L'Ancienne Gare - Gîte Holiday Rental, in Montreal, Aude, France

Converted Old Railway Station

This home is an old railway station part of which is a self-contained gîte. Situated just outside the medieval hilltop village of Montreal. The village is well equipped with many village shops, including a bakery, butchers, bank (with cash machine), post office, doctors, pharmacy, bar/restaurant and a café, tennis courts etc.

The gite originally was the cargo halls of the station. It has been renovated with an emphasis on quality while retaining the original character of the building. Comprising of:

Ground Floor

• Kitchen / diner - fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, Nespresso machine etc. There are large double doors opening onto the garden. Leading off from the kitchen there is: A separate washing machine area and a large storeroom.
• Sitting room - with double doors leading on to a private covered decked terrace, the old platform, with steps leading down to the garden to where originally the railway line ran. The terrace is westerly facing so a great spot to enjoy the afternoon sun and spectacular sunsets. There is plenty of garden furniture supplied as well as a gas barbecue.
• Bedroom 1 - large room with a queen size bed (160cm) and large ensuite bathroom with toilet that can also be accessed, if wished, from the living area.

First Floor

Stairs leading from the lounge:

• Bedroom 2 - with queen size bed (160cm)
• Bedroom 3 - with queen size bed (160cm)
• Bathroom - with toilet

Stairs leading from the kitchen:

• Bedroom 4 - with two single beds and washbasin
• Mezzanine - small lounge area with TV and reading area.

All the bedrooms are large with ample space to accommodate a cot, which can be supplied. A high chair as well as other baby equipment is available if needed. The property has wi-fi connection.

Outside

The pool, shared only with us, is 5 m x 11.5 m with a large surrounding area. It is totally enclosed making it safer for children while adding to your privacy. The pool water is U.V. light treated, therefore being kinder than other pool treatments. There is plenty of pool furniture including a covered daybed. The property is set in approximately 1 ha of enclosed land. There are swings & a slide, a trampoline with net and a large treehouse.

Places of interest within easy reach:

• The fortified town of Carcassonne: The "Cite" is a medieval walled city with ramparts, which is the largest fortress in Europe. (20 mins).
• Cathar country: There are many castles and abbeys you can visit in this area dating back to the thirtieth century. (Approx. 40 mins).
• Mediterranean beaches: Miles of sandy beaches to suit all. (Less than 1 hr to the east).
• The Pyrenees: (1hr south).
• Further a field the duty free principality of Andorra. (1.5 hrs). The Spanish border is not too far away (80 mins) with Barcelona 3 hrs away.
• Canal du Midi: Running from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean coasts. The banks of the canal provide a shady walking/cycling track. Boats can be hired and tours can be easily arranged. The nearest point from us is the market town of Bram. (10 mins).

• Wine tasting: Many regions providing fine wines are on the doorstep, for example, Corbieres, Fitou, Minervois and of course the famous Blanquette de Limoux to mention but a few. Most large wineries are open for wine tasting and can be combined with other trips.
• Golf: Numerous inexpensive courses including the Carcassonne course, which commands fine views of the Cite (20 mins).
• Skiing: Many good resorts in the Pyrenees, which have the advantage of not having the crowds of the better-known areas. The nearest to the property is Mont D'Olmes which is a great family resort and is only 75 mins. There are many other resorts not much further a field.
• Kayaking/white water rafting: The Aude and The Ariege provide many rapids for all levels (up to grade 6). Equipment can be hired.
• Karting: There are a few circuits with the nearest being only 15 mins. away.
• Wind surfing: Is available on the lakes near Carcassonne or Castelnaudry (both 20 mins). For more challenging conditions the inland lagoons along the Mediterranean coast is a magnet for windsurfers.
• Markets: Local French markets are something not to be missed. The most noteworthy is at Mirepoix on Monday mornings. (25 mins).
• Horse riding, cycling, tennis, walking or just taking it easy by the pool, are just some of the things you can do.

All times above are by car

Local amenities

Nearest bakery: Montreal (aude)

Nearest supermarket: Bram (aude)

Nearest market: Bram (aude)

Nearest pharmacy: Montreal (aude)

Nearest bar: Montreal (aude)

Tourist information: Montreal (aude)

Montreal on the map

 Property 3480  –   Nearby place of interest

How to get to L'Ancienne Gare

Carcasonne airport 15 mins. Toulouse airport 50 mins. Perpignon airport 1.5 hrs. Autoroute junction 7 mins.

Access options

Car Essential, No public transport available

Nearest airport

The nearest serviceable airport is Carcassonne [CCF]

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Property type	Gîte (Self-catering)
Bathrooms	2
Bedrooms	4 double bedroom(s) 2 cot(s)
Occupancy	6
Suitability	Suitable for children, Non-smoking, Touring motorcyclists welcome
Linen	All linen provided free of charge (inc. pool towels)
Kitchen facilities	Dishwasher, Cooker, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine, Gas hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer
Internal facilities	Air conditioning, Central heating (gas), DVD player, Owner on site, Weekly maid service, Fans in rooms, Hairdryer, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, Internet Access
External facilities	Garden, Swimming pool (shared use), Barbecue
Activities nearby	Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Caving, Cycling, Go karting, Golf, Hiking, Horse riding, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Shopping, Sightseeing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Swimming, Tennis, Tree adventure park, Walking, Water sports, White water rafting, Wine tasting, Wine touring

No tariffs were found for this property. Please enquire with the owner for rental rates for this property

Additional price notes

• The week runs normally from Saturday to Saturday.
  (The start and finish days can be flexible so please enquire if you require other days).
• Occupancy 3 people or less, price on application.
• All other times, price on application.
• Prices include bed linen/towels (inc. pool towels), electricity and gas, welcome start up items