Le Castellas (gite)
About the home
A charming French gite set in the beautiful hillside of Esperaza. With stunning views of the surrounding hillside and the infamous Rennes-le- Château, it is the ideal retreat for people who enjoy visiting cities and tourist attractions but like to have somewhere quiet to come and relax at the end of the day.
The living area consists of a comfy lounge area and kitchen diner, with French doors that open up onto the large stone terrace outside, this gite gives an immediate feeling of being on holiday. Each bedroom has it's own French door which opens up onto a private enclosed terrace, ideal for evening dining and relaxing.
Externally, there is a large stone terrace for dining, sunbathing or just sitting out to enjoy the view. The views are different each side of the house and change constantly with the sky and light.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Narbonne Plage, 60km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The living area consists of a comfy lounge area and kitchen diner, with French doors that open up onto the large stone terrace outside, this gite gives an immediate feeling of being on holiday. Each bedroom has it's own French door which opens up onto a private enclosed terrace, ideal for evening dining and relaxing.
When darkness falls, satellite TV, means you won't miss your favourite programmes back home.
Further details outdoors:
Large stone terrace for dining, sunbathing or just sitting out to enjoy the view. The views are different each side of the house and change constantly with the sky and light.
Large hill at the back which can be climbed for an even better view. Garden furniture provided.
Further details
*No facilities for babies/toddlers.
*Rentals from Saturday to Saturday (negotiable).
*Check in 4.00pm, check out by 10.00am
Mobiles work well here.
English adaptor sockets available.
*Linen/towels included
*Payment acceptable in £/Euro.
*Booking confirmed on receipt of 20% deposit, balance payable at least 2 months before arrival date.
*A cancellation fee will be charged increasing in rate according to how close to arrival date cancellation occurs.
*A breakage deposit of £200 should be paid with the final payment, this is refunded on your return after property inspection.
The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region


Discover cities full of art, culture and history, whose inheritance stretches back several centuries, follow in the footsteps of famous historical characters... Bask in the sun on more than 120 miles of unspoiled coastline, take in the breathtaking landscapes of the countryside, commune with nature or indulge in outdoor sports, get to know the locals and discover the art of living...
Aude en Pyrénées, crossroads of the Mediterranean, the Corbieres and the Pyrenees, is an ideal location to go hiking. For riding, cycling and walking tours Europe has few better destinations than Languedoc-Roussillon.
The varied landscapes of Languedoc-Roussillon make it one of Europe’s favourite locations for hiking, mountain biking, pony trekking and horse trail riding.
www.aude-en-pyrenees.fr/pages/tourisme/rando_en.html#pratiquer
Languedoc-Roussillon, renowned for the diversity of its agricultural produce, boasts a delicious and authentic cuisine.
Based on olive oil, garlic and basil, this cuisine is typically flavoured with herbs of the Provencal garrigue (scrubland) such as thyme, rosemary, bay, savory. Cheeses, wines, honey and fruit complement the rural and coastal specialities. Sampling the cuisine of Languedoc-Roussillon is still one of the best ways to really discover our region.
The Carcassonne / Esperaza area
Take a walk in to nearby Esperaza, a quiet village with many shops including a bakery, bars, restaurants and pizzeria as well as a dinosaur and fossil museum. Don't miss the Sunday market. Take the train from Esperaza station to the beautiful medieval city of Carcassonne (40 mins drive. Famous walled city and castle. Many events held all year round including on 14 July the traditonal setting light of the walled city which includes a world famous firework display.
Visit the thermal spas of Alet-les-Bain and Rennes-les-Bain. Approximately 10km away these thermal spas dating back to the Romans are well-known for their health-giving properties. Unraval the mysteries surrounding the infamous Rennes-le-Chateau seen from the villa and featured in The Da Vinci Code. Visit ancient sites, chateaus, caves and Cathar castles.
For wine lovers you have Minervois, Corbieres and Fitou which help make the region the biggest wine producer in France. You must try the French Champagne (Blanquette) which is made locally in Limoux. Explore the market towns of Bram, Castlenaudry, Mirepoix, Revel and of course Carcassonne. Take a boat trip on the Canal du Midi from Carcassonne.
Canoeing and whitewater rafting available along the river Aude as well as fishing.Beaches are just over 1 hour away. Narbonne (ideal for families) and Perpignon offer some beautiful beaches.
If skiing is your thing, the nearest resort at 40kms away is Camurac, with 15 slopes, two of which are green, 8 blues, 2 red and 3 black. With 7 ski lifts, 13 snow canons and 14 km of cross-country ski tracks. Buses leave twice a day from Quillan (7kms) during the season.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Carcassonne: 40 km |
| Railway: | Esperaza: 1 km |
Closest airports:
Carcassonne (40 mins), Perpignon or Toulouse (1 hr 30 mins). Ryan Air have two flights a day going from Stansted to Carcassonne over the summer.
Rental cars available from all airports – book online prior to departure.
Activities near Carcassonne
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Le Castellas (gite)
We had a wonderful holiday in Le Castellas, with weather to match. The
whole family fell in love with the area, especially the mountains. Thank
you for providing such a comfortable base - we hope to return again in the
future.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
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| Winter | 2 Jan 10 | 27 Mar 10 | £ 360 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring | 27 Mar 10 | 1 May 10 | £ 385 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 1 May 10 | 4 Sep 10 | £ 485 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Summer | 4 Sep 10 | 23 Oct 10 | £ 385 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 23 Oct 10 | 18 Dec 10 | £ 360 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas / New Year | 18 Dec 10 | 2 Jan 11 | £ 460 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter | 2 Jan 11 | 26 Mar 11 | £ 385 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring | 26 Mar 11 | 30 Apr 11 | £ 410 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 30 Apr 11 | 3 Sep 11 | £ 510 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Summer | 3 Sep 11 | 22 Oct 11 | £ 410 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 22 Oct 11 | 17 Dec 11 | £ 385 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas / New Year | 17 Dec 11 | 3 Jan 12 | £ 485 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter | 3 Jan 12 | 24 Mar 12 | £ 385 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 5 years listed You are contacting Rebecca Bales
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