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Maison Tourterelle
General Description
- Situated in the lovely courtyard of an old wine-maker's house in the pretty village of Mirepeisset just 30 minutes drive from the Mediterannean coast, Maison Tourterelle is a fine, traditionally furnished, holiday home sleeping 6 people in 3 bedrooms.
- It comprises a spacious living room with an archway through to the dining room, a newly-fitted kitchen, and upstairs a double bedroom with en-suite facilities and views over the garden and swimming pool, and two twin bedrooms which share a family bathroom. The house is semi-detached from the owners' property and has its own private front entrance. At the rear is an exquisite walled garden and large, attractive swimming pool.
- The property is on a quiet residential road in Mirepeisset, an attractive village with 2 restaurants and a small grocer/bakers, easily within walking distance.
- The garden of the property is very well-maintained and there's a private terrace with dining table and chairs from which you can enjoy the view.
- This property will suit either a family or two couples holidaying together.
- The village is a good place from which to explore the stunning sights of the Languedoc region.
The Local Area
- Mirepeisset dates back to Roman times and its medieval ramparts, gateway and aqueduct remain today. The village nestles in the Minervois vineyards and is close to the River Cesse which, in summer, is dammed to create a clear water pool for swimming. Nearby is a picnic area with tables and barbeques. the village has 2 restaurants and a small grocery/boulangerie for your morning bread. There's a play area with swings, tennis and basketball courts and a pizza restaurant beside the river. Mirepeisset in 'Occitan' means 'see the little fishes'.
- Sports Facilities: Horse-riding is also available in the village; you can play a round of golf at Beziers or Carcassonne, and the area is great for walking and cycling. Bikes can be hired locally and delivered to your door - just ask us for the details. At the Mediterannean coast all types of watersports are on offer during the summer months, and also wind surfing and kite boarding locally at Lac du Jouarres.
- Sight-seeing: This is a great base from which to explore the lovely Languedoc region. Narbonne is just 20 minutes drive away; a thriving sea port in Roman times but now inland and divided into two parts by the Canal de la Robine. Ten minutes further on from Narbonne is Narbonne Plage with its fine, sandy beach and also the quaint, interesting, fishing village of Gruissan. Locally you can walk along the Canal du Midi, busy with passing boats, and discover the interesting canal architecture in the nearby village of Le Somail. To the North, you can visit Beziers, the lovely coastal town of Marseillan and the Haut Languedoc National Park. To the South, you can visit the mountains of the Pyrenees, the lovely Cote Vermeille and take a day trip into Spain.
- Markets: The local markets are colourful and interesting and full of fresh local produce. Near to Mirepeisset you'll find one in Olonzac on a Tuesday morning, Lezignan Corbieres on a Wednesday morning and in Narbonne on a Thursday and Sunday. Narbonne has a renowned indoor food market in Les Halles open every morning of the year and well worth a visit.
- Restaurants: Mirepeisset has two restaurants and there are more in the neighbouring village of Le Somail by the side of the Canal du Midi, al are within walking distance. There are many other restaurants in the surrounding villages and Joie de Vivre can provide you with some suggestions.
- Supermarket: This is just 1.5 kms away in St Marcel sur Aude.
Facilities
- Living Room: Directly accessed from the hallway, the living room is spacious and has a beamed ceiling and two large windows over-looking the courtyard. It is furnished and decorated in a traditional manner with a leather settee and two armchairs, a coffee table, a CD player and a TV receiving UK satellite channels.
- Dining Room: Through an archway from the living room you come into the dining room, with a window overlooking the garden and pool. This has a glass dining table and 6 chairs. There is both a door and a large open hatch into the kitchen.
- Kitchen: The kitchen is very appealing and newly fitted out and decorated. There's a fridge/freezer, hob, oven, microwave and dishwasher and all the equipment you need for cooking. There is a separate laundry area with a washing machine, and a downstairs WC. An iron and an ironing board are provided. From the kitchen, a door leads out onto the terrace and into the garden and pool area.
- Bedrooms: There are 3 bedrooms all on the first floor. A double master bedroom with en-suite facilities and a view over the pool and garden. There are two twin bedrooms which look out onto the courtyard.
- Bathrooms: The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with WC and there is a large family bathroom with a bath with shower over, a washbasin and a WC. There is a further WC on the ground floor.
- Additional Accommodation: On the opposite side of the courtyard and with its own pool and private garden, there is a further, separate 3-bedroom house, sleeping 6. Please see Maison Colombier.
- Outside: There is a private, screened, terrace area for this house kitted out with a table and chairs, a parasol and a barbecue for alfresco dining. The terrace looks out onto the lovely garden and the very attractive pool area, where you will also find sun-loungers for sun-bathing. The pool is essentially private as the owners will not use it whilst you are there.
- To the right hand side of the garden, and backing on to their own house, they do have their own private secluded terrace where they make take their evening meal, but will then retire indoors. There is private parking for your car in the courtyard.
- Swimming Pool: The large and attractive swimming pool is essentially private and is 11m x 5m in an enclosed, landscaped and very lovely garden. The pool is secured by a regulation alarm and pool toys are available for children.
- Internet: A plug-in internet connection is available via the owners for use with your own laptop.
- Telephone: There is no landline telephone here but mobile signals in the region are generally good.
- Baby Facilities: A cot and a high chair are available upon request.
- Winter Heating: Heating in the cooler months is not included in the rental price. There is a supplementary charge of 40 Euros per week, payable direct.
- Electric and Water: Are included in the rental price.
- End of Stay Cleaning: Is not included in the rental price and guests are requested to leave the property clean on departure. We may be able to arrange to have the end of stay cleaning done for you - please enquire for the additional cost.
- Bed and Bathroom Linen: Are included in the rental price, as are towels for the swimming pool.
- 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/security deposit of £200 or the equivalent in Euros payable upon arrival. This will be refunded to you at the end of your stay less the replacement costs of any breakages.
- Change Over Day: Saturday in the High and Peak Season. Flexible at other times of the year according to availability.
- Long weekend Stays and short breaks: May be available out of High and Peak Season and subject to availability - please enquire.
- Pets: Pets are not pemitted here - sorry.
How To Get There
- By Car: Mirepeisset lies just 20 minutes to the North West of Narbonne and 25 minutes West of Beziers. The nearest autoroute exits are No's: 38 Narbonne Sud on the A9 and 36 Beziers Ouest also on the A9.
- By Air: Beziers and Carcassonne airports are the nearest (both under 55 minutes away). Good alternatives are Perpiganan and Montpellier, both within 95 minutes. Other alternatives would be Toulouse and Girona in N.Spain (within 2 hours).
- By Train: The nearest railway station is in Narbonne, Please consult the link to RAIL EUROPE on our Home Page for details of trains and tickets to this area.
- Full directions will be provided once you have made a confirmed booking.
