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House |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

St Martin Lys in Quillan

From £450 per week |  From £99 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

** SPECIAL RATES FOR FORTNIGHT BOOKINGS NOW APPLY PLEASE ASK FOR MORE DETAILS**

This is a great property for those who want 'sun,sea and ski' options from a holiday home in the South of France. Located in a very pretty village near Axat in the Aude district, reknown for its 300 days per year sun and vine yards. 1hr from the coast and amazing beaches, 30 minutes form the nearest ski resort and under an hour from Carcassonne and Perpignan airport.

This detatched property offers character, charm and high quality with its beamed ceilings, fully equipped kitchen and 3 spacious double bedrooms. A large open plan living room and kitchen dining area leads onto a balcony with views over the river Aude below and mountains above.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The lounge and dining area have french doors leading onto the balcony where you can enjoy your evening meal amongst stunning views of the river and mountainside, and even watch the canoeists and white water rafters as they float by. The lounge also offers a large 6 seater sofa corner bed settee, to sleep 2 if required.

There is a TV with satalite tv /DVD player with an extensive DVD library should you decide to curl up on an evening and enjoy a real log fire, or you may wish to relax listening to a CD.

The property boasts 3 double bedrooms, the master bedroom has a large and luxurious king size bed, the second bedroom has a double bed, whilst the third bedroom has twin beds with stunning views over the river and surrounding countryside. There is also the sofa bed which sleeps a further 2 people should you require it.
The house sleeps up to a maximum of 8 people if required.

Further details outdoors:
The balcony offers a lovely relaxing area and a BBQ so that you can enjoy your evening meal whilst making the most of the evening sun. Parking spaces are free and only a few metres from the house. There is an outdoor public swimming pool just 5 minutes away in Axat open in July/August, and white water rafting and canoeing is less than 5 minutes away on the river Aude (fun to watch from the house balcony).

There is an od chapel behind the property steeped in history and numerous walks for those wishing to enjoy the breathtaking scenery on foot. The village boasts a picturesque picnic area next to the river, a fantastic space for the children to play.

For those seeking fun in the water at a slightly slower pace the region is famed for its trout and fishing is available either on the river (permits available from the tourist office in Quillan) or in the trout farms as you follow the valley up into the mountains.On land The Tour de France passes right in front of the house on alternate years, and there are many routes into the mountains for cycling. There are also a multitude of tracks for mountain bikes as well

Further details

Fresh linen will be provided weekly for longer term bookings.

Beach towels not provided, please bring your own.

Children's cot and bedding available on request.

Strictly NO SMOKING

Refundable breakages/damage deposit of £200 required, to be refunded (subject to property inspection).

Deposit of 25% or minimum £ 200 is required at time of booking with balance due 8 weeks prior to arrival.

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new fully equipt kitchen / dining room table seats 8

 

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kingsize bedroom with a kingsize bed

 

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brand new shower room, with multi jet power shower and oak cabinets

 

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Chill out in front of a real log fire, sat TV, DVD etc ...UK TV channels to keep the kids happy !!!

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region

The Languedoc-Roussillon is one of the most fascinating areas of Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the east and the Pyrenees Mountains to the south. It benefits from an exceptional climate (a "Mediterranean Climate") and has an unusually rich wildlife, a spectacular coast, and surprising history. Things to see include mountains, rivers and lakes, ancient cities, towns, villages, thermal springs, abbeys, and cathedrals, châteaux and castles, notably the famous mountain fortresses popularly known as Cathar Castles. It possesses a number of World Heritage sites, including Carcassonne, the Canal du Midi, and the Pont du Gard.

It is only one hours 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 halfs drive to the border of spain, and about 3 hours from Barcelona. The area has so much to offer from the historic worldwide tourist attraction of Carcassonne Cite to the very cosmopolitan Toulouse, from the beaches to mountains. There are also beautiful lakes and thermal spings.

Carcassonne is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The old walled city, standing on a hill and capped by pointed towers, is like the backdrop to a medieval romance. On a clear day, there are views of the Pyrenees.

The scenery in the region is breathtaking and contrasting from azure blue sea and beaches to snow capped mountains.

For the more adventurous the region boasts many water sports including; Canoeing, Rafting, Kayaking, and in season, this is an ideal stop for some Skiing in the Pyrénées, with a choice of many resorts, the nearest being Camurac, for all grades of skiers, including Les Angles, Puyvalador, Formiguéres, Font-Romeu, Pyrénées 2000, La Quillan 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 situated in picturesque scenery overlooking the river Aude. The village nestling in the foothills of the Pyrenees, surrounded by forest, the house in St Martin Lys overlooks the river Aude, the river lending its name to the region and valley which the village is in.

A small village, St Martin Lys is situated 2km from Axat, with its local shopping amenities and 8km from Quillan, a larger market town, with restaurants and shopping widely available.

Nearby Quillan, is located on the banks of the river Aude, a small and charming town that serves as a base for people exploring the deep and enchanting forests of the Pyrenees along with the captivating castles of the Cathars. The town has its own rather unusual castle. The perfectly square fortifications were built in the 1280’s and are now largely ruins.

What makes Quillan such an alluring destination is it’s absorbing surroundings. Just about every adventurous activity you can think of such as horse riding, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, hiking, climbing and cycling, are catered for among the rocky mountains, deep gorges and dark caves of the Upper Aude Valley. If you’d prefer something a bit more relaxing then you’ll be pleased to know that you can also give bowls or fishing a go. For the latter, the best place to head is Mont-Bel with its impressive mountain lake.

The most popular white water sports resort is based in nearby Axat. If you’d rather try a spot of caving then head to Grottes de l’Aguzou, a vast underground network decorated with crystal and aragonite. In the winter, grab your skis and head to Camurac where you’ll find 16 slopes that are ideal for a range of expertise. There are also facilities for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. There is a swimming pool in the town itself during the summer months while the Mediterranean Sea and fantastic beaches are just an hour away.

Quillan has a number of great shops, restaurants and bars. The best place to search for traditional goods and sample local produce is at the town market on a Wednesday or Saturday. May and October are the town’s busiest months as a number of carnivals and festivals take place.

How to get there

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Ryanair offer regular budget flights from Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool , east midlands, stanstead and Birmingham airports direct to Carcasonne airport, it is then approximately a 50 minute drive to the property. BMI Baby offer flights from Manchester to Perpignan airport with a drive of approximately 50 mins to the property.
Toulouse airport is 1.5hrs away

Both airports offer carhire facilities, and we can recommend carhire 3000 for cheap prices.

Further details will be provided on booking.

Activities near Quillan

Reviews

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31 Aug 2011

“Great place for all the family amazing” what a great two weeks, the whole family enjoyed everything. The property had every thing you require for a great holiday, the rarfting, go karting, caving, beeches, restaurants and the great views

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We had a really lovely holiday at Farley Towers -we loved the house, the village, the views and the surrounding area. We will certainly recommend Farley Towers to friends and relatives -we thought that it was fantastic value for our money. Everyone that we met was really friendly too, and the weather was just right - lots of hot sunshine and a couple of cloudy days which meant that we could do things such as climb up to the Chateau de Puylaurens - wow what views. No one wanted to come home. We would certainly go back to Farley Towers for another holiday.
My husband still hasn't forgiven me for taking us on a detour along the Gorge of Galamus on the way back to the airport though - our 7 yr old sat in the back of the car saying that it was "the gorge of certain death"! - having squeezed past a car coming the other way we turned the corner after the warning signs about strong winds and nearly took off!
We had a great holiday that we won't forget - thank you for the lovely accommodation, we would love to book Farly Towers again in the future.




We had a fantastic time; the house was lovely, and the setting amazing. We had a good drive down, and the weather was kind to us. The highlight was, of, course, rafting past the house. I must admit, when we first drove in to the gorge from Quillan, our mouths were open wide with amazement; we'd Google-earthed St.Martin-Lys, but nothing could prepare us for the sheer beauty of that drive to the village, and then to be able to sit on the balcony each evening and drink it all in...bliss.
With kind regards,
Ruth

We had a wonderful holiday, thank you for allowing us to use your lovely house. The only problem we had was a blown fuse for the kitchen lights, other than that it was all really great.
We decided to ski at Mijanes which was in the region of a 35 Km drive, taking around 30 minutes. We were very lucky with the weather as we had no chains, which you would need to get to the ski resort if there was more snow. The skiing was great for intermediates and beginners, the fact that it is a small ski station did not worry us, as it enabled the children to ski on there own as everything is fairly compact and safe. Wonderfully friendly skiing, with lots of help from the lift operators for the younger ones.
As for myself skiing from the top of the mountain, not only proved challenging but a huge amount of fun as well. All in all, a great family ski resort with very friendly and helpful staff. one to recommend for all your guests.

Once again many thanks

Ian


Hi, We both wanted to let you know that we both had a wonderful time in France staying in St Martin Lys, a fabulous location for a holiday, thanks

Jason and Alison


Hi Cathy,
I was a great fan of Fawlty Towers and now am a great fan of Farley Towers.I loved your home , St. Martin Lys and all the exordinary countryside , east and west , north and south.When I travel I really explore an area and walk and drive far and wide. The beauty of the Languedoc-Rousillon, Midi Pyrenees landscapes exceeded all my expectations. The Cathar Castles also blew me away with there spectacular settings and views.Your home is very comfortable and I always enjoyed returning there after a long day. The village park was beautiful .Also many evenings I took a light hike up the path that passes your front door and leads up the Defile de Pierre- Lys . Without too much effort you get above the tree line and have great views of the village and gorge.
Thanks for making a great vacation possible.

Steve

Hi Karl and Cathy Thanks for a great holiday in your lovely cottage. The area was stunning -although a little hairraising at times but we loved the area.Michael & Esther had great fun rafting down the Aude. Enjoyed relaxing & exploring the area - including a French concert in Lapradelle, lakes, Carcassonne is a must,Puilarens chateau,The Pays du Cathay open top train to Rivesaltes from Axat, Limoux and wine tasting,& visiting markets to name but a few things. Thanks again.


Hello Cathy!!!

We have just returned from our vacation at the home of you and I can only tell you that holidays were wonderful and the house is warm, pleasant and cozy, all we wanted.

For now, thank you we had wonderful days in a region absolutely charming, in a place that looks like something out of a film set!

A big hug.

Renata.




Hi Karl and Cathy.

Just like to say what a great xmas holiday we had at your lovely house, The area was stunning and the house cosy and warm.
It was surreal watching Emmerdale Farm whilst looking at the river through the french doors, fantastic !!!

The log fire just bliss, and i wanted to take your kingsize bed home. The kids loved playing in the park .

Hoping to come back with my parents next time.

Thanks again

Ronnie and Liz


Hi Cathy,


Thanks for the return of the deposit - we had a fantastic holiday and loved the house, the house and surrounding area were even better than we had expected! The welcome booklet you've put together is excellent; using that and the leaflets and guide books in the house really helped us plan and make the most of our holiday - thank you!!


Best Wishes


Lindsay

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	1 Oct 10	1 May 11	450£ 450	9999	9999	3 Nights
	1 May 11	1 Nov 11	495£ 495	9999	9999	3 Nights
	1 Nov 11	1 May 12	450£ 450	9999	9999	3 Nights
	1 May 12	1 Nov 12	495£ 495	9999	9999	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

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Refundable £200 security deposit required with final balance payment.

We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP .

Deposit of 25%, or minimum £200 is required at time of booking with balance due eight weeks prior to arrival.

An additional surcharge of £35 is required during winter months to cover additional heating/use of logs for open fire etc.

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3 years listed You are contacting Karl Farley Landline +44 01274 882516 Mobile +44 07775 662206 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This house has received 1 review from previous guests.