£1750 - £2550
(€2030 - €2958)
Per property per week
Villa, sleeps 11, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Mark Springate
(Advertising since March 2005)
Tel: 07818 098540
Please mention French Connections.
Stunning views! (1 / 67)
Your Villa is the one in the foreground on the right! (2 / 67)
Pool from upstairs terrace (3 / 67)
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Domaine des Pins - you can see why! (5 / 67)
Rear view of the villa - drone photo (6 / 67)
Your villa is the one on the right (7 / 67)
Front of the villa (8 / 67)
Pool from the terrace (9 / 67)
The terrace (10 / 67)
Outside covered dining area with BBQ (11 / 67)
Outside covered dining area and BBQ (12 / 67)
The lounge from the kitchen area (13 / 67)
Inside dining area / lounge (14 / 67)
The lounge from the terrace (15 / 67)
View from the lounge (16 / 67)
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Kitchen area (18 / 67)
Double bedroom 1 (19 / 67)
Double Bedroom 1 - shared bathroom and WC on landing with Bedroom 2 (20 / 67)
Double Bedroom 1 - shared bathroom and WC on landing with Bedroom 2 (21 / 67)
Double Bedroom 1 - shared bathroom and WC on landing with Bedroom 2 (22 / 67)
Double Bedroom 2 - shared sun terrace with Bedroom 1 (23 / 67)
Double Bedroom 2 - beautiful castle views! Same as Bedroom 1! (24 / 67)
Double Bedroom 2 - shared bathroom and WC on landing with Bedroom 1 (25 / 67)
Double Bedroom 2 - shared bathroom and WC on landing with Bedroom 1 (26 / 67)
Castle view from Bedroom 1 and 2 (27 / 67)
Bedroom 2 from the sun terrace (28 / 67)
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Great beaches (31 / 67)
Action in the village (32 / 67)
Garden views (33 / 67)
The garden (34 / 67)
Pool room and garden (35 / 67)
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Bedroom 3 (twin) - downstairs bedroom annexe (46 / 67)
Bedroom 3 (twin) - downstairs bedroom annexe (47 / 67)
Bedroom 3 (twin) - downstairs bedroom annexe (48 / 67)
Bedroom 3 (twin) - downstairs bedroom annexe (49 / 67)
Bedroom 3 - it\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s not a painting, it\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s real! (50 / 67)
Bedroom 4 (twin) - downstairs bedroom annexe (51 / 67)
Bedroom 4 (twin) - downstairs bedroom annexe (52 / 67)
Bedroom 4 (twin) - downstairs bedroom annexe (53 / 67)
Bedroom 5 (single + bunk bed) - downstairs bedroom annexe (54 / 67)
Bedroom 5 (single + bunk bed) - downstairs bedroom annexe (55 / 67)
Bedroom 5 (single + bunk bed) - downstairs bedroom annexe (56 / 67)
Bedroom 5 (single + bunk bed) - downstairs bedroom annexe (57 / 67)
Bedroom 5 (single + bunk bed) - downstairs bedroom annexe (58 / 67)
Durban Castle from the terrace (59 / 67)
Durban Castle at night from the terrace (60 / 67)
Durban Castle from the terrace (61 / 67)
Durban Castle from the terrace (62 / 67)
Durban Castle from the terrace (63 / 67)
Durban Castle 14th July celebrations (64 / 67)
Durban Castle 14th July celebrations (65 / 67)
Downstairs bedroom annexe - shared shower room/WC (66 / 67)
Downstairs bedroom annexe - shared shower room/WC (67 / 67)
Luxury Villa, Sleeps 10, Private Pool, Corbieres, Languedoc,South France
Villa Corbieres is a charming, cut stone villa located in the beautiful Languedoc region in South West of France. The villa is in a premium position amongst a small group of stone houses built in the traditional style around a lovely courtyard overlooking the pretty village of Durban-Corbières with its medieval castle. Enjoying a peaceful private garden, this lovely house sleeps 10 adults in 5 bedrooms with absolutely stunning views over Durban Castle. Complete with private pool and secluded deck, Villa Les Aiguilles is the perfect location for an idyllic holiday in this still undiscovered yet easily accessible part of Mediterranean France.
The property is very well equipped and features a fully integrated kitchen with aged stone worktop and tiling and terracotta tiled floors. The property has also benefitted from an interior refresh in 2020 with new items of furniture and wall coverings in the lounge and bedrooms as well as a brand new set of exterior furniture (loungers and chairs). To the rear there is a tiled patio with plenty of shade, an integrated barbecue - the perfect setting for a warm, relaxing, Mediterranean evening. The secluded gardens will be well stocked with a variety of plants and shrubs. The 9 x 5 metre pool has a stepped end and is surrounded by a hardwood deck area on which to sunbathe or admire the views of the surrounding countryside and the stunning ruin of Durban Castle. The patio and deck are equipped with a sun loungers, table and chairs for outdoor dining.
The interior of the villa:
The villa can accomodate up to 11 people. Villa Corbieres is beautifully appointed and fully equipped for ease and convenience - a perfect home from home in which to enjoy the unique pace and ambience of Languedoc. A short drive from airports at Beziers, Carcassonne, Perpignan, Toulouse and Montpellier, the surrounding area has a wealth of attractions from beaches, gorges and waterfalls and just a stones throw away from the Cathar Castles of Queribus and Peyrepetueuse
Ground Floor
- Large lounge / dining-room with fireplace and wood burning fireplace.
- Open plan kitchen with aged stone worksurfaces and breakfast bar.
- Kitchen store room.
First Floor
- Bedroom 1: King size bed, built in wardrobes with sliding doors
- Bedroom 2: King size bed, built in wardrobes with sliding doors.
- Secluded and private sun deck surrounded by 1m wall.
- Bathroom with lovely stone basins and colourful tiles from Bisbal in neighbouring Catalunya.
- Separate WC.
Bedroom Annexe (Ground Floor)
- Bedroom 3: Twin beds with sliding door leading on to pool deck area.
- Bedroom 4: Twin beds.
- Bedroom 5: Single bed plus bunk bed with sliding door leading on to pool deck area.
- Large shower room and WC.
- Wardrobe / changing area, with 2 large, shelved wardrobes with sliding doors.
Outside
- Magnificent terracotta tiled terrace with built in barbeque leading to (via steps)
- Pool (9m x 5m) with beautiful hardwood deck surround, leading to (via steps) small secluded garden planted with a range of shrubs and flowers. Single garage and additional parking for 2 cars.
General Comments:
The villa is predominantly south facing and enjoys a completely uninterrupted view of the ancient Cathar ruin which dominates the village. The ruin is framed almost centrally, through the south facing windows and doors of the lounge (leading through to the pool terrace) and the upstairs bedrooms (leading on to a private sun terrace). Stunning views over the castle and surrounding countryside
Kitchen facilities: Dishwasher, Washing machine, Fridge, Freezer, Halogen hob, Electric oven, stainless steel extractor chimney.
Villa Les Aiguilles is ideally located 30km from the Mediterranean sea at Cap Leucate and within easy reach of the ancient cities of Perpignan (60km) and Carcassonne (65km), both of which enjoy excellent transport links, including rapidly expanding international connections (Ryanair from London Stanstead to Perpignan or Carcassonne). The major metropolitan centres of Montpellier and Toulouse are both 120 km, while over the border in Spain, Girona (Ryanair from London Luton) is 150 km and Barcelona 230 km. All are well served by excellent motorways and frequent rapid rail-links.
The region of Languedoc-Roussillon still remains something of an undiscovered treasure. Nestled along a 300 kilometre expanse of unspoilt beaches between the Cote d'Azur and the Spanish border, blanketed in vineyards and bisected by the Canal Du Midi, the Languedoc enjoys a sun-drenched Mediterranean climate. Daytime temperatures average 30°C in summer, while the annual daytime average is around 22°C.
Durban - Corbieres: the town of Durban, dominated by the inevitable ruined castle, is the centre of the part of the Corbières, where small villages are linked by narrow, winding roads. Although Durban itself is on the "main" D611 road, close to civilisation! There has been a settlement here since Roman times. The château on its hill is a reminder of the chequered history of the Languedoc, criss-crossed throughout history by opposing forces; it was originally built by the kings of Aragon and was remodelled in the 16th century. As always, it's worth climbing up to admire the view. Durban itself is a typical Mediterranean village with a tree lined main street.
The village centre (a short walk or cycle (if you are feeling energetic), ensures that all essential amenities are close at hand, including a supermarket, petrol station, patisserie/boulangerie, post office, bank, doctor’s surgery, pharmacy and hairdresser, although the walk back up the hill might ensure you are ready for a dip by the time you get back with the croissants.
Fontjoncouse (8km / 8mins): in the village a restaurant run by a Michelin-starred chef, Gilles Goujon, serving food which is amazingly refined and elegant while still bursting with the local flavours of tomato, olive oil, goats' cheese, thyme ... definitely worth the trip.
The Beaches: Peyriac-de-Mer (20km / 20mins), another fishing village on the bank of the lagoon. Drive slowly, and admire the view. Part of the lagoon has been declared a nature reserve, and this is a good place for spotting flamingos, herons, storks, and other maritime birds. The smaller Etang de Doul, near Peyriac, has the notable feature of being 43% salt ... comparable to the Dead Sea! Swimming, or rather floating, in it is an interesting experience.
A delightful road from Peyriac-de-Mer takes you along the narrow strip of land between the shore and the salt marshes to:
Bages (32km / 35mins) is a picturesque fishing village on a steep rocky outcrop overlooking the Etang de Bages with its transient population of pink flamingos and other waterfowl. There is no longer much commercial fishing here, but it is increasingly popular with holidaymakers.
Sigean (22km / 25 mins): the kingdom of pink flamingoes, egretrs and seagulls, the Bages and Sigean lake covers an area of 13,600 acres. A natural expanse of water trapped between dunes and marshes, the sea and the plain. This is the home of the popular Réserve Africaine (safari park), founded in 1974. Absolutely unmissable if you have children, its 300 hectares (660 acres) next to the lagoon are home to more than 3000 animals, reptiles and birds of about 160 different species, most but not all from the African plains.
Port-la-Nouvelle (27km / 30 mins): is a popular resort with miles of sandy beaches, lots of entertainments during the summer. However as it’s also an industrial port you have to first go past some rather unsightly refinery buildings before getting to the beach. Once there however the beach is lovely. Great for kids. Explore the beaches around Sigean (2.5km from lagoon), Bages and Peyriac-de-Mer.
Gruissan (45km / 45mins): a village, port and beach rolled into one. The port is only recently built but is lively and friendly. Along the beach there are some strange chlets on piles used for location shots for the odd french film. Great for sun-bathing or wind-surfing on either the lake or sea. Nice sandy beach with little cafes on the beach and nearby.
La Franqui (38 km / 40 mins): to the north of Cap Leucate, protected from the wind by that rare event on this coast, a cliff, and shaded by pinewoods, is La Fran
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Durban Village
Nearest supermarket: Durban Village
Nearest market: Surrounding Villages, Peyriac De Mer Or Narbonne
Nearest pharmacy: Durban Village
Nearest bar: Durban Village (Chez Prano)
Tourist information: Narbonne Or Cucignan
Durban Corbieres on the map
Property 101792 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to Villa Corbières
Airports and Beziers, Carcassonne, Perpignan, Toulouse and Montpellier.
650 mile drive from Calais.
Access options
Car Essential
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Beziers [BZR]
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Wow is the right word. Excellent property with stunning views in an excellent location. Great pool, and outside area including balcony area. Lots to do and see in the area; some excellent restaurants; great wine; stunning scenery; and good beaches nearby. All you need for a holiday.
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Mark's house has everything you would expect, spacious, clean, tastefully decorated and breathtaking views. Mark is responsive and very friendly. Anyway this place is great.
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Very pleasant and rejuvenating stay in the heart of a charming rural house. Ideal place for family reunions or holidays with friends. Quite simply a superb place. Recommended.
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We had a pleasant family holiday, the house was perfect with a very nice living space inside and also a very nice living space outside. There were 10 of us and the house was large enough and comfortable for everyone. I recommend!
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This house was absolutely beautiful. The town of Durban is exactly what I pictured a village in the South of France to be and the view from the back of the house is breathtaking. I would absolutely stay here again next time I am back in this region!
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Wow is the word. Amazing host and place. Better than in pictures . Will definitely go back. Had all you need. Very clean. View, pool, house and host was Amazing!
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This villa is in fact better than the pictures are able to tell. The first thing that "hits you" when you open the blinds in the spatious living room is the gorgious view of the cathar castle ruins just across the river valley. Its truly breathtaking. We were two famlies of 4 (eight persons), comfortly accomodated in this villa. The two identical master bedrooms upstairs are beatiful - and to open the shutters in the morning, breath the fresh air and soake inn this tru and genuin "frenchness" is priceless. Everything were clean and tidy, the kitchen worked well, and the pool was clean, cold and clear. If you like the true spirit of countryside France - this is the place to go. Mark was a great host, he answered all our questions quickly and the house guide provided all the neccessary information.
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Mark is a perfect host and his house is amazing with incredible view of a medieval castle. We had a “Game of Thrones” party and we couldn’t choose a better environment. If you are traveling to South of France I’d highly recommended staying there.
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| Property type | Villa (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Bedrooms |
2 double bedroom(s) 1 triple bedroom(s) 2 twin bedroom(s) 1 cot(s) |
| Occupancy | 11 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Non-smoking, Couples only, Adults only, Touring motorcyclists welcome |
| Linen | All bed linen, bath, hand and pool towel hire is provided and is included in the rental price |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Cooker, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Tumble dryer, Washing machine, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer |
| Internal facilities | Central heating (electric), DVD player, English satellite TV, Hi-fi system, Internet access (broadband), Owner not on site, Telephone, TV, Wood burning fire or stove, Fans in rooms, Roof Terrace, Hairdryer, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet |
| External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Tennis Court, Roof terrace |
| Activities nearby | Bird Watching, Boules, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Parachuting, Paragliding, Sailing, Swimming, Walking, Water sports, White water rafting, Wind Surfing, Wine tasting, Wine touring |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 10th April 2024
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
|---|---|
| 13 April 2024 – 26 April 2024 |
£1750 Per property per week
(€2030 / $2177) |
| 27 April 2024 – 31 May 2024 |
£2050 Per property per week
(€2378 / $2551) |
| 01 June 2024 – 12 July 2024 |
£2250 Per property per week
(€2610 / $2799) |
| 13 July 2024 – 23 August 2024 |
£2550 Per property per week
(€2958 / $3173) |
| 24 August 2024 – 06 September 2024 |
£2250 Per property per week
(€2610 / $2799) |
| 07 September 2024 – 21 December 2024 |
£1850 Per property per week
(€2146 / $2302) |
| 22 December 2024 – 02 January 2025 |
£2250 Per property per week
(€2610 / $2799) |
Additional price notes
- All prices quoted are per week. Flexible check in days
- 20% discount on all bookings of 7 nights or more outside of peak summer season (mid July - end August)
- An additional cleaning fee of £200 will be added to the quoted price.
- A deposit of 25% is required with all bookings. The balancing final payment is due 8 weeks before the start of the holiday together with a refundable damage/electricity usage deposit of £400
- Air-conditioning energy costs are based on usage and calculated by meter readings at the start and end of your stay then deducted from your deposit
- Please enquire about long winter lets.