Maison Charvin, ref: 11074
At a glance
Introduction
This beautiful and very private house is set in the lovely village of Montlaur, a wine-producing village just 25 min south of Carcassonne.
The property itself has been tastefully restored throughout, all to the highest possible standards. A great family house with 4 bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms comprise full living suites with their own private salon.
Living room with UK satellite TV and internet access. Formal dining room and delightful kitchen.
Exterior space is superb; a large, walled courtyard with cypress trees and flowers and colourful plants. Dining table and chairs and lovely candle chandelier for a wonderful evening ambience on the warm summer evenings.
Private pool and further elevated terrace with sun loungers.
Lots to do and discover in the area. Carcassonne is the main attraction with its magnificent walled city, restaurants and café bars and summer cultural events for all ages.


Accommodation
Entrance hall
Living room with UK satellite TV and DVD and internet access
Dining room with table and chairs to seat 12
Kitchen with fitted units and breakfast table. Dishwasher, fridge freezer, gas hob and oven. Door to terrace
Utility room with washing machine and dryer
Stairs to 1st floor:
Bedroom 1, double with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin
Bedroom 2 (living room and bedroom suite):
Living room with chaise longue
Bedroom with king-size double and ensuite WC, shower, hand basin and bidet
Stairs to 2nd floor:
Bedroom 3, 2 singles with ensuite WC, bath and hand basin
Bedroom 4 (living room and bedroom suite);
Living room
Bedroom with 2 singles and ensuite WC, bath and hand basin
EXTERIOR:
Large, private courtyard with dining table and chairs and parasol
Cypress trees, Mediterranean plants and flowers
Private pool 7 x 3m
Elevated terrace overlooking pool and courtyard with table and chairs and sun loungers
Pool shower and WC
Prices
| Weekly rental rates | Sterling | Euros* | US Dollars* |
| July & August | £1,545 | €1,931 | $2,824 |
| May, June & September | £895 | €1,119 | $1,636 |
| Other dates or special requests | Please contact us | ||
Local Information
The property is located in the old part of the original village of Montlaur. Montlaur lies 25 min south of Carcassonne.
All facilities in Montlaur, two minutes' walk including bakery, café bar, general store, pharmacy and butcher.
Also - tennis, horse-riding and boules court. And ostrich farm !
Carcassonne 25 min for Ryanair airport, fantastic fortified city and cultural events, restaurants and golf.
Lagrasse, 25 min, is one of the most beautiful villages in France and offers spectacular scenery and a huge choice of restaurants for a memorable night out. Good shopping also.
Mediterranean beaches 60 min which stretch from Montpellier down to the Spanish border. Wonderful sandy beaches with tasteful entertainments and beachfront restaurants and cafés. The 'Etang de L'Ayrolle' offers some of the best windsurfing in Europe.
Wine tasting everywhere, numerous private caves and roadside vendors. Beautiful vineyards (Corbieres, Minervois and Fitou) and impressive valleys and rivers. Visit the town of Limoux for its famous sparkling wine.
Don't miss the Canal du Midi for walking and cycling. Lake swimming and rafting just north of Carcassonne. Enjoy the natural springs at Aix-les-Bains and treat yourself to an extravagant lunch across the Spanish border. Or venture to Barcelona (2hrs 30 mins) for a long weekend.
Fantastic and spectacular scenery along the Cote Vermaille and the lovely beach resorts and harbour at Collioure and Banyuls.
Historic Cathar trails throughout the region.
Large Wild Life park at Sigean.
'AquaLand' water park in chic resort of Cap d'Agde.
Andorra for duty-free shopping.