Charming House with South Facing Garden and Pool
Historic Location Near Carcassonne, Limoux And Mirepoix
Sleeps 2/7 (3 Bedrooms)
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La Maison de Julie sits on the edge of the circular village of La Force, which d dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries. The house is full of authentic character, charm and certain elegance, but above all it offers guests a comfortable home from home environment. With central heating and a lovely wood burning stove, it is also ideal for low season holidays. It is very well equipped, including CD's and DVDs plus wifi internet connection. For art lovers the walls are adorned with original paintings. The attractive pool area is south facing, ideal for sunbathing and a dip to cool off! Enjoy the obligatory French 'apéro' on the terrace - a glass of local chardonnay - followed by a BBQ after a hard day at the beach or a trip to one of the many local treasures - caves, Cathar castles, beautiful towns, everything you want or need is close at hand. Whether you go out or stay in, relaxation is the name of the game!
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | €450 | 5 | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 2 June 2012 | €550 | 5 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | €650 | - | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | €950 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | €550 | 5 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 31 December 2012 | €450 | 5 |
Notes on prices
The above quoted prices are valid for 7 persons. We may sometimes accept 8 persons, but this is strictly at the owner's discretion, please ask directly.
In high season the weeks normally run from saturday to saturday. On occasion it may be possible to do sunday to sunday, but this cannot be guaranteed.
We would kindly ask guests to note that for 'non standard' low and mid season bookings days (eg. wed to wed, tues to tues etc) we would not be able to offer any discounted prices.
Changeover day
In high season, July and August, rentals run strictly from Saturday to Saturday. In mid and low season, we can be more flexible. Please discuss this with us directly. Entry time is from 4pm to 10pm and exit time is up to 10am prompt.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed (160). Bedroom 2 with double bed (140). Bedroom 3 with double bed (160) and 3 single beds. 2 cots + high chairs available. |
| Bathrooms: | Large en-suite shower room with WC to bedroom 3. Bathroom with bath/shower plus separate WC on ground floor. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen is fully equipped with a double fronted Falcon cooker, large fridge and large freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, micro-wave, plus an abundance of cooking pots and pans, crockery and cutlery for every occasion. |
| Living Rooms: | The dining area and lounge are combined, but spacious nevertheless and open onto the garden terrace and pool area. The atmosphere is charming and relaxing, and book shelves offer a great variety of reading matter for most tastes. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen and towels are provided, and changed once a week. We provide a cleaning service once a week if required. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Each room contains a good sized fan or air cooler.
Accessibility
Unfortunately, the property is not suitable for people with mobility difficulties.
Outside
The terrace and pool area are very private and well equipped with garden furniture, parasols and barbecue. Private parking is immediately outside the house, with room for 2 cars.
Coast/Beach
The nearest beach to la Force is Narbonne plage, which takes exactly one hour to reach by car. The beach is very wide and long and extremely clean. Then you simply follow the coast heading in the direction of the Spanish border to enjoy amongst other, Gruissan plage, Leucate plage (wonderful for wind surfing) and then on the the quintessentially charming port of Collioure, with its winding flower clad streets, artists cafés, castle and water front restaurants - a true gem!
Golf
Carcassonne golf course is 20 mins away and is very reasonably priced.
Skiing
The nearest skiing resort is Mont d'Olme, 1 hour from La Force. Andorra is 2 hours away, but there are several other ski resorts within easy reach, amongst which Ax les thermes, Font Romeu, and les Angles. the cost of skiing in the Pyrénees is substantially lower than in the French alpes, but the slopes and general facilities are comparable.
Special interest holidays
For walker's or art lovers there are possibilities of joining local groups.
The area offers some good restaurants and a host of wine tasting possibilities. Domaine Gayda offers excellent food and wine and stunning views of the surrounding countryside very reminiscent of Tuscany. Domain le Fort is our nearest family run vineyard, offering a very good selection of wine to suit all pockets. The Dominicain restaurant offers good home cooking, and the village restaurant in Arzens is a real find! Try their lunch time menus great value at 13€ including wine! Of course there are also many more gastronomic treasures to be discovered in this lovely region!
Travel
The A61 motorway is 7 minutes by car from la Force. Carcassonne Airport (Salvaza) is just 15 mins away, Toulouse and Perpignan airports 50-60 mins away, Montpellier 75 mins away. All the car hire companies are represented in Carcassonne and at the airport. To benefit from all this lovely region has to offer, a car is essential.
Distances
All the Cathar castles are within easy reach, ranging from 30 mins away to 90 mins away. Golf is 25 mins away.
Canal du Midi: 7 mins by car
Carcassonne: 20 mins by car
Limoux: 20 mins by car
Mirepoix: 15 mins by car
Narbonne town: 45 mins by car
Bézier: 75 mins by car
Montpellier: 90 mins by car
Toulouse: 50 mins by car
Barcelona. 2.5 hours by car
Further details
La Force lies in between 2 historic hilltop villages, Montréal and Fanjeaux, both 4/5 mins away by car. The local supermarket is 2 mins away by car. Although we have no 'boulangerie' in La Force, we do have a baker who does the markets, and will deliver bread, croissants etc to whoever leaves an order 4 times per week. Their pain de campagne is fantastic, and lasts for at least 3 days!. Both Fanjeaux and Montréal have restaurants, bars some shops and bakeries. The charming towns of Carcassonne, Limoux and Mirepoix are 15/20 mins away by car and all have authentic markets, shops, restaurants, bistros and bars. Cathar castles, caves, golf, fishing are all nearby. Bram, a large circular village is 7 mins away and offers all amenities including a very good Wednesday market, a train station and access to the Canal du Midi.
Booking notes
To secure the booking we require a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total rental cost. To book simply contact the owner who will guide you through the simple process.
Owner profile
In a restaurant 'la Cité' de Carcassonne
About the owner
Having spent 10 years teaching English in both Switzerland and Germany, back in 1997 I took the bull by the horns and decided to transfer lock stock and barrel to the Aude, this beautiful region of south west France, or the Midi as it is known. I fell in love with my house at first sight and then spent the next years uncovering its true charm and beauty, and developing the unused space until it is at it appears today. I became an estate agent for 6 years, but gave this up 6 years ago to concentrate on offering my home for rental, whilst renovating a stone barn just nearby. I also took up painting again after about 40 years absence and I am now devoting much more time to this pursuit, some of the results of which guests can see for themselves around the house!
Year purchased: 1997
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Quite simply I fell in love with the house! However, it turned out to be near all the other things I love about this area - turbulent history, vineyards, sunflowers, mountain ranges, beautiful scenery, lovely towns, castles galore, rivers, lakes charming villages - the list goes on! It is in an ideal location to access everything without losing the charm of a countryside environment.
Unique benefits of the property
The village of La force is friendly and very well situated giving easy access to other local villages and pretty towns. The motorway lies 7 minutes away by car, again permitting easy access to places like Toulouse, Narbonne, Bézier, Montpellier, Perpignan, Collioure, Barcelona and all the coastal resorts plus the Pyrenées. It is great for people who love walking or cycling through the rolling hills and wooded areas around the village. The Black Mountains are particularly lovely in the summer, offering a slightly cooler, more wooded environment. Art lovers bring your paper and paints and capture the beauty of the area and magnificent skys!Wine lovers will be spoilt for choice by the abundance of vineyards nearby all inviting you to taste their range of wines, white, red and rose.
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