Gite Magali
General Description
- If you are searching for a lovely gite, ideal for 2 people, in a great location for exploring this part of the sunny Languedoc by car, bike or on foot, then this could be just the place for you.
- The gite is on two levels and has a spacious double bedroom, a light and bright sitting/dining room, a bathroom with a large shower and a well-equipped kitchen. Outside is a lovely terrace for relaxing with a book or a glass of wine.
- Set in a quiet location in the attractive village of Villedubert and within 5-minutes walk of the Canal du Midi this property is comfortable, well-equipped, and air-conditioned in the summer months.
- From the sun terrace there's a view towards the medieval city of Carcassonne and to the Pyrenees in the distance.
- The owners live in a completely separate property on the other side of the garden. They have a wealth of local knowledge should you need their help and advice but will respect your privacy otherwise.
The Local Area
- Villedubert is a delightful, small village within 5-minutes drive of the lively canal port of Trebes. Here you will find a wide variety of shops, cafe-bars and restaurants and the local market. Boat trips on the canal are possible from here in the summer months.
- Sports facilities: Just 5-minutes from the gite you can commence your walk through the vineyards or alongside the Canal du Midi watching the boats go through the lock at Villedubert; you can then continue your walk along the canal in either direction. If you enjoy fishing, you can buy a licence locally and fish in the canal. For cyclists, we can help you with mountain or road bike hire and the bikes can be delivered to the gite. Golfers can enjoy playing a round at the golf course in Carcassonne - about 15 minutes drive. Watersports lovers will find all types available at the Mediterranean coastal resorts which are about a 40 minute drive away. Swimmers can enjoy the open air pool in Carcasonne, the Mediterranean sea, or lake-swimming at Lac de la Cavayere or Lac du Jouarres - both just a short drive away.
- Sightseeing: This is a great base for exploring the Languedoc region and wine-lovers will find numerous chateaux and 'domaines' offering wine-tastings. Whilst here, you can visit the medieval city of Carcassonne with its 52 fairytale turrets and also visit the ancient city of Minerve - a former Cathar stronghold, and Olonzac, a small town which is the 'capital' of the Minervois wine region.
- Narbonne with its cathedral, archbishop's palace and famous indoor market, Beziers and the staircase of 9 locks on the Canal du Midi at Fontseranes, the abbeys of Fontfroide and Lagrasse, the Cathar castles and the beach resorts of Narbonne- and Gruissan- Plage are all well worth a visit. The Spanish border is only about a 90-minute drive away - so a day trip to Spain is possible too!
- Markets: The markets in the region are lively, colourful and full of fresh, seasonal produce. Locally you'll find markets in Trebes and Carcassonne.
- Restaurants: There are a number of restaurants locally in Trebes including one alongside the canal lock, and a wider variety to suit all budgets and tastes in Carcassonne.
- Supermarket: There is a supermarket in Trebes just a 5-minute drive, and several in Carcassonne.
Facilities
- Upper level: On entering the gite from the upper level, you'll find a light, bright, open-plan sitting and dining room with a large window facing out onto the terrace. The room is comfortable and cosy in the cooler months and, for the summer months, there is air-conditioning. The decor and furnishings are very pleasant. There's a dining table with seating for 4 people and a double futon/sofa provides comfortable seating and can also be converted to an additional bed for one person if required. There is a CD player, a TV receiving French channels and a DVD player. Also on the upper level is the bathroom with a very large shower, washbasin and WC.
- Lower level: Downstairs is a large and spacious double bedroom with an attractive queen size bed. The bed linen is of fine quality and the bedroom tastefully and prettily decorated. Also on this level you'll find the kitchen, fully-equipped for cooking with a gas cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle and toaster. A washing machine is also available for your use. In the kitchen you'll also find another exit/entrance to the gite on the lower level.
- Outside: A spacious sun terrace with sun-loungers, a parasol, and a table and chairs and a barbecue. Parking: There is a parking space for a small car in front of the gite and further parking for a larger car is available in the village square which is close by.
- Internet: There is not an internet connection in the gite. However, the owners are pleased to allow the use of theirs' occasionally for checking flights etc.
- Telephone: There is no landline telephone here - sorry.
- Baby Facilites: A cot is available upon request - also a child's car seat.
- Extras at Gite Magali: A bottle of wine on arrival and some home-made jam - and a warm welcome.
- Winter Heating: Is included in the price, as is the air-conditioning in summer.
- Gas, electric and water: Are all included in the rental price.
- End of stay cleaning: Final cleaning is included in the rental price providing guests leave the property as found.
- Bed and Bathroom Linen: Is included in the rental price except for beach/pool towels.
- Taxe de Sejour: In France, it is necessary to pay a 'taxe de sejour' at the end of your stay. It has been included here in the rental price.
- Damage Deposit: The owners request a damage deposit of 150 euros or £150 on arrival. This will be refunded to you at the end of your stay less the replacement costs of any breakages.
- Change Over Day: Flexible, according to availability, please enquire.
- Long Weekends or Mini-breaks: Yes, according to availability, minimum booking period is 3 nights - please enquire for the nightly rate.
- Pets: It is possible to take your dog/s with prior permission, please enquire.
How To Get There
- By Car: The village of Villedubert is just to the North of Trebes and about 15 minutes drive from Carcassonne. The nearest autoroute exit is No: 24 on the A61.
- By Air: Carcassonne Airport is the nearest - about 20 minutes drive away. This airport is serviced by Ryanair from the UK, Ireland and Belgium - www.ryanair.com. Other airports within a reasonable distance are Toulouse and Beziers. Perpignan, Montpellier, Nimes and Girona (N. Spain) are also other options you can also consider.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is in Carcassonne. If you are planning to travel to this region by train please click on the link to RAIL EUROPE on the home page of our website.
Full directions will be sent to you upon booking.
