Two Gites with Swimming Pool with view of Pyrenees

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Relaxing by the pool

The garden outside Tournesol. Ready for a party.

Home description

Les Brunet is located near the pretty hilltop village of Fanjeaux, which is well equipped with boulangerie, butcher, bars, tea/coffee shop, general store, chemist, post office, doctors, etc. 

The property is about 1 min from Fanjeaux, approximately 10 mins from Bram and 20 mins from the bustling market town of Castelnaudary which has shops, banks, restaurants, bars, weekly market etc.

Les Brunet offers a lot of charm and character. It is built of stone with contrasting small stones around the windows and offers excellent views of the surrounding countryside.

External features on site

• Swimming pool (shared use)
• Garden
• Barbecue

Accommodation detail

The open plan lounge/kitchen/diner

Ground Floor

• Open plan lounge/kitchen/diner -  beamed ceiling and cream stoned floor. Fitted, well equipped kitchen area with oven, hob, kettle, toaster, microwave, freezer, fridge, coffee maker, iron, ironing board, dishwasher etc. 
• Lounge/diner area - There is a well in one corner with brick surround and glass top providing an excellent feature and a unique coffee table (it has been totally renovated and made safe and secure) and table and chairs for 4 people. 2 sofas, second coffee table, CD/radio/cassette, DVD player and sky free to air TV, 2 windows plus glass door to private patio with table and chairs.
• Shower room - with shower only. 
• Separate toilet - and washbasin. 

First Floor

• Bedroom 1 - very large and light with beamed ceiling and view of the Pyrenees. Double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside table, etc. En suite bathroom with bath and shower, toilet and washbasin set in vanity unit.
• Bedroom 2 - Twin beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside table.

About the location

Other places worthy of a visit and all within easy reach are the historic (some of which are medieval) towns of Revel, Lastours, Limoux and Castres. Heading towards the mountains to Andorra you have Mirepoix and Foix.

The region offers many excellent and well known wines to choose from Corbiere, Minervois, La Clape, Fitou, Malpere, etc. There are plenty of opportunities for wine tasting. You can choose between the larger sophisticated Domaines or the wonderful family run "caves", some of which produce extremely good organic wines. 

The region is famous for "Les châteaux du Pays Cathare" with its many castles, towns and villages dating back over 800 years!

Carcassonne, a wonderful medieval walled city, which is surrounded by 52 towers is definitely worth a visit and is illuminated at night. There are many wonderful restaurants to tempt you at reasonable prices. Visit the many fascinating craft and antique shops. 

The costal resort of Narbonne is 50mins away as is Toulouse with its international airport and excellent shopping facilities, architecture, history and art. 

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

Activities nearby

Golf, Boating, Fishing, Cycling, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Tennis, Table tennis

See Activities and attractions for more information on nearby activities and places of interest.

How to get here

Ryanair fly to Carcassonne from Stanstead daily (20 mins drive to house).

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