Quintillan holiday home accommodation with walking, log fire, internet access, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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3 Place Fontaine (house)

Home description

The house itself is spacious but also cosy so suitable for small or larger parties. The ancient front door, opens into a whitewashed, beamed sitting/dining room with wood burning stove, comfortable sofa and chairs and antique dresser. A door off this sitting room leads to the cloakroom, utility room and wine cellar. There is a kitchen adjacent with stairs leading down to the basement. Here there is ample storage for bicycles and other sport equipment and a door leading directly to the outside for easy access. Above the kitchen is one of the en-suite bedrooms. The remaining four bedrooms and family bathroom are on the middle floor with the top floor opening onto a large sitting/dining room with wood burning stove and adjoining fully equipped kitchen. A large roof terrace with barbeque and eating area is accessed through french doors from this room. We love this sunny space which is bright and inviting all year round.

roof terrace	front of house from village square
upstairs sitting/dining room	upstairs sitting/dining room

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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region

This area boasts 300 days of sunshine a year. Roads are virtually empty even in the high season making touring very attractive. In addition to the spectacular Cathar Castles for which this region is known, there are many historical sites of interest within an hour. These include the Romanesque Abbey of Fontfroid and the walled city of Carcassonne. Lagrasse, with its medieval streets, famous abbey and excellent restaurants is half an hour away. Tautaval, Narbonne and Perpignan offer museums, culture, markets and good eating. The Museum of Modern Art in Ceret and the Dali Museum over the border in Figueres are a must for art lovers. The Canigou region of the Eastern Pyranees is also within easy reach. The village of Palairac is in the heart of the Corbiere and Fitou wine making area with opportunities for visits to local 'caves' large and small.

Quintillan area

The villages around Quintillan are nestled in the hills and surrounded by vineyards. Palairac, (8km from Quintillan) is one of the prettiest of these villages. In Medieval times, Palairac was owned by the Abbey of La Grasse and the tithe barn and ancient chapel dating from that period are still present. Because of this, the village is designated 'ancienne' and no modern structures can be built to spoil its special quality. Most of the old houses have been sympathetically restored and the 'Marie' (village hall) has been recently renovated, providing a lovely venue for village functions. Everyone is very friendly and there is a truly informal flavour to meetings around the bread van in the morning. There is a wealth of expertise in the village which is readily shared, (bird watching in particular). Gatherings occur on a regular basis and visitors are quickly included if they so wish even if they are only staying a short while. In the immediate area you can enjoy hill walking on marked trails, riding, on and off road cycling and bird watching. There is swimming in nearby rivers (crystal clear water) with an excellent pool with cafe, 20 minutes away. Sandy Mediterannean beaches are less than an hours drive.

How to get there

Fly to Carcassonne, Perpignan or Girona-one hour drive from airport
Cheap flights available from Ryanair.com from London Stanstead or flybe.com from Birmingham or Southampton
Car hire available from above airports through Hertz, or Europecar

Activities near Quintillan

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house is perfect for family holidays or for a groups of friends. En-suite bedrooms and additional 'living space' ensures flexibility of use and privacy. Enjoy our collection of games and puzzles and a library of books for every taste. Sky TV is also available. We keep beach towels, boules sets, and other beach equipment in the cloakroom for the use of guests. A kitchen equipped for real cooks and a proper utility room adds to the overall convenience of your stay.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid Season May, June, Sep	1 May 07	1 Jul 07	500£  500	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season, July-August	1 Jul 07	1 Sep 07	600£  600	0-	0-	1 Week
sept	1 Sep 07	1 Oct 07	500£  500	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season October - May	1 Oct 07	2 May 08	450£  450	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
High season rates applicable at Easter, Christmas and New Year
£20 per week addition for logs and heating during Winter months, November-March
10% reduction for parties of 4 or less

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/15809

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/15809

Contact details for home 15809 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Tony and Jane Venables
Tel:	+44 (0)1865 790813
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