Maison Corail

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House |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Marcorignan in Languedoc-Roussillon

From £370 per week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Maison Corail is one of five 2 bedroom terraced stone houses situated in the grounds of a charming family-owned chateau on the edge of the village of Marcorignan, near Narbonne and the Mediterranean coast. It sleeps up to 4 people + a baby.

The best feature of this and the other properties here is their access to the extensive grounds of the chateau with lovely lawns running down to the swimming pool, which is secured by a perimeter fence. The shared swimming pool is open and heated from Easter to the end of October by solar panels.

Inside the house is quite modern, under-stated and simply furnished. Outside, every house has its own private gravelled terrace, barbecue, and outside dining table and chairs.

Maison Corail comprises an open plan living space with fitted kitchen, two bedrooms: 1 double (kingsize) and 1 twin bedroom and a bathroom with a separate WC.

The village of Marcorignan is just a short walk away and the boulangerie will supply your morning bread and croissants. There's also a bar 'tabac', a pharmacy and a pizzeria.

The grounds of the chateau extend over 6 acres with lawns, garrigue, a vineyard, pine and olive trees and oleanders. You can walk up a path to a little hill to watch the sun set - and enjoy views to the Black Mountains to the North and towards the Pyrenees in the South.

This property lends itself particularly to family holidays especially if you enjoy spending time outdoors and by the swimming pool. There are swings, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, table football and boules for you to enjoy.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The open plan living room is simply styled with a dining table and chairs for 4, a sofa, and a TV that has French, some English (CNN, BBC news, and Eurosport) and German channels. There is an internet connection for use with your own laptop. The decor is quite minimalist with some pieces of artwork.

The kitchen is modern and open plan to the main living/dining area - equipped with a hob, oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, crockery and utensils. A microwave oven can be made available by prior request.

Utlility Area: There is a washing machine available in a shared utlility area.

Bedrooms: Bedroom 1 has a kingsize double bed, and the other bedroom has twin beds. They are simply furnished with bedside tables, lamps, chairs and have some storage and hanging.

Bathroom: There is one bathroom with a separate WC. The bathroom is generally located between the 2 bedrooms.

Accommodation Note: There are five 3-bedroom and five 2-bedroom houses here at the Chateau. The houses are all similar but not identical. They all have their own private garden/terrace. Please note that the photos shown are typical of the accommodation offered here as all the houses are slightly different.

Additional Accommodation: Some of the 2-bedroom houses are slightly larger and can sleep 5 with the addition of a single bed - please enquire for price and availability. This 2-bedroom property also comes at a slightly reduced price if your party consists of just two people sharing one bedroom.

Further details outdoors:
Outside: The house has a private gravelled terrace with a barbecue, and an exterior dining table and chairs. Your privacy is provided by a tall laurel hedge. Within the chateau grounds there are footpaths, lawns, swings, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, table football and boules. This area is great for walking and cycling.

Shared Swimming Pool: There's a very attractive 12m x 6m swimming pool in a sunny spot in the garden. It is open and heated from Easter to the end of October by solar panels. Sun loungers are available here. The pool is secured by a fence with a child proof gate.

Parking: A car park is available on site.

Further details

Internet: You can access the internet here using a FREE WiFI connection and your own laptop.

Telephone: The house is not equipped with a telephone but mobile signals in the region are generally good.

Baby Facilities: A cot and a high chair are available by prior request for a supplement of 25 euros per week. You can pay us for this in sterling when booking if you prefer.

Winter Heating: Between October and Mid May the owners request a supplementary charge for electricity and heating, based on your metered consumption and payable direct to the owners prior to departure.

Gas, electric and water: Are all included in the price, except for Winter heating/electricity as above.

End of Stay Cleaning: Is included in the rental price.

Bed and Bathroom Linen: Bed linen and towels are included in the rental price. Extra sets of towels may be hired from the owners for 7 euros per person, per change.

Taxe de Sejour: In France it is necessary to pay a Taxe de Sejour at the end of your stay, it has been included here in the rental price.

Damage/Security Deposit: The owners request a damage/security deposit of 250 euros on arrival. This will be refunded to you at the end of your stay less the replacement cost of any breakages.

Change Over Day: Saturday, but may be flexible in the Low Season according to availability. A small supplement may apply fo a different arrival day - please enquire.

Long Weekends and Mini Breaks: May be available in the Low Season subject to availability. Please enquire for price and availability.

Pets: are permitted here, but not in the Peak Season, and with prior permission. There is a supplementary charge for a dog of 40 euros per week.

Smoking: Is permitted here outside the house, should you wish.

Conditions

Pets - small dogs only are permitted here, but not in July and August. There is a supplementary charge of €40 per pet, per week.

The owner requests a damage deposit of €250 on arrival. This is refunded at the end of your stay less the replacement cost of any breakages.

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Fun in the pool

 

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Swimming pool heated Easter to October

 

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Typical stone-built house, not all are identical

 

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Typical fitted kitchen opne plan to the main living area

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region

This part of the Languedoc has a sunny, Mediterranean climate. It can be hot in July and August, but the temperature is often tempered by a breeze. Now the 3rd most visited region in France by British people, the Languedoc offers something for everyone. Miles of long, sandy beaches, coastal lagoons, vibrant cities such as Narbonne and Montpellier, historical sites such as Carcassonne and the Cathar castles, fabulous scenery, great cuisine and vineyards, vineyards, vineyards.

The Marcorignan area

Marcorignan is an ancient 'circulade' village, unique to the Languedoc, and with about 1,000 inhabitants. There are a numer of 'circulade' villages in the region. They date back to the Medieval times and are built in concentric circles usually around a church or a fort for reasons of defence.

Marcorignan is just a 5-10 minutes walk away. Here you'll find a small grocer, a baker, a pharmacy, a take-away pizza restaurant and a bar. Just 2kms away in St Marcel sur Aude, there's a large Intermarche supermarket, a smaller supermarket and a wide variety of other shops.

Narbonne is just 7kms away ( 10-12 minutes by car). It's a lovely town divided into two parts by the Canal de la Robine. It has lots of small shops, a lovely central square, very many restaurants and a fantastic indoor food market open daily in Les Halles. The street markets in Narbonne are on a Thursday and Sunday morning.

Activities: As well as swimming, swings, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, table football and 'boules' in the grounds of the chateau, this is a very popular area for walking and cycling. Joie de Vivre can provide you with the contact details of a local English-speaking cycle hire company. All types of watersports can be enjoyed at the resorts on the Mediterranean coast, just 25 mins drive away - wind-surfing, kite-boarding etc.

Sightseeing: There's plenty to see and do in this region e.g. Carcassonne, The Canal du Midi, the Cathar Castles, Minerve, Narbonne, Beziers, Pezenas, Lagrasse, the beautiful abbeys at Fontfroide and Caune Minervois, and of course the Mediterranean beaches and resorts. And finally a day trip to Spain is easily possible as the border is only 75 minutes drive away.

For children: The African Nature Reserve at Sigean, the Gouffre (chasm) at Cabrespine, and the Dinosaur Museum at Esperaza.

For wine lovers: tastings at many of the local wine chateaux and domaines.

Markets: The markets of this region are colourful and interesting and full of fresh local produce. They sell everything from wine to jewellwery to basketware to beds! Locally there's a market in Lezignan Corbieres on a Wednesday, and in Narbonne on a Thursday and a Sunday. Narbonne also has a fabulous indoor food market in Les Halles which is open every morning.

Restaurants: There's a wide variety of restaurants in the local villages to suit every budget and taste. Joie de Vivre can help you with a list of suggestions - please enquire.

Supermarkets: The nearest large supermarket is in St Marcel sur Aude just 2kms away, where you will also find an Aldi. Further supermarkets are in Narbonne.

How to get there

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The property is just 10-15 minutes away from Narbonne by car - the nearest motorway exit is No: 38 on the A9 Languedocienne motorway. Full directions will be given upon reservation.

Perpignan, Montpellier, Nimes and Beziers and Carcassonne airports (all served by low-cost airlines from Great Britain - www.ryanair.com and other airlines) are all within approximately 1 hour's drive of the property.

Please ask us if you need help with flights etc.

Activities near Marcorignan

Guestbook for Maison Corail

Ideal family accommodation - we were very happy at Maison Corail. Family J, UK, June 2011

A restful, friendly and relaxing location that is well managed. Good quality, clean, attractive and very well - presented with individual furniture and art. Pretty grounds and well kept pool. Friendly, helpful and welcoming reception. Mr S., East Sussex. AUGUST 2010.

We were very satisfied with the property - it was lovely! Mrs. O., Hampshire. AUGUST 2009.

Great! It did just what it said on the tin!! Mr. B London August 2008.

We had a fantastic time here. There was everything we needed to make our holiday as hassle free as possible. It's a shame we didn't have longer as there was so much to see and do! Mrs. H of Switzerland. May 2008.

Overall this accommodation was excellent - we were very satisfied. Mr. W of Yorkshire June 2007.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	28 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	370£ 370	0-	0-	3 Nights
	31 Mar 12	28 Apr 12	431£ 431	0-	0-	3 Nights
	28 Apr 12	26 May 12	523£ 523	0-	0-	3 Nights
	26 May 12	30 Jun 12	584£ 584	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	936£ 936	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Jul 12	18 Aug 12	994£ 994	0-	0-	1 Week
	18 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	936£ 936	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	614£ 614	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Sep 12	3 Nov 12	460£ 460	0-	0-	3 Nights
	3 Nov 12	1 Jan 13	370£ 370	0-	0-	3 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	28 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	437£ 437	0-	0-	3 Nights
	31 Mar 12	28 Apr 12	510£ 510	0-	0-	3 Nights
	28 Apr 12	26 May 12	616£ 616	0-	0-	3 Nights
	26 May 12	30 Jun 12	690£ 690	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jun 12	14 Jul 12	997£ 997	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Jul 12	18 Aug 12	1057£ 1057	0-	0-	1 Week
	18 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	997£ 997	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	723£ 723	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Sep 12	3 Nov 12	544£ 544	0-	0-	3 Nights
	3 Nov 12	1 Jan 13	437£ 437	0-	0-	3 Nights

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

Please note that the prices listed are a guide and may be subject to change, without notice, according to the £/euro exchange rate - please contact us for a firm price. The rental prices for 2 people allow the use of ONE bedroom.

Preferred payment by UK sterling bank transfer or credit/debit card - please enquire for details. We may also be able to accept payment in Euros, please enquire.

Please see the advert for details of the security/damage deposit requested by the owner on arrival.

Saturday-Saturday bookings are preferred, but other arrival/departure days may be considered out of the main summer season. Please enquire for availability and price, a small supplement might be applicable for a different arrival day.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Availability notes:

This property is closed from 1st November 2010 - 1st March 2011

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5 years listed You are contacting Sue Caddick Joie De Vivre - Le Midi (property manager) Landline +44 0116 230 3307 Mobile +44 0781 4656402 Web Visit site Languages spoken The property manager is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This house has so far received 0 reviews.

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