Vacation Rental Description
Exclusive 10 bed spacious farmhouse set in five acres of land offering panoramic views of the Pyrenees and surrounding countryside. Salt water pool includes a large paved terrace with steps up to an open sided barn for outside dinning area, barbecue and shade.
This tranquil setting is only 10 minutes from the medieval city of Mirepoix were there are plenty of activities.
Fly drive to Carcassonne or Toulouse. Fantastic location for lake, mountains, white water, cycling, rambling, climbing, skiing, sight seeing, wine tasting, jumping out of planes or just relaxing in the sun!
The 14th century renovated farm house has five large bedrooms, two doubles, one twin and one double with two single beds plus a large double ensuite studio room. All rooms have fantastic views of the Pyrenees.
The first of two master bedrooms is very large with a spiral staircase leading to it and a balcony. A modern finish includes a super king custom made bed.
The second master bedroom is also large with a king size four poster bed.
On the third floor there is a large twin bedroom with velux window and a seperate play room.
A large family room that has a king size double bed and two full sized singles is very useful as a fimily room.
An large and very private ensuite studio room is also included, with the benefit of being apart from the main house (just 20 meters)
The property benefits from an exclusive 10m x 5m salt water swimming pool with large paved terrace around and fantastic panoramic views of the Sabarath mountains and surrounding countryside.
Steps up from the pool lead to an open barn that offers a barbecue and dining area and a place to relax in the shade and enjoy the peace.
5 acres of private land extend to pleasant walks around the area with stunning views, a wealth of privacy within the garden, which has fruit and walnut trees.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
DVD
Garage
Heating
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Open Fire
Amenity Parking
Private Pool
Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Washer
facilities: Board Games, CD player, Central heating (gas), DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Hairdryer, Owner not on site, Radio, TV, Weekly maid service, Wood burning fire or stove
Kitchen facilities: Dishwasher, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Gas hob, Ironing facilities, Washing machine
Other: Charming rustic and spacious internal layout, a wood burning stove and rayburn for winter nights,
Large wet room
Games room with darts and table tennis.
Activities
Adventure Sports
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Horse Riding
Hunting/Rock Climbing
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Restaurant
Sailing
Rafting
Skiing
Snow Boarding
Tennis
Water Sports
Activities near by
Bird Watching, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Canyoning, Caving, Ceramics, Cycling, Drawing and painting, Fishing, Flying, French tuition, Go karting, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Parachuting, Photography, Pottery, Rambling, Riverside activities, Rock climbing, Sailing, Sightseeing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Walking, Water sports, White water rafting, Wind Surfing, Wine tasting, Wine touring
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Carcassonne at 15 miles distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Pamiers at 9 miles distance
- Nearest Town : Mirepoix at 4 miles distance
- Travel Info: Les Gascous is situated 8km to the north of the medieval city of Mirepoix.
Set on a sleepy hill top hamlet, with fantastic far reaching views over the Pyrenees and surrounding countryside.
The fortified city of Carcassonne is Just half an hours drive, and the beach at Narbonne can be reached by car in just over one hour.