La Force holiday gite rental - Self catering Languedoc-Roussillon gite in France

This is a traditional Lauragais farmhouse, converted to provide the owner’s house and three holiday cottages. Set in open countryside with stunning views across rolling farmland to the Pyrenees, the cottage, Lastours, faces South, and there is plenty of space to enjoy the sun in the spacious, informal gardens. It has a well equipped kitchen and a comfortable living and dining area with a wood-burning stove. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin). There is a bathroom, and a second toilet downstairs.

Views:Lovely open views across open countryside to the distant mountains

Floor Area:70 sq meters

This is an excellent base for discovering the area. There are 2 World Heritage Sites on our doorstep, - the medieval Cite at Carcassonne, and the Canal du Midi, which provides a direct link all the way from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. We are surrounded by beautiful countryside, and within reach are the mountains and the Mediterranean coastline. There is a choice of historic market towns and villages to discover. They have many festivals to enliven the summer months. Cathar history runs deep across the region and you can visit their remote and spectacular castles. Languedoc Roussillon is the largest wine producing area of France and there are some delicious wines to taste! Medieval circular villages, built for defence, are a feature of the area.We are 5 minutes walk away from the "circulade" of La Force, with its population of 200 people.

On the ground floor is a bright and comfortable living and dining area and a well equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar. Also a downstairs toilet. A 15th century gun loop (window) provides a reminder of the history of the region, facing out across the fields. The open staircase leads onto a beamed landing. The 2 bedrooms (1 with a double bed, and the other with 2 single beds) have panoramic views over local farmland.There is a modern shower room with wc. There is a wood burning stove in the lounge area and wall mounted electric radiators in the bedrooms for winter use. The cottage is equipped with TV, DVD/CD player, washing machine, dishwasher, fridge, microwave, cooker, patio furniture etc.

Outside Area:Outside the cottage is its own terrace with outdoor table and chairs to enjoy those open air meals. The large shared garden covers 1 hectare in all, and there are many shady areas to relax in, either under a pergola or in the shade of trees, enjoying the wide views. There is also a large barbecue for outdoor cooking