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House |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Couiza in Languedoc-Roussillon

From £530 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

The house is situated 600 metres up in the foothills of the Pyrenees. It is located on the edge of this remote rural Hamlet offering a truly tranquil setting with panoramic views of the mountains only 1 hour from Carcassonne.

Mountain walking, rivers, Wine tasting! Med is 1 1/2 hours with fantastic beaches; Spanish border is 2 hours. Historically the Cathar’s incredible Castles dominate it. Nature is apparent in abundance - England in the 50's!
There are 3 bedrooms with a large sitting room with exposed beams, wood burner and a Dining Room with an open fireplace.

Ideal for walking holidays or exploring the fascinating history in the area. Bird watching and the abundance of wild flowers are another plus. If the sea tempts you the Mediterranean is 1 ½ hrs drive where there are beautiful beaches and coastal villages to explore. Barcelona, is only 3 hours away and a visit to the Dali Museum is a must. There is skiing in the winter at the nearby resort of Mejanes.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
There is ample parking as you arrive at the property.

You enter the house via the Kitchen, which is cool in the summer and well-equipped. There is a small utility room with a large fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. Of this is a downstairs loo. To the right of the Kitchen is the Dining Room in the old part of the house with a large fireplace that burns beautifully.

The winding staircase leads to the next floor consisting of 3 double bedrooms sleeping 6. Each room has the option of a double bed or 2 single beds. Each bedroom has an electric radiator. There are electric blankets available too. All bedlinen and towels are provided at a cost of £5 per person per week. The bathroom has a wonderful view of the mountainside.

The large Sitting Room is light and airy. It has 2 single sofa beds and 1 double sofa bed if more sleeping accommodation is required. There is a wood burner for your use if the spring or autumn evenings are chilly – rarely necessary in the summer but essential in winter and extremely efficient. There is a DVD player available with a selection of DVDs for your use.

Further details outdoors:
From the Sitting Room the French doors lead to the terrace where there is a large table and chairs for outdoor eating and a BBQ. The views are fantastic and even in early summer the highest mountain is snow-capped.

There is a small upper garden leading to some steps which take you to the swimming pool. It should be possible to use the pool from the middle of May until the end of September but it is dependent on the local weather conditions. There is a large path which leads from the pool down to the front of the house where another outside table and chairs enables you to enjoy the morning.

Conditions

Long Term lets available on request
Weekends available on request during winter months
Wood available as required at no extra cost

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Front view of the house

 

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View from the sitting room window

 

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Dining Room with fireplace

 

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Swimming Pool

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region

This is an area steeped in the history of rthe Cathars with their incredible castles perched high up on the mountains. The period of the Knights Templar and the mystery of the Holy Grail is imbued in this part of France.

Read Labyrinth by Kate Moss or the Da Vinci Code. Wherever you go there is evidence of ancient sites. Roman Baths in Alet les Bains. However it is also a perfect place to birdwatch or to explore the myriad of wild flowers which carpet the countryside in spring and early summer - or even just walking in the mountains.

It is has a typical French mountain climate with hot days in summer, evocative misty mornings in spring and autumn often breaking into beautiful warmth. Snow in the winter with the option of skiing nearby.

The Couiza area

Rennes Les Bain, Rennes Le Chateau , Alet les Bains to name but a few of the wonderful villages and towns, There are abbeys, churches castles (of course) and cathedrals all within driving distance. Forests, lakes, the River Aude and of course the Mediterranean. the Spanish border is only 2 hours drive. How about a visit to the Dali Museum.

Carcassonne is a wonderful example of a restored Medieval City, although the town of Mirepoix (which boasts the best market around on Mondays) is not to be missed. Old Perpignan is beautiful and the City has plenty to offer.

There are plenty of local festivals in the towns and villages all through the summer - we have always felt welcome. Lots of music drama often outside in the balmy evenings. Perfect!

How to get there

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Cheap flights
To Carcassonne (1hour to house) from Cork, Dublin, Liverpool, Nottingham, Shannon and Stanstead - Ryanair
To Perpignan (1 1/4 hours to house from Birmingham and Stanstead - Ryanair
To Perpignan from Manchester, BMI Baby
To Perpignan from Southampton, Flybe

Activities near Couiza

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	30 Mar 12	5 May 12	570£ 570	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	5 May 12	26 May 12	600£ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	26 May 12	14 Jul 12	670£ 670	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak Season	14 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	1 Sep 12	6 Oct 12	670£ 670	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter Season	6 Oct 12	15 Dec 12	530£ 530	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Christmas and New Year rates available on request

A non refundable deposit of 25% of the balance is required 8 weeks prior to arrival together with a refundable security deposit of £100

Hire of bedlinen and towels included in the rental cost -

Supplement charge for more than 6 persons - £20 per person for hire of bedlinen and towels

Availability

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4 years listed You are contacting Mary Lintott Landline n/a Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This house has so far received 0 reviews.