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Self-catering cottages
There are 4 gites available, for adult couples only. These self-catering cottages have been converted from 100 year staff quarters and stables; all have shower and toilet facilities, with their own 'Galley style' kitchenette. All gites are next to the pool!
ALL GITES CENTRAL HEATED (NO C/H IN MAIN HOUSE)
SWIMMING POOL
LARGE TRANQUIL GARDEN
IN OLONZAC - MAIN VILLAGE OF THE MINERVOIS
NEAR NARBONNE, BEZIERS, CARCASSONNE, PERPIGNAN
BBC TV & RADIO CHANNELS
The House – Bed and Breakfast
Even with all the surrounding attractions of the Minervois valley, once you have settled in, you may not want to venture much further.
Our 100 year old residence is set in the middle of Olonzac and is adjacent to the municipal park, which once was part of this house! The 3-storey mansion was originally built by a wealthy wine producer, Eloi Merle, and we have found many original records, bottles and photos of the Merle family, some of which are on display around the house. All our rooms are en-suite with a shower or bath plus WC.
Our large garden gives the house an air of peace and tranquility.
Most mornings, our 'Buffet Style Breakfast' is served on our terrace, taking advantage of the early morning sun. During the day, relax in the shade of the flowers & fruit trees, or play 'boules' if you like!
In the evening, we serve 'apéritifs' on the rear terrace!
The enchanting and relaxing grounds are part of the wonderful experience of Eloi Merle.
There is a large swimming-pool away from the main house.
Pets welcome.
LOCAL AREA
Olonzac has all the services, Café Bars and Restaurants. Just a few minutes out of town is Lac de Jouarres, a beautiful lake used for fishing, boating, swimming and wind surfing or just a peaceful walk in the sun. Cycling is very popular, as there are many gently rolling roads as well as the hills. Fetes and Festivals happen all year round so remember to ask when booking!!
The gently rolling hills and vineyards of the Minervois, provides a stunning setting. As this area is near Spain, there is a wonderful blend of French and Spanish cultures. The people are warm and friendly, the food and wine delicious. There always is a market or festival in a nearby village. Apart from the wine tasting, there are many sites of interest. The village of Minerve and the Canal du Midi are both ten minutes away by car (and easily accessible by bicycle), the Montagne Noire 20 minutes and Mediterranean beaches 35-40 minutes.
Excellent day excursions include Carcassonne, the Pyrénées, Cathar castles and the National Park of the Upper Languedoc. In Spain, visit the Dali Museum in Figueras and Barcelona is but a few hours drive.
International airports are at Montpellier (1 1/2 hours), Carcassonne (45 minutes), Toulouse (2 hours), Perpignan (70 mins) and in Spain at Barcelona (3 hours). Narbonne railway station is 35 minutes.
Please quote 'A Week or 2 in France' when contacting the owners:
