No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This modern, detached, villa with private swimming pool and garden, sleeps 8 in comfort and has the possibility to sleep a further 2 occasionally. It is located on the edge of the medieval village of Cesseras in the heart of the Minervois wine-producing region.
Cesseras is situated at the foot of the Montagne Noir - a lovely, rather peaceful location amongst the vineyards and yet it is only 5 minutes drive from Olonzac, a small town which offers a good selection of shops, cafe-bars, restaurants, a supermarket and a weekly market. Here you have the best of both worlds - quiet and peaceful, and yet just a short drive to the local town.
Villa Trencavel is a family-owned holiday home which has a welcoming large open plan living space, two double bedrooms, two twin bedrooms (one of which is ideal for older children) a bathroom with a bath, and a shower room. The bedrooms are on different sides of the property and therefore the villa ideally lends itself to two families holidaying together, a multi-generational family, or a group of friends.
The property is located on the edge of Cesseras in an elevated position, but within easy walking distance of the centre. It has lovely views over the surrounding countryside. The swimming pool area has especially stunning views which extend over the plain of the River Aude to the Pyrenees in the far distance.
Swimming Pool
Autumn view across the vineyards
Spacious dining and living area
Master bedroom
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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 / Cesseras area
A 3-minute walk will find you in the centre of Cesseras. Here is a popular bar, and a village shop providing bread, croissants and other day-to-day needs. Within a 5-minute drive is the small town of Olonzac which has more shops, a supermarket, a petrol station, banks, bars, restaurants, pharmacies, a post office and a weekly market on a Tuesday morning.
This area is great for walking, hiking and cycling (ask us for details of a local cycle hire company who can deliver bikes to your door). The area immediately behind the property has some interesting countryside with vineyards and fruit trees on the lower slopes, and the wilder 'garrigue' higher up. Details of the local walks are provided for you. Easy cycling can be enjoyed on the Aude plain or along the Canal du Midi - just a few kilometres away. For the more adventurous you can cycle in the hilly countryside towards Minerve and the Gorge de Cesse.
The local tennis court is a 2-minute walk away and a key is provided for you. Please bring your own equipment.
Watersports can be enjoyed locally at the Lac du Jouarres - 10 minutes drive away, or at the Mediterranean coastal resorts - 45 minutes drive away.
Sightseeing: There is an abundance of attractions in this area - it's hard to know where to start. But a visit would not be complete without a trip to the medieval city of Carcassonne, the lively and attractive town of Narbonne, the Canal du Midi, the beach resorts of Gruissan, St Pierre La Mer and Narbonne-Plage, the vineyards of the Minervois and Corbieres, Minerve - just 8kms away, the abbeys at Fontfroide and Lagrasse and the Cathar Castles. More information on sightseeing days out is available on request.
The markets in the area sell an enormous variety of goods especially local, fresh seasonal produce, herbs, cheeses, spicy sausages and wine. As well as the Tuesday morning market in Olonzac, there are good markets in Narbonne on a Thursday and a Sunday - and the fantastic indoor food market in Les Halles is open everyday until lunchtime.
Restaurants: In the nearby village of Azillanet there's a lovely old auberge open in the summer months providing very well-priced food in a lovely garden setting. Olonzac has 3 restaurants, and other excellent ones can be found in Homps, and other villages such as Oupia, Beaufort and Aigne.
Supermarket: The nearest one is in Olonzac - 5 minutes drive away. There's a further one in Homps that has extended opening hours and is open on a Sunday.
How to get there
By Car: Cesseras is situated just a 5-minute drive to the North Of Olonzac. The nearest autouroute exits are No: 36 Beziers Ouest on the A9 Languedocienne, or No: 25 Lezignan Corbieres on the A61. The area is approx. a 10hr 30min to 11hr drive from Calais.
By Air: Carcassonne (Ryanair from East Midlands, Stansted, Liverpool, N. Ireland and Eire) and Beziers Airports (Ryanair from Bristol and Luton (new)) are the nearest - Carcassonne is 45 minutes drive away, and Beziers approximately the same. Other possible airports are Toulouse, Montpellier, Perpignan, and Girona (N.Spain).
By Train: Please visit www.raileurope.co.uk for details of the overnight Motorail service to Narbonne (summer months only), or for train tickets if you wish to visit the region by train.
Full directions etc will be sent once you make a booking.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Carcassonne: 50 km
Railway:
Lezignan Corbieres: 30 km
Activities near Olonzac
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The spacious living room is open plan to both the dining area and kitchen making it a very agreeable, sociable living space. The living area has 2 comfortable sofas, a coffee table and a log-burning fire for the cooler months. The dining area has a large dining table with 8 chairs.
Adjacent to the sitting area is a separate TV room with a TV receiving international satellite channels. There is a DVD player, a CD player and a wired internet connection here for your own laptop.
The kitchen is large, newly fitted and well-equipped for cooking with a fridge/freezer, an extra fridge, hob, oven, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, kettle, coffee machine and toaster.
Adjacent to the swimming pool area is a pool room. This has an area for drying clothes and swimwear - it also has a fridge for cold drinks and a washbasin. You can access the side garden and swimming pool from here.
Bedroom 1 is the master bedroom overlooking the front of the property - it has a king size double bed, side tables with lamps, and plenty of storage and hanging. Bedroom 2 is a twin-bedded room with a view to the swimming pool - again with storage and hanging. Bedroom 3 is a lovely double room with a high ceiling and beams, a king size bed and a window which overlooks the front garden. Bedroom 4 is a split level twin room ideal for older children - one bed is at ground level and the other up on a mezzanine floor - there's plenty of space here for children to play.
Bathrooms: Bathroom 1 has a bath with shower over, a WC and a washbasin - and is easily accessed by Bedrooms 1 and 2. Bathroom 2: is for bedrooms 3 and 4 and has a shower, a WC and a washbasin.
Additional Accommodation: You may have friends visiting the area who may wish to stay a night or two - this is possible in a further room, next to the pool room, which has a double sofa bed. A supplementary charge may be payable for extra bed linen and towels - please enquire.
Internet: You can connect to the internet here via a wired connection to your own laptop.
Telephone - Sorry - there is no telephone connection here.
Baby Facilities: Sorry - there are no baby facilities here i.e. a cot and a high chair.
Further details outdoors: The villa has a garden to the front and to the side of the property and a choice of two terraces for relaxing and eating. The larger terrace on the side of the property is accessed from the dining room and has a built-in barbecue and a large dining table and chairs. The terrace to the front of the villa overlooks the mature garden and has a child-proof gate at the top of the steps which give access to the pool. Parking is in the driveway of the property.
Swimming Pool: This is in a sunny area of the garden and is exclusively for your use - it is 9m x 4.5m with a paved surround and set in a newly-planted garden. The swimming pool is secured by an alarm. Sun-loungers and parasols complete the lovely scene.
Further details
Gas, Electric and Water: are all included in the rental cost (except for heating in the cooler months).
End of stay cleaning: Is included in the rental price.
Bed and bathroom linen: Are included in the rental price.
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 price.
Damage Deposit: The owner requests a damage deposit of £100 or 120 Euros on arrival. This will be refunded to you at the end of your holiday, less the replacement cost of any breakages or damage.
Changeover Day: Saturdays only in July and August, In other months, other days may be possible subject to agreement and availability, please enquire.
Shorter stays: May be available out of season, subject to availability. The minimum stay is 5 nights - please enquire.
Pets: are not permitted at this villa - sorry.
Smoking: is not permitted in this villa - sorry
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Preferred payment method is by cheque or bank transfer in £ sterling. We can also accept credit and debit cards. Payment can also be made in Euros, please enquire.
Please note the requirement for a damage deposit.
Prices may be subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations.
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Nice and spacious, excellent pool. K & B, UK, August 2009.
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