Olonzac holiday gite accommodation with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, internet access, rural retreat, DVD

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Gite Covelline (gite)

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In a quiet road in Olonzac, the capital of the Minervois wine-producing region, is this spacious gite from which you can walk or cycle to explore the local region without the need for a car if you'd rather not drive too far (or at all!). There are shops, bars and restaurants just a short walk away.

The gite has a fitted kitchen, a comfortable sitting room with a TV receiving both French and Sky channels and a DVD, a master double bedroom, two bedrooms with twin beds and a family bathroom. Outside is a private terrace area, with table, chairs and a barbecue for al fresco dining on a balmy evening.

From 2010, guests here will be able to use the owner's private swimming pool until 2.00pm every day which is located in their private garden in a neighbouring property.

If you have a car, the gite is a great base from which to explore this lovely region being equi-distant from the Mediterranean coast and sandy beaches and the fascinating medieval city of Carcassonne (both approximately 45 minutes drive). For cyclists, you can enjoy the quiet country roads, the towpath of the Canal du Midi, or the hills of the Haut Languedoc. Two adult town bikes are provided for your use - further bikes can be hired locally and delivered to your doorstep. Just ask us for details.

The owners are happy to arrange to collect you from and take you back to the local airports for a reasonable charge - so if you don't want to hire a car, you don't need to.

Terrace for al frecso dinig	Canal du Midi
Sitting room	Kitchen

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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

Olonzac is well serviced with bakers, butchers, a supermarket, a bank and a post office as well as several restaurants and cafe-bars. It is a thriving and very typically French town - it's lively, especially in the summer months, and has its own festival in August (please enquire for the dates).

This is a great area for walking and cycling with many interesting villages and the canal du Midi is just a short bike ride away (please enquire regarding bikes!). You can also play tennis and boules in the park.

At the Lac du Jouarres, a 5-minute drive away, you'll find a manmade beach, swimming, fishing, wind-surfing etc - its also a great place for a stroll.

For swimming, you can visit the Mediterranean beaches at Gruissan or Narbonne Plage, or the swimming pool at the large leisure centre in Narbonne - Espace Liberte. All types of water sports are available too at the coastal resorts: wind-surfing, sailing and diving etc. For those of you who like to play a round of golf there are courses at Beziers and Carcassonne - both about a 45-minute drive from the house.

Olonzac is a great base for exploring the Minervois 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 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!

Its hard to beat the market in Olonzac every Tuesday for it's authentic French flavour, loots of colourful regional produce, herbs, spices wine and many other things beside. But there's also another good market at Lezignan Corbieres, 15 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 an evening market fortnightly in the canal-side village of Homps, just 5-minutes drive away.

Restaurants - Olonzac has a number of reasonably-priced restaurants all within walking distance, and just down the road in Homps there is a further good selection of restaurants with different types of food on offer. Further afield our favourites are: Cafe du Port, Paraza (open spring to October), the Auberge de St Martin at Beaufort and Lo Cagarole at Aigne. All worth a try!

Supermarkets - the nearest supermarket is just on the edge of town and there's another one at La Redorte - just 10 minutes drive.

How to get there

By Car: The town of Olonzac is situated just north of the 'D' road that runs directly between Beziers and Carcassonne. The nearest autoroute junction is no:25 (Lezignan Corbieres) on the A61 Autoroute des Deux Mers or junction no: 36 (Beziers Ouest) on the A9.

By Air: Carrcassonne and Beziers Airports are the nearest - both approximately 45 minutes drive away and seervice by Ryanair from a variety of airports in the UK, Ireland and Charleroi in Belgium. Alternative airports are Perpignan and Montpellier, both an approximate 90-minute drive. Toulouse is a further option - about 1 hour 40 minutes drive. Girona (N Spain) and Nimes (also Ryanair) are also good possibilities.

By Train: Please visit www.raileurope.co.uk for details of the overnight Motorail service to Narbonne (summer months only).

Full directions etc will be sent once you make a booking.

Activities near Olonzac

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Living/Dining Room and Kitchen: Attractive area with comfortable seating for six. You will find a selection of books and a DVDs. There a TV/DVD receiving satellite UK channels and French TV. You can connect to the internet here via WiFi and your own laptop. The kitchen is fully equipped with electric hob, oven, microwave, washing machine and fridge.

Bedrooms: There are 3 bedrooms - a comfortable master bedroom, tastefully decorated, with a double bed and plenty of storage and hanging. There are also two pleasant twin-bedded rooms again with plenty of storage and hanging.

Bathroom: Fully tiled with large bath with a shower over it. Washbasin and WC.

Further details outdoors:
There's a private terrace area with dining table, chairs and a barbecue for enjoying those warm summer evenings. Parking is on the quiet road outside.

From 2010, guests will be able to use othe owners' private swimming pool until 2.00pm each day. The pool is located in a private garden in the adjoining property.

Further details

You can connect to the internet here via WiFi and your own laptop.

Telephone: Access to the owners is available by arrangement.

Baby Facilities: A cot and a high chair are available upon request.

Additional Service: Collection from and delivery back to the local sirports for a reasonable charge - please enquire.

Winter heating: Is included in the rental cost.

Electric and Water: are included in the rental cost.

End of Stay Cleaning: Is included in the rental cost

Bed and Bathroom Linen: Is included in the rental cost

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 cost.

Damage Deposit: The owners do not currently request a damage deposit.

Change Over Day: Normally Saturday - but please enquire out of High Season. Special offers may be available for out of season holidays - please enquire!

Long weekend stays and Mini breaks: Please enquire for price and availability out of high season.

Pets: May be permitted by prior arrangement

Conditions

Please see rental details and Conditions above

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	1 Oct 09	18 Dec 09	369£ 369	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 Apr 10	1 Jun 10	483£ 483	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	1 Jun 10	1 Oct 10	682£ 682	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	1 Oct 10	17 Dec 10	369£ 369	0-	0-	1 Week

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

We can accept payment by UK sterling cheque, bank or internet bank transfer, or by credit or debit card. We can also accept payment in Euros by bank transfer direct to a French bank account.

Guestbook for Gite Covelline

The property was very comfortable - and all we had hoped for. We were very satisfied with the accommodation. Mr. A, Western Australia. MAY 2009.

Availability

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Contact details for the advertiser of home 76084
Name:	Sue Caddick
Company:	Joie de Vivre - le Midi
Tel:	+44 (0)1509 600228
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