4 bedroom house in Maquens, Nr. Carcassonne, Aude, Languedoc-Rousillon
Secluded Private Heated Pool, Close to Carcassonne, France
10 Mins from Airport and Old Cité, Reduced Prices for Lower Occupancy
Sleeps 8/10 (4 Bedrooms)
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This is a comfortable and very well equipped house with a private garden and secluded heated pool. Being only 10 minutes from Carcassonne Airport it is in within easy reach of the sea and the mountains and in the heart of wine making and Cathar country.
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| Rental periods | Up to 6 people | Up to 10 people |
| January - April 2008 | £560 | £700 |
| May 2008 | £640 | £800 |
| June 2008 | £720 | £900 |
| July / August 2008 | £995 | £1215 |
| September 2008 | £765 | £965 |
| October - December 2008 | £560 | £800 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Negotiable for lower occupancy and late bookings.
Changeover day
Changeover day is flexible so that you can take advantage of bargain flights. The house will be available from 16.00 and we ask that you vacate by 10.00 on your day of departure.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1, ground floor twin beds. Bedroom 2, twin beds, en-suite shower and wc. Bedroom 3, twin beds. Bedroom 4, 2 bunks - walk through room. |
| Bathrooms: | Ground floor: Bathroom with shower over, WC. Separate wc. 1st floor: En suite shower room to bedroom 2. |
| Kitchen: | Cooker, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster and kettle. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine and tumble dryer. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious lounge with 3-piece suite, television, DVD and stereo. Dining room comfortably seats 6 (8 at a squeeze), adjoining conservatory with table and 4 chairs. |
| Other: | Storage room behind garage used for garden furniture and pool toys, plenty of space for bicycles or other equipment that you might bring or hire. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen (not swimming towels) are included. The house will be cleaned at the end of your visit and fresh linen will be provided weekly. Maid service not available. |
Notes on accommodation
Strictly no smoking. There is Broadband access available by prior arrangement (additional cost of 10 euros a week). There is a phone which can be used for incoming and outgoing calls. Cost of calls will be deducted from deposit.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- telephone,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pool heating
Accessibility
The ground floor bedroom and inside accommodation is suitable for someone with limited mobility, however it is not ideal for a wheelchair because of a step into the house at the front door and out through the conservatory also the bathroom and bedroom have standard width doorways.
Outside
The front garden and driveway provides parking for up to 3 vehicles. The pool measures 8m x 5m and is completely secluded; it is heated and available from May to October. There is a selection of sun beds, chairs and tables for outside use. Standalone charcoal barbecue available. At the back of the house is an orchard with almond, cherry, fig and plum trees. The whole property is fenced and 'childproof'.
Coast/Beach
The house is less than an hour's drive from the Mediterranean. The seaside town of Gruissan boasts unusual houses built on stilts and wonderful freshly cooked fish. Narbonne Plage is a modern resort with its huge beach and broad promenade.
To the East of Narbonne you will find miles of sand beaches.
Close at hand (15 minutes from the house) is the beach at Carcassonne's own lake, Lac Cavayere, which offers water sports and swimming.
Golf
The Carcassonne golf course is 10 minutes drive away and is stunning. You will have your breath taken away by the gradient of the first hole and then by the scenery on the remaining 17! The Mazamet course is equally stunning - approx 50 minutes drive.
See owners web site (link at bottom of page) for links to these courses.
Travel
Maquens is 10 mins drive from Carcassonne airport and the A61 Autoroute.
Ryanair flies into Carcassonne from Stansted, East Midlands, Liverpool, Dublin, Shannon and Charleroi. For details visit the Ryanair website.
Toulouse, Montpellier, and Perpignan airports are easily accessible with a variety of airlines.
Car hire is available at all these airports, and is highly recommended.
Distances
To the south you have the Pyrenees, with easy access to Andorra, and Spain via local motorways. Many places of interest are easily accessible for day visits such as Limoux, home of beautiful wines; the Black Mountains steeped in Cathar history with the towns of Revel, Sorreze and Saissac; the Canal du Midi with its historical locks and boat trips; Mirepoix with its medieval market square; and the medieval cite of Carcassonne, a world heritage sight.
Further details
Additional activities (for the active!) include: a go-kart track near Carcassonne airport, a high ropes route through the trees provides over an hour of terror near Lac Cavayere, canoeing/kayaking 40 minutes away, bird park 10 minutes away (well worth a visit I am told), caves all over the place!
Booking notes
Prices shown are for the property per week, and include all bed and bathroom linen. A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking with the final balance due 8 weeks before your holiday. A refundable breakage deposit of £250 is also required, which will be returned after inventory and phone bill have been checked.
Guest comments
We had a fantastic holiday and your gite is fab! It's well situated with complete privacy in the pool area and very well equipped. Chloe & David August 08.
Just wanted to say what a great holiday we had. Your house is lovely and was perfect for us. Maggie Bradley Aug 08.
House swap
House swap considered. Any location - need only sleep 2 but in comfort!
For booking and further information
Ken or Mary Payne
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1778 345031
Mary
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7917 034552
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