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********* 4 day breaks Dec £175*********** ********* Xmas week £295*************************************
Tastefully restored 400 year old village house in the pretty wine making village of Tuchan set amongst mountains, castles,vineyards and lavendar fields.
Located in the oldest part of the village, in a courtyard with 6 other houses, steps away from all amenities you could possibly need. Ideal location for a base to visit the many attractions of South West France - Tuchan is on the 'route de vins' nestled amongst a chain of pretty wine villages. In Oct 2008 the Tuchan wine cave is due to re open its door after a large scale renovation providing tours,and education centre, children's play area and local produce shop. The village has many walking and cycling treks and has rock climbing, paragliding and horseriding very close by.
Living room leading to outside decked area
Kitchen
The vineyards 5 minutes walk
Bedroom ground floor
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
From breathtaking views of snow capped mountain ranges in winter to lavendar fields and vineyards in summer. This area is totally unspoilt with ancient castles, abbeys,natural springs, gorges and pretty rivers.
With over 300 days of Mediterrenean sunshine Tuchan’s excellent location makes it ideal place to holiday all year round. Nearby Perpignan, Carcassonne, Narbonne, Montpellier and Nimes are beautiful large cities/towns offering lots of culture, historical buildings, great cuisine and shopping. The ski slopes of the Pyrenees come to life in winter with great skiing and après ski. Even the non skier will find plenty to do at the ski resorts.
The area has numerous excellent sandy beaches within 45 mins drive. The quaint seaside town of Collioure and Port Vendres are 55mins drive and are well worth a visit.
Perpignan the closest large town is 40 mins drive. With a pretty river running through the centre, lined with cafe bars its a great place for the gentlemen to sit and have a beer whilst the ladies shop in the wide range of shops.
The nearest ski slopes are about 1.5hrs drive in the Pyenees. Andorra is about 2 hours. The slopes in Les Angles (1 hr 50 mins) are well worth a visit, reasonably priced ski hire and lift passes, free BBQ and coals at the top of the slopes. Breathtaking views and non skiers can get up to the restaurant and BBQ area easily.
The enchanting town of Carcassonne is an hours drive with its fortified village full of cafes,shops and street entertainment. Carcassonne has a music festival in July with many famous UK artists.
Narbonne about 45 mins away is a lovely French town with lots to do including a beach and great activity centre called L'espace de liberty which has an Olympic size pool, slides, ice rink, bowling alley, bar and great self service buffet.
The Spanish border is about 50 minutes away and Barcelona 2.5 hours away. In 2009/10 a TGV train is planned to run from Perpignan to Barcelona taking only 40 mins!
In June/July /Aug Tuchan has some local festivals in the village square.
There are a number of nearby villages which have local weekly markets and most weeks small markets visit Tuchan.
Tuchan / Paziols area
Tuchan has everything you could possibly need ;
- Grocery shop (open 7 days a week) - 5 restaurants ( within 10 mins walk) -note 2 closed from Nov -May - Village outdoor pool (high season only) - Tennis - Bakery ( open 7 days a week) - Pharmacy - Cash point - Post office - Butchers - Tourist information -Pottery and art shop - Doctor - Petrol station ( outskirts) -Regular outdoor markets in the village square. - Wine cave and visitors centre - River swimming area - Camp site - Lapierre( 10mins walk with lovely pool, volleyball. good restaurant and bar, twice weekly entertainment in high season)- owner happy for local villagers to use his facilities -open May - Sept
Tuchan is well know for its wine (Fitou being one) and there are many activities throughout the year to celebrate this. If you are a wine connisieur this is the village to base yourself , right in the heart of wine country with the large Mont Tauch cave and education centre 5 mins walk away.
Some very good local restarants within walking distance.
Nearby there is Rock climbing, walking and cycling treks,fishing, quad bikes and horseriding.
Local attractions include Tautavel ( prehistoric man museum), Chateau d'aguillar, white water rafting (Axat), Many wine caves, African Reserve, Little Yellow train thorugh the breathtaking Pyreeness mountains and ski -ing within 1hr 40mins.
How to get there
BMIBaby to Perpignan (35 min drive)
Ryanair from most UK airports to Carcasonne (1 hr drive) , Beziers( 1 hr drive), Gerona 1 hr 30 mins), Toulouse ( 2hrs), Nimes (2hrs), Montpellier (1 hr 50mins), Barcelona (2.5 hrs)
Thompsonfly, Easyjet, Jet 2, Flybe
Nearest large port Marseille
Drive from Calais is approx 12 hours
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Perpignan: 36 km
Railway:
Estagel: 18 km
Ferry:
Marseille: 310 km
Activities near Tuchan
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Bedrooms (3), Ensuite (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 9
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Shared tennis court on site
Further details indoors: The house has been sympathetically renovated retaining is original character , with wooden beams,stone floor and original wooden doors.
Ground floor - Entrance hall leading to double bedroom with door out to courtyard, Large shower room and separate washroom/ toilet 1st floor - Large fully equipped kitchen with dining table leading to a split level living room with 2 sofas and large sofabed. Doors out to furnished terrace 2nd floor - Large double bedroom ( with plenty of room for 3rd person to sleep), step up to the dressing room area, twin bedroom and en suite.
Stand up fans and heater in upstairs bedrooms
Further details outdoors: The house is situated off the road down a gated courtyard. The house is 3 storey and the exterior is full of character with its original wooden shutters.
At the back of the house there is a private wooden decked terrrace with wooden dining furniture and sun canopy (seats 8), stairs lead down to courtyard.
There is ample parking near the gates of the courtyard.
Further details
Change over days are flexible. Optional extras -
Fully escorted holidays with french speaking guide including airport pick up, wine tours, city tours from £100 a day for up to 3 people ( including transport, petrol & guide -we can put packages together based on your interests)
Private French lessons Grocery packs- 20 euros (based on 4 people)
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 9
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Winter ( Nov - April)
1 Nov 08
1 May 09
275£275
5050
5050
4 Nights
Spring 2009
1 May 09
1 Jul 09
375£375
6565
6565
5 Nights
Summer
1 Jul 09
30 Aug 09
485£485
7575
7575
5 Nights
Autumn 2009
30 Aug 09
1 Nov 09
375£375
6565
6565
4 Nights
winter 2009
1 Nov 09
1 Dec 09
299£299
5050
5050
4 Nights
Winter special 2009
1 Dec 09
20 Dec 09
225£225
5050
5050
4 Nights
52
Prices for group size 2
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
2 people Nov/April 09
1 Nov 08
1 May 09
250£250
4545
4545
4 Nights
May -June
1 May 09
28 Jun 09
350£350
6060
6060
4 Nights
July - Aug
28 Jun 09
30 Aug 09
465£465
7070
7070
5 Nights
Sept - Oct
30 Aug 09
1 Nov 09
350£350
6060
6060
4 Nights
Nov - Dec
1 Nov 09
1 Dec 09
245£245
5050
5050
4 Nights
Winter special
1 Dec 09
20 Dec 09
199£199
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0-
1 Week
52
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
25% Deposit ( transferable but non refundable)
Balance of rental and refundable breakages deposit of £100(subject to satisfactory property inspection) required 8 weeks before arrival.
Easter week please add £30 per week
Guestbook
A taste of the real France, spacious & comfortable accommodation, lovely village, great wine and some great restaurants. I can't wait to return in October with more of my friends! Margaret Wall, Cheshire
I can't believe that in January we could travel 45 mins and have glass of wine overlooking the med and then the next day travel 1.30 to have a glass of wine at the top of the Ski slopes -amazing what a contrast -what a place !Lots to do even in winter. Sarah McCarthy and family
A lovely house and what a wonderful setting. Tastefully restored, retaining charcacter of former times. Spotlessly clean . M Lohan, Dublin, Ireland
Thanks! We had a lazy lovely holiday and made use of the pools every day - the boys fave part! Great wine, we had a local bottle every day, loved the muscat. The house was really comfy and had everything we needed. S Holloway and family Suffolk.
Loved the house. So many places to see and things to do - hence why we have re booked for June ,Mr and Mrs Mcdonald- Smith, Warrington
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Contact details for home 60514
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Name:
Andrew Warburton
Tel:
+44 (0)1925 729779
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+44 (0)79888 35279
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Advertiser joined: 2 Jun 2008 This property added: 2 Jun 2008