Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Corbieres is a delightful 3 bedroomed stone built house located in the rural hamlet of Greffeil. Awake each morning to fantastic views across the Ladern Valley and to the peep-peep of the daily bread van (even on Christmas Day!). Greet the local shepherd and his flock of goats and sheep with his two characterful dogs - a great delight to see. Breakfast on your terrace is the ideal way to plan your days. At the end of a perfect day enjoy a cool glass of Blanquette on the terrace or wander down to the old bridge to star gaze.
Quiet and peaceful, the village has a great choice of marked walking trails, exciting cycling around the cols and easy access to the many fantastic villages, castles, markets, beaches and sporting activities on offer in the region.
Corbieres & Minervois Gites
Living area
Master bedroom
View from master bedroom
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/40720
The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
The dramatic landscape of this beautiful region will slowly unfold to show you its secrets. From dramatic gorges, level one rapids and chateaus perched impossibly on rocky outcrops, you will discover a rich and fascinating history. The Cathar chateauxs are not to be missed - from Montsegur to the mystery of Rennes-le-Chateau and to the magical Cite at Carcassonne. The Languedoc-Roussillon region has a mild, sunny climate - perfect for your holiday but also for wine production. It is the largest wine growing region in France and there are plenty of delightful wines to try. Your day trips can encompass all that the history and landscape of this area has to offer - from miles of golden Meditteranean beaches to the highest points in the Pyreness for hiking or sunny winter skiing.
Greffeil area
Greffeil nestles in the hills of the Corbieres forest and is the starting point for a number of marked walking routes. It is also perfect for exploring on bike but be prepared for some steep hills to ascend. A gentler way to enjoy a bike ride is to select a section of the Canal du Midi - the plane trees offer welcome shade from the summer sunshine. Greffeil has a small listed church (history available in the house), a delightful auberge, daily visits from the 'bread' van and a wonderful river with crystal clear rock pools perfect to cool off in. Just outside of Carcassonne is a great swimming lake with a small beach - perfect for young children, mini golf, peddaloes and for the daring - the O2 aerial adventure park. Limoux is the nearest town and it is a livley and colourful place. It has a weekly market, a good range of cafes and restaurants and is perhaps most famous for its sparkling wine Blanquette de Limoux and its colourful carnival which runs from January - March. The Cite at Carcassonne is a must see but remember to pay an evening visit to see it illuminated and children will just adore the large merry-go-round at the entrance. There are weekly festivals and carnivals on throughout the year and an plenty of wildlife parks, historical monuments and shopping close by.
How to get there
It's really easy to reach this beautiful area of France. Cheap flights are available with ryanair.com from Stansted, East Midlands, Liverpool, Shannon, Dublin and Brussels to Carcassonne. The house is approximately 30 minutes drive from the airport. Car hire is available - Ryanair promote Hertz but its also worth checking out Avis (they are sometimes cheaper and the queue is usually shorter!) Other airports a short drive away are Toulouse and Perpignan. (About 1 1/2 hours) Check out details with Ryanair, Flybe and BMibaby. In the summer we enjoy driving down and we use the Channel Tunnel (Tesco vouchers can be redeemed against your fare). It's an 11 hour drive plus stops so we break the journey up with an overnight stop - there's plenty of hotels to choose from and we can offer further advice). Friends in the village have used Speedferries.com which operate from Dover-Boulogne and have had some very good fares. Driving time about 20 minutes less than Calais. A great benefit with driving is that you can stock up on the fantastic regional wines!!
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Carcassonne: 40 km
Railway:
Carcassonne: 45 km
Ferry:
Bilbao: 550 km
Activities near Greffeil
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
General:
Central heating, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (3), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 2, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The house was built in 1862 and lies at the edge of the village. It has recently been refurbished with contemporary colours, furniture and wooden flooring upstairs. It has 3 bedrooms - the master bedroom with double bed, a twin bedded room and a small nursery with cot. There is also a shower room with toilet on the first floor. Downstairs, the house has a more Mediterranean feel to it with tiled floors and white walls. A modern, fully fitted kitchen, large farmhouse table for 6 and a small seating area with a bookcase of English books, form the open plan living space. This room leads directly on to the terrace. At the rear of the room, is a small 'cave' which houses a washing machine. There is a washing line that can be used on the terrace. The kitchen is well stocked with a good range of cooking utensils, crockery and glassware. There is a full size oven with grill, 4 ring electric hob and a fridge with a small freezer compartment. Due to the abundance of local markets, we tend to stock up with fresh produce every few days.
Further details outdoors: The terrace has a dining table. 4 chairs, parasol, BBQ and tools and 2 sun loungers. As it is fenced in,it is a safe area for young children to play - our son (15 months) loves to watch the tractors and wave hello to the villagers. There is also an electric cool box, picnic set, 2 picnic chairs and a parasol that you may use. The village has about 80 houses, an auberge, daily bread van and weekly visits from butcher and greengrocer. The locals are very friendly and you may be there when they have their annual 'grillade' - a very entertaining evening by all accounts!
Further details
Welcome pack of tea, coffee, sugar on arrival. Beds made up. A chilled bottle of Blanquette awaiting you.
We also have a one bedroomed house (adjoining Corbieres) available for rent. Perfect for a couple, young family). If you wish to extend your group numbers this could be the perfect way. Either contact us direct or visit or website suzandmartholidays.biz for more information.
Conditions
Strictly no smoking. Sorry no pets. Suitable for children but please be aware of a split-level floor between kitchen/living area and a fairly steep staircase. Refundable breakages deposit of £50 required prior to arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to a satisfactory property inspection) 25% of rental fee due six weeks before your stay to secure booking.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
10% discount when you book a two week stay. A deposit of 25% is required to secure your booking. If you cancel within 14 days of your booked date this will be non-returnable. Full and final payment is due 6 weeks prior to departure and will include a £200 security cheque. We will return your security cheque within 7 days of your return providing no damage or breakages have occured and the property is left clean and tidy. We will arrange for keys, maps and travel directions to be sent to you.
Guestbook
My holiday to this wonderful region has rekindled my love affair with France. Melanie, Evesham, Worcs August 07 A fortnight is definatley not long enough to explore and apperciate all that this region has to offer... we have many fantastic memories. Kate, Duncan, Oliver (14), Sophie (11) Cheltenham, August 06 We have explored near and far, climbed the hill opposite and would recommend everything ... especially the lake (at Carcassonne). Jackie, Paul, Helen, Karen, Redditch August 06 We met up with friends at Perpigan, ..... and had a great sunny days skiilng at Les Angles. We can see why you love Greffeil so much. Helen, Steve, Jon March 2006 Solihull
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Name:
Suzanne Moir
Tel:
+44 (0)1386 561109
Mobile:
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Advertiser joined: 12 Nov 2007 This property added: 12 Nov 2007
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