Maison Galloise

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Villa |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Rieux Minervois in Languedoc-Roussillon

from £93 / night

£650–£1250 / week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

8 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

Maison Galloise is a large family Villa set within an acre of land with secure front gates leading from the Vineyard into a private, spacious front garden with secure parking for several cars.

The villa boasts a private heated swimming pool with pool terrace which has shaded areas for eating and sunbathing along with a large BBQ. All of this is situated in the heart of the Minervois Wine Region with surrounding vineyards.

The villa has 3 large bedrooms (2 double & 1 twin); family bathroom; storage room for bags and clothes; 2 toilets (one upstairs and one downstairs); large lounge area with wood burning fire; fully equipped kitchen with separate pantry; dining room with wood burning fire.

There is a large Garage in the grounds where the pool table, dart board and swimming pool furniture are stored for your use as well as two bicycles (Ladies and Gents) which you are free to use during your stay. There is also an upper floor in the garage where outdoor games are stored and access to beach accessories such as the beach umbrella, mats and beach bowls.

20 minutes from Carcassonne it is ideally located on the edge of the historic village of Rieux Minervois and within walking distance of all amenities including 2 bars; 4 restaurants; a large local supermarket; 2 banks; a fishmonger; 2 butchers; numerous bakers and not forgetting the local market that is held 3 times a week in the center of the village. The historic village is very picturesque and is home to one of the few XII century round churches in Europe.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
On the first floor of Maison Galloise there are 3 large bedrooms which comprise of 2 doubles & 1 twin ( a cot is available on request along with a child's buggy pushchair); family bathroom; storage room; separate toilet. All bedrooms have Mosquito window nets and a ceiling fan room light. Linen is provided (including a bath, hand & beach towel per person) and for 2 week stays is replenished at the end of week one.

The ground floor has a large lounge area with 2 x 3 seater sofas, wood burning fire, TV with satellite facility, DVD, CD player & radio, French doors leading to the shaded terrace eating area and through to the Pool & sun terrace. Fully equipped kitchen (fridge freezer, cooker, microwave, washing machine, toaster, ironing & drying facilities,hoover, kettle and as of May 2013 we have added a dishwasher) separate pantry; dining room with seating for up to 6 people plus wood burning fire and French doors leading out to the terrace and pool areas.

There are family board games, maps of the area and guide maps of local places of interest including day trips on the Canal du Midi, Cathar routes & suggested wine tasting venues.


There are UK plug extensions provided for each bedroom for your convenience or you can use the 2 hairdryers, hair straighteners and curling tongs provided.

Further details outdoors:
The outside area has extensive grounds which have several fruit trees including, cherry, plum, apple, pear, apricot and quince which guests are welcome to pick and use. There is a picnic bench in the garden to give you a relaxing spot for your evening sun-downers. The Villa has a very private heated pool which has a secure safety cover, large terrace area and use of 6 sun beds & 6 outdoor poolside chairs.

The pool & terrace area and the terrace eating area are separated and shaded by two well placed trees giving welcome shade from the heat of the day. The eating area has a large wooden table that can sit up to 16 people. The front of the house has a large porch where there is a bistro table & 2 chairs which can also be moved outside for views of the sun setting whilst enjoying a glass or two of wine.

Further details

Electric, Gas & Water are Included in the rental price.

Bed & Bathroom Linen is included in the rental price (including end of stay launder). 2 week stays will be provided with clean linen at the end of the first week.

Winter Heating, there is a main wood burning fire & smaller wood burning stove on the ground floor. All bedrooms and the bathroom have wall mounted electric heaters which are included in the rental price.

End of stay Cleaning: You are expected to leave the house in the clean state you found it. If you don't want to be bothered with any cleaning during your holiday, the local contact can arrange a cleaner for you at a rate of 12€ per hour - this can be arranged on booking for you to assist with your stay. The local contact will service the property ensuring it is 100% ready for your arrival.

Suitable for children (cot and buggy pushchair are available on request).
No Pets
Smoking is not permitted at this property indoors or out - sorry

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Relax on the poolside terrace

 

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night time pool

 

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Views to rear and terrace from the dining room door

 

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views to the rear from the Lemon room

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region

Rieux is within the Minervois area, the largest wine growing area in France where you are never more than 5 minutes from a Domain or Chateau and are welcomed in to taste the local produce. 45 minutes from the Mediterranean Sea and an hour from the Spanish boarder it enjoys one of the highest levels of Sunshine with average summer temperatures in excess of 35 degrees.
The area is set in the historic Cathar region with many sites of interest including Le Cite in Carcassonne with its fairytale turrets, Hautpoul & Minerve.

The Languedoc is also famous for the Canal du Midi which flows down to the town of Sete where it meets the Mediterranean sea. The Tour de France often comes through many of the villages as the area is known for its cycle and walking routes. Other places of interest include Narbonne, Bezier, Mirepoix, Perpignan, Foix and not forgetting Limoux where the Masked Carnival takes place every weekend from January to March.

The Rieux Minervois area

Rieux is an old Cathar village which is typical of the area with narrow streets where stone buildings front each other and street names that reflect its history. The XII century church is well worth a visit with the alter central to the church and pews surrounding it in an 180 degree circle.
The Chateau Rieux is just one of the Wine producers for the village which also has a local co-operative just 5 minutes walk from the house where you can top your wine supplies up from the tap. Typical of the Region, Rieux hosts many fetes throughout the year and welcomes visitors to join them.
The Canal du Midi is about 5 minutes drive from the village and day boat trips can be accessed in Homps about 10 minutes drive from the house, The village hosts a market three times a week, including Saturday where you can buy fresh produce including specialist goats cheese, Mussels, Oysters, eggs and vegetables. Lakes with watersport activities are located at Carcassonne and Homps, with the sunkissed beaches of the Mediterranean less than an hour away.

How to get there

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Flights into Carcassonne, Bezier, Toulouse, Montpelier
Car hire through RyanAir is Hertz and EasyJet - Eurocar as both give discounts

Activities near Rieux Minervois

Reviews

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23 Feb 2013

“Peaceful...Relaxing...Perfect!!” I stayed at this wonderful villa last year, in fact I stayed there twice... And loved it so much I have booked to go again with friends in May. I was looking on the site to show them where we... more Response: Thank you for your comments, it was lovely to have you return and hope your May trip has the good weather for the outside life :-)

13 Feb 2013

“Tired dirty property” Travelled with 2 children (4 & 7) Firstly the owners were very friendly and accommodating in relation to booking the trip which gave us confidence. Unfortunately the reality of the... more Response: How disappointing to have such comments posted, especially when guests who stayed pre and post this family as can be seen below experienced nothing that has been described here. It is also very odd... more

19 Oct 2012

“Superb quiet location for a very relaxing holiday” My wife and I recently stayed at the villa for four weeks with our adult children joining us for some of the time. It is one of the most enjoyable villa holidays we have had. The outer space is private, spacious and the heated swimming pool is an absolute winner (seemed like the size of pool you would be sharing with others in an hotel.....). Great fun in the garage with the pool table (bar type table with the money slot removed...!). The sitting room is spacious and the kitchen better equipped than most holiday villas we have stayed in. Mosquito nets on all the bedroom windows made for uninterrupted sleep. Easy walk up hill through plane trees skirting vines to the village for morning croissants or lunch/dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the villa and would certainly like to rent it again if we are back in the area. Response: Thank you for your very positive comments. You were a joy to have as clients.

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14 Jun 2012

“Relaxing family holiday” What a wonderful house and location! It is so peaceful and with huge amounts of outside space, plus fully kitted out inside. We spent a lovely week with our baby son and my parents and it was lovely for a cross generational holiday. The garden and pool feel totally private and the village is a short stroll past the vines. In the village there are 2 boulangeries, one really good butcher, a fruit + veg shop, a wine cave, a tourist information, 2 cafe/bars and 2 informal but good restaurants. There's also a lovely river, castle and old church. The owners were really helpful and friendly when we were organising our holiday. I can't recommend it enough! Response: Thank you for your very positive comments. It is always lovely to get such feedback and so pleased you enjoyed your stay.

07 May 2012

“A peaceful week in rural France.” We had a wonderful week with our family and grandchildren aged 4 and 7 months. (6 of us in all). Everything was so easy from the original approach to Ross (owner) to getting our deposit back.... more

02 Jan 2012

“Totally Relaxing Holiday” We spent a glorious summer fortnight at Maison Galloise and cannot wait to stay again .... only work committments have kept us away! This beautiful rural retreat is perfect for a relaxing holiday. The locals do not speak much English, but were very patient with my very rusty schoolgirl French! The area is surrounded by vineyards and you can buy very decent wine from the local shop a few minutes walk away (the Rose is great). We bought lovely fresh croissants and baguettes from the boulangerie every morning - including Sunday - and enjoyed fresh seafood from the local village market. There is also a supermarket a short drive away. A car is essential - we enjoyed exploring the local area and very picturesque villages nearby. Trebes is a short drive away and you can take a boat trip on the Canal du Midi from the centre of the town. Carcassone is a beautiful, walled city and also well worth a visit. The villa has everything required for a totally relaxing holiday ... we can't wait to go again.

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20 Nov 2011

“Relaxing Holiday” We stayed at this property for a week and thoroughly enjoyed the peace and tranquillity. It has everything you need and very comfortable. Ideal place to learn French as the people in the village speak little English, (they do understand you though). You do need a car to get around.

31 Oct 2011

“Lovely Family Holiday” We (my husband, myself and our 4 & 3 year olds) spent a lovely long weekend at Maison Galloise and we have already booked for an extended stay next year. The house was very well presented with all the necessary facilities for a stress free holiday and the local patisserie etc meant that we enjoyed fresh local produce every day, (inc of course plenty of wine!!) The pool and outside space was fabulous for our little ones who thoroughly enjoyed themselves and really didn't want to leave when it came to the end of the holiday. All in all a very successful trip which left us wanting another taste of rural France, can't wait to return next year!!!

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Early Winter 2012	21 Oct 12	16 Dec 12	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
Christmas Season 2012	16 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	800£ 800	-	-	1 Week
Late Winter 2013	5 Jan 13	20 Apr 13	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
Early Summer	20 Apr 13	29 Jun 13	800£ 800	-	-	1 Week
High Season	29 Jun 13	8 Sep 13	1250£ 1250	-	-	1 Week
Late Summer	8 Sep 13	20 Oct 13	800£ 800	-	-	1 Week
Early Winter	20 Oct 13	15 Dec 13	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
Christmas Season	15 Dec 13	5 Jan 14	800£ 800	-	-	1 Week

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

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

Price is quoted in British £ and payable by bank transfer into Credit Agricole or by PayPal

25% deposit to reserve the property

Balance payable 8 weeks prior to arrival

plus £200 damages deposit due 8 weeks prior to departure which will be refunded after your holiday less deductions if damages are incurred

Rental dates are from a Saturday to Saturday

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1 year listed You are contacting Ross Evans Landline 44 01639 814088 Mobile n/a Payment accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This villa has received 8 reviews from previous guests.

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