Village House in Puilaurens
Nestling in the Foothills of the Pyrenees in the Aude Region
Sleeps 6 + Baby (3 Bedrooms)
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Holiday gite in the tiny hamlet of Puilaurens, perfectly placed between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea. Escape the busy tourist resorts and discover a lesser known area of France with it's spectacular backdrop of mountainous peaks. Puilaurens is a romantic idyll in a picturesque setting with it's own Cathar Castle perched high above watching down on you. It is an ideal base to explore rural France, discover more about the Languedoc-Roussillon region and to savour the local wines. Our aim is to make you feel you are home from home. We try to provide everything you could need in equipment and comfort, from cooking a gourmet meal, to a quiet evening in front of the television or listening to music.
The River Boulzane runs though the village and offers peace and tranquillity. The whole area is one of peaks, gorges, valleys and spectacular scenery. Both the Mediterranean Sea and Ski-resorts are about an hour's drive away.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 23 March 2012 | £250 | 5 | ||
| 24 March 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £365 | 5 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 7 September 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 26 October 2012 | £365 | 5 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 14 December 2012 | £250 | 5 |
Notes on prices
There is a £25/week reduction for couples or single occupancy between 14 April and 15 September 2011.
Changeover day
Any day changeover.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Bedroom 3 with double bed. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom on top floor with shower, hand basin and wc. Hand basin on 1st floor. Hand basin and wc on ground floor. |
| Kitchen: | Gas/electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine and freezer. |
| Living Rooms: | Open plan Living/dining area. Dining table seating 6, booster seat, large sofa, 2 easy chairs, Sky TV with UK channels and video, Stereo system, games, books etc. |
| Other: | Dressing room or room for cot on top floor opposite main double bedroom, with small balcony. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bed linen provided but not towels, unless by prior arrangement at small additional cost. The house is cleaned prior to arrival. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv telephone central heating room fans cot barbecue |
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Accessibility
As the house is on 3 floors with wooden staircases, it is probably not ideal for those with mobility problems.
Outside
Sunny terrace with table, chairs and BBQ. Garden up the road with picnic bench.
Coast/Beach
The Mediteranean beaches are about an hours drive away. There are numerous sandy beaches to choose from from Canet-Plage, St Cyprien and Argeles, with an Aquapark between St Cyprien and Argeles. Head slightly north of Perpignan and take the road past Le Barcares to Leucate Plage. This has a long sandy beach which doesn't get too crowded. Or venture further south to Collioure, Port-Vendres and when you get closer to Banyuls the beaches become smaller and less commercialised.
Skiing
The ski resorts of Mijanes and Formigueres are between 45 minutes and an hour's drive away.
Travel
Flights to Perpignan, Carcassone, Beziers, Nimes, Montpelier with Ryanair from London Stansted/Luton or East Midlands. Between 45 minutes and 2 and a quarter hour's drive. From Gatwick to Toulouse - 2 hours drive. To Barcelona or Gerona in Spain - 2 - 3 hours drive. Car Hire is recommended. Ferry - Portsmouth to Le Havre. Almost all autoroute. About 10 hours drive. The Ferry to Santander in Spain is about a 5 hour drive over the Pyrenees. Euro Tunnel - Folkestone to Dover. About 13 hour drive.
Distances
Nearby Lapradelle - 1 mile (10-15 minutes walk) has a bar, 2 restaurants and small general stores. Axat, which is a 10 minute drive has more shops and a bank, or take the road cut through the hills to Quillan for a wider range of restaurants, shops and bars.
Further details
The Castle at Puilaurens was one of a ring of fortresses used during the crusade against the Cathars. There are 8 castles in the Aude region. You can walk up to the Castle at Puilaurens, which takes about three quarters of an hour. The views when you get to the castle are well worth the effort.
Your stay can be as active or as quiet as you want it. There are numerous opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, canyoning, climbing, cycling, riding, ski-ing and walking.
There are lakes for swimming at Puivert (30 mins drive), Chalabre and Arques (11Km east of Couiza). The Gorges de Galamus, just outside St Paul de Fenouillet offers 3 rock pools deep enough to swim. There is also a brand new open air pool at Axat with slides and chutes, just as you leave the village on the right, and a small open air pool at St. Paul de Fenouillet.
Booking notes
25% non refundable deposit with booking. Full payment due 8 weeks prior to start of holiday with £150 refundable security deposit.
Guest comments
Relaxed for the first time in a long time. Too much to see to do much work (working hols). Hope to come again. Escaped from London.
Such a wonderful, relaxing holiday. Your cottage is beautiful and so clean. The area is walkers paradise with stunning views and scenery within easy reach of the beaches. Sue & Roger Matthews.
We had a truly lovely time here, it was just home to home we felt. The cottage is lovely, very quincey and original in a really pleasing way. Also so nice to arrive somewhere where there’s what you need there in case you haven’t arrived in time to sort it! 10/10 Sarah you are a star! The scenery out here is spectacular and we've been out chateau hunting most days – superb!
Ali & Paul
Owner profile
About the owner
I fell in love with the area around Puilaurens back in 2000. Saw my house on Friday 13th October in the pouring rain, and put in an offer the next day. I still love it as much now as then and I was just unlucky that day with the weather! On a sunny day it is pure heaven to be there.
I go there when I can, and am happy to share my love with other people, so they too can enjoy a lovely unspoilt area of France.
For booking and further information
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Sarah Hellyer
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