Gîte 4/5 pers. with pool on nature reserve : La Bergerie is a charming detatched bungalow in a private hamlet with 3 other gîtes. The hamlet is at the heart of its own 100h nature reserve of mixed forest, garrigue, streams and meadows explorable by 5 trails. We are 70km south of Carcassonne, west of the Mediterranean and north of the Pyrenees.
The house has a double and a twin single bedroom with washbasin with the fifth bed in the lounge. The lounge has a sofa and armchair, dining area, fireplace with log stove, stone walls, beamed ceiling and an archway to the kitchen with full sized oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. The hall opens onto the south facing rose and jasmin shaded terrace where there is a brick barbecue, table and chairs and loungers. Opposite the house is a grassed area suitable for games.
The four gîtes share the solar heated pool with magnificent views to the Pyrenees, the pool and volleyball/badminton courts, the childrens play area, the library with TV, videos and tourist information, the pinpong, telephone and the laundry.
Perruche du Buis is 4km from the village of Arques which has its own Cathare Castle, Cathare museum, lake, shop, restaurant/café, riding stables, post office and bakery. Couiza, 15mins, has an Intermarché and organic supermarket, chemist, doctors etc. It is at the heart of Le Pays Cathare with its wonderful history and castles perched high on clifftops. Nearby is the mysterious Rennes le Chateau, two spa villages for pampering, dinosaur museum, the AOC wines of Minervois, Corbiéres, Fitou, Rousillon and the predecessor to champagne Blanquette de Limoux. The colourful local markets are full of local produce with a strong emphasis on organic.
For sports enthusiasts there is white water rafting, canyoning and canoeing in the gorges. The hills are wonderful for hiking, riding and mountain biking. There are 2 forest adventure parks for all ages. Tennis in Arques is free for our guests. |
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