Quillan holiday home rental, St Martin Lys with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Farley Towers (house)

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This is a great property for those who want '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 Perpignan airport and beaches, 30 minutes form the nearest ski resort and under an hour from Carcassonne airport.

This 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.

kitchen / dining room	Master Bedroom
lounge	Picnic area in village next to river Aude

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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.

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

Ryanair offer regular budget flights from both 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 1 hour to the property.

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

Further details will be provided on booking.

Activities near Quillan

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/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.

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.

During the winter there is an additional charge of £35 per week for central heating.

Children's cot and bedding available on request.

Strictly NO SMOKING OR PETS.

Refundable breakages/damage deposit of £100 required, to be refunded (subject to property inspection).

Deposit of 25% or minimum £100 is required at time of booking with balance due 4 weeks prior to arrival.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
July/ August	16 Jul 08	1 Sep 08	380£  380	6060	7070	3 Nights
September	1 Sep 08	1 Oct 08	350£  350	5555	6060	3 Nights
October/November/Dec	1 Oct 08	21 Dec 08	330£  330	5555	6060	3 Nights
December/January	21 Dec 08	11 Jan 09	450£  450	0-	0-	1 Week
January/April	11 Jan 09	1 May 09	320£  320	5050	5555	3 Nights
May/June	1 May 09	1 Jul 09	360£  360	5555	6060	3 Nights
July/August	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	380£  380	6060	7070	3 Nights

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

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Refundable £100 security deposit required with final balance payment.
We can accept payments by cheque or bank transfer in GBP .
During the winter there is an additional £35 weekly surcharge towards heating.
Deposit of 25%, or minimum £100 is required at time of booking with balance due eight weeks prior to arrival.

Guestbook

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.

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Contact details for home 62821 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Karl Farley
Tel:	+44 (0)1274 882516
Mobile:	+44 (0)7775 662206
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