Kookaburra Gites Villa - (ref: 1219)

2 bed / 2 bath - sleeps 4

Price Range:

Per week
From: 325 euro
To: 800 euro

Features:

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • Private (no others on site)
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Property Description:

Elegant villa appartment with garden, terrace, bbq facilities and all conveniences located at La Redorte, on the edge of the Minervois and Corbieres wine growing region and 100 metres from the Canal du Midi.  Sleeps 4.  

1 double with private ensuite shower room.

1 twin with private ensuite shower room.

Fully equipped kitchen, dining room and lounge area plus laundry room with washing and ironing facilities.

25 mins from Carcassonne and 35 mins from the Mediterranean.  Close to the City of Minerve, the Port of Homps and the  Medeival City of Carcassonne.

In the village:  Restaurant " Le Rivassel" on the canal, bar, jazz club, supermarket, boulangerie, butcher, pharmacy, Tabac ( newsagent's ), hairdresser, tennis courts.

Conveniences: satellite T.V, DVD and video, radio/CD player, washing machine, ironing facilities,iron, dishwasher, bbq facilities, central heating.
                     
All linen and towels provided. Sorry, no pets allowed!

Shorter stays welcome! Minimum of 3 days.

Area Description:

For those who wish to come over in the winter months...

The closest ski resort is Camurac in the Aude, about 2 hours away. There are also numerous good quality resorts in the Pyrenees ( about 2 and a half hours away and possible to ski the day )  Font Romeu, Pyrenees 2000, Les Angles.  These can be easily found on the web.

Sights:  The Medeival city of Carcassonne, The ancient city of Minerve, The Port of Homps with canal boat rides, cycling and walking, Cathar Castles ( Lastours, Peryperteuse ), the Roman town of Narbonne, pottery and arts and crafts at Lagrasse which is classified as one of France's prettiest villages and worth a look. It is about 35 minutes away in the department of Aude.

Markets: Tuesday mornings - Olonzac / Wednesday mornings - Lezignan / Thursdays & Sundays - Narbonne.(30 mins)

Airports: Carcassonne, Montpellier, Perpignan, Barcelona.

Beaches: Gruissan, Narbonne Plage, Port La Nouvelle, Port Leucate.

For those with children to entertain there is " Espace Liberte " in Narbonne with 3 swimming pools, one of which is an outdoor Olympic pool, bowling and ice-skating. There is also a good buffet lunch served at the Restaurant there with a play area for children (under 5's free). Horseriding is available in Lezignan and Carcassonne.

At Lake Jourres between Olonzac & Homps ( 10 minutes from La Redorte ) you can windsurf, pedal boat, sail, and BBQ. In Olonzac there is a great park for children with play facilities and a pond with ducks plus numerous restaurants and bars.

Restaurants and outdoor cafes abound in the area and if you are fond of wine there are numerous possibilities for tastings and visits ( Gibalaux Bonnet in Laure Minervois and Ollieux Romanis in Monseret in the Aude are two fine examples )

If you prefer to go further afield and explore some of the larger towns we are approximately 50 minutes or so from Montpellier, Perpignan and Toulouse. Collioure is a little further but offers a magnificent ocean road drive with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. Cadaques in Spain is near the village where the Surrealist artist Salvador Dali lived and worked. The trip takes about 2 1/2 hours and there is a museum and Dali's house to visit. Several nearby towns have inexpensive and colorful pottery shops lining the streets.

For live music there is the Jazz Club in La Redorte, various discos in Narbonne and Carcassonne and Frank's bar in Fabrezan  which has some great bands in the summer months and also theme nights and art exhibitions.  The festival of Carcassonne is also on in summer and has a variety of entertainment ranging from theatre and classical music to rock bands and operas. This is held in and around the Medeival city.

Whether you have chosen to come on holiday to relax and enjoy the food and wine, participate in more active pursuits or a combination of all, you can beassured there is something here for everyone.

Location information

Beach : 40 km
Lake : 500 km
River : 1 km
Shops: 500 m
Garage: 500 m
Restaurant: 100 m
Cafe: 100 m
Airport: 30 km - Carcassonne
nearest major town: 10 km - Olonzac

Facilities

Barbeque, Enclosed Garden furniture, Car parking, Patio terrace, Dishwasher, Fridge, Iron, Cooker, Washing machine, Stereo, TV, DVD,

Also:
Satellite Sky/BBC/CNN

Other Charges

Notes: 200 euro security deposit required
Cleaning: 45 euro

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