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18th century cottage in the foothills of the Pyrenees
In the hills near Carcassonne & Toulouse. Where time has stood still for 50 years. Secret courtyard garden & sunny terrace.
Deep in the south of France, we can accommodate up to six people in 3 stylishly appointed bedrooms. Beautifully restored to retain it’s long French history and character, our cottage offers walking, cycling and mountain biking, all from the back door.Cyclist friendly, we have bikes and maps to lend, medieval Mirepoix only a few minutes away for its must see weekly market.
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Location |
Aude, France
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Price Range |
€ 60.00 to € 795.00 per night
Bookings must be for a minimum of 1 night
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Bedrooms |
3 (Sleeps 6)
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Beds |
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Key Locations |
- Airport: 60.00 km
- Train Station: 26.00 km
- Downtown: 3.00 km
- Ferry Terminal: 400.00 km
- Lake: 5.00 km
- Beach: 5.00 km
- Skifield: 40.00 km
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A 20% deposit is required to secure a booking for this property.
Full payment is required if your arrival date is less than 30 night/s from the date of booking.
The following seasonal pricing periods to note are:
From
3
April
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6
July
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€ 495.00
per night
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From
7
July
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31
August
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€ 795.00
per night
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From
1
September
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2
November
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€ 595.00
per night
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From
3
November
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31
December
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€ 395.00
per night
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Bedrooms |
3 (Sleeps 6)
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Living Room: |
Comfortably fits 6 people |
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Dining Room |
The dining room comfortably fits 6 people |
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Bathrooms |
There are 1 bathroom/s available |
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Ensuites |
There are 1 ensuite/s available |
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Toilets |
There are 2 toilet/s available |
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Beds |
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Noise Level |
Very Quiet |
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Home Category |
Meals on Request |
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Facilities Directions |
- Patio: West Facing
- Balcony: West Facing
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Holiday Types |
- Cultural/Historic
- Romantic
- Relaxing
- Activity
- Sight Seeing
- Budget
- Family
- Adventure
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Home Area |
- Mountains
- Village
- Rural
- Countryside
- Peaceful
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Entertainment Equipment |
- Sound - Radio
- Television - DVD player
- Sound - CD Player
- Television Flat Screen
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IT Communications Equipment |
- Cellphone Coverage
- Internet - Wifi or wireless
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Leisure Equipment |
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Household Equipment |
- Towels/Linen Provided
- Hair Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Electric Blankets
- Clothes Washing Machine
- Espresso Machine
- Kitchenette
- Highchair
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Outside Equipment |
- Outside Lighting
- Garage
- Outdoor Furniture
- Ski gear drying space
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Views |
- Mountain Views
- Panoramic Views
- Countryside Views
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Activities Within Walking |
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
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Activities Within Driving |
- Sailing
- Horse Riding
- Boat Hire
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Tennis
- Climbing
- Kayaking
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Attractions Within Walking |
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Attractions Within Driving |
- Theatre
- Cinema
- Shopping
- Food Shop
- Park
- Nature Reserve
- Winery
- World Heritage Site - Carcassonne
- World Heritage Site - Canal du Midi
- Dinosaur Museum
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Beautifully restored 18th century cottage
The door from the square leads into a contemporary kitchen / diner into the ground floor double bedroom with WC and secret courtyard garden with an olive and fig tree – just big enough for a table for two. The first floor lounge leads to the sunny terrace with dining for six and views across the churchyard to the fields and hills. The main bathroom with lovely roll top bath and shower over is on this floor and a further 2 bedrooms on the top floor. Two couples sharing the house will enjoy a large degree of privacy.
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Family friendly
Babies and young people are welcome, cots, highchairs, toys, books, games and anything else you should need are all available. Free WiFi, guests are welcome to use all the facilities of the bed and breakfast next door including informal suppers on the terrace.
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Cyclist friendly
Varied terrain and a great climate, the Languedoc offers much to the cyclist. We cycle all year round on roads that are quiet even in August, though spring and autumn will avoid the baking heat of the summer. This is Tour de France country, mountain cols provide adequately for those who prefer a challenge on holiday, stage 14 passes close to the house in July. We have maps and 2 mountain bikes to lend and will arrange bike hire for you locally.
The Languedoc and Midi Pyrenees offer superb motorbiking in the south of France. We are close to Mediterranean beaches, Andorra (110km) and the Spanish border, Barcelona 275km. Many routes featured by bikers on Best Biking Roads. We are biker friendly accommodation and have ample garaged parking, workshop and washing and drying facilities.
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From the back door
Not many roam in the hills surrounding Sonnac Sur L’Hers. A network of tracks lead from the village through ancient towns and villages. A path from the back door leads to Spain though you may prefer to choose one of the many circular routes that offer a full day’s walking or that will bring you back in time for lunch, French style (i.e. long) on your sunny terrace.
A short drive brings you to the mighty Pyrenees for more challenging walking. We have maps and can advise on routes as long or as short as you wish.
Lac de Montbel (5km) is a site exceptionnel of 570 hectares, a lovely spot for walking, picnicking, swimming, water sports, fishing, bird watching, or simply soaking up the sun. We can advise and arrange activities for you. Slow right down and spend the day by the river Hers that flows through the village. A few hundred yards downstream, at the foot of wooded slopes is a natural basin, lovely for swimming.
The Aude is a fabulous region for birdwatchers with a wide range of habitats home to around 200 nesting species. From our terrace buzzards are a common sight, soaring high on the warm thermals. Watch the delightful “bobbing” habit of the black red starts and as dusk falls, see the barn owl heading off on its nightly patrol. In summer watch the amazing spectacle of swifts racing round the square hurling themselves into the eaves, often colliding with the zinc guttering with a resounding clunk whilst the house martins look on bemused. Swallow nests may be spotted all round the village and the local bat population sometimes gets to thinking the back of our house is still old barn.
Country roads and tracks across hills, woods and streams make ideal riding terrain. Our neighbour works at nearby stables and we will be happy to assist in arranging treks for individuals and groups.
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Land of the Cathars
Medieval towns and villages, ruined chateaux on rocky outcrops...
Our holiday cottage and B&B nestle deep in the land of the Cathars – ruined chateaux stand on rocky outcrops, testament to its troubled past. Montsegur, one of the most famous symbols of the Cathar resistance is about 20mins from the house. Many other Cathar towns are nearby including Puivert, an easy cycle ride, Mirepoix for its fabulous weekly market and medieval centre, Fanjeaux, Bram and of course, Carcassonne.
The cobbled streets of the fairytale medieval city of Carcassonne offer a poignant insight into what life must have been like, lived among the ramparts and besieged by the Crusaders. The stained glass in the Basilique Saint-Nazaire alone is worth the visit. Try Kate Mosse, The Labyrinthe, or for something a bit more studious, A Perfect Heresy, Stephen O’Shea.
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