For Rental in Languedoc-Roussillon: RENTAL PROPERTY: 2 bedroomed house near Fenouillet, Pyrenees Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon.
€480 (£394 app.) - price includes agency fees Details as of 2010-01-07 23:06:14
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Location: France - Languedoc-Roussillon - Pyrenees-Orientales - Fenouillet
Number of Bedrooms: 2
GTF13343: RENTAL PROPERTY: 2 bedroomed house near Fenouillet, Pyrenees Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon. €480 (£394 app.)
- price includes agency fees
Casa-Metternich is situated in a relatively undiscovered corner in the South West of France in the Foothills of the Pyrenees Orientales. This charming blacksmith's house has been lovingly converted to ideal holiday accommodation catering for all your needs. Near 2 historic Cathar castles which flank the village of Fenouillet. There are stunning views of the lovely countryside from our vine-covered pergola-terrace. All around is unspoiled landscape; mountains, rivers, gorges and waterfalls on the doorstep.
An ideal location for country lovers looking for activities such as walking, hang-and paragliding, al sorts of watersports, riding, cycling on the numerous well-marked trails. It is also perfect for those who just want to relax in the sun and observe the wonderful wildlife or listening to the cuckoo in the morning and the owl during the night hours or enjoy the occasional trip to the unspoilt beaches and cliffs on the Mediterranean coast site.
There is a natural lake for swimming within a 10 minute walk, plus a free swimming pool and tennis court a ten minute drive away at Fosse. Those looking for a more adventurous holiday will find white-water rafting, canoeing, canyoning and winter skiing.
External features on site
* Barbecue
* Garden
* Scenic views
The accommodation comprises:
Ground Floor
Own entrance into living room
* Kitchen - fully equipped kitchen with gas cooker, fridge, micro grill. Dining table and 4 chairs.
* Living room - spacious area with sofa plus3 easy chairs, CD-player/radio, chimney
* Double bedroom
First Floor
* Shower room - with washbasin/toilet/ shower
* Bedroom - large sunnyroom with double bed, cupboard, chair. Relief map of the Pyrenees.
Outside
Pergola in the garden at first floor level with stunning views, table, chairs, barbecue facility
Capacity - 4 persons
Internal facilities:
CD player, Fan in bedroom, Hairdryer, Internet Access (Wi-fi), Radio
Kitchen facilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Gas hob, chimney. Launder facility and ironing service through the owner possible
Linen:
Towels and bed linen are included in the prices.
The house has been thoughtfully equipped to cater for all your needs. From micro grill, toaster to coffee machine and CD-player. We are nearby, ready to cater for all your needs, answer your questions and make your holiday as effortless as possible.
There is parking facilty near the house and we have a nice garden area and stream not to far away, which visitors are welcome to take advantage of.
You will be personally welcomed and we will do our best to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
About the location
Nearest shops are 8 minutes away in Caudies de Fenouilledes. Here there is a butcher, baker, tabac, mini-supermarket, chemist and post office. Also a lively bar and restaurant.
Within a 15 minute drive is St Paul with a large supermarket, garage, shops and restaurants plus a Saturday market. 25 minutes west is the pretty market town of Quillan which is bustling with restaurants, shops, bars and a large supermarket complex. There is a market here every Wednesday and Saturday.
Nearest swimming pool is a 10 minute drive in Fosse, and is free. There is also a lovely swimming lake just a 10 minute walk.
Places to Visit
The whole region remains very unspoiled, yet offers a wealth of things to do and see. There are stunning Cathar castles to explore, notably Peyreperteuse, Queribus and Puilarens not forgetting St Pierre in our own village. At Tautavel is a fascinating museum dedicated to pre-historic man and you can view the ongoing archaeological dig on giant web screens. In Font Romain the world biggest solar oven.
Fenouillet is just one hour from the beautiful Mediterranean beaches, and one hour from the ski slopes so great in both winter and summer.
The area is famous for some fine examples of roman architecture such as the aqueduct at Ansignan, the abbey at Serrabonne and the thermal baths at Rennes le Bains where you can bathe all year round in hot spas. Perpignan, the very Spanish capital of the region, is an hours drive and the beautiful medieval walled city of Carcassone 1 hour 20 minutes. Just south of Perpignan is the quaint historic town of Ceret, home to many famous impressionist artists who are exhibited in the museum of modern art. Also for art lovers is the beautiful fishing village of Collioure, birthplace of Fauvism, or the Dali museum at Figueres just across the Spanish border and enjoy lunch on the Spanish coast just a 1 hr 30 min drive from Fenouillet.
The Languedoc Roussillon is now the largest wine growing region of France and there are numerous vineyards offering the opportunity to taste the many wonderful varieties of wine on offer, and several excellent restaurants, including 2 locally with michelin stars.
Activities Nearby: Bird Watching, Canoeing, Canyoning, Caving, Cycling, Drawing and painting, Fishing, French tuition, Go karting, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Photography, Pottery, Rambling, Riverside activities, Rock climbing, Sightseeing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Swimming, Tennis, Walking, Water sports, White water rafting, Wine tasting, Wine touring, Yoga
How to get here
Air Travel: Numerous airlines operate into Perpignan (45 minutes) Carcassonne (75 minutes) Girona (2 hours) Toulouse (2 hours 30 minutes) from Stansted, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Gatwick, Southampton
Prices:
Winter season (1 Oct 2008 - 14 June 2009) 480 euros per week
Summer season (15 June 2009 - 30 Sep 2009) 600 euros per week
Accommodation is Self-catering. Changeover day is normally Saturday. Prices are in Euro and are Per property per week.
Additional price information: Saturday to Saturday arriving at 4pm departing at 10am. Prices include bath towels. Electricity is metered in low season. Laundry facilities available on request. A deposit of 25% is required on booking with final payment 6 weeks before the start of the holiday.
Contact:
Michael Metternich 0049 (0) 17 6503 22 93 4 or
0049 (0) 2641 90 29 382 evenings after 8 o’clock
Languages spoken by the owner: German, English and French
To contact the Owners wife directly in France: 0033 (0) 4 68 59 99 52
Languages spoken by the owners wife: Spanish, and French
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