Mountain View - Luxurious House Rental Near Carcassonne

The house is located in the charming village of Marseillette.

Surrounded by sun drenched vineyards, the Alaric mountains and the Canal Du Midi, it's situated just 15 minutes from the medieval Cite De Carcassonne. The Canal Du Midi runs right through the village, just minutes from the house, making it the perfect base for exploring the region.

The house is in a quiet village street with car parking available.

As you enter the house a beautiful stone spiral staircase opens out into a bright and airy, open plan, living area and kitchen.

The large modern kitchen is fully equipped including a dishwasher and washing machine. The dining table and lounge both seat 6 comfortably with Satellite TV and internet Wi-fi connection.

3 sets of french doors open out from the lounge and kitchen area onto the fabulous private, south facing terrace, which offers spectacular panoramic views over the vineyards and Alaric mountains. Perfect for sunbathing, relaxing and summertime dining.

Over two levels at the back of the house, there are 3 spacious bedrooms with exposed beams and fitted wardrobes and 2 full bathrooms with bath/shower, wash basin and toilet.

There is also a low ceiling mezzanine on the 2nd level with a sofa bed, ideal as a second lounge or games room.

The house has been recently renovated and finished to a luxury standard with everything you should need throughout your stay, including good quality bed linen, towels and complimentary bathroom toiletries.

Around the Village

There is a bakery and small mini-mart in the village, perfect for hot bread and pastries in the morning and basic food provisions. Within a few minutes walk you'll find a friendly terrace bar serving drinks and basic lunches and a nice hotel restaurant serving more gourmet lunches and dinners. A mobile pizza van also stops in the village every Monday and Thursday night.

In the nearby town of Trebes, an 8 minute drive away, you will find all amenities including 3 supermarkets, chemist, doctors, banks, estate agents, tourist information office and a nice choice of bars and restaurants.

The Canal Du Midi runs through the village just a few minutes walk from the house. The beautiful tree lined route is perfect for an evening stroll or cycle ride. The village lock can be quite entertaining during the summer months as the hotel barges and hire boats try to negociate the tricky lock gates!

The etang behind the Canal is a great for cycling or jogging with its quiet roads lined with sunflower fields, apple orchards and vineyards. The Canal tow paths are also good for cycling- no hills! Trebes is a 45 min steady cycle ride along the canal. Bike hire can be arranged locally.

Flexible arrival and departure dates.

We offer mid-week changeovers whenever possible, even in high season. This allows you to choose your travel dates to coincide with the cheaper airline prices and lower cost ferry crossings, giving you more to spend on enjoying your holiday once you are here!

We also offer short breaks all year round with a minimum of just 4 nights stay in high season and a minimum of 3 nights in mid and low season. Longer term lets can also be negociated.

Prices shown are inclusive of good quality bed linen, towels and complimentary bathroom toiletries.

High season rates are inclusive of utility bills. In the cooler months, if heating is required, a reading of the electricity meter is taken before and after the rental and charged at a set rate.

A 25% deposit is required to confirm your booking and the final balance payment is due 8 weeks prior to your holiday start date. If you wish to book less than 8 weeks ahead, full payment is required at the time of booking.

We also require a 200 euro/pounds refundable security deposit before your arrival.

Prices shown are per week or per night in euro currency. We do not charge extra for midweek changeovers.

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The countryside around the area is stunningly beautiful, red poppies grow wild in the spring, followed by fields of sunflowers in the main summer months. Wine making is the main industry of Languedoc and there are fields of vineyards as far as the eye can see.

The breathtaking medieval Cité de Carcassonne, a Unesco heritage site, is an absolute must see. The 52 towers and two rings of fortified walls surround a bustling town with small narrow cobbled streets lined with restaurants and boutique shops.

The beautiful Canal du Midi is also Unesco world heritage site. You can take a cruise along the Canal from the ports of Carcassonne, Trebes, Homps and Le Somail. Choose between tourist boats with a guide, or hire your own boat by the hour, day or week.

Closer to home, (within 10- 15 minutes) there is Lac de La Cavayere a lovely safe swimming lake with a sandy beach, known locally as 'Carcassonne Plage'. In summer months you can book horse-riding treks and for the children there is a thrilling aerial adventure park next to the lake, with rope ladders in the trees and a dare devil cable swing over the water. An Australian Animal Park and Bird Sanctuary are also close by and larger aqua parcs and adventure playgrounds can be found within 30-40 minutes.

Languedoc-Roussillon wine region is the largest, oldest, and without doubt, one of the most dynamic wine making regions in the world. There are plenty of opportunities to take a wine tour or just stop in at local producers to taste and buy local wines.

There are many Abbeys, Romanesque churches, Standing stones, Cathar castles and stunning Cathedrals worth visiting, in and around the region. The local area is known as Cathar country and is full of rich and interesting history. Take a stroll around circular medieval villages, fortified towns, or take a drive through picturesque villages and stop to wander around the colourful open air markets. There is a different local market held most days in the nearby towns and villages.

Throughout the summer months local fetes and carnivals are held in the main villages and throughout July, open air concerts and shows are held in and around Carcassonne. Medieval jousting is held daily at the Cite and on Bastille Day (14 July) the Cite is 'set alight' with a breathtaking firework display.

For the lovers of outdoor pursuits you are spoilt for choice. Gorges, valleys and mountain massifs offer a wide range of outdoor activities, from walking, hiking, canyoning and rafting to rock climbing and paragliding. Canoeing and kayaking is offered by a local company along the river Aude, just 10 minutes from the house.

Golf is popular with the warm climate making it a pleasure to play. There are ten clubs, including championship courses, within 90 minutes of the house. Carcassonne is the nearest course and is suitable for all levels of players.

Rennes Le Chateau is also worth a visit. The secrets and mystery that surround the town are now the core of many books, including Dan Brown's bestseller the Da Vinci Code and Kate Mosse's latest book Sepulchre.

The sun drenched beaches along the Mediterranean coast are just 45 minutes away, with Narbonne plage, a beautiful long sandy beach, proving to be the most popular with our guests.

Ski resorts can be reached within 90 mins and the Spanish border in 80 mins.