IN MINERVOIS, HERAULT - NEAR CARCASSONNE, LANGUEDOC
HOLIDAY FRANCE RENTALS
Sleeps up to 8
3 bedrooms
2 spacious shower rooms
Renovated to a high standard
Garden for sunbathing and BBQ's
Close to Minerve, Carcassonne,
the Pyrenees, and the Mediterranean
This well-equipped, comfortable, large village house, with detached garden area, sleeps 8 people comfortably. The house is suitable for couples or groups of friends and both small and large families. It has 3 bedrooms and has recently been renovated to a high standard.
International airports are at Carcassonne (30 minutes), Toulouse (1.5 hours), Montpellier (2 hours), Perpignan (1.5 hours) and in Spain at Barcelona (3 hours). Most of these airports are served by either RyanAir, Easyjet or Flybe. Narbonne railway station is 30 minutes away with direct trains (TGV) to Paris and Barcelona.
Spacious village house to rent in Felines Minervois
It is located in the heart of a little traditional village Felines, in the Minervois. It is located adjacent to the village square and there is plenty of room for parking in the square. The village is very traditional and the neighbours are very friendly and welcoming. We absolutely love this part of France and you are sure to see why we just had to buy a house in this fantastic part of the world.
The house is 30 minutes from the Mediterranean beaches, and closer to Narbonne and Carcassonne. Places of historical interest and a multitude of activities are within easy driving distances.
DETAILS OF ACCOMMODATION
Felines Minervois house rental
The spacious open-plan dining-room / lounge has plenty of comfortable seating and a double sofa bed. The large dining-room table seats 6-8 people comfortably. There is plenty of room for wining & dining together and is perfect for entertaining.
On the ground floor there is also a toilet with washbasin and W.C. One shower room is situated on the ground floor making the accommodation suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Stairs lead to the first floor with 2 double bedrooms, and 1 twin bedroom – 2 of the rooms have built-in cupboards. The first floor landing also leads to a large washroom with a shower, WC, bidet and wash basin.
The garden is situated about a 2 minute walk from the house and backs onto the L’Ognon rivulet. The garden has a private and enclosed BBQ / sunbathing area which has recently been decked. All BBQ facilities and equipment are located in a shed at the garden.
Lounge
Double bedroom
2nd Double bedroom
Surrounding vineyards
Larger photo - Felines Minervois - The village
Lac de Jouarres - 10 minutes drive
Garden / Barbecue area
Larger map showing location of Felines Minervois
Felines is a quaint little village with a number of local shops (2 small grocery shops, 2 wine cave cooperatives), a bar and post office within 2 minutes walk.
The bread van selling baguettes and croissants stops in the village square at 10:00 every morning. Trausse, only 5 km’s away, offers a wider variety of shops and has a weekly market.
The village is situated at the heart of the Minervois, renowned for its red wines and is located near the Lac de Jouarres (about 10 minutes drive), a small lake offering beaches, a cafe restaurant, swimming and water sports.
There are a number of excellent restaurants and a number of pubs that show football and rugby on large TV's within easy driving distance. The local village pub (2 mins walk away) is also excellent and has a pool table, table soccer and french boules. Everyone in the village is very friendly and welcoming and you are sure to make some good friends in the short time you are with us.
Nearby places to visit
Felines is ideally placed to explore the beauty, history and adventure of Languedoc.
About 20 minutes drive to the north is Minerve – the famed Cathar village astride a river gorge with museums, restaurants, galleries, and beautiful walks.
30 minutes to the west is Carcassonne, the magnificent medieval walled cite, famously the backdrop of a number of movies.
Closer is the Canal du Midi, a pretty canal built in the 1660's - perfect for boat rentals, walks, and picnics.
Beziers and Narbonne are 2 sizable towns that are with 30 minutes drive – explore their grand cathedrals, museums, markets, shopping centres, and numerous special events, concerts, and fetes. Ten minutes further on are sandy Mediterranean beaches that stretch for miles from Cap d'Agde to Gruissan Plage.
The region has numerous charming, picturesque villages such as Minerve and Lagrasse which have craft shops, wines caves, museums and abbeys to explore. You will also be amazed when you visit the mountain top castles at Queribus and Peyrepertuse.
Activities and attractions in the area
Around the Minervois area there are excellent opportunities for those interested in climbing and hill walking. Areas to be explored are the garrigue, the Corbieres and the Black Mountains.
Activities such as golf, horse-riding (about 3 miles away in our neighbouring village), mountain-biking, tennis (1 court for public use in the village) to water sports are also popular in the region, as well as numerous fine restaurants for dining, and wine caves offering excellent wines for tasting (usually free) and purchasing at reasonable prices. There are 2 excellent wines caves within walking distance that offer excellent quality wine from 2 Euros per litre!
The Pyrenees Mountains are about 2 hours away to the South and offer some magnificent hill walks and rock climbing, white-water rafting, canyoning and 3 ski resorts, including Andorra.
ACCESS
International airports are at Carcassonne (30 minutes), Toulouse (1.5 hours), Montpellier (2 hours), Perpignan (1.5 hours) and in Spain at Barcelona (3 hours). Most of these airports are served by either RyanAir, Easyjet or Flybe. Narbonne railway station is 30 minutes away with direct trains (TGV) to Paris and Barcelona.
Bookings are weekly, usually from 4PM Saturday to 10AM Saturday, but we can be flexible. Prices include water, gas, electricity, and bed linen, but does not include towels. Our friendly neighbour (Mrs Angel) will greet you on arrival and will be able to answer any questions or give additional information. A 25% deposit is required on booking - the remainder payable 6 weeks before the holiday. There is a £70 (107 euros) returnable deposit, payable on arrival or with the final payment. $ and € prices are approximate; rental costs are based on the £. The property is available to rent all year round. Special deals available on lettings longer than 1 week during November to March (other than Christmas & New Year).
| WEEKLY RENTAL 2008 (SATURDAY TO SATURDAY) | £ GBP | $ US | EUROS |
| OTHER MONTHS | £200 | $350 | €290 |
| APRIL, MAY, OCTOBER | £270 | $475 | €395 |
| JUNE, JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, MID DECEMBER - EARLY JANUARY | £340 | $595 | €495 |
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