Private house for holiday rentals in St Martin des Puits, Nr. Lagrasse, Languedoc Roussillon
Bright and Cheerful Detached Property with Garden, near Lagrasse
Ideal for 2 Couples or a Family. 2 En-Suite Bedrooms. Superb Rural Location for Exploring
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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La Garrigue is a single storey, detached property. Situated in the peaceful hilltop village of St Martin des Puits with its 9th century Romanesque Chapel overlooking the River Orbieu and Gorge. It is a 15 minute drive to the mediaeval town of Lagrasse with its shops, boulangerie restaurants and ATM. Extensive local walking from your front door or just a short drive away. The Mediterranean coast is under an hour away. We are 45 minutes south of Autoroute A61, under 1 hour from Carcassonne and Perpignan Airports and 2 hours from Toulouse and Girona (Spain) Airports. We live in the village ourselves.
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| Rental periods | ||
| 12 July - 30 August 2008 | £330 | |
| 30 August - 20 September 2008 | £245 | |
| 20 September - 25 October 2008 | £215 | |
| 25 October - 4 April 2009 | £190 | plus electricity |
| 4 April - 2 May 2009 | £245 | |
| 2 May - 11 July 2009 | £295 | |
| 11 July - 29 August 2009 | £395 | |
| 29 August - 19 September 2009 | £295 | |
| 19 September - 24 October 2009 | £245 | |
| 24 October - 28 March 2010 | £190 | Plus electricity |
Notes on prices
Prices in UK pounds per week. All prices include electricity and fuel except for winter. For longer bookings, especially over the winter please contact us for special rates. Payment may be in Euros or £ Sterling.
Couples rates available.
Changeover day
Changeover day is flexible.
Your holiday will begin at 5.00pm on the first day of your holiday and finish at 10.00am on the last.
We live in the village and will be there to greet you and return your damage deposit.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed and en-suite shower, toilet and wash basin. Wardrobe and shelf space. Bedside lights. Electric heater Bedroom 2 with twin beds and en-suite shower, toilet and wash basin. Wardrobe and shelf space. Bedside lights. Electric heater |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite shower to both bedrooms with toilet and washbasin. Electric heater. UK electric socket. |
| Kitchen: | Fully equipped kitchen with dining area for 4 people. Full size gas cooker with oven. Fridge/freezer, microwave, automatic washing machine, work surfaces and storage. Kettle, coffee maker. Electric heater. |
| Living Rooms: | Light airy and comfortable with views of the surrounding countryside. Tastefully decorated and furnished. Door opening onto the garden. Equipped with UK satellite TV, DVD, CD/cassette/radio, books, games, and lots of tourist information. Electric heaters. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen and towels, except beach towels are included. Tea towels included. La Garrigue is cleaned between lettings by ourselves. Cleaning can be arranged during longer lets for an extra charge. |
Notes on accommodation
Heating is provided throughout by wall mounted convector heaters. The house is double glazed and well insulated and is perfect for all year use. All the windows have shutters which help to keep La Garrigue comfortably cool during the heat of the summer. All heating costs are included, except in winter.
Included in the cost of your holiday:
All linen except beach towels.
A "Welcome Pack".
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- central heating,
- barbecue
Outside
La Garrigue has a fenced garden with plenty of garden furniture, umbrellas and bar-b-que. Perfect for those al fresco meals, or just lounging about.
Private car parking beside the property.
Coast/Beach
5 minutes walk away are the crystal clear pools of the River Orbieu.
The Mediterranean beach resorts of Narbonne Plage, Gruissan and Port La Nouvelle are all only a 45 minute drive.
Travel
Carcassonne and Perpignan Airports (1 hour drive).
Toulouse and Girona (Spain) Airports (2 hours by Autoroute).
Motor-rail to Narbonne (1 hour drive).
Autoroute A61 (45 minutes away).
Train stations at Narbonne and Carcassonne, but a car is essential.
Distances
Lagrasse, 15 minutes away has commerce, so to does nearby
St Laurent. Lezignan has a superb weekly market as well as a range of supermarkets. It is 30 minutes away
Carcassone, and Narbonne, both big towns with all facilities are 1 hour away.
A good selection of cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes and bugets within half an hours drive.
Further details
St Martin des Puits is in the heart of the dramatic scenery of the hills of the Corbiere, an area steeped in natural and cultural history, with the Cathar strongholds of Termes, Queribus and Peyreperteuse perched precariosly on rocky limestone escarpments. Close by is the mediaval town of Lagrasse with its Abbey. In the valley is the River Orbieu and the Orbieu Gorge. The diversity and aroma of plants especially in the spring and autumn is breathtaking.
La Garrigue is a perfect base from which to explore, either on foot or by car. We have written a comprehensive walking guide and driving guide available in La Garrigue to lead you to some of the less well known secrets of the area.The scenery of the Corbieres, the Montagne Noir, and the ever present Pyrennees. The coastline with its salt marshes. The flat plains of the Minervois and Canal du Midi.
Experience the fabulous colours of the vineyards in October and November. Taste their product all year round!
Visit the Disneyesque city of Carcassonne, the sophistication of Narbonne and Toulouse, the Contempory Art Galleries at Ceret, Banyols or Hammeau du Lac.
Laze on the beaches of the Mediterranean.
Follow one of the many VTT trails.
Visit the weekly markets at Lezignan or Narbonne. A very French experience.
The region has something to offer everyone.
If there are only two of you why not also look at our other property La Rocheuse.
Booking notes
Initial reservation by telephone or Email. This will be held for 10 days, pending receipt of a signed Booking Form, along with a non refundable deposit of 25%, the balance to be paid 6 weeks before the start of your holiday.
A damage deposit of £100 cash is payable on arrival to be refunded on your departure.
Guest comments
"Excellent gite with all the little touches that make a difference" - N and LC. Cheltenham
"Diane and David have gone to a lot of trouble to make La Garrigue a perfect holiday" - B and BW. Surrey
"Two lovely relaxing weeks in perfect surroundings. A lovely gite, well equipped" - D,B,K and RW. Wolverhampton
For booking and further information
Diane and David Davey
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)4 68 43 57 60
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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