L'Ancienne Gare - Gîte Holiday Rental in Montreal, Aude, France

Where is it

• Location:  South of France and the Riviera  >  Languedoc Roussillon  >  Aude
• Closest town/village:  Montreal (Aude) ( 1.4 miles *Direct distance, road distance may vary. Please refer to detailed area map for local roads. )
• Closest airport: Carcassonne Airport (15 mins)
• Access: No public transport available, Car Essential Car hire
• Property highlights: Barbecue, Garden, Swimming pool (shared use)

 

Converted Old Railway Station with Heated Pool

This home is an old railway station part of which is a self-contained gîte. Situated just outside the medieval hilltop village of Montreal. The village is well equipped with many village shops, including a bakery, butchers, bank (with cash machine), post office, doctors, pharmacy, bar/restaurant and a café, tennis courts etc. There is also a supermarket, which is conveniently open on Sunday mornings.

Holiday Accommodation at L'Ancienne Gare

The gite originally was the cargo halls of the station. It has been renovated with an emphasis on quality while retaining the original character of the building. Comprising of:

Ground Floor

• Kitchen / diner - fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer etc. There are large double doors opening onto the garden. Leading off from the kitchen there is: A separate washing machine area and a large storeroom where there is a fridge/freezer.
• Sitting room - with double doors leading on to a private covered decked terrace, the old platform, with steps leading down to the garden to where originally the railway line ran. The terrace is westerly facing so a great spot to enjoy the afternoon sun and spectacular sunsets. There is plenty of garden furniture supplied as well as a gas barbecue.
• Bedroom 1 - large room with a queen size bed and large ensuite bathroom with toilet that can also be accessed, if wished, from the living area.

First Floor

Stairs leading from the lounge:

• Bedroom 2 - with queen size bed
• Bedroom 3 - with double bed
• Bathroom - with toilet

Stairs leading from the kitchen:

• Bedroom 4 - with two single beds and washbasin
• Mezzanine - small lounge area with satellite TV and reading area.

All the bedrooms are large with ample space to accommodate a cot, which can be supplied. A high chair as well as other baby equipment is available if needed. The property has wi-fi connection, an ipod/MP3 docking station & a radio/CD player.

Outside

The pool, shared only with us, is 5 m x 11.5 m with a large surrounding area. It is totally enclosed making it safer for children while adding to your privacy. The pool is heated which is ideal for those wanting to enjoy a dip either side of the summer months. The pool water is U.V. light treated, therefore there are no nasty chemicals to worry about. There is plenty of pool furniture including a covered daybed. The property is set in approximately 1 ha of enclosed land. There are swings &  a slide, a trampoline with net and a large treehouse.

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About Montreal in Aude, Languedoc Roussillon

Places of interest within easy reach:

• The fortified town of Carcassonne: The "Cite" is a medieval walled city with ramparts, which is the largest fortress in Europe. (20 mins).
• Cathar country: There are many castles and abbeys you can visit in this area dating back to the thirtieth century. (Approx. 40 mins).
• Mediterranean beaches: Miles of sandy beaches to suit all. (Less than 1 hr to the east).
• The Pyrenees: (1hr south).
• Further a field the duty free principality of Andorra. (1.5 hrs). The Spanish border is not too far away (80 mins) with Barcelona 3 hrs away.
• Canal du Midi: Running from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean coasts. The banks of the canal provide a shady walking/cycling track. Boats can be hired and tours can be easily arranged. The nearest point from us is the market town of Bram. (10 mins).

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

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

Carcasonne airport 15 mins. Toulouse airport 50 mins. Perpignon airport 1.5 hrs. Autoroute junction 7 mins.

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

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Facilities at L'Ancienne Gare

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Availability at L'Ancienne Gare

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Availability last updated on: - Thursday, June 13, 2013

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