Stone Cottage with Private Roof Terrace and Mountain Views
Peaceful Location, Horse Riding and Good Walking near the Village
Sleeps 2.1 large bedroom
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Lovely stone cottage in foothills of Pyrenees, beautiful location in small village. The hot springs treatment center at Rennes-les-Bains, a local riding school, historic cathar sites and the famous church at Rennes-le-Chateau are all nearby. The house has a lovely living area with beamed ceiling and open chimney and great views from the large roof terrace.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 May 2010 - 31 May 2010 | £350 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2010 - 30 June 2010 | £360 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2010 - 30 September 2010 | £370 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2010 - 31 October 2010 | £360 | 7 |
Changeover day
Flexible changeover day.
Arrival time also flexible but by arrangement.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Large bedroom with king sized bed opening onto private south facing roof terrace. Cotton bed linen provided. wooden floor. beamed ceiling in eaves of property. |
| Bathrooms: | Lovely tiled shower room with wash basin and wc. |
| Kitchen: | Well equipped open plan kitchen along east wall of large living area. Dishwasher, Electric oven, gas hob, fridge, storage cupboards toaster, kettle, crockery, cutlery, coffee pots, glasses etc dining table. Well equipped for proper cooking if in the mood! |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, tumble dryer. |
| Living Rooms: | Large living/dining area, beamed ceiling, open chimney, wood burning stove. Double sofa-bed, easy chairs dining table. TV for use with multi region video player and DVD player. Film and book collection for guest use. |
| Other: | There is an room off the main living area in which ironing board, iron, vacuum cleaner, sun-lounger are stored. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Cotton bed linen and towels are included. The property is self catering. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board tv internet access |
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Notes on accommodation
The house is situated opposite the fountain in the village square of a small village in the foothills of the Pyrenees. It is a tranquil spot and an ideal place to relax. It has whitewashed stone walls and wooden floors throughout and the exposed beams give it a lovely rustic feel. The house has home comforts, books and films which are available for the visitor to use.
Outside
Large private south facing roof terrace enjoying spectacular views, perfect for sunbathing or dining outside. Equipped with wooden outdoor table and chairs.
There are sun loungers available in the house. The views from the terrace are beautiful at all times of the day, the night sky is really something to see.
Coast/Beach
Arque lake is 15mins drive for bathing and picnics, also swimming holes in rivers are within walking distance and very popular in the summer months.
The coast is approximately an hour and a half drive. This will get you to the coastal stretch between Perpignon and Narbonne where many good beaches, restaurants and local markets can be found.
Golf
There is a lovely golf course in Carcassonne at Carcassonne Golf Club (50 mins drive from the house). 18 holes par 71 5,800 meters course. It is visitor friendly and you can book by phone.
Travel
The nearest airport is Carcassonne (50 mins drive) and then Perpignon 1 1/2 hours.
Toulouse airport is 2 hours drive.
A car is essential in the area as there is no public transport available.
Distances
The nearest village is Rennes-les-bains, 5 mins by car, where there is a hot springs treatment center and outdoor heated swimming pool. There is a bar and a couple of nice restaurants.
Couiza, Rennes-le-chateau,Quillan,Esperaza and Limoux are all within 15-30 mins by car and have their own sights, market days restaurants, bars, shopping, nightspots etc.
Further details
Sougraigne has the Ecluse au Soleil hotel which has a lovely terrace bar and restaurant. It is possible to book a meal in the evening or go for a drink on the terrace in season.
The nearest shops, restaurants and bars are in Rennes-les-Bains and Couiza, there's a cash machine at the post office in Cuiza.
There are mobile shops (bread, patisserie, charcouterie) that come to the village on specific days (details at the house). The nearest supermarket is just outside Couiza (15 mins drive). There are many excellent wine co-ops in the area and an organic wine producer can be found on the road to Limoux (20 mins drive). Carcassonne is the nearest city. The old town and medieval cité is definitely worth visiting.
Booking notes
A third deposit on booking. Balance to be cleared not later than 6 weeks before arrival.
Guest comments
Really enjoyed our week here, it's a wonderful cottage in beautiful surroundings. Felt very at home, the kitchen is excellent and we spent the week eating a lot and drinking wine on the terrace.
Vicky and john - 2010
A great week exploring a new area of France; the drive to Perypertuse through the stunningly beautiful Gorge de Galamus- WOW
Sitting on the terrace one evening I saw my first shooting star along with a whole array of stars, planets and even the milky way. It was so clear you felt you could reach out and touch it.
A lovely week
Lesley and Jo 2010
Loved Alet-les-Bains quietly understated medieval village; Sunday market at Esperaza - don't miss it! Trip to Castel Negre paid great dividends. Thank you for the use of this lovely cottage which has a very comfy bed!
Doug and Jane 2010
Your lovely house and Sougraigne were just perfect. The people we encountered were invariably kind and friendly despite our poor French
Con lynch and Betty O'Donoghue 2010
House swap
House swap considered.
Owner profile
About the owner
I am self employed and life in London can get quite hectic, so I love the chance to enjoy a different pace of life. The gorgeous countryside, local events and the relative quiet I find when I visit my cottage helps restore the batteries!
Why the owner chose a home in this location
I bought my house because I was looking for a retreat somewhere, a place where I could unwind from hectic London life. The village is so pretty and the surrounding countryside so beautiful, I feel very lucky to have found it. There are so many things to do.There are numerous footpaths to explore, many a day can be spent hiking locally with a packed lunch! Also nearby are colourful markets, ancient Cathar sites not to mention the mysteries surrounding the church at Renne's le Chateau. In the summer months there are music events, village fêtes and film festivals to look out for. Unwinding and sampling the great local wines and produce while relaxing on the terrace is how I spend a lot of my time there! Exploring French life is great fun and the pace of life in the country is lovely.
Unique benefits of the property
The airport is only 50 minutes away and the Ryanair flight gets me to the house in the early afternoon. I sometimes get a treatment at the natural hot spring health spa in Rennes les Bains during my stay. They have a swimming pool which is filled with warm spring water and is a nice alternative to the local lakes and rivers - The hot spring actually pours out into the river and its healing properties can be enjoyed by all! The coast is an hour and a half's drive and makes a great day out. There are numerous books and films at the house and the quiet that descends as evening comes in is quite remarkable. You rarely see the night sky in all it's glory if you live in a busy city and spending a few hours on the terrace with a glass of wine looking at the stars is a lovely way to relax.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR289
Ms Clare Kenny
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)2076 075 069
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