Le Castellas
Property Summary
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Property Contact Details
| Property Number: | 3523 |
| Name: | Le Castellas |
| Type: | Villa |
| Location: | 11 Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, France |
| Owner: | Edward Bales (email owner) |
| Phone Number: | 01362 850954
(please quote Beds & Homes when calling) |
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General Description
A charming French house set in the beautiful hillside of Esperaza. With stunning views of the surrounding hillside and the infamous Rennes-le- Chateau, it is the ideal retreat for people who enjoy visiting cities and tourist attractions but like to have somewhere quiet to come and relax at the end of the day.
This house is light, spacious and immaculate throughout. With everything you could need to make your holiday as pleasureable as possible, this house is a real home from home with the added bonus of stunning views and wall to wall sunshine.
This area averages about 300 days of sunshine a year so the odds of bad weather are minimal.
The house floor is stone tiled throughout which helps to keep the house cool in the warm summer months. French doors give access to outside from every room in the house. The lounge doors open up onto the spacious stone terrace, ideal for al fresco dining or a spot of sun bathing.
When the night falls, you can close the wooden shutters to ensure you wake up when you want to and not when the sun wants you to.
The house is set into the hillside and has a large piece of land at the back which provides stunning views.
There are supermarkets in Esperaza and Couiza (5 mins). Plenty of local speciality produce to try like the Blanquette (Champagne) and nougat. It is also one of the largest wine producing areas in France and so a tour around one of the local vineyards is a must.
I`m sure you will be very tempted to stay and relax at the house each day but if you do fancy visiting one of the many attractions nearby, you will find it a very useful base for the beaches, the skiing, the mountains, the river, the towns and the historical sites. In fact there is so much to see and do in this area, you may well find yourself coming back.
Comprising of two separate living accomodations, this house can be rented either to sleep 6 (upper floor only) or up to 10 (both floors). NB. ground floor is not rented out separately so if you only wanted the top level, no one would be staying below. Ideal for two families or a family with grandparents perhaps. Modern and spacious inside with all the home comforts you could need. Each room on the upper level has stunning views of the surrounding hillside from the balcony which borders two sides of the house and ends on a large terrace. The lower level has views from the front with sun terrace and a private, enclosed terrace at the back.
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Bedrooms / Bathrooms
Upper level (to sleep 6): 2 double and 1 twin (bunk bed). Magnificent views and balcony from each bedroom.
Lower level (to sleep 4): 1 double and 1 twin.
Upper level : 1 shower room with vanity unit. Seperate WC
Lower level: Shower room with vanity unit and WC.
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Living Areas
Upper level has large lounge with TV/Satellite, DVD/video player, Wood burner.
Lower level has lounge with TV/Satellite, DVD/Video player.
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Kitchen / Dining
Upper level: Fully fitted kitchen with hob, oven, microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer, dryer.
Lower level: Fully fitted kitchen with hob, microwave, small oven. Washer/dryer.
Upper level: Dining table to seat 6.
Lower level: Dining table to seat 4.
Outside dining table and chairs with barbeque.
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Outside
Outside there are terraces to the front and back of the house. Large expanse of ground leads upto the top of the hill for amazing views.Ample parking area. BBQ.
Garden furniture supplied.
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Location
Take a walk in to nearby Esperaza, a quiet village with many shops including a bakery, bars, restaurants and pizzeria as well as a dinosaur and fossil museum. Don`t miss the Sunday market.
Take the train to the beautiful medieval city of Carcassonne (40 mins drive). Famous walled city and castle. Many events held all year round including on 14 July the traditonal setting light of the walled city which includes a world famous firework display.
Visit the thermal spas of Alet-les-Bain and Rennes-les-Bain. Approximately 10km away these thermal spas dating back to the Romans are well-known for their health-giving properties.
Unraval the mysteries surrounding the infamous Rennes-le-Chateau seen from the villa. Visit ancient sites, chateaus, caves and Cathar castles.
Explore on foot or on bicicle. The Montagne Noir (Black Mountains) and Pyrennes, gorges, forests and rivers are all on your doorstep. Don`t miss Galamus Gorge.
For wine lovers you have Minervois, Corbieres and Fitou which help make the region the biggest wine producer in France. You must try the French Champagne (Blanquette) which is made locally in Limoux.
Explore the market towns of Bram, Castlenaudry, Mirepoix, Revel and of course Carcassonne. Take a boat trip on the Canal du Midi from Carcassonne.
Canoeing and whitewater rafting available along the river Aude as well as fishing.
Beaches are only 1 hour away. Narbonne (ideal for families) and Perpignon offer some beautiful beaches.
Barcelona is about 3 hours away if you fancy a touch of Spain.
Andorra is popular due to it`s tax free status as well as it`s ski resorts. Again only a couple of hours away.
If skiing is your thing, the nearest resort at 40kms away is Camurac, but any others similar distance away. Buses leave twice a day from Quillan (7kms) during the season.
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Changeover Details
Rates for upper level only. Rates for lower apartment range from £225/week low season to £450/week peak season. Please enquire with owner for rates. Not available as seperate rent.
*No facilities for babies/toddlers.
*Rentals from Saturday to Saturday (negotiable).
*Check in 4.00pm, check out by 10.00am
*Linen/towels included
*Mid-stay clean available at extra charge.
*Grocery pack can be arranged for a small charge
*Payment in £/Euro.
*Booking confirmed on receipt of 20% deposit, balance payable 8 weeks before arrival
*A cancellation fee will be charged subject to when cancellation occurs.
*A breakage deposit of £200 should be paid with the final payment, this is refunded on your return after property inspection.
Closest airports:
Carcassonne (40 mins), Perpignon or Toulouse (1 hr 30 mins). Ryan Air have two flights a day going from Stansted to Carcassonne over the summer.
Rental cars available from all airports – book online prior to departure.
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Extra Details
Not suitable for babies / toddlers
Upper level can be rented to sleep up to 6. Rent both levels to sleep up to 10. Lower level is not available to rent on it`s own, bookable only with upper level.
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 CD Player / Stereo | Satellite TV | | VCR | DVD Player | | TV | Full Cooking Utensils | | Toaster | Hob | | Microwave | Oven | | Dishwasher | Fridge / Freezer | | Telephone (Free Local Calls) | Fireplace | | Washer | Dryer | | Iron / Ironing Board | Towels Provided | | Hairdryer | Linen Provided | | Balcony | BBQ | | Garden | Parking | | Garage | Central Heating | |
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