House In Picturesque Pyrenean Village - Long Term Rental

• Located in foothills of the Pyrenees and heart of Cathar country

• Bedrooms: 5
• Sleeps: 9
• Distance from the nearest beach: 100 km
• Distance from nearest golf course: 10 km
• Distance from the nearest ski slopes: 30 km

The house is set in six acres of private landscaped park land, with a beautiful pool and a Jacuzzi overlooking the garden. Dine under the wisteria on the patio or in the summer kitchen by the pool. The style of the house is unique and is reminiscent of “La Cite” in Carcassonne with semi-circular curved rooms and black slate roof.

The character living room is semi-circular, with wooden beams, ceiling-high windows overlooking the garden, a rustic fire place and video player. In the dining area, the dining tables can seat 9. The conservatory is a great spot for catching the morning sun.

There is a twin bedded room downstairs, plus separate toilet and washbasin. The kitchen, whilst small, is fully fitted with dishwasher and in the utility room there is a washing machine and additional fridge/freezer.The first floor contains 2 double bedrooms and 1 bunk bed room, all with fine views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. There are two bathrooms, one with a shower and one with a bath.

Access to the studio is either from the garden or through the house. The aspect of the studio living area is stunning with windows on 3 sides. Recline in the Jacuzzi whilst enjoying the view of the mountains and parkland. The separate bedroom contains a single bed and WC. There is a fully fitted modern kitchen.

The house is located 45 minutes from Carcassonne. Toulouse and Perpignan are 70 minutes. All three airports are well served by budget and national airlines.The village of Puivert has a baker, café/bar and restaurant. The lake is 10 minutes walk from the house, offering a sandy beach as well as a café in the summer. Doctors, dentists and a chemist are found in the medieval town of Chalabre, 8 kilometres from Puivert. Needless to say, this being France, you will be spoilt for choice in eating at local restaurants.

Puivert has much to engage the visitor. Not only is its imposing Cathar Castle worthy of a visit, but the Quercorb museum in the heart of Puivert is dedicated to music and documents the history of the local traditions and crafts. Excursions can be made to the nearby market towns of Chalabre and Quillan, both untouched by the vicissitudes of modern tourism.
The medieval town of Mirepoix is stunning and described by many guidebooks as “a hidden gem”. This is 30 kilometres away and an easy bike ride. Limoux is the centre for Cremant and Blanquette wines offering numerous caves for wine tasting (and purchasing!) It hosts an annual carnival from January to April, when the streets are alive to the sounds of troubadours and musicians. Carcassonne boasts 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: an enchanting fortified medieval city and the Canal du Midi, as well as an arts festival drawing performers from across Europe. In this land of myth and mystery, there are a host of Cathar castles in the area, notably at Peyrepertus, Montsegur and Queribus.

In winter there is skiing at Mont Les Olmes (30 minutes) Font Romeu (60 minutes) and Andorra (90 minutes). There are miles of mountain paths awaiting exploration on foot, as well as white water rafting and canoeing, tennis, horse riding, gliding in Puivert and the Mediterranean beaches less than 90 minutes away.The house is tastefully furnished with an emphasis on comfort and style.

House - 2 Double Bedrooms, 1 Twin and 1 Bunk Bed Room, living room, conservatory, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, dining room, 2 bathrooms, WC

Studio - The studio is self contained or can form an integral part of the main house.
Bedroom with single bed, fully fitted kitchen, WC, Lounge/dining area with windows on three sides offering panoramic views of the garden, Jacuzzi

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