Mode D'Artiste Village House - sleeps 6
Spacious gite with computers, free Internet access and original art, in a thriving village in Languedoc. 3 apartments, each with computer. Terrace with river-view.
In the Region of:LanguedocAudeTown:Couiza |
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Mode D'Artiste Village House - (ref: 499)
2 bed / 1 bath - sleeps 6
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Property Description:
Three spacious apartments in a holiday gite with terrace, computer and original art in a pretty village south of Carcassonne.Each apartment has a large main living area and own computer with free Internet access and music system. They are tastefully decorated in their own individual style and each include a kitchen/diner with washing machine, full oven and hob, percolator, etc. The lounges each have double sofa-beds and there are separate bathrooms and WCs. Each apartment has use of the south-facing terrace with river view.
Prices given are for the 1st floor, the ground floor and 2nd floor are cheaper, please contact us for details.
Ground floor (sleeps 1-4) includes king size bedroom, bathroom with bidet, door onto terrace.
1st floor (sleeps 4-6) includes double & twin bedrooms, kitchen with microwave, dining table that expands to seat ten, so that if you book more than one apartment, large groups can eat together in comfort.
2nd floor (sleeps 1-4) includes bedroom with four-poster bed, wood-burning stove, high-beamed ceiling, microwave, separate shower and bath.
They have double glazing and are designed in the French style, to stay as cool as possible in the summer and as warm as possible in the winter, with fans in each lounge and every bedroom.
There is a computer with broadband Internet access in each apartment, which is free to use, saving you the expense and inconvenience of a visit to the Internet Cafe. This makes it an ideal base from which to find local holiday attractions, locate French houses or keep in touch with clients or friends via email.
The terrace (55 m2) is a south facing sun trap with two trees that provide ample shade in the long Mediterranean summer. The terrace overlooks the river Salz, a gently flowing tributary to the Aude, where you can watch the sun go down over the village while sipping your favourite tipple. There is also river swimming a short walk away. All guests have use of the terrace.
The gites are tastefully decorated and include paintings by several local artists, including Vanilla Beer (see http://www.vanillabeer.org), Catherine Mascres (see http://www.cath36.com) and Allison Carmichael, see http://www.allisoncarmichael.com.
Children and well-behaved pets are welcome, with a cot, toy box, high chair and plastic utensils available for children under five.
Please note that the apartments are non-smoking throughout.
Area Description:
Couiza itself is a busy and friendly village (population: 1,280), complete with all amenities, including two patisseries, butchers, local grocery store, an excellent restaurant,two cafe bars and river swimming on your doorstep. If it's Cordon Bleu you're after, then Languedoc-Roussillon boasts the finest food, cooked to perfection. There are also many restaurants within a short drive in both Limoux and Quillan, so you'll be spoilt for choice. Languedoc Roussillon is the home to some of the most recognisable and sought after names in wine-making, Fitou, Fleury, Minervois and Corbieres to name a few, and of course the champagne from the local town of Limoux.Near to Couiza are several other river swimming spots, the thermal spas of Alet les Bains and Rennes les Bains with outdoor swimming pools at a steady 30 degrees or so. Rennes-le-Chateau is 4km away, which is shrouded in the mystery of a lost treasure.
The gite is 34 km from the medieval city of Carcassonne, in the heart of the Cathare region, famous for the mysterious castles built in the thirteenth century, to protect the last of the Cathares. As would be expected, Carcassonne has many museums and historic monuments to visit and is a highly recommend holiday attraction. 8 km South of Couiza is the attractive market town of Quillan, which heralds the beginning of the climb into the Pyrenees and some amazing drives along roads hewn literally from the mountain side.
East of Couiza is the forest of Arques and its swimming lake, to the West another two lakes, Montbel, where you can wind-surf, canoe, kayak or hire pedalos and lake Puivert, which also has one of the most outstanding Cathare castles. The castles of the Cathars dot the beautiful valley of Aude from Narbonne to Foix, the evidence of a remarkable era in France's history is cast on the landscape in the form of ruins and forts standing proud on promontories around Couiza and the Cathare region.
Just over an hour away to the East are huge swathes of beautiful Mediterranean beaches - plenty of room to find a secluded spot on your holiday, should you so desire. If, however hotdogs, buckets and spades and cheeky postcards make your heart sing, Narbonne Plage will come high on your list of must sees.
Area Activities
There is so much to do in Languedoc-Roussillon on your French holiday, it's difficult to know where to begin. Locally water-sports include heated spas, canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting and trout fishing (or tickling, if you prefer). There's pony-treking on the local and much loved horses of the Camargue, golf and even a casino with piano bar, a dinosaur museum and a museum of hats, truly something for everyone!Rock climbing, mountain walks and caving are all available in or near Quillan with walking guides available in the local shop or at most supermarkets.
The Pyrenees have long been considered one of the top areas for skiing, with numerous ski resorts which also cater for other winter sports, including snow boarding, often in brilliant sunshine and always with awe-inspiring views.
Couiza nestles in the warm, temperate Aude valley, which means that snow doesn't usually settle here, so if you're planning on a winter holiday, you'll only need snow chains if you're going to go up into the mountains.
In the winter skiing is available in Camurac, with 16 downhill pistes and 14 km of cross-country ski tracks. Slightly further afield are Puyvalador and Les Angles. There are fine pistes suitable for beginners through to experts and also off piste routes for the more adventurous.
Location informationBeach : 90 kmLake : 15 km Golf: 34 km Garage: 1 km Airport: 34 km - Carcassonne nearest major town: 34 km - Carcassonne |
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FacilitiesGarden furniture, Car parking, Patio terrace, Fridge, Iron, Oven, Cooker, Washing machine, Dryer, Stereo, |
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Special interestsMountain Sports : Caving, mountain climbing and mountain walksVillage : Rennes-le-Chateau is nearby, where an impoverished Internet : A computer with free Internet access is provided i River : Based on the river Salz, there is river swimming and also the possibility to hire canoes in the summer Cycling : Some beautiful cycle rides are available with a bike hire place in Couiza |
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Other ChargesTowels: 5 Euros for a towel bail consisting of bath sheet, large towel and hand towelNotes: Computer, Internet, heating, electric, bedding & tea towels all included. Notes: Prices are for the ground or 2nd floor (sleeps 4), the 1st floor (sleeps 6) are £20-£40 more a week, see www.netmefrance.com for details Notes: We accept bookings any to any day, 4 days minimum |
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