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House |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Greffeil in Languedoc-Roussillon

From £130 per week

1 night minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

4 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

A delightful 3 bedroomed stone built house located in the rural hamlet of Greffeil.
Quiet and peaceful.
Local walking trails through the forest right on your door step, perfect for bird watching and wildlife.
2 bicycles available for exploring the lanes
Close to swimming lake with beach, pedalos and tree top adventure
Historic Carcassonne Cite
Cycle the Canal du Midi
River canoe
Many vinyards to visit
or just relax on the terrace with a glass of blanquette and a good book

Facilities

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 room with bunk beds. A cot is available. 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, plus a high chair and a small seating area with a TV/DVD player, a small selection of adult and children's DVDs, and 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 are plastic plates, cups and cutlery for young children. 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. There is also a good range of toys, games, puzzles and books for younger children.

Further details outdoors:
The terrace has a dining table. 6 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 loves to watch the tractors and wave hello to the villagers. There is also a cool box, picnic set, 2 picnic chairs and a parasol that you may use. There is a small private, fenced garden too. 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!

Further details

Welcome pack of tea, coffee, sugar on arrival.
Beds made up.

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 security deposit of £200 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.
From 1st October to 31st March, there is a weekly heating charge of £25. (Price worked out accordingly for short stays).

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Your house with south facing sun terrace

 

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Corbieres, in the delightful hamlet of Greffeil

 

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The living area has a mediterranean feel to it

 

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Perfect for relaxing, English books and toys for children

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.

The 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

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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, Edinburgh 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).
A great benefit with driving is that you can stock up on the fantastic regional wines!!

Activities near Greffeil

Reviews

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22 Jan 2012

“Ideal” We have taken holidays in & around Carcassonne since 1995, this is by far the best property we have rented. It has a good , well equipped kitchen, good beds & fantastic views from the terrace. Plenty of room for at least four but warm & cosy & easy to keep clean. We will return. Property & location not suitable for people with serious disabilities, care would need to be taken with the very young although the terrace is child proof & safe. Response: Delighted that you enjoyed our house as much - we look forward to welcoming you back. The views from the terrace are certainly wonderful - both by day and stargazing on an evening.

11 Oct 2011

“Excellent long weekend” We only stayed for a long weekend unfortunately and wish it could have been longer. The house was extremely well equipped - had everything we needed to make our break not only very enjoyable but extremely simple. We arrived very late on Friday but the owners had arranged for there to be some provisions available on arrival. Everywhere was very clean and the supplied details and instructions were very accurate. The location is perfect - tranquil and beautiful. Everyone was very friendly and the nearest small town of St Hilaire had everything we needed in terms of groceries, a bar and so on. The Abbey there is also worth visiting (but closed between 12 and 2). We would recommend anyone to stay at Corbieres without hesitation and its nearness to the stunning Carcassonne alone makes it worth the trip - but there is so much more in the area. We will definitely be returning. Response: Dear Gary, I am really pleased that you enjoyed your long weekend at our house. The area is just as beautiful in the autumn and there is just as much to see and do. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Best wishes, Suzanne

18 Aug 2011

“Unexpected holiday highlight” We had intended to use the gite at Greiffeil as a base to explore Carcassonne and the Cathar region but found ourselves looking forward to returning to this magical rural hamlet every day. Our kids,... more

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22 May 2011

“An Easy Holiday with 3 young Boys” It is the first time we have been abroad with all 3 boys and we can honestly say it's just like being at home with all the facilities you have in the gites. We liked the lake at Carcassonne, especially in the morning as it was less busy - we will definitely be back and recommend it to all our friends. Leigh & Jonathon Wright, Oliver (7), Elliot (4), Leo (2) Selby, North Yorkshire Response: Dear Leigh, I am delighted that you all had such a wonderful holiday and I know that you found the facilities at the house and in the local area, a great help to keep 3 boys entertained. Stress free family holidays are so important. Suzanne

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Guestbook for Corbieres

January 2009 - Corbieres was the perfect interlude in our travels ( a year around Europe), quiet but not isolated, beautiful and not pretentious and with enough choice of what to do that boredom was never an option. Karen & David Redel, Canada

June 2007 - We have just had a delicious meal at the Auberge (in Greffeil). It was lovely fresh food and fantastic value for money. David, Diane, Heather & Grace Titterton, Worcester (booked again for 2009)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
November 1st- Dec 15th	1 Nov 11	16 Dec 11	130£ 130	0-	0-	Flexible
Dec 16th - 31st	16 Dec 11	1 Jan 12	170£ 170	0-	0-	Flexible
January, February	1 Jan 12	1 Mar 12	204£ 204	0-	0-	3 Nights
March 1st- 31st	1 Mar 12	1 Apr 12	240£ 240	0-	0-	3 Nights
1st April - July 20th	1 Apr 12	21 Jul 12	324£ 324	0-	0-	1 Week
21st July - 31st August	21 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	480£ 480	0-	0-	1 Week
1st September - 30th	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	324£ 324	0-	0-	5 Nights
1st October - 31st	1 Oct 12	1 Nov 12	204£ 204	0-	0-	5 Nights
1st November-15 December	1 Nov 12	16 Dec 12	156£ 156	0-	0-	3 Nights
16th December -31sr	16 Dec 12	1 Jan 13	204£ 204	0-	0-	3 Nights

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

10% discount when you book a two week stay (not applicable with other offers). 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 8 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. Additional heating charge of £25 per week from 1st October to 31st March.

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1 years listed You are contacting Suzanne Moir Landline +44 01386 561109 Mobile +44 07766 467252 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This house has received 4 reviews from previous guests.