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Surrounded by vineyards Villa Branko is located in the ancient hamlet of Serres 6km from a Roman spa town with all amenities. Quiet and peaceful a perfect getaway for 2. Fabulous mountain views from the south facing 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.
Holiday Villa in Serres Languedoc-Roussillon
Bedroom
Spacious lounge
Vineyards in Serres Languedoc-Roussillon
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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.
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
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
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Carcassonne: 45 km
Railway:
Montazel: 10 km
Activities near Carcassonne
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 2
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
75 Euro or 50 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.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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1 May 08
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600£ 484
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1 May 09
300£ 242
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. We accept bookings from any day to any day and proportional rates are available. Payment in Euros or Sterling by bank transfer, cheque or PayPal (a secure online payment system).
Guestbook
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
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