Self Catering Cottage in Capestang, Herault 31679

Rate (British Pounds): £ 350 - £ 892 per Week

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Sleeps: 6-6

3 double bedroomed maison de village situated in charming Capestang which is on le Canal de Midi

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Vacation Rental Description

Our house is mainly stone built on 2 floors and described as a Maison de Village, meaning that it is a terraced house in a village and is typical of this area. It is comparatively cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Ground Floor: Here a small porch leads into a lounge/diner 7 x 5 metres and beyond this a fully equipped kitchen 3 x 4 metres with granite work tops. There is a connecting door which gives access to utility area and a WC at the rear of the garage. The garage itself will accommodate a moderately sized car. From the rear of the garage and the rear of the lounge/diner there are two sets of French doors leading onto a patio area, approximately 6 x 4 metres where there is garden furniture and a barbecue and beyond this a walled garden about 10 x 6 metres where there is a "spa pool" which is in operation during the warmer months of the year.
The lounge has the convenience of a flat screen TV which receives both French terrestrial channels and English language TV and radio programs via satellite, an audio system allowing you play your own recorded music and there is comfortable lounge seating with a 6 place dining area. For the chillier evenings in the spring autumn and winter there is a wood burning stove. There is also telephone and wi fi broadband internet access, the use of which is optional.
First Floor: Stairs from the lounge/diner lead to the first floor where there are 3 double bedrooms, one en suite, and a luxury bathroom with a bath tub, a separate shower, wash basin, WC, mirrors and powers points for shavers and hairdryers. We keep a hair drier in the main bathroom to assist with the problem of travelling on airlines with luggage weight restrictions.
The main bedroom is equipped with a pair of single beds, a built in wardrobe, bedside table and chest of drawers. From here there is access to the "en suite" which has a shower, wash basin with a mirror and electrical points for shavers and hairdryers.
The second bedroom is equipped with a pair single beds, a built in wardrobe, bedside table and chest of drawers.
The third bedroom is equipped with a double bed, a built in wardrobe, bedside table and chest of drawers.
Velux windows in the roof give additional natural light to the stairs and upstairs landing.
The beams have been left exposed throughout the second floor giving a pleasing ambience.
Our house is centrally heated and air conditioned so that it remains comfortable in all conditions. A wood burning stove adds further comfort in the colder seasons.
The village is over 1,000 years old with lots of old architecture and narrow streets. The evenings can be spent walking alongside the Canal du Midi, exploring the village then calling in for an aperitif at one of the two cafés in the main square of the village where you will be able to sit outside, watch the world go by, admire the stunning architecture of the church and pass the time of day with the locals. There are a number of restaurants which give good value for money and the Café de la Grille has a Bistro type menu. All the restaurants and bars are within walking distance.
There are a number of beaches; Valras being the closest is about 25 minutes by car. This has a fine sandy beach with sheltered bathing areas for children and also a playground making it very family orientated.
A recent review of our house:
"Hi Jane,
Thanks, we had a great holiday. The house was perfect. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was very nice. We enjoyed the garden and the jacuzzi. Everything worked perfectly in the kitchen which was well fitted out. The town was lively and pleasant with a choice of restauarants and boulangeries. Overall top marks.
I should add that Mike was very helpful in giving us tips on where to visit and to place to eat.
best regards
John 15.09.2010"

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Facilities

Cable Satellite
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher

Garage
Heating
Jacuzzi
Kitchen

Linen Service
Microwave
Open Fire
Amenity Parking

Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Washer

Our house is a typical mainly stone built Maison de Village close to the centre of the attractive, thriving village of Capestang with lots narrow streets and character. It is on the plain between the Pyrenees and the Massif Centrale and only a short distance to the nearest Mediterranean beaches (25 minutes). Capestang is on le Canal de Midi and although it is popular with tourists it is unspoilt and it retains its old world charm. Very much a "working village" where the main industry of the area is viticulture producing many good wines. The locals are very friendly and hospitable, making a stay here delightful. Local bars and restaurants together with many other amenities Our house is cleaned between lets. Linen and towels are provided. In the garden there is a "Spa Pool" and on the patio a BBQ with garden furniture. Central heating, air con and a wood burning stove are provided.

Activities

Biking
Boating
Playground

Cinema
Horse Riding
Restaurant

Shopping
Tennis
Theater

Zoo/Wildlife

Capestang makes an ideal base to explore the rest of this beautiful region which dates back to pre-Roman times and abounds with historical relics, the nearest being at the Oppidum d'Ensurune (5 kms as the crow flies) which was originally a Roman fortification on a hilltop. The remains of the houses still exist there as well a very good museum.
Later on the village was included in the Cathar region but this ended eventually after it was invaded by the Franks from the north in 1209. Cycles are available for hire from Mellow Velo's.
In Capestang itself there are frescoes dating back to the middle ages, some of the old walls of the village still exist.
The Pyreneees and Massif Centrale are only a short driving distance away.

Travel Options

Nearest Airport : Beziers at 35 kilometers distance;
Nearest Train Station : Beziers at 15 kilometers distance
Nearest Town : Beziers at 15 kilometers distance
Travel Info: There are good transport links with Capestang and the rest of the world. The Beziers West exit of the A9 is just some 15 kms away and the bottom of the A75 is just some 35 kms away. There are airports at Carcassonne, Perpignan and Montpellier, together with Beziers below within an hour's travel by car. Nimes is about 1.5 hours, Toulouse and Girona about 2 hours away. There is a TGV station at Montpellier. There is a bus service from Capestang to Beziers but a car is advisable.

Owner Location Comment

Nestling on the plain between the mountains of the Massife Centrale and the Pyrenees, just 25 kms from from great Mediterranean beaches, Capestang in Languedoc, southern France makes an ideal spot to spend a holiday and explore the surrounding area. It boasts of a Mediterranean climate with 300 sunny days a year on average. Le Canal du Midi passes through the northern edge of the village (about 500 metres from our house) with a "port" where you can go for walks, watch the boats, hire a cycle or eat at the Batellier.
In the tree lined village square there are two cafes where the table from each meet in the middle and tourists and locals alike relax and take refreshment. On a Sunday and Wednesday this is also the venue for the local market and it becomes a veritable meeting place.
Local restaurants in the village are popular with locals and tourists alike and people wishing to eat would be well advised to book a table in advance.
The area stretches well back into the mists of time with many relics still surviving. The Church is most striking being built in 13th century, it was never properly completed. It started with the original dimensions of a cathedral but because of the "Black Death" building had to be cut short, so it ended up truncated. In fact in the middle ages, Capestang was the summer residence of the Bishop of Narbonne.
Some of the original village walls still exist, part of which is only about 100 metres from our house.
Going just a little further afield there is the Oppidum d'Enserune where there are the ruins of a Roman hill top fortification where the lower walls of the houses still exist. There is also an incredible view of what used to be an ancient lake which was drained in the middle ages to produce a dartboard style patchwork of fields. In fact Capestang took its name from this lake as "Cap Etang" Close to here there is a canal tunnel which travels beneath the hill. At nearby Salleles d'Aude a Roman Pottery has been excavated. At the picturesque village of Minerve, originally a Cathar stronghold, there is a museum dedicated to this period of the area's history. At Carcassonne there is famous castle, which although very touristy, is a must see.
Go south to Narbonne and here you can see the Cathedral, many chic shops and an excavation of a Roman road. South of Narbonne there is a safari park. Further south still you travel down to Perpignan and not far after this you come to the Spanish border. If you travel to the east to Narbonne Plage you will travel through "Le Clappe": a small range of limestone hills, rising to about 1000 feet with variously wooded, rugged and shrub terrain. Very picturesque and a great location for a picnic, where you can look down on Narbonne Plage and the sea beyond. Talking of the countryside, this variously wooded, cultivated with vines and some parts natural, resembling the Camargue, then with hills and mountains not too far away.
Round and about especially close to the coastal resorts there are opportunities for horse riding. At the resorts there are opportunities for boating, wind surfing and various other water sports. Boats can be hired on various points of le Canal du Midi and to the south east of Narbonne there is an airfield where various aviation sports can be indulged in, including parachute jumping.
To the east there are the historic towns of Beziers, Pezanas (Noted for Mouliere and its antiques), Agde (where there is water leisure complex)Bouzigues (renowned for its seafood). An hour will get you to Montpellier, very chic, ideal for the ladies to mosey around the shops whilst their husbands relax on the Place de Comedie and the kids can have a ride through the narrow streets on a land train, just to mention but a few attractions in this area and I haven't mentioned Nimes and Arles.

Rental Rates

Price Table

Season Rate

29.10.2011	24.12.2011	350
24.12.2011	07.01.2012	550
07.01.2012	31.03.2012	367
31.03.2012	14.04.2012	550
14.04.2012	16.05.2012	450
16.06.2012	07.07.2012	630
07.07.2012	21.07.2012	735
21.07.2012	01.09.2012	892
01.09.2012	29.09.2012	700
29.09.2012	19.10.2012	475
19.10.2012	21.12.2012	367

Low Season Price:

£350 per Week

High Season Price:

£892 per Week

A deposit of £150 or 10% will be required to confirm the booking.
This will be non refundable if a cancellation is made within 3 months of the booking, prior to this there will be a 50% refund.
Full payment to be made 6 weeks prior to arrival together with a refundable security of £150. This will be returned subject to the premises being left in a state of good order. We will reserve the right to subtract any charges for use of the telephone for calls and line rental at France Telecom rates.
We will accept payment in GBP its equivalent in Euro.
Payments in other currencies will be accepted via PayPal but a 4% surcharge will apply.

Front View of Our House

Towards our House from the Pool

The Lounge towards the Rear

Fully Fitted Kitchen with Granite Work Tops

Main Bathroom

Double Bedroom

Further view of Bathroom

Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom with En Suite

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