Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
In the magnificent walled private garden of a former master wine-maker's house, this 4-bedroomed holiday property in the village of St. Marcel sur Aude has been sympathetically renovated from an ancient wine 'chai' (store) and has direct access to a stunning indoor heated swimming pool. Architectural features from the old wine chai have been preserved where possible and you can look out onto vineyards from the rear of the property.
You enter the property from the garden via an external staircase leading to the first floor of the former 'chai' into the spacious open-plan sitting, dining and kitchen area.
Upstairs are 4 bedrooms: one double room and one twin room have en-suite facilities with a multi-spray shower. The en-suite for the double room also has a WC. There are 2 further bedrooms; 1 double and 1 twin and a 'family' bathroom which has a bath with shower over, washbasin and WC.
The village of St Marcel sur Aude is surrounded by vineyards and yet it's only 6 miles from the lovely city of Narbonne. It's also close to the Canal du Midi, great for walking and cycling, and also the River Aude for lovers of fishing. In the village you'll find a restaurant, a bar, a boulangerie, a small supermarket and a pharmacy.
The well-maintained lawned gardens extend to approximately a 1/2 acre with open spaces and large, mature trees for those that prefer the shade. Other guests here have described the garden as an oasis, hidden away in the ancient village. The sound of the cascading fountain in the lily pond complements the lovely bird-song.
Heated indoor pool
Spacious living room
Sitting area
Twin room
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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.
St Marcel sur Aude area
St Marcel sur Aude is an ancient village associated with wine-making and is only 10 minutes drive from the lively and interesting city of Narbonne, which itself is only 10 minutes drive from the beach. The local village has a bakers, a pharmacy, a small supermarket, a restaurant and a bar all within a very short walk. On the edge of the village is a larger Intermarche supermarket. There are many local wine 'caves' where the local red and rose wines may be tasted and bought direct.
Sports facilities - on site there is swimming, table tennis, table football, swings and a badminton net. Walking or cycling along the Canal du Midi can be enjoyed close by - a local cycle hire company will deliver bikes to your door if you wish to hire them. At the coast there are all kinds of water sports available and wind-surfing is very popular on the coastal lagoons. If you enjoy horse-riding, an equestrian centres is only a 5 minute drive.
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, 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 Pyrenees and the Spanish border are about a 1hr 30mins drive.
Markets - mobile delivery vans with all kinds of meat, fish and produce visit the village daily. The local markets are colourful and interesting with a variety of seasonal produce, wines, herbs, basket ware etc. You can visit the market in Olonzac on a Tuesday morning, Lezignan Corbieres on a Wednesday morning. Narbonne has open-air markets on a Thursday and Sunday morning and also has a delightful indoor market 'Les Halles' open everyday until lunchtime including Sundays.
As well as the restaurant in the village - 'La Salette' and 'Les Oliviers' at Cabezac, 'Cafe du Port' at Paraza, and 'En Bonne Compagnie' at Homps are recommended.
How to get there
By Car - The village of St Marcel sur Aude lies just 10-15 minutes drive on the D607, north west of Narbonne. The nearest motorway exit is No: 38 on the A9 Languedocienne.
By Air - Carcassonne, Perpignan, Beziers and Montpellier airports are the nearest - all within a 60 minute drive. These airports are service by Ryanair from the UK. Other airports are Toulouse, Nimes and Girona (N.Spain) - approximately 1hr 30 minutes drive.
· By Train - Please visit www.raileurope.co.uk for details of the overnight Motorail service to Narbonne (summer months only).
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Carcassonne: 45 km
Railway:
Narbonne: 15 km
Activities near St Marcel sur Aude
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Shared garden, BBQ, Shared outdoor pool (heated), Swing set
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Living / Dining room: A large open-plan area with architectural features. 2 settees, 2 armchairs, coffee table, ceiling fan, a TV with Sky satellite channels and a DVD player (a selection of DVDs and books are provided). The dining table seats 8.
Kitchen: Open plan to the dining area there's a cooker, extractor fan, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and a washing machine. A cool box with freezer blocks is provided for picnics or for shopping.
Bedrooms: Up a pine staircase from the main living area are 4 bedrooms: a double and a twin-bedded room both with en-suite multi-spray showers and wash basins. The en-suite for the double room also has a WC. There are 2 further bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin. All have ample storage and hanging, bedside tables, lamps and free-standing fans.
Bathroom: There is a further 'family' bathroom with WC, vanity unit and a bath with shower over
Further details outdoors: Garden room: There is a garden room on the ground floor level where the garden furniture, sun-loungers, etc are stored. Please note: the pool is indoors and HEATED woth a wave feature.
It's one of 3 holiday properties here: another gite has 3 bedrooms and is also on the 1st floor level, and the other, is a one-bedroom property on the ground floor. All 3 properties may be rented for a large group subject to avaialbility.
Further details
Baby facilities: A cot and a high chair are available on request
Winter heating: Not applicable as this property is only available from May to October.
Gas, electric, & water: are all included in the rental cost.
End-of-stay cleaning: Guests are required to clean the gite at the end of their stay.
Bed & bathroom linen: is included in the rental cost. Pool and beach towels may be hired for £2 per week each, payable direct to the owners..
Damage deposit: The owner requests a damage deposit of £100 or 150 Euros on arrival and this will be refunded to you within 14 days of the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.
Change over day: Normally Saturday in high season. Otherwise flexible subject to availability.
Pets: are not permitted here - sorry.
Smoking: is not permitted inside the gite – sorry. Ashtrays are provided should you wish to smoke outside.
Conditions
Please see rental details above
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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750£750
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Preferred Payment method is by UK bank or internet bank transfer, cheque or debite/credit card. We can also accept payment in Euros, please enquire.
Prices may be subject to change according to current exchange rates.
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Contact details for home 44292
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Sue Caddick
Tel:
+44 (0)1509 600228
Mobile:
+44 (0)781 4656402
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Advertiser joined: 19 Dec 2006 This property added: 8 Jan 2008
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