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Large Country House near River with Large, Private Pool

Country house in France. Located Floure near Carcassonne, France

La Florette

$628 - $2,748 Per property per week

Ref: 100334

Description

♦ 5 bedrooms, Sleeps 10

Suitability

♦ Non-smoking, Suitable for children

Facilities

♦ Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue

Home description

Where is it

 

La Florette is a large country villa on 2 floors, sleeping 10 people (+ cot) in 2 double and 3 twin bedrooms. The large swimming-pool is 11 x 5 ms, with a paddling-pool.  The gite has a front terrace, lawn and field, together with a back garden. 2 barbecues. La Florette is situated 100 yards from the river Aude and 8 miles east of Carcassonne in the Minervois plain.

The historic city of Carcassonne is the second most visited place in France.  The largest fortified medieval city in Europe, it stands magnificent on its hill 150 metres above the river Aude.  Restored in the last century, it is a dream of the perfect medieval city with its three kilometres of ramparts, thirty-five defensive towers, its moat, Viscount's castle and basilica. 

There are several excellent restaurants in Carcassonne itself and many more in the surrounding area.  You will find most of them written up by earlier visitors in the house’s travel journal.  Good open-air markets are held at least once a week at Carcassonne, Lezignan, Mirepoix and Revel, and the frequent village jumble sales ‘vide-greniers’ bring out a huge range of wares with many bargains. 

The Minervois enjoys the Mediterranean climate with dry, warm summers and mild winters.  For house-hunters it offers a variety of small villages in the plain or on the hillsides, each with its own character and community. 

 

 

Accommodation detail

La Florette is well decorated, furnished and equipped throughout.  Linen and towels are provided free, except for sunbathing and lying on the beach. The house is centrally heated. Electricity and heating are free in the late spring, summer and early autumn. Heating costs are negotiated at other times. A cot is available.

Ground Floor 

First Floor

Outside

The front terrace leads on to the lawn which is surrounded by mature trees.  There is a separate dining area under a pergola near a barbecue. 

Beyond the lawn, the swimming-pool is set in its own enclosed, landscaped area, some yards away from the house for safety. The swimming pool is private and exclusive to visitors to La Florette. It is securely fenced and not overlooked.  It is 11 x 5 ms., with a paddling-pool and cascade in one corner.  There is a wide patio around the pool with ample seating.

Beyond the pool there is a field for ball games and spacious, secure parking.

About the location

Floure is situated in the Minervois, an area well known for its excellent wine.  Chateau de Floure offers a magnificent restaurant set in beautiful grounds.  To the south of the village lie the Corbieres, a scarcely populated range of hills well worthy of exploration.  To the north rise the Montagne Noire and the National Park, the last bastion of the Massif Central.   

Several historic cathedral cities are within easy reach, including Montpellier, Beziers, Castres, Albi, Narbonne, Perpignan, Toulouse and St. Pons de Thomieres.  Access to the autoroute is at Trebes 3 miles away, and from there it is a quick drive to Narbonne and the Mediterranean beaches at Gruissan and Narbonne Plage – or a 90-minute drive to Toulouse.

 

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How to get here

Please contact the owner for full directions.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.

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Facilities

Facility Details
TypeCountry house (Self-catering)
Bedrooms 2 double, 3 twin
Baby cots 1
Bathrooms 3 bathroom(s)
Separate toilets 2
Capacity 10
Living Area150 m²
SuitabilityNon-smoking, Suitable for children
Linen All linen is provide, including hand and bath towels but you should bring your own cot sheets and towels for use on the beach or the terrace
Changeover day Saturday
Facility Details
Internal facilities CD player, Central heating (oil), DVD player, Electric heaters, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Fans in rooms, Hairdryer, Owner not on site, Radio, TV, Telephone
Kitchen facilities Cooker, Dishwasher, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge, Fridge-Freezer, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
External features on site Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue
Other


 

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Availability & rates

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Saturday, February 4, 2012

Rates

4 February 2012 - 4 May 2012 £400.00 per property per week
(€476 $628)
5 May 2012 - 1 June 2012 £600.00 per property per week
(€714 $942)
2 June 2012 - 6 July 2012 £950.00 per property per week
(€1131 $1492)
7 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 £1,750.00 per property per week
(€2083 $2748)
1 September 2012 - 5 October 2012 £950.00 per property per week
(€1131 $1492)
6 October 2012 - 2 November 2012 £600.00 per property per week
(€714 $942)
3 November 2012 - 3 May 2013 £400.00 per property per week
(€476 $628)
4 May 2013 - 31 May 2013 £600.00 per property per week
(€714 $942)
1 June 2013 - 5 July 2013 £950.00 per property per week
(€1131 $1492)
6 July 2013 - 30 August 2013 £1,750.00 per property per week
(€2083 $2748)
31 August 2013 - 4 October 2013 £950.00 per property per week
(€1131 $1492)
5 October 2013 - 1 November 2013 £600.00 per property per week
(€714 $942)
2 November 2013 - 2 May 2014 £400.00 per property per week
(€476 $628)
3 May 2014 - 6 June 2014 £600.00 per property per week
(€714 $942)
7 June 2014 - 4 July 2014 £950.00 per property per week
(€1131 $1492)
5 July 2014 - 29 August 2014 £1,750.00 per property per week
(€2083 $2748)
30 August 2014 - 3 October 2014 £950.00 per property per week
(€1131 $1492)
 

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Christopher Jay

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Tel: + 44 (0)1414 235760

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