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Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 0.3 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
La Forge, a large 19th century six bedroom village house with pool in the centre of Villardonnel. If you are searching for France profonde - a village deep in the beautiful French countryside look no further. This charming village house with pool comfortably sleeps up to 12 people. Come and relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the stunning Montagne Noire, an area of outstanding natural beauty 16km north of the medieval centre of Carcassonne.
La Forge
House and pool
Kitchen
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
La Forge is in the heart of Cathar country, its beautiful country location offers countless scenic day trips to many and varied destinations all year round. The Montagne Noire is marked by the diversity of vegetation due to influences from the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. You can observe at a distance of a few miles completely different vegetation and completely different climatic influences. In the Orbiel valley, you have a Mediterranean influence that makes the mimosa bloom. A few miles west, due to a more wet climate influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, beech trees and epiceas are growing. Swimming is also available in a number of mountain lakes, the two closest being at Pradelle and Lac de Montagne. There are many glorious walks and mountain bike tracks for the more active.
When you visit the fortified town of Carcassonne just 16km to the south, you are transported back to the Middle Ages. The cité of Carcassonne a UNESCO world heritage site is the largest medieval fortress in Europe and has 14 towers. To get to the cité you walk through the medieval town with its narrow, winding streets and many interesting shops offering crafts and souvenirs etc. Restaurants and cafes serve local cuisine, why not enjoy a glass of the local wine in the most historic of settings.
Villardonnel area
Villardonnel lies above a gorge set in the foothills of the Montagne Noire in the region of Languedoc Rousillion in the South of France. Villardonnel is situated 10 miles (16 km) north of Carcassonne with its world heritage Medieval Cité and borders the Minervois and Cabardes wine growing regions. It is a picturesque and tranquil village surrounded by vineyards. The village has a bar/café, boucherie and a small supermarket. Carcassonne airport is 20 minutes away.
How to get there
Carcassonne is the closest airport to La Forge. It is about a 15 to 20 minutes drive. Toulouse is a 90 minutes drive away. Both airports are served by a number of UK and Ireland destinations
Flights to Carcassonne from London Stansted, Liverpool, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Dublin, Shannon Ryanair Flights to Toulouse from Bristol & Birmingham Flybe Flights to Toulouse from London Gatwick Easyjet and British Airways Flights to Toulouse from various local airports KLM and Air France Travel Maps Via Michelin
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Carcassonne: 16 km
Railway:
Carcassonne: 16 km
Ferry:
Calais: 1000 km
Activities near Villardonnel
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
TV, Video player, CD player, Table tennis, Games room
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (8), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 12
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details indoors: The house offers spacious and modern open plan living/kitchen area with direct access to the garden/pool area. It contains a TV, DVD and video player, a well stocked library and a piano. The kitchen contains a washing machine, dishwasher, range cooker and an American style fridge. The lower ground floor also contains a DVD/video player/TV/Library/Piano room and a Bathroom/WC. A conservatory area gives access to a side road and to the garden/pool.
The main entrance to the house is situated on the upper ground level. Bedroom one, bedroom two (bunk beds) and bedroom three (double/twin beds) can be found on this level. There is also a reading room with armchairs and a wood burner to keep you warm on the cooler evenings.
The top of the house contains bedrooms four (king size bed), bedroom five (double/twin beds) and bedroom six (double/twin beds). There is also a shower room/WC.
Further details outdoors: The garden area contains outside table and chairs, barbecue area and an above ground pool. In the summer it is a fusion of colour with many local Mediterranean plant varieties. The garden and pool area can be accessed via the kitchen or conservatory. The adjacent barn contains a games room with table tennis and table football facilities.
Further details
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Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. La Forge can be reduced to three bedroom accomodation for smaller groups. Please enquire by e-mail.
Guestbook
We had not expected the house to be so big,the furnishings are beautiful and with so much space it was perfect for our two families to share.We loved the walk winding through the woods and were surprised at how much even our teenagers did too! The pool and the table tennis were great for the kids and the only downside was having to come home to our much smaller house!
Heather & Family, East Sussex
We had a great time. It was good to have table tennis, chess, Scrabble etc to amuse ourselves with, plus the choice of all your books (though we’d obviously also brought our own with us), and your kitchen is lovely to lounge around in. The piano was a great asset too.
Val & Family Kent
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Steve Leybourne
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Advertiser joined: 10 Jan 2008 This property added: 10 Jan 2008
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