Carcassonne holiday cottage rental, Montazels with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, rural retreat

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Maison de Vigne. (cottage)

Home:6485
Sleeps up to:6   (3 bedrooms)
Rates:£195 to £560
Nearest beach:Narbonne: 105 km
Will consider:Long term lets (over 1 month)
Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:Flexible
Access:Car advised
Nearest amenities: 0.7 km
Notes:Sorry - no pets allowed
Not suitable for children under 5
Not suitable for elderly or infirm
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

Home description

Deep in the South of France, nestling in the foothills of the French Pyrenees this stone cottage offers spectacular views over the surrounding countryside by day, with the twinkling lights down in the valley to remind you of your elevated position by night. The recent renovation, with exposed beams, expert stone work and tastefull decor contribute to the charm & atmosphere of this village cottage.

Maison de Vigne - character stone cottage with fantastic views.
Maison de Vigne - character stone cottage with fantastic views.
The lounge with wood burner, through the stone arch to the fully equipped kitchen.
The lounge with wood burner, through the stone arch to the fully equipped kitchen.
The view from Maison de Vigne looking toward the Pyrenees,
The view from Maison de Vigne looking toward the Pyrenees,
One of our double rooms - they all have stunning views.
One of our double rooms - they all have stunning views.
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region

The cottage is at the centre of the Cathar region with hill top castles and the medieval city of Carcassonne to remind you of the fascinating and often tragic history for which this region is renowned. Just across the valley from the cottage is Rennes le Chateau, centre of a mystery still very much alive with many books written & films made on the subject. The mystery is one of sudden wealth, secret codes and a search for treasure in the latter part of the 19thC. The link with the village is very strong - in 1852 Bérenger Saunière, the priest at the centre of the mystery was born in Montazels. (Just type Montazels into any search engine and take your pick of the many web sites if you wish to delve deeper).

The medieval city of Carcassonne is 40 minutes drive, or why not take the train - a 10 minute walk to the stop from the cottage. Buy your ticket on the train & travel to the heart of the city without the bother of parking. The recent best selling novel Labyrinth, by Kate Mosse features Carcassonne as its setting and her follow up Sepulchre, the nearby Spa village Rennes les Baines.

The town of Mirepoix is also worth a days visit with its medieval marketplace surrounded by bars & restaurants under buildings of great character & beauty. Market Day is Monday.
The Spanish border is just 90 minutes away with Barcelona another hour, drive just across the border and take the train from Figares, birthplace and home to a fascinating museum dedicated to Salvador Dali. You can also drive across to Andorra for fantastic scenery, skiing & duty free shopping.

The weather in the Languedoc is very mediterranean with 300 days of sunshine a year claimed. The local rivers, lakes and natural spas provide bathing opportunities plus the coast is just 90minutes away. If skiing is your thing, the nearest resort at 40kms away is Camurac, with 15 slopes, two of which are green, 8 blues, 2 red and 3 black. With 7 ski lifts, 13 snow canons and 14 km of cross-country ski tracks. Buses leave twice a day from Quillan (7kms) during the season.
The Languedoc is a land of spectacular scenery, deep gorges, quite villages and vinyards, - as featured in Channel 4 's 'Chateau Monty' now showing on UK TV. Take any road to elevated ground and you will be stunned when you get to the top by the views of the Pyrennees rolling on and on into the distance.


Carcassonne / Montazels area

We have 2 very good restaurants within 15 minutes walk over the river bridge in Couiza. Montazels is also home to La Cave Des Haute d'Aldae, where the excellent local wines can be tasted and bought.
Aude en Pyrénées is the crossroads of the Corbieres and the Pyrenees, an ideal location to go hiking with 190km of waymarked trails. For anglers the aude is a Grade 1 trout river just 10 minutes walk from the door, where you can also find mediterranean barbel. While rafters, white water swimmers, and kayakers of all levels of ability are offered the most exceptional water sports in the gorges of the Aude Valley. The mediterranean coast is just an hours drive with interesting villages en route and long stretches of golden sand.Our local spa villages Rennes les Bains and Alet le Bain also offer bathing in hot spa waters containing natural minerals renowned for their curative properties. There are several local freshwater lakes complete with beaches for bathing, the nearest is Arque (7mins. drive). The local markets with vegetables, fruit, regional products & tasty food stalls produce a convivial atmosphere.


How to get there

Fly Ryanair from Stansted, East midlands, Dublin or Liverpool to Carcassonne - from there its just 40 minutes drive to Montazels. Hertz & Eurocar have offices at the airport plus a shuttle bus is provided to the station for a train to Couiza/Montazels (10 minutes walk to the house).New Ryanair routes have been announced from Stansted, Bristol & Luton to Beziers (1¾ hour drive) and Birmingham to Perpignan ( 1 hour drive).
Fly Easyjet from Gatwick to Toulouse - 90 minutes drive to the cottage. Other options are Manchester / Stansted to Perpignan (1 hours drive).Gerona in Spain (2,5 hours drive) from Luton/ Bournemouth/ Blackpool/Bristol/Newcastle/ Liverpool,/Stansted/Dublin/Glasgow or East Midlands with either Easyjet or Ryanair.

Ferry/Drive - It takes roughly 12 hours to drive from Boulogne. We have found Speedferries to be the cheapest option with plenty of sailings available and bookable via the intenet.

By Train: From Waterloo to Couiza/Montazels via Paris, Toulouse & Carcassonne by SNCF. There is a taxi service in Couiza.




Activities near Carcassonne

Sports:
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays


Facilities

Luxuries:Log fire, Internet access
General:Central heating, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:Clothes dryer, Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:Linen and towels provided.
Highchair available.
Outdoors:Balcony / Terrace

Further details indoors:
The cottage sleeps up to 6, with 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor and a twin room on the top floor, all with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. A high chair, travel cot & stair gate are provided for the younger visitor. The ground floor kitchen with fridge/freezer, cooker, microwave, toaster, kettle and dishwasher has all you need for a comfortable stay. The large dining room seats 6, and the lounge, which opens onto the terrace, is equipped with a CD player, radio, Ipod docking station and charger, and a library of books & games.

Further details outdoors:
Sitting on the south facing terrace with swifts wheeling overhead, enjoying the last rays of the days sun while sipping a glass of wine is an ideal way to end the day. With views to Renne-le-Chateau and Coustaussa Castle on the other side of the valley and, in the distance, the snow topped Pyrenees just visible. We are 10 minutes walk to the river Aude and the neighbouring village of Couiza with bars, hotel, restaurants, supermarket, beauty salon, chemist, organic produce store, bank , post office & of course, estate agents.


Conditions

Enjoy the special welcome that awaits all our guests at Maison de Vigne with a free complimentary bottle of Blanquette de Limoux , the regions very own Champagne.


Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: British £Convert to:
PeriodFrom
To
Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
September 30 Aug 0827 Sep 08£  39560605 Nights
October 27 Sep 081 Nov 08£  35055555 Nights
November/December 1 Nov 0820 Dec 08£  29545455 Nights
Christmas/New Year 20 Dec 084 Jan 09£  42565655 Nights
  4 Jan 0911 Jan 09£  195--1 Week
Jan/Feb 11 Jan 0915 Feb 09£  28040403 Nights
Feb/March 15 Feb 0923 Feb 09£  42060606 Nights
  23 Feb 095 Apr 09£  37555553 Nights
Easter 5 Apr 0919 Apr 09£  42070705 Nights
April/May 19 Apr 0931 May 09£  37555555 Nights
June 31 May 0928 Jun 09£  42070705 Nights
July 28 Jun 092 Aug 09£  525--1 Week
August 2 Aug 0930 Aug 09£  560--1 Week
September 30 Aug 094 Oct 09£  42070705 Nights
October 4 Oct 091 Nov 09£  37555555 Nights

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Payment can be made by either Bank Transfer, Sterling cheque, Euro cheque or Paypal.

The rental price is for up to 6 people.

Electricity and Gas are included in the summer months May - October. We charge at cost price by meter reading from the beginning of November to the end of April.

There is a charge of £45 for cleaning and laundry.

The rent plus a £150 breakage deposit, is payable 8 weeks before the booking commences. The deposit will be refunded, within 2 weeks of departure.

For bookings shorter than a week please ask for rates.

Changeover days are flexible. To allow time for change over, the earliest arrival time is 3:00 pm and the house should be vacated by 11:00 am on day of departure.


Guestbook

I can safely say the house was the nicest place we have stayed in. The
decor, excellent renovation, comfort, location, welcome champagne, maps and
information, wood burning stove, library, friendly neighbours, tranquillity,
and friendly cat all added greatly to our holiday.Thank you.Rob & Michelle

Just back from Montazels - had a great time, fantastic weather -
cold but sunny great for climbing up every castle there was!! Managed to do
some tobogganing and caving - all in one week. House great and had good New
Years meal in Le Carnotzet. Nina.

First, our thanks for a great week, we loved the house. It was the first time in SW France for both of us, but we'll definitely be back. And it's certainly the first time we've rented a house that had a double CD of Memphis Minnie as well as 'Kind of Blue'. Ged & Bigid

Five wonderful days, beautiful scenery, wonderful area and a privilege to stay in such a lovely house. The neighbours (and their cat) made it a break to remember. Sarah & Richard.

Want to stay forever - thank you for letting us stay in your lovely welcoming house. We came to find the treasure and realised that it was here, within! Steve & Debbie.

We had a wonderful time in your lovely cottage and will definitely recommend it. The cottage is actually bigger than it appears on the web site, and prettier too! - Lydia & Alun





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