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Grand Rue Fitou

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Phone: 01424 716565 Fax: 01424 716565

A truly stunning three storey original French house, situated in the heart of the world famous wine-producing village of Fitou. Close to the Mediterranean Sea.

  • Price from 250 GBP / Week
  • Capacity up to 6 people
  • 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms
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Fitou castle

Last updated: 01/02/2008

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Overview Prices & deals Location & area Amenities & services Additional information

Overview

Overlooking the Mediterranean and the salt water lagoon of Leucate, proudly standing against the hills of the Corbieres, Fitou was built in a dry creek bed where it stretches its cultural and picturesque streets.




The house offers a home from home experience, with two en-suite bedrooms, one with double bed and the other two single beds. A Double sofa bed is available in the living area.


A fully equipped kitchen, with cooker, microwave, washing machine etc.


An open plan living/dining area with access to the garden, offering alfresco dining.

Prices & deals

Lowest Weekly Price:
250 GBP
Highest Weekly Price:
550 GBP
Cleaning fee:
N/A
Charging Method:
Payment Types:
  • No Cash
  • No Credit Card
  • No Cheque
  • No Travellers cheque
  • No Paypal
  • No Wire Transfer

Location & area

Fitou is an unspoilt village offering ample opportunity to sample it's famous wine in it's many village caves.



There are great restaurants, serving superb food and offering a unique French atmosphere. Close-by is a medieval chateau that has a museum, gift shop and bar where tapas are served.



The village also offers a supermarket, bakery, Post Office, newsagent and a doctors surgery.



There is a football stadium, a hard surface football/basketball court with a small climbing wall, a children's playground, a bouladrome and a tennis court.



During the summer months the village comes alive with regular music evenings outside the village bar plus the unforgettable annual wine fete at the beginning of August.



The village has numerous events throughout the year from concerts, wine festivals, antique fairs, to sardine barbecues and petanque competitions.



For the winter months, the ski slopes of the Pyrénéean mountains are all in close proximity.



Within a 5-10 minute drive and easily accessible, is the beautiful Mediterranean sea, offering long sandy beaches, and picturesque fishing villages.



The beaches offer something for all, whether it be activities such as wind-surfing, sailing and kite boading, to relaxation in the form of regular or secluded naturist bathing.



The local area offers a host of family activities and days out, such as the underground caves at Ville-Franche (40mins), Le Petit Train Jaune (the little yellow train) that travels up the Pyrenees mountains (40 mins), a fantastic 'Drive-Thru' African safari park at Sigean with over 3000 animals (15 mins) and the adventure and water parks of Port Leucate(12 mins)



For those seeking a quieter, more historical outing 60 minutes to the east up the Aude valley is Carcassonne one of the wonders of Medieval architecture with its splendid cité and castle, with panoramic views.



More magnificent castles are to be found near in the Corbieres, particularly at Queribus and Peyrepertuse, two stunning feats of engineering, these castles seemingly defy gravity and reason, on top of mountain peaks.



Visitors can also discover Andorra and Spain, with the Spanish border being a mear 40 minutes drive away.

Address:
33 Grand Rue, 11570, Fitou, France
Accommodation located in:
coastal, countryside, leisure area, mountainside, near cultural interest, near fishing area, near golf course, near historical interest, near horse riding, near ski area, near the beach, near water sports, old town, village!

Amenities & services

All linen and towels are provided.



Local amenities are within easy walking distance.



Getting to the house could not be easier with cheap flights available for London Stansted to Perpignan with Ryanair. Other airports that can be used are Carcassone and Montpellier, each with an approximate drive of 1hr.



The nearest rail station is La Franqui, from here, the house is a 10 minute drive.

# of Units: 1... and each unit includes:

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Single beds: 2
  • Double beds: 1
  • Baby cots: 0
  • Single sofa beds: 0
  • Double sofa beds: 1

Bathroom

  • Yes Towels:
  • No Bath:
  • Yes Hair Drier:
  • Yes Shower:

Extras

  • No Fax:
  • Yes Washing Machine:
  • No Work Desk:
  • Yes Bed Sheets:
  • No Bikes:
  • No Cable/Satelite TV:
  • No Internet Broadband:
  • No Internet Dial Up:
  • Yes Ironing Board:
  • No Library:
  • Yes Stereo/Radio System:
  • No Telephone:
  • Yes DVD Player:

Extraservice

  • Yes Tours & Excursions:
  • No Butler Service:
  • No House Chef:
  • Yes Local Guides:
  • Yes Local Transportation:
  • No 24h Concierge:

Kitchen

  • Yes Oven:
  • No American Kitchen:
  • Yes Fridge & Freezer:
  • Yes Crockery & Utensils:
  • No Dish Washer:
  • Yes Microwave:

Living room

  • Yes Fireplace:
  • Yes Sofa Bed:
  • Yes Table & Chairs:

Outside

  • No Terrace:
  • Yes Parking:
  • No Pets Welcome:
  • No Private Beach:
  • No Barbecue:
  • Yes Garden:
  • No Sauna:
  • No Shared Bathroom:
  • No Spa / Jacuzzi:
  • No Lift / Elevator:
  • No Swimming Pool:
  • No Disabled Facilities:
  • Yes Tennis Court:

Rooms

  • Yes DVD/Music Collection:
  • No Air Conditioning:
  • No Ensuite Bathroom:
  • No Balcony:
  • No Safe:
  • No Sea View:
  • Yes Central Heating:
  • No City View:
  • No Daily Cleaning:

Additional information

Board Basis:
Accommodation Only
Welcome pack:
Available upon request.
Breakfast:
No
Lunch:
No
Diner:
No
Extra meal info:
A refundable damage/breakage deposit of £100.00 is required.
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