Property Description
Self Catering Gite and Chambre d’Hote, on the banks of the picturesque Canal du Midi
Location
Our Gite and Chambre d’Hote are almost uniquely located in a handsomely restored 18th century rustic farmhouse in a truly picturesque setting on the banks of the Canal du Midi. Situated on the ’Domaine de Millepetit’ a small vineyard and working farm, conveniently only a few kms from ‘La Cite’ and the town of Carcassonne. The farmhouse has been refurbished for the coming season, which of course means an upgrading of facilities, making us an even more attractive choice for your holiday anytime of the year. The farmhouse has been restored with 21st century comforts in mind, creating a welcoming home from home, whilst retaining much of its French country charm with stone features, wooden beams and rafters set in the most superb canal-side location.
We cater mostly to couples but can quite comfortably accommodate up to 4 adults plus 1 child and a baby having set up our new family room this season.
We are situated on a small working estate or farm, known as a ‘Domaine’ in France, overlooking the stunning Canal du Midi, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. We’re only a few kms from the famous medieval ‘La Cite’, which in turn overlooks the bustling town of Carcassonne. The gite is part of a larger farmhouse, were we also offer Chambre d’Hote through out the year. The holiday cottage is adjoined to a working barn that in turn adjoined to the beautiful Chateau of the domaine with its historic 12th century tower.
We are in close proximity to both the sea and mountains so you can easily fully explore this unusual region of South West France… all year round, wether for cultural pursuits, the history of the Cathars, sightseeing, sunbathing or just to take pleasure in tastings at any of the many wine ‘Domaines’ of the region.
Your neighbours
A few friendly families also live on this small estate and dependant on the time of year you will also find seasonal workers resident here and during the summer months the farm may be a little livelier with farming activity and vehicles…an ideal opportunity to sample rural life in the Languedoc-Roussillon.
Apart from wine and olives, the farm also produces a variety of fruit and vegetables, which can be bought direct from the farmer, a fresher and more local source would be hard to find.
Wine tasting
The nearest ‘Cave’ for a ‘dégustation’ or tasting is only 10 minutes walk from the farmhouse…your neighbours at ‘Millegrand’ they produce amongst other varieties an Bronze medal award winning ‘Merlot’ and are well worth visiting.
Sports
Fishing enthusiasts take note, we are only a few minutes walk from the River Aude, with fishing on the Canal du Midi itself, golfers are not excluded, with the fabulous golf course nearby at the ’Domaine de Auriac’ it’s open all year round and only a few kms away from your holiday cottage, both cyclists and Hikers are also catered for with 245kms of flat canal towpaths to explore…whilst later in the season, for those of you who enjoy skiing, well why not combine a winter City break in Carcassonne with a few days ‘on piste’… the nearest Ski stations being only 70kms from us at Ax-Les-Thermes.
Your French Odyssey
Both the farmhouse and vineyard were recently seen in TV chef Rick Steins ‘French Odyssey’, as he motored past in his rented barge. This BBC series celebrated the gourmet delights and sights of 245kms of the Canal du Midi. This unique part of the Aude inspired another celebrated British TV chef to produce his own television series. John Burton Race recorded a year of relocating to France with his family in Montferrand in his Channel 4 TV series and book entitled ‘French Leave’.
Property Rental Rates
All costs below are on a per week basis unless stated.
Rental
Period |
British
(£) |
Euros
(€) |
US
($) |
| low season |
£372.23* |
€425.00 |
$600.74* |
| mid season |
£459.81* |
€525.00 |
$742.09* |
| peak season |
£525.50* |
€600.00 |
$848.10* |
| out of season |
£345.95* |
€395.00 |
$558.33* |
Please note: Prices marked with an * are to be used as a guide only.
we can also accept payment in £s Sterling
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