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

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Maison Elise (villa)

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Maison Elise was built in 2007 and is situated amongst vineyards, just uotside 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 biking or walking, 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.

Villa showing pool and Terrace	Sitting and dining areas.
View from first floor bedroom

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/43821

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.

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.
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!

How to get there

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

Facilities

Further details indoors:
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

Pool only heated May to September.
Arrival after 4pm departure by 10am
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 and laundry.
Sorry, no pets and strictly no smoking in villa.
A refundable damage deposit will be collected by our French agent

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
January 2008	5 Jan 08	3 Feb 08	600£  600	0-	0-	1 Week
February 2008	3 Feb 08	2 Mar 08	600£  600	0-	0-	1 Week
March 2008	2 Mar 08	30 Mar 08	800£  800	0-	0-	1 Week
April 2008	30 Mar 08	4 May 08	800£  800	0-	0-	1 Week
May 2008	4 May 08	1 Jun 08	1000£  1,000	0-	0-	1 Week
June 2008	1 Jun 08	29 Jun 08	1400£  1,400	0-	0-	1 Week
July 2008	29 Jun 08	3 Aug 08	1400£  1,400	0-	0-	1 Week
August	3 Aug 08	31 Aug 08	1400£  1,400	0-	0-	1 Week
September	31 Aug 08	5 Oct 08	1000£  1,000	0-	0-	1 Week
October	5 Oct 08	2 Nov 08	800£  800	0-	0-	1 Week
November	2 Nov 08	30 Nov 08	600£  600	0-	0-	1 Week
December	30 Nov 08	21 Dec 08	600£  600	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas	21 Dec 08	4 Jan 09	1000£  1,000	0-	0-	1 Week

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

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

Guestbook

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.

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/43821

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/43821

Contact details for home 43821 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Patrick Limming
Tel:	+44 (0)1406 423307
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