Sloping Roof Mill
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About the home
The unique 'Sloping Roof Mill' is located at the edge of a small village with all amenities in the beautiful Languedoc. Gorgeous dolphin tiled swimming pool (4 by 8m) is private, just for the two mills. Solar heating brings it near to air temperature, making it even more pleasurable!
Mentioned in Times Online August 12, 2009 as one of 31 most unusual holiday homes in Europe
... 'Sit outside to watch the sunset as your nostrils fill with the aroma of mint and lavender'. ....
Private, full sized grass tennis court, not Wimbledon of course. Charmingly renovated, open-plan, the two levels provide a fabulous holiday home for 4 people. Ideal for families. Set in our 10 acre domain of glorious countryside, on a hill, private, yet at the edge of a small village in Aude with magnificent views in all directions. Beautiful sunsets with our two Camargue horses outlined against the horizon.
Underwater lighting as well as lamps around the pool makes sitting on the pool terrace by the olive trees an experience worth remembering.
Watch the bright stars at night as you are far away from city lights and the air is unpolluted. Perfumes of wild thym and lavender dominate the senses. Fantastic views in all directions. Watch the setting sun as you've never seen it.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Narbonne Plage, 35km |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Private outdoor pool (heated), DVD player |
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| General: | TV, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Tennis court on site, Private outdoor pool (heated), Childrens pool, Private garden, BBQ, Swing set |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
This mill dates back to 1260 and has a wonderful ambiance, yet offers a romantic and comfortable holiday home to a maximum of 4 persons.
The ground floor has a tv with English satellite reception, dvd player available free of charge, please ask. All mod cons, dishwasher/cooker, fridge/freezer, dining table for 4 and a luxurious pull out divan/double bed.
It has an inner diameter of 4.5 m, but feels more roomy, due to the open plan style, the only doors are on the bathroom area. So there are 'sleeping areas' on the two floors, rather than individual bedrooms.
Spiral staircase leading to the top storey.
The first floor has two comfortable single beds, 2 built in wardrobes.
The separate bathroom on this floor has a shower tiled with Italian tiles, washbasin and wc.
Further details outdoors:
Pool available from April to October, just for the two mills. The Solar Panel Heating makes the water temperature extra comfortable. Kids' paddling pool and tree house. 2 football gaols on tennis court as well as basket ball!
Full sized grass tennis court private, just for the two mills. Barbecue in the 'Parrot Paradise'. Dine ‘al fresco’ on a choice of outside furniture.
The Sloping Roof Mill has it's own, private outside terrace.
The domain with the mills in it has 10 acres of own grounds, seamlessly joining the 'garrigue' for superb nature hikes.The windmills are overlook a small village in the Languedoc. Shops at just a few minutes walk, even a WiFi Hotspot outside the little supermarket. Yet as the mills are at the edge of the village they are very private and peaceful. Surrounded by fabulous unspoilt countryside and vineyards the Pointed Roof Mill is central to this exclusive country estate.
This historically interesting 13th century stone windmill, built during the Cathar period, together with its twin mill, is described as the first in the South of France. Our pets, 2 little dogs, 2 cats, parrots, horses and chickens are loved by all kids.
Fantastic walking and horse riding in beautiful, unspoilt nature. 35 minutes to the sandy Mediterranean beaches. Nearest town Carcassonne with its famous medieval Cité. Ryan Air flights to Carcassonne (30 minutes drive) make it easily accessible from the UK
Further details
Rentals are from Saturday to Saturday except out of season
Please smoke outside taking great care to avoid fire during the dry, hot season.
25% of rental fee due on booking, non refundable.The remainder due 8 weeks before arrival. Bank to bank payment of Euro with all charges for sender. This will include a small linen charge of €15 per person for sheets, towels, etc.
€150 damage deposit per mill, (cash as €, £ or $) completely refundable if there is no damage and the mill is left as found.
Arrival from 14.00 on, departure by 10 am.
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Share videoThe Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
The famous Cathar region is rich in historical sites and gastronomic opportunities. Fabulous countryside, with a timeless French countryside ambiance.
The sandy Mediterranean beaches are reached in 35 minutes. At Gruissan, near Narbonne, you can windsurf in the salty Lake of Mateille, an 'etang'.
Great culinary choice of restaurants.Fabulous, Mediterranean climate with around 10 hours of sun per day in July and August. The medieval walled city of Carcassonne is reached in 25 minutes, Cheap Ryan Air flights to the UK. Golf courses at Carcassonne.
Narbonne is half an hour away. Spain and the Pyrenees in just over an hour. Drive through beautiful countryside to the Dinosaur museum at Esperaza. It's at an hour's drive from here and it will take you back 70 million years.
The Carcassonne / Montlaur area
Extremely peaceful unpolluted setting unspoilt by tourism. This typical, friendly, wine growing French village is just perfect for vacation rentals.The mill is situated on a hill at the edge of the village. Beautiful countryside all around the house, with marked hiking routes.
The small wine producing village has all essential shops, a small supermarket, bakery, pharmacy, butcher, hairdresser and post office and a café.
Nearby restaurants offer culinary adventures, ranging from the simple 'French with chips' to the best cooking in France. Many summer events, village festivities, open air dining, excursions and village dances on the square. All ages are present from babies to the elderly, as is traditional in French villages. Organised walks, during the high season exploring the local country side and offering a superb barbecue.
Our horses are not suitable for riding but horses can be rented locally, either on the outskirts of Montlaur or at L’Eperon Cathare, there all levels are taken from 10 years up. Route de l’Abbaye, Lagrasse (about 20 minutes from Montlaur).
The village is in-between Carcassonne and Narbonne.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Carcassonne: 25 km |
| Railway: | Carcassonne: 20 km |
Carcassonne Airport with Ryan Air flights to at 25 minutes drive from the mill. Direct flights to London Stansted, East Midlands, Liverpool, Bournemouth, Ireland, Scotland, Belgium and Germany. From end March 2010 Ryan Air adds Leeds to Carcassonne.
From Beziers (75 minutes drive from the mill) direct connection to Bristol and Luton with Ryan Air as well as Stockholm, Oslo and Dusseldorf.
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Ryan Air flights to Gerona (2 hours drive) and Marseille, (3 hours drive), to many destination all over UK and Europe.
Book a hire car via Ryan Air or any other airline you are using.
Activities near Carcassonne
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Reviews
 11 Sep 2011 |
Very comfortable accomodation in a unique and novel building. The panoramic view from either of the two gites was jaw-dropping over the vineyards and onto the surrounding hills which envelope the village below. A very child-safe, clean and tidy swimming pool is situated at the far end of the garden; a welcome, cooling rest-bite after the heat of the day. The propiertors are very accomodating and welcoming and as they also live next to the gites, always seem available to help or offer advice. Although I feel the initial briefing could have been a little shorter, as I was quite tired following a long journey. Wished I'd known that bbq's weren't permitted. Brilliant base for cycling with an English cycle hire company (Melo Velos) close by and willing to drop off the bikes. Remote marked-walk outside the gates to the gite, making running a wonderful experience through the wild thyme, lavender, rosemary and holm oaks. The gites' pets are very friendly while the wild fauna are rivetting to watch, especially the eagles and scorpions. Although you feel you are living in a peaceful and remote area, travel to Carcassone and other tourist hot-spots are not too far away. Large supermarkets can be found within a twenty minute drive. Overall a wonderful experience which I wish to repeat. Response: Thank you Gary and Bridie for your detailed and appreciative feedback. We will be happy to welcome you here again. Sorry about the absence of a barbecue. Due to the extreme drought and fire risk here and various near disasters in the past we no longer allow barbecues. Good to know that you found the initial 'tour' of la Couscouillette tiring after your long journey. In future we'll check with guests whether they feel up to it. A bientot! |
04 Sep 2011 |
A great self-catering holiday in an ancient windmill. Beautiful views over vineyards and the local village. Ideally located for Carcassonne and surrounding areas. The owners are on hand and very helpful. Response: Thank you for your 5 star feedback Melvyn! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay in the Sloping Roof Mill. The views here are indeed beautiful and the pool is superb. And thank you for appreciating us for being on hand and helpful. |
Guestbook for Sloping Roof Mill
We arrived tired from work and school! Now we are really relaxed. We enjoyed this small paradise, your kindness and support. Thanks for everything! Let’s see when Lasse will grow up how we will manage it with 5 persons and four beds. There will be a solution. Lou and Mats especially enjoyed your farm and the big playground. Maren and Martin, Switzerland.
Sept 2011 What a unique and hospitable experience! As we trudge to work in the up and coming English winter, we will be cheered by the memories of our week at Sloping Roof Mill. Our morning runs up through the garigue, the smell of the lavender and wild thyme; the views at the top and the eagle. Our cycle rides through the area, with the warm late summer sun on our backs. Your animals; always welcoming us back from a hot day of sight-seeing. But most of all your cheery and heart-felt welcome. Your advice and suggestions. Your tomatoes and fresh eggs. Hopefully an a bientot rather than au revoir. Bridie & Gary.
August'11 Thanks for a beautiful week in the South of France. We enjoyed every day, especially the wonderful terrace with the view over the countryside and our two girls loved to feed the animals with Allan and they liked to assist Allan to feed Temps. Thank you for the fresh vegetables and the eggs. This is a great place to relax and dream. We also liked the pool, especially Katharina and Carlotte. …Many thanks and best wishes from Karl, Elvira, Katharina (9) and Carlotta (4) from Cologne.
August '11 We will all remember our stay here at the Sloping Roof Mill. Freddie (6) for feeding the animals and learning to swim., Sid (8) for meeting Nathan from France in the mill next door and watching the stars. John for enjoying the heat and peace of the site and me for a very memorable ‘tennis’ match that was won through volleys……..
Thanks to Allan and Margaret for being attentive and providing the lovely eggs, tomatoes and courgettes Regards Andrea, John, Sid + Fred. Bristol UK
August '11 We enjoyed our stay here very much –mainly nature, the villages, the two always hungry dogs William and Fifi and of course Temps, (horse), who likes carrots a lot…
Here’s a tip for the guests to come: In Lagrasse there’s a salon du thé with amazing lunch (11.30 – 14.30) and the best chocolate cake we’ve ever eaten! ‘La Petite Mison’ 12 Boulevard de la Promenade Lagrasse. Open 8 – 18h.
Thanks for the nice holiday!
Sabine and Holger
June '11 Thanks a lot for the wonderful week we spent here at your mill. Roland, Heidi and Tabea. Ravensburg, Germany
Sept '10 This is our second holiday in the Sloping Roof Mill (and I hope won’t be our last)
The perfect place to relax and unwind with a good book or two, a glass of wine or a coffee and little else.
Slow down, breathe deeply and let the magic of La Couscouillette take over. Nature surrounds you from the crickets & the butterflies to ‘toad in the hole’ & dragonflies. We even saw a wild boar out of the villag3e when returning froma meanl!
The new pool is a great joy and Tracy made ample use of it. Thanks for a great holiday, Robin & Tracy, Holmforth, West Yorkshire
August/Sept '10 Thank you for this beautiful week!
Eva, Sophia, Vincent, Tibor
Bondorf, Germany
August '10 Ravis de cet endroit, acceueillis avec gentillesse
et capte par le paysage sauvage des Corbieres (a ne pas omettre les vins bien sec) nous repartons avec pleins de souvenirs inoubliable. Merci et a bien tot, Thomas, Claudia, Jona. (Germany)
Enthralled by this place, welcomed warmly and captivated by the wild countryside of the Corbieres (not to mention the dry wines) we leave with lots of unforgettable memories. Thanks and see you soon, Thomas, Claudia, Jona. (Germany)
July '10 Thank you for the good time in the mill. I hope to come back. I liked the grounds and you...thank you!!! your Julian from Germany (9 years old) ...un lieu pittoresque qui aide a recuperer ses forces. Merci poour l'accueil chaleureux, Renate, Harald, Julian et Jede
April '10 Wer hand wunderschoni Oschtere verbracht,..unglaubli Spass… (Swissgerman) Roger & Manuela
Oct '09 thank you for the good time in the mill. My parents and I enjoyed the beautiful view of the romantic sitting place. I liked to swim in the pool and sea and to play soccer with my dad on the tennis court. Tom from Germany
September '09 Thank you for a great time in your mill and for the hospitality. We really enjoyed the stay...So much to see... Carcassonne.. real magical place, Narbonne, Montpellier, canal du Midi, Nimes.. .hope to come back soon. 'Der Sachse liebt das Reisen sehr' and especially to the Sloping Roof Mill. Katja and Hagen,
August '09 We loved your charming windmills almost as much as our five year old Matilda...She loved the animals and helping with them. Learned to snorkel in the beautiful pool and having the freedom to roam in such a safe environment. The mill has everything a family could need and is superbly equipped. Recommendation.. chill out, you don't need to go anywhere! However, Carcassonne, restaurants, Perpignan and Narbonne and beach at St Pierre.. The Allens.
August 2009 A lovely spot in which to relax - have enjoyed watching the stars..! Pool fantastic...the Harfords
July 2009 An absolutely great place to relax! Tatjana and Natacha enjoyed the pool like two little dolphins. The landscape around is beautiful, wild, romantic, 'spicy' as we like it. All the small villages around, the gorges, Cathar castles (specially Queribus, Lagrasse with its abbey. We ould like to see more.. maybe next year. Ursula, Patrick and the girls.
June 2009 Wonderfully relaxing week - the perfect antedote to the rat race in the UK... we've enjoyed our stay immensely..David and Louise
May 2009 Thank you so much for a lovely holiday, so relaxing up here away from it all!...We have all loved the pool and relaxing in these beautiful surroundings we hope to see you again. Richard, Angela, Gregory and Lottie
2008 Sept. An awesome, unique place to relax and the perfect base for a week's worth of exploring the sites of Cathar Country!.... Hope to be back soon for a little more of the sun and relaxation...Paul & Emma.
2008 Sept ... anothere glorious two weeks of heaven..turning La Couscouillette into an annual event.. .. Gill + Phil.
2008 August.....best holiday in years! You have created a real idyll here. We loved the peace, the heat + the views + the children loved the space and the pool. Natty learnt to swim properly for the first time! We hope to come again! Lydia, Dominic, Natty + Henry
2008 August... fabulous atmosphere... incredible stay here.. Madeleine, Fiona and Sam.
2008 August...but this place, the Sloping Roof Mill, is quite unique. Apart from the fact that it is actually a 'Tardis', and a very comfortable one too, it has spirited us away from the rest of the world in a very special way. ... temperatures in the 30's we've loved the pool and sitting out on the terrace at night listening to the owls and watching for shooting stars...Thank you both for such a great experience. Stan + Les
2008 June.... Once more we had a wonderful week here in the Sloping Roof Mill. We enjoyed every minute. The beautiful pool is so hard to leave ..Hope to see you again next year, Audrey and Jim.
2007 September ...We're delighted to have discovered 'La Couscouillette' and its tranquility - we adore the Languedoc area and will be back next year to another 2 weeks of heaven!... Gill & Phil
2007 August ....Have enjoyed a wonderful week...... You have created a little oasis and we have loved sharing it - if only for a week.. the Olivers
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
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| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| April May 2012 | 31 Mar 12 | 26 May 12 | € 605 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June 2012 | 26 May 12 | 30 Jun 12 | € 660 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July 2012 | 30 Jun 12 | 28 Jul 12 | € 800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August 2012 | 28 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September 2012 | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | € 715 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 29 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | € 660 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
25% of rental fee due on booking, non refundable.The remainder due 8 weeks before arrival. Bank to bank payment in Euros with all charges for sender. This will include a small obligatory linen charge of €15 per person for sheets, towels, etc.
€150 Damage Deposit per mill, (cash as €, £ or $) to be paid on arrival, completely refundable if there is no damage and the mill is left as found.
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Availability notes:
Out of season please enquire about changeover days!
Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Margaret Allan
Languages spoken    The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This windmill has received 2 reviews from previous guests.  |
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