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House |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Lagrasse in Languedoc-Roussillon

From £583 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car advised, no pets allowed

About the home

L'Escapade is an ancient village house now completely restored to the highest standard. It is situated in a quiet backwater of the listed village of Lagrasse, but with stunning views of the Abbey and hills beyond, yet only a few minutes walk from restaurants, cafe, village shops and bakery..Adjoining is the main "place" with its 14th century Market Hall and mediaeval galleried houses and the 12th Century bridge leading to the Abbey, . Ideal for up to six people, the house has three beautifully furnished bedrooms two double bedded,one with an en suite "wet room" bathroom and one twin bedded.There is also an exceptionally well fitted family bathroomOne gets the best of both worlds here - halfway between the World Heritage site of Carcassonne's City and the ancient Roman port of Narbonne, a gateway to vast sandy beaches and marinas for sailng enthusiasts and the famous "etangs" (land locked salt lakes)with their Flamingoes and other delights for nature lovers.An ideal holiday location for people interested in History, Wild Life , Gastronomy,sampling the local Wines or just relaxing in the sun on the terrace.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The short staircase up from the entrance hall leads you up to a glorious light and colour filled space soaring up to the roof with mezzanine above.Round the open fireplace spacious sofas give cosy comfort, the white walls provide a spledid backcloth for the Artist's paintings which fill the house with colour.The elegant dining area seats six comfortably and the kitchen area iwith stainless steel "Smegg" fridges, dishwasher and cooker compliment the up to the minute quality of the house.Triple folding doors lead on to the vine covered terrace with its outstanding views of the Abbey.A barbecue and mosiac table for six make aperfect setting for al fresco eating. Deck chairs and loungers also available.The mezzanine has a dual purpose role as a Television and " Home Cinema" viewing area with wide screen TV, DVD player and Sky Box and a study area. where Broad Band Internet facilities are available for connection

Further details

.Our English (French speaking) representative will welcome you and answer any queries throughout your stayAn information pack "Welcome to l'Escapade" provided with details of local services - restaurants, shops, garage, doctor, etc. and places of interest is provided

Conditions

Sorry - no petsL'Escapade is strictly non smokingA deposit of 25% of the rental fee is required on confirmation of booking. Balance of rental to be paid not later than tree weeks prior to arrival date A refundable deposit of GBP 200 is required payable not later than three weeks prior to arrival date. Refund will be made within two weeks of your departure subject to satisfactory property inspectionThe property is not suitable for chidren under the age of 14 or persons of limited mobility.

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Front of the House

 

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View of the Abbey from the Terrace

 

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On the Terrace

 

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Around the Fireplace

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region

The landscape of Languedoc Rousillon, and especially of Les Corbieres is among the most spectacular in France.
Vine covered undulating valleys rise through pine woods to dramatic limestone cliffs, here and there crowned with the ruins of Cathar castles. The area is steeped in history of battles with invading Saracens, of burning and pillaging of Cathar believers - one feels the drama of the past!

Famed for its wine, the Corbieres with its many wine making chateaux and domaines offers many enjoyable wine tasting discoveries.

To the West, forty minutes away, lies Carcassonne with its famed walled cite, UNESCO World Heritage site, together with the more modern "bas ville" -a mere five hundred years old, but alive with shops and restaurants

To the East, a little nearer, is Narbonne - in Roman days one of the major cities of the Empire, i.t is still enriched by many Roman remains and is now a vibrant and beautiful city, divided by the Canal de la Robine, a branch of the Canal du Midi, which enters the Mediterranean at Port Narbonne, a few kilometres further East. Cruises on both canals is a popular holiday activity.

Along the coast there are magnificent sandy beaches, notably at Narbonne Plage, Gruissan, La Fr anqui and Leucate, all about forty minutes away.

A little further afield the major regional centres of Toulouse and Montpellier (one and a half hours) and Albi, the childhood home of Toulouse Lautrec, and the Tarn Gorges (two hours) are within easy reach.

And to the South, just over an hour away are Perpignan, the Pyrenees, and Spain!

The Lagrasse area

Lagrasse is officially classified as "Un desPlus Beaux Villages de France" - one of the most beautiful villages in France, a rare accolade.!
The village, with mediaeval buildings and narrow cobbled streets surrounding the central Place de la Halle with its XIVth century market hall, where local producers bring their specialities weekly ,clusters on the banks of the River Orbieu, crfossed by a XIIth century bridge leading to the Abbey, founded in the VIIIth century, it is said by Charlemagne himself.
Lagrasse has a rich cultural and everyday life of its own, with five excellent restaurants (with many olthers, including a tthree star Michelin !, within a short drive) , two cafes, salon de the.bakery,epicerie/traiteur, tabac/presse, doctors surgery, and pharmacy , as well as boutiques, potteries, galleries, and tennis courts.
During the year there are concerts of all kinds at the Abbey, antique fairs during the summer on the tree ,lined Promenade, and the renowned annual book fair ("Banquet de Livres")

Lagrasse has excellent road, rail, and air communications - 20 minutes from exit 21 of the A61 motorway; 40 minujtes from Catrcassonne Airport with daily flights to to London, Birmingham, L<iverpool,Du blin and Brussels; TGV train s from Narbonne and Carcassonne to Paris and Lille link up with Eurostar.

How to get there

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Cheap Flights by Ryanair to Carcassonne, Perpignan,Beziers,Girona and Montpelier
All .car hire companies represented at airports
Budget flights from several regional UK airports to Toulouse
Journey time from nearest Airport (Carcassonne) 40 minutes

Activities near Lagrasse

Guestbook for L'Escapade

14.08.07 Katherine O'D:- ...thank you so much for renting your beautiful home. We were delighted with our visit- the only way we can leave is to imgine that we will be back soon!14.08.07 Mary McA:- Wonderful visit - thanks a million we loved our holiday and felt at home in your lovely house07.09.07 Family E:- We,ve had an absolutely wonderful time at your house. Your house is so beautiful and we all felt so at home. We really hope to return in the near future.....02.05.08 Family K (Canada) Dear Mary & John- we have had a wonderful five weeks in Lagrasse and your lovely home. A perfect place for Jack's first trip abroad. Thank you!

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
November/December	6 Nov 10	1 Jan 11	800€ 800	0-	0-	1 Month
Winter	1 Jan 11	1 Mar 11	750€ 750	0-	0-	2 Weeks
Spring	1 Mar 11	1 May 11	850€ 850	0-	0-	1 Week
LowSummer	1 May 11	1 Jul 11	1000€ 1000	0-	0-	1 Week
Hih Summer	1 Jul 11	1 Sep 11	1250€ 1250	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	1 Sep 11	1 Nov 11	975€ 975	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	1 Nov 11	1 Jan 12	700€ 700	0-	0-	1 Month
Winter	1 Jan 12	1 Mar 12	700€ 700	0-	0-	1 Month
Spring	1 Mar 12	1 May 12	850€ 850	0-	0-	2 Weeks
Low Summer	1 May 12	1 Jul 12	1100€ 1100	0-	0-	1 Week
High Summer	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	1250€ 1250	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	1 Sep 12	1 Nov 12	1100€ 1100	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Please enquire for Xmas , New Year & Easter Week rates

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You are contacting John & Mary Morris Landline +44 0208 4458833 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This house has so far received 0 reviews.