Maison Cristal - Charming House with pool near Narbonne
House with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2, Garden, Swimming Pool
One of several charming, two-bedroomed, terraced stone houses created from the fortified farm buildings of a lovely family-owned chateau, nestling deep in the Corbieres wine-growing region and yet near to the Mediterranean coast. The chateau is on the edge of the village of Marcorignan, near Narbonne.
Inside, the houses are modern, understated and simply, but comfortably, furnished. Outside, each house has it's own private terrace.
With the village only a short walk away, and offering all the essentials (baker, grocer, pharmacy, bar, pizzeria etc) you can enjoy the quiet beauty of the area without going too far if you just want to relax.
But if you want to explore this lovely region, this is a fantastic base for visiting the fine sandy beaches, the Canal du Midi, the medieval city of Carcassonne, the giant caves of Cabrespine and the bustling vibrant cities of Narbonne and Beziers.
The chateau grounds are extensive (6 acres) and great for walking or cycling through olive groves, pine trees, vineyards, 'garrigue' and cornfields. The big, lawned garden is planted with a variety of trees and oleanders.
The large, shared swimming pool gets the sun all day. For children, the garden is a great place to play with swings, volleyball, basket-ball, table tennis, table football and petanque.
The Living/Dining room is decorated tastefully, and simply but comfortably furnished with a sofa, dining table and chairs. The TV has French, some English (CNN, BBC and Eurosport) and German channels. The corner kitchen is open plan to the living/dining room and equipped with a fridge/freezer, hob, oven, dishwasher and utensils. A microwave oven can be made available by prior request. Utility room: There is a washing machine for your use in a shared laundry room. Bedrooms: One bedroom has a double bed; the other has twin beds. Simply furnished, with bedside tables, lamps, chairs, storage and hanging. There is 1 bathroom - the WC is separate.
Accommodation Note: Please note that the internal and external photographs shown are typical of the accommodation here. The houses are all similar, but not identical.
Additional accommodation: This 2 bedroom house is also available for 4 people - please see Maison Corail for details and prices. A larger 3 bedroom house is available for 6 people - please see Maison Cuivre.
Facilities for this holiday house in Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon
Property
Type:
House
Nearest Airport:
Carcassonne - 45 mins
Nearest Bar/Pub:
Marcorignan - 5 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
Marcorignan - 5 mins
Nearest Beach:
Narbonne Plage - 25 kms
Nearest Golf Course:
Beziers - 35 miles
Location Type:
Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Separate WC.
Kitchen:
Hob, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine. A microwave oven can be made available by prior request. The washing machine is in a shared laundry facility.
General:
Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided, Internet Access. You can connect to the internet here using a WiFi connection. Between October and mid May the owners make a small charge for electricity/heating, based on your metered consumption.
Dining:
Seating for 4.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, Table Tennis. The TV has French, some English (CNN, BBC and Eurosport) and German channels.
Outside:
Communal Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. The house has a private, gravelled terrace with a barbeque, table and chairs for al fresco dining. The shared swimming pool is attractive and 6m x 12m.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Pets Allowed, Smoking Allowed.
Small dogs are permitted by prior arrangement, except in July and August, at a cost of 40 Euros per week per pet.
Local activities in and around Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon
Marcorignan, the local village, is less than a 5-minute walk away. There you'll find a grocer, a baker, a pharmacy, a pizzeria, a take-away restaurant and a bar. The city of Narbonne with all facilities, great shopping, restaurants etc is a 15-minute drive.
As well as volleyball, basketball, table tennis, table football and petanque in the grounds of the chateau, you can play tennis in Marcorignan, and horse riding is also available locally. Walking and cycling can really be enjoyed around here. Bike hire is available locally - please enquire.
This is a great place for exploring this lovely region. The fine sandy beaches and salt-water lakes of the Languedoc coast are only a short drive away. Explore the Canal du Midi which runs through the region and its interesting staircase of locks at Beziers. The medieval city of Carcassonne can be reached by car in about 30 minutes. And don't forget to visit the Abbey of Fontfroide and the lively town of Narbonne with its famous indoor food market. Both adults and children can spend a fantastic day out at the African Nature Reserve at Sigean where you can see over 3,000 species of animals.
Markets - There is a large, twice weekly outdoor market in Narbonne (Thursday and Sunday), one in Lezignan Corbieres on a Wednesday and one in Olonzac on a Tuesday. Narbonne also has a covered food market 'Les Halles' which is open every day.
Restaurants - There are some very good restaurants in Narbonne alongside the Canal de la Robine, and also in the villages close to Marcorignan for example at Le Somail, Mirepeisset and Bize Minervois.
Supermarket - The nearest supermarket is just a few kilometres away at St. Marcel sur Aude. There are a number of supermarkets in Narbonne.
Marcorignan is just 10 minutes away from Narbonne by car. The nearest motorway is the A9 Languedocienne - Exit 38. Full directions will be provided when you book.
Rental rates for this house
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
3 Jan - 10 May 2009
£406.00
€446.60
$609.00
11 May - 12 Jun 2009
£592.00
€651.20
$888.00
13 Jun - 26 Jun 2009
£660.00
€726.00
$990.00
27 Jun - 28 Aug 2009
£1149.00
€1263.90
$1723.50
29 Aug - 25 Sep 2009
£406.00
€446.60
$609.00
Rental Notes: Baby facilities: Both a high chair and a cot are available on request at a supplementary cost of 25 Euros per week.
Between October and mid May the owners make a small charge for electricity/heating, based on your metered consumption.
Gas, electric, & water: are all included in the rental cost.
End-of-stay cleaning: is included in the rental cost.
Bed & bathroom linen: Bed-linen and a set of towels per person is included in the rental cost. Extra sets of towels may be hired for 7 Euros per person, per set.
Damage/Security deposit: The owner requests a damage deposit of 250 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 flexible in low season subject to availability. A small supplement may apply for a different arrival day - please enquire.
Long term lets are available between October and the end of April - please enquire for the price.
Guestbook
"We have no hesitation in recommending Maison Cristal and were completely happy with our holiday experience. The standard of the property was high and the owners very friendly and helpful. JUNE 2008." - Mrs N of Manchester
Availability of Maison Cristal
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Owner joined site on:
11 December 2006
Property listed since:
04 October 2007
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