The Retreat - LAGR101

The house is about 150 years old and has been renovated and decorated in keeping with its age and traditional style and design, to comfortably sleep 8 guests.

It is a perfect retreat from the stresses and strains of busy life. You won't find internet access here, nor is there television or a phone, just peace and quiet for a perfectly relaxing holiday in stunning surroundings.

Ideal for aspiring artists, writers, musicians or people who just want to sit in the sun and read. The owner is an artist and this is evident in the house, from his work which is displayed on the walls to the decorative style of the whole house. A gorgeous place to chill-out and revive your spirit.

Enter through the front door into the lounge which has a comfortable sofa and armchairs, a big open fireplace, coffee table, desk and bookshelves filled with books. Stereo amplifier and speakers for connection to your personal CD and MP3 players.

Down a couple of steps into the kitchen which is very spacious and the owner has left many cookery books here for people who enjoy experimenting with French produce.

This room was originally the adjoining barn, and maintains the wonderful high ceiling and traditional stone walls.

The large pine table under the huge iron chandelier, provides a focus for family dining or entertaining.
The kitchen is well-equipped with oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, iron and ironing board.

There is also a comfortable seating area here by the fire for friends and family to keep the cook company while they produce fabulous meals!

Doors lead onto the rear terrace which has exterior furniture and a BBQ.

The main bathroom is on the ground floor with a bath, separate shower unit, wc and basin.

There are 4 bedrooms - the first, a double bedroom is on the ground floor with antique brass and iron double bed, and French doors which lead to the garden with table and seating.

Three further bedrooms are located on the first floor, 1 with double bed and 2 with twin beds. There is also a travel cot if required.

Also on the first floor there is a shower room with wc and basin.

The property is centrally heating and room fans are available for warmer nights.

The house has a traditional french feel that is in keeping with the local area. There is an 11th. century chapel opposite which is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Crusaders stopped there on their way to laying siege to the many Cathar castles that lie further up in the Pyrenean foothills. The Orbieu river provides safe bathing, a 10 minute walk away. The surrounding hills are covered in wild herbs. The nearby village of Lagrasse has everything you need in the way of shops, restaurants, bars, galleries etc. It is very beautiful with medieval houses, cobbled streets, and an Abbey. The area is given over to viticulture and there are many places where you can taste the excellent local wines.There are uncrowded mediterranean beaches an hours drive away. Spain can be reached in 2 hours. Carcassonne airport is 45 minutes or Beziers, Perpignan, Toulouse and Girona airports are not too far away.


OUTSIDE

2 sets of French doors lead you out into 2 terraces, for outside dining or sunbathing.

The house is surrounded by planted gardens and woodland of pine and cypress trees.

There is a barbecue and a range of garden furniture.