May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
It's the location of this compact, modern, open-plan 35 sq.m.studio apartment at Chateau Jouarres, which opened in May 2009, that makes it so appealing. The apartment is in the lovely grounds of a renovated 18th century chateau, alongside the Canal du Midi and within walking distance of both shops and restaurants in Homps. The medieval city and airport of Carcassonne are a 20-25 minute drive and the long,fine, sandy beaches of the Mediterranean coast are just 35 minutes away by car.
This studio apartment has an open-plan living area for relaxing, dining, and sleeping. It has a well-equipped kitchenette, a bathroom, and a WC. Light and airy, and furnished in a bright, modern style, the apartments here are located in 2 magnificent new buildings in the château grounds and have views over the large outdoor swimming pool, the gardens, the grounds of the château, or the vineyards of the Minervois. Every apartment has a balcony for al fresco dining or relaxing, or small garden if on the ground floor.
The photgraphs shown below are representative of the general interior of the apartments, and the grounds and facilities at the Chateau. This 35 sq.m. studio apartment is the smallest size apartment available here, larger apartments are available-please enqire. The interior pictures shown are typical of the interiors of the apartments in furnishings and decor.
Outdoor pool and landscape view
Typical decor and furnishings of the apartments here
Modern apartment buildings
Indoor pool
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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 Beziers, Narbonne and Montpellier, historical sites such as the Canal du Midi, Carcassonne and the Cathar castles, fabulous scenery, great cuisine and vineyards, vineyards, vineyards.
Minervois / Homps area
You can walk to the neaest village which is Homps, as the Chateau is just on the outskirts. Homps has a small supermarket, a general store, a wine cave, and various cafe-bars and restaurants. Boats trips on the Canal du Midi are possible in the summer months. The small town of Olonzac, is just a 5-minute drive away - here you'll find a larger supermarket, further shops, bars and restaurants, a bank and a pharmacy. You can also visit the local villages of Azille and La Redorte for further shopping.
Sports Facilities: As well as the large swimming pools and gymnasium on site you can hire bikes or walk along the Canal du Midi. Watersport activities such as wind-surfing and sailing are available at the nearby lake. For golf-lovers, you can play a round at Beziers or at Carcassonne, both courses are within a 40-minute drive. At the coast you'll find all kinds of watersports, fishing and diving, and general entertainment for families and children in the summer months.
Activities:This is a great base for exploring the Languedoc Roussillon region and wine-lovers will find numerous chateaux and 'domaines' offering wine-tastings. Whilst here, you can also visit the ancient city of Minerve - a former Cathar stronghold, the medieval city of Carcassonne with its 52 fairytale turrets.
Narbonne with its cathedral, archbishop's palace and famous indoor market, Beziers and the staircase of 9 locks on the Canal du Midi at Fontseranes, the abbeys of Fontfroide and Lagrasse, the Cathar castles and the beach resorts of Narbonne- and Gruissan- Plages. The Spanish border is only about a 90-minute drive away - so a day trip to Spain is possible too!
Markets: It's hard to beat the market in Olonzac every Tuesday for it's authentic French flavour, lots of colourful regional produce, herbs, spices wine and many other things beside. But there's also another good market at Lezignan Corbieres, 20 minutes drive, on a Wednesday. Narbonne has a big outdoor market canal-side on a Thursday and a Sunday, and a fantastic indoor food market everyday in Les Halles. In the summer season there's a regular evening market canal-side in Homps, just 10 minutes walk away.
Restaurants: In the summer months, a bar and restaurant/snack bar will be open in the grounds of the Chateau - so you don't need to go far if you don't fancy cooking. A wide variety of further cafe-bars and restaurants can be found in Homps and Olonzac.
Supermarkets: There's a small one in Homps, and larger ones both in Olonzac and La Redorte just a very short drive away.
Close by is a lake, Lac du Jouarres, where you'll find various water sports activities and swimming from a 'man-made' beach, offering you a good local alternative to just relaxing by the pool.
How to get there
BY CAR: Chateau Jouarres is located between the villages of Homps and Azille just North of the D610 road. The nearest autoroute exits are: No: 36 Bezier Ouest on the A9 Languedocienne Autoroute, and No: 25 Carcassonne Est/Trebes on the A61 Entre Deux Mers Autoroute. The area is about an 11 hour drive from the Channel Ports in normal traffic conditions with a minimum number of stops.
BY AIR: The nearest airports, about 30-40 minutes drive, are Carcassonne and Beziers both serviced by Ryanair - www.ryanair.com. The next nearest are Montpellier and Perpignan - both about 60 minutes drive, and then Toulouse, Nimes and Girona - all 90 minutes - 2 hours drive.
BY TRAIN: The nearest railway station is Lezignan Corbieres. Please visit the website: www.raileurope.co.uk for train tickets to this region.
Full directions etc will be sent once you make a booking.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Carcassonne: 32 km
Railway:
Lezignan Corbieres: 15 km
Activities near Minervois
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Gym, Shared indoor Pool, Staffed Property
General:
Central heating, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Standard:
Kettle
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
Rooms:
Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 2
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Childrens pool
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Open-plan Living Space: This comprises the sitting area with comfortable sofa, dining area with table and 4 chairs, sleeping area with 2 single beds and a kitchenette with a ceramic hob, fridge, and microwave oven. It is light, bright and airy and French windows open onto your balcony or small garden if on the ground floor. It is possible to rent a TV receiving mainly french satellite channels, and with some English language news channels, for 40 Euros per week, payable on arrival, please reserve in advance if required.
Laundry Facilites: There is a separate laundry area in the Château for washing clothes, towels and bed linen.
Sleeping area: This forms part of the open plan living area - there are 2 single beds. You could use the sofa bed if you prefer.
Bathroom: The bathroom has a bath with shower over, and a washbasin. The WC is separate.
Additional Accommodation: There are further apartments here sleeping 4, 6 and 8 people. So if your group consists of 2 or 3 families holidaying together, but requiring separate accommodation, then the apartments at Chateau Jouarres could be ideal for you.
Further details outdoors: Outside: The apartment has a balcony, or small garden if on the ground floor. There are large, public areas for relaxing and sunbathing, gardens and trails through a small forest. There is a communal barbecue area. Parking is available within the grounds of the château.
The attractive outdoor swimming pool is large - 240 sq. metres, with a spacious sun-bathing area with loungers and parasols. There's also a children's paddling pool. Pool-side showers and WCs are nearby. Snacks and drinks are available in summer. The indoor swimming pool in the chateau is heated and is open all year round - great for out of season holidays. In the chateau you will also find a health and fitness centre with beauty treatments by appointment. For children, there will be some special planned activities in the high summer season. Cycle hire is available.
Swimming Pools: these are shared facilities with the holiday-makers in the other apartments. The outdoor pool is very large, 240 sq.m., and there's a paddling pool for children. The pool is secured by a fence. The indoor pool is also large; it is heated and open from April to October - ideal for those early and late season holidays!
Further details
Internet: Free access via WiFi and your own laptop is available in the reception area of the chateau.
Telephone: There is no land line telephone in the apartment, but mobile signals in the area are generally good.
Baby Facilities: A cot/child's bed is available to hire at a cost of 20 Euros per week - payable direct.
PRICE AND AVAILABILITY: Prices vary from week to week so please send us your enquiry and we will reply promptly with the price for your dates and the availability.
Heating in the cooler months: Is included in the price.
Electric and Water: Are included in the rental cost.
End of Stay Cleaning: Is not included in the rental cost. It can be arranged for you at the Reception desk for a cost of 56 Euros.
Bathroom and Bed Linen: Bed linen is provided for you in the rental price. Bathroom towels, should you do not wish to take your own, are available to hire for 8 Euros per person per week, payable direct. We can pre-reserve these for you if you wish. Please take your own pool/beach towels.
Tax de Sejour: In France it is necessary to pay the French taxe de sejour at the end of your stay. It is NOT included in the rental price, and is payable here at the guide price of 1 Euro per person per day.
Damage Deposit: The owners request a damage deposit of 460 Euros per apartment - payable by credit card upon arrival. This will be refunded to your card shortly after the end of your stay less the replacement cost of any breakages or any additional cleaning that might be required.
Change Over Day: Flexible according to availability - please enquire.
Long weekend stays and mini-breaks: Stays of 2 nights or more, for a minimum of 2 adults, are available on a 'bed and breakfast formula'. The nightly rate includes accommodation in an apartment of the correct size for your party, towels, bed linen and breakfast, and end of stay cleaning. The prices are per adult and per child per night and vary according to the season - please enquire for short stay prices - we'll be happy to help!
Pets: a small dog may be permitted by prior arrangement and approval. The cost for your pet is 35 Euros per stay, payable upon arrival.
Smoking: Is not permitted inside the apartments or indoor public areas of the estate.
Conditions
Please see rental details and conditions above.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Short breaks available subject to availability especially in Low and Mid Season - please enquire for prices.
Please note the rental price includes the apartment rental and the provision of bed linen. Taxe de sejour is payable here on arrival at the rate of around 1 Euro per person per day. Towels, television etc can be pre-reserved for you, but are payable on arrival. Please note a damage deposit is payable here - but is fully refundable less the replacement cost of any breakages.
We can accept payment by cheque or bank transfer in £ sterling. Or by credit or debit card for which a small card charge applies. Payment in Euros is also possible - please enquire. Short notice booking are payable by credit card only please.
Guestbook for Chateau Jouarres 1
Both swimming pools are fantastic! - a great spot for a holiday in a great location. Mr H - June 2009.
Lovely location, very clean apartment. Miss J, July 2009.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 90342
Name:
Sue Caddick
Company:
Joie de Vivre - le Midi
Tel:
+44 (0)1509 600228
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+44 (0)781 4656402
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