Carcassonne holiday gite rental - French Pyrenees vacation gite

Deep in the South of France, nestling in the foothills of the French Pyrenees Maison de Vigne offers spectacular views over the surrounding countryside by day, with the twinkling lights down in the valley to remind you of your elevated position by night. The recent renovation, with exposed beams, expert stone work and tastefull decor contribute to the charm & atmosphere of this village cottage.

Views:Spectacular views over the surrounding countryside.

Floor Area:150 sq meters

The cottage is at the centre of the Cathar region with hill top castles and the medieval city of Carcassonne to remind you of the fascinating and often tragic history for which this region is renowned. Just across the valley from the cottage is Rennes le Chateau, centre of a mystery still very much alive with many books written & films made on the subject. The mystery is one of sudden wealth, secret codes and a search for treasure in the latter part of the 19thC. The link with the village is very strong - in 1852 Bérenger Saunière, the priest at the centre of the mystery was born in Montazels. Just type Montazels into any search engine and take your pick of the many web sites if you wish to delve deeper. The medieval city of Carcassonne is 40 minutes drive, or why not take the train - a 10 minute walk to the stop from the cottage. Buy your ticket on the train & travel to the heart of the city without the bother of parking.

Rental notes: Payment can be made by either Bank Transfer, Sterling cheque, Euro cheque or Paypal. The rental price is for up to 6 people. Electricity and Gas are included in the summer months May - October. We charge at cost price by meter reading from the beginning of November to the end of April. The rent plus a £150 breakage deposit, is payable 8 weeks before the booking commences. The deposit will be refunded, within 2 weeks of departure. For bookings shorter than a week please ask for rates. Changeover days are flexible. To allow time for change over, the earliest arrival time is 3:00 pm and the house should be vacated by 11:00 am on day of departure.

The cottage sleeps up to 6, with 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor and a twin room on the top floor, all with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. A high chair, travel cot & stair gate are provided for the younger visitor. The ground floor kitchen with fridge/freezer, cooker, microwave, toaster, kettle and dishwasher has all you need for a comfortable stay. The large dining room seats 6, and the lounge, which opens onto the terrace, is equipped with a CD player, TV, wifi, radio, Ipod docking station charger, and a library of books & games. Facilities Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi, Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine Bedrooms : Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6. Highchair available.

Outside Area:We have a table, chairs and parasol for al fresco dining and for the sun worshippers sun loungers. Sitting on the south facing terrace with swifts wheeling overhead, enjoying the last rays of the days sun while sipping a glass of wine is an ideal way to end the day.