Restored Farmhouse on Edge of Quiet Hamlet
Peaseful location,Safe and Tranquil River Bathing 10 minutes.
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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Our house is situated on the edge of the quiet hamlet of St Martin, nestled on a bend in the River Orbieu. It is in the Corbières region of the Languedoc, an area unspoilt by tourism or development in the foothills of the Pyrenees. The 150 year old farmhouse has been sensitively restored and decorated in traditional style, and provides comfortable accommodation for 8 people. It has a large garden and wood , ideal for children to play in, and the immediate area is perfect for long walks, offering fine views and total peace and quiet. The outstanding village of Lagrasse, one of the most beautiful in France, is a 15 minute drive away with its medieval streets, abbey, restaurants, shops, bars and markets selling local produce etc.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 31 March 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £750 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £950 | 7 |
Changeover day
The house is available to rent weekly from Saturday 4.00pm to Saturday 10.00am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Double bedroom (ground floor) with antique brass and iron double bed, and French doors to garden with table and seating. 3 further bedrooms (1st floor) with views of chapel and hills. 1 with double bed and 2 with twin beds. There is also a travel cot. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom (ground floor) with bath, separate shower unit, wc and basin. Shower room (1st floor) with wc and basin. Airing cupboard with washing machine. |
| Kitchen: | Large kitchen/dining room with table seating 10, Godin wood burning stove, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and family area with sofa and coffee table. |
| Living Rooms: | Large living room with big open fireplace, sofa, armchairs, coffe table, desk and bookshelves filled with books. Stereo amplifier and speakers for connection to your personal CD player. |
| Other: | 2 sets of French doors leading to 2 terraces, for outside dining or sunbathing. There is a barbecue and a range of garden furniture. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
There are plenty of duvets and pillows, and linen and towels can be hired at an additional cost of £14 per person. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
The house is about 150 years old and has been renovated and decorated in keeping with its age and traditional style and design, to comfortably sleep 8 guests. The kitchen/dining room was originally the adjoining barn, and maintains the wonderful high ceiling and traditional stone walls. The large table under the huge iron chandelier, provides a focus for family dining or entertaining. There is a highchair and travel cot (kept in bedroom cupboard).
Accessibility
There are two steps up to the front gate and there are two steps from the kitchen to the reception. There are also two steps from the kitchen to the patio/garden. There is also a downstairs double bedroom and bathroom.
Outside
The house is surrounded by garden and woodland with pine and cypress trees ideal for children to play in. The immediate area is perfect for long walks in the hills of the regional forest, covered in wild herbs with fine views and total peace and quiet. There is also a good range of comfortable garden furniture for relaxing on the sunny terraces before strolling to the beautiful river pools to cool off.
Coast/Beach
10 minutes walk from the house there is safe tranquil bathing in the river pools, or there are several Mediterranean beaches to choose from, whether long stretches of sand or family oriented resorts, all within an hours drive.
Skiing
We are close to the ski slopes of the French Pyrenees, and Andora.( 80.0 km)
Travel
45 minutes drive south from Carcassone (Ryanair and autoroute).
Distances
The village Lagrasse with two shops and a good selection of restaurants is 12 km.
Further details
If you fancy a day trip to Spain, the fascinating town of Gerona is only 2 hours drive, as are the Dali Museum in Figueras and Cadaques on the Costa Brava coast. Barcelona is a 3 hour drive.
Booking notes
25% of the rent is payable at the time of booking and the balance is due 8 weeks before the start of the rental period. £200 security deposit is also required, which is returnable after the completion of your holiday.
Guest comments
We've had a fun week here! Hot, 46 degrees! Have enjoyed swimming in the river and catching fish. Visited lots of castles, went climbing and eaten loads. The food here is fantastic, the hot weather and eating outdoors seems to bring out all the flavours. The cookbooks have been great reading. We loved Lagrasse. The windy cobbled streets are perfect for exploring - not too touristy like Carcassonne. Today there was a brass band in the market square, a very french group of musicians, quirky and fascinating to watch.
Overall a great place to stay! Many thanks!! Mathew, Melanie, Charlotte and Robert Gadd, Epsom, Surrey.
We've had a wonderful week here. The swimming was great and the trout are huge! We took the Cathar trail and couldn't believe where people build castles, truly amazing! This is a lovely area, so relaxing and peaceful. Thank you for allowing others to share this wonderful gite! James Bricknall and family, Melbourne.
Your house is a delight. Prof. Roger Teichmann, Oxfo
House swap
House swap considered.
Owner profile
About the owner
We have had a home in France for twenty years now, first in the Vendee and then our search for somewhere near the Mediterranean unspoilt by development and tourism brought us to the beautiful hills of the Corbieres. We are surrounded by wild country,delightful villages and wine Chateaux, in a lovely area steeped in Cathar history. As artists/artisans we have really enjoyed transforming what was an empty, old farmhouse into a comfortable, light and rather lovely home that we visit several times a year with our four children.
Year purchased: 2000
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We love the fact that when we are at our house we are surrounded by nature and opposite the house is the most beautiful chapel which by many accounts the crusaders would stop at to worship.
Unique benefits of the property
We love to swim in the nearby river, spend days at the beach and visit the many fascinating places in the region. We sometimes pop to Spain for lunch and visit historic Girona, with its beautiful historic centre. Barcelona is also only three hours away. You can also stroll in the hills behind our house, whilst absorbing the intoxicating smells of the the wild herbs.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR48
Contact Name:
Pauline Fox
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 07776370788
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