The house is entered through a large iron gate which opens to the courtyard, which is surrounded by a 15-ft wall and wings of the property on the other three sides. The property is about 250 years old and has been completely renovated and furnished. In the main unit, there are six bedrooms and 3 bathrooms upstairs. Downstairs is very open and airy and has a gourmet kitchen with a large fireplace. There is also a sitting area, a games area, a living area and a laundry room with toilet. The cottage has two bedrooms and a shower room. There is also a living room and kitchen. The huge courtyard contains the new swimming pool which is elevated and surrounded by a stone balustrade.The  

The house is located in the middle of the village of Ventenac about 15 km north-west of Narbonne. Ventenac, with about 350 inhabitants, is an unspoiled sleepy village situated on the beautiful tree-lined Canal du Midi and is set within the Minervois vineyards. The village has two restaurants, with pleasant outside dining, next to the Canal du Midi, as well as a post office, and bakery. The beautiful Chateau, is the focal point of the village. The Chateau is the place to taste and buy excellent local wine, or you can visit their wine museum. 

Ventenac is the perfect base for exploring the Languedoc area - and is just 30 minutes from the seemingly endless Mediterranean beaches near Narbonne. It's one hour to the mountains of the Pyrenees, with the pretty resort of Collioure, near Perpignan. Spain, with Barcelona and Figueros (Dali Museum) are all possible for a day trip.

To the west, it is 30 minutes to Carcassonne - the magnificent medieval city and castle. Between Carcassonne and Ventenac runs the Canal du Midi - perfect for exploring by bicycle, boat, walking, or just for lazing and having a picnic under the trees. Close too is the gorge hugging Cathar village of Minerve, 30 minutes in the hills of the Minervois - well known for their potent red wines. 

The house comprises 8 bedrooms in total; 5 double, 3 twin and 2 cots, 1 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities. The property also has 1 double sofa bed located in the master bedroom (can be moved). This gives room for up to 19 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The house has 0 bathrooms and 6 WCs for your party's use.

The house has television video, dvd, satellite/cable. The music system will play cds, radio. If you need to keep in contact there is a telephone for incoming calls only.

There is room for 15 in the living room and 15 in the dining room. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

This is a non-smoking house

Pets are welcome
Well behaved. 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The house is in a very quiet area. It has a private east facing swimming pool, a east facing patio area, a barbeque.

The house is right beside walking, cycling, mountain biking, a restaurant, a food shop.

Close to the house you will find a theatre/cinema, shopping areas.

Within easy reach of the house you will find a beach, swimming, sailing, water skiing, boat hire, wind surfing, fishing, historic sites, a museum, a zoo.

The house is....

40 min from Caracssonne airport.
55 min from Perpignan.
110 min from Toulouse.
50 min from Montpelier.

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Saturday

7 days.

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10 AM