A beautiful, charming 19th century stone house with traditional, original features renovated and equipped to a very high specification. La Maison Secrete (The Secret House) is situated in the historic and beautiful Ariege region of southern France on the edge of the charming village of Belesta, at the foothills of the spectacular Pyrenees and the beautiful Belesta Forest. This property offers outstanding views of the hills and mountains beyond and has a garden that backs onto the lush Belesta Forest. 

Features:
fully furnished to a high specification
large, comfortable lounge,
large fully equipped kitchen,
spacious, separate dining room,
utility room with washer/dryer,
drying room for ski wear
traditional features: exposed beams, wooden shutters, wooden floors, large fireplace with log burner
delightful furnished south facing garden
furnished balcony with beautiful views of farming hillside, forest and mountains
small roof conversion
state of the art home cinema projector and music system
digital satellite with BBC TV and radio channels
luxury, heated outdoor jacuzzi
basement with large log storage     

Belesta is situated in Ariege (Languedoc-Roussillion/Midi Pyrenees region), South of France in the foothills of the Pyrennees. 1 ½ hrs from the Mediterranean coast and the beautiful sandy beach of Canet Plage; 30 miles from Andorra (fantastic skiing resorts) and the Spanish border.
Belesta is a traditional French village with traditional amenities: town square, mairie, market hall, church, excellent boulangerie, pattiserie, charcuterie, tabac, great local wine shop, two bars and two very good French restaurants, post office, cash machine. The village is set around the Sur L’Hers (river) where you can fish for trout. Nearby (5min walk) is the Fountain Fontestorbes- an intermittent fountain spring, one of only six in the world. The Fete de Citrouille (Pumpkin) in the Autumn is a rare event with colourful exhibitions and local gourmand and craft market. 
The scenery around Belesta is spectacular: mountains, gorges, rivers, chateaus, ski resorts (Mont d’Olmes-9 miles away. 5 Euro bus journey from town square), prehistoric caves, fabulous vineyards, lakes, fantastic restaurants and markets. There is an abundance of activities. It is a walkers paradise with many trails straight out of the front door. Ensure you hire a car to explore this facinating area of France. 

 

This property has an outdoor, heated luxury 6 seater jacuzzi and state of the art home cinema dvd projector and music system, a true cinema experience!  

The house comprises 3 bedrooms in total; 1 double, 2 twin. The property also has 1 double sofa bed located in the Double bedroom. This gives room for up to 6 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The house has 1 bathrooms and 2 WCs for your party's use.

The house has television and home cinema with dvd, satellite/cable. The music system will play cds, radio.

There is room for 6 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking house

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The house is in a quiet area but you may hear occasional noise. It has a south facing garden, a south facing patio area, a south facing balcony, interesting views, a barbeque.

The house is right beside walking, cycling, mountain biking.

Close to the house you will find a beach, swimming, fishing, climbing, flying, horse riding, historic sites, a museum, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the house you will find skiing/snowboarding.

rafting, sightseeing, rambling, antigue buying, winetasting

Caves, Mirepoix market and medieval square; Chateau Montsegur, Carcassonne, Canal du Midi

The house is....

50 min from Carcassonne airport.
50 min from Carcassonne.
20 min from Mirepoix.
15 min from Montsegur.
30 min from Foix.

Any day of the week.

Any day of the week.

2 PM

10 AM

Review submitted by non-Villarenters customer: " What can we say? Great house, great area. We are coming back! " Graham & Kate Jackson, Norwich, UK
                                   
" Your house is beautiful Marc. It had such a good feel to it and we didn't want to leave it! The area is just fantastic, so many places to explore and such stunning scenery. " Faye and Troy Forrest, West Midlands, UK

" We had such a good time. We adored your house, the area, the food, the wine, the weather, the walks..." Stronach Family, , Leamington Spa, UK

" Fantastic! I just loved the beautiful and stunning scenery. Your house is stunning and a very comfortable retreat. Well equipped and a delight to stay in. " Angela Taylor,Teacher, Lancashire, UK
 
" The area is stunning. Great time. I'm very jealous of your house!! "  
Rob Hawkesford (headteacher) & family, Studley

" My girlfriend and I spent the days snowboarding and the nights, first dipping into the jacuzzi and then watching DVDs on the home cinema system with a blazing log fire on the go. We are back next year! "
Robert Dillam, Dunfermline, Scotland


Click here for more reviews...

Last minute discount!! 10% discount if booking start date is less than 28 days away.
Long stay discount!! £100 (GBP) discount if booking length is more than 13 days.
Long stay discount!! 40% discount if booking length is more than 3 months.
Early Bird stay discount!! 15% discount if booking start date is greater than 6 months away.