Villa Branko
About the home
Surrounded by vineyards Villa Branko is located in the ancient hamlet of Serres yet only 6km from a Roman spa town with all amenities including excellent restaurants. Quiet and peaceful a perfect romantic getaway for 2. Fabulous mountain views from a south facing mature 3 acre garden. Ideal for Al Fresco dining.
A tranquil rural location suited for relaxation, walking, cycling and sight seeing in the historic Pays Cathar region of South France. Local vineyards produce an excellent Chardonnay that can be sampled at Maurette's wine domaine.
Villa Branko is tastefully decorated and comfortably furnished from which to enjoy the stunning views from French windows. Tiled throughout ,clean light and airy . Stays cool throughout summer.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 2, 1 bedroom |
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| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 6km |
| Family friendly? | Not suitable for children Unsuitable 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, CD player, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Large living/dining room with stunning mountain views from French windows
Large comfortable sofas
Large 32” flat screen TV
Stereo music centre
Original art and mosaics
Spacious modern well equipped kitchen
Shower room and separate WC
Further details outdoors:
Mature 3 Acre Garden with stream, orchids, fruit trees, olives, and pine trees.
2 dining relaxation terraces (one shaded)
Patio furniture
Dining table and chairs
Sun loungers
Parasol
Further details
We provide leaflets about local activities and attractions.
Conditions
100 Euro or 100 GBP deposit per per week secures your booking. Full payment due 6 weeks prior to the start of your holiday.
Breakages during your stay must be brought to our attention and replaced.
Please ensure you have adequate holiday insurance
Strictly no smoking inside.
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region


Languedoc Roussillon the most southerly region in France. Mediterranean climate with over 300 days of sunshine per year. Perfect Summer or Winter Holiday location. Breathtaking panoramic views where the Corbieres meet the mighty Pyrenees.
The picturesque river Aude meanders through the region providing a natural unspoilt environment through spectacular gorges.
60% more wild flowers than England. Nine different varieties of wild orchid in the villa garden alone. Bird spotters paradise with Eagles, Herons, Jays, Hoopoo and Bee Eater.
2,000 kilometres of marked pathways perfect for walking, cycling and horse riding. Challenging and easy routes lead from the Villa Some date back to the Knights Templars. Numerous watersports can be enjoyed.
Visit 12th Century Cathar Castles. The 'Pays Cathare' region offer 19 exceptional sites. Dominating the landscape seemingly inaccessible they can easily be reached on foot.
Bordering Spain restaurants serve Occitan traditional dishes with a Catalan flavour or Mediterranean sea food delights!
Lively towns with pavement cafés and bars. Medieval and Roman spa towns where centuries of history, tradition and culture unfold. Festivals, Museums, Art Galleries, Open air markets and more…
Oldest and most famous wine region. Established by the Greeks, cultivated by the Romans today 290,000 hectares of vines flourish throughout the area. Picked by hand the grapes produce some of the best wines in France. Blanquette discovered 1531 pre dates champagne.
Sample excellent red and white wines produced from vines surrounding the Holiday Villa.
The Carcassonne / Serres area
Serres with a population of fifty located south of Carcassonne. Splendid Chateau, 15th Century church, wine implement museum and picturesque bridge where the Meridian Vert Line is marked. Relying on the grape harvest as a natural resource the whole community work together to produce an excellent Chardonnay.
Rennes-les-Bains (5 mins) Roman spa town. Bathe in the fascinating 'Bain Doux' a natural hot spring at the river. Lively square with excellent café and restaurants. Picturesque walks, book shops, art Galleries and open air 33° swimming pool.
Arques (10 mins) Large lake stunning surroundings perfect for nature, walking, cycling, swimming and fishing. Store, café bar and boulangerie. Cathare Castle with intacted four cornered donjon.
Couiza (10 mins) Store, boulangeries, café bars, restaurants, post office, tourist information and river swimming. Chocolate factory selling delicious truffles, nougat and pralines. Large supermarket on route to Esperaza.
Rennes le Chateau (15 mins) Dramatic location hilltop hamlet magnificent panoramic views of the Pyrenees. Discover its secret. Famous for the Da Vinci code and contraversial best selling mysteries. Holiday makers and historians visit this area in search of the Holy Grail. XI Century Church, book and gift shops, wine tasting centre, museum, restaurants.
Esperaza (15 mins) A vibrant market town, Hat Museum, Dinosaur Museum
Campagne Sur Aude (15 mins) Walk where dinosaurs once walked visit the excavation site where In 1982 two teachers discovered dinosaur bones. Some more than 72 million years old.
Alet Les Bains (20 mins) Thermal Spa Town where natural mineral water is bottled at source. Abbey, tourist information, outdoor swimming pool, accro parc, restaurant and casino.
Limoux (20 mins) Famous for Blanquette and it’s longest running carnival. Vibrant town with plenty of restaurants and coffee bars. Superb open air fresh produce market, Piano and animated museum.
Carcassonne (45 mins) Jewel of the Aude a UNESCO World heritage site. Magnificent medieval fortified city with 52 towers. Fairy tale castle steeped in history. Restaurants, shops, cafés, bars within the city walls. Plenty of atmosphere.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Carcassonne or Perpignan: 45 km |
| Railway: | Montazels: 10 km |
Nearest airports are Carcassonne (48km), Perpignan (94 km) and Toulouse (133 km), Beziers (148km), Gerona (188km), Montpellier (205 km) and Barcelona airport (297 km)
Major Airlines and Budget low cost flights RyanAir, BMI baby, Air France, Easyjet
Aerobus service to the door or bus and train route to Montazels. Please scroll down to visit the owner's website which gives travel details to South France including Car Hire
Activities near Carcassonne
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for Villa Branko
Truly a wonderful villa in the most gorgeous surroundings. Perfect for a romantic break away in the beautiful Languedoc. We'll be back!
Crae ... Scotland
The villa was absolutely perfect for what we needed; which was peace and quiet, and lots of outstanding scenery. The walks arround the villa and along the river were breathtaking, and we even managed to dip our toes in the hot spa pools in the river at Rennes-les-Bains.
Ashley ... Glasgow
We write to thank you and to let you know that we did enjoy the villa and the region. Really the break was what we both needed. Away from the hussle of everyday life in a growing city. It was so peaceful and quiet and what we needed.
Michael and Daniella ... Emirates
Rental prices
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| Mid | 1 Apr 11 | 1 Jun 11 | £ 400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High | 1 Jun 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 1 Oct 11 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 300 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Apr 12 | 1 Jun 12 | £ 400 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jun 12 | 3 Jun 12 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
We accept payments in GBP or Euros.
Payment methods:
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2) Cheque
3) Bank Transfer
4) Cash
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