Dordogne holiday homes for rental

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F7 - Farmhouse near Mirepoix

Accommodation

Internal equipment
  • Bathrooms - 2 one bathroom with bath and washbasin
    one showerroom with shower and washbasin
    two separate Wcs
  • Bedrooms - 4 One double bedroom on the ground floor
    Three bedrooms with twin beds which can be used as doubles
  • For babies Cot and high chair
  • Kitchen Fully equipped: hob, oven, freezer, fridge, microwave, toaster,kettle,washing machine, dishwasher

This cottage (circa 1800) which is situated in the grounds of C5 has recently been renovated with a great deal of taste to accommodate eight people in 160 m2
- a living room with open working fireplace and TV
- a dining room
- a fully equipped kitchen
- a hall with separate WC
- a double room on the ground floor with a double bed

on the first floor
- 3 double bedrooms with twin beds which can be put together as doubles
- a bathroom with bath and basin
- a showerroom with shower basin
- a separate WC
The cottage is heated with electricity and there is a wood burning stiove for winter rentals

Garden & Grounds

External equipment
  • Gardens 5000 m2, barbecue, garden table and chairs, parasol

The cottage which faces due south has its own independant entrance, a garden of 5000m2 with a small river passing through it and its own garage

Location

Located between Toulouse (45 min), and Carcassonne (40 min), 12 min from the medieval city of Mirepoix, 6 mins from the quaint village of Belpech with all facilities, 45 min from ski resorts and and an hour from the Mediterranean sea,this 18th century cottage is situated in the 4 hectare grounds of a prestigious Cathar chateau and commanderie of the knights of Malta C5 on our site. The cottage can either be rented separately for eight people or together with the chateau for up to a maximum of 24 people.

Distances
  • Andorra 1.5 hours
  • Ax-les-Thermes nearest ski resort 80 kms
  • Barcelona 3 hours
  • Belpech nearest bar and pub and restaurant 6 kms/6 mins
  • Carcassonne Airport 40 kms/40 mins
  • Castelnaudry train station, world famous for cassoulet 25 mins
  • Cathar castles Monsegur 40 mins
  • Mirepoix medieval town 12 mins
  • Narbonne the nearest Mediterranean beach 80 kms /One hour
  • Toulouse town and airport 60 kms/45 mins

Local Activities

There is plenty of things to do in the region both in terms of sports and tourism

Activities
  • Golf 4 mins from Carcassonne, One hour from Ariege and Toulouse golf clubs
  • Local tourist activities Medieval city of Mirepoix- Montségur castle- Bamboo park- Lapenne- Prehistoric park- Tarascon sur-Ariège- Buffalo farm – Lapenne- Reptile farm- La bastide de Serou- Wolf house- Ax-Les-Thermes- Lombrives cave- Ussat -les Bains- Cow cave- Bédeillac cave- Pierre Bayle Museum- Largarde castle- Chalabre castle- Dinosaur museum- Espéraza- Canal du Midi- Bramm
  • Other sports activities Walking, sailing, cycling and mountain biking, fishing; wind surfing, waterskiing, mountaineering, rafting
  • Riding close by
  • Skiing 45 mins
  • Tennis Belpech 6 mins

Availability / Prices

*Note to the rental rates

All prices are per week per property from Saturday to Saturday Owners may be willing to accept mid week rentals or part week rentals in the low and mid season .Please email us your requests. We’ll be happy to answer your queries. Please book well in advance for peak season bookings as the best weeks tend to go quickly.

- Prices are quoted in Euros. If you choose to pay in £ sterling or US dollars please pay the equivalent rate quoted on the site which is approximate only. We will inform you when you pay what the exact equivalent amount is in Euros that you have paid, since it depends on the exchange rate on the day.

- Payment can be made by bank transfer, cheques in sterling or in Euros or by credit card. Prices are net of bank charges, i.e. tenants are expected to pay all bank charges. Payment by credit card through our secure Internet server incurs bank charges of 2% of the rental.

- A 33% deposit is required with the booking. The final balance is due three months before arrival ( a shorter period may be arranged for last minute bookings). A security deposit as defined for each house is required to be paid with the balance . This covers the cost of any damage or breakages and the cost of telephone and other services. This deposit will be returned after the rental, minus any charges for breakages, telephone, etc.

- Rental rates include: all linen, bathroom and kitchen towels,change of linen every Saturday,change of towels twice a week, four hours cleaning per week, eight hours per week for stays of two weeks or more, electricity, gas and firewood
- Rental rates exclude : additional cleaning, cooking, babysitting, heating in winter months charged at cost, phone calls when available, bedding for cots and pool towels

- Renters should arrive between 17.00 and 19.00 as cleaners need the house to be free for cleaning on changeover day until this time. Please try not to arrive at the house until that time. Departure date : for the same reason, please vacate the house (or all except one room) by 10.am

- Each house has a maximum number of people. In no circumstances may more than the maximum number of persons listed on the property particulars be exceeded without prior approval

- Cancellation charges apply. Should cancellation occur more than three months before the commencement date, then the deposit is not reimbursable, within three months cancellation charges are 100% of the holiday. You are strongly advised to take out appropriate insurance to cover you for medical and personal injury expenses but also in the event of delays in your travel arrangements and against any cancellation charges payable if you have to cancel or curtail your trip. Finally and most importantly you are expected to have third party cover insurance and insurance to cover for any breakages/losses and damage during your stay