Oasis de la Cité

This renovated two storey farmhouse and guest house in private walled grounds is at the foot of the walled city of Carcassonne.

Nestled below the historic medieval Chateau de Carcassonne, also known as La Cité, is Oasis de la Cité, a superbly restored medieval farm. It comprises two separate architect-designed properties and retains many original features, including beams and a beautiful wooden staircase. It comfortably sleeps a maximum of 8 guests. The two-storey Farm House (sleeps 5) and the single-storey Guest House (sleeps 3).
Perfect for large groups and family holidays! Spacious accommodation for mixed age groups with 2 Lounge areas and 2 kitchens.
The main house and the guesthouse both benefit from WIFI.
The large, landscaped garden offers secure parking for 2 cars with spectacular views of the Chateau and the beautiful pool is the perfect antidote to the heat of the summer.
Linen and towels are provided. Please bring your own pool towels.
ACCOMMODATION IN MORE DETAIL:
THE FARMHOUSE:
On the ground floor, with a door via a lobby onto Rue Longue, the sitting room//dining/kitchen is a long open-plan space that manages to feel intimate yet light and airy, with rugs on a white tile floor. At one end, the modern kitchen is well-equipped and includes oak countertops, oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, large fridge/freezer. The dining area has french doors to the rear gravelled kitchen-courtyard, and a large chimney/mantelpiece for the open log fire opposite the glass dining table (which can comfortably seat 6 guests). At the other end, the sitting area has a shuttered window onto the pool-deck and garden and a ceiling with exposed beams. The original old staircase leads from the middle of this room to the first floor.
Upstairs has large exposed beams and extra height where boarded ceilings follow the roof angle. From the central stairwell there is a large double bedroom with queen-size bed that has the original clay tile floor. Also in this room is a single sofa bed. The second bedroom has twin beds, a storage loft and wood floor. There is a family bathroom (shower-in-bath, linen cupboard, washing machine cupboard) off the landing between the two bedrooms.
Heating for the cooler months is by electric radiators.
WiFi is available throughout the property.
There is a flat screen HD TV with integral DVD. The TV has satellite/cable channels. This consists of Sky (basic satellite package incl. main UK channels). There is also a French TV decoder.
A selection of DVD’s are available as well as many books. A washing machine is available for guest use.
Guests can use a table-tennis table and there is also a boules (pétanque) court.
THE GUEST HOUSE:
The house has access directly from the street. It is a charming one storey property (sleeps 3 guests) and has been converted from an old stable building.
The house has open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area. The kitchen has been fitted with modern units with oak-staved oiled worktop, stainless steel sink and monobloc tap. All facilities for a self-catering holiday have been provided. Including dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, induction hob and electric oven and cafétière
There is a large double bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom has a bath with overhead shower and WC.
There is a dayroom with a fold-out sofa-bed so it is possible to sleep a total of 3 people in the Guest House.
The living room and dining/area has a cast iron log burner..
There is a flat screen HD.
It has its own modest, south-facing courtyard with decking and gravel, which opens from the main shared garden via a gate that can be closed for privacy.