No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Villa les Hauts is a luxury newly built cut stone property built in the traditional style, on a small exclusive prize-winning development overlooking the old village of Durban Corbieres in the Languedoc region of Southern France.
The accommodation consists of two double and one twin bedroom, one en suite shower/WC and a further bathroom and WC, living/dining room and kitchen, private heated swimming pool, sun deck, barbecue and terraces for relaxing outdoor dining. he house is furnished very comfortably to a high standard by a professional interior designer. There is Sky UK Satellite TV, DVD player and DVD library.In the kitchen there is a washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher, micro wave oven and conventional electric oven and hob.
Outside seating for 6 in a sheltered terrace, with a landscaped garden with additional seating areas and views of the medieval Cathar Castle of Durban Corbieres. Teak deck with heated swimming pool.
Special features: Electric heating in each room. Handicap accessible. Heated swimming pool. An ideal place to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean sun or to visit historic Cathar country or the Corbieres wine region with many vineyards open to visitors. Alternatively head for La Franqui with its long sandy beach only half an hour away. Shops and bank in the village for your everyday needs.
Pool
Living Room
View of the Castle
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
Mediterranean Climate with warm dry summers. The ancient Cite of Carcassonne is only an hour away and the Cathar route is on the doorstep. Narbonne with its famous covered market Les Halles - open till 1.00pm except Sundays - is only 30 - 40minutes away. The Canal du Midi passes through Narbonne and there are a number of good restaurants in both Narbonne and Carcassonne. There is also a Michelin starred restaurant just 4 kilometers away. Details of local attractions and restaurants are described in a manual kept in the house along with local maps and a guide book.
The wine growing regions of Corbieres and Fitou are on the doorstep - many of the vineyards have restaurants attached. There is an organic wine grower within walking distance of the house.
The beaches of Leucate and La Franqui are only about half an hour away and the ski resorts of Font Romeu are two hours away in the Pyrennees, The Spanish Border just south of Perpignan is about one and a half hours away by motorway.
There is good motorway access to both north and south as well as west so Toulouse in only an hour and a half away. To the north there is Sete on the coast where the Canal du Midi reaches the sea. There are superb seafood restaurants alongside the canal.
The villages near to Durban such as Cascastel, Tuchan and Paziols all have restaurants. In Lagrasse there is an abbey as well as a couple of restaurants and of course local wine to taste.
Durban Corbieres area
Durban is in the Corbieres region in a hilly area with beautiful views and marked walking routes. In Durban Corbieres there is a Cathar Castle on the hill in the old part of the village. The small river runs through the middle of the village - separating the old from the new. There are several local wine and honey producers from whom you can buy local produce. The region does have a Spanish influence both in language and cuisine. There are festivals in Durban and the surrounding villages in August and before Christmas.
For younger visitors there is a wild life park at Sigean and aqua sports on the Mediterranean coast. for the adventurous there is water skiing, wakeboarding and other water sports at a number of the coastal resorts.
How to get there
Ryan Air to Carcassonne, Perpignan. Each is about 60kms from the house - about 50 minutes drive. Flybe to Perpignan, Hertz car rental with Ryan air flights. Motorway within easy reach of both airports. House about 30 minutes from motorway.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Carcassonne: 60 km
Railway:
Narbonne: 25 km
Activities near Durban Corbieres
Sports: Tennis in town Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player, Private outdoor pool (heated)
Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (1), En suite (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: All mod cons are provided. Cleaning and linen change once a week included in the rental. Beach Towels provided. Lounge opening onto sun deck and pool with landscape windows.
Further details outdoors: Terraces to front and rear so you can move with the sun. Relaxing chairs and parasols provided. Views over the village to the Cathar Castle of Durban Corbieres. Secure small residential development. Within walking distance of the village and shops. In the village there is a cafe, bank, baker, supermarket, pharmacy and petrol station as well as the local "cave" where you can sample the local wine.
Further details
Rentals are available from Saturday to Saturday. Welcome pack on arrival. Welcome by English couple. All children must be supervised when using the pool. No smoking. Breakage deposit required on arrival. Refundable on departure if no breakages.
Conditions
Deposit of 30% required to book. Balance due 8 weeks before arrival.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Thirty percent due on booking. Balance due 8 weeks before arrival. Bookings made within 8 weeks of arrival payable in full at time of booking. Breakage deposit of 250 euros to be paid with final payment. It will be returned in full within 2 weeks provided there is no damage and the house does not require excessive cleaning.
Payment preferably in euros by bank transfer.
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Maureen George
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