Barbes

Olonzac

Languedoc - Roussillon

4 bedrooms > Sleeps 8

Stone village house; modern inside with a lovely peaceful private swimming pool and garden in the heart of Olonzac, just a few steps away from the shops, cafés & restaurants. A large market comes to town every Tuesday morning where you can find everything from eggs to matresses!

Enjoy the best of village life and then take refuge in the lovely quiet back garden next to the pool with paved sitting area under mulberry tree. The house is well equipped with all modern conveniences you could wish for, also has central heating and a fireplace which make wintertime visits comfortable and our very large garage makes parking easy.

The large living area/salon ( 4.7 x 8.1m) is tiled with beautiful beamed ceilings. There is a large open fire for winter visits. TThe newly renovated kitchen/ diner is 6m x 4.5m and has all modern covens. you could hope for including dishwasher, fridge freezer etc. There are French windows which open from the dining area onto the garden and the dining room table seats 10 comfortably.

The groundfloor shower room has a washing machine and other laundry facilities.

Bedroom one has twin beds (3.3 x 4.6m), a tiled floor and overlooks the street. Bedroom two (4.50 x 3.20m) has a double bed and French doors opening onto a large balcony which overlooks the garden. There is a bathroom with bath on this floor.

On the 2nd floor, enjoy 2 further bedrooms, both with twin beds.
One has a tiled floor and is snuggled under the eaves. It overlooks the garden (4.6 x 3.1m). The other bedroom has a carpeted floor and overlooks the village street (4.38 x 3.3m). There is a new shower room with shower, toilet and washbasin.

The house is equipped with a television, internet access, central heating and a fireplace which makes winter visits quite comfortable. Please note that the stairs to the 1st floor are quite steep. It is necessary to supervise children carefully.

Barbeque, Garden furniture, Car parking, Patio terrace, Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Iron, Oven, Cooker, Washing machine, TV and DVD Player.

Languedoc-Roussillon

The Minervois, of which Olonzac is the capital of the wine producing area, is a large plain that sits between the Black mountains to the north and the Corbieres and Pyrenees to the south. The geography provides the plain with its own micro-climate which is greatly influenced by the Mediterranean. The locals claim that they enjoy 300 days of good sunshine per year.

Everywhere there are vineyards and further into the foothills of the mountains the 'Garrigue' of the Languedoc provides a wonderful setting for cycling and walking. The Mediterranean is just 30 minutes away if you want sandy beaches and the Pyrenees and Spain are just over an hour away.

This magnificent 'terroir' is steeped in history. Ancient terraces lie all around and are visible in the hills along the roadsides and up into the mountains. Ruined windmils (there are also some renovated windmills that you can visit locally) and shepherds' bergeries are scattered around the landscape. There are numerous megalithic burial grounds that are free to visit. You can even picnic inside them!

Then there is Carcassonne and it's fabulous Citadelle which is only 40 minutes away - a great day out for shopping and site-seeing medieval style. Children will love this fairy tale castle, as will most adults.

Further details: Please note that the stairs to the 1st floor are quite steep. It is necessary to supervise children carefully.

Smoking in the garden only please.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Christmas and Easter prices should be applied for.

We include the cost of towels and linen .

Balance due (no later than 65 days before date of arrival)

Damage deposit £250 cheque and returned after house has checked at end of your stay.

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