2 Bedroom Gite in Vallée de la Lèze

The two beautiful gîtes of Petite Cantinelle, provide a high standard of accommodation and the perfect rural escape, whether activity based or for pure relaxation. Gîte Mélanie and Gîte Ménezil form part of the same building with each gîte sleeping a maximum of 4 people. Both may also be booked as a single unit for a maximum of 8 people - connected by adjoining double doors.
So - Why Stay With Us? Here's our top 7 reasons......

1. Great Value for Money ! Rental prices from 300-550 €uros per gîte (4 pers.) per week,including electricity, gas and linen. Superior quality gîtes, extensively equipped.
2. Easy To Get Here - low-cost airlines fly to both Toulouse and Carcassonne only one hour away. Regular flights from the UK, Eire, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Italy and Belgium.
3. Fabulous Base - explore lakes (Lac de Mondeley as featured in Sunday Times Summer 100 List Jan 2010), mountains, Tour de France cycle routes, Cathar legends and prehistoric sites – all within the beautiful Natural Regional Park of the Ariège Pyrénées.
4. Terrific Outdoor Activities - for example: mountain walks, cycling, golf, canoeing,white water rafting, paragliding, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking and hot air ballooning.
5. Unique Opportunities - to visit and explore Europe’s largest caves, grottos and underground rivers.
6. Relaxed Pace of Life – rural setting with nearby ‘bastide’ towns and castles all steeped in Medieval history. visit local markets, festivals and events.
7. Wonderful Ariège Cuisine – a real Gourmets dream. With local specialities of Cassoulet, Foie Gras, Saucisse de Toulouse, Duck, and delicious mountain dishes like Tartiflette and fruit filled Croustades.

Come and experience the real, unspoilt French countryside and way of life!

Please note: The facilities in each gite vary slightly - please see our own website for full, up-to-date details www.cantinelle.co.uk. In addition to the listed facilities our guests have the use of private garden areas, outdoor dining, BBQ, bikes, and outdoor games. The gîtes are located in a rural setting surrounded by agricultural land but are within easy reach (approx 10 mins by road) of all the services of Varilhes, Foix and Pamiers.

A couple of extra activities popular in the Ariège Pyrénées and avialble locally are Paragliding and Hot Air Ballooning. In addition we have some of the largest caves and grottos in Europe nearby - including a sub-terranian river (Labouiche). There are many Cathar sites and Castles within easy reach and a good selection of outdoor activity centres. Hundreds of walks and spectacular views, great food and wine and friendly locals!!

• Nearest Airport : Toulouse at 75 kilometers distance;
• Nearest Train Station : Varilhes at 8 kilometers distance
• Nearest Town : Varilhes at 8 kilometers distance