1 Bedroom House in Olonzac

Delightful, attractive 18th century town house with private roof terrace in the centre of Olonzac - fully renovated with exceptional taste! New kitchen and shower room! Wood-burning stove! Ideal for adult couples, sleeps 2 comfortably, 3 possible.  
 
Newly renovated this beautiful 3 storey town house is perfectly located right in the centre of Olonzac, the ‘capital’ of the Minervois wine growing region. Within a minute’s walk, you will be able to soak up the atmosphere of this charming town. Whether you wish to mingle with the locals at the market, which is one of the best in the area, go shopping, enjoy a fine meal at one of the many nearby restaurants or simply relax over a cup of coffee or glass of wine, Olonzac has all you could wish for a memorable French holiday! This one bedroom property has been extensively renovated and decorated with style in mind, whilst retaining its authentic charm. 
 
The house has a wonderful light and relaxing feel to it and has been furnished to a standard seen usually in far more expensive properties. Inside the house you will be greeted by a brand new kitchen and dining area with wood-burning stove on the ground floor. Moving upstairs there is a double bedroom and a shower room on the 1st floor; and on the 2nd floor you will find a sitting room, beyond which you will be able to sit out on the charming private roof terrace and enjoy a glass of wine on a mild French evening.  
 
This small town's bustling centre becomes even more vibrant on Tuesdays as it is market day. If you are looking for something a little more relaxing, then why not take a stroll around pleasant park or the Lac de Jouarres - a beautiful lake ideal spot for reading, fishing, boating, swimming, and wind surfing. Olonzac, only a 45-minute drive from Carcassonne and even less from Narbonne and Beziers, is ideally placed for exploring this lovely region. A 10 minute walk will take you to Homps, where you will find the Canal du Midi, which offers lots of opportunities for walking, cycling or a boat trip as well as relaxing with a drink in one of the many cafes watching the passing boats.  
 
• FREE Wi-Fi Internet access (your laptop required) 
• A welcome pack including locally produced wine and basics will be waiting for you when you arrive.  
* Furnishings are of good quality and all bed linen, towels and beach towels are supplied at no extra charge. 
• Free parking just in front of the house. 
• We can also provide tennis racquets upon request and mountain bikes can be hired.  
 
For the winter months all rooms have electric heating and should you wish to use the open fire, there is a small supplementary charge for the logs, payable direct. 
 
Sorry this is no smoking property except on the roof terrace and is not suitable for pets.

- Free Internet access. - Beach towels, Travel guide books, selection of books, Hair dryer. - BBQ on private roof terrace, and log fire. - Kettle, Iron, Fans. -Furniture: Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 3 -CD player, CD's, and DVD's -Further Details: A welcome pack including locally produced wine and basics will be waiting for you when you arrive. You will be welcomed by a friendly bi-lingual Briton who lives nearby, who will show you around the property and will be happy to give lots of useful advice about how best to enjoy your stay in Olonzac.

The area around the town offers many opportunities for walking and cycling with many interesting villages and the Canal du Midi is just a short bike ride away. In the park in Olonzac, there are tennis courts and a boulodrome. At the Lac du Jouarres, a 5-minute drive away, with its man-made beach, you will be able to swim, fish or wind-surf or simply go for a quiet walk. The Mediterranean beaches at Gruissan or Narbonne Plage 30km offer a wide range of water sports including wind-surfing, sailing and diving. Alternatively there is a swimming pool at the large leisure centre in Narbonne - Espace Liberte. Golfers, meanwhile can enjoy a round at Beziers and Carcassonne - both about a 45-minute drive from the house. 
 
Staying in the heart of the Minervois region, wine-lovers will find numerous chateaux and 'domaines' offering wine-tastings. Many fantastic historical buildings, abbeys and Cathar Castles also to be explored.

• Nearest Airport : Carcassonne at 40 kilometers distance;
• Nearest Train Station : Lezignan-Corbieres at 12 kilometers distance
• Nearest Town : Olonzac at 0 kilometers distance
• Travel Info: By Air - Very easy there's a variety of airports to choose from. Carcassonne & Beziers Airports are the nearest to Olonzac approx 40-50 minutes drive away. Perpignan and Montpellier are both approx one hour’s drive away. Toulouse is another alternative, it is approx 1 hour and 40 minutes drive away, and Girona in Northern Spain is only 2 hours away. Serviced by low cost airlines too such as: www.ryanair.com www.flybe.com www.easyjet.com Directions to the property will be sent upon booking. The nearest motorway junction is No:25 (Lezignan-Corbieres) on the A61 Autoroute des Deux Mers, or junction No:36 Beziers West on the A9. By Train - Narbonne and Carcassonne are the closet main stations, Lézignan-Corbières is only 15 minutes away, but has fewer trains. High speed trains (TGV) go directly to Narbonne and Montpellier from Paris and Lille. Eurostar trains from London connect with these trains. Narbonne also has a motorail terminal with services direct from Calais. Please visit www.raileurope.co.uk for details of the overnight Motorail service to Narbonne (summer months only). We will send you full directions once you have made booking.