2 Bedroom Cottage in Carcassonne

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The farmhouse has been restored with 21st century comforts in mind, creating a welcoming home from home, whilst retaining much of its French country charm with stone features, wooden beams and rafters set in the most superb canal-side location.

We are situated on a small working estate or ‘Domaine’. We’re only a few kms from the famous medieval ‘La Cite’, which overlooks the bustling town of Carcassonne. The gite is part of a larger farmhouse, it is adjoined to a working barn that in turn is attached to the beautiful Chateau of the domaine with its historic 12th century tower. The estate can be a little livlier during the summer months with farming activity.

Sports
Fishing enthusiasts take note, we are only a few minutes walk from the River Aude and fishing on the canal itself, golfers are not excluded, with the fabulous golf course nearby at the ’Domaine de Auriac’ it’s open all year round and only a few kms away from your holiday cottage, both cyclists and Hikers are also catered for with 245kms of flat canal towpaths to explore…whilst later in the season, for those of you who enjoy skiing, well why not combine a winter City break in Carcassonne with a few days on the piste… the nearest Ski stations being only 70kms from us at Ax-Les-Thermes.

Your French Odyssey
Both the farmhouse and vineyard were recently seen in TV chef Rick Steins ‘French Odyssey’, as he motored past in his rented barge. This BBC series celebrated the gourmet delights and sights of 245kms of the Canal du Midi.

Accommodation
Our first floor lounge is bright, spacious and comfortable, full of character of wooden beams and rafters, it also retains the original old stone feature sink, there are cosy sofas to curl up on whilst relaxing or just watching TV. We have installed both British Sky satellite and French terrestrial TV. There’s a DVD player, (we supply a range of current films but don’t forget to bring your favourites) Stereo hi-fi, a broad range of books, puzzles and board games, some of which will take you back to your youth.

We offer our guests two spacious double bedrooms, both furnished in the French country style. Our generously proportioned ‘family’ bedroom has a larger queen sized bed for added comfort plus a double bed, with all with new mattresses and bedding, plus lots of soft pillows to fall in to after a hard days sightseeing.

There is a large family sized shower room with a modern powerful shower, an ionic hairdryer and lots of storage space for your toiletries, plus a baby bath if required as part of our baby package.

You’ll discover a fully fitted modern kitchen, also facing the canal, again with a mix of old and new, retaining the beams and rafters, with all modern conveniences to help maximise your time in the sun, including a new dishwasher. There’s a pine farmhouse table and chairs… and a high chair for baby too.
From here you step almost straight out into the farmyard, with the canal only a few steps away.
The downstairs area also comprises a separate utility room with washing machine, with iron, ironing board, airing rack etc. There is an outside drying area for washdays.

Baby package

Safety deposit box

The exterior
A few steps from the front door you’ll find your private canal-side terrace, complete with table and chairs, an ideal spot to perhaps enjoy a glass of the local wine whilst watching boats amble along the canal…it’s definitely life at a slower pace.

Suitability
Quite simply, there is something here for everyone to enjoy…
Lovers of history and culture
Ideal for a fishing holiday
Fantastic golf course nearby
Cycling, along the old towpaths of the Canal du Midi or on the excellent mountains roads
Hiking, again along the canal towpaths
Sports enthusiasts in general with the nearest ski station around 70 kms away, at Ax-les-Thermes
Adventurers, or for those of you seeking a more rural retreat … the choice is yours!

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The holiday cottage is located the heart of Cathar country, there are ancient Abbeys, Chateaux and fortified villages. Explore the Cathar castles, visit the inspiration of the 'Da Vinci Code' and the 'Holy Blood and the Holy Grail' at the mysterious Rennes-le-Chateau. Visit Cathar strongholds that cling to the mountain tops, some very close to to us, all with astounding views. Also visit Lagrasse dating from the 10th century, the village has been voted one of the most beautiful in France only 30 kms away. You can span a million years BC in the caves of Tautavel and don’t miss some of the attractions which are on right on your doorstep, eg. Lac de la Cavayere better known as Carcassonne plage, very close to the famous medieval La Cité, 6kms away. You'll be spoiled for choice in this 'THE LAND of OC'. For further information on the cottage and a full travelogue of the area please visit our own website at www.millepetitensoleille.co.uk.

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Exclusions
Large groups
Request no smoking in farmhouse
Sorry, we don’t accept pets

Booking details
A 20% non-refundable deposit is due within 7 days of booking, and the balance should be paid no later than 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the holiday. Confirmation will be sent on receipt of cheque.
A refundable security deposit of 200 euros is also required on arrival at the cottage. For convenience this will be returned to you by post on your return home.

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				Season Rate
				Low Season Price:	£425 per Week
				High Season Price:	£525 per Week

By prior arrangement we can also accept payment in euros.

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