Gite Chardonneret - Three bedroom gite with indoor pool near Narbonne
Apartment with 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Garden, Swimming Pool
In the magnificent walled private garden of a former master wine-maker's house, this 3-bedroomed holiday property in the village of St. Marcel sur Aude has been sympathetically renovated from an ancient wine 'chai' (store) and has a stunning shared indoor swimming pool. You enter the property from the garden via an external staircase leading to the first floor of the former 'chai' into the spacious open-plan sitting, dining and kitchen area.
The village of St Marcel sur Aude is surrounded by vineyards and yet it's only 6 miles from the lovely city of Narbonne. The well-maintained lawned gardens extend to approximately a 1/2 acre with open spaces and large, mature trees for those that prefer the shade. The sound of the cascading fountain in the lily pond complements the lovely bird-song.
Upstairs from the living accommodation are 3 bedrooms: one double and two twin rooms. There is a 'family' bathroom which has a multi-spray shower, a vanity unit and WC. New for 2009 is an additional bathoom with WC.
Architectural features from the old wine chai have been preserved where possible and you can look out onto vineyards from the rear of the property.
Living / Dining room: A large open-plan area with architectural features. 2 settees, an armchair, a coffee table, ceiling fan, a TV with Sky satellite channels and a DVD player (a selection of DVDs and books are provided).
The dining table seats 6. Kitchen: Open plan to the main living area there's a cooker, extractor fan, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and a washing machine. A cool box with freezer blocks is provided for picnics or for shopping.
Garden room: There is a garden room on the ground floor level where the garden furniture, sun-loungers, etc are stored.
Bedrooms: Up a pine staircase from the main living area are 3 bedrooms: a double and a two twin-bedded rooms. All have ample storage and hanging, bedside tables, lamps and free-standing fans. Bathroom: There is a 'family' bathroom with WC, vanity unit and a multi-spray shower. An additional bathroom is now available for the 2009 season.
Outside: There is a beautiful, mature and well-kept garden where you are free to sit, sunbathe, play games or eat al fresco. A secluded barbeque area is provided. There is safe parking for your car within the grounds which are accessed via a code on the electric gates.
Swimming pool: There is a stunning, heated indoor swimming pool with wave feature. It is large, being 8m long x 5.5m wide - 1.5m deep at the shallow and and 2.0m deep at the deep end. There is underwater lighting for night time swimming.
Other accommodation here: a 4-bedroom and a 1-bedroom gite are also available at this location - please enquire
Facilities for this holiday apartment in Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon
Property
Type:
Apartment
Nearest Airport:
Carcassonne - 45 kms
Nearest Bar/Pub:
St Marcel - 5 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
St Marcel - 5 mins
Nearest Beach:
Narbonne Plage - 25 kms
Nearest Golf Course:
Beziers - 30 kms
Location Type:
Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village, Watersports
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 2 Twin Bedrooms.
Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine. Open plan to the main living area there's a cooker, extractor fan, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and a washing machine. A cool box with freezer blocks is provided for picnics or for shopping.
General:
House Linen, Towels Provided. Free-standing fans are provided in the warm weather.
Dining:
Seating for 6.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, DVD, Board Games, Table Tennis.
Outside:
Communal Pool, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. There is a stunning, heated indoor swimming pool It 8m long x 5.5m wide - 1.5m deep at the shallow and and 2.0m deep at the deep end. There is underwater lighting for night time swimming.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Because of the staircase to enter the apartment, it may not be suitable for the very elderly, infirm, or very young children.
Local activities in and around Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon
St Marcel sur Aude is an ancient village associated with wine-making and is only 10 minutes drive from the lively and interesting city of Narbonne, which itself is only 10 minutes drive from the beach. The local village has a bakers, a pharmacy, a small supermarket, a restaurant and a bar all within a very short walk. On the edge of the village is a larger Intermarche supermarket. There are many local wine 'caves' where the local red and rose wines may be tasted and bought direct.
On site there is swimming, table tennis, table football, swings and a badminton net. Walking or cycling along the Canal du Midi can be enjoyed close by - a local cycle hire company will deliver bikes to your door if you wish to hire them. At the coast there are all kinds of water sports available and wind-surfing is very popular on the coastal lagoons. If you enjoy horse-riding, an equestrian centres is only a 5 minute drive.
A visit to this area would not be complete without a trip to the medieval city of Carcassonne, Narbonne, the Canal du Midi, the beach resorts of Gruissan and Narbonne-Plage, the vineyards of the Minervois and Corbieres, the abbeys at Fontfroide and Lagrasse and the Cathar Castles. Children and adults alike will enjoy a day at the African Nature Reserve at Sigean where you can see over 3000 species of animals in close-to-nature surroundings. The Pyrenees and the Spanish border are about a 1hr 30mins drive.
Markets - The local markets are colourful and interesting with a variety of seasonal produce, wines, herbs, basket ware etc. You can visit the market in Olonzac on a Tuesday morning, Lezignan Corbieres on a Wednesday morning.
By Car - The village of St Marcel sur Aude lies just 10-15 minutes drive on the D607, north west of Narbonne. The nearest motorway exit is No: 38 on the A9 Languedocienne.
Rental rates for this apartment
Price Per Week
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1 Apr - 29 May 2009
£761.00
€837.10
$1141.50
30 May - 26 Jun 2009
£935.00
€1028.50
$1402.50
27 Jun - 31 Aug 2009
£1186.00
€1304.60
$1779.00
1 Sep - 30 Sep 2009
£935.00
€1028.50
$1402.50
1 Oct - 31 Oct 2009
£761.00
€837.10
$1141.50
Rental Notes: Baby facilities: A cot and a high chair are available on request.
Winter heating: Not applicable as this property is only available from April to October.
Gas, electric, & water: are all included in the rental cost.
End-of-stay cleaning: The hirer is required to clean the gite at the end of their stay.
Bed & bathroom linen: is included in the rental cost. Pool and beach towels may be hired for £2 per week each, payable direct to the owners..
Damage deposit: The owner requests a damage deposit of £100 or 150 Euros on arrival and this will be refunded to you within 7 days of the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.
Change over day: Saturday in high season. Otherwise flexible subject to availability.
Availability of Gite Chardonneret
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and October each year.
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Owner joined site on:
11 December 2006
Property listed since:
06 June 2007
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