Domaine de La Prade - The Cottage
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The house
The ground floor of the Cottage has a large fully-equipped open-plan kitchen, a dining area, and a living area. A sofa and two armchairs surround a traditional open fireplace, and the dining table seats four.
A stereo is also provided. Double French windows lead out to the private terrace, which has a barbecue and garden furniture for dining outside.
Also on the ground floor is the master bedroom, which has a king size double bed. The bathroom has a bath, a separate shower, a washbasin and a toilet.
Upstairs, under the eaves, is a large well-furnished bedroom with two "lit bateau" single beds.
Please specify if you wish child bed and/or high chair.
The Cottage is available for rental separately or in combination with the East and/or West Wing(s) for larger groups (max. 14 people)
Registration code
(RP)
Facilities
- No smoking
- Suitable for large groups
- Safe for small children
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- Cot
- High chair
- Tennis court at the house
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Hair dryer
- Bath
- With swimming pool
Surroundings
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La Prade is situated just two kilometres from the village of Villasavary, close to Castelnaudary in the historic Aude region of Languedoc-Roussillon. Villasavary has a butcher, a baker, a general store, pharmacy and post office to cover everyday needs. Castelnaudary, a ten-minute drive away, has numerous banks, supermarkets, shops, bars and restaurants. Even closer at hand are the Roman market town of Bram, and the historic town of Fanjeaux, site of the home of St. Dominique, founder of the Dominican order of monks.
Perhaps the most famous landmark in the region is the beautifully restored medieval city of Carcassonne – a Unesco World Heritage site, which is only 25 minutes east of La Prade. Carcasonne's magnificent ramparts and 42 towers guard the main Château de Comtal; beneath is a maze of small cobbled streets with numerous restaurants and little shops.
It's just a 20-minute drive to the delightful medieval ‘bastide’ town of Mirepoix, with its 15th century ‘couverts’ (covered arcades). The whole region of Languedoc-Roussillon is steeped in history, from the time of the Roman occupation to the turbulent era of the medieval Cathar heresy.The countryside is dotted with les châteaux du Pays Cathare - magnificent ruined fortresses, perched on sheer rocky outcrops. Lastours, Montsegur and Peyrepertuse are three of the most majestic, and are well worth exploring. There are also numerous beautiful restored abbeys to visit, including Fontfroide, St Papoul, and Lagrasse.
Within an hour's drive westward is the largest collection of works in the world by Toulouse-Lautrec, housed at the museum named after him in Albi, close to Toulouse. There are excellent Mediterranean beaches just 50 minutes away at Narbonne and Leucate and there are also a number of lakes nearby, such as Lac Saint Ferreol, which has a beach, good swimming, and good walking trails through the woods.
- Rural
Reviews
Brigitta Schoonwater from Rozendaal,
Heel erg bedankt voor het heerlijke verblijf op het landgoed. We hebben genoten van de plek, het zwembad, de tennisbaan en de tips voor de uitstapjes in de omgeving. Het appartement en de tuin waren fijn om te zijn. Andrew is een fijne gastheer. We komen graag weer.
Comment from Andrew & Regine Wolfe
Thank you Brigitta for your kind words and I would be delighted if you and the family decided to return here to La Prade at some later date.
Hein Machielse from Rijswijk,
Fantastisch verblijf gehad in de Cottage. Het verblijf voldoet aan alle verwachtingen, is zeer comfortabel en sfeervol ingericht. Alles wat je maar kunt bedenken is aanwezig.
Het landgoed is eveneens prachtig en omdat je maar met maximaal 3 andere gezinnen zit lijkt het wel of je een privé landgoed (inclusief heerlijk zwembad) tot je beschikking hebt. Andrew, de eigenaar, is een ook nog eens fantastische gastheer. Kortom prachtige plek voor een heerlijke vakantie.Adam & Lyn from London, UK,
Wing of a beautiful house, well located for both mountains and sightseeing. Lovely big pool and well maintained tennis court for the kids. Super friendly dog (with friendly owners too!)
Restaurants, food & wine
Castelnaudary, a ten-minute drive away, has numerous bars and restaurants and there is a choice of further restaurants in the area which specialise in local dishes as well as other cuisine. We supply a list of restaurants for our guests to facilitate their dining adventures as well as recommendations for local wine tasting.
Activities
The Cottage at Domaine de La Prade is close by the main house, an impressive 19th century maison de maitre (with 2 further self contained gites - 1 in each wing) set in a private 20 acre well kept parkland estate with a variety of trees and 3 ponds. Guests can enjoy walking in the park, swimming in the 6x12 metre pool or playing tennis on the full sized court. There are many activities within easy reach, including golf, tennis, and boating on the 17th century Canal du Midi, which passes nearby, connecting the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. There are many excellent restaurants and auberges locally, where one can explore the regional cuisine, including cassoulet, foie gras and magret de canard, and also sample the local wines.
Further remarks
Domaine de La Prade is located 6kms from the A61 motorway, so is easily accessible, but far from any background traffic noise.
Additional price info and offers
Available except Jan 1 - Apr 16 and Oct 29 - Dec31. A 15% deposit is required to secure a booking, with the balance payable eight weeks prior to arrival. Linen and bath towels are provided. Rental is normally weekly, Saturday to Saturday, except outside high and peak seasons when other times can be arranged. A small local taxe de sejour per person per night will be collected on arrival (children under 18 are exempt) as well as a returnable security/damage deposit of €100.
Price includes
Cleaning fee, Towels, Bed linen
Price exclusive
- Safety deposit € 100.00