Self-catering rental Château in Languedoc with infinity pool

Introduction

Stunning 11th century Château, beautifully restored to offer comfortable and quality accommodation of 650m².

The Château's hilltop position dominates the lovely, surrounding countryside and sits in 8 hectares of private grounds.
Endless opportunities to discover and walk through the vineyards, fields and woodland.

800 metre private driveway leads up the Château. Private parking, walled vegetable garden, small lawn with climbing frame and superb, private infinity pool of 12 x 5m with sun terrace and loungers (and pool-side fridge !).

Charming and traditional interior with many original features. Spacious accommodation over three floors.
Three separate living rooms and fully equipped kitchen.
UK satellite TV.

6 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms, (2 ensuite).

Games room with table tennis.

All amenities in the pretty market town of Limoux, including charming town square with many pavement café bars and restaurants. Supermarket, grocery and bakery stores and pharmacy and banks etc.

Carcassonne, the capital of the Aude Region, has the largest walled Medieval fortress and city in Europe and is a major tourist destination in the summer.

The estate managers (and their friendly dog) live in the grounds in private, separate accommodation and can offer a full range of catering and housekeeping services by request.

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Accommodation

Entrance hall

Main living room with stone walls and fireplace. CD player
Door to garden

Kitchen with gas range and electric oven, breakfast table and chairs, 2 x fridge freezer, dishwasher and microwave

Dining room with table and chairs

Living area with TV with UK satellite channels.
Door to covered dining terrace with table and chairs and BBQ

Bedroom 1, double with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin

1st floor;

Bedroom 2, four-poster double with ensuite WC, roll-top bath, shower and twin hand basins

Bedroom 3, single with hand basin

(Stairs up to living room with TV and library)

Lower Ground Floor;

Bedroom 4, double

Separate WC

Bedroom 5, two singles and double

Bedroom 6, two singles

Separate bathroom with WC, bath / shower, separate shower, twin hand basins

Games room / utility room with table tennis, weight machine, washing machine and dryer

EXTERIOR;

8 hectares of private grounds including small lawn, fields and woodland. Vegetable garden (help yourself !) and petanque court
Dining terrace with table and chairs
Climbing frame

Private pool 12 x 5m with sun terrace with sun-loungers
Pool-side fridge and BBQ

Private drive of 800m (shared with estate managers). Plenty of parking

 Photo gallery for Château St Sernin, ref: 11124

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Prices

* Sterling & Dollar rates provided ONLY as a guide - all rentals are payable in EUROS

 Prices / Booking / Availability - full details

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Local Information

The property is situated in open countryside less than 15 minutes from Limoux, 30 mln south of Carcassonne.
All amenities in the pretty market town of Limoux, including charming town square with many pavement café bars and restaurants.
Supermarket, grocery and bakery stores and pharmacy and banks etc.

Mirepoix, a Medieval market town is a 30 minute drive away and Monday’s is market day. The square is surrounded by wooden buildings guarded with carved gargoyles – a photographer’s delight.

Carcassonne, the capital of the Aude Region, has the largest walled Medieval fortress and city in Europe and is a major tourist destination in the summer. Many movies about the Crusaders and Medieval knights were filmed there, including the movie Robin Hood staring Kevin Costner. Restaurants and shops selling local goods fill the ancient Cite and on Bastille Day, July 14, the fireworks are the most spectacular in all of France.

Beautiful countryside for walking or hiking. Canal du Midi with its shady tree-lined tow-path ideal for cycling and long waterside lunches at local auberges and restaurants. Many historic sites to see including the famous Cathar trail. Visit St Hilaire 8km with its ancient abbey, part of the Cathar trail.

Visit the domains of the famous Minervois and Corbieres appellations. Gastronomic delights everywhere. Famous chef, John Burton Race filmed his TV series 'French Leave' in the area.

Mediterranean beaches lie just 60 minutes away. Long sandy beaches at Peyriac de Mer with excellent opportunities for water sports and windsurfing.

The Spanish border is just 90 minutes away.

 Map location for near Limoux

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