La Maison de Wisteria, Set within the heart of Rieux Minervois has everything for a truly wonderful French experience. The 3 storey house has been tastefully renovated with new kitchen and bathrooms. The first floor and the third floor provide double bedrooms with bathrooms leaving the second floor for the open plan kitchen and living area providing immediate access to the private roof terrace. Where you can relax and have a nice meal while enjoying a glass of wine or two. The roof terrace has views of the Montagne Noir and is perfect for dining or relaxing in the sun allowing the world to pass you by.
The House is also ideally situated just 25 min drive from the world heritage city of Carcassonne & 45 minutes drive from the Mediterranean beaches, with golden sands and blue seas. Within walking distance to Restaurants and Bars & supermarket, butchers, bakers. There is a market in the village square 3 times a week. With local produce available at very reasonable prices.
The cottage is ideal for families, friends or a couple wanting to take time out or in need of adventure, the cottage is situated in the historical town of Rieux Minervois and is part of the old ramparts of the châteaux in Rieux. It is the perfect place exploring this beautiful part of the world. With a beautiful private terrace, large rooms, tiles and wooden floors throughout, exposed beams run through the cottage, La Maison de Wisteria has been tastefully decorated with the all the comforts of a modern home. And with space for entertaining, you can stay in and cook a delicious meal using local fresh ingredients from one of the many markets, accompanied with a sumptuous bottle of wine from a nearby winery or eat out at one of the restaurants or local pizzerias, which are only a couple of minutes walk from the Cottage. Within easy access to the historical city of Carcassonne, wineries, beautiful walking country, golf courses, swimming lakes and beaches, there is something for everyone.
The village of Rieux Minervios has 2 Restaurants, 2 Pizzerias. Butchers, 2 Bakers, Bank with cash machine. Supermarket, post office. Chemist, doctors, dentist, hairdresser and petrol station. It also has its own wine cave, where you can sample the local wine before you buy it. Prices start at 1.10 euros per litre.
Sunny Terrace, A Place To Enjoy a Glass of Wine.
Well Equipped Kitchen
Four poster bed
Bedroom with Four Poster & En suite Bathroom
Comprises a mixture of original and modern features:
Lounge with wood burner set in original fireplace, The lounge is equipped with two feather filled sofa's, Satellite Television with free channels, Dvd Player, ipod docking station.
Kitchen/Dining Area. Well equipped with a range of modern units. Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/freezer, Kettle, toaster, etc. Dining Table Chairs,Ironing board and Iron.
Bedroom 1: Two Twin Beds, Large pine wardrobe.This is a large room very light and airy.
Study: With woodburning stove, Bookcase, original stone sink. Two seater sofa.
Shower Room: With shower, toilet, bidet, sink unit.
Bedroom 2: Four poster King size bed, with drapes, bedside cabinets, double wardrobe. This room is lovely and bright.
Ensuite Bathroom: With corner bath, Sink unit and toilet.
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The Grounds
Private Terrace leading out from the Kitchen, with table and chairs, parasol. Loungers. A lovely place to enjoy a meal and a glass or two of the local wine.
The village of Rieux-Minervois dates back to the 11th century. It is typically French, with a twice weekly market and a relaxed atmosphere. Guests will enjoy walking through its narrow winding streets where one will find traces of ancient houses and the castle overlooking the river. Rieux lies on one of the pilgrimage routes leading to Santiago de Campostela which explains the very rare 12th century heptagonal church, with its superb columns by the master of Cabestany. The village tourist information office is extremely helpful in providing further information on the wide variety of activities within the area, such as walking, boating, cycling etc.
Peyriac Minervois which is only 2 minutes drive away has an open air swimming pool which is open July & August.
The village of Trèbes is a 10 minute drive away, which sits on the beautiful Canal du Midi (a World Heritage Site). Here there are fine restaurants and shops, but the real treat is a walk beside the canal, or a boat ride is available if you just want to rest and enjoy the view. You can even cycle along the banks of the canal, as bike hire is available next to the Tourist Information Centre.
Trèbes also has a municipal swimming pool that you can enjoy. En route to Trèbes, why not stop and look around the village of Rustiques, which is an award winner in the village / ville fleuri competition of France? A look at the beautiful floral displays and the park in this old-world village justifies this prestigious award. A 45 minute drive to the east brings you to Narbonne, a wonderful city with beautiful beaches, great markets, historical buildings at the end of cobbled streets, many shops and cafés, and leisure activities, such as a boat trip along the canal. In fact, there are activities and places to visit too numerous to list, in this region of France..
To see and do
Visit the medieval city of Carcassonne. Explore Cathar castles - Chateau de Peyreperteuse perhaps the most impressive. Visit one of the many lovely historical villages - Minerve, Mirepoix, Rennes-le-Château. Take a trip to Collioure - an old beautiful fishing port with a castle, art galleries, shops and good restaurants
There are a number of events throughout the year in Carcassonne:
April - Jazz week .
July - Festival of the Cité and Festival of the Bastide - opera, dance, theatre and music events.
The Cité set ablaze – Fireworks on the night of 14 July.
August - Spanish Week. December - the Magic of Christmas
Visiting many of the local markets is a must. Here you will find everything from food to jewellery, Carcassonne, Limoux, Narbonne, Mirepoix. There are lots of good restaurants in the area. For a reasonable priced meal.
Swim in the thermal swimming pool at Rennes-les-Bain or head off to Lake Cavayere or Lac du Montagne. Bring a picnic, rent a canoe and gently paddle on Canal-du-Midi. Build sand castles at one of the many beautiful beaches in the area.
For the children and the young at heart - Go gokarting, visit Australia Park, Meze Dinosaur Park and Réserve Africaine de Sigean - one of Europe's largest wild animal parks.
There are a number of events throughout the year in Carcassonne: April - Jazz week . July - Festival of the Cité and Festival of the Bastide - opera, dance, theatre and music events. The Cité set ablaze – Fireworks on the night of 14 July. August - Spanish Week. December - the Magic of Christmas.
• Fly to Carcassonne La Maison de Wisteria is just 25 minutes from the airport.
• Cheap flights available from www.ryanair.com from London Luton, East Midlands, Liverpool, Bournemouth,
Shannon, Cork, Dublin, Edinburgh, Brussels and Franfurt-Hahn to Carcassonne airport
• Local taxis are also available from airport.
• Fly to Toulouse – we are 1 hour and 30 minutes from airport - Cheap flights available from www. easyjet.com
from London, Bristol, Madrid, Paris, Lyon.
• Fly to Perpignan – we are 1 hour and 30 minutes from airport - ryanair flies here from London, Birmingham,
Bristol and Brussels.
• Fly to Bezier - 1 hour 30 minutes - ryanair flies here from the London and Bristol.
Car hire available from www.autoeurope.co.uk, www.easyjet.com, www.ryanair.com
• Train to Gare de Carcassonne - 30 minutes from la maison de wisteria.
Activities near Rieux Minervois
Sports:
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Fishing
Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
A winter sun break
City breaks
Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors:
First Floor
Double bedroom with two single beds, bedside cabinet, wardrobe. Lovely Sunny Room.
Bathroom with Shower, Sink, Toilet and Bidet. Washing Machine. .
Reading room for relaxing with original stone sink and fireplace.
Second floor.
Lounge with two Sofa’s, Satellite TV, with free English channels, DVD Player, A range of DVDs are provided for you to watch. Ipod Docking Station. Board Games & Books. Free WIFI internet. Portable Air-conditioning unit.
Dining area with table and chairs, leading to Roof Terrace. with Table and chairs and sun loungers & Parasol & Gas BBQ. • Fully fitted and equipped kitchen with everything you need for cooking. Dishwasher, Coffee maker.,Toaster, Ketlle, etc, Children’s cutlery and place settings.
• Third floor:
Bedroom King-size four poster bed, with matching drapes and throw. Bedside cabinets, Wardrobe, Chest of Drawer, Rocking Chair, En suite Bathroom with Corner Bath, Sink Unit and Toilet. .
A Stairgate can be provided for your use if required.
Bed Linen & Towels are provided Free of Charge
Please Bring Your Own Beach Towels.
Further details outdoors:
Further details outdoors:.
• You can drive your car straight up to the front door & park outside or nearby the house.
• The terrace has a gas barbecue with table and chairs, Parasol and sun lounger. There is also a covered area on the terrace if you prefer shade, but would still like to sit outside and enjoy a few glasses of wine.
Further details
• Strictly no smoking in the house except for on the terrace.
• Changeover for weekly rentals is Sat to Sat, but we can be flexible.
• Property not suitable for guests with mobility issues, as all bedrooms are accessible via stairs.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Prices for group size 5
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26 Jun 10
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545£545
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450£450
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395£395
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Refundable security deposit of £150 to be sent on a separate cheque with initial deposit. The deposit will be refunded within two weeks of your departure. (Subject to satisfactory property inspection).
• For weekly rental 25% of fee is due at time of booking. Bookings made within six weeks of arrival must be paid in full.
• Payments: We accept PayPal and direct transfer into our English Bank Account. Please note that if you use PayPal, an additional charge of 3.4% + 0.20pence will be added to the total cost, as PayPal charge us this amount when receiving funds as payment for services.
Guestbook for La Maison De Wisteria
August 2010
Hi Vanessa,
You have the most beautiful property and we had a wonderful holiday.
I now have a new favourite region of France.
Regards
Eamonn
August 2010
Hi Vanessa,
Just to say that we had a really lovely holiday staying at La Maison de Wisteria which we found very comfortable. We loved the balcony and sat out most evenings enjoying the wine, local food and the warm weather. We loved the town of Rieux and the little Church is so beautiful. We have driven around the countryside and stopped at some wonderful places, including having a wine tasting tour and meal, which was great.
Many thanks, Sarah, Jackie, John and Phil
Quoting this reference: LMDW in all correspondence.
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