Vacation Rental Description

La Bourdette du Ray is a small hamlet of about 7 families. At the centre is an old farmhouse at one end of which is the gite. This cottage style gite with lovely views shares a large garden with 12m x 7m pool (shared with the owner), boules area, croquet, table-tennis and barbeque. Also holiday membership at the local tennis club, 1 km away There is a small orchard and many varieties of trees and shrubs. It is fully self-contained, decorated with warmth and character, with a patio overlooking the pool for dining or reading al fresco. Hibou - First floor Sitting room with sofa-bed and chairs, television (with French TV reception), DVD, Video and CD player (we have 100+ DVD's and Videos you can borrow). Kitchen, open plan, with the lounge, is fully fitted with fridge-freezer, hob, oven, microwave, coffee percolator, kettle, toaster, iron and all utensils, crockery and cutlery. Washing and drying machines as required. Shower room with vanity unit and WC. Bedroom with double bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers with windows overlooking the pool area and garden. The garden has a separate area for the gite with a picnic table and with use of swimming pool shared between the owners, hammocks and barbeques; there are sun beds and garden chairs for all, and there is plenty of parking space next to the Gites. The pool is 12.6 x 7 metres; the entire area is fenced off. There is a boules area and a croquet lawn (hardly tournament standard, but lots of fun with a full croquet set).

Area Description

Activities Lac de St Fereol in the Montagne Noire 14 kms away, has watersports facilities and the area is great hiking country. Below them are the Corbiere and Minervois vineyards. To the west of Corbieres is Limoux (50 kms), which produces Blanquette, a marvellous sparkling white wine and you can stop and taste at numerous wine caves in the area. The town itself is pleasant to walk around and perhaps stay for lunch. Castelnaudary (33kms) lies on the Canal du Midi and is famous for Cassoulet, a hearty bean stew traditionally made with pork, lamb or goose, worth saving yourself for, and is also known for its pottery and ceramics. Boats can be hired by the day or half day on the canal. The medieval city of Carcassonne (50 kms), on the outskirts of the town is well worth a visit, if only for the breathtaking view as you drive towards it. In contrast, an hour to the north is Albi, set on the banks of the river Tarn. Like Toulouse, a city built of red brick with a huge, fortress like cathedral, boulevards and large squares and gardens. The painter Toulouse Lautrec was born here and there is a museum dedicated to his work. To the east of Albi are the Gaillac vineyards which are known for red and rose wines. The old part of Gaillac is a warren of ancient streets lined with medieval colombage houses and squares with fountains.

Rental Rates (In U.S. Dollars):

$500.00/week

Rental Rates Summary

1 Jan - 30 April 250

1 May - 28 May  350

29 May - 2 July  400

3 July - 27 August 500

28 August - 1 October 350

2 October - 30 April

All prices are in Euros per Week

Payment Methods Accepted

Other (See Rate Summary)

Currencies Accepted

Euro - EUR (€)
United Kingdom Pounds - GBP (£)

Activities

Amusement Parks, Art Museums, Biking, Canoeing, Cinemas/Movies, Entertainment, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking Canoeing, Lakes, Mountain Biking, Museums, Parks, Pet Friendly, Public Swimming Pool, Restaurants Close By, Rivers, Road Biking, Sailing, Shops Close By, Sightseeing, Sporting Venue, Swimming, Tennis, Water Park, Wine Tasting

Links & Information

www.acsby.com