Villa with Pool and Mountain Views
Edge of Village Location
Sleeps 8 plus cot (4 Bedrooms)
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The house sits above the village in a peaceful neighbourhood. It is south facing with views over to the Pyrenees and the Montaigne Noire to the north. Reve-en-Languedoc is a 4 bedroom villa with 11.3 x 4m saltwater pool only 15 minutes from Carcassonne airport in the middle of the Cabardes wine growing region. The house sits centrally in a 2000 sq.m. plot stocked with shrubs. There is a games area for badminton or volleyball. 2 mountain bikes are available to explore the local vineyards or cycle along the banks of the Canal du Midi. Situated on the edge of the wine growing village of Ventenac-Cabardes only 15 minutes from the historic town of Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi. WIFI Broadband access is available for use of guest (FOC)
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 29 February 2012 | £410 | 5 | ||
| 1 March 2012 - 30 April 2012 | £450 | 5 | ||
| 1 May 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £660 | 5 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £830 | 5 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £1050 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £830 | 5 | ||
| 1 October 2012 - 31 October 2012 | £660 | 5 | ||
| 1 November 2012 - 28 February 2013 | £410 | 5 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in £stg. Bed linen towels, laundry and cleaning is charged extra at a rate of £24 per person per visit. The swimming pool is available from mid April to late October. 25% deposit on booking with the balance payable 8 weeks before start of holiday. A damage deposit of £200 is required.
Changeover day
Changeover days are flexible outside peak weeks to enable guests to book mid week flights. Available at 4pm and depart by 10am. However, we will consider some flexibility depending on our changeover commitments.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 (1st floor) opens onto a balcony. 2 single beds, en-suite shower, wc and wash basin. Bedroom 2. 2 single beds, en-suite shower, wc and wash basin. Bedroom 3 has 2 single beds. Bedroom 4 has 2 single beds. (3 & 4 share a bathroom/WC) |
| Bathrooms: | In addition to the en-suite shower rooms in bedrooms 1 and 2 there is a shared bathroom for bedrooms 3 and 4. This has a bath with over bath shower, washbasin, wc and an electric hairdryer. There is also a separate fourth wc adjacent to the front door. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen is all electric and equipped with an oven, ceramic hob, microwave, dishwasher, toaster and 2 fridges. There are all the usual kitchen utensils for the most ardent of cooks. A small kitchen table will seat 4. |
| Utility Room: | The utility room has a large sink with hot and cold water. There is a modern washing machine, iron, ironing board and airer. |
| Living Rooms: | The lounge has two large sofas to relax in front of UK free-to-air TV, DVD and VCR with plenty of titles for both young and old. A selection of paperbacks both French and English are provided. There are also board games and a playstation. |
| Other: | The dining room has a large table and chairs for 8 guests. Ample crockery and glassware is provided for more than a modest repas. In mid and high season most meals would probably be taken outside. |
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Bed linen, duvets, a hand towel, bath towel and (pool towel during the pool season) are provided per guest, these along with cleaning are charged at £21 per guest per visit. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access central heating cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
The pool 11.3m x 4m is the latest saltwater technology system with automatic pH monitoring. So no nasty chemicals and stinging eyes. The Roman ended steps and the all round safety edge make it ideal for children or those with limited mobility.
All the heating is provided by electrical convectors. For winter nights there is a a plentiful supply of logs for the log burning stove in the lounge. Two mountain bikes are provided for the use of guests. There are also badminton raquets and shuttles. For children there are a selection of pool toys.
Accessibility
Most of the accommodation is on the ground floor with easy access for wheelchairs. The ground floor en-suite shower room has a walk in shower of a suitable size to take a garden chair for someone of limited mobility to be seated whilst showering if necessary.
Outside
The gardens are stocked with many Mediterranean plants and shrubs including pomegranate, grenad and almonds. A kettle BBQ is included on the large patio. The area surrounding the pool is fully tiled and sheltered at one end to form a superb sun trap. The other end gives onto a rockery. A small part of the garden is given over to a full size badminton court with net. Gravelled and as yet is is unmarked, highly suitable for a knock up but not competition standard. Raquets and shuttle (if not blown away) are provided.
Two pushbikes are provided (one gents one ladies).
Coast/Beach
Narbonne Plage is the nearest Mediterranean beach and is about 1 hour by car. An alternative is Lac Cavayere at Carcassonne - only 15 - 20 minutes by car.
Golf
Carcassonne golf club is 20 minutes by car.
Skiing
The nearest ski resort is Mont d'Olmes about 1 hour 45 mins.
Travel
Carcassonne (Salvaza) is the nearest airport and only 15 minutes away and flights are available from Stansted, E.Midlands, Liverpool Shannon, Dublin, Cork, Bournemouth, Leeds Bradford, Frankfurt, Bruxelles and Edinburgh. Perpignan (Rivesaltes) is less than an hour by car. Toulouse (Blagnac) is also less than an hour. Other possibilities include Montpellier and Nimes. Car hire is available at all airports.
Distances
The nearest shop for everyday essentials is located in the village of Ventenac and is a 5 minute bike ride. The Leclerc supermarket at Carcassonne is less than 10 minutes by car, stocks everything from avocado to zucchini - excellent quality.
Further details
More information regarding things to do and places to go is available on our own website (reve-en-languedoc.com). Some links to other useful sites can be found there also.
Booking notes
Note: We will take and hold a provisioanl booking for 7 days. Booking will be confirmed on receipt of a deposit. We do not accept stag or hen parties. We will accept payment in £stg or euros. Payment by bank transfer or by cheque (€25 charge for euro cheques).
Guest comments
Can't wait to get back it really was a Reve-en-Languedoc. We couldn't get the children out of the pool.
Thanks again.
Fenton-Browns.
Already booked again. This has got to be the best value for money villa we've stayed in.
Andrew and Lindsay Mellors and family.
The villa was wonderful. Much more than we imagined. Exactly what we wanted, kids loved the pool and we felt so relaxed with the privacy. The firework display at the castle was amazing. We will definitely be recommending the villa to friends. Thanks for letting us enjoy carcassonne again.
Karl and Liz.
Maesteg, S Wales.
House swap
House swap considered. Generally outside peak weeks in continental Europe.
Owner profile
About the owner
Dave & Joyce Hoyle are semi-retired and live in Rainford near St Helens in the north of England. We bought this property to use as a holiday home for ourselves, our children and grandchildren and to rent to other lovers of France.
Year purchased: 2008
Why the owner chose a home in this location
The house was chosen not just for its location and view of the Pyrenees but also for the ease of access via Carcassonne airport - only 15 mins.
Since buying the house a new 11.5m x 4m pool has been installed and the house has been extended to include four bedrooms, two of which have ensuite facilities. Ideal for two families of four.
The house is ideal for those with limited mobility as three of the bedrooms are situated on the ground floor with an en-suite walk in shower.
Unique benefits of the property
The Cabardes area is an up and coming wine growing region and borders the Canal du Midi. Walking or cycling through the local vineyards or along the canal is always a pleasure, or for the more energetic a game of badminton or volleyball on a games pitch in the garden.
The garden includes figs, pomegranates and almonds which guests are free to pick when in season.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR5247
Contact Name:
Dave HOYLE
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 1744884483
Owners Website: Click here
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