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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 10 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Modern-Medieval luxury village character house, ideal for couples or families, surrounded by vineyards, hills and breath-taking views of the Pyrenees. Close to the masquerade carnival market town of Limoux and natural woodland along the river Aude. Modernised 200 year old property, your own Petit-Chateau.
Adventure-Retreat offering total privacy. Escape where no peasant will find you and taste the local life-style and rich scenary at your own pace. If you seek adventure there is white-water-rafting, horse-riding, ancient castles, forests and streams to explore. All-year-round fun with Meditteranean beach sunbathing and Pyrenees mountain skiing.
Open the doors and step back 200 years with renovated exposed rock walls
Harvest your own logs from the woods behind the house, watch and listen to them crackle
It was not the pea that woke the princess, rather the beautiful morning sunlight
The village of Roquetaillade, population... 250
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
Visualise field after field of vineyards and sunflowers.
This is a beautiful region of France where the Pyrenees are visible from many places locally and easily reached.
Steeped in medieval history the location is wonderful for visiting the many Cathar castles and of course the fairytale ancient cité of old Carcassonne (filmed in Camelot and documented in the Da Vinci code) a must for young and old alike.
The "rose" city of Toulouse, mediterranean beaches and Pyrenees mountains make great days out and are close to an hour away.
Limoux / Roquetaillade area
Le Petit-Chateau is located in a village called Roquetaillade and is situated approximately 10km from Limoux.
Roquataillade is typical of a sleepy circulade village of the region where the pace of life is very slow but you may find yourself here when there is a local fete and then there will be dancing in the streets literally.
Listen out for the modern horse and cart (car) as she delivers fresh bread to your door.
Limoux is renowned for its sparkling wine Blanquette de Limoux said to predate champagne. It has to be tried and where better than at the summer night market held every week in July and August.
Market day is every Friday in Limoux and Monday in the medieval and historic square of Mirepoix. The area is steeped in history offering a significant number of architectural and historical monuments including the UN heritage fortified city of Carcassonne, the remnants of the Cathar fortress of Mt. Segur, a number of Romanesque churches, to name just a few
How to get there
Travel back in time.
Fly low-cost from Stansted-Carcassonne, to medieval Le Petit-Chateau only 30 mins away. Or fly Gatwick-Toulouse, approx 1 hours drive away.
Journey throught the beautiful countryside by car, train - or as done 200yrs ago on foot (not recommended) -and marvel at the Pyrenees on your way.
Perpignan airport ,1 hour 45 mins and Barcelona Girona airport 2.5 hours drive away.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Carcassonne: 45 km
Railway:
Limoux: 10 km
Ferry:
Bilbo: 450 km
Activities near Limoux
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Double beds (3), Dining seating for 5, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Further details indoors: Utility room with second kitchen, washing machine and centralised vacuum cleaner.
Studio Penthouse, roof terrace and spa will be added before end 2008 providing an additional accommodation for 2 persons.
Further details outdoors: The renovated 200 year old stone walls keep the house cool in summer and warm in winter.
Beautiful courtyard, with stone bench, table and chairs, overlooked by the dining room and lounge through double patio doors. Ideal for relaxing after a long day exploring the surrounding area. The BBQ will allow you to both cook and eat outside on those long hot evenings all the while enjoying a glass of the local wine.
At night see all the stars in their natural beauty, only slightly changed over the past 200 years.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Summer Kayaking & Bathing
30 Jul 08
1 Sep 08
425£ 425
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1 Week
Autum Rambling
1 Sep 08
1 Dec 08
350£ 350
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1 Week
Winter Skiing & fun
1 Dec 08
1 Apr 09
400£ 400
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1 Week
Spring Carnival & Castles
1 Apr 09
1 Jun 09
350£ 350
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1 Week
Summer 2009
1 Jun 09
1 Sep 09
525£ 525
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1 Week
Autum 2009
1 Sep 09
1 Dec 09
450£ 450
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1 Week
Winter 2009
1 Dec 09
1 Mar 10
500£ 500
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Discounts given for multiple bookings
Would you like an airport pickup/drop-off and 'welcome basket' of food and wine. Just ask for details.
Studio penthouse with roof terrace and roof spa overlooking hills included in 2009.
Guestbook
"From the moment we opened the front door it was as if we stepped back in time, breath-taking beauty and character. Ive already booked to go back in July"
- Lorraine, Bahrain
"Gathering wood, throwing them on the fire and watching the flames was both rewarding and meditating. Look out at the stars at night... millions"
- Shefton, UK
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 56867
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Name:
Bev Watson
Tel:
+33 (0)468 696448
Fax:
+33 (0)468 696448
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Advertiser joined: 28 Dec 2005 This property added: 7 May 2008
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