Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This beautifully-presented and ever so stylish house is in the village of Pouzols-Minervois, amongst the vineyards, yet only 25kms from the Mediterranean coast and 45kms from Carcassonne. Every care has been taken with its renovation to provide a minimalist, modern, yet comfortable holiday home.
Built in 1850 as a wine-producer's house, it has 4 bedrooms, an open plan kitchen, living and dining room, 1 bathroom and 2 shower rooms and 2 separate WCs. Decorated and furnished to a very high standard throughout, it also has a covered terrace area and a private swimming pool with views over the surrounding countryside.
Private Pool and garden with a view
Very stylish interior
Swimming Pool again - alarmed for safety
Kitchen opening out onto the 'summer' kitchen
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/18870
The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
This part of the Languedoc has a sunny Mediterranean climate. It can be hot in summer, 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.
Minervois / Pouzols area
Pouzols is a small, but interesting village associated with wine-making. It has a 'cave co-operative' and a small shop that sells bread. The church of St Saturnin if of interest, built in the 11th and 12th centuries in Roman style. The beautiful, undulating countryside around Pouzols offers the opportunity of lovely walks and bike rides. Get up early and you can see the sun rise over the Pyrenees.
It's a fantastic area for fishing, horse-riding, wind-surfing, sailing, diving and other water sports. The Mediterranean beaches at Narbonne-Plage and Gruissan are only a 35 minute drive away. At the more local Lac du Jouarres (15 mins by car), you can also walk, fish, swim and windsurf.
For sight-seeing days out, there's a lot of choice. Wine-tastings are available at many of the local chateaux and domaines. Spend a day seeing the medieval city of Carcassonne with its fantastic walls and towers. Visit he remains of the Cathar castles, go and visit the lively city of Narbonne with its famous indoor market hall. From there drive over La Massif de la Clape and visit the coastal resorts of Gruissan and Narbonne Plage. And don't miss the olive oil mill called the 'Oulibo' just down the road at Bize-Minervois.
Other shops, supermarkets and restaurants can be found nearby in Olnonzac, St Marcel d'Aude, Bize-Minervoise and Le Somail. There's a weekly market on a Tuesday morning in Olonzac.
How to get there
By Car: The village of Pouzols-Minervois lies just 20kms from Narbonne. The nearest motorway junction is No: 25 (Lezignan Corbieres) on the A61 Autoroute des Deux Mers.
By Air: Carcassonne Airport is the nearest about 45 minutes drive away - serviced by Ryanair from Stanstead, East Midlands, Liverpool and Ireland. You can also fly into Montpellier and Perpignan - both about an hour's drive, or Toulouse - 1 hour 40 minutes.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Carcassonne
Railway:
Narbonne
Activities near Minervois
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Please check with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Only the pictures can adequately describe the interior of the property. Suffice it to say it's a beautiful house.
Further details outdoors: The house has a covered terrace area and a cuisine d'ete, useful for dining al fresco. The garden has lovely views over the surrounding countryside and the Montagne Noir. The garden has an olive tree and is planted with oleanders and lavender.
The swimming pool is secure and is 3.5m x 7.0m.
Further details
The owner requests a damage deposit of €400 on arrival. This will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.
Bed linen and towels are not included in the rental cost but can be provided on request at a small extra charge. Please enquire.
End of stay cleaning. The owner requests €50 to cover this on arrival. However if you clean the house yourself before departure this will be refunded to you.
In the winter 500KW of electricity is included in the rental cost. If more is used a charged is made based on your metered consumption.
Conditions
Please see rental details and conditions above.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Low season
11 Nov 08
20 Dec 08
724£724
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20 Dec 08
5 Jan 09
1135£1,135
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Low Season 09
5 Jan 09
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828£828
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9 May 09
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932£932
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30 May 09
20 Jun 09
1240£1,240
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High Season
20 Jun 09
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1656£1,656
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Peak Season
11 Jul 09
22 Aug 09
1865£1,865
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1344£1,344
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26 Sep 09
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828£828
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Preferred payment method - UK sterling cheque, bank transfer or credit/debit card. We can also accept payment in Euros, please enquire.
Please note that towels and bedding are extras.
Prices are given in good faith, but may be subject to change without notice.
Guestbook
Thank you for arranging our trip to Maison D'Or. We arrived back yesterday having had a wonderful time. The house was great and the weather fantastic, making it all the harder to come back home. We won't hesitate to use your services again. Mrs M, Cambridgeshire (May 2007)
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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/18870
Contact details for home 18870
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Sue Caddick
Tel:
+44 (0)1509 600228
Mobile:
+44 (0)781 4656402
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Advertiser joined: 19 Dec 2006 This property added: 21 Dec 2006
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