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Carcassonne City house rental - The balcony from the garden
The balcony from the garden
  • Carcassonne City house rental - The balcony from the garden
    Steps climbing to old city
    The kitchen
    Bedroom leading to balcony
    The chateau & the ramparts seen from the balcony
    The old city illuminated by night
  • Carcassonne City house rental - Fire place
    Living
    Fire works
    Fire works
    Terrace aux pieds de la Cité
    Terrace et jardin
 
Carcassonne City house rental - The balcony from the garden

The balcony from the garden

Steps climbing to old city

Steps climbing to old city

The kitchen

The kitchen

Bedroom leading to balcony

Bedroom leading to balcony

The chateau & the ramparts seen from the balcony

The chateau & the ramparts seen from the balcony

The old city illuminated by night

The old city illuminated by night

Fire place

Fire place

Living

Living

Fire works

Fire works

Fire works

Fire works

Terrace aux pieds de la Cité

Terrace aux pieds de la Cité

Terrace et jardin

Terrace et jardin

  • Weekly €560 - €850
GBP Conversion (Estimated)
Weekly (GBP) £479 - £727
  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps1
  • 3 Bathrooms, 
  • 1 Separate WC

Photos and Description of this 4 bedroom holiday home in Carcassonne City - Square Tower Cottage
3 bedrooms plus upstairs bed-sitting-room, 2 bathrooms, sleeping 6 to 8

In Carcassonne, square tower cottage lies at the foot of the Tour Carrée (square tower) & the old city-walls of fortified Carcassonne -- a world-monument -- in the quarter of Trivalle where in medieval times houses were clustered together for mutual defence and gardens are still rare but here is a garden where a rural peace reigns despite the bustle of the old city. From the large balcony-terrace you can gaze at the ramparts & chateau, in the garden you can choose to sit in the sun or in leafy shade, yet you are only 200 yards from a little-known flight of steps which lead up into the old city with its many bars, shops, restaurants, busy squares, quiet corners, cathedral & winding lanes. What appears to be a small cottage is a rambling house inside of 130 m² well-modernised but still traditional, pretty, comfortable, cool in summer yet warm in winter with central heating & log-fire. A short taxi-ride from the airport or station, it is possible to holiday here.

Getting here: With a superb road-network, it is easy to come all the way by car. However for those who do not wish to drive, air travel is good. Stanstead to Carcassonne airport is the obvious first choice for many, but Toulouse, Perpignan & Monpelier airports are not too far, & even Barcelona & Girona just over the Spanish border offer economies. Car-hire facilities are good. But for those who wish to fly & not drive, taxis & public transport make it possible to have a good holiday here without a car. There is much to see without going very far, on foot, bike or by train - and by train longer journeys in the region are possible. Ask us for advice.

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Carcassonne City house rental - The balcony from the garden

The balcony from the garden

Steps climbing to old city

Steps climbing to old city

The kitchen

The kitchen

Bedroom leading to balcony

Bedroom leading to balcony

The chateau & the ramparts seen from the balcony

The chateau & the ramparts seen from the balcony

The old city illuminated by night

The old city illuminated by night

Fire place

Fire place

Living

Living

Fire works

Fire works

Fire works

Fire works

Terrace aux pieds de la Cité

Terrace aux pieds de la Cité

Terrace et jardin

Terrace et jardin

Nearest Airport : Carcassonne at 4 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Dieppe at 500 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Carcassonne at 4 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : Carcassonne at 4 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : beach at 50 Kilometres
Car: not necessary

In addition to the old city of Carcassonne, there is another registered world-monument, the Canal du Midi, flowing through the surrounding vineyards to link two seas. There are lovely towns & villages, steeped in history, abbeys & castles associated with the Cathar martyrs perched on cliff tops. With the mountains of the Pyrenees & the Mediterranean coast at less than an hour's drive, all the challenging outdoor sports are available - or touring on quiet roads where driving is still a pleasure. Equally, 200 yards from the house, for those who love to walk, there is access to canal-side walks, the river Aude & its meadows, play-parks for children, & paths leading out into open country - and some bikes are available. The area is rich in fetes & festivals (from the balcony you can enjoy good music free), fireworks in July, pageants & medieval jousting in August, fine museums & exhibitions all around & good wines to taste & superb cuisine at pavement cafés & charming restaurants.

Other Activities: Explore vineyards, castles, abbeys, villages, coast and mountains

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Changeover Day: Saturday

Rental rates for this holiday house in Carcassonne City, Carcassonne area

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Rate Minimum Stay
 
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1 May 2013 - 14 Jun 2013
€680
3 Nights
 
 
3
15 Jun 2013 - 12 Jul 2013
€750
3 Nights
 
 
4
13 Jul 2013 - 23 Aug 2013
€850
3 Nights
 
 
5
24 Aug 2013 - 4 Oct 2013
€680
3 Nights
 
 
6
5 Oct 2013 - 31 Dec 2013
€560
3 Nights
 

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (Euro), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes

  • Add £100 to above prices for Xmas, New Year & Easter weeks.
  • These rates are based on up to six persons. Two more can be accommodated at an additional pro-rate charge. On the other hand, reductions are sometimes possible for small groups, e.g. singles or couples.

    The price includes all bedding, towels & services (incl. heating, lighting, etc).
  • The normal letting week is Saturday to Saturday, but in the off-season mid-week to mid-week bookings are possible - contact us for advice.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday house in Carcassonne City in Carcassonne area

Property Type:
  • house (terraced)
Meals:
  • Self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 130 m²
Location Type:
  • city centre
  • town
Theme:
  • Historic
  • Tourist Attractions
General:
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Sunbed
  • Washing Machine
  • Towels Provided
  • Parking
  • Linens Provided
Kitchen:
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Grill
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
Dining:
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining Room
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms, 
  • 1 Separate WC
  • Bathroom - Toilet , Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom - Toilet
    Bathroom - Toilet , Bath with Shower
    Bathroom - Toilet , Shower Enclosure
Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 1
  • Bedroom - 1 Double Bed , 1 Cot
    Bedroom - 1 Double Bed
    Bedroom - 2 Single Bed
    Bedroom - 2 Single Bed
  • 3 doubles, 1 twin, 1 cot.
Entertainment:
  • Video Player
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Television
  • Radio
Outside:
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Bicycles
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • 8 garden chairs
  • 2 deck chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • Low Allergen Environment
  • pets considered
Leisure Activities:
  • horse riding
  • walking
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • mountain biking
  • water skiing
  • fishing
  • ski
  • tennis
  • mountaineering
  • golf
  • surfing
  • sailing
  • swimming
  • cycling
Notes: Access is not difficult for elderly people but all three WC are upstairs. There are some low beams so very tall people might have some difficulty. The fourth bedroom has been made into an upstairs television/sitting-room; with a double sofa-bed this can sleep two people, but because it has been made open-plan in nature it is also a circulation space so it may not suit all persons for sleeping. However this is not the only sitting-room & it is not on the ground floor. The ground floor space is large, consisting of sitting-room, dining-room & kitchen, although the only 'partition' between the sitting-room & the dining-room is the step down of a split-level floor. Of the other three bedrooms, one double gives on to the balcony & has en-suite wash-basin & WC, one double has en-suite bathroom & the twin room is a large attic with low beams in part. A separate bathroom leads off the bed-sitting-room. The street in front is pedestrian only with car access, with parking close by.

Reviews for this holiday house rental in Carcassonne City, France

In Carcassonne, with a garden at foot of old medieval city
average rating of 4.0 based on 1 reviews
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In Carcassonne, with a garden at foot of old medieval city
http://www.homeaway.co.uk/p18735
+44 (0)871-717 4217
Carcassonne City Carcassonne area
4

Summer Break at Square Tower Cottage

4 out of 5
Review Submitted: 29 August 2012 Date of Stay: July 2012
The cottage was exactly as described with respect to layout, comfort,facilities and especially location.Very comfortable accomodation for 5 people,parents and 3 adolescents.The surrounding area is beautiful,with medieval villages and the Pyranees within easy distance.
The music festival in Carcassonne is great fun and the restaurants are plentiful and reasonably priced.
The owner was welcoming ,friendly and easy going.
I would definitely recommend this as a base to visit Carcassonne and the surrounding area.
Helpful votes: 4/4
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