Holiday Gite, Short Term Let
Near Rennes-le-Chateau, Languedoc
Maison de Vigne, Montazels
Rent per week: £280 GBP
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Swimming Pool: No
Off Road Parking: No
Smoking: No
Pets: No
WiFi [?]: Yes
Beautifully restored 17th Century stone cottage in historic hilltop village with views to Rennes-le-Chateau. With log burner, full central heating, beams, exposed stonework, vine shaded terrace and panoramic views over the Aude valley.
The cottage sleeps up to 6 with 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor, a twin room on the top floor and with all offering you spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. A high chair, travel cot & stair gate are provided for the younger visitor.
The ground floor kitchen benefits from a fridge/freezer, cooker, microwave, toaster, kettle and dishwasher offering you all you need for a comfortable stay. The large dining room seats 6 and the lounge - which opens onto the terrace - is equipped with a CD player, radio, TV, WiFi, Ipod station/charger and a library of books & games.
With views to Renne-le-Chateau and Coustaussa Castle on the other side of the valley and, in the distance the snow topped Pyrenees. We are 10 minutes walk to the river Aude and the neighbouring village of Couiza with bars, hotel, restaurants, supermarket, beauty salon, chemist, organic produce store, bank and post office.
The cottage is at the centre of the Cathar region with hill top castles and the medieval city of Carcassonne to remind you of the fascinating and often tragic history for which this region is renowned. Just across the valley from the cottage is Rennes le Chateau, centre of a mystery still very much alive with many books written & films made on the subject. The mystery is one of sudden wealth, secret codes and a search for treasure in the latter part of the 19th Century. The link with the village is very strong - in 1852 Bérenger Saunière, the priest at the centre of the mystery was born in Montazels. (Just type Montazels into any search engine and take your pick of the many web sites if you wish to delve deeper).
We have two very good restaurants within 15 minutes walk over the river bridge in Couiza. Montazels is also home to La Cave Des Haute d'Aldae, where the excellent local wines can be tasted and bought.
Aude en Pyrénées is the crossroads of the Corbieres and the Pyrenees, an ideal location to go hiking with 190km of waymarked trails. For anglers the aude is a Grade 1 trout river just 10 minutes walk from the door, where you can also find mediterranean barbel. While rafters, white water swimmers, and kayakers of all levels of ability are offered the most exceptional water sports in the gorges of the Aude Valley.
The mediterranean coast is just an hours drive with interesting villages to visit en route and long stretches of golden sand. Our local spa villages Rennes les Bains and Alet le Bain also offer bathing in hot spa waters containing natural minerals renowned for their curative properties. There are several local freshwater lakes complete with beaches for bathing, the nearest is Arque (7mins. drive). The local markets with vegetables, fruit, regional products & tasty food stalls add to the convivial atmosphere.
Enquiries & Bookings
Contact the owner of Maison de Vigne
Name: Trevor Lecoche
Telephone*: 0044 (0)7749 412295
Email: You can contact Trevor directly via the form below.
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