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Villa |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Villemoustaussou in Carcassonne

From £525 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Maison Elise was built in 2007 and is situated amongst vineyards, just outside the charming village of Villemoustaussou, which is served by a cafe and several shops for the daily essentials. It enjoys the tranquility of the country side, and yet is only 10 minutes drive from the airport at Carcassonne and the famous medieval 'La Cite'.

The location is perfect for many persuits; you have the Canal du Midi a couple of kilometers away for walking or biking, (there are 4 bikes provided free of charge with the house.) and a short drive will take you to golf, fishing, various water sports, horse riding, castles (lots of them!) and wine tasting (several within biking distance!). A bit further afield you have skiing in the Pyrenees,or the beaches of the Mediterranean.

The villa enjoys the benefit of it's own 8m x 4m HEATED pool, complete with safety cover and terrace, with loungers for 8. There is a covered outdoor area, furnished with a table and chairs and built in barbecue, for alfresco dining. Inside there are 4 bedrooms, the two ground floor ones have a double and then 2 single beds, with shared bath and shower room and separate W.C. On the first floor there are 2 further bedrooms, again with a double and 2 single beds, shower room and separate W.C. There is a lounge and dining area, both with seating for 8 and patio doors onto the terrace. The kitchen and utility room are both fully equipped.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Four bikes are provided for the use of guests.
Garage, ideal for storing bikes etc.
Split level accommodation very convinient for two families sharing.
Main bedroom 20sq. meters, with French doors onto pool terrace
All bedrooms have large built in wardrobes
Automatic shutters on patio doors

Further details outdoors:
Walled and fenced garden of 1,500 sq. meters (0.37acres)
Gated drive, with parking for several cars.
Built in barbecue on pool terrace.
Dining facilities for 8 on covered terrace (Logia)
Loungers and parasols on pool terrace
Insulating safety cover for pool

Further details

We do not charge a premium for Easter or Half Term holiday periods.
Pool only heated May to September.
Arrival after 4pm departure by 10am
English speaking agent on hand upon arrival to hand over key and explain workings of house.

Conditions

Deposit of 25% required to secure booking, balance payable 6 weeks before commencement of hire.
Price includes cleaning, laundry and heating of pool, May to September.
Sorry, no pets and strictly no smoking in villa.
A refundable damage deposit cheque for £1,000.00 is required at time of final payment

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View from first floor bedroom

 

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Villa showing pool and Terrace

 

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Sitting area

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region

This beautiful region enjoys one of the best climates in France, with about 300 days of sunshine a year. It's location lends itself to many different types of holiday; if you are looking to relax on the beach, then you have those of the Mediterranean just a short drive away, for the more energetic there are the Black Mountains to the north, perfect for walking or biking, or for the more ambitious the Pyrenean Mountains are not far away, offering the possibility of skiing in the winter.
A trip to Andora for a bit of tax free shopping is a day well spent, you get to see spectacular scenery and save money! The region has a diverse history, and a turbulent past, to which the many castles and fortified towns bear testament. Much of it is linked to the Cathars, for whom this region was a final strong hold.
If you are a wine lover, then you are in for a treat, we have been amazed by the quality and price of those produced locally, most of it from small growers, who produce too little to export.

The Carcassonne / Villemoustaussou area

Villemoustaussou is the perfect base for exploring this area, as it is central to so many of its attractions.
The must do visit is obviously to La Cite, the wonderfully preserved medieval city, in Carcassonne itself, this is so close you can see it from the villa! No less spectacular, however, are the four ruined castles, perched high above Lastours. There are several caves nearby, which make a good day out, especially combined with a visit to one of the lovelly old towns, like Mirepoix, Saissac or Montreal.
For the more sports minded there is golf, horse riding, watersports and mountain biking, or for something more leisurely, a boat trip along the Canal du Midi, or a visit to the Park African.
There is a wonderful market in Carcassonne on Saturdays, where some of the local produce can be purchased, or you can even bike to one of the wine producers in and around Villemoustassou itself; the villa is actually built on what was a vineyard!
During July the Carcassonne Festival takes place, with everything from opera, classical music and balet to rock music. During the last weekend of June, Villemoustaussou has its' spectacular festival, with marching bands, and stalls offering a wide range of food and drink. Not to be missed.
Just to the south of Carcassonne you have Lac de la Cavayere, which is a man made lake offering 3 beaches, watersports, beach volleyball, pedelos, and mini golf. It is also the base for an adventure park for kids, where they can go on rope walks in the trees, and enjoy all sorts of (supervised!) mischeif!
There are 4 bikes at the Villa, on which you can explore the wonderful cycle routes around the area. The Canal du Midi is a short distance away, with some lovely views as you cycle along the tow path, either towards Carcassonne or Trebes, with the promise of excellent restaurants in either direction!

How to get there

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The Villa is just 9km from Carcassonne airport, and can be reached easily via the ring road in about 10 minutes. Cheap flights are available with Ryanair.com who fly from Stanstead & East Midlands in England, as well as from many other locations outside the U.K..
Several car hire companies operate at the airport or you can book with Hertz via a link from the Ryanair web site when you book your flight.
The Villa is about 650 miles by road from Calais, which can be reached either by ferry or Eurotunnel. From there it is a comfortable two day drive, or if you are keen to get to the sun it can be done in a day! If you want less driving there is a ferry service to Caen, with either daytime or overnight crossings.

Activities near Carcassonne

Reviews

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09 Aug 2011

“A well-equipped, comfortable villa, located in a little piece of paradise.” Villa Elise has been thoughtfully designed and kitted out to make it a wonderful place for a holiday near Carcassonne, situated on a small road on the outskirts of a village. It is perfect for two families to share, and if you want to raid the local markets and self-cater, the kitchen has everything you will need. The pool area is great; room for the adults to relax in the sun and the kids to refresh themselves in the water. Villemaustoussou has local essentials and it is easy to drive into Carcassonne, or to many other places of interest, from the villa. Response: We are really pleased our Villa met with your expectations. We knew we were going to be letting the Villa at the planning stage, and did take the likelyhood of 2 families sharing into consideration.

26 Jul 2011

“An excellent base for exploring the Carcassonne area.” The property is located on the outskirts of the village. It is clean, comfortable and spacious with views of the Pyrenees from your bedroom window. There is a large patio area and a lovely outdoor pool. There is a wide range of places to explore locally and my daughter and I particulalry enjoyed cycling (making use of the bicycles supplied by the villa's owners) and walking.We had a brilliant stay and would really recommentd this. Lots of excellent local wine to be sampled! Response: We looked at a lot of locations before choosing to build where we have, and think the proximity to the airport and local ameneties makes it an ideal spot. As for the local wine producers, that was just an added benefit!

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Guestbook for Maison Elise

A wonderful location, but we did not have enough time to see all we wanted. We will be back next year, with more of the family! Being tall we particularly liked the huge bed in our room!
Mr. & Mrs R. Lincolnshire.

We found the area marvelous for mountain biking, and the view of La Cite, from our bedroom window, when it was lit up at night, was an unexpected bonus. First class facilities, even proper wine glasses.
Mr. & Mrs. M. Norfolk.

I just wanted to drop you a line to say how much we enjoyed our stay at Maison Elise; it was perfect for the children and heaven for us adults too! Once again, thank you, we are hoping to be able to arrange a return visit to Villemoustaussou in the future.
Beccy M. Herts.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
August	31 Jul 11	4 Sep 11	1450£ 1450	0-	0-	1 Week
September	4 Sep 11	2 Oct 11	725£ 725	0-	0-	1 Week
October	2 Oct 11	30 Oct 11	625£ 625	0-	0-	1 Week
November	30 Oct 11	4 Dec 11	525£ 525	0-	0-	1 Week
December	4 Dec 11	18 Dec 11	525£ 525	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas	18 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
January & February	8 Jan 12	26 Feb 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
March & April	26 Feb 12	29 Apr 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
May	29 Apr 12	3 Jun 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
June	3 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	1200£ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
July & August	1 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	1500£ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week
September	2 Sep 12	30 Sep 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
October	30 Sep 12	28 Oct 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
November & December	28 Oct 12	16 Dec 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas	16 Dec 12	6 Jan 13	850£ 850	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Payment accepted by cheque in sterling, or in sterling or euros by bank transfer.

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4 years listed You are contacting Patrick Limming Landline +44 01406 423307 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This villa has received 2 reviews from previous guests.