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Villa |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Trebes in Carcassonne

From £583 per week |  From £108 per night

4 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

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

About the home

Less than 20 minutes away from the World Heritage city of Carcassonne and set within a private vineyard, Villa des Vignes is a beautifully furnished and inviting family home.

Set upon 2 levels, with a large master and a twin bedroom on both upper and lower floors, fully fitted kitchen, balcony with stunning views, outdoor dining area and tranquil pool in private garden, the villa provides the perfect holiday retreat for families or groups of friends.

Bordered by the Canal du Midi, the 175 acre estate of vines, olives and pines offers room to roam, while full amenities and a good selection of bars and restaurants can be found at the nearby medieval village of Trebes.

With walking and biking along the Canal, horse riding, delicious dining, sites of historical interest and forest or water adventures at Carcassonne Plage, there is so much to do in the surrounding area that a single trip cannot do justice to it all!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
On the east wing of the ground floor are 2 bedrooms – a generous master with aircon, en-suite shower and WC and a twin with an adjacent bathroom containing shower, bath and WC. Both bedrooms lead out through shuttered French windows into the private garden.

In the centre of the lower floor is a spacious living room, with TV, cable and DVD. For winter stays, a wood-burning stove ensures that the room is cosy and snug, while in the heat of the summer, shutters on all doors keep the room cool and refreshing.

Leading from the living room, the large, fully equipped kitchen houses a generous dining table and even a sofa to allow guests to relax in comfort as they chat to whoever is cooking!

Behind the kitchen is a play/TV room that contains a small library of books and a good selection of toys and board games. A sofa bed provides the possibility of adding further guests (upon agreement with owners).

A utility room containing washing machine and cleaning equipment leads off the far end of the kitchen.

Upstairs finds the 2nd master bedroom with aircon and another twin bedroom that nestles under the eaves of the sloping roof (ideal for children). These rooms share a large bathroom with bath/shower and WC. Each room leads, through shuttered French windows, onto a balcony that provides stunning views across the garden, vineyard and even (with estate agent liberty!) to the distant towers of the Cite.

Further details outdoors:
A stylish 9m private pool is situated in the south-facing enclosed garden, with a selection of loungers in which to soak up the sun. In compliance with French regulations, the pool is fitted with a safety cover that guests will be shown how to use upon arrival.

A patio with outdoor dining and a covered terrace with Asian daybed allow many choices for outdoor relaxation, while a permanent BBQ provides another option for cooking. The balcony can be reached through French windows from both upstairs bedrooms (master and twin) and offers lovely views across the vineyard and valley. There is parking space for up to 2 cars in front of the house.

Further details

* English speaking representative for handover and any questions during stay.
* We can provide a decent size travel cot, a high chair and stair-gates for babies & toddlers
* Welcome pack will be provided upon arrival.
* Swimming pool closed end of October-April.
* The villa is situated on a private, working estate, so guests are requested to respect the land and farm access points.

Conditions

* Booking is secured with a non-refundable 15% deposit within 5 days of agreeing a date.
* Balance payable 8 weeks prior to arrival (or as agreed for last-minute bookings).
* E400 deposit for breakages required with payment of balance. Refunded in full upon completion of inventory following your departure or minus any compensation for breakages.
* We ask that upon departure, guests kindly return the Villa to the managers in the same clean and tidy condition.
* No smoking in or around property owing to fire-risk on estate.
* Sorry, no pets.

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Villa and swimming pool

 

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Incredible castles within short drive from Villa

 

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Downstairs master bedroom leading into garden

 

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Upstairs master bedroom with balcony

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region

This area of the Languedoc enjoys one of the highest levels of sunshine in southern France, allowing visitors to take advantage of the many outdoor activities on offer - be that walking or cycling along the tow-path of the stunning Canal du Midi; cruising on the canal itself; hiking in the rugged Black Mountains; viewing the countryside courtesy of 4-legged horse power; swimming and boating on the Lac du Cavayere at Carcassonne Plage or taking a trip (just under an hour on a good day) to the Mediterranean.

Steeped in history (some of it very dark if you dig into the Cathar story) what starts out as a simple drive will take you through Medieval villages and past crumbling castles and ramparts, with plenty of excuses to stop off to explore and then sample delicious fresh local cuisine and wines.

The Carcassonne / Trebes area

Dominating the high-ground above "modern" Carcassonne, the Cite is a huge attraction for French and international tourists. It is well worth joining one of the guided trips or taking an audio tour to gain a real insight into its history and workings. During July and August, wonderful twice-daily tournaments take place, with professional mounted stuntmen conducting life-like jousts and armed combat bouts. For the young and the young at heart, be prepared to go more than once!

The Medieval village of Trebes (less than a kilometre away from the villa) is a popular stop-off for people travelling on or along the canal, offering a number of shops, banks (with cash points),opticians, hairdressers, estate-agents and good Italian and French restaurants - all within walking distance of the centre of the village.

Being on the main tourist route from Carcassonne to the region’s vineyards, Trebes is known as the "Gateway to the Minervois". Leaving Trebes, you soon arrive at local "domaines" where you can buy wine direct from the growers. Domaine de Catalauze (the vineyard that hosts our villa) generally contributes its grapes to the local “commune”, but will be bottling its own wines again in the near future.

How to get there

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* Carcassonne is served regularly from the UK (Liverpool, East Midlands, Stansted) by RyanAir and from Ireland (Dublin, Shannon, Cork). The Villa is 15-20 minutes drive from Carcassonne airport.

* Most well-known car hire companies operate from the airport - good rates can usually be obtained through Ryanair.

* Toulouse, with daily flights from the UK and Ireland and domestic connections from within France, is just over an hour's drive away.

Activities near Carcassonne

Reviews

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04 Sep 2011

“A perfect family holiday in a home-from-home in (not too) rural France” A wonderful family holiday house which felt like a real home (but much more luxurious than our own!). The managers Anne and David couldn't have been warmer or more helpful and the welcome pack was very "welcome" after our drive to the house from Bezier. The house and pool were wonderfully comfortable and relaxing. Perfect settings for long lunches and evening barbecues. And there was plenty to do in the day - from the easy bike ride through vineyards to the perfect riverside fish restaurant in Trebes for lunch (bike-able by our 6 year old), to watching the jousting contest in nearby medieval Carcassonne. The main town of Carcassonne is a lovely provincial french town with fun boutiques and great restaurants. And there are the Cathar castles to hike to for the more energetic. I'm sure there was masses more that we could have done, but we were too busy relaxing! Too much good local food, and lovely French wine...

25 Aug 2011

“Peace and quiet.” This villa was the perfect away from it all holiday. Set in the middle of a vineyard with just one property next door it was far enough away to be peaceful (not isolated) and yet in 20 minutes you could walk to the local town for bread/drinks. Perfect combination! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and would love to go back ourselves.

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The kids could safely just run wild while we relaxed - like turning the clock back to our own childhoods. So much to do in the surrounding area, this provides the perfect base to explore. Kirsty and Tom Jones. Summer 2009, 2010, 2011

"The villa was very comfortable with everything you could need - including a teapot!!
If we visit this area in the future we will certainly contact you - we had a lovely holiday". Pauline, Summer 2010

We returned to Villa des Vignes this year as it feels like a second home already. So comfortable and welcoming and with so much to do! Julia and family, Summer 2010

What a house! There is something magical in the atmosphere here, a real family home. We will be back next year! Michael and Sharon Barker. Summer 2008 and 2009.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
September-October	4 Sep 11	30 Oct 11	1000€ 1000	150150	170170	4 Nights
November-December	30 Oct 11	12 Dec 11	800€ 800	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas/New Year	12 Dec 11	9 Jan 12	1200€ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan-March	9 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	700€ 700	130130	150150	4 Nights
Easter/Spring	1 Apr 12	6 May 12	1200€ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
6th May - 9th June	6 May 12	10 Jun 12	1400€ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week
10th June - 9th Sept	10 Jun 12	10 Sep 12	1780€ 1780	0-	0-	1 Week
September- October	10 Sep 12	8 Oct 12	1000€ 1000	0-	0-	1 Week

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

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

* A non-refundable deposit of 15% of full payment is required within 5 days to secure your reservation

* Additional guests (sofa bed in TV room) can be accommodated for additional cost agreed with owner.

* Preferred payment via bank transfer or Paypal

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3 years listed You are contacting Tess Caven Landline +65 6232 8550 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in Singapore and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This villa has received 2 reviews from previous guests.