Luxury Apartment overlooking the River Aude
With a Beautiful View of the Historic Town of Limoux
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Maison du Pont is a luxury apartment, set in an original stone-built house, with a balcony overlooking the river Aude and medieval town of Limoux. From here, wander over the bridge to the square to find traditional French shops, bars and restaurants. Relax and enjoy the local food and wines, often entertained by musicians bringing together their own mix of French and Catalan cultures. Situated in the heart of the Languedoc, close to Spain and the Pyrenees, the climate is warm in summer, with crisp, cold winters, and sunshine for most of the year. There are quaint medieval villages, Cathar castles, tumbling rivers and stunning views of the mountains. Outdoor activities include hiking and cycling, as well as a well-organised range of water sports. Close to the Pyrenees, there's skiing in winter, and the opportunity to join in with the Fecos, when dancers in Pierrot costumes circle the square in a carnival unique to this lovely town.
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| Rental periods | |
| January - March 2010 | £325 |
| April - June 2010 | £340 |
| July / August 2010 | £360 |
| September - December 2010 | £340 |
Notes on prices
Weekly rental is payable in UK Pounds or Euros, reduced on request for under 4 nights. Additional charges of £15 (17 euros) each bedroom for linen and towels.
Changeover day
Changeover day flexible, according to availability. Arrival time after 4pm, departure by 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with 6ft bed. Bedrooms 2 and 3 with double beds. All large, attractive rooms with built-in wardrobes. |
| Bathrooms: | First floor: Bathroom with bath, basin, bidet and separate shower. Separate wc. Second floor: Bathroom with basin, bidet, wc. |
| Kitchen: | Spacious kitchen/dining room, with ceramic hob, built-in oven and microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, supplied with a complete range of kitchen equipment. The dining area is furnished with a traditional french oak table and chairs. |
| Utility Room: | Large room with sink and washing machine, additional storage space, iron and ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | Modern lounge with 2 sofas and armchairs. TV/DVD, CD and radio with a collection of DVDs. Patio doors lead to the balcony with outdoor table and chairs. |
| Other: | The main rooms in the apartment are on the first floor, with a large hall and staircase leading to the second floor. There is also a large ground floor store room for bikes and pushchairs. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Apartment thoroughly cleaned before and after every guest. Linen and towels available for an additional £15 each bedroom. |
Notes on accommodation
Apartment heated throughout the winter.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- central heating,
- cot,
- high chair
Outside
Balcony with table and chairs leading off from the lounge.
Plenty of parking available close to the house.
Coast/Beach
The Mediterranean coast is just over an hour's drive from Limoux, where there are lovely beaches at Narbonne, Perpignan, and the sea fishing port of Gruissan, which also has some very good seafood restaurants. Collioure is a beautiful coastal town, popular with artists such as Picasso and Matisse, and there's an art museum and galleries to visit as well.
Golf
Carcassonne Golf Club is about 30 minutes drive from Limoux. Built to international standard, with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, the club is visitor friendly, with reasonable green fees, and open all year.
Golf course: 18 Holes, Par 71, 5,800 metres.
Reservations for tee off time: Tel. +33 (0)6 13 20 85 43
Skiing
The fabulous scenery and gentle slopes of the Pyrenees are the perfect place to enjoy winter sports.
There are good downhill ski resorts at Ax-les-Thermes and Font Romeu, both about 1hr 30mins drive from Limoux.
The nearest ski station is Chioula, about 1hr 15mins drive from Limoux, with very good cross country skiing and snowshoe trails, at an altitude of around 1,500 metres.
All equipment is available for hire.
Travel
Airports at Carcassonne 25km, Toulouse 100km, Perpignan 100km, all served by low cost airlines.
Main line railway station at Carcassonne 25km, with a local train station at Limoux.
Driving time from the channel ports is around 12hrs, with an overnight stop recommended.
Use of car essential.
Distances
Alet les Bains 8kms.
St Hilaire 12kms.
Rennes les Bains 24kms.
Quillan 28kms.
Castelnaudry 40kms.
Montségur 65kms.
Peyrepertuse 75kms.
Further details
Limoux is surrounded by interesting places to visit, including the medieval walled city of Carcassonne, Cathar castles at Montségur and Peyrepertuse, and the lovely spa towns of Rennes les Bains and Alet les Bains. Any trip out will take you through stunning countryside, with hillsides covered in vineyards that produce some of the most famous wines in the Languedoc, including Blanquette de Limoux, first discovered at the Abbaye de St Hilaire, and believed to be the oldest Brut in the world. A wine tasting tour of the region is highly recommended, as there are a great many small vineyards that will happily provide a degustation for visitors. The river Aude gives an ideal opportunity to join in with a range of water sports. Quillan is the biggest base in the area, with canoes and kayaks available for hire, and the chance to try out rafting on one of the fast flowing stretches of river. The Canal du Midi is worth a visit, with day trips leaving from Castelnaudry, where you can sit back and enjoy the scenery while passing by the historic city of Carcassonne. Please contact the owner for more information and photos on these and other activities and places to visit in the area.
Booking notes
Non-refundable deposit of £100 per week required on booking.
Balance to pay 6 weeks before visit.
Guest comments
8 March 2010, Christine and Steve Lee wrote: "Hi Sue,
arrived back today and just wanted to say how delighted we were by the apartment - what a lovely ambience it has, and the views from the balcony - day and night- were just a delight! We even caught some of the carnival Saturday morning. So pleased with it, normally the internet is "flattering" but in your case it was the other way round- even nicer than it appeared on the web! If the house we put an offer in doesn't go through we will certainly be back! Thank you - the children also loved it!"
House swap
House swap considered.
Owner profile
About the owner
I live in the south of England with my husband Roger, and with both of us retired we have plenty of time for visits to Limoux. As with anyone coming to the Languedoc, there are just so many things to do and see here. We've finally organised a wine tour for ourselves and some friends to several of the 'domaines' with 'dégustation' on offer! Did you know that the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France produces more wine than the whole of Australia! We have a busy 2010 coming up, as apart from our trips to Limoux, there's an autumn holiday to New Zealand, taking advantage of a house swap from a couple who are planning a trip to Europe, with an extra special visit to Limoux!
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose an apartment in this location
I bought my apartment seven years ago and have been there many times, never running out of new things to see or do. The simple, natural beauty of the Languedoc never fails to fascinate me, and over the past 3 years I know my guests have felt the same, with one in particular describing it as ‘just magical’.
Unique benefits of the property
Luxurious accommodation in a wonderful location, where the whole region is steeped in history, and the countryside is covered in vineyards, fields of yellow sunflowers, roadside poppies, providing a huge choice of outdoor activities, stretching from the Pyrénees to the Mediterranean coast.
For booking and further information
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Sue Thomas
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1794 522440
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7877 311558
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