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Gite |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Sainte Valiere in Languedoc-Roussillon

From £306 per week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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

About the home

Gite Hirondelle is part of a small holiday complex of 2 gites and a studio apartment in the village of Sainte Valiere, within a short drive of the lovely city of Narbonne, Carcassonne 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.

Converted aesthetically from an ancient stone building associated with wine-making, this well-presented 2-bedroomed cottage is tastefully decorated and has its own terrace for al fresco dining.

It shares a lovely swimming pool and south-facing garden with 2 other holiday properties and the owner's accommodation on this charming village development. The cottage is welcoming and pleasant and the owners convivial and helpful and they go that extra mile to make you feel at home.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The cottage has 2 spacious double bedrooms, one of which has quality twin beds which can be joined together to make a large double bed. The other bedroom has 3 single beds. A baby's cot is also available if required.

Both the bedrooms have ample hanging and storage space and have bedside tables and lamps.

There is a shower room with washbasin and WC.

The open plan sitting room / kitchen/ dining area on the ground floor is a very attractive and pleasing living space with French doors that open out onto the terrace. Satellite English TV is provided for you.

Further details outdoors:
The cottage 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. There is safe parking for your car within the gates of the property.

Swimming pool: The pool is secured by a fence and is 10m x 5m with a paved surround - a well-kept and very attractive pool area with views over the countryside.

Further details

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.

Taxe de Sejour: in France, it is necessary to pay a “Taxe de Séjour” at the end of your stay. It has been included here in the rental cost.

Damage deposit: The owner requests a damage deposit of £100 sterling or 150 Euros on arrival and this will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.

Change over day: Normally Saturday, but other days may be possible in low season.

Long weekend/mini break stays: Are available in low season subject to availability. Long term bookings are also a possibility.

Pets: small pets are permitted here with prior permission but not in the main summer season (sorry!) - please enquire

Conditions

Please note the owners' request for a damage deposit.

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Swimming Pool safe for children

 

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Gite Hirondelle and terrace with BBQ

 

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Sitting room with UK satellite TV

 

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Canal du Midi at Le Somail locally

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.

The 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 gite was originally an ancient stone-built wine-cave, 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 licensed cafe, a delicatessen and a post office in the village itself, and an abundance of restaurants within 5 - 15 minutes drive. In the neighbouring villages of Ginestas, Paraza and Ventenac you'll find a good variety of restaurants open in the summer months. Ventenac has a wine-producing chateau and wine museum (free admission!) and is beside the Canal du Midi.

Sports facilities: You'll find tennis courts in Sainte Valiere (remember to take tennis rackets and balls!). You can go horse-riding at the ranch at Paraza. 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 and delivered to your door (ask us 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. We'll send you more details when you make a booking.

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 - there is a licensed cafe in Sainte Valiere. Just 2 kms away in Ginestas is a very pleasant local bar and restaurant L'Anias. In other 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), Cafe du Port at Paraza (open summer months only), En Bonne Compagnie in Homps and L'Apaloosa in Bize Minervois.

Supermarket - the nearest supermarket is 7kms away at St Marcel d'Aude. The nearest hypermarkets such as Carrefour and Geant are in Narbonne.

How to get there

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By Car - The village of Sainte Valiere lies just south of the D5 which runs between Beziers and Carcassonne. The nearest motorway exit is No: 38 on the A9 autoroute - the Languedocienne. Drive time from the channel ports is approximately 11 hours in normal traffic conditions. It is about 18kms from Narbonne.

By Air - Carcassonne and Beziers airports are the nearest - approximately 45 minutes drive away. Perpignan and Montpellier airports are about 1 hour's drive. Other alternative airports you could use would be Toulouse, Nimes and Girona (Northern Spain) - all about 1 1/2 hour's drive.

By Train - Please visit www.raileurope.co.uk for details of the overnight Motorail service to Narbonne (summer months only).

Full directions etc will be sent once you make a booking

Activities near Sainte Valiere

Guestbook for Gite Hirondelle

Gite Hirondelle was very nice - a nice house. We were very satisfied with the property and all went well. We were very happy with our holiday...Mrs C, Oxfordshire.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	31 Dec 11	31 Mar 12	306£ 306	0-	0-	3 Nights
	31 Mar 12	2 Jun 12	397£ 397	0-	0-	1 Week
	2 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	610£ 610	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	794£ 794	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	610£ 610	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Sep 12	1 Mar 13	306£ 306	0-	0-	3 Nights

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

Please note that the prices are a guide and that they may change without notice in accordance with the £/euro exchange rate. Please enquire for a firm price.

We can accept payment by UK sterling internet bank or bank transfer from the UK or by credit or debit card - please enquire. We may also accept payment in Euros by bank transfer into our French bank account.

Please note the arrival day is Saturday during the main summer season. Alternative arrival days and short breaks of a minimum of 3 nights are available subject to availability from October to early May.

Please note the owners' request for a damage deposit.

Availability

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5 years listed You are contacting Sue Caddick Joie De Vivre - Le Midi (property manager) Landline +44 0116 230 3307 Mobile +44 0781 4656402 Web Visit site Languages spoken The property manager is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This gite has so far received 0 reviews.

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