Gite Alouette - Attractive, welcoming, gite near Carcassonne
Cottage with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
A very welcoming, well-presented, attractive gite, sleeping 2-4, in a beautiful, peaceful countryside location and well placed for visiting Limoux, Carcassonne, and Mirepoix...great for all year round holidays!!
This immaculate 2-bedroomed gite is in the village of Cailhavel, a hill-top 'circulade' village about 15 minutes drive from the vibrant town of Limoux, 20 minutes from Carcassonne and 30 minutes from Mirepoix - all fascinating places to explore.
The property is a restored farm cottage and combines both a romantic, rural feel together with modern comforts. It has renovated stone walls, exposed beams and a lovely welcoming ambience. The property features a wood-burning stove for the cooler months as well as central heating.
All the rooms in the cottage are nicely styled and furnished making for a lovely holiday home. Two exterior terraces are available for you - for barbecueing, dining or simply relaxing with a book and a cool drink.
Living / Dining Room and Kitchen: This a light and airy space on the ground floor with renovated stone walls and exposed beams. There's a lovely wood-burning stove for the cooler months, surrounded by a 2-seater sofa,two armchairs and a coffe table. For your entertainment there's a TV receiving both French and English channels, a DVD and a CD player. You can also access the internet via your own laptop and a WiFi connection. The dining area has a good size table and 4 chairs and looks out onto the terrace through French windows.
The kitchen has a hob, oven, fridge/freezer,dishwasher, washing machine and microwave is well equipped for cooking. It completes the convivial atmosphere of this open plan living area.
Bedrooms: On the first floor, the master bedroom is a lovely double room with an exposed stone wall and plenty of storage and hanging. The other room is a twin room, again with storage and hanging. Both rooms are very pleasantly and simply styled, decorated and furnished. On the landing, you'll find a collection of books and indoor and outdoor games for your entertainment - and a quiet corner in which to read.
Shower Room: This is very nicely finished with a shower, washbasin, bidet and WC. A hairdryer is provided so you don't have to bring one in your luggage.
The following extras are supplied to help with you luggage allowance: beach towels, hairdryer, a range of DVDs, a cool box and a picnic set.
Outside: Immediately through the French windows is a lovely paved terrace area with a table and 4 chairs, a parasol and a barbecue. An ideal sun-trap in the afternoons!
There's also a second terrace you can use which is opposite the cottage and shaded by a fig tree - ideal for those who prefer not to sit in the direct sun. There is safe and covered parking for up to 2 cars.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Limoux, Languedoc-Roussillon
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided, Internet Access. Internet access is via WiFi to your own laptop
Dining:
Seating for 4.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, DVD, CD System. A nice selection of books and DVDs is also available.
Outside:
Terrace, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. Two terraces are available for your use.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Limoux, Languedoc-Roussillon
The overall setting is rural but with good access by car to all the sight-seeing highlights in this lovely region. It's great too if you love walking, cycling, bird-watching or photography. Bread is delivered to Cailhavel daily and there are mobile shops (butchers, fishmonger and grocery) that deliver weekly. There are several small supermarkets, shops, restaurants and bars in 2 local villages, both less than a 10-minute drive.
As well as walking and cycling on the many marked tracks and footpaths which surround Cailhavel, the outdoor swimming complex in Montreal is open in July and August. There are also tennis courts there. Indoor swimming pools can be found in Limoux and Carcassonne. Also in the Limoux area is the River Aude offering all types of activites to do with the river - canoeing, kayaking etc. For golfers, Carcassonne has an excellent golf course. Locally horse-riding and fishing are also available.
This is a fantastic base for exploring this lovely region. Limoux - a very vibrant and attractive town is just a short drive and is where the sparkling wine 'Blanquette de Limoux' is produced. Limoux has a Carnival which starts in Janury and ends in March. And then there's the 'Toques and Clocher' festival the weekend before Easter. Carcassonne is only 20 minutes drive away where you can visit the fairytale medieval city. Carcassonne has festivals in July and August, and a Christmas market. Don't miss a visit to Mirepoix, probably one of the most stunning medieval bastide towns we have ever seen. Castelnaudary is the 'capital' of the local famous dish 'Cassoulet' and even has a cassoulet festival in August. The town has a great canal basin, public swimming pools, and a cinema. For those of you interested in Cathar history, there are several Cathar castles to visit as well as Rennes-le-Chateau for those of you interested in the Holy Grail stories.
Cailhavel is situated West South West of Carcassonne - the nearest exit on the Autoroute A61 is No: 22 Bram. Full directions will be provided upon reservation.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
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1 Nov - 19 Dec 2008
£525.00
€577.50
$787.50
20 Dec - 3 Jan 2009
£594.00
€653.40
$891.00
4 Jan - 3 Apr 2009
£525.00
€577.50
$787.50
4 Apr - 17 Apr 2009
£594.00
€653.40
$891.00
18 Apr - 30 Apr 2009
£525.00
€577.50
$787.50
1 May - 31 May 2009
£594.00
€653.40
$891.00
1 Jun - 30 Jun 2009
£656.00
€721.60
$984.00
1 Jul - 31 Aug 2009
£812.00
€893.20
$1218.00
1 Sep - 30 Sep 2009
£656.00
€721.60
$984.00
1 Oct - 31 Oct 2009
£525.00
€577.50
$787.50
Rental Notes: Baby Facilities: A cot, high chair and stair gate are available on request.
The gite can be centrally heated in the cooler months - you can also use the wood-burning stove. There's a supplementary charge of 35 Euros per week for the heating, payable direct.
End of stay cleaning: Is included in the rental cost.
Bed and bathroom linen: Is included in the rental cost.
Damage Deposit: The owners request a damage depsot of 140 Euros on arrival, or the equivalent in Sterling. This will be refunded to you at the end of your holiday less the replacement cost of any breakages.
Change over Day: normally Saturday in the High and Peak Season - but please enquire for availability.
Long weekend stays and mini breaks: May be available out of High and Peak Season - please enquire.
Pets: are not permitted here - sorry.
Smoking: is not permitted here - sorry.
Guestbook
"Absolutely WONDERFUL, every little detail has been thought about. " - Mr P of Kent August 2008
"VERY CLEAN, recently renovated, helpful owners, great location for the Cathar country, lovely valley - we were very satisfied. " - Miss Mc P, Sept 2008
Availability of Gite Alouette
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Owner joined site on:
11 December 2006
Property listed since:
22 July 2008
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