Carcassonne holiday cottage, LanguedocWith 3 double bedrooms and within walking distance of the centre of Carcassonne . There is easy access to the Languedoc and Ariege and it is only 10 minutes from Carcassonne airport. Ideal for self catering holidays, local markets and all facilities nearby. Competitively priced at 320 euros low season and 420 euros peak season. Self catering holiday houses in Carcassonne are rare and this is good value for a quiet family holiday in the Languedoc.
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Holidays without a car?...read this review. Or if you have a rental car these are some of the places nearby. What is special about the house and who usually comes to stay? It is clean, cool and an ideal base for exploring the City, the Languedoc and the Ariege. The location is quiet and secure. There is easy parking and the central station is 5 minutes away ( that is also where the airport bus would drop you off or collect you if you do not have a car). There are 3 decent sized bedrooms to sleep 6 people so we get families and groups. There is a small shaded garden/terrace where you can eat your meals outside. But please remember that there is no swimming pool and no TV. About the area around Carcassonne: Carcassonne is a great base to explore the land of the Cathars. A short drive from the coast you can also reach the Pyrenees and Andorra is nearby.Holidaying in the Languedoc and Ariege also offers sporting activities such as Kayaking, Caving and mountaineering. Carcassonne, the walled City is a world heritage site and there are plenty of local events.Jousting, music festivals and plenty of tourist attractions make sure that you will return from your holidays with good memories. Close by there are lakes for swimming and boating.Lac de Cavayere, Pradelle in the Montagne Noire and Lac de Montbel all offer a chance to escape into the country and swim in cool clear lakes. The holiday house is owned by a French couple who will always give you a warm and traditional welcome. During your stay they can be contacted for help, and they love to share their considerable knowledge of local history, culture and the best places to eat and drink.They will also help you plan your holiday travels around the Languedoc and the South of France. The airport at Salvaza is just 10 minutes drive away.You may also fly into Toulouse ( 90 kms), Narbonne ( 60 kms ) or Barcelona ( 270 kms).Car hire at the airport, is easy and can be arranged at reasonable prices. Our website helps give you the low down on hiring a car in Carcassonne. We also explain what you can expect if you start your holidays by flying into Salvaza airport. Introductory video for Carcassonne Featured pages and suggested places to look at:- Chalabre. Small rural village to the west of Mirepoix. Close to Lac de Montbel. Ansignan ,Les Orgues. and the Fenouilledes areas. This is how the south of France must have been for thousand's of years. Dry, empty and beautiful. Latest pages added We have two new pages, one on Cassoulet, the "national dish" of the cathars and one on Ice Cream in Carcassonne. Other websites of interest If you are looking around the south west of France and want then we would recommend checking out Poitou-charentes-vendee.com For the beautiful county of Northumberland try Northumberland tales or if you are looking for accommodation then this site for Cottages around Northumberland. Images of the week
This aerial picture shows the famous cathar castle at Montsegur.
We love the poppies in the fields of France
and of course the Lavender fields of Provence
Image credits are on the linked pages above. And we couldn't resist this one having seen so much of France whilst watching the tour de france. Image credit on this page for the tour de france
We hope that you come and stay in our holiday cottage in Carcassonne.
Other blogs and websites Hethpool Mill in the College Valley, Northumberland. Dunsdale house, just up the Valley. The Kyloe hills of Northumberland.
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"Walk to the town or the Cite from the house."
"Quiet residential quarter, traffic restricted to residents only."
"Easy parking"
"Cool rooms with shutters on windows"
"Small shady garden with table & chairs"
"3 minutes walk from railway station".
"Airport bus will drop and collect close to house"
"Local help available if needed"
"Shops and market within 10 minute walk"
"Website has lots of pictures"
"Website has local places of interest"