Property Houses
Sleeps 8
Single/Double 2 / 5
Bathrooms 3
Pets Not Allowed
Pool Yes
Wonderful Holiday Home with Private Pool set in the quiet, medieval village of Cailhavel.
This charming and fully renovated traditional property overlooks open fields with picturesque views across to the Pyrénées. It is located just 20 minutes from Carcassonne with its medieval citadel, on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. The Canal du Midi, about 15 mins away, is also a World Heritage attraction. Cailhavel is situated in rolling hills covered in vineyards, perfect for walking and cycling. Various small historic towns are within easy reach. Easy access to motorway and airports. Roughly 60 mins from the Mediterranean coast, the mountains (ski stations) and the major city of Toulouse
Maison La Fontaine offers welcoming accommodation over three floors;
On the ground floor, a large kitchen diner, separate lounge with TV/hi-fi and a downstairs cloakroom. There is a fast broadband internet connection.
Three bedrooms (king-size) on the first floor. Two ensuite plus large family bathroom.
Second floor loft space with living area and two double and two single beds.
Shaded dining terrace overlooking the private pool 9m x 4.5m.
Open barn with table tennis and gas BBQ.
Private parking.
Attractive landscaped, south-facing gardens
All amenities (shops and restaurants) in several local villages; Belvèze 6 km, Montréal, 7 km, Bram, 12 km and Limoux 17 km with a large supermarket (E.Leclerc).
Airport at Carcassonne (20 minutes) and Toulouse (60 minutes).
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS:
Entrance hall.
Kitchen with refectory table and chairs, fridge freezer, drinks fridge, oven and hob, microwave and dishwasher.
(Adjoining closed barn with washing machine and dryer and fridge freezer).
Living room with UK TV, hi-fi and superfast broadband Wi-Fi internet.
Separate WC.
Stairs to 1st floor;
Bedroom 1 double - king-size.
Separate bathroom with WC, bath / shower and hand basin.
Bedroom 2, double king-size with ensuite WC, bath / shower, separate shower and hand basin.
Bedroom 3, double king-size with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin.
Stairs to 2nd floor;
Open-plan loft with living area with TV and DVD. Includes Bedroom 4, two double beds, two single beds (suitable for children only).
EXTERIOR;
Half an acre of private grounds with extensive views.
Shaded dining terrace with table and chairs.
Private pool 9m x 4.5m with sun terrace and loungers.
Open barn with table tennis and gas BBQ.
Private, off-road, gated parking.
THE LOCATION
The property is situated in the small medieval village (village circulade) of Cailhavel, 20 minutes from Carcassonne (a world heritage site) and 85 minutes from Toulouse.
Excellent local restaurant 4 km. All amenities in Belvèze-du-Razès, 6 km with pharmacy, bakery, butcher, grocery store, newsagent, café and pizzeria.
All shops and restaurants in Montréal, 7 km and Bram, 12 km.
Supermarket and excellent restaurants in Limoux, 17 km.
Mirepoix, 35 km.
Carcassonne, 20 minutes with its famous and spectacular old citadel with great shops, cutural events and restaurants. Lake with beaches at La Cavayère.
Lovely, historic Canal du Midi nearby (Bram).
Many local vineyards. walking and cycling.
PHOTOS
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External Features
Local Attractions
Places: Ax-les-Thermes; Bages; Béziers; Camon; Castelnaudary; Collioure; Lagrasse; Marseillan; Montpellier; Minerve; Montolieu (book village); Perpignan; Sète; Toulouse (suggest take A61 and park at Ramonville just past main toll, then Metro into centre).
Attractions: Carcassonne, La Cité; Cathar castles e.g. Queribus; Beaches at Gruissan Plage and La Franqui; Wildlife park at Sigean (coast); Abbaye de Fontfroide (Narbonne).
Wine regions: Cabardès, Corbières, Fitou, Limoux, Malepère, Minervois, Roussillon.
Pyrenees: Ax-les-Thermes; Les Angles, Font-Romeu.
Activities: Cycling; Walking; a Voie Verte route from Bram to Montsegur (56 km) passes close by Cailhavel; Skiing in the Pyrenees at Monts d’Olmes/Ax-les-Thermes; Canoeing on the Aude; Boating on the Canal du Midi; Golf at Carcassonne; Wind surfing on the coast; Lac de la Cavayère, Carcassonne – beach, boating, inflatables, rope walkways; Water skiing at Bram
Rental Rates for this Property
| Rental Period | Starting Date | Ending Date | Minimum Stay | Rate Per Month | Rate Per Week | Rate Per Week Day | Rate Per W/End Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Apr 26, 2025 | May 24, 2025 | 5 | GBP 1600.00 | |||
| - | May 24, 2025 | Jul 5, 2025 | 5 | GBP 1900.00 | |||
| - | Jul 5, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 | 7 | GBP 2750.00 | |||
| - | Aug 30, 2025 | Sep 27, 2025 | 5 | GBP 1600.00 |
Special Rental Conditions
25% deposit due at the time of booking. 75% balance and refundable security bond due 8 weeks prior to arrival.
Bookings run from 4:00pm on your day of arrival day to 10:00am on your day of departure.
No smoking in the property.
Bookings include electricity, water, linen and towels (including pool towels).
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Property Exterior
Local Attractions
Attractions: Carcassonne, La Cité; Cathar castles e.g. Queribus; Beaches at Gruissan Plage and La Franqui; Wildlife park at Sigean (coast); Abbaye de Fontfroide (Narbonne).
Wine regions: Cabardès, Corbières, Fitou, Limoux, Malepère, Minervois, Roussillon.
Pyrenees: Ax-les-Thermes; Les Angles, Font-Romeu.
Activities: Cycling; Walking; a Voie Verte route from Bram to Montsegur (56 km) passes close by Cailhavel; Skiing in the Pyrenees at Monts d’Olmes/Ax-les-Thermes; Canoeing on the Aude; Boating on the Canal du Midi; Golf at Carcassonne; Wind surfing on the coast; Lac de la Cavayère, Carcassonne – beach, boating, inflatables, rope walkways; Water skiing at Bram
In the area
This Property is situated in Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon
Nearest Airport: Carcassonne (20 minutes) and Toulouse (60 minutes)
Nearest Station: Bram or Carcassonnne
Nearest Ferry: St Malo (English Channel); Sète (Mediterranean)
Nearest Beach: La Cavayère (lake)
Nearest Ski Resort: Les Monts d’Olmes
Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.