4 Bedroom Manor in Mirepoix

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Welcome to our peaceful self catering luxurious Manor, away from it all, a true country home with a soul, full of charm and character. Former residence of the Duke of Levis Mirepoix, this luxurious property has been stylishly restored to offer you the best summer holiday in romantic surroundings in the south of France.
Hidden in a picturesque village by a lake of sandy beaches, discover this unique family home. Its charm, history and magical gardens will rejuvenate you and provide an idyllic stay away from it all in Mediterranean climate.
This stylish Manor dating from the 18th century, used to be healing place and stopover for pilgrims on their way to St Jacques de Compostelle. IIt also used to shelter five nuns. Lovingly restored to preserve its authenticity with parquet floors, monumental ebony staircase, original tiles and fireplaces, this luxurious holiday home will take you back to the time of the Cathars who left a deep imprint here and will give you long lasting memories. All the bedrooms have high ceilings and large dimensions, overlook the garden and castle and are furnished with original antiques.
Benoite, on the ground floor, is next to the garden. Decorated in pink toile de Jouy, it is wheelchair accessible.
Adèle is a green ensuite double room in Japanese print fabric.
Aponine has the original furniture and bed from the time of the pilgrims to St Jacques de Compostelle.
Alice is a large Suite with standing-in dressing room, own sitting-room, silk ciel de lit overlooking the castle. It has its own hidden safe from the time of the convent sheltering the nuns.
Supplementary beds and cots available upon request.
Egyptian cotton bedlinen provided.

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The house opens onto a large walled-in garden; a sanctuary for birds and butterflies, it is ornamented with huge trees such as a several century old lime tree and a 13th century shrine linked to Montsegur. A large entrance hall with tiled floors leads to a vast fully fitted kitchen with all amenities.Typically French, overlooking the garden, it has everything from every day use to fine china from Limoges , silver cutlery and damas tablecloths. On the ground floor are also a study and an ensuite bedroom, a living-room and dining-room in antique Chinese furniture and crystal chandeliers from Baccarat, a library containing rare books on Catharism, Asian wisdom and Tibetan philosophy. All bedrooms upstairs have great comfort, special charm and atmosphere, overlooking the huge lime tree, palm tree of the garden and the castle of the village. Our family home offers ultimate serenity and intimacy while close to everything. The Presbytère has many more secrets to reveal in time !

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A haven of peace in large walled-in garden, our home is located outside a peaceful village with all amenities: baker, café, greengrocer, post-office, restaurants, tennis court, night market in summer, medieval festivals. Wonderful walks from the presbytère door in unspoilt nature with scenic views of the Pyrenees. 2 minutes drive from the lake of Montbel with beach for swimming, bike-hire, horse-riding and walking. 10 minutes drive from Mirepoix for Monday market, festivals, restaurants etc. 20 minutes from Pyrenees ski-stations of Monts D'olmes and famous Montsegur castle in Cathar country. 30 minutes from medieval cite of Carcassonne and golf course. Andorra and Mediterranean coast easily accessible for days out.

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Price Table				Season Rate
1 November 18 December 500 euros 19 December 1 January 950 euros 1 January 15 May 500 euros 16 May 3 July 600 euros 3 July 29 August 1400 euros				Low Season Price:	€500 per Week
				High Season Price:	€1,200 per Week

A 50 per cent deposit is required on booking. Balance of payment is due 4 weeks before holiday starts by bank transfer. Water,gas, satellite TV and broadband access included in rent. Electricity charged at cost by meter. Linen and beach towels included weekly. Weekly maid service available. French classes and aromatherapy on request. Longer term rental considered.

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