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House |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

St Martin Lys in Quillan

From £450 per week

14 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

Riverside House is a great property with its own enclosed private garden, with the river Aude at the bottom of the garden, located in a very pretty village between Axat & Quillan. It offers charm and character of a holiday home for sea, ski, and watersports options, in the South of France. You will be close to many of the Cathars castles and the sparkling Mediterranean, Spain and Andorra


It has 3 good-sized bedrooms, a bathroom (bath/shower with a magnificent view of the river), and a fully equipped kitchen. The living-room area leads directly to the 200m2 patio/ garden on the river.
We also own the land on the other side of the river(opposite our garden) which is ideal for trout/fly fishing. There is also 3 other pieces of land that we own in this village, great for the kids to explore, make camp etc or just for your tranquility.

I have lived in this area for many years, I know where the best places are!
Touist information wont find you the hidden thermal waterfall pool !
I will always offer before & during the duration of your stay, help & advice so you may make the best time of your holiday with my local knowledge of this beautiful area. I will be happy to assist you to find all of of these places on our photo's & many more to make the best time of your holiday in Languedoc & Roussillon.
This is what makes Riverside house so successful.


We also offer to all our guest a 24/7 french/english speaking help & assistance.

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For Pet owners, the garden is enclosed & we can also make you an appointment with the local vet for your return trip to the UK.

A Taxi service is available for our guest who do not want to worry about drink driving & also babysitting in the months of JULY & AUGUST!

This is the only holiday house in ST Martin-Lys with private & secure parking! There is no allocated parking in this village.

Smokers are asked to refrain from smoking in the house, lots of space outside in the garden.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Bed linen & bathroom towels, & cot, beach towels/parasols are provided free of charge
Coffee machine
Strictly NO SMOKING IN the bedrooms!
Extras : FOOD CUPBOARD: basics are available in the kitchen at your arrival. Please replace anything you use during your stay.
Stair gate provided
Another extra single bed can be supplied, but please ask! as it will have to be added to one of the bedrooms.
Some tourist information leaflets & maps are available in the house. Please ask for more information if needed.
Internet & secure WIFI access available in high season, please ask if you require this at other times.
Telephone is a normal landline available. Iphone docking system available.

Further details outdoors:
Private garage (1 car) and outside private parking for 3 cars. This is the only holiday house with private parking in ST Martin-Lys. All other parking is non allocated parking (see photo of ST Martin Lys)
One bedroom has a balcony facing the patio/ garden/ river.
A BIG GARDEN BBQ & PIZZA OVEN !
There is a big heated open air communal swimming pool with slides & water falls 2km's away (see photo)
also lots of other pools close by! The river is also a great place to swim, runs by our garden!
Garden furniture available, hammocks/deckchairs/table's & chairs/parasol's (up to 12 people)
All bedrooms have garden/river & mountain views.

The garden is south facing & secure with a 3000LTR plunge pool, only available from June 30th till late Sept, depending on the meteo!
Heated Swimming pool is in the next village, 2k away.

Lots of secure storage place for cycles, motorbikes, canoes, ski equipment, roof boxes etc.
We own 3 parcels of virgin land in this village, great for the kids to explore, make dens, camp or just for your tranquility.
This year we have bought for the children, a couple of fishing rods, also a body board/beach inflatable dingies & other beach equipment/toys, also a beach tent for those young children. Two man pop-up tent & a camping hammock complete with mozzy net, also sleeping bag is available if you fancy going up & making camp in the mountain forest.
Highchair,Stairgate & cot supplied free of charge

ST Martin-lys is a very safe place for children to roam about (all the local children do!) There is also no traffic in the village (see photo of the village!) apart from cars arriving & parking.

Further details

Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Only 2 week bookings in, Sat / Sat in high season
We can accept payments by bank transfer into English & French bank accounts.
A booking deposit 25% or minimum £250 is required at the time of booking with final balance due 8w/ks prior to arrival.
(If you book within the 8w/k period the full amount is required.)

Refundable £250 security deposit required for final balance payment (to be refunded after the property inspection.)

English speaking keyholders to meet & greet you.
A key deposit of 30 euro's cash will be paid upon arrival (returned on your departure, 10am)

Conditions

Deposit will be returned within 2W/Ks subject to property inspection.

Photos

 

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Warm evenings & bbqs in the garden

 

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You could be on this beach soon ! ©

 

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Lots of space to relax in the garden hammocks sunloungers deckchairs

 

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©Hidden natural hot thermal swimming pool & hot thermal waterfall

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region

The Languedoc-Roussillon region is reputed to be the sunniest in France (a "Mediterranean Climate") and boasts a long coastline of the sparkling Mediterranean and its beautiful sandy beaches and fishing villages.We know where the best places are! Please ask us! (Secret location of the hot waterfall)
The beaches in this area are by far some of the best in France! but you have to know how to find the ones the French try to keep for themselves.
I will help you to find the beaches that suits your needs best.


METEO
Winter Snow in the mountains but we have seen 20's in January
APRIL till JUNE between 25 / 30
JULY & AUGUST 30+ everyday
SEPT & OCT between 30 / 25


The Aude benefits from an unusually rich wildlife, with great visual contrasts and a fascinating history : mountains, rivers and lakes, ancient cities, towns, villages, thermal springs, abbeys and cathedrals, castles, notably the famous mountain fortresses popularly known as Cathar Castles.

It possesses a number of World Heritage sites, including the medieval fortified town City of Carcassonne, the Canal du Midi, and the Pont du Gard.

It is only one hour drive to the beautiful mediterranean coast and 45 mins to the breathtaking Pyrenees for skiing, or walking. It is also only an hour and a half drive to the border of Spain, and about 2,5 hours from Barcelona.

Many water sports are possible including Canoeing, Rafting, Kayaking, and in season some Skiing in the Pyrénées, with a choice of many resorts, the nearest being Camurac, for all grades of skiers, including Les Angles, Puyvalador, Formiguères, Font-Romeu and Ax Les Thermes, all within a 45 min drive away.

The Quillan / St Martin Lys area

St Martin Lys is a small mountain side village overlooking the river Aude and surrounded by forests.
St Martin Lys is situated 2km from Axat, with its local shopping,amenities & a large outdoor family pool and 7km, Quillan, a larger market town, with restaurants and supermarket shopping available.
Esperaza host the famous sunday market, by far the best market in Languedoc & Rousillon


Many recreational activities are offerd in the area (Quillan, Axat, Belvianes ) : horse riding, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, hiking, climbing and cycling , walking, swimming in lakes,deep gorges and dark caves to visit .

Beach! There are too many to mention, but a few we prefer are Racou, Colliour, Canet & Argeles.

There is a man-made beach called Puivet its 24klm,s away.

Quillan has a number of great shops, restaurants and bars. You will find traditional goods and sample local products and crafts in the town market on a Wednesday or Saturday, or in Espéraza market on Sunday morning. Festivals, concerts and night markets take place in summer.

Several white water rafting companies operate within a 3km radius around ST Martin-Lys.
We highly recommend RODEO RAFTING (see photo) & we can offer discounts with them to everyone that stays at our house this year!
The famous Yellow train starts at Axat next to the open air summer pool, 2km's away by car.

There is a outdoor swimming pool in Axat (2km) open only in the french summer school holidays, closes 31/08/12! and a indoor/outdoor one in Quillan open all year long.
(JULY & AUGUST QUILLAN HOST SOME VERY BIG FETES/CONCERTS/NIGHT MARKET/ MOST EVENINGS)
Arques lake, near the horse riding place, another school is now only 1.5k away.
Mont-Bel, an impressive mountain lake.
Renne les Bains a thermal town.
Ceret a beautiful artist town, once home to the famous Pablo Picasso.


At one hour drive, several beaches : Canet, Argelès, Saint-Cyprien.
Further on the coast, visit the charming and typical village of Collioure and the rocky beaches of Port-Vendres.
Boat excursions are available too.

In the winter, grab your skis and head to Camurac where you’ll find 16 slopes. There are also facilities for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
High mountain Ski resorts in Andorra.
TAX FREE SHOPPING IN ANDORRA, 1hr 20, & its a great day out.
Example: 200 Cigerettes from 16 euro
" " : 1ltr Gordons Gin 9 euro
" " : 1ltr Malt wiskey 10 euro

BARCELONA, another great day out, 2.5hrs

The Tour de France comes through the gorge (D117) on average once every three years

Gorges de Galamus and its hermitage & chapel built into the cliff face.

Gorges de la Pierre Lys, along the River Aude, between Axat and Belvianes.

Grottes de l’Aguzou, a vast underground network decorated with crystal and aragonite.

Tree walking in Quillan and Alet Les Bains.

Nebias and its natural labyrinth.

Walking in the Hills and Mountains: many options for all ages and abilities.

Limoux (23 km) is the home of the famous "Blanquette de Limoux" and well known for its Carnival in February.

Rennes Le Château and its mythical link to the Holy Grail (see the Da Vinci Code & photo!).
Rennes Les Bains, a thermal town with its thermal springs & there is also a secret one & we will share details of how to find it.

Championship standard golf course at Carcassonne (50 min)

Cathar Castles: Puylaurens, Queribus, Peyrepertus, Monségur ....
not forgetting Carcassonne!

Without forgetting the Wine Road and the local wine tasting opportunities (Limoux, Maury, Banuyls etc)

How to get there

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There are a range of low-cost airline options available (Ryanair from London Stansted, Liverpool,Leeds/Bradford, Birmingham and East Midlands, Easyjet and British Airways to Toulouse, Flybe, Ryanair to Perpignan):
Carcassonne 50 min drive
Perpignan 45 min drive drive
Toulouse 90 min drive
Montpellier 2hrs
Beziers 1hr 40
Girona Barcelona (Spain) 2.5 hours drive (car hire is less expensive in Spain!)

Train IDV TGV line : Paris-Perpignan (5 hours 4mins)
IT IS POSSIBLE TO REACH US FROM LONDON TO PERPIGNAN IN 7.5 HRS BY EUROSTAR & IDVTGV.
Please feel free to ask we will help you with the Paris transfer & the French IDVTGV.
Perpignan train station is served by all major car hire companies & we are only 1hr away.
Nearest railway : Quillan (7 kms) but this line only goes to Carcassonne, if you are looking to get to us by train then Perpignan is by far the best train station.
All airports and station are served by several of the recognized car hire companies.

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Activities near Quillan

Reviews

Review: 1 to 2 of 2

30 Jan 2012

“Fab location, lovely house” Colin, the manager, was a great help before and during our stay in what was a lovely location. The garden was perfect; secluded and peaceful with the river running alongside. The house was cosy and well-equipped. Beautiful, friendly village. Best day ever - Rodeo rafting! Loved it! Fantastic restaurant just down the road and so many great places to visit whether in the mountains or the beach. Hot rock pool/waterfall was an experience! Would highly recommend. Response: Thankyou Dona, Edd & family for your kind words regarding our house & very happy you enjoyed you stay with us. Colin & D

26 May 2011

“Excellent holiday, a really special place!” A lovely house, unique and special, comfortable as a family home, and a very pretty garden with a river at the end of it! Has a prime location in the village, where everyone was friendly and helpful to us (not every village is like that!). Made some excursions to the beach, but our favourite thing was the secret waterfall/hot springs nearby, a great place for swimming, hardly anyone there - see if you can persuade the locals to tell you where it is! We will definitely be back... Response: Thankyou, we are happy that you enjoyed your stay. The hot waterfall is a very unique & special place. We look forward to your visit this year in August,Ive another place for you this time!

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Guestbook for Riverside House

A very big thank you Dominique & Colin. We had an wonderful time at your house, just the relaxing holiday we wanted. We will be be coming back again next year.
MR A GILLS
Derby.

Thank you for a great holiday, the children loved it! & thank you for all the places that you told us (that were not on any tourist map) The French certainly like to keep the best places for themselves! The natural heated rock pool with the natural hot waterfall was the most beautiful place I have ever seen! We certainly would never have found that without your help & advice. (SEE PHOTO, WE WILL TELL YOU HOW TO FIND THIS WELL KEPT SECRET!)
The village is such a charming place.
The Carpenter family.
Kent.

We would like to say thankyou, we had a great skiing holiday, also took a few days & visited the coast.
The house is great! Love the fire! We will be coming back here to have a summer holiday.
Susan Robinson & family

Kenny, Sue, Jackie & Steve
Chalfont ST Giles
Thankyou, we had a great time on the slopes, the house was just perfect & we all just loved the log fire.
The big garage was just perfect for all our gear & also thank your key holders who showed us how to get the fire going 1st time, everytime! (we have never lit a real fire before!)
It was so nice to be able to be away from the noise of the ski resorts at night.

John & Allison Darch
Cornwall
Another super relaxing time at your wonderful house. We have been coming to this house for the last 7yrs. It is by far the best located house in this little village with the river aude running by the garden. The house & garden just gets better & better.

This is our 2nd visit to this house.
A real home from home, with a 5 star personal service. Breakfast, lunch & dinner in the garden everyday.
We like the honesty from Colin & Dominique. Thankyou again for another super holiday.
Carrington family Bakewell Derbyshire.

RUSH BAR CREW PARIS (Feb)
Hi Colin,
We had a great time skiing,
The house was fantastic, nice & warm.
Big Jim, Katie, Alex, Andy, Rachel & Susan

The Loring Family (April)
We had such a great holiday & many thanks for the introduction to the area.
A thank you also from our dog Daisy too who had some great walks & Jessie really had a great time catching trout in the river!
Many thanks the Loring family.


Pantling family (April)
What a beautiful house! & a very big thank you for showing us the natural heated pool with hot waterfall, we spent a whole day swimming in the pool & we had it all to ourselves. Also we went to Collioure for the 1st time, its just one of those places you will always want to go back too.
The house itself is stunning, what a location! relaxing on a hammock in the garden, hubby doing the bbq, listening to the river go by, bliss! & we even plucked up the courage to follow your directions on how to get too the cross that overlooks the village, what an amazing view.
The quality of service is second to none, Colin really does know the area like the back of his hand & nothing was ever too much trouble, we had help from the start to the finish.
A very big thank you from Vicky & Martin for introducing them too Albert who showed them how & where too catch the trout.
Rachel Pantling & Family.

Heather & Martin H Oxfordshire, (May 2010.)
Heather & me would just like to say a big thankyou for all your hard work & information to make sure our holiday went well. You certainly have been a mine of information that made sure our holiday went well.
The house was loverly & made a great base for getting out & about as well as being a pleasure to return in the evening.

Jackson Family San Francisco USA ( June )
Hello Colin, we just want say than kyou for helping us have a super holiday in this truly amazing part of France & also thank you for helping us with our Paris visit too.
The house is just adorable!
Best wishes Frank & Clara Jackson.

Emily Wilde Perth Australia ( June )
What a beautiful house & such an amazing setting, just so much to do & see, thank you for all the great info you gave us. Those hammocks are just thing to relax & listen to the river go by.
Good luck with the new house!
Thank you for a great holiday
The Wilde family.


Payne family & co Staffordshire. (July)
Thankyou for a great holiday. A loverly house in a great location.
We had a super time rafting with Rodeo Rafting too.
We had a fanstastic time at the hot waterfall, we had the place all to ourselves all afternoon, we certainly would not have found this well hidden place with out your help, promice not to share the location! Please say a big thankyou too to the owner of Rodeo Rafting Solene Martin for taking us on a great ride down the rapids.
Thankyou.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	6 Feb 12	1 Apr 12	525£ 525	0-	0-	2 Weeks
Medium season	1 Apr 12	17 Jun 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	2 Weeks
High season & Xmass 2W/K	17 Jun 12	29 Sep 12	745£ 745	0-	0-	2 Weeks
Long term lets	29 Sep 12	11 May 13	450£ 450	0-	0-	3 Weeks

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

All bookings are 2W/K min.

High season dates left are:

(16/6/12-30/6/12)

(25/8/12-8/9/12)

(8/9/12-22/9/12)

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

Refundable £250 security deposit required with final balance payment.

Deposit of 25% or minimum £250 is required at time of booking with balance due eight weeks prior to arrival. A 30 euro cash key deposit is required on your arrival, this will be returned at your departure.

We do want the house to be left clean & tidy, as you found it, but we take care of washing of all bed linen & towels.

Fire wood is charged at 55 euro per week but negociable

Extra cleaning charges can be deducted from the deposit as and when necessary at the departure.

Time of arrival 16.00 (or after, but please check with us.)

Departure 10.00 (or before, but please check with us)

ALL PRICES ARE BASED ON 6 PEOPLE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO HAVE ONE MORE EXTRA SINGLE BED PLEASE ASK!

All prices are in sterling except the key deposit which is to be paid in euro's on your arrival (30e)

We can accept payments in bank transfer in GBP or Euro (French and English banks) we can also accept a French cheque, On very late bookings, we offer alternative forms of payment.

We will also call you, if you live in europe, leave your name, landline number, also a good time to call you, we are French & English

MONTHLY SEASON's ( Sept till June) charges, prices do not include utility, please enquire regarding utility charges. The prices are negociable on bookings of more than one month. Also the security deposit will be set at a different rate. Charges that are included in the rental price are Tax habitation & water rates. All will be done with a normal French rental aggrement/contract.

Example 1 month £1400.00 per mnth Utilities not included, electric firewood telephone & internet etc.

3 months £1200.00 per mnth " " " "

6 months £750.00 per mnth " " " "

Minimum 3 weeks but price will be charged at a little less than medium season.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Availability notes:

The calender is always marked up to date & only 2 week bookings or more are accepted.

High season dates left are:
(16/6/12-30/6/12)
(25/8/12-8/9/12)
(8/9/12-22/9/12)

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You are contacting Dominique Colin Delaval Butler Landline +33 0 130423631 Mobile +33 0 675747933 Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This house has received 2 reviews from previous guests.