Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 0.2 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
This old wine growers cottage benefits from a large living room with triple aspect views down the valley, across the village and towards the castle. It has two large double bedrooms that are located on separate floors. The ground floor bedroom has a Juliette balcony with french doors that encompasses views across the village and the surrounding hills. The modern attic bedroom is reached by a spiral staircase from the 1st floor living/dining room.
The kitchen leads on to the large south facing terrace with superb panoramic views. There is a walk in shower and separate WC. Beneath the cottage is a large cave with secure parking and wine cellar.
Cottage far right directly below Cathar Chateau
South facing terrace leading from kitchen
Distant panoramic view
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
Located in the heart of the herb scented Corbieres, Residence Belle Vue overlooks a range of beautiful hills that stretch north of the Spanish border and sweep inland from the Mediterranean and is blessed with a wonderful climate. Enjoying over 300 days of sunshine annually the area has long hot summers and brief, mild winters. It is an area steeped in history recently immortalised by the books: Labyrinth and The De Vinci Code.
The historic village of Durban is sitauated in the middle of Cathar country, overlooked by an imposing castle and is a typical southern French affair with excellent amenities incluing a café restaurant, bar, supermarket, bank and florist. There is also a hairdresser, pharmacy dentist and doctors. The local cave cooperative will interest those who enjoy a glass of wine. Vineyards, monasteries and castles are scattered throughout the area whilst the fine sandy beaches of the Mediterranean are just a short drive away. Many fine restaurants are close to the village including an aclaimed two starred Michelin restaurant.
Durban Corbieres area
Within a 30 minute drive the thriving market towns of Narbonne and Lezignan Corbieres provide a wide range of shops and services, whilst the city of Perpignan close to the Spanish border offers a vibrant mix of influences – more Catalan than French in atmosphere. Swimming and wind-surfing are available in the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean at Cap Leucate , just 30 minutes away.
The snowy peaks of the Pyrenees rise dramatically in the south and a range of winter sports activities are available in ski resorts within easy striking reach of the cottage. Championship golf courses , floodlit tennis courts, horse-riding and sailing are all readily available. The corbiere hills are criss-crossed by lovely walks for every level, all with magnificent views to the foothills of the Pyrenees.
How to get there
There are six airports within a 2 hours drive, the nearest of which are Carcassone and Perpignan a mere 45 minute drive away. If you are travelling by train the high speed TGV is only 30 minutes away in Narbonne. There is a overnight car train from Calais to Narbonne (raileurope.com) that runs through the summer, and a car train that runs from Paris to Narbonne throughout the year
The six airports listed below are served by Ryan air, British airways, Easy Jet and Flybe
Perpignan- 45 minute drive to the cottage Carcasonne- 45 mins Montpellier- 1 hour 10 mins Toulouse- 1hour 45 mins Girona- 1 hour 50 mins Nimes 1 hour 55 mins Barcelona 2 hours 10 mins
Reasonable priced Car Hire is available at all the above airports (holidayautos.com).
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perpignan: 43 km
Railway:
Narbonne TGV: 33 km
Ferry:
Calais: 1100 km
Activities near Durban Corbieres
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Shared tennis court on site
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Residence Belle Vue now includes Wirelss internet access, Satelite TV and a DVD player with a good selection of videos. A telephone is also available.
The kitchen is fully equipped and a Washing machine and Dryer are included The living room beneifits from a dining table, wood burning stove, double sofa bed and desk. There are a selction of guidebooks and maps about the area
The attic bedroom has 2 single beds which include adjustible slats/matresses for your convenience. There are 2 remote controlled electric velux windows with shutters.
Further details outdoors: The use of four mountain bikes (with helmets) and 2 sets of golf clubs come with the use of the cottage
lt has a large tiled terrace which can comfortably seat six people with a small garden below. The garden furniture includes a large dining table with accompanying chairs, barbecue and parasol.
Within two hundread yards there is an excellantly maintained and supervised outdoor Swimming pool and two flood-lit tennis courts.
As is usual in this Rugby mad area the local village team play reguarly on a floodlit pitch. There is also a petanque area just below the cottage next to the river.
Further details
Swimming pool available in July and August
Full Information Pack sent once booking is confirmed
We do not ask for a security deposit
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Autumn low season
28 Sep 08
20 Dec 08
275£ 275
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Christmas and New Year
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
445£ 445
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low season
3 Jan 09
5 Apr 09
245£ 245
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Easter period
5 Apr 09
19 Apr 09
495£ 495
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Spring to Summer
19 Apr 09
28 Jun 09
395£ 395
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Peak Summer
28 Jun 09
6 Sep 09
495£ 495
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late summer
6 Sep 09
4 Oct 09
395£ 395
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
discount for Long Lets considered- Please enquire for details
Guestbook
We are now back in England after a lovely holiday in Durban Corbieres! I'd just like to say how much we enjoyed staying in your beautiful house! We thought the village was charming and wished we could have brought the views back with us - it was great to wake up and see the hills every day! We were certainly very sad to leave and hope to return one day! Kind regards Carole Griffiths and family.
We particularly enjoyed the good food on offer at several of the restaurants which you mentioned in the brochure. The 2 star Michelin was an experience not to be missed. Lunch at the Abbey (Fontfroide) was also very good.
Being red wine fans, we were also surprised at the quality (and price) of the local Corbiere and Fitou wines. Thanks again for allowing us to stay the extra night. We hope to again visit Durban in the future. Many thanks Nigel and Maggie Walker
Just to say we had a great time. The house and the surrounding area exceeded our expectations and we had a ball. The view from your terrace will live long in the memory Many Thanks Mike and Family.
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