Holiday let in Castelnou, near Perpignan, France


	MAISON MEDIEVAL : CASTELNOU

The property houses 5 comfortably. It has 3 bedrooms and benefits from a beautiful courtyard/terrace to the front which overlooks the village rooftops. It’s just a great place to sit, dine, relax and watch the world go by.

Suitable for both winter and summer breaks, the gite has electric heating in all rooms.

Situated in Castelnou designated one of the most beautiful villages in the whole of France. It’s like stepping back in time as you enter the village through it’s 14th Century archway, to find numerous artisan’s shops and restaurants and a 10th Century castle. During the sympathetic renovation of the gite, several architectural features dating back to the 13th Century were retained. These include pillars, arches and a font, said to be taken from the castle when it was badly damaged in the 16th Century!

It is ideally located near to the market town of Thuir which is one of the wine-making centres of the region, and well worth a visit during your stay to sample the wines on offer.

FLOOR PLAN

(Floor plan being drawn)

Accommodation in the house is arranged over three floors with the ground floor containing the wooden floored open-plan main living area, with large leather sofa, TV, DVD player and a large log-fire (for those winter evenings). The kitchen area is raised slightly above the sitting area, and has been designed so that meals can be prepared and not miss out on the lively discussion with the rest of the group in the sitting area.

Stairs from the living area lead up to the first floor level, where the bedrooms are arranged. The first double bedroom with exposed wood floors, stone walls and views over the valley, comes complete with it’s own dressing room and bathroom (with w.c). It is arranged over two levels so that the dressing room and bathroom are on the first floor and a set of stairs lead to the mezzanine where the double bedroom can be found. The other two bedrooms are located towards the front of the property and share a nicely proportioned and centrally located shower room (with w.c.). The second double room is spacious and has wide ranging views over the village through it’s arched window. The single room is small but well planned. It should be noted that as is typical for village houses, this room does not have a window, but lighting has been designed to create a cozy place to sleep or rest during the hot summer days.

FACILITIES AND POLICIES

Sleeps	5
Accomodation	Bedrooms (3), Bathroom/Shower Rooms (2), Kitchen /Dining / Sitting Room (1)
External Features	Courtyard / Private Garden (1), Barbeque (1), Table (1) & Chairs (5), Sun loungers (2)
Kitchen	Oven, Hob, Fridge (small freezer comp), Kettle, Cafetiere, Toaster,Iron, Ironing board, Washing Machine
Additional features	TV (French Channels), DVD player, Stereo system with CD player
Furniture	Double beds (2), Single beds (1), Lounge seating for 5, ample storage space for clothes, etc.
Heating system	Electric radiators in all rooms. Log Fire in Sitting Room
Bed Linen & Towels	Bed-linen and towels are provided for use during your stay, although these should not be used as beach towels.
Suitability for disabled	This property is not suited for the mobility impaired.
Utilities	Gas, Electric and water charges are included in price
Taxes	All taxes included in price
Access	Ample parking in the village. It’s possible to park for short times outside the house to drop luggage and shopping, but it is not permitted to park for longer periods of time.
Smoking Policy	Smoking is not allowed inside the property but is permitted within the courtyard / terrace.
Pet Policy	Pets are not permitted at this property.
Village Facilities	Classed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Castle, Church, Pisted walking/cycling tracks, boules court, River

AVAILABILITY

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PRICES

Rental prices quoted in: British £

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum stay
Period	From	To	Weekly	Weekday	Weekend	Minimum stay
Low Season	4 Nov 09	19 Dec 09	£ 350	-	-	1 Week
Christmas	19 Dec 09	2 Jan 10	£ 750	-	-	1 Week
Low Season	2 Jan 10	1 Apr 10	£ 350	-	-	1 Week
Easter	1 Apr 10	10 Apr 10	£ 750	-	-	1 Week
Mid Season	10 Apr 10	19 Jun 10	£ 550	-	-	1 Week
High Season	19 Jun 10	11 Sep 10	£ 750	-	-	1 Week
Mid Season	11 Sep 10	30 Oct 10	£ 550	-	-	1 Week
Low Season	30 Oct 10	18 Dec 10	£ 350	-	-	1 Week
Christmas	18 Dec 10	1 Jan 11	£ 750	-	-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Bookings must be confirmed by payment of a 25% non-refundable deposit. The remainder of the payment must be paid three weeks prior to arrival. Payments are processed via Paypal which allows secure payment by credit or debit card as well as by bank transfer. Other methods of payment available.

Guests should normally arrive after 1500hrs. Departures should normally be before 1000hrs. These times can be modified by prior arrangement.

For information about short stays at this property, please contact us. Midweek arrivals are possible and reductions are available for longer term stays of greater than 2 weeks.