£875 - £1200
(€1022 - €1402)
Per property per week
Gîte, sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Nicole Adams
(Advertising since March 2006)
Tel: + 33 (0)4 68 24 89 60
Tel 2: + 33 (0)6 22 17 34 55
Please mention French Connections.
Domaine de barthe (1 / 20)
Exterior of Alaric cottage (2 / 20)
Alaric master bedroom (3 / 20)
Alaric master bedroom (4 / 20)
Alaric twin bedroom (5 / 20)
Feature \'Occitan\' stairwell (6 / 20)
Alaric lounge (7 / 20)
Alaric lounge (8 / 20)
Alaric dining area (9 / 20)
Alaric kitchen (10 / 20)
Barthe\'s swimming pool (11 / 20)
Games barn (12 / 20)
Side view of Domaine de Barthe (13 / 20)
Surrounded by vines (14 / 20)
Courtyard floodlit at night (15 / 20)
Games barn interior (16 / 20)
Douzens summer weekly market (17 / 20)
Douzens weekly summer soiree (18 / 20)
Fish the nearby river Aude! (19 / 20)
Our petanque court (20 / 20)
Gites with Swimming Pool in Ancient Wine Domaine near Carcassonne
Domaine de Barthe is an ancient wine domaine situated in the heart the Minervois and Corbiere wine regions. The gites are set around a south facing courtyard overlooking the Alaric mountains and surrounded by our own vines. The gites can be hired individually, or alternatively, because we can accommodate up to 20 people across the 4 gites, we feel Domaine de Barthe is ideal for small groups so why not ask your close family or best friends to join you for a memorable holiday.
Within the complex we have a games room with T.V. for playing DVD’s, table football, tennis table, darts, books, games and various children’s toys from dolls to lego. There is a barbecue area, Petanque court and laundry facilities. In addition there is a superb 14m x 6m in ground swimming pool (complying with the latest safety regulations).
The cottage sleeps 4 and the accommodation comprises:
Inside
- One double bedroom
- One twin bedroom
- Ensuite shower room with WC to master bedroom
- Ensuite bathroom with WC to twin bedroom
- Separate Lounge and dining area within fully equipped kitchen area (complete with large fridge, gas oven and microwave)
Outside
Outside the gite you have your own private area complete with table and chairs.
A clothes washing and drying service is available onsite at a minimal cost
The local village (Douzens) is approx. ½ mile away and has everything for your convenience (bakers, small village supermarket, post office and restaurant/bar). There is an abundance of things to see and do in this beautiful unspoilt region including leisure lakes, a golf course, historic and picturesque villages and plenty of local produce markets.
Situated in the heart of the wine region, we are perfectly placed to explore this unspoilt area. Only 35 miles from the Mediterranean coastline where you can relax on miles of quiet sandy beaches, visit traditional fishing villages, have lunch in a lively marina or wander around the old Roman town of Narbonne where the Canal du Robine runs through the centre.
The area is famous for the Cathar castles and the spectacular mediaeval Cité of Carcassonne which is only a 15 minute drive away, steeped in history and offering a complete enclosed city of shops, restaurants, original buildings, cobbled streets and double wall of ramparts to explore.
The Canal du Midi - the famous French heritage canal dating back to the 17th century, which connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Mediterranean, runs nearby where you can walk or hire bikes and cycle along it’s picturesque banks, take a boat out or just sit at one of the restaurants and enjoy a cool drink or taste one of the speciality regional ‘plat du jour’ (meal of the day).
You can also indulge in the regions main attraction – the wines! There are many ‘wine caves’ locally offering you the chance to educate your palate on the various exceptional Reds, Whites and Roses by having a wine tasting and buying bottles (or barrels!) at very reasonable prices.
Alternatively, if you fancy a day around Domaine de Barthe to just “chill out”, there are sunbeds to relax on, around our new 14m x 6m in ground swimming pool, games room, petanque court and barbecues. You can take a stroll amongst the vines to watch the sunset or walk down the ‘Plane tree’ avenue to the river Aude (approx. 200 metres away) where you can do a spot of fishing, cool off or just listen to the chorus of bird song in this otherwise peaceful location.
If you fancy a night off from cooking or going out, we will organise a paella or barbecue evening at the complex. This region was often regarded as the ‘lost Riviera’, due to it’s unspoilt naturalism, unlike it’s busy and overcrowded neighbour the Cote D’Azur! Now however, the region is fast becoming a very popular destination and has been featured regularly on UK television programmes and in the best selling book 'Labyrinthe'.
Swimming, watersports, tree top adventure course and picnic areas at ‘Lac Cavayere’. Cycling along the Canal du Midi. Canoeing on the River Aude. Walking, golf, fishing, wine tasting, restaurants and local markets. Mediaeval Cité.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Douzens (aude)
Nearest supermarket: Douzens (aude)
Nearest market: Olonzac (herault) - Every Tuesday Morning
Nearest pharmacy: Capendu (aude)
Nearest bar: Trebes (aude) - Convenience Stores Also In Douzens & Capendu
Tourist information: Trebes (aude)
Douzens on the map
Property 104268 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to Alaric Cottage
Please contact the owners for details
Access options
Car Essential
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Carcassonne [CCF]
Stayed here? Add your review >
Thank you very much Nicky & Mark, another memorable holiday in Fitou gite. Pool, Games Barn, BBQ all used fully! Great days out, we will be back!
Guest rating:
A lovely chilled 2 weeks in every respect apart from the weather which was gloriously hot! With grateful thanks to Mark & Nicky for being excellent hosts; for organising the Bastille day trip to Carcassonne; the chips; the loan of sun umbrellas for the beach and the many useful bits of local information – a holiday to remember for all the right reasons.
Guest rating:
Huge thanks for a fantastic holiday. Gite was first class, comfortable & clean. Wow, what a difference Mark & Nicky make. English owners who are nice, friendly and very helpful on where to visit each day. Thanks guys, all the best!
Guest rating:
Many thanks to you Mark & Nicky for making us feel so welcome on our arrival at DdeB & for your help in suggesting places to visit. Our gite was first class, an excellent base from which to explore this interesting region. A super relaxing two weeks, supported by the superb local wine.
Guest rating:
We’ve had a lovely family holiday, reliving earlier Eurocamp experiences but in much more luxurious surroundings! Fantastic food, wine and excellent hospitality from Mark & Nicky. We hope to return and will recommend to all our friends.
Guest rating:
Quite simply the best we have been to! Thank you Mark & Nicky for your great ‘hosting’ – something we have not experienced anywhere else. We all have had a wonderful visit to this part of France. The village market and evening meal are a ‘must’ if you like a fantastic night out. The meal on arrival & Paella night – brilliant! Kids loved the pool & games barn – enough not to visit the med beaches!
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| Property type | Gîte (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Bedrooms |
1 double bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) |
| Occupancy | 4 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Non-smoking |
| Linen | All linen and towels for use in the gites are included in the price, (please bring you own beach/pool towels or can be hired from us at a nominal rate) |
| Kitchen facilities | Ironing facilities, Microwave, Gas hob, Gas oven, Fridge-Freezer |
| Internal facilities | CD player, Owner on site, Fans in rooms, Radio, Hairdryer, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet |
| External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (shared use), Barbecue |
| Activities nearby | Boules, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Gourmet dining, Swimming, Tree adventure park, Walking, Water sports, Wine tasting |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 19th March 2024
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2024 – 14 June 2024 |
£875 Per property per week
(€1022 / $1089) |
| 15 June 2024 – 12 July 2024 |
£1025 Per property per week
(€1197 / $1275) |
| 13 July 2024 – 23 August 2024 |
£1200 Per property per week
(€1402 / $1493) |
| 24 August 2024 – 13 September 2024 |
£1025 Per property per week
(€1197 / $1275) |
| 14 September 2024 – 31 October 2024 |
£875 Per property per week
(€1022 / $1089) |
Additional price notes
- All payments can be made in £ (UK pound sterling) or € (Euros) by bank transfer
- Laundry service available at 5€ per 5kg load (wash,dry and fold inc. powder & conditioner)