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House - Town house Holiday Rental in Puilaurens, Aude, France

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$383 - $612 Per property per week (Rates)

Capacity 7

Bedrooms 4

Bathrooms 2

Separate toilets 2

Suitability Non-smoking, Suitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access

Property highlights Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views

Access  Car Essential Car hire

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  • The view from the roof terrace to the castle.
    The view from the roof terrace to the castle.
  • The large living room with TV, DVD & many books.
    The large living room with TV, DVD & many books.
  • The living-room has windows north and south.
    The living-room has windows north and south.
  • Porte-fenetres from the lounge to roof terrace.
    Porte-fenetres from the lounge to roof terrace.
  • The double bedroom on the first floor.
    The double bedroom on the first floor.
  • All bedrooms have ample wardrobe & drawer space.
    All bedrooms have ample wardrobe & drawer space.
  • Part of the kitchen. The pantry is to the right.
    Part of the kitchen. The pantry is to the right.
  • Porte-fenetres from the dining area to the balcony
    Porte-fenetres from the dining area to the balcony
  • One of the two bath/shower rooms.
    One of the two bath/shower rooms.
  • From the roof terrace looking east to Queribus.
    From the roof terrace looking east to Queribus.
  • The 'breakfasting balcony'.
    The 'breakfasting balcony'.
  • The tourist train's viaduct, taken from the house.
    The tourist train's viaduct, taken from the house.
  • The little tourist train 'Le Papillon' and coaches
    The little tourist train 'Le Papillon' and coaches
  • The viaduct and tourist train 'Le Papillon'.
    The viaduct and tourist train 'Le Papillon'.
  • The view from the breakfasting balcony.
    The view from the breakfasting balcony.
  • Chateau de Puilurens which you see from the house.
    Chateau de Puilurens which you see from the house.
  • Chateau de Puilaurens.
    Chateau de Puilaurens.
  • Chateau de Puilaurens.
    Chateau de Puilaurens.
  • Our hamlet, Lavagnac, and the viaduct.
    Our hamlet, Lavagnac, and the viaduct.
  • Your house is above the viaduct's left-hand pillar
    Your house is above the viaduct's left-hand pillar

Where is it

Aude
 

Country Villa with Glorious Views, Roof Terrace and Garden

A lovely, well equipped and comfortably furnished gite in a sublime position. For romantics only, for lovers of the countryside, of village life, of walking, of fauna and flora, of history, of bird-watching and of watersports.

 

Holiday Accommodation at House

The house sleeps 7 people plus cot on three floors and the accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor

  • Single bedroom
  • Twin bedroom
  • Bathroom with shower, basin and w.c.
  • Small kitchenette with fridge and small stove
  • Back door leads out on to the patio with barbecue, beyond which is the garden, grassed and safe for children

First floor

  • Twin bedroom
  • Double bedroom with cot
  • Telephone
  • Bathroom with bath/shower, basin, w.c
  • Separate w.c.
  • The spacious kitchen/dining-room has a pantry off, with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, 4-ring electric cooker, second fridge, freezer
  • Porte-fenetres lead out on to the breakfasting balcony with its view to the south over the garden, the village, the castle and the surrounding hills. Small second barbecue

Top Floor

  • Very large living-room with beamed ceiling; satellite TV, DVD player with 100 films, radio/cassette, comfortable seating, telephone, many books and cassettes.
  • Porte-fenetres lead out on to the large, south-facing roof terrace with its spectacular view over the valley towards the castle of Puilaurens and the ring of mountains beyond

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About Puilaurens in Aude, Languedoc Roussillon

The house is situated on the edge of the village of Lapradelle, between Quillan and Perpignan.  Surrounded by forests and hills, it is a sublimely beautiful place. There is wonderful walking country in all directions.  The village has a general store, a restaurant and other small shops.  It lies under Puilaurens castle which you see from the house. We're told that it will soon be illuminated at night, which will be a fine sight from the house. There is kyaking and water-sports at Axat nearby. The house is in a narrow quiet street which soon turns into a footpath down the valley. We say that Lapradelle is for romantics only, for lovers of the countryside, of 'France Profonde', of village life, of history, of fauna and flora, of castle-bagging, or of simply lazing in the sun in lovely surroundings.

Lapradelle is an easy drive to wonderful Carcassonne, Europe’s largest fortified medieval city.  Steeped in history, towering over the river Aude, the old Cité is a ‘must-see’.  It also has interesting shops and excellent restaurants. 

The castle of Puilaurens lies just outside Lapradelle village and a walk away from the house.  Also medieval castles at Queribus, Peyrepertuse, Puivert, Foix and many others in the Corbières hills. 

A little tourist train ‘Le Papillon’ travels at a sedate pace, stopping at Lapradelle on its way from Axat to near Rivesaltes.  We are told that the driver will stop the train if you want to take photographs.  It follows the beautiful valley east towards the Mediterranean. You are near Dan Brown country with Rennes le Chateau only a few miles away.

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

How To Get To Puilaurens in Aude, South of France and the Riviera

You will receive detailed directions before your trip. Ryanair may still fly to Perpignan and Carcassonne, but check where they fly from.  By car you approach either from Perpignan to the east or from Carcassonne to the north-west. Both are lovely drives.

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

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Facilities at House

Facility Details
TypeTown house (Self-catering)
Bedrooms 1 single, 1 double, 2 twin
Baby cots 1
Bathrooms 2 bathroom(s)
Separate toilets 2
Capacity 7
Living Area100 m²
SuitabilityNon-smoking, Suitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access
Linen All linen and towels are provided free of charge except towels for the beach and sun-bathing
Changeover day Saturday
Facility Details
Internal facilities CD player, DVD player, Electric heaters, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Fans in rooms, Hairdryer, Hi-fi system, Owner not on site, Radio, Roof Terrace, TV, Telephone
Kitchen facilities Cooker, Dishwasher, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge, Fridge-Freezer, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
External features on site Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views
Other


 

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Availability at House

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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Rates

Accommodation rental period Tariff
8 January 2013 - 3 May 2013 £250.00 per property per week
(€295 $383)
4 May 2013 - 5 July 2013 £300.00 per property per week
(€354 $459)
6 July 2013 - 30 August 2013 £400.00 per property per week
(€472 $612)
31 August 2013 - 4 October 2013 £300.00 per property per week
(€354 $459)
5 October 2013 - 2 May 2014 £250.00 per property per week
(€295 $383)
3 May 2014 - 4 July 2014 £300.00 per property per week
(€354 $459)
5 July 2014 - 29 August 2014 £400.00 per property per week
(€472 $612)
30 August 2014 - 3 October 2014 £300.00 per property per week
(€354 $459)
4 October 2014 - 1 May 2015 £250.00 per property per week
(€295 $383)

Additional price information

There is a £20 surcharge for single-week bookings to cover partially the extra cleaning costs. Each week is charged the rate for the month in which its first Saturday falls. Rates are not 'per person', but rather for the use of the house. Electricity costs are included in the rent during the summer months. At other times, other arrangements may be negotiated which may entail meter-reading etc. We do not require a damage deposit, trusting our visitors to respect the effort which went into making this property so comfortable and welcoming. A provisional booking may be made but it must be confirmed or cancelled within a week of being made. The deposit is payable on confirmation of booking. The balance is payable 6 weeks before your holiday. A sterling or euro cheque is acceptable, payable to Mr. & Mrs. Jay and addressed to 11 Moray Place, Glasgow G41 2BA. Please let us know if you wish to pay by bank transfer. In the event of a cancellation, the deposit will be returned only if the period is re-let, minus any advertising costs incurred. A cancellation after the payment of the balance will incur the loss of the deposit and balance. The telephone accepts calls from anywhere, but outgoing calls are restricted to the local area. We cover telephone costs. Visitors must inform us beforehand if they intend to use the telephone line for internet access, so that we can agree coverage of the dial-up costs. Seven (+cot) is the maximum number of people allowed to stay in the house at any one time. Changeovers are normally on Saturdays, but off-season we can be more flexible in this regard. All linen is provided, including hand- and bath-towels, but you should bring your own cot sheets and towels for use on the beach or the terrace. We expect visitors to clean and do washing in the course of their holiday and not leave piles of dirty washing when they leave - the cleaner has enough to do in her six hours. We expect all our visitors to leave the house clean and tidy. Visitors are asked also to let Gaby, our cleaning lady, or Doug our handyman or ourselves know if they find anything broken or not working, so that we can put it right. No smoking is permitted within the house. We do not permit pets into the house. The travel cot is in one of the twin bedrooms. We provide one push-chair and one high chair. We shall send you two copies of the front-door key before the beginning of your holiday. Please send them back to us in the stamped, addressed envelope on your return. The normal arrangements are that visitors arrive at the house after 4.00 p.m. on their first Saturday and leave before 10.00 a.m. on their final morning.

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Christopher Jay

(Advertising since June 2006)

Tel: + 44 (0)1414 235760

Fax: + 44 (0)1414 235760

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