Villa, sleeps 9, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
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Steve Walker
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Laffon, terrace and swimming pool (1 / 6)
Lounge area (2 / 6)
Dining area (3 / 6)
Bathroom (4 / 6)
Pool house and spa (5 / 6)
Enjoying the terrace and pool (6 / 6)
Detached Villa with Secluded Garden, Terrace and Heated Pool
Villa Laffon is set on the edge of the traditional French village of Villemoustaussou, which is situated 10 minutes from the centre of Carcassonne. The centre of the village is within walking distance (2 mins by car) from the villa, down quiet country roads and has 2 bakers for fresh bread and pastries, a butcher’s and a small supermarket. There are also 2 bars and an excellent restaurant in the village.
Golfers and Skiers may be interested to know that there are 4 Golf Courses within 1 hours drive with the excellent course at Carcassonne about 20 minutes drive away. The nearest ski lift is around 1 ½ hours drive towards the Pyrenees.
Villa Laffon has 4 double bedrooms with the master suite having an en-suite shower room. A large well-equipped bathroom, with corner bath, toilet and shower. There is a lounge with dining room combined and a separate fully equipped kitchen.
All the accommodation is on one level and is suitable for guests with mobility problems. The pool is at the rear of the property and has a large outdoor dining area complete with built in outdoor barbecue.
The terrace and garden have uninterrupted views over unspoilt cornfields, towards the Pyrenees, where the snowy peaks can be seen nearly all year round.
The pool area is very private and secluded enabling you to concentrate on building a deep suntan should you wish, without any interruptions.
During your stay you will have full, exclusive use of the house, pool and garden, with the reassurance that the English manager is within 20 minutes drive away should any unexpected problems occur during your stay. The manager will visit at a mutually agreed time in each midweek period to ensure the pool is clean and also to maintain and water the gardens.
The villa is furnished throughout in a contemporary style. The lounge is equipped with British Satellite TV, DVD and CD player. There is good access for persons with mobility problems. Wi Fi available and included in the rental.
Accommodation details
- Bedrooms - 4 double bedrooms, sleeps 8/9 (3rd bed in large bedroom if required) + 2 infants
1 bedroom being en-suite with shower cubicle, sink and toilet
Cots and highchairs included at no extra cost - Kitchen - Hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, separate drinks fridge & microwave
- Dining Room & Lounge - Large L shaped room with French windows opening onto a large terrace and the pool area.
British satellite TV, DVD and CD players with a selection of films, CDs, books & games. - Laundry/Utility Room - Automatic washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, ironing board, sink and work unit
- Bathroom - Large corner bath with over bath shower, double vanity unit, toilet.
- Additional separate toilet
Full central heating
2 cots, 2 high chairs and a play pen are available in the villa at no extra cost.
Outside:
- Swimming Pool 4.5m x 8.5m with automatic filtration system (Pool is fenced to French law standards).
- Parking for up to 5 cars within the driveway.
Villemoustaussou holds fetes’ and festivals on many weekends throughout the summer months.
Carcassonne the famous medieval city is a 10 minute drive from the villa and is full of restaurants, bars and small shops which together with, museums and other historical attractions, makes it a place you will want to visit many times during your stay.
The more modern part of Carcassonne sits under the old town and has pedestrian shopping areas with many bars and cafes.
The Canal du Midi passes through Carcassonne and is only a 5-minute drive from Villa Laffon, boat trips and walks on the canal path are an excellent way to spend an afternoon. The towns of Mirepoix, Limoux and Castelnaudry are all nearby and well worth exploring.
A 45-minute drive takes you to the Mediterranean coast, with beaches at Narbonne Plage and along the coast towards Cap d`Adge or Perpignon. Barcelona can be reached in around 2 hours.
Carcassonne airport is 10 minutes drive from Villemoustaussou with Ryanair flights departing from Stanstead, Liverpool, East Midlands and Dublin plus other departure airports, see Ryanair website for more details
- Cycling - 5 adult and 3 children’s bikes are housed in the garage at the villa for your exclusive use at no extra charge.
- Walking - by the Canal du Midi, in the local countryside or in the regions National Parks.
- Fishing and Canoeing - in the local rivers and nearby lakes.
- Horse & Pony riding at Verceille a 15 minute drive.
- Tennis in Carcassonne
- Wine tasting - Minervois, Fitou, Cabardes and Corbieres areas.
- Boat trips – Canal du Midi or the nearby Mediterranean ports.
Further afield:
- The cities of Narbonne, Toulouse, Perpignon and Foix are within easy reach.
- The famous Cathar Castle sites are well worth exploring.
- The beaches at Narbonne Plage and Cap d’Agde provide many miles of unspoilt beauty.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Villemoustaussou (aude)
Nearest bar: Villemoustaussou (aude)
Nearest market: Carcassonne (aude)
Nearest pharmacy: Villemoustaussou (aude)
Nearest supermarket: Villemoustaussou (aude)
Tourist information: Carcassonne (aude)
Villemoustaussou on the map
Property 102913 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to Laffon
Reaching Villa Laffon:
By air: Ryanair fly direct to Carcassonne from Stanstead, East Midlands, Liverpool, Belgium and Dublin.
- Flights to Toulouse (1 hour from Carcassonne) and Perpignon (1 ½ hours) are also available from UK airports.
- The airport at Carcassonne is situated only 10 minutes drive from Villa Laffon.
Low cost car hire can be obtained through Ryanair and its partnership with Hertz.
By Train: You can let the motorail take you and your car to Narbonne or Toulouse.
By Car: A 10-hour drive from the channel ports.
- Can be driven in 1-day, eventually exiting from the A61 Autoroute at Jct 23.
Access options
Public transport available, Taxi from airport
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Carcassonne [CCF]
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| Property type | Villa (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Bedrooms |
2 double bedroom(s) 1 triple bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) 2 cot(s) |
| Occupancy | 9 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Wheelchair access, Non-smoking |
| Linen | Linen fully provided including pool towels. |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Fridge, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Tumble dryer, Washing machine, Gas hob, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer |
| Internal facilities | CD player, Central heating (gas), DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Hi-fi system, Internet access (broadband), Owner not on site, TV, Fans in rooms, Radio, Hairdryer, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet |
| External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue |
| Activities nearby | Boating, Canoeing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Horse riding, Sightseeing, Skiing, Tennis, Walking, Wine tasting |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 18th January 2020
| Available | Booked/Unavailable |
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Additional price notes
- Welcome pack on arrival. Wine, Orange juice, tea, coffee, milk and crisps
- Arrivals between 16.00 and 17.00 hrs.
- Villa to be vacated by 10.00 hrs on the day of departure.
- Adults and childrens bicycles available at no extra cost.