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La Borde de L'Hercule; comfort, views, pool, garden - Gîte Holiday Rental in Treziers, Aude, France

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£350 - £700 Per property per week (Rates)

Capacity 4

Bedrooms 2

Bathrooms 1

Suitability Non-smoking, Suitable for children, Touring motorcyclists welcome, Unsuitable for wheelchair access

Property highlights Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (shared use)

Access  No public transport available, Car Essential Car hire

"Our love of France never diminishes and we have thoroughly enjoyed reacquainting ourselves with this..."

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  • An ariel view; the first of lots of photos
    An ariel view; the first of lots of photos
  • Lovely large dining room and kitchen on ground floor
    Lovely large dining room and kitchen on ground floor
  • Double bedroom on second floor; twin over landing
    Double bedroom on second floor; twin over landing
  • Spacious living room with balcony and great view
    Spacious living room with balcony and great view
  • Two 4' beds in this light and airy twin bedroom
    Two 4' beds in this light and airy twin bedroom
  • Another view south, across ruins of Ch. Lagarde
    Another view south, across ruins of Ch. Lagarde
  • Cool shade in the kitchen on a hot day
    Cool shade in the kitchen on a hot day
  • Mirepoix - another of the Bastide town's Festivals
    Mirepoix - another of the Bastide town's Festivals
  • The balcony, off the living room, has great views
    The balcony, off the living room, has great views
  • Up the steps into the dining room & kitchen
    Up the steps into the dining room & kitchen
  • The kitchen is well equipped & looks onto terrace
    The kitchen is well equipped & looks onto terrace
  • The view from the balcony
    The view from the balcony
  • Walking in the hills nearby
    Walking in the hills nearby
  • Gite kitchen
    Gite kitchen
  • Dining room - stairs to the living room & bathroom
    Dining room - stairs to the living room & bathroom
  • Another shot of the twinbed room
    Another shot of the twinbed room
  • Sunset, taken from the gite living room window
    Sunset, taken from the gite living room window
  • Looking from the living room window in autumn
    Looking from the living room window in autumn
  • Another view of the twinbed room
    Another view of the twinbed room
  • A shot of the other side of the kitchen
    A shot of the other side of the kitchen
  • This is our fantastic view of the the mountains
    This is our fantastic view of the the mountains
  • From the balcony, across the pool to the hills
    From the balcony, across the pool to the hills
  • A view of La Borde from the hill walk behind us
    A view of La Borde from the hill walk behind us
  • Another view along the swimming pool, metres away
    Another view along the swimming pool, metres away
  • A view back from halfway down the garden
    A view back from halfway down the garden
  • A view of the garden in late June
    A view of the garden in late June
  • Early morning in late June
    Early morning in late June
  • From lower down the garden
    From lower down the garden
  • Looking along the pool late June
    Looking along the pool late June
  • Looking back towards the house
    Looking back towards the house
  • Looking down garden with stone table & pool shower
    Looking down garden with stone table & pool shower
  • Pool shower & edge of pool terrace
    Pool shower & edge of pool terrace
  • The gite from the front
    The gite from the front
  • View of gite terrace
    View of gite terrace
  • Some of the flowers in the garden
    Some of the flowers in the garden
  • The entrance to the gite, from the small lane.
    The entrance to the gite, from the small lane.
  • From the swimming pool towards the gite
    From the swimming pool towards the gite
  • Early morning; a hot day to come...
    Early morning; a hot day to come...
  • Flowers in June
    Flowers in June
  • From the kitchen steps across garden & pool.
    From the kitchen steps across garden & pool.
  • A summer hotspot in the garden
    A summer hotspot in the garden
  • Our family enjoy the pool in August
    Our family enjoy the pool in August
  • The gite terrace - a side view
    The gite terrace - a side view
  • Looking to the hills to the north; lovely walks.
    Looking to the hills to the north; lovely walks.
  • From poolside back towards the gite
    From poolside back towards the gite
  • Walking in the hills nearby
    Walking in the hills nearby

Where is it

Aude
 

Two Bedroom Gite in Tréziers with Pool and Stunning Panoramic Views

Stunning panoramic views of the Pyrenees mountains, the Cathar site of Montsegur in the middle distance. Tranquil, rural villages and country towns. Peaceful rural location; 8kms from Mirepoix, regarded as the most beautiful Bastide town in the region.

Set in a large one acre garden, with lawns and terraces of roses, irises and daylilies surrounding a lovely pool.

There are wonderful views across rolling countryside, great for walking, with lots of footpaths and our maps to guide you!

From the pool a path leads past a leafy wooded area, past a small vegetable garden, to a mature orchard of cherries, apples, pears, peaches, apricots and medlars.

Weather in late autumn and even through into January can be brilliantly sunny but cooling off, and sometimes spring is quite wet. We usually open the pool in June, unless summer is obviously coming early. In September, while the weather can be beautiful, the water temperature usually drops and we close the pool up if we are stopping swimming. These off-season times are great for walking and enjoying the quieter times.

The holiday cottage adjoins the owners house but has its own patio for alfresco meals and barbecues. From local historian Robert Faure we learned somethimg of the origins of the house name. La Borde de L'Hercule translates as 'the smallholding of The Hercules'; apparently during the 19th century 'montagnards' - people from the Pyrenees, would travel with a bear, then native to the mountains. A regular challenge, almost always lost, was to wrestle the bear for money. The occupant of this house took the challenge, won the money (and refused a double-or-quits) and was thereafter called The Hercules!

Treziers is a tiny agricultural village set in beautiful rolling countryside with excellent local walks, a nearby bar in Moulin Neuf, and lots of shops, cafes, restaurants and festivals in Mirepoix.

Please get our address from the BOOKING FORM, and please also read the Terms & Conditions there.

Holiday Accommodation at La Borde de L'Hercule; comfort, views, pool, garden

Rural French charm plus modern facilities; a three storey house, completely private but adjacent to the owners property.

Ground Floor:

  • Reception/dining room
  • Kitchen - fully equipped with gas/electric cooker; fridge freezer; dishwasher; microwave. Access to large
  • Terrace - with table and chairs; the pond has now become a great herb garden.

First Floor:

  • Living room - with comfortable chairs & sofa; English satellite TV ; DVD, CD and wood burning stove.
  • Bathroom - with walk-in shower; bath; heated towel rail, and beautiful views to the west. Access from lounge to large balcony with stunning views over garden, pool and rolling countryside.

Second Floor:

  • Double bedroom
  • Twin bedroom - large room with hairdryers, ironing facilities etc.

Outdoors

The Terrace has table & chairs and a barbecue area. It overlooks a 10m x 5m pool with both deep and shallow end, with loungers and chairs for sunbathing or shade.

 

A selection of comments we've extracted from our Guestbook for 2012...

An enjoyable week despite rain at the beginning, although it did give us the opportunity to catch up with our reading. Interesting orchids found on the ridge walk and a delicious cold beer at Moulin Neuf as a pit-stop. - Rosemary & David (Thirsk UK)  June

Ros & Andy worried they had squatters – we didn’t want to leave ! It’s wonderful in so many ways, and in our opinion far exceeds the website listing. Waking up and lying in bed looking at the Pyrenees was special every morning. - Dawn & Ian (Peterborough UK) June

Mixed weather but had a really good week. Didn’t do many tourist sites but walked on 3 days from the gite – lovely countryside around. - Carole & Tim (Stokesley, N. Yorks UK) July

This is our third year visiting this area but this is our favourite property so far. We know many of the tourist attractions so this time we were looking for activities for the children (11 & 8). Horse riding twice,a boat trip in the underground cave and we tested ourselves on the tree adventure park. - Fionnuala, Nathaniel, Louise, Simon. (Paris, France) August

Had a great two weeks. The gite is superb with stunning views. The area is lovely with lots to see and do. Certainly the best place we have been in France for a summer holiday. - Simon, Susan, Charlotte & Emily (Derbyshire UK) August

Our love of France never diminishes and we have thoroughly enjoyed reacquainting ourselves with this lovely area. A most relaxing holiday in beautiful scenery, wonderful gite with fantastic all-round views…we hope to return. - Gill & John (Shrewsbury UK) September

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About Treziers in Aude, Languedoc Roussillon

We are in the village of Tréziers, a green & fertile area, just over the hill from the baking summer heat of the coastal region. A network of small lanes connects villages and small country market towns on the Aude/Ariege border. This is a district that stretches down the valley of the L'Hers, past Camon, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, through beautiful apple orchards to the small town of Chalabre, and on to Puivert, its lake and castle. This is a great area for walking or cycling.

The Pyrenees are very accessible at an hour and a half drive away, and offer sensational scenery, mountain walks, and skiing in Winter. Activities such as rafting on the Aude and Ariege rivers are available for the intrepid.

There are many  markets; the one at Mirepoix (Mon) is unmissable and others not far away are uniquely different. In summer several villages have night markets; those at Puivert and Leran are especially good, combining eating and drinking, shopping and music. Mirepoix has festivals all spring and summer, and the Tour de France seems to always pass excitingly through this area.

The nearby Lac Du Montbel has water sports activities, horse riding, and excellent bike hire, deliverable to our door, for exploring the wonderful 30km Voie Verte cycle path nearby (see Amenities). During summer, even the tiniest village has its own welcoming Fete.

To the north is the winegrowing area of the Malpere, and tastings are possible in many places. The town of Limoux is the capital of the other nearby wine region, producing Blanquette, the oldest of sparkling wines.

There are many and varied excellent restaurants we can recommend, reflecting the region's cuisine  and all within a 10-30 minutes drive.

The Aude is of course, Cathar country, and all of the major castles are within easy access by car, followed by an uphill walk to view the sites.

Carcassonne, with its fabulous medieval Cite, is only a 45 minutes drive from here and provides a great day out.

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

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

  • La Borde de L'Hercule is on the edge of the village of Treziers, (not as listed Lagarde) on the Aude/Ariege border, 3km from Moulin Neuf  and 8km from Mirepoix.
  • Travel by air to Carcassonne and Toulouse.
    45 minutes drive from Carcassonne, taking the D119 to Mirepoix.
  • From Mirepoix take the D626 towards Limoux. At Moulin Neuf (5km) turn right to Treziers (D125) (3km).
  • 75minutes drive from Toulouse, via A61 towards Carcassonne, then A66 exiting at Pamiers for Mirepoix. Be sure to keep to speed limits on this road and remember that it's 50kph after the village name signs as speed checks are very regular.
  • Girona (3 hours easy drive from Spain) is best for Scotland and northern England.  Perpignan airport 2 hours drive.
  • Train to Montpelier or Toulouse, followed by car hire, is also possible.

Find our address on the printable Booking Form.

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

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Guest Reviews Of La Borde de L'Hercule; comfort, views, pool, garden

John & Gill Evans
10/8/12

Our love of France never diminishes and we have thoroughly enjoyed reacquainting ourselves with this lovely area. A most relaxing holiday in beautiful scenery, wonderful gite with fantastic all-round views…we hope to return.

5/5

Susan & Simon Westbrooke
10/8/12

Had a great two weeks. The gite is superb with stunning views. The area is lovely with lots to see and do. Certainly the best place we have been in France for a summer holiday.

4/5

Yvonne & Chris
10/4/12

Can’t praise the gite and the region more than to say that this is our second stay here and we hope to come back next year.

5/5

Lucy, Karl, Molly & Jem
10/5/12

I thought that the pool was ace! (Molly) I loved the swimming pool (Jem) Great place - easy going hosts. Thanks

5/5

Jon & Maria
10/5/12

What else can we say that hasn't been said before? We have had two weeks doing nothing. Thanks for a lovely two weeks, we will be back (already booked for 3 weeks in 2013) Jon & Maria

5/5

 

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Facilities at La Borde de L'Hercule; comfort, views, pool, garden

Facility Details
TypeGîte (Self-catering)
Bedrooms 1 double, 1 twin
Bathrooms 1 bathroom(s)
Capacity 4
Living Area150 m²
SuitabilityNon-smoking, Suitable for children, Touring motorcyclists welcome, Unsuitable for wheelchair access
Linen Bed linen, bathroom and pool towels are inclusive to the price.
Changeover day Saturday
Facility Details
Internal facilities Board Games, CD player, DVD player, Electric heaters, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Fans in rooms, Hairdryer, Hi-fi system, Owner on site, Radio, TV, Weekly maid service, Wood burning fire or stove
Kitchen facilities Cooker, Dishwasher, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Gas hob, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
Other

Access from the south into the dining room, through the kitchen onto the rear terrace. Stairs from the dining room lead up to lounge, bathroom with beautiful west facing view, and balcony with table and chairs. Another set of stairs take you to the two bedrooms, with views south and north. Ample safe parking, easily seen from the cottage. Washing machine facilities are arranged with us, using our utility room, next door to the cottage.
External features on site Barbecue, Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (shared use)
Other

Our two houses sit well away from neighbours - no clever photo angles here! Our garden is full of flowers, and in an acre of ground we have shady and sunny places to sit, and a barbecue for outdoor eating. We have puts lots of photos on this page, so you can see exactly where everything is.

The pool is shared, but only with us, and we rarely swim and sunbathe in the heat of the day, so you'll have it to yourselves almost always.

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Availability at La Borde de L'Hercule; comfort, views, pool, garden

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Friday, April 26, 2013

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Rates

Accommodation rental period Tariff
30 March 2013 - 26 April 2013 £350.00 per property per week
(€413 $536)
27 April 2013 - 31 May 2013 £400.00 per property per week
(€472 $612)
1 June 2013 - 28 June 2013 £475.00 per property per week
(€561 $727)
29 June 2013 - 12 July 2013 £550.00 per property per week
(€649 $842)
13 July 2013 - 30 August 2013 £675.00 per property per week
(€797 $1033)
31 August 2013 - 27 September 2013 £475.00 per property per week
(€561 $727)
28 September 2013 - 26 October 2013 £350.00 per property per week
(€413 $536)
5 April 2014 - 31 May 2014 £350.00 per property per week
(€413 $536)
1 June 2014 - 27 June 2014 £475.00 per property per week
(€561 $727)
28 June 2014 - 11 July 2014 £550.00 per property per week
(€649 $842)
12 July 2014 - 29 August 2014 £700.00 per property per week
(€826 $1071)
30 August 2014 - 31 October 2014 £475.00 per property per week
(€561 $727)

Additional price information

  • Arrival time: 4pm onwards, Saturdays in June, July & August. Departure by 11.30am. We can be flexible about arrival days in other months.
  • Other arrival days are possible outside July/August; please enquire. Well behaved dogs have stayed here, so please ask about bringing a pet. Any arriving pets that we have not discussed will be charged the Damage Cover payment automatically.
  • Damage Cover payment of £150 by cheque or cash on arrival, returnable on departure.
  • Owners Andy & Ros Morley live next door to the cottage, and while all the gite facilities are private to guests, are on hand to assist or supply useful local knowledge, including events scheduled over the period of your stay. As previously mentioned, the gardens and pool are shared facilities, but only with us, (we swim early morning and evening) and occasionally with visiting family & friends.

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Tel: + 33 (0)4 68 20 65 01

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