Minervois Village Retreat
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£495–£595 / week
About the home
The house is a perfect base for exploring the beautiful surrounding area, with the rugged scenery of the Corbières & Cathar castles to the south, the wooded hills & waterfalls to the north, stunning grottos, swimming at one of the lakes with beaches & boating or the Mediterranean, sampling the local dishes at a welcoming auberge / bar /café, visiting markets, museums & galleries, wine-tasting - or simply chilling out in the peaceful & private courtyard with some of the delicious patisserie (boulangerie next door) or with a bottle of local wine from the village...
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Carcassonne, 19km |
| Will consider: | House swaps |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 10m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | TV, CD player, Games room |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
Further details indoors:
Arranged over 3 floors,on the ground floor : games room, double bedroom , shower room & laundry room, stone steps up to internal courtyard.
first floor ( also with external access) :Large kitchen / dining room, with stove, sitting room with log fire, double bedroom
top floor: Huge mezzanine with 2 single beds, double bedroom, bathroom
clothes dryer is washing line in courtyard, washing dries in minutes in the sunshine
Further details outdoors:
The pretty peaceful walled courtyard has a shady covered area with large table & seating for eating & drinking al fresco.
There is ample free parking in the village.
Further details
Smoking allowed outside in the courtyard only.
Free parking near house in village
Conditions
£100 refundable security deposit must be included in advance with final payment; it will be returned to home addresses immediately after final inspection
The property will be freshly cleaned prior to arrival – extra cleaning costs may be deducted from security deposits if the property is left in an unreasonable state
Payments must be cleared at least six weeks before commencement of letting period – full payment for bookings made less than six weeks beforehand must be sent when the booking is made
A deposit of 20% will ordinarily be required within five days of booking; provisional bookings cannot be held after that time
Cancellation charges apply –
29-56 days 50%
15-28 days 75%
14 days or less 90%
arrival date or later 100%
The Languedoc-Roussillon / Aude region
The sunny Languedoc Roussillon region of the Midi in South-West France is divided into different departments: Aude, Corbières, Hérault, Gard & Pyrenées Orientales, all with different characteristics.
The Minervois, in the Aude, ( roughly in the middle) is a tranquil wine growing area ( Carcassonne is the capital ) with lazy, typically French little medieval villages that are also rich in architecture and history. You really feel like you've stepped back in time...
For more details see website: minervoisvillageretreat
The Villeneuve Minervois area
The friendly & charming village has all amenities , with the boulangerie just next door - handy for those fresh croissants for breakfast in the courtyard!
Around the village there are a number of sights to see, e.g: Cathar castles, splendid grottos & neolithic dolmen...
In the summer there are free weekly concerts ( with an optional répas) and a chance to try the local wines - very jolly occasions!
On Bastille Day, nearby Carcassonne performs the spectacular Son et Lumiére over the Cité with one of the most famous firework displays in Europe. And Carcassonne hosts the annual well known summer Festival, with concerts in the Cité and in the squares and parks dotted around the town.
There are beautifully landscaped lakes around with all amenities, and the village Tourist Office can provide you with suggestions and information. Lots of maps and information can also be found in the games room of the house.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Carcassonne: 19 km |
| Railway: | Carcassonne: 19 km |
Cheap flights ( Ryanair, Easyjet ,Fly-B ) to :
Carcassonne ( 20 mins away),
Beziers , Perpignan, Toulouse ( all approx. 1hr.)
Hire cars available at all cities & airports
Daily bus service in village
Activities near Villeneuve Minervois
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 04 Nov 2011 |
Location was excellent and the kitchen well equipped. Has the the appearance of a well maintained home from home. Nice welcome of wine, cheese and bread on our arrival. We visited the following: (1) 4 Castles of Latours walk - excellent (2) Windmill in VM - very good (3) Paper mill - very good (4) Lac de jourres - swimming 23 degress celcius (5) Homps - canal boat trip - very enjoyable (6) Gouffre de Cabprestime - very good / excellent (7) Grotte - very good (8) Minerve - previous week - excellent (9) Caunes - Minervois (abbey) - disappointing (10) Carcassonne - good but crazily touristy. Only negatives for us were the weather. It was too warm > 35C in August but we eventually got some sleep. Response: Delighted that our holiday home met all your expectations, and that our suggested places to visit were pleasing We recommend that in the height of summer the best time to visit the medieval cité of Carcassonne is first thing in the morning - when one can get a feel of the history and before the crowds arrive... |
Guestbook for Minervois Village Retreat
This is the first year of rentals
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low-Season | 7 Apr 12 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 425 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid-Season | 28 Apr 12 | 14 Jul 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High-Season | 14 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 595 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid-Season | 1 Sep 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
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Availability notes:
The house is not available to rent in the winter.
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