| This handsome 18th C cottage is uniquely located in a picturesque setting, on the banks of the Canal du Midi, on a small working farm, only a few kms from the famous medieval ‘La Cite’ and Carcassonne |
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| Total floor size of 98 m² |
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Bienvenue a Millepetit
Location
This handsomely restored farmhouse is located in a truly picturesque setting and is almost uniquely located right on the banks of the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
We are situated on a small working vineyard/estate or ‘Domaine’, only a few kms from the famous medieval ‘La Cite’, which overlooks the bustling town of Carcassonne. The gite is part of a larger farmhouse, were we also offer B/B over the summer months. The farmhouse is adjoined to a barn that in turn is next door to the beautiful Chateau of the domaine. We are in close proximity to both the sea and mountains so you can explore fully this unusual region of South West France… all year round, wether for cultural pursuits, the history of the Cathars, sightseeing, sunbathing or just to take pleasure in tastings at any of the many wine domains of the region.
Your neighbours
A few friendly families also live on this small estate and dependant on the time of year you will find seasonal workers here and the farm a little livelier with farming activity…an ideal opportunity to sample rural life in the Languedoc-Roussillon. Apart from wine and olives, the farm also produces a variety of fruit and vegetables, which can be bought direct from the farmer, a fresher and more local source would be hard to find.
Wine tasting
The nearest ‘Cave’ for a ‘dégustation’ or tasting is only 10 minutes walk from the farmhouse…your neighbours at ‘Millegrand’ they produce amongst other varieties an award winning ‘Merlot’ and are well worth visiting.
Sports
Fishing enthusiasts take note, we are only a few minutes walk from the River Aude and fishing on the canal itself, golfers are not excluded, with the fabulous golf course at the ’Domaine de Auriac’ it’s open all year round and only a few kms away from your gite, cyclists are also catered for with 245kms of flat canal towpaths to explore…and for those of you who enjoy skiing, well why not combine a winter City break in Carcassonne with a few days skiing; the nearest Ski stations being only 70kms from us at Ax-Les-Thermes.
Experience your own French Odyssey
Both the house and estate were recently seen in TV chef Rick Steins’ ‘French Odyssey’, in his BBC2 TV culinary travelogue. The camera panned across the farmhouse frontage as he sailed past his rented barge. The series celebrated the gourmet delights and sights of the 245km of the Canal du Midi.
This unique part of the Aude inspired another celebrated British TV chef to produce his own television series. John Burton Race recorded a year of relocating to France with his family in Montferrand, in his TV series and book ‘French Leave’.
Accommodation
Our first floor lounge is bright, spacious and comfortable, full of character of wooden beams and rafters, it also retains the original old stone feature sink, there are cosy sofas to curl up on whilst relaxing or just watching TV. We have installed both British Sky satellite (an new addition for the 2008 season) and French terrestrial TV. We have a DVD player, Stereo hi-fi, a broad range of books, puzzles and board games, some of which will take you back to your youth.
We offer our guests two spacious double bedrooms, both furnished in the French country style. Our generously proportioned ‘family’ bedroom has a larger queen sized bed for added comfort plus a double bed…with ample space for the baby crib should it be required, all with new mattresses and bedding, plus lots of soft pillows to fall in to after a hard days sightseeing.
The other double bedroom has all new furniture, mattress, bedding etc with lots of storage space and a view of the canal.
There is a large family sized shower room with a modern powerful shower, an ionic hairdryer and lots of storage space for your toiletries, plus a baby bath if required.
Downstairs you’ll discover a fully fitted modern kitchen, also facing the canal, again with a mix of old and new, retaining the beams and rafters, with all modern conveniences to maximise your time in the sun, including a new dishwasher. There’s a pine farmhouse table and chairs… and a high chair for baby too, from here you step almost straight out into the farmyard, with the canal only a few steps away. The downstairs area also comprises a separate utility room with washing machine, with iron, ironing board, airing rack etc. There is an outside drying area for washday.
We have installed a safe for you valuables, which is also located in the ground floor.
We very comfortably accommodate 4 adults, though we can with ease cater for 1 more adult plus a baby or toddler having added our family room.
We hope that we haven’t forgotten anything, but let us know if you think we have.
Most rooms in the cottage overlook the Canal du Midi and have cooling fans for balmy evenings and reliable portable heating, for out of season rentals.
Sky Satellite TV now installed
Great fishing all year round
Only a 3 minute walk away, on the River Aude and just outside your front door on the Canal du Midi *
WE OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR
Payment in euros, repeat bookings, referrals, 3 week bookings and for out of season house hunters...our advice is free!
Complimentary Baby Package
Including... High chair,baby bath, New cot and matress plus bedding
For your valuables, a complimentary safety deposit box
*Baby sitting facilities available on request*
The exterior
A few steps from your door you’ll find our private canal-side terrace, complete with table and chairs, an ideal spot to perhaps enjoy a glass of the local wine whilst watching boats amble along the canal…it’s definitely life at a slower pace.
Herb garden
Please help yourselves to our herb garden, which you will find at the old water pump…now a garden feature.
Across the canal
Crossing the small bridge over the canal brings you to a paddock where the farmer keeps his goat and horses, adjacent to here we have created a more secluded garden with shade fruit and olive trees. Next to the Almond tree under the pergola you’ll find a table and chairs plus sunloungers are available, if required…take some shade under the pergola, whilst taking in the stunning scenery, the breathtaking views of the Alaric and Corbiere mountains.
Keeping to this side of the canal a two-minute walk takes you down to the River Aude, a great spot for fishing…according to the locals.
Booking Details
A 20% non-refundable deposit is due within 7 days of booking, and the balance should be paid no later than 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the holiday. Confirmation will be sent on receipt of cheques.
A separate refundable security deposit of £150 is also required along with the final payment.
SPECIAL OFFERS
Discounts are available for, payment in euros, repeat bookings and referrals.
From 22 December till 6 January is high season, though we offer a discount for a 2 week rental.
Out of season rates for weekend and long lets are also available.
House hunters also receive discounted rates…our help and advice is free!
Refurbishment
Year on year the cottage undergoes a refurbishment, we constantly upgrade facilities with our guests comfort in mind and your suggestions for further improvements are always welcomed.
Bed and optional breakfast
Over the summer months we also offer B/B, which is located in another part of the farmhouse…a comfortable place to rest your head after a long hike or cycle ride along the canal. We have two large doubles bedrooms both with Kingsize beds and furnished in a French country style. Our guests are offered breakfast before continuing their journey and our rates are competitive.
It’s a great spot to catch your breath before heading onwards to Carcassonne.
Chambres (priced per couple)
60 euros per night, with optional breakfast consisting of…warm croissants, with as much coffee as you can drink plus a tall glass of orange juice, for 5 euros.
Bon Voyage…
We look forward to welcoming you to here to Millepetit and making your stay as complete as possible. |
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| PHOTOS (click on the thumbnail to open a bigger version) |
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| Lowest Daily Price: |
75 GBP |
Highest Daily Price: |
125 GBP |
| Lowest Weekly Price: |
325 GBP |
Highest Weekly Price: |
440 GBP |
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Cash, Cheque |
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We are located 7kms from Carcassonne and its airport, 3kms to local town/canal port of Trebes, 5kms from Carcassonne plage...which is our local beach, the busier coastal resorts and beaches are less than an hours drive from Millepetit. Nearest Ski station is 70kms from us at Ax-les-Thermes.
Barcelona 300kms, Toulouse 90kms, Montpelier 150kms, Narbonne 50kms, Beziers 75kms, Timbuktoooo 3057kms |
| Address:
Domaine de Millepetit, Maison en face du canal Carcassonne 11800, France |
| Nearest Bus / Tramway: bus - 1 Kilometers |
| Nearest Airport: Carcassonne - 7 Kilometers |
| Accommodation located in
village, leisure area, old town, waterfront, countryside, mountainside, rural, near the beach, near shopping area, near restaurants & bars, near cultural interest, near historical interest, near tennis courts, near water sports, near ski area, near horse riding, near fishing area, near golf course, only a few kms from carcassonne plage, unique canal-side location on the famous canal du midi, a stones throw from the river aude and close to many other great spots for fishing, great fishing is only a few minutes walk in the river aude and the canal du midi,, only a few kms from the medieval 'la cite', near walking trails of canal du midi, near cycling trails of canal du midi ! |
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The cottage has undergone a refurb this year.
We can offer our guests a small discount for payment in euros.
Lounge
Newly installed British Sky satelitte tv and French terestrial tv. Two comfortable sofas
Bedrooms both the doulble and family room are furnished in French 'country style'
Double room, overlooking the canal
Family room, with larger 'queen' sized single bed
1 Double bed
1 cot
All bedding supplied
* Complimentary Baby package available *
Bathrooms
Large family sized shower room, with powerful shower.
Ionic hairdryer
Baby bath
Two sets of both bath and hand towels available(for indoor use only) £5 per week
Kitchen
Gas hob, electric grill and oven, microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge freezer, toaster, electric kettle, crockery and cutlery, Dining/ kitchen table and chairs and baby high chair.
Utility Room
Washing machine, ironing board and iron, pegs, (for outside drying area) also indoor clothes airing rack.
General
Two large cooling fans for balmy evenings, plus reliable portable room heaters for out of season lets
Entertainment
Stereo TV, both British SKY Satellite and French terestrial TV, DVD player, Stereo CD system, board games, jigsaws, puzzles, cards, plus a broad selection of both French and English language paperback books.
Suitability
Put simply... it's suitable for all ages and interests.
Exclusions
Large groups
Request no smoking in farmhouse
Sorry no Pets
Location Type
Great base for... fishing (all year round), cycling, hiking,golfing and skiing.
Picturesque, an ideal opportunity to experience life on a French vineyard/farm, rural...though only a stones throw away from the very many visitor attractions and historic sites e.g. Cathar trail and medieval ‘Cite’ at Carcassonne. Close to Airport.(not on a flight path)
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1 ... and each unit includes: |
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Double beds: |
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Barbecue |
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Sauna |
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City View |
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Lift / Elevator |
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Sea View |
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Parking |
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Swimming Pool |
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Tennis Court |
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Private Beach |
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Garden |
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Balcony |
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Terrace |
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American Kitchen |
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Fridge & Freezer |
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Oven |
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Microwave |
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Dish Washer |
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Crockery & Utensils |
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Sofa Bed |
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Fireplace |
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Table & Chairs |
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Bath |
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Shower |
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Hair Dryer |
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Internet Dial Up |
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Internet Broadband |
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DVD Player |
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Library |
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Telephone |
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Washing Machine |
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Safe |
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Ironing Board |
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Work Desk |
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Bikes |
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Central Heating |
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Air Conditioning |
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Pets Welcome |
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Tours & Excursions |
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Local Transportation |
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Local Guides |
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Butler Service |
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House Chef |
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24h Concierge |
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Daily Cleaning |
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| We speak:
French, English |
| Welcome Pack: Our welcome pack consists off...a bottle of local wine, cheese and fresh baguette...plus when possible, some seasonal vegetables from our garden, to get you started! |
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