Holidays in France > South of France and the Riviera > Languedoc Roussillon > Aude > Property 102697
Le Chai - Gîte Holiday Rental in Bize Minervois, Aude, France
Where is it
- Location: South of France and the Riviera > Languedoc Roussillon > Aude
- Closest town/village: Bize Minervois (Aude) ( Central )
- Closest airport: Beziers Airport (24.3 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads.)
- Distance to coast: 15.5 miles
- Access: No public transport available, Car Essential Car hire
- Property highlights: Scenic views, Barbecue
Wine Câve Converted into Two Self-contained Properties
Le Chai is converted from the barn where the wine making used to take place, whilst La Cachette is the original house that sits above where the wine was stored. The two properties are located in the heart of the village and so all village amenities are within a few minutes walking distance.
Bize Minervois is a small picturesque medieval village in the famous Minervois wine region, close to Narbonne. The village is situated on the river Cesse and there is clean river swimming available in the village (which has a life guard on duty during the summer holidays).
Happy to consider changeover day any day of the week.
Holiday Accommodation at Le Chai
Sleeps 4. Access at ground level.
Ground floor:
- Well equipped general kitchen area / dining & sitting area, with gas cooker (bottled gas), fridge freezer, microwave and toaster. There is also a sofa bed.
- Door leads off to main double bedroom with a queen size bed, with an en-suite with shower and toilet.
- A further door leads to a utility room with a washing machine.
Second floor:
- Stairs leading to landing with access to a bathroom & toilet and a bedroom with two single beds (plus a fold-up chair bed), which has large windows opening over the front of the house.
Stairs to third floor:
- Sun lounge room with patio doors leading on to a secluded roof terrace, which is equipped with garden table, chairs and a charcoal BBQ (charcoal is available from the local supermarkets within a 10 minute drive).
Extra Information:
- The house is equipped with ironing facilities, cooling fans, CD players (plus a few CDs), boule sets, books and a few games.
About Bize Minervois in Aude, Languedoc Roussillon
Bize Minervois is situated just south of the Black Mountains & the Languedoc Regional National Park, on the edge of the flat plain of the Minervois wine region, and close to the famous Canal du Midi. The Mediterranean beach resorts of Narbonne Plage and Gruissan are only 40 minutes away. The Pyrenees Mountains and the Spanish border are less than a 2 hour drive. The new bridge at Millau is under two hours away.
Despite being a small village, Bize has a wide range of local shops, which include a bakery, a butcher, 2 mini markets, a pharmacy, a specialist confectioners, 2 hairdressers and a beauticians. There is café in the main square and four restaurants in the centre of the village, with 3 additional restaurants in the sub commune of Cabezac, a mile away. There is also a medical centre and a local cinema in the village hall. A tourist train runs in the summer months to Narbonne. Bize has a local market on Wednesday.
See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.
How To Get To Bize Minervois in Aude, South of France and the Riviera
By air
Carcassonne (Ryanair) approx 45 minutes drive
Perpignan (Ryanair and FlyBe) approx 45 minutes drive
Montpellier (Ryanair) approx 1 & ¼ hours drive
Girona in Spain (Ryanair) approx 2 hours drive
Toulouse (BA & FlyBe) approx 2 hours drive
Nîmes (Ryanair) approx 2 hours drive
By train / car
Eurostar from Waterloo London connects at Lille or Paris with the TGV direct to Narbonne. Narboone is also a destination for the car/rail service. From there Bize is about 20 minutes drive. Nearest motorway exits are A9 bezier (36), A9 Narbonne South (38), or A61 Lezignan (25).
See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.
Guest Reviews Of Le Chai
Mark Bissett
9/9/11
Great value, adequately-equipped and well-located cosy town house in a quiet side street, near to shops and the centre of Bize Minervois. Friendly and helpful welcome from the couple round the corner who greet guests. Parking available a short distance away. Roof terrace for eating and sun-bathing. A good base for exploring.
4/5
Dave Mills
9/13/11
Fantastic property really authentic and setting was amazing. The property was authentic and the features were just as described on the website.
The hoists were great and very helpful and nothing was to much trouble.I would really recommend the property for any one wanting a really authentic holiday.
5/5
Diane
9/18/11
Le Chai is situated in the centre of a rural village. Bize is an excellent centre from which to explore the local area although you will need a car. We have just come back from our third holiday there and pre booked for next year already. Its in an area which is close to a superb beach, history, vineyards, fabulous towns and villages and excellent markets. We haven't got bored yet! Le Chai is a lovely, well cared for property which is obviously well loved by its owners. It is very well equipped with everything you need. The terrace upstairs is an ideal place to have a barbecue (get your steaks from the butcher in the village!) or just sit and have a glass of local wine. There are some very good local restaurants or you can get excellent local produce and cook at Le Chai. The kitchen is probably better equipped than mine! The website pictures (for once) do not do its charm justice. I would thoroughly recommend a holiday here, and have done so to a number of my friends already.
5/5
Elin Flaate
5/3/12
This is a a lovely place. Nick and the people who look after the apartment are very helpful. The flat had everything we needed, although one of the beds could not be used.
We rented bikes from Phil in Mellow Veloes.They were good bikes and it is a wonderful area to cycle in.
5/5
Facilities at Le Chai
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Gîte (Self-catering) |
| Bedrooms | 1 double, 1 twin |
| Bathrooms | 2 bathroom(s) |
| Separate toilets | 2 |
| Capacity | 4 |
| Suitability | Non-smoking |
| Linen | Bed linen is provided. |
| Changeover day |
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Internal facilities | Board Games, CD player, Electric heaters, Fans in rooms, Owner not on site, Radio, Roof Terrace |
| Kitchen facilities | Cooker, Fridge-Freezer, Gas hob, Gas oven, Microwave, Washing machine |
| External features on site | Scenic views, Barbecue |
Availability at Le Chai
Changeover day: 0
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- Key:
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Rates
| Accommodation rental period | Tariff |
|---|---|
| 31 March 2012 - 1 June 2012 |
£220.00 per property per week (€271 $354) |
| 2 June 2012 - 29 June 2012 |
£275.00 per property per week (€338 $443) |
| 30 June 2012 - 27 July 2012 |
£305.00 per property per week (€375 $491) |
| 28 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 |
£330.00 per property per week (€406 $531) |
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 |
£275.00 per property per week (€338 $443) |
| 29 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 |
£220.00 per property per week (€271 $354) |
Additional price information
Cleaning is included in the price.
Bed linen, bath towels and tea towels are provided. It is recommended guests bring their own beach towels for either swimming in the river or the sea.
Special rates are available for periods longer than 2 weeks. In July and August changeover day is Saturday. During the rest of the year the owners are happy to consider any days, providing the minimum booking is a week. The house is available to rent from March to the end of October each year.
Email the owner
To contact owner directly
Nick Lorraine
(Advertising since September 2005)
Tel: + 44 (0)1920 822911
Tel 2: + 44 (0)7931 312597
Languages spoken by owner English
If requested by the owner you can print out a booking form here .
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