Gite Topaze 2 - Super gite for adult couples only in Olonzac
Cottage with 1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2, Garden, Swimming Pool
This is the extra-special one of 5 lovely gites for adult couples only, situated in the garden and beside the swimming pool of a 100 year old residence, once belonging to a wealthy wine producer and trader, in the lively town of Olonzac, the 'capital' of the Minervois. The owners have thought about everything to make your stay more comfortable and enjoyable.
It's extra-special because it's extra 'airy' having two french windows; one opening out onto your own private paved terrace area with table, chairs and barbeque and the other opening onto the general terrace, garden and pool area of this lovely holiday property. It's great for that special holiday or well-needed break for TWO!
Converted from the stable and original staff quarters of the old house, the gite comprises a comfortable living room and galley-style kitchenette on the ground floor, decorated in the Provencal style, and a spacious Twin bedroom and shower room on the first floor.
The property is situated in Olonzac which has shops, a supermarket, a wine 'cave', cafe-bars, restaurants, take-aways, banks and pharmacies AND and a fantastic Tuesday morning market selling everything form really fresh local seasonal produce to beds! - all just a few steps away.
Despite being in the town, however, the garden location here is calm and enchanting. The municipal park next door was once part of the garden and now provides a pleasant place to stroll.
Living/Dining room/Kitchenette: These areas are open plan on the ground floor. There is a two-seater settee and two armchairs, a coffee table and table and chairs for dining. The TV receives international channels including UK satellite channels. The galley-style kitchenette is well-equipped with fridge/freezer, oven, hob,microwave and all crockery and utensils. The gite is centrally-heated making it ideal for out-of-season holidays.
Utility area: There is a washing machine you can use with the owner's permission. in a communal area. You may also use an ironing board and iron.
Bedroom: One spacious Twin bedroom on the first floor, with storage and hanging, overlooking the pool and the garden. Bathroom: There is a shower room with a large power shower, basin and WC on the first floor.
Outside: Outside the gite to the front is a gravelled terrace area with a table and 2 chairs, overlooking the gardens and the pool. The second private terrace is to the side of the gite is a paved area complete with table, chairs, parasol and your own barbeque.
Further chairs and sun-loungers are available around the swimming pool. In addition to the swimming pool and NEW for the 2009 summer season will be a jaccuzzi/spa-pool adjacent to the pool area - great for relaxing after a day's sight-seeing.
Car parking is on the street by the side of the house.
Swimming pool: The shared pool is a good size, 5m x 13m, and well maintained.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Olonzac, Languedoc-Roussillon
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Carcassonne - 35 mins
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Olonzac - 2 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
Olonzac - 2 mins
Nearest Beach:
Gruissan - 35 kms
Nearest Golf Course:
Beziers - 40 kms
Nearest Ski Resort:
Font Romeu - 100 kms
Location Type:
Golfing, Near the sea, Town, Watersports
Bedrooms:
1 Twin Bedroom. One spacious twin bedded bedroom on the first floor, with storage and hanging, overlooking the pool and the garden.
Bathrooms:
1 Shower. There is a shower room with a large power shower, basin and WC on the first floor.
Kitchen:
Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine, Iron. There is also a small oven.
The washing machine is in a communal area for you to use with owner's prior knowledge. An iron and and ironing board is also available.
General:
Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. The owners can allow occasional internet access if required.
Dining:
Seating for 2. You can eat at the table inside the gite, or if the weather's warm at your own private table and chairs on your terrace.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV. Sky satellite TV.
Outside:
Communal Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Garden Furniture. To the front is a gravelled terrace area with table and 2 chairs, overlooking the gardens and the pool. The private terrace is to the side of the gite is a paved area with garden furniture and BBQ.
Suitability:
Not Suitable For Children, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Pets Allowed.
Small dogs only and by prior agreement with us. The owners have two friendly dogs.
Local activities in and around Olonzac, Languedoc-Roussillon
The town of Olonzac is the 'capital' of the Minervois region and is well-serviced with shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants and has its own weekly market on a Tuesday morning. Olonzac is a thriving town with new developments taking place - it's lively in summer and has its own music festival in August - please enquire the dates.
As well as using the large swimming pool at Gite Topaze 2 (13m x 5m), you can also play tennis in Olonzac. At Lac du Jouarres, a short drive or bike ride away, you'll find a beach, fishing, wind-surfing etc. This is a great area for cycling with many interesting villages and the Canal du Midi is just a short ride away (a local cycle-hire company, English speaking, will deliver your bikes to you at Gite Topaze! - please ask us for details).
Olonzac is a great base for exploring the Minervois and wine-lovers will find numerous chateaux and 'domaines' offering wine- tastings and direct sales. Whilst here, you can also visit the ancient city of Minerve, the medieval city of Carcassonne, Narbonne with its cathedral, archbishop's palace and famous indoor market, Beziers and the staircase of 9 locks on the Canal du Midi at Fontseranes, the abbeys of Fontfroide and Lagrasse, and the beach resorts of Narbonne- and Gruissan- Plages.
Markets - There is a Tuesday morning market in Olonzac just a few steps away from the gite - offering local produce, wine, plants, clothing, household goods, shoes - all you could wish for and more. In fact you'll lack nothing when staying in Olonzac.
Restaurants - Olonzac has a number of reasonably-priced restaurants all within walking distance, and just down the road in Homps there is a further good selection of restaurants with different types of food on offer. Further afield our favourites are: Cafe du Port, Paraza (open spring to October), the Auberge de St Martin at Beaufort and Lo Cagarole at Aigne. All worth a try!
By Car - The town of Olonzac situated just north of the 'D' road that runs between Beziers and Carcassonne. From the A61 motorway it's junction 25. Full directions will be given.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
1 Jan - 31 Mar 2009
£576.00
€633.60
$864.00
1 Apr - 30 Jun 2009
£705.00
€775.50
$1057.50
1 Jul - 30 Sep 2009
£898.00
€987.80
$1347.00
1 Oct - 18 Dec 2009
£705.00
€775.50
$1057.50
Rental Notes: Everything is included in the rental cost except Taxe de Sejour payable here from 1st April to 30th September - at the guide rate of €1 per person per night. Payable direct.
Security/damage deposit. The owner asks for €50 on arrival. This is refunded to you at the end of your stay less the cost of any breakages.
Long weekends and mini breaks are often available - the changeover day is often flexible subject to availability. Minimum stay is 3 nights.
This unit is situated in or next to other properties
should you wish to holiday with a larger group.
The additional units are:
Gite Topaze 1 (Sleeps 2) - Lovely gite for adult couples only in Olonzac
Gite Topaze 2 (Sleeps 2) - Super gite for adult couples only in Olonzac
Availability of Gite Topaze 2
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
11 December 2006
Property listed since:
17 December 2006
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