Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
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! 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!
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
Solar Heated Dolphin Pool
Sloping Roof Mill
Pool Terrace
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The 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.
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
At 25 minutes drive Carcassonne International Airport with cheap Ryanair flights from Carcassonne direct to London (Stansted), East Midlands, Liverpool, Shannon, Dublin, Cork, Brussels etc.
Alternatively fly to Beziers (60km) from Bristol, or Montpellier, Nimes, Perpignan, or even Gerona in Spain which is 120 minutes away.
Book a hire car via Ryan Air or any other airline you are using.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Carcassonne: 25 km
Railway:
Carcassonne: 20 km
Activities near Carcassonne
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Tennis court on site, Private garden, BBQ, Childrens pool, 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 and dvd player with English satellite reception, 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. 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, 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.
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 Euros with all charges for sender. This will include a small linen charge of €15 per person for sheets, towels, etc.
€150 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.
Conditions
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 Euros with all charges for sender. This will include a small linen charge of €15 per person for sheets, towels, etc.
€150 deposit per mill, (cash as €, £ or $) completely refundable if there is no damage and the mill is left as found.
Arrival from 15.00 on, departure by 10 am.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Period
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To
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Jan Feb March 2008
26 Jan 08
29 Mar 08
500£ 394
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1 Week
April May 2008
29 Mar 08
31 May 08
550£ 433
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1 Week
June 2008
31 May 08
28 Jun 08
600£ 472
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1 Week
July 2008
28 Jun 08
26 Jul 08
750£ 591
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1 Week
August 2008
26 Jul 08
30 Aug 08
850£ 669
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1 Week
Sept 2008
30 Aug 08
4 Oct 08
700£ 551
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0-
1 Week
Oct 2008
4 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
600£ 472
0-
0-
1 Week
Nov Dec 2008
1 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
450£ 354
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0-
1 Week
Jan Feb March 2009
20 Dec 08
28 Mar 09
500£ 394
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1 Week
April May 2009
28 Mar 09
30 May 09
550£ 433
0-
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1 Week
June 2009
30 May 09
27 Jun 09
600£ 472
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0-
1 Week
July 2009
27 Jun 09
1 Aug 09
750£ 591
0-
0-
1 Week
August 2009
1 Aug 09
29 Aug 09
850£ 669
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0-
1 Week
September 2009
29 Aug 09
3 Oct 09
700£ 551
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0-
1 Week
October 2009
3 Oct 09
31 Oct 09
600£ 472
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0-
1 Week
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
NO INFLATION!! PRICES FOR 2009 IDENTICAL TO 2008!!
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 security 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.
Guestbook
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
2007 July ...Loved the secluded pool, almost too hot at times...Wendy & JJ August
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