Limoux holiday villa rental, La Digne D' Amont with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, disabled access, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Maison-Milne (villa)

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Maison Milne is a spacious villa offering luxury in self catering accommodation. Each large bedroom has quality beds, two have TV and DVD players, one can double as a second lounge. The modern well equipped kitchen is light and bright with patio doors to splendid views. Across the hall the comfortable lounge has reclining leather sofas, dining for six, log fire and home entertainment including UK Sky TV and ipod speakers. In the bathroom there is a dressing area, full size bath with shower over, hand basin and WC; there is also a separate WC. The utility room houses domestic appliances, freezer, additional drinks fridge, picnic furniture, hamper, cool box and beach towels. A good range of garden furniture is kept outside in the annexe building.
Bordered by a mountain stream and vineyards the garden is mature and very private, convenient for eating outside and sunbathing. Vehicle access is excellent with ample parking and turning behind the property.
Situated in La Digne d' Amont on the outskirts of Limoux, Maison Milne is the perfect base to explore the Aude valley and Languedoc-Rousillon, the largest wine producing area in the world.
From the Mediterranean sunbelt to Ski resorts in the Pyrenees the whole area is delightful, blessed with breathtaking scenery, steeped in history and rich in culture it's an enticing place to visit. Spoil yourself with a fun filled romantic getaway or family holiday anytime of the year.

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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region

The region of Languedoc-Roussillon in south-west France is full of cultural and gastronomic variety thanks to its geography and history. Inhabited by a multitude of conquering peoples, in particular the Romans, Languedoc-Roussillon is full of fascination. It stretches from the Camargue in Provence to the eastern tip of the Pyrenees, down to the Mediterranean and is blessed with some of the most scenic countryside in France, world-renowned Roman buildings, medieval towns and abbeys, a stunning coastline and last but certainly not least, a gutsy local cuisine.

The lower Languedoc is a sunny land famous for its full bodied red wines, festivals and the medieval town of Carcassonne. The coast is scattered with sandy beaches and interesting seaside ports such as Agde and Sete. This is also one of the starting points for the great canal, Le Canal du Midi which was built in the 17th century linking the Mediterranean to the Atlantic.
The upper Languedoc is a mountainous landscape, with forests and mountain pastures making it an excellent destination for hikers, particularly the Parc National des Cevennes. The area of Roussillon, bordering the Pyrenees, has many obvious Catalonian influences, not least its common language of Catalan. It has pretty coastal villages and towns with valleys that go inland along the foothills of the mountains. It is a place to which artists - Matisse, Picasso and Fauves were drawn because of its luminous golden light.

Each day in this area will be full of interest and there is plenty for everyone to enjoy. Days on the beach can be interspersed with days wandering through the perfectly restored medieval fortress town of Carcassonne and then visiting the stunningly preserved architecture of the Pont du Gard. Don’t miss the many festivals that celebrate harvests, religious festivals and life in general and then meander softly on a barge up the Canal du Midi.
The food and drink of Languedoc -Roussillon is also very distinct. The legacy left behind by the Romans, particularly of wine and olive, is everywhere to be seen and tasted. Indeed this region is the largest wine making region in the world and best known for its robust and delicious red “country” wines labelled as Pays d’Oc.
The food here is as robust as the wines and the most famous languedocien is cassoulet, that wonderful garlicky stew of white beans and meat or sausage.
On the coast try gorgeous seafood in typical dishes such as bourride (fish with garlic mayonnaise) and the anchovy garlicky mix of anchoade.
Fruit in this region is also wonderful thanks to the sunny climate which ripens to perfection – try apricots and figs for a true flavour of the area.
As food, culture and nature lovers will attest, Languedoc-Roussillon is a land of riches with its inhabitants dedicated to the art of fine living, an enticing and delightful place to visit.

Limoux / La Digne D' Amont area

The Villa is located at La Digne D' Amont a small village set in vineyards of the Aude valley only a few minutes drive from the bustling market town of Limoux. Situated between the Pyrenees and the plain of Carcassonne since Roman times Limoux boasts the delightful atmosphere of a medieval township.
Vineyards covering these sunny hillsides have for centuries produced high quality wines with Blanquette de Limoux, a sparkling bubbling white wine, the pride of this ancient tradition and dates back to the 16th century.
Limoux town square is typically French with a thriving cafè culture and all the ambience one would expect.
A good variety of food and drink can be found in and around the square, ranging from a sandwich to a full sit down meal. Because the locals use the same places as tourists the food is of a high standard and sensibly priced.
The square is also home to the Friday morning market and the Limoux Carnival, a colourful age-old traditional mix of music, serpentine dances and confetti performed each year between January and March. An occasional flea market can be seen on Sunday mornings alongside the main road to Quillan. Parking in Limoux is plentiful and generally Free.

Local activities include rafting in the Aude gorge, hydrospeed and canoeing. Accro parcs, mountain biking, fishing and swimming in the natural mineral water pool are available at Alet les Bains. Cycling for the enthusiast is very popular with endless mountain roads and minimal traffic, the less enthusiastic can hire bikes and ride along the Canal Du Midi. Walking along the Canal or indeed anywhere in the Pyrenees and the Corbières hills is possible almost everywhere you care to go. Ski Resorts close by include Les Angles, very popular and a comfortable distance to commute.
For those less keen on actvities why not visit the vineyards of the Languedoc, cool and fruity, the wine of the Languedoc is the symbol of Mediterranean conviviality. Chateau Pennautier on the outskirts of Carcassonne is one such place, highly recommended for its excellent wines, good food at sensible prices and very pleasant surroundings, the perfect way to spend an afternoon in the Black Mountains.

The Corbières hills are a secret land steeped in history with many tales to tell, not least those relating to the persecution of the mysterious Cathar heretics who developed a more ascetic and less ritualised version of Christianity, creating a very turbulent era in the country’s history.
The rugged beauty of the region is made all the more dramatic by the striking and seemingly inaccessible fortresses in which the doomed Cathars sought refuge. Anyone climbing up to one of these most astonishing Châteaux, that witnessed the oppression of the Cathars, will be rewarded with inspirational views towards the ever-present Pyrenees. TIP, take some food, drink, flat shoes and a warm top as you may like to picnic and it can sometimes be quite windy around the Castles.
Cathar Châteaux's Peyrepertuse and Queribus, a most spectacular Cathar stronghold, are very close to Limoux and together with the exceptional beauty spots below can make your stay very interesting and enjoyable.

Rennes-le-Chateau where it would seem that in the late 19th century abbot Saunière unearthed treasure and documents so important that they might change the face of the world hence the Chateau's strong association with the Da Vinci Code, the Holy Grail and the book Labyrinth by Kate Mosse .

Rennes-les-Bains is well reputed for its health restoring springs where those famed builders and hot spring enthusiasts the Romans valued the hot water, rich in sulphate, calcium, chlorine and radio active properties.

Gorges Galamus with its single narrow roadway between the mountains where the river Agly has cut out one of the regions loveliest ravines. Triple asterisk for this place, simply breathtaking.

How to get there

FLY using budget airlines Ryanair, Easyjet and Bmibaby which connect the UK and Ireland with Carcassonne, only 20 minutes away, Perpignan or Toulouse an hour away and Montpellier or Girona about 2 hours away.
Advance bookings, off-peak and mid-week travel can all save money, because of this we are very flexible, return flights for as little as £40 are achievable. A CAR IS ESSENTIAL. Car hire is available at all airports, Alamo has been found to be very competative, Hertz partner Ryanair with attractive fly/drive discounts, alternatives are Avis and National Cite, Kelkoo and Expedia also offer good options especially from Girona. A small car is typically £150 per week. If you need help with flights or cars just scroll all the way down the page to find our email and phone details.

DRIVE yourself down; its 700 miles from Calais. On French motorways it can take as little as twelve hours at a toll cost of around £25. France has some of the most diverse scenery in Europe; fantastic sightseeing drives can start and finish your holiday. Experience Paris; see the Loire Valley, volcanoes in the Auvergne, the truly awesome Central Massif and the graceful Millau viaduct. Consider door to door convenience, a ferry every hour, room for golf clubs, skis and walking boots with the added bonus of returning with a selection of fine wines from the largest wine producing area in the world. For first hand information on driving down just scroll all the way down the page to find our email and telephone contact details.

Activities near Limoux

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Very well equipped with quality utensils the kitchen has enough pots, pans and cutlery for 12 allowing the dishwasher to be fully loaded with more besides. The cooker has an electric oven, electric ring, three gas rings and extraction hood with integral lighting. There is also a toaster, microwave, slow cooker and kettle with complimentary tea, coffee and other kitchen consumeables which are occasionally required.
For your safety a CO2 fire extinguisher, fire blanket and hand lantern are kept in the kitchen.
All bedrooms have quality beds, bedding and towels, wardrobes, bedside tables with table lamps. The bathroom has a bath with shower over, good dressing area, blown air heating and an illuminated mirror.
Electric heating throughout can be supplemented using the traditional log fire in the lounge, full instructions and firewood are provided. A modest collection of DVDs, CDs, books, maps and information leaflets on local attractions are to be found in the lounge.

The First Aid Box, additional drinks fridge, freezer, pedestal fans, ladies hair dryers, UK appliance adaptors, indoor games, coloured beach towels, coolbox, picnic hamper, washing machine, tumbler dryer, steam iron, ironing board, complimentary wash powder and dishwasher tablets can all be found in the utility room.

Further details outdoors:
Set in a large plot with easy access to the road there is a turning area to the rear and parking for several vehicles alongside. The garden is very private with a grassed area to the side, mature trees and shrubs to the rear, ideal for sunbathing, barbeques and parties. Bordering the garden there is a small mountain stream, active during winter months, beyond which there is an open view over the vineyards and hills. The garage houses barbeque equipment and charcoal, the garden annexe building has a WC and contains a good range of garden furniture including sun beds, reclining chairs and parasols. Electrical power for additional outdoor lighting and party music can be taken from the annexe building or power sockets villa rear wall.

Further details

In general, terms and conditions are those used by commercial companies offering holiday homes in France.
If you would like a sample please request one.
Travel insurance is not a prerequisite for a visit to the house.
To allow sufficient time for thorough cleaning we politely request guests leaving to vacate by 10am and guests arriving to be there around 4pm. Thank you.

Conditions

A deposit of 30% of the total cost will be required at the time of booking.
Payment in full will be required 45 days prior to the start of the holiday.

When on holiday, guests are asked to let us know as soon as possible about anything which falls below their expectations; this will give us the opportunity to do what we can to put things right as soon as possible with the minimum of inconvenience.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
June 2008	1 Jun 08	29 Jun 08	400£  400	7070	8080	5 Nights
july 2008	29 Jun 08	27 Jul 08	450£  450	8080	8080	5 Nights
August 2008	27 Jul 08	31 Aug 08	450£  450	8080	8080	5 Nights
September 2008	31 Aug 08	28 Sep 08	400£  400	7070	8080	5 Nights
October 2008	28 Sep 08	2 Nov 08	350£  350	6060	7070	4 Nights
november 2008	2 Nov 08	2 Dec 08	350£  350	6060	7070	4 Nights
December 2008	2 Dec 08	1 Jan 09	350£  350	6060	7070	4 Nights
January 2009	1 Jan 09	1 Feb 09	350£  350	6060	7070	4 Nights
February 2009	1 Feb 09	1 Mar 09	350£  350	6060	7070	4 Nights
March 2009	1 Mar 09	5 Apr 09	350£  350	6060	7070	4 Nights
April 2009	5 Apr 09	3 May 09	350£  350	6060	7070	4 Nights
May 2009	3 May 09	31 May 09	350£  350	6060	7070	4 Nights
June 2009	31 May 09	28 Jun 09	430£  430	7070	8080	5 Nights
July	28 Jun 09	2 Aug 09	495£  495	8080	8080	5 Nights

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Guestbook

Thankyou so much for making our stay so comfortable, the place was perfect for the kids with no stairs or ornaments, thanks also for the beer, wine and cakes in the fridge. It was lovely to breakfast with the French windows open and have the kids spill out onto the patio, a lovely week., Mrs JC North Somerset.

We arrived back home from Limoux with some great memories. We had a lovely time. You have done everything to make the house home from home. Every one of us enjoyed it. Your directions and tips were invaluable. We really enjoyed our stay in your lovely holiday home and hope to return sometime.Mrs CN. Ireland

A perfect location to relax and unwind. You can be on a beach, in the mountains or exploring a medieval town, all only a short drive. We heard then spotted a Golden Oriole in the garden, what a beautiful bird. Mrs B. Tiptree.

We read in a guidebook that hotels are often good places to eat, also that set menus tend to be good value
Mirepoix has a lovely medieval town centre, full of arcades and old buildings. We went to a hotel called Les Remparts, close to the town centre, where we parked. We had a wonderful meal. The food was different and interesting. The quality was up with anything you can get in Chelmsford, eg Waterfront, or James / Masons too.
Mr & Mrs S. Danbury.

Carcassonne Golf course is terrific, one you want to play again and again, nothing could have been easier or as enjoyable. We will definitely organise some more trips with our golf club friends. Mr&Mrs C. Wakefield.

We did 1600km in 10 days, the scenery was great, I could honestly live there all the time. J. Rumba. Essex.

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Contact details for home 27228 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Brian Milne
Tel:	+44 (0)1621 854352
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