May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Converted with good taste from an ancient stone building associated with wine-making, this well-presented 3-bedroomed gite is nicely decorated and has its own terrace and barbecue for al fresco dining. It shares a lovely, secure, swimming pool and south-facing garden with 2 other smaller holiday properties and the owner's house on this charming village development. We recommend this property as it is so welcoming and pleasant. The owners are convivial, and helpful, and go the extra mile to make you feel at home.
On three floors, the house has 3 spacious double bedrooms, each of which has quality twin beds which can be joined together to make a large double beds. The bedrooms have ample hanging and storage space. There is also the facility to add another single bed if desired. All the bedrooms have bedside tables and lamps. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room, and there is a further shower room with washbasin and WC. The open plan sitting room/ktichen/dining area on the ground floor is a very attractive and pleasing living space with French doors that open out onto the terrace.
Gite Martinet is part of a small holiday complex of 3 gites in the village of Sainte Valiere, within a short drive of the medieval city of Carcassonne, the lovely, vibrant city of Narbonne and the Mediterranean beaches. It is ideal for a family holiday (safe for children), or for a group of friends holidaying together, as the accommodation allows you to spend days relaxing in the garden and around the pool, or alternatively exploring this lovely region by car or bicycle. The mobile 'boulangerie' visits the village every day between 10.00 and 11.30 a.m.
Pool and garden area
Ground floor
Lovely garden
Kitchen
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
This part of the Languedoc has a sunny Mediterranean climate. It can be hot in summer, but the temperature is often tempered by a breeze. Now the 3rd most visited region in France by British people, the Languedoc offers something for everyone. Miles of long, sandy beaches, coastal lagoons, vibrant cities such as Narbonne and Montpellier, historical sites such as Carcassonne and the Cathar castles, fabulous scenery, great cuisine and vineyards, vineyards, vineyards.
Sainte Valiere area
The centre of Sainte Valiere is just a 5 minute stroll; the village is quiet and serene and nestles in the vineyards of the Minervois. In fact, the 3 gites here were originally an ancient stone-built wine-cave and it's associated out-buildings, now of course beautifully renovated.
A Vin de Pays d'Oc wine-producer 'La Visonniere' is just a few steps away - very handy for buying your wine for your barbecue! Sainte Valiere has a restaurant in the village itself, and an abundance of restaurants within 5 - 15 minutes drive. Neighbouring villages are Ginestas and Ventenac, which again has a wine-producing chateau and wine museum (free!) and is by the side of the Canal du Midi.
Sports facilities: You'll find tennis courts in Sainte Valiere (remember to take racquets and balls!). You can go horse-riding at the equestrian centre in Ginestas. At Espace Liberte, a sports complex in Narbonne, there's a large swimming pool, ten-pin bowling and ice-skating as well as an excellent value for money buffet restaurant. Cycles can be hired locally (ask Joie de Vivre for details). And - you can try canoeing and kayaking at Roquebrun - about a 40-minute drive. Walking or cycling is just great in the shade of the plane trees along the Canal du Midi with the views over the vineyards and the ancient canal-side villages to explore.
There is an abundance of attractions in this area - it's hard to know where to start. But a visit to this area would not be complete without a trip to the medieval city of Carcassonne, the lively and attractive town of Narbonne, the Canal du Midi, the beach resorts of Gruissan and Narbonne-Plage, the vineyards of the Minervois and Corbieres, the abbeys at Fontfroide and Lagrasse and the Cathar Castles. Children and adults alike will enjoy a day at the African Nature Reserve at Sigean where you can see over 3000 species of animals in close-to-nature surroundings.
The Markets of the region are colourful, varied and full of local seasonal produce. Locally to Saint Valiere they can be found at Olonzac on a Tuesday morning, Lezignan Corbieres on a Wednesday morning and in Narbonne - outdoor markets on a Thursday and Sunday morning and a superb indoor market in Les Halles every day except Sunday until 1.00pm.
Restaurants - the restaurant in Sainte Valiere is called Les Treize Vents (a 400 metre walk). In the local villages we recommend these: Les Oliviers at Cabezac (expensive, but lovely), the two open-air restaurant/bars in Ventenac (very reasonably priced and great in the summer), the Cafe du Port at Paraza (open summer months only), The Promenade restaurant and L'Apaloosa in Bize Minervois.
Supermarket - the nearest supermarket is 7kms away at St Marcel d'Aude, or at Olonzac. The nearest hypermarkets such as Carrefour and Geant are in Narbonne.
How to get there
Sainte Valiere lies just 20 minutes by car to the North West of Narbonne. The nearest autoroute exit is No: 38 on the A9 Languedocienne.
Nearest airports are Carcassonne (serviced by Ryanair from the UK), Perpignan (Ryanair). Other airports are Nimes, Montpellier, Toulouse and Girona (N.Spain).
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Carcassonne: 50 km
Railway:
Narbonne: 20 km
Activities near Sainte Valiere
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
General:
Central heating, TV, Satellite TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (3), En suite (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Living/Dining room/Kitchen: These areas are open plan to each other making a very sociable living space. In the sitting area there's a sofa and armchair and a TV with English satellite and French channels. There's a dining table and 6 chairs. The kitchen is very well-equipped with cooker, fridge, washing machine, iron and ironing board etc.
Bedrooms: On the 1st and 2nd floors are 3 spacious bedrooms. The master double, with en-suite shower room, has twin beds which make a large double when put together - there's ample storage and hanging space. Bedrooms 2 and 3 again have twin beds which can be made up as doubles as you prefer - again there is ample storage and hanging. An additional single bed is available if required.
Shower room: There is one shower room with vanity washbasin and WC. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room.
Additional accommodation is available on this small complex: There is a cottage, for a maximum of 5 people, and a studio apartment which sleeps 2-3 people on this development. This could be ideal for large families, or groups of friends, holidaying together.
Telephone: A telephone is available for your use on request.
Baby facilities: A cot and a high chair are available on request.
Winter heating: Is included in the rental cost. Gas, electric, & water: are all included in the rental cost.
End-of-stay cleaning: is included in the rental cost. Bed & bathroom linen: is included in the rental cost.
Further details outdoors: Outside: The house has its own terrace, barbecue, and table and chairs for al fresco dining. The gardens to the property are south-facing with lawns, olive trees, palm trees and attractive planting. Sun-loungers can be found in the pool area. Swimming pool: The pool is secure and is 10m x 5m with a paved surround - a well-kept and very attractive pool area with views over the countryside.
Further details
The owner requests a damage deposit of £100 or €150 on arrival. This will be refunded to you at the end of your stay less the replacement cost of any breakages.
Your end of stay cleaning is included in the rental cost.
Short breaks and non Saturday-Saturday bookings may be available in low and mid season. Please enquire.
Conditions
Small pets only are allowed with the permission of the owner and not in high and peak season.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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1 Jul 09
1 Sep 09
813£813
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1 Sep 09
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625£625
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1 Oct 09
19 Dec 09
312£312
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Preferred payment method is by UK sterling cheque, bank transfer, or debit/credit card (a small card charge may apply). We can also accept payment in Euros, please enquire.
Sat - Sat bookings taken only in High and Peak season please.
Guestbook for Gite Martinet
Good accommodation. Excellent gas barbecue. Owners very pleasant and helpful. Pool area GREAT! Mrs, C, Shropshire, UK, AUGUST 2008
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