Maison D Or - Stylish stone house with pool in the Minervois
House with 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Garden, Swimming Pool
Fantastic village house, stylishly-renovated, with pool, halfway between Carcassonne and the Mediterranean coast. This beautifully-presented and ever-so-stylish village house is in Pouzols-Minervois, amongst the vineyards and yet close to the Mediterranean coast (25kms) and the city of Carcassonne (45kms). Every care has been taken with its renovation to provide a minimalist yet very French, modern yet very comfortable, holiday home which is highly recommended.
Built in 1850 as a wine-producer's house, it has 4 bedrooms, an open plan kitchen, living and dining room, 1 bathroom and 2 shower rooms and 2 separate WCs. Decorated and furnished to a very high standard throughout, it also has a covered terrace area, a private swimming pool with a view over the lovely surrounding countryside and vineyards, and a garden.
The house is in the heart of Pouzols-Minervois, where the famous church of St Saturnin was built in the 11th & 12th centuries in the Roman style. Pouzols is associated with the production of wine and has a 'cave co-operative' and a small shop that sells bread. It is a very interesting place to stroll around. Other larger villages and towns within a very short drive provide shops, bars and restaurants.
Living room: Beautifully furnished with comfortable settees, rocking chair, games table, coffee table, TV and DVD. Dining room: Table and chairs to seat 8. Kitchen: Oven, hob, dish-washer, fridge, freezer, coffee-maker, toaster, washing-machine, iron, ironing board, and hoover. Bedrooms: 4 - 3 double bedrooms and 1 twin-bedded room. All comfortably and attractively decorated and furnished. Bathrooms: 1 bathroom with a bath tub. 2 shower rooms and 2 separate WCs. Other rooms: Large spacious landing.
Covered terrace: Table and chairs and a 'summer' kitchen, for the preparation of salads etc and a barbecue. Outside: Private garden with gravelled terrace with a view over the surrounding countryside and the Montagne Noir. The garden has an olive tree and is planted with oleanders and lavender. Swimming pool: There is a private, swimming pool of 3.5m x 7.5m. It is secured by a baby alarm.
Internet: Sorry - there is no internet connection at this house, but there are internet cafes within a few kms. Telephone: Sorry - there is no telephone at the house.
Facilities for this holiday house in Pouzols Minervois, Languedoc-Roussillon
Property
Type:
House
Nearest Airport:
Carcassonne - 45 mins
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Bize Minervois - 3 kms
Nearest Restaurant:
Bize Minervois - 3 kms
Nearest Beach:
Gruissan Plage - 35 kms
Nearest Golf Course:
Beziers - 40 kms
Location Type:
Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village, Watersports
Bedrooms:
3 Double Bedrooms, 1 Twin Bedroom.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 2 Showers, 2 Separate WC's.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Very well-equipped for those that love to cook.
General:
Central Heating. Winter heating: 500KW of electricity is included in the rental cost, often sufficient. If you use more there will be a charge made based on your consumption. Towels & bedlinen - small extra charge.
Dining:
Seating for 8.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, DVD.
Outside:
Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. Parkng on the quiet village road outside the house.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Pouzols Minervois, Languedoc-Roussillon
The village of Pouzols-Minervois, close to the Canal du Midi, is a great place from which to explore the lovely Minervois region, renowned for its wines. The beautiful, undulating countryside around the village offers the opportunity of lovely walks and bike rides.
It's a fantastic area for mountain-biking and cycling, fishing, horse-riding, wind-surfing, sailing, diving and other water sports. The Mediterranean beaches at Narbonne-Plage and Gruissan are just 35 minutes drive away. At the more local Lac du Jouarres (15 mins by car), you can also walk, fish, swim and windsurf.
For sight-seeing days out there is plenty to chose from. Take a tour of the local 'domaines' and 'chateaux' for wine-tasting. Spend a day seeing the medieval city of Carcassonne with its fantastic walls and towers. Visit the remains of the Cathar castles, many perched precariously on cliffs. Go to visit the lively city of Narbonne with its lovely indoor market - then drive over La Massif de la Clape to the long, fine sandy beaches at Narbonne-Plage and Gruissan. And don't miss the olive oil mill called the 'Oulibo' just down the road at Bize-Minervois.
Markets - Both interesting and colourful, there's loads of local produce to buy. There's a Tuesday morning market in nearby Olonzac (10 mins drive) and a Wednesday morning market in Lezignan Corbieres (20 mins drive).
Restaurants - highly recommended for that special meal - 'Les Oliviers' at the Bastide de Cabazac, 5 minutes away by car. There are numerous restaurants at Le Somail, another canal port (7kms). In the summer months, try the Cafe du Port at Paraza (10 mins) or La Guingette at Argens (15 mins).
Supermarket and shops - You’ll find the nearest larger supermarket at Olonzac (9kms) or at St Marcel D'Aude (7kms). Olonzac has most other shops as well as two bars and a number of restaurants.
By Car - The village of Pouzols-Minervois is 20kms from Narbonne. The nearest motorway junction is No: 25 (Lezignan Corbieres) on the A61 Auoroute des Deux Mers. Full directions upon booking.
Rental rates for this house
Price Per Week
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Euro
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5 Jan - 8 May 2009
£994.00
€1093.40
$1491.00
9 May - 29 May 2009
£1120.00
€1232.00
$1680.00
30 May - 19 Jun 2009
£1612.00
€1773.20
$2418.00
20 Jun - 10 Jul 2009
£1988.00
€2186.80
$2982.00
11 Jul - 21 Aug 2009
£2238.00
€2461.80
$3357.00
22 Aug - 26 Sep 2009
£1612.00
€1773.20
$2418.00
27 Sep - 19 Dec 2009
£994.00
€1093.40
$1491.00
Rental Notes: Baby facilities: A cot is available upon request.
End-of-stay cleaning: The owner asks for 50 Euros on arrival to cover your end-of-stay cleaning. If you clean the house yourself before departure, the 50 Euros will be refunded to you.
Bed & bathroom linen: is not included in the rental cost. Duvets are provided but covers, sheets and pillowcases are 10 Euros per week per bed. Please let us know when booking if you require them. Towels are not included but can be hired for 5 Euros per set of 2 per person per week, Again, please let us know.
Damage deposit: The owner requests a damage deposit of 400 Euros on arrival and this will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.
Change over day: Normally Saturday but may be varied out of season. Long weekend stays: Sometimes possible in the spring or autumn - please enquire price and availabiity.
Guestbook
"Thank you for arranging our trip to Maison D'Or. We arrived back yesterday having had a wonderful time. The house was great and the weather fantastic, making it all the harder to come back home. We won't hesitate to use your services again. " - Mrs M, Cambridgeshire. May 2007
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Owner joined site on:
11 December 2006
Property listed since:
20 September 2007
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