Accommodation in Carcassonne, Aude, Languedoc Roussillon, France
Character Gite with Private Pool on Edge of Small Village
Peaceful South-Facing Location with Views of Surrounding Countryside
3 Bedroom Gite and Guest House (3 Guest Rooms)
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The gite is a converted stone-built barn with it's own private parking and fully enclosed terrace and entrance courtyard. It is situated on the southern edge of the small village of Bouisse, which boasts around 55 permanent inhabitants and has it's own château and medieval church. Just on the outskirts there are 3 small lakes with picnic tables and a play area. The lake is stocked with trout and carp and fishing permits are available in season. We are south of Carcassonne and east of Limoux, a town famous for it's sparkling wine, Blanquette de Limoux. Bouisse is surrounded by beautiful hills and pastures where the cows and sheep graze peacefully. Wonderful views of the snow- capped Pyrénées mountains. Numerous walks from the village possible and also cycling on and off-road. We offer evening meals in our guest house, using locally sourced produce where possible and our organically grown vegetables are from our garden. Packed lunches are also available on request.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | Gite | Guesthouse B&B Double En-suite |
Guesthouse B&B Double/Twin |
B&B Children Under 12yrs |
| January 2008 - March 2008 | £300 | 65 euros | 55 euros | 20 euros |
| April 2008 / May 2008 | £345 | 65 euros | 55 euros | 20 euros |
| June 2008 | £495 | 65 euros | 55 euros | 20 euros |
| July 2008 / August 2008 | £600 | 65 euros | 55 euros | 20 euros |
| September 2008 | £495 | 65 euros | 55 euros | 20 euros |
| October 2008 | £345 | 65 euros | 55 euros | 20 euros |
| November 2008 / December 2008 | £300 | 65 euros | 55 euros | 20 euros |
Notes on prices
Evening meals - Evening meals 20 euros per person. Children's menus available on request.
Gîte rental prices have been calculated on an exchange rate of 1.49 euros to the £ in order to safe-guard our UK clients.
Special offer 20% discount for gite rental for last few remaining weeks in August and September.
Changeover day
Changeover day for the gite is Saturday. This may be more flexible out-of-season and for group bookings. Weekends are available in the gite, out of season. The cottage is available from 4pm on the day of arrival and must be vacated by 10am.
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La Coumeto Guest House (Sleeps 6, 3 Bedrooms)
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Bedroom 1 has a double bed, built-in wardrobes and en-suite shower room. Bedroom 2 has a double bed and fitted wardrobe. The bathroom is shared with one other guest room. Bedroom 3 has 2 single beds and is available along with the en-suite bedroom for under 12's staying with their parents as a family room at a reduced rate. Continental breakfast with home made preserves is served in our dining room and evening meals are available by request, either 3 or 4 courses which may be served on our terrace, depending on the weather. We use locally sourced produce where possible and our organic vegetables are from our garden. We can also provide packed lunches for your days out. |
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Notes on accommodation
The guest house is fully central heated, and our large comfortable lounge is also fitted with a log-burning fire for those cooler winter evenings. A TV, DVD player is at your disposal with satellite TV. Off-road parking is provided for our house guests. Baby cot and highchair and stairgate. Cleaning service available for gîte 30 euros.
Outside
The gite has it's own secluded terrace which has garden furniture and a BBQ overlooks the 4x8m pool which is fully enclosed and with a lockable gate. The pool also has a security alarm. There is also a separate sunbathing terrace next to the pool with 6 sun loungers. The pool is shared only with any guests we may have staying in the guesthouse. We have a 1 acre garden where children can play safely, and also a table tennis table.
Coast/Beach
Narbonne and Perpignan are about 70km drive, with some pretty surrounding villages, fishing ports and sandy beaches.
Golf
There are golf courses at Carcassonne, Narbonne and Perpignan.
Special interest holidays
We offer fully guided walking and cycling holidays for small groups, which can include all transport and meals. We also offer wine-tasting holidays with guided tours of some of our numerous local wineries, accompanied by tastings of some of our wonderful local wines, including Corbières, Fitou, Minervois, Malepère, not forgetting the famous Blanquette and Crèmant de Limoux. In the spring we can show you some of our wonderful flora in the surrounding countryside, including rare orchids which are specific to this area of France. Bird watching and art holidays are also available for small groups. We have a huge variety of birdlife here, including eagles, vultures, hoopoes and bee-eaters. All holidays are tailor-made to your specific requirements
Travel
Carcassonne airport is just under an hours drive away. Perpignan airport is 1¼ hour’s drive. Both airports are served by Ryanair direct from many UK airports. Toulouse International airport is 2 hours drive away as is Montpellier. If flying here, a hire car is essential and the airports have offices on-site. For group bookings, airport transfers are available. Calais and Boulogne Ferry ports are 1100km. Caen is 887km. Santander 636km. Good motorway links through France.
Distances
The medieval city of Carcassonne is an hour’s drive and Limoux is 30 mins away. The abbeys of St. Hilaire and Lagrasse are about 45 mins away. There are numerous Cathar Castles within easy reach of the village, ranging from 15 mins to around an hours drive away.The lovely town of Mirepoix about 1¼ hour away and has a huge market every Monday.
Further details
The town of Limoux is the nearest town, and has a number of supermarkets, banks and restaurants. It also has canoe and kayak centres based on the River Aude.
There are a number of restaurants all within a half an hours drive of Bouisse, offering a complete range of cuisine, from pizza to full à la carte regional menus. The village also has daily deliveries of bread. The grocer visits twice a week and the fishmonger; butcher and greengrocer come once a week. There are markets every day of the week in nearby towns and villages. Horse riding is available nearby. In the same village, there are tennis courts which can be booked for you. Cathar Castles are all within easy reach and are too numerous to mention. The hilltop village of Rennes-le-château, which features in the Da Vinci Code is well worth a visit. A day trip to Spain or Andorra is possible.
Booking notes
When booking, 25% deposit is required, which will secure your stay. The remaining balance is due 8 weeks prior to your arrival. Payment can be by cheque or directly into our UK bank account. A receipt will be sent to you. Holiday insurance is recommended.
Guest comments
‘A peaceful week, rocked by the bells of the cows and sheep in the middle of this magnificent and wild countryside. The village is authentic, the inhabitants warm and welcoming. The whole region is majestic. The gîte is cool, inviting, functional, charming and comfortable. The pool temperature is ideal. All this thanks to our hosts who have worked hard to achieve it’
‘We had a great time in Bouisse. The location is great with fabulous terrain and the swimming pool was a great boon for the children. Many thanks for your assistance in making it a great holiday’
‘Thank you for your warm welcome and kindness. The house is very nicely renovated and the bedroom very comfortable. The environment is very relaxing and the region is beautiful. Very good cuisine, varied and tasty. Well done for the wonderful vegetables and fruit from the garden. Bonne continuation’
For booking and further information
Paul and Marian Rooke
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)468 410 928
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