure parking

Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: British £Convert to:
PeriodFrom
To
Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
Summer 1 May 081 Oct 08£  450--1 Week
Winter (includes £50 for heating) 1 Oct 081 May 09£  400--1 Week

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

Deposit amount:25%

Deposit details: Payable on booking to secure reservation. Please contact the owner for more details.


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Contact details for home 26299

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Name:Jacqui Bryan
Tel:+44 (0)1932 231149
Mobile:+44 (0)7973 758941
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Languages: English
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