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Two Gîtes, Heated Pool next to Canal du Midi, Carcassonne

2 Accommodation options available. Gîte in France. Located Near Carcassonne, Marseillette, Canal du Midi , France

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Canal View Cottage

$739 - $1,451 Per property per week

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Description

♦ 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4

Suitability

♦ Pets welcomed, Suitable for children, Touring motorcyclists welcome, Unsuitable for wheelchair access

Facilities

♦ Barbecue, Boating lake, Fishing lake, Garden, Private River Fishing, Scenic views, Swimming pool (shared use)

  • Large Heated Pool with great views
    Large Heated Pool with great views
  • Double bedroom
    Double bedroom
  • Seating area
    Seating area

Home description

Where is it

Aude
 

At the edge of a lovely, typically French village in the south Minervois right alongside the spectacular Canal du Midi and only 15 minutes away from the famous walled medieval city of Carcassonne. Both the Canal and the City are UNESCO world heritage sites.

You have the choice of 2 fully equipped, self catered, independant gîtes each sleeping 4, which can prove to be an ideal base to explore the many attractions in and around the area and are available to rent 365 days of the year.

If you only want to have a leisurely stroll, cycle along the canal towpath or take time to explore further a field and visit the many Cathar Churches and fabulous vineyards for a spot of wine tasting which the Languedoc is famous for. The Mediterranean beaches are less than 1 hour drive away and Spain can be reached in less than 2 hours.

WiFi available

Accommodation detail

Canal View Cottage has the advantage of fabulous views overlooking the Canal du Midi and across the vineyards to the "Montagne Noire" in the distance. You can sit on the patio area watching the boats navigate their way up and down the lock on the canal and watch the French people go about their everyday life.

On the patio there is a table and chairs for outside dining next to a spacious barbecue area. Sun loungers are provided.  Great views of the canal and vineyards.

About the location

The village of Marseillette is midway between Carcassonne and Olanzac in the southern Minervois region of the Languedoc.  It offers a Boulangerie, bar, hairdressers, hotel.  It sits between the Canal du Midi and the river Aude. Trebes close by offers all the necessary facilities such as; grocers, petrol, supermarkets, chemist, newsagent banks etc. All major stores and supermarkets are generally found in Carcassonne. There is a mini supermarket in Capendu 2 kilometres away that stocks most items and is open 7 days a week.

Rain in the summer is very rare and tends to result from occasional storm activity which is localised. If you are unfortunate enough to experience rain, then it tends to be a large burst in a very short space of time.

The average maximum temperatures for the Minervois are as follows:

The gîtes are ideally situated to visit the many attractions. Whether you want to walk around the walls of the medieval city (Le Cité) steeped in history or to dip your toes in the sea at the sun drenched beaches of the Mediterranean.

The region is surrounded by vineyards and stunning countryside. You would never be short of places to visit or walk.  Plenty of Domaines / Vineyards localy offer wine tasting.

Carcassonne - The medieval walled city dates back to the 6th Century. It has 52 towers and 2 miles of ramparts and is still inhabited to this day. The setting for several films such as Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves.

Les Montagnes

The Montagne Noire (Black Mountains) to the north has stunningly beautiful scenery with charming mountain villages beautiful for walking or leisurely drives.   Behind us are the Alaric mountains that offer great walks and far reaching views.

Local markets 

Wednesday in Lezignan, Sunday in Narbonne and Saturday in Carcassonne offers great places to pick up fresh local and seasonal produce. The Saturday market in Revel or Carcassonne is a must to see the authentic French way of life and buy local produce.  Mirepoix market on a Monday is great for picking up all the local produce and stopping to have a coffee. Limoux offers a great market in their old village square surrounded interesting architecture.

Explore

Assorted Wine trails, Several Cathar Churches near by dating back over 800 years, African Animal Reserve within ½ hours drive at Sigean, Inland salt water lakes with Flamingos at Peyriac de Mer & Bages again less than ½ hour drive away.

Mountains

Rolling hills, vineyards, cathedrals, churches, lakes, gorges, rivers, rafting, and sailing what ever your interests will all be catered for close by.

France is renowned for its food and drink. There are certainly no shortages of places to eat and drink to suit all tastes and pockets close by. More local information is available on site.

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

How to get here

Airports

Several airports are in close proximity. Carcassonne, Toulouse, Beziers, Montpellier, Nimes, Perpignan, Girona & Barcelona.  Ryanair serves Carcassonne & Perpignan with regular inexpensive flights. Toulouse and Montpelier airports are also approx 1 hour away. Also Beziers has recently expanded to include UK flights. Inexpensive car hire direct from all the local airports can take the strain from driving down and help you reach the sunshine quicker and hopefully more refreshed.

Further international flights via Nimes, Girona and Barcelona are also an option with discount airlines and only a couple of hours drive away.

Trains 

Nearest train station is in Carcassonne. Motorail runs to Toulouse & Narbonne.

Ferries

From Calais it's approximately a 10 hour drive via the Auto-routes plus comfort breaks.

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

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Facilities

Facility Details
TypeGîte (Self-catering)
Bedrooms 1 double, 1 twin
Baby cots 1
Bathrooms 1 bathroom(s)
Separate toilets 1
Capacity 4
SuitabilityPets welcomed, Suitable for children, Touring motorcyclists welcome, Unsuitable for wheelchair access
Linen Linen & Towels included in the price.
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Facility Details
Internal facilities Board Games, CD player, Central heating (electric), DVD player, Electric heaters, Hairdryer, Hi-fi system, Broadband Internet Access (Wi-fi), Owner on site, Radio, TV
Kitchen facilities Cooker, Dishwasher, Electric hob, Electric oven, Freezer, Fridge, Fridge-Freezer, Gas hob, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine
Other

External clothes line.

Coffee maker, toaster, iron & ironing board.

WiFi.   iPhone/iPod docking station to charge and play music
External features on site Barbecue, Boating lake, Fishing lake, Garden, Private River Fishing, Scenic views, Swimming pool (shared use)

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Availability & rates

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Availability last updated on: - Friday, February 10, 2012

Rates

24 July 2011 - 9 September 2011 €1,060.00 per property per week
(£891 $1398)
10 September 2011 - 21 October 2011 €870.00 per property per week
(£731 $1148)
22 October 2011 - 27 April 2012 €560.00 per property per week
(£471 $739)
28 April 2012 - 1 June 2012 €800.00 per property per week
(£672 $1055)
2 June 2012 - 7 September 2012 €1,100.00 per property per week
(£924 $1451)
8 September 2012 - 2 November 2012 €800.00 per property per week
(£672 $1055)
3 November 2012 - 1 January 2013 €560.00 per property per week
(£471 $739)
 

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Pauline Johnson

(Advertising since December 2003)

Tel: + 33 (0)4 68 76 94 91

Tel 2: + 33 (0)6 18 15 20 06

Tel 3: + 33 (0)4 68 76 99 04

Fax: + 33 (0)4 68 76 99 04

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