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Gite |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

Olonzac in Languedoc-Roussillon

From £370 per week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

This 'extra-special' gite is one of 5 lovely gites at this location. This gites are for adult couples only, and are situated in the garden and beside the swimming pool of a 100 year old residence, once belonging to a wealthy wine producer and trader, in the lively town of Olonzac, the 'capital' of the Minervois. A new outdoor spa pool/jacuzzi has recently beed installed for relaxing in after a day's sight-seeing.

The owners here have thought about everything to make your stay more comfortable and enjoyable.

Gite Topaze Dorée is extra 'light and airy' having two french windows; one opening out onto your own private paved terrace area with table, chairs and barbecue, and the other opening onto the general terrace, garden and pool area of this lovely holiday property. It could be great for wedding anniversary celebration, a romantic holiday for two, or for house-hunting in the area!!

Converted from the stable and original staff quarters of the old house, this end-of-terrace gite comprises a comfortable living room and galley-style kitchenette on the ground floor, decorated in the Provencal style, and a spacious twin bedroom and shower room on the first floor. Gite Topaze Dorée is situated in Olonzac which has shops, bars, restaurants, take-aways and a fantastic Tuesday morning market - all just a few steps away.

The large swimming pool and the spa pool/jacuzzi is in the garden and there are plenty of sun-loungers.

Despite being in the town, the garden location here is both calm and enchanting. The municipal park next door was once part of the garden and now provides a pleasant place to stroll.

Gite Topaze Dorée is well recommended, particularly as the owners are very flexible about your arrival and departure dates, subject to availability (minimum stay 3 nights). They go out of their way to make you welcome and have a good knowledge of the region. They are also licensed to sell beer, pastis and wine to guests only and on the terrace of the large house.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Living/Dining room/Kitchenette: These areas are open plan on the ground floor. There is a two-seater settee and two armchairs, a coffee table and table and chairs for dining. The TV receives international channels including UK satellite channels. The galley-style kitchenette is well-equipped with fridge/freezer, small oven, hob, microwave and all crockery and utensils. The gite is centrally-heated making it ideal for out-of-season holidays. There is a washing machine in a communal area you can use with the owner's permission, as well as an ironing board and iron.

Bedroom: One light and airy twin-bedded bedroom on the first floor, with storage and hanging, overlooking the pool and the garden.

Bathroom: There is a shower room with a large power shower, basin and WC on the first floor.

Outside: Outside the gite to the front is a gravelled terrace area with a table and 2 chairs, overlooking the gardens and the pool. The second private terrace is to the side of the gite is a paved area complete with table, chairs, parasol and your own barbecue. Further chairs and sun-loungers are available around the swimming pool, and there are more tables and chairs in the garden. Car parking is on the street by the side of the house.

Internet: Whilst access is not available in the gite, WiFi internet access via your own laptop is normally available on the outside terrace of the main house.

Telephone: Sorry, there is no telephone in the gite, but the owners will allow use of their private telephone for essential calls. Mobile phone signals in the region are generally good.

Baby facilities: As the accommodation is for adults only, there are no baby facilities available.

Additional accommodation: Please see Gite Topaze.

Winter heating: Is included in the rental cost.

Gas, electric, & water: are all included in the rental cost.

End-of-stay cleaning: is included in the rental cost.

Bed & bathroom linen: is included in the rental cost.

Taxe de Sejour: in France, it is necessary to pay a “Taxe de Séjour” at the end of your stay. From 1st April until 30th September, it is chargeable at the 'guide' rate of one euro per person per day, payable direct to the owners.

Damage deposit: The owner requests a damage deposit of 50 Euros on arrival and this will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.

Further details outdoors:
Outside: Outside the gite to the front is a gravelled terrace area with a table and 2 chairs, overlooking the gardens and the pool. The second private terrace is to the side of the gite is a paved area complete with table, chairs, parasol and your own barbecue. Further chairs and sun-loungers are available around the swimming pool, and there are more tables and chairs in the garden.

Swimming pool: The shared pool is a good size, 5m x 13m, and well maintained as is the spa pool/jacuzzi. There is a poolside shower.

Car parking is on the side road adjacent to the property.

Further details

Winter heating: Is included in the rental cost.

Gas, electric, & water: are all included in the rental cost.

End-of-stay cleaning: is included in the rental cost.

Bed & bathroom linen: is included in the rental cost.

Taxe de Sejour: in France, it is necessary to pay a “Taxe de Séjour” at the end of your stay. From 1st April until 30th September, it is chargeable at the 'guide' rate of one euro per person per day, payable direct to the owners.

Damage deposit: The owner requests a damage deposit of 50 Euros on arrival and this will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.

Change over day: Flexible whenever possible, please enquire.

Long weekend stays and mini breaks: We welcome your specific requests for prices and availability for long weekends or mini-breaks. Minimum stay 3 nights.

Long term lettings: are available during the Low Season months subject to availability - please enquire for the price.


Pets: are permitted - but small dogs only please and with prior permission. Please note that the owners have 2 friendly dogs themselves.

Conditions

Please refer to Rental Detals and Conditions above.

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Two french windows in Gite Topaze Doree

 

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This gite's private side terrace with own barbecue

 

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Carcassonne - not to be missed!

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.

The 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

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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 and Beziers Airports are the nearest - each one about 40 mins drive and serviced by the low-cost airline Ryanair from the UK, Ireland and Belgium. 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.

Activities near Olonzac

Guestbook for Gite Topaze Doree

Very good and as expected. The Gite is very nicely positioned in the village, but feels private and secluded. Lovely pool. Exceptionally hospitable and friendly hosts, without being intrusive in any way. We had a lovely time, and our contact with you was professional and timely. Information was accurate. Many thanks for an excellent service. Mrs JS, Yorkshire, UK, August 2011.

In one word - BRILLIANT! Mr C, Buckinghamshire. September 2010.

We really enjoyed having the additional private terrace. It meant that we had the choice of having a quiet dinner or drink just the two of us, or we could socialise with the other holiday-makers here on the other terrace and around the pool. All in all a great spot - we loved the Canal du Midi at Homps. Mrs.F. Stockport, UK, August 2008.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	19 Jan 12	1 Mar 12	370£ 370	0-	0-	3 Nights
	1 Mar 12	1 Jun 12	424£ 424	0-	0-	3 Nights
	1 Jun 12	15 Jun 12	477£ 477	0-	0-	3 Nights
	15 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	530£ 530	0-	0-	3 Nights
	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	689£ 689	0-	0-	3 Nights
	1 Sep 12	15 Sep 12	530£ 530	0-	0-	3 Nights
	15 Sep 12	15 Oct 12	477£ 477	0-	0-	3 Nights
	15 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	424£ 424	0-	0-	3 Nights

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

The prices above are a guide, and they may be subject to change according to the £ / euro exchange rate, so please contact us for a firm price.

Payment: By cheque or by bank transfer in £ sterling, or by credit or debit card. Payment in Euros may be possible - please enquire.

Taxe de Sejour: in France, it is necessary to pay a “Taxe de Séjour” at the end of your stay. From 1st April until 30th September, it is chargeable at the 'guide' rate of Euros 1.00 per person per day, payable direct to the owners.

Damage deposit: The owner requests a damage deposit of 50 Euros on arrival and this will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.

Change over day: Flexible whenever availability permits, please enquire.

Long weekend stays and mini breaks: We welcome your specific requests for prices and availability for long weekends or mini-breaks. Minimum stay 3 nights.

Availability

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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 gite has so far received 0 reviews.

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