Village villa, private pool, canal du midi

Villa * Open plan * Private swimming pool * Enclosed garden & driveway parking * Boules piste & BBQ * Covered balcony & terrace Village * Quiet, pretty Argens-Minervois * 5 mins walk to Canal du Midi * Walks & cycle trails around Lac d’Aiguilles, into local woods & hills * 2 restaurants, bar, marina, artisan baker Local area * 5 mins drive to supermarkets * Half-way between Carcassonne and Narbonne * 45 mins to beaches * Near Lagrasse, Minerve, Abbey de Fontfroide * 1 hr 20 mins to Spain The space A perfect villa for socialising with an an open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area leading out onto a covered terrace. With 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the ground floor it’s great for those not wanting to take the stairs. One of the ground floor bedrooms has sliding doors out to the garden. The first floor has two inter-connecting bedrooms and a bathroom, one of which leads out to a covered balcony area with beautiful views. There is reverse air conditioning in the kitchen, lounge and upstairs double bedroom. The other rooms have wall mounted heaters and portable fans. The villa is surrounded by a fenced Mediterranean garden with fruit trees and shrubs. There’s a BBQ, Boules piste and private swimming pool with steps (not heated). Due to its rural location, a car is recommended for staying at this villa. You can park on the gated driveway or there is ample free parking on the roadside. The quiet, medieval village of Argens-Minervois overlooks the banks of the UNESCO Canal du Midi and the river Aude. It has lots to offer; the ruins of a 14th century chateau, 2 restaurants overlooking the canal, bar, 3 wine estates all offering degustations (wine tasting), playground, tennis court, church, Port Occitanie where you can hire a boat, artisan bakery, pottery workshop, olive farm and a bakery van visits the village daily apart from Mondays. There are local walks and cycling routes from the village; along the canal, around the Lac des Aiguilles or up into the hills. You are perfectly situated between the UNESCO site of Carcassonne and the bustling city of Narbonne on the Mediterranean coast. The closest two airports are Beziers and Carcassonne. Airports slightly further away are Toulouse, Perpignan and Montpellier. The nearest town is Lézignan-Corbières which has a useful train station and several big supermarkets. Olonzac boasts a weekly market and an established shaded park. Narbonne has a huge, covered food market; Les Halles and not far from there you’ll find endless stretches of sandy beaches. Narbonne national park is a popular spot where you can observe flamingos, visit the salt farms and eat fresh oysters at the fishing village, Gruissan. The area has many swimming opportunities; lakes (Homps, Carcassonne), wild swimming in local rivers and outdoor pools (Lezignan-Corbieres, Peyriac-Minervois, Carcassonne). The area is rich with history; cathar castles, Minerve, Carcassonne and majestic abbeys at Lagrasse and Fontfroide. If you’d like to purchase wine from one of the village vineyards, that can be arranged. The wine will then be ready for when you arrive. Bottles of red, rose and white wines are available. Guest access Guests will have access to the whole villa. The only areas that aren’t accessible are the garage and a locked cupboard under the stairs. Other things to note To get the most out of your trip away, a car is recommended for stays at this villa. Registration details 14004*04