Originally constructed as 4 bergeries on the slopes leading up to the castle from the village, it has recently been converted and now provides attractive and comfortable accommodation on 3 levels each with its own access to patios giving magnificent views in all directions. Much of the character of the original buildings has been retained in the design of the house and the original stones and beams are visible in many rooms. The property has a 'lived in' feel as it is the family home of the owners (currently working overseas). The location combines privacy with easy access on foot to the charming traditional village of Rouffiac.

The property is ideal for visitors wishing to relax or take walks in the magnificent valley dominated by the Château de Peyrepertuse and provides an ideal base for exploring the other historical Cathar sites in the region, the Mediterranean beaches of France and northern Spain or Pyrénéan foothills.

Facilities

Property Type:	Gites Cottages
Nearest port:	Santander 450km
Nearest market:	Tuchan 12km
Nearest restaurant:	Auberge de Peyrepeteuse 0.1km
Kitchen:	Kitchen/dining room: electric oven, gas hob, microwave oven, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge-freezer. Ample work surfaces. Large dining table seating 10. French doors to terrace with views over the village and up to the Château de Peyrepertuse.
Living area:	Main sitting room with open fireplace (wood provided). Comfortable chairs, settee, coffee table. Doors to patio under almond tree, overlooking village. Mezzanine floor over the main sitting room: sofabed, coffee table. Nice place for reading. Large studio/living room with sofabed on upper level with opening onto terrace, magnificent views up to the Château.
Bedrooms:	Bedroom one with 2 beds, wardrobes. Bedroom 2 with double bed, wardrobes and french doors to patio. Bedroom 3 with double bed (can separate into 2 singles), wardrobes and doors to patio.
Bathrooms:	One shower room: enclosed shower, wc and hand basin. One shower/bathroom: bath with shower, wc and hand basin.
Entertainment on-site:	Good restaurant (Auberge de Peyrepeteuse) in the village. Activities in vicinity are walking, swimming in the numerous rivers, gorges and waterfalls. Other water based activities include rafting and canoeing in the Aude river at Axat and windsurfing at Leucate. Paragliding above the Château Peyrepetuse from Duillac; horse/pony trekking can be arranged from Tuchan. The Cathar castle of Peyrepertuse is walkable from the property in 50 minutes and other castles such as Queribus, Puilaurens and the Abbey Lagrasse and the towns of Perpignan and Narbonne are all within one hour's drive through magnificent Corbieres landscape. Further afield but practical for day trips are other historic sites such as Monsegur, Saint Martin-de-Canigou and the walled city of Carcassone; the art centres of Collioure, Ceret, Figueras; Andorra and Barcelona. Variety of beaches at about one hour from the house ranging from small beaches backed by steep cliffs to long wide stretches backed by sand dunes. The rocky Cote Vermeille on the Spanish border is approximately 1½ hours. Guidebook and visitors books at the house give many details of activities and recommendations for exploring the region.
Garden and outside:	The property is above the village and surrounded by 'garrigue'. Patios are on the west (x 2), north and south sides of the property accessed through the main living room, the kitchen, 2 of the bedrooms and the upper studio room. Two of the patios are equipped with garden furniture for sitting and for eating, one large sun-umbrella and barbecue equipment.
Parking and garaging:	Safe parking in front of house
Suitability:	House on 3 levels with many stairs inside and out; may not be suitable for disabled, and families with very small children will need to take care.
General:	Small grocery shop and good quality restaurant in the village of Rouffiac. Boulangerie in nearby village of Duillac (10 minutes drive). Nearest supermarkets and banks are 30 minutes away.

Rental Rates

The Bergerie - Sleeps: 6/8, Bedrooms: 2/3

17 Mar 2008- 26 Jul 2008 £380.00
26 Jul 2008- 30 Aug 2008 £470.00
30 Aug 2008- 20 Dec 2008 £380.00
20 Dec 2008- 03 Jan 2009 £470.00
03 Jan 2009- 27 Jun 2009 £400.00
27 Jun 2009- 29 Aug 2009 £500.00
29 Aug 2009- 19 Dec 2009 £400.00

All prices in sterling pounds per week

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: RA002470.

Contact:	Mr Stuart Highton
Postal Address:	Flints Cottage Radnage Common High Wycombe HP144DE
Telephone:	01494 484128
Mobile:	01494 484128
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Listing last updated:	11 Aug 2008