The cottage is at the centre of the Cathar region with hill top castles and the medieval city of Carcassonne to remind you of the fascinating and often tragic history for which this region is renowned. Just across the valley from the cottage is Rennes le Chateau, centre of a mystery still very much alive with many books written & films made on the subject. The mystery is one of sudden wealth, secret codes and a search for treasure in the latter part of the 19thC. The link with the village is very strong - in 1852 B

Maison de Vigne	Lounge to Kitchen
Lounge with Log Burner.	View from our front door.
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The medieval city of Carcassone is 40 minutes drive, or why not take the train - a 10 minute walk to the stop from the cottage. Buy your ticket on the train & travel the heart of the city without the bother of parking. The town of Mirepoix is also worth a days visit with its medieval marketplace surrounded by bars & restaurants under buildings of great character & beauty. Market Day is Monday.
The Spanish border is just 90 minutes away with Barcelona another hour, drive just across the border and take the train from Figares, birthplace and home to a fascinating museum dedicated to Salvador Dali. You can also drive across to Andorra for fantastic scenery, skiing & duty free shopping.

The weather in the Languedoc is very mediterranean with 300 days of sunshine a year claimed. The local rivers, lakes and natural spas provide bathing opportunities plus the coast is just 90minutes away. If skiing is your thing, the nearest resort at 40kms away is Camurac, with 15 slopes, two of which are green, 8 blues, 2 red and 3 black. With 7 ski lifts, 13 snow canons and 14 km of cross-country ski tracks. Buses leave twice a day from Quillan (7kms) during the season.

Enjoy the special welcome that awaits all our guests at Maison de Vigne with a free complimentary bottle of Blanquette de Limoux , the regions very own Champagne.

All bookings for 2008 made before December 2007 are subject to 10% reduction in rental cost.

Note: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
The rental price is for up to 6 people. Bed linen and towels are included in the price.

The rent plus a £150 breakage deposit, is payable 8 weeks before the booking commences. The deposit will be refunded, within 2 weeks of departure.

There is a final cleaning charge of £45. Electric and gas are included for the months from May to October with a charge at cost price by meter reading for the rest of the year.

For bookings shorter than a week please ask for rates.
For bookings of 4- 8 weeks - 25%.
For bookings over 8 weeks - 30%.

Changeover days are flexible. To allow for change over, the earliest arrival time is 3:00 pm and the house should be vacated by 11:00 am on day of departure.

"First, our thanks for a great week, we loved the house. It was the first time in SW France for both of us, but we'll definitely be back. And it's certainly the first time we've rented a house that had a double CD of Memphis Minnie as well as 'Kind of Blue'". Ged & Bigid

"Just a quick email to let you know how much we enjoyed staying in your lovely house. We had a wonderful week and everything that we could possibly require was provided. The views from the house are indeed breathtaking. Perfect for a relaxing winter break." Kathrn & David

"Five wonderful days, beautiful scenery, wonderful area and a privilege to stay in such a lovely house. The neighbours (and their cat) made it a break to remember." Sarah & Richard.

"Want to stay forever- thank you for letting us stay in your lovely welcoming house. We came to find the treasure and realised that it was here, within!" Steve & Debbie.

"We enjoyed ourselves, very relaxing, and good to see a different part of France. Thanks again for the attentiveness of the arrangements, all very professional." - Dil & Victoria

"We had a wonderful time in your lovely cottage and will definitely recommend it. The cottage is actually bigger than it appears on the web site, and prettier too!" - Lydia & Alun

"The weather has been 'interesting'. We had snow, and not a little! House has been great - very happy to have the wood burner to add 'snugness' to the evenings". Roger & Sarah.