May take pets - please enquire Not suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
This lovely terraced gite, one of 5 similar ones, overlooks the swimming pool of a former wealthy wine-producer and trader's house in Olonzac, the 'capital' of the Minervois wine-producing region. The owners have thought about everything to make your stay more comfortable and enjoyable.
Ideal perhaps for a honeymoon, a wedding anniversary, a romantic holiday for 2 or house-hunting in the area, the gites were converted from the stables & staff quarters of the old house. They comprise a comfortable living-room & galley-style kitchenette on the ground floor, and a spacious bedroom and shower room on the 1st floor. They each have a small gravelled terrace outside with table & chairs, and further tables and chairs are available for you to use in the large garden. The municipal park next door was once part of the garden but now provides a pleasant place to stroll.
The property has a lovely, large swimming pool in the garden and for the 2009 season will have a brand new outdoor spa pool/jacuzzi for relaxing in after a day's sightseeing.
Situated in the lively town of Olonzac which has shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants and a Tuesday morning colourful market - all just a few steps away. Despite being in the town, the garden location is both enchanting and calm.
Gites and Pool
Typical Interior
Typical bedroom
Swimming pool are
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Herault 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.
Olonzac area
The town of Olonzac is the 'capital' of the Minervois region and well-serviced with shops, supermarkets, bars and restaurants - it's lively in summer and has its own festival in August. You can play tennis locally. At Lac du Jouarres, a short drive or bike ride away, you'll find a beach, swimming, wind-surfing and fishing. It's a great area for cycling with many interesting villages and the Canal du Midi close by.
Olonzac has a lively festival in August with street markets, festivities and live music in the park. Please enquire for the dates.
Olonzac's a great base for exploring the Minervois & wine-lovers will find many local chateaux and 'domaines' offering wine-tasting and direct sale of wine and olive-oil. Whilst here you can also visit the ancient city of Minerve, the medieval city of Carcassonne, Narbonne with its Archbishop's palace, cathedral and indoor market, Beziers and its staircase of 9 locks on the Canal du Midi at Fontseranes, the abbeys of Fontfroide and Lagrasse and the beach resorts of Narbonne- and Gruissan-Plage.
There are some good restaurants in Olonzac and the surrounding villages.
How to get there
The town of Olonzac is situated just north of the 'D' road that runs between Beziers and Carcassonne. The nearest motorway junction is No: 25 (Lezignan Corbieres) on the A61 Autoroute des Deux Mers.
Carcassonne Airport is the nearest - about 40 mins drive. Serviced by the low-cost airline Ryanair from Stanstead, East Midlands, Liverpool and Dublin. Perpignan, Montpellier, Nimes and Toulouse airports are also good.
By train - visit www,raileurope.co.uk for details of the overnight Motorail service to Narbonne (summer months only).
Full directions will be sent to you once you have made a booking.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Carcassonne: 35 km
Railway:
Narbonne: 20 km
Activities near Olonzac
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Double beds (1), Dining seating for 2, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 2
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ
Further details indoors: The living/dining area and kitchenette are all open-plan on the ground floor and are decorated in provencal-style colours. The TV receives English channels and the gites are centrally-heated making them ideal for an out-of-season holiday. The galley-style kitchenette is well-equipped with fridge/freezer, oven, microwave, and all crockery & utensils. There is a washing-machine which is the owners in a communal area, you can use it with permission - and an iron and ironing board on request.
The gites do not themselves have internet access but the owners will permit use of their connection in the main house on request - similarly the land-line telephone.
On the 1st floor is a double bedroom over-looking the pool, with hanging and storage. The shower room has a power shower, washbasin and w.c.
Further details outdoors: Outside the gite is a gravelled terrace with table and chairs for al fresco dining. A barbeque is available for your use. There's a large garden for you to wander in and further tables and chairs should you prefer to sit in the shade of the trees. Further chairs and sun-loungers are available by the 5m x 13m large swimming pool. For the 2009 season there's a brand new outdoor spa pool/jacuzzi.
Car parking is available on the street by the side of the house.
Further details
Gas and electric, winter-heating, bed-linen and towels, and end of stay cleaning are all included in the rental price. Taxe de Sejour is payable at the rate of €1.00 per person per day, between 1st April and 30th September, direct to the owners.
The owners request a damage deposit on arrival of €50 which is refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.
Conditions
Pets are allowed with prior permission in Gite Topaze Doree - please enquire.
These gites are for adult couples only.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Peak - Jul, Aug, Sep 2008
1 Jul 08
1 Oct 08
694£694
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Low - Oct to Xmas
1 Oct 08
20 Dec 08
427£427
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High Season - Xmas Includes ALL wine
20 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
533£533
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4 Jan 09
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427£427
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1 Apr 09
1 Jul 09
533£533
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Peak Season
1 Jul 09
1 Oct 09
694£694
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1 Oct 09
19 Dec 09
427£427
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Changeover day is FLEXIBLE - minimum stay is 3 nights - please enquire prices for 3-6 night stays.
Current special offer - book any 7 nights, subject to availability, in Nov 2008 or the first 3 weeks of December for £385 and get 3 bottles of wine FREE. A 10% discount is also available on stays of 4 nights or more - please enquire.
For any other prices please call Sue Caddick on Tel +44 (0)1509 600228 or +44 (0)781 4656402 or e-mail us with the form at the bottom of the page. Preferred payment is UK cheque or bank/internet transfer or credit or debit card - payment in Euros can be arranged.
The change-over day here is FLEXIBLE subject to availability, so please enquire. Long weekend stays and mini-breaks are available - again please enquire subject to availability.
Taxe de Sejour is payable direct to the owner betwen 1st April and 30th Sept at the guide rate of €1.00 per person per night.
Guestbook
We were pleased that the gites were exclusively for couples. The pool was an excellent feature and the proprietors extremely welcoming, hospitable and friendly. We were very satisfied with the property. Mrs R., Bedfordshire. August 2008.
Very satisfied with Gite Topaze - it was pleasant and comfortable. Mr D - May 2008
Very welcoming and helpful owners, accommodation good with lovely swimming pool. Mrs M, Sept 2007.
First Class! The owners made my stay very special indeed with their exceptionally warm hospitality. I also enjoyed the recommended bike hire which I would highly recommend to others. Mrs S, Scotland. August 2007.
Fantastic! In a lovely place, with several great restaurants on the doorstep. The owners could not do enough for you and made you very welcome. We would certainly recommend it to family and friends. MrsC, Lancashire, August 2007.
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Name:
Sue Caddick
Tel:
+44 (0)1509 600228
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Advertiser joined: 19 Dec 2006 This property added: 18 Jan 2007
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