5 bedroom B&B in Pepieux, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon
Beautifully Restored 18th Century Coaching Inn with Sunlit Courtyard Garden
On the Edge of the Village Square, Private Pool
5 Guest Suites
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We can create a package ‘just for you’ so, whether you’re thinking of taking the whole family away for a special occasion or just to relax together and spend some quality time, look no further. Our rooms are flexible enough to accommodate a wide variety of different family combinations so please let us know what works best for you and we’ll do our best to make everyone comfortable. There are loads of things to see and do, with the Black Mountains, the Haut Languedoc National Park and facilities for walking, fishing, wine tasting, tennis, horse riding, lake swimming (life-guarded in high season) and boating/canoeing practically on the doorstep. The medieval Cité at Carcassonne and the fortified village of Minerve are within half a hour. Narbonne, Beziers and the Mediterranean coast with its fabulous beaches are all within 40 mins drive, as are the lagoons of Bages and Leucate, offering wind and kite surfing.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | per room per night, B&B (2-5 persons) |
whole house as a fully catered service |
| 10 April 2008 - 31 December 2008 | 65 - 120 euros | from 3000 euros per week |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week fully catered or per room per night B&B.
We offer a mix of B&B and fully catered weeks where the whole house is taken by one party and cooking and cleaning services are provided.
Changeover day
Catered lets are generally available Saturday to Saturday although other periods may be available so it's always worth asking us.
Check-in time is normally 4-7pm on day of arrival and we ask our guests to check out by 10am on the day of departure.
Notes on accommodation
The house is centrally heated in winter and all bedrooms have ceiling fans to ensure a comfortable night's sleep in summer.
We are child friendly with the family suite and ground floor bedroom (bedroom 5) being particularly suitable for guests with smaller children. The twin room is suitable for older children, Bedrooms 1 & 2 are mini-suites on the second floor and are not suitable for children.
Accessibility
Whilst we are not specifically adapted for guests with mobility problems, our ground floor bedroom has a walk in shower cabinet with small seat and all communal areas, including the courtyard garden, are accessible to guests who are less mobile. If you have mobility problems, please talk to us to see if what we offer is right for you.
Outside
The sunlit swimming pool and terrace are completely enclosed and situated within the walled courtyard garden, providing added security. Sun loungers, umbrellas and garden furniture are provided for guests to relax both on the pool terrace and in the garden. The outside dining terrace has been converted from the old stables and provides a relaxed 'inside/outside' dining experience to sample the wonderful food and wine of the Languedoc. We have a table tennis table and a basketball hoop at the house and space for ball games are available right outside the house. Tennis is also available in the village but is subject to prior arrangement. There is plenty of well-lit parking right outside the front door.
Coast/Beach
The nearest Mediterranean beaches are Narbonne plage and Valras plage, both classic french beach resorts set along 10km of beautiful flat sand (cleaned every day) with activity areas for children, restaurants, shops, and a myriad of other activities. Both are 40 mins drive from the house, and make a wonderful day out. The nearest lake beach is 5 mins from the house at Lac de Jouarres.
Golf
The nearest golf course is at Carcassonne which is half an hour away. Guest members are welcome and those in the know tell us that no-one plays to their handicap as the course is quite challenging!
Special interest holidays
New for 2008, we are running learn to paint holidays with respected artist and sculptor Jane Hummer. If you have ever looked at a scene or an event and thought 'I'd love to be able to paint that', then this is the getting started course you've been looking for. Jane will teach basic techniques which can then be practiced to create a unique record of your holiday - there will be plenty of time to practice new-found skills each day whilst enjoying the calm and peace of the area. For those who wish to improve their technique we are delighted to offer painting holidays lead by Frank Stannard. Walking weeks featuring a local guide who will take our guests 'off the beaten' track and show them some of the hidden treasures of the Minervois. Birdwatching breaks to enjoy some the the amazing birdlife here in the Minervois.
Full details of all our special interest holidays are available on our website. Please tell us if you'd like to try something not currently available.
Travel
How to get here:
By air:
Ryanair to Carcassone & Beziers (30/45 minutes drive)
Ryanair, Flybe and BMI Baby flights to Perpignan (1 and a quarter hours drive).
Easyjet flights to Toulouse and Montpellier (1 and a half hours drive).
BA flights to Toulouse.
By road:
Allow 2 days to drive from the channel ports, the village ofPépieux is on the D52, off the D11 near Olonzac north-east of Carcassonne.
By train:
TGV rail link to Béziers, Narbonne and Carcassonne.
Car hire is recommended.
Distances
The house is on the edge of the village square with small shops, post office and church. Pepieux is 5 mins from Lac de Jouarres and Olonzac, 15 mins from Minerve and the start of the Haut Languedoc National Park, 30/45 mins from Carcassonne, Narbonne, Beziers and the Mediterannean beaches, 1 hour 30 mins from Montpellier, Toulouse, Perpignan and the Spanish border and 3 hours from Barcelona.
Further details
The nearest bank is in Olonzac, 5 mins drive away and there is a wide selection of restaurants available within 5-10 mins drive. There is a cafe and small restaurant in the village.
Booking notes
A 30% deposit is required to confirm the booking, with the balance paid 8 weeks before arrival. We accept payment by cheque in euros drawn on a bank in France, International funds transfer or payment via Paypal, if Paypal is used we are forced to charge a 4% handling fee as that's what the system charges us!
Guest comments
"Our trip was great. We stayed in a very nice B&B in Brittany. The rest of the time was in hotels, some good, some not so good. Our stay at Le Vieux Relais was definitely the highlight for Joan and I. It even beat the 5 star hotel where we stayed in Vichy. It was really wonderful staying with you - I felt very comfortable and at home. The food was also exceptional. Thank you so much. I will return and also recommend you to all my friends."
One of the nicest testimonials we have received is from a mum who works full time and has three lively teenage sons who said that it was lovely ‘not to have to do the thinking’ about what to eat!
For booking and further information
Valerie & Mike Slowther
Tel: (France) +33 (0)4 68 91 69 29
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