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Gite Cabaret
General Description
- Only 20 minutes drive from Carcassonne, Gite Cabaret is charming and spacious and the rooms are all on one level. It is located in the private grounds of a wine-producing chateau with a working vineyard.
- It has been sympathetically restored maintaining the architectural integrity of the history of the property.
- You can sit outside on the terrace and admire the stunning views over the vineyards to the hills beyond whilst sampling the delicious rose and red wines produced at the Chateau.
- This gite is 140 sq.m. and comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a dining area and kitchen and a large outside terrace with a barbecue for alfresco dining.
- Within the large grounds of the chateau is a fresh water spring fed bathing pond (please see more details of this below) where you'll find plenty of space to relax on the sun-loungers.
- You are also free to wander around the extensive grounds and sit in the shade of the chestnut groves or under the many mature trees.
- Gite Cabaret is a perfect place if you are looking for peace and tranquility and a relaxing holiday away from it all.
The Local Area
- The local village of Salleles Cabardes is approximately 3kms away; and the stunning medieval city of Carcassonne just 15 kms away. The nearest boulangerie, restaurant/bar and grocery shop are 5 kms away - however breakfast can be provided for you for a small additional cost if you wish, please enquire.
- Sports Facilities: This is an ideal area if you are walkers, cyclists or motorcyclists. - locally you'll find the national walking route, the GR36. There's a trout pond for those who like fishing. You can also enjoy rock climbing, pot holing, and caving. There are golf courses at both Carcassonne and Mazemet.
- Sightseeing: There's much to see and do around here - the best attractions are: the Medieval city of Carcassonne (15kms), the Gouffre de Cabrespine - a gigantic underground chasm (truly not to be missed!) 5kms, the Cathar Castle at Lastours (5kms), Minerve (27kms), Caunes-Minervois (10kms), Limoux (34kms), Revel (37kms), Orlagues (48kms) and the Mediterranean beaches (40kms).
- Markets: Locally in Carcassonne on a Tuesday and Saturday, Caunes Minervois on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, Trebes on Saturday - and a most wonderful market at Revel again on a Saturday.
- Restaurants: There's a wide selection in the local towns but the most famous restuarant is the Michelin star restaurant in Lastours - Le Puits du Tresor - just 5 minutes away by car.
- Supermarkets: The larger supermarkets are to be found in Trebes and Carcassonne
Facilities
- Living/Dining Room: There's a large open plan living area with a fireplace, sofas, armchairs, a coffee table, floor and table lamps, a music system and a TV receiving French channels with a DVD. For dining, there's a large wooden table and 8 chairs.
- Kitchen: The kitchen is large and well-equipped with everything you need for cooking; cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, all cooking utensils etc.
- Bedrooms: On one side of the sitting room, there's a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. On the other side is an further double bedroom, and an additional bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds which are ideal for children.
- Bathrooms: There is an en-suite shower room to the main double bedroom with shower, washbasin and WC. There is a further bathroom with shower, washbasin and WC for the other 2 bedrooms. The washing machine is located in the second bathroom.
- Additional Accommodation: Within the chateau grounds other guest accommodation is available, for example GITE REGINE which sleeps 2.
- Outside: Outside the gite, there's terrace with fantastic views of the wonderful countryside. It has a large table, 8 chairs and a barbecue, and some sun-loungers. Adjacent to the bathing pond area, there are further sun-loungers and a hammock. There is plenty of off road private parking and a bicycle shed.
- Bathing Pond: A lovely, unusual feature of this property! The bathing pond was originally a large pond used for irrigation in the 18th century. It has been fully restored and is fed by a freshwater spring and is now used for swimming. It is 26 metres long and is shared with the other guests. Please note it is NOT exactly a modern swimming pool but is a lovely facility and feature.
- Suitability Note: The bathing pond is not alarmed or fenced and the chateau grounds are large. We believe that the bathing pond may not be suitable for younger children as parental supervision and care are required at all times.
- Internet: Internet access is available via the owners for checking flights etc.
- Wine: Rose and red wines are produced here on the estate. You are most welcome to a wine-tasting and to purchase the wine produced here.
- Telephone: There is no telephone here - sorry.
- Baby Facilities: A cot and a high chair are available upon request.
- Winter Heating: is not included in the rental price. The cost is approx 25 euros per week.
- Electric and Water: are included in the rental price.
- End of stay Cleaning: is included in the rental price.
- Bed and Bathroom Linen: are included in the rental price.
- Taxe de Sejour: is included in the rental price.
- Damage Deposit: The owners request a damage deposit of 300 euros payable in cash upon arrival. This will be refunded to you at the end of your stay less the replacement cost of any breakages or damage.
- Change Over Day: Saturday in the High and Peak Season. Outside of these months an alternative arrival day may be possible - please enquire.
- Long weekend stays and mini breaks: May be possible in low season - please enquire.
- Pets: Pets are not permitted - sorry.
- Smoking: is not permitted - sorry.
How To Get There
- By Car: The chateau is located about 15 kms to the north of Carcassone. The nearest autoroute exit is No: 23 on the A61.
- By Air: Carcassonne and Toulouse airports are the nearest, serviced by Ryanair, and the latter by BA, EasyJet and Flybe. Beziers is the next nearest serviced by Ryanair and Flybe. Other possible airports are Perpignan and Montpellier.
- By Train: Please click on the link to RAIL EUROPE on our Home Page for details of trains and ticket price to this region. The nearest railway station is Carcasonne. A car will be necessary if you are staying at this property.
Full directions will be sent once you have made a booking.
