Vacation rental Apartment in Capestang

Holiday Home #17117 from owner #10558
created on 02-Dec-2008

La Bateliere Capestang

Sunny apartment with south-facing terrace, on Canal du Midi in Capestang, lively village with 6 restaurants

Golf Course Nearby Pets Allowed No Air Conditioning Beach Nearby Credit Cards Not Accepted Not Non Snoking
Not Disabled Friendly Has Internet Access Near Public Transport Bars or Restaurants Close By Does Not Have A Pool Not Near Skiing Family Friendly
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Apartment in Capestang
2 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Sleeps 6 People
€320 - €580 Per Week

Capestang is a lively and popular wine-producing village (population approx. 3500), with plenty of character and a friendly population. The village square at the foot of the impressive 13th century church has cafes and restaurants and is the setting for a twice-weekly market selling fresh local produce (olives, cheeses, wines and oysters to name but a few!). Capestang has all facilities (banks with ATMs, large supermarket, pharmacy, doctors, dentist, etc.). Easily accessible, with budget flights to Carcassonne, Montpellier and Perpignan airports about 1 hour's drive away, Toulouse and Girona 2 hours.

This first-floor apartment is a very successful combination of old and new, with wonderful exposed beams - one of 14 different designs in a former winery converted about twenty years ago. It is light, airy and very spacious (960 sq.ft.) - the large open plan kitchen area is excellently equipped, while the lounge / dining room opens onto the sunny south-facing terrace overlooking the port, with barbecue and garden furniture. Perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine and watching the world go by!Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Double 1 Twin. The large, airy loft-style mezzanine with two big opening roof lights can be used as a double bedroom or additional lounge, or both, to suit you. It has a bed-settee + soft seating & TV / DVD player.
Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom, 1 Separate WC.
Kitchen: Cooker, Hob, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. The kitchen is open-plan onto the lounge /dining room / terrace, making for a friendly relaxed atmosphere while cooking!
General: Central Heating, House Linen. English-speaking owners Paul and Sue Pasco live nearby.
Dining: Seating for 6. Additional large table with 6 chairs on the terrace with barbecue overlooking the canal. Perfect for outside eating or simply watching the world go by.
Entertainment: Terrestrial TV, Video, Radio, CD System.
Outside: Terrace, BBQ, Garden Furniture.
Suitability: Children Welcome, Pets Allowed.

This is a very popular holiday destination. The Midi region from Montpelier to Perpignan, and from the Haute Languedoc national park to the Mediterranean beaches, boasts a superb climate and a rich cultural heritage, and is the largest area of vineyards in the world. The area abounds with picturesque villages set in a magnificent landscape of vines, forests, river valleys and hillsides, with open views to the ocean and distant Pyrenees.

Within 30 minutes drive are:
Agde - the "black pearl" of the Mediterranean. Beziérs - with its flight of 7 canal locks and aqueduct over the river Orb.
Bize - Olive oil cooperative and river bathing. Colombiers - oldest canal tunnel in the world.
Golf - St Thomas, Beziers. Cap D'Agde Narbonne
Narbonne - the oldest Roman city in France, with its imposing Cathedral and wonderful market.
Minerve - ancient and spectacular Cathar village on the river Cesse, once capital of the Minervois.
Oppidum Enserune - abandoned hill top city, dating back 2600 years.
Quarante – village with Romanesque church dating from 982.
Roquebrun - Mediterranean Gardens. Reals - canoing centre on the Orb.
St Chinian - local wines and Sunday market.
Valras plage and other resorts with miles of sandy beaches.
Waymarked walks and cycle paths.
And numerous Chateaux and Domains producing excellent wines at reasonable prices.

Further afield:
Carcassonne - the most intact medieval city in Europe
Font Romeu and Les Angles ski resorts
Golf at Cap d'Agde, Carcassonne and Mazamet
Meze on the Etang de Thau with its oyster and mussel beds
Millau - The recently opened highest bridge in the world at 343 metres
Montpelier - one of the most vibrant cities in France
Pyrenees mountains - Mt Canigou 2784 metres
Spain and the Costa Brava (the Spanish border is less than 2 hours drive away!).

Beach, Biking, Boating, Cinema, Fishing, Golf, Gym, Hiking, Horse Riding, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Night Club, Restaurant, Sailing, Shopping, Tennis, WaterSkiing, Water Sports and Rental

Dishwasher, Cooking Utensils, DVD Player, Garage, Heating, Kitchen, Parking, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Washing Machine

Low Season Price : €320
High Season Price : €580 per Week

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( 20% deposit which is required before a booking can be confirmed is
non-refundable. You are advised to take out a travel insurance policy with
a cancellation clause, which may enable you to recover non-refundable monies
Payment by cheque, payments may be made in pounds sterling at current exchange rate