Charming Holiday Gite in St Marcel Sur Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon - Gite Minervois

Gite Minervois (SLEEPS 4):
This charming gite has two bedrooms and is situated against the backdrop of the beautiful walled garden of the 'Maison de Maitre' which backs onto vineyards. 

The property is accessed via electronic gates, ensuring security and providing secure parking. 

All of the gites on the property are extremely well-equipped and comprise an open plan living/kitchen/dining area complete with Sky TV, DVD player and DVD's. They offer guests comfortable accommodation with plenty of character throughout. 

The kitchens in all of the gites are fully equipped with a gas cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine. A dishwasher is available in the 2 and 4 bedroom gites. A portable cool box and ice blocks are provided and there are fans in every room.

The 2 bedroom Gite has a Master bedroom with an en-suite on the lower floor. On the upper floor, there is a twin bedroom with bathroom featuring a bath, shower, vanity unit and toilet. A hairdryer is provided for your convenience. 

Each of the gites has a separate BBQ with wooden table chairs and large sun umbrella. In the large, mature and beautifully maintained garden there is a badminton net and swings. There is also indoor table tennis, table football and a pool table for guests' entertainment. 

The village has a boulangerie and a cafe/bar all within 200 yards, also supermarkets and a parade of new local shops 800yds away. The Roman town of Narbonne is 6 miles. The Canal Midi for walks, cycling and boat hire is 2 miles. Golden Mediterranean beaches 16 miles. A lot more detailed information is available on our website. Airports at Beziers, Carcassonne, Perpignan, and Montpellier are under 1 hour. Toulouse and Girona are under 2 hours.

A few minutes drive away you will find boats for hire on the Canal du Midi at Le Somail, and this is the last port before the Canal de la Robine splits off and heads south towards Narbonne. The towpaths provide many miles of shade for cycling and walking. 

The area has miles of beautiful sandy beaches and coastal lagoons where flamingoes abound and oysters and mussels are harvested. It is famous for its water sports with the many etangs offering safe coastal stretches of water for wind surfing and kite boarding, there are also many schools that offer tuition. Rivers, lakes and canals offer other water sport opportunities. There is a sailboard and double kayak that are available for use. 

Visit and explore the Cathar castles, Peyrepertuse, Quéribus, Puilaurens, Aguilar and Termes, which were largely destroyed by Simon de Montfort, are in semi-ruins, but they remain impressive and you can admire the magnificent views from these fortifications high on rocky outcrops.

Prices include Linen and towels, which are changed weekly and all fuels. Cots and highchairs are available. Unfortunately, no pets are allowed.