ACANTHUS
ST CHINIAN, LANGUEDOC
QUIET VILLAGE STREET
SLEEPS 4
WALK TO SHOPS & RESTAURANTS
NEAR CARCASSONNE AND MEDITERRANEAN
TWICE WEEKLY MARKET
FREE PARKING
This charming village house - some 200 years old - offers comfortable accommodation for up to four persons. Situated in the centre of Saint Chinian, it is ideally located for exploring the beautiful surrounding area with its wide variety of leisure pursuits.
The house is 40 minutes from Mediterranean beaches and the magnificent city of Carcassonne. Montpellier, Carcassonne and Toulouse airports, provide easy access
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Acanthus - Holiday rental in Saint Chinian
The spacious accommodation is arranged over three floors.
On the ground floor an entrance hall from where stairs lead to the main floors of the house, and a utility room (with washing machine, ironing board and iron).
On the first floor (2nd for Americans) you find a fully equipped kitchen (including fridge/freezer, gas/electric cooker, electric kettle and coffee maker), which retains its traditional Languedocien fireplace (non functional). The kitchen is provided with all utensils, cookware, crockery and glassware for serious cooking and eating.
The Living/dining room - is spacious and sunny with windows on two sides. It is furnished with two sofas, wicker chairs, round dining table and chairs and well stocked bookcases. A mini HiFi system with CD, radio and cassette player and a TV, VCR and DVD player for watching videos and DVDs (no television reception), along with a selection of records, video tapes and games provide added entertainment. French doors lead from the living room onto a small balcony, from where you can watch the world go by, relaxing with a drink or a book.
Two bedrooms are on the second floor (3rd for Americans), one with a double bed, the other with two single beds, along with a luxury style bathroom, with shower, toilet and washbasin.
The house is bright and airy with stylish furnishings throughout. It comes fully equipped with all crockery, kitchenware and bed and household linen. Free parking is available in the little square behind the house.
Internal facilities
CD player, Electric heaters, Fans in rooms, Hairdryer, Hi-fi system, Internet Access (Wi-fi broadband), Radio, TV, VCR, DVD
Kitchen facilities
Cooker, Electric oven, Fridge, Fridge/Freezer, Gas hob, Ironing facilities, Washing machine
Suitability
Non-smoking, Pets not allowed, Unsuitable for wheelchair access
Bright and Airy Dining Living Room
Bedroom
Take your siesta in an inviting bedroom
Bathrooom
Market Day at St Chinian
Cloisters at St Chinian
Saint Chinian, is nestled in the foothills between the Montagne Noire and the Cevennes, being almost equidistant from the beaches of the Mediterranean and the Haut Languedoc Regional Park
The village is the focal point for the immediate surrounding area. Within walking distance from the house are the twice weekly markets, five bars and restaurants, five bakers, four butchers, grocery shops and newsagents. There are also two banks with ATMs, and a larger supermarket with petrol station on the outskirts. Some of the other facilities available include tennis courts, two open-air swimming pools, cycle hire, hairdresser/barber, dry cleaner and doctors.
The Languedoc-Roussillon region is a haven for wine lovers, with Saint Chinian at the heart of the AOC region by the same name. There are a lot of other past-times to keep your interest and here are just a few: cycling along the Canal du Midi, canoeing down the river Orb, fishing in one of the many streams, stunning walks in all directions, swimming in the Mediterranean or painting the lovely scenery.
Saint Chinian is an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding towns and villages, the countryside and sights of "the other south of France", making it perfect for a superb holiday at any time of the year.
International airports are within easy driving distance - Montpellier (60 mins), Carcassonne (60 mins), Toulouse (2 hours) and Barcelona (3.5 hours). There are railway stations at Beziers (30 mins) and Narbonne (40 mins) with TGV connections to Paris.
| ACANTHUS, SLEEPS 4 Payment can be accepted in either Pounds Sterling or Euros (€) - $ value is only approximate Payment may be made by credit card via PayPal (4.2% surcharge towards costs). Rental includes all utilites except where indicated. Linens, bedding and towels are included in the rental. A one-off charge of €50.00 is made towards laundry and final clean. Cot and high chair can be provided. Refundable damage deposit €150.00 payable in cash on arrival. No smoking or pets please. |
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| WEEKLY RENTAL RATES 2008 (SATURDAY TO SATURDAY) | £ GBP | $ US | € Euro |
| 27 Oct 07 - 26 April 08, 1 Nov 08 - 02 May 09 (excluding electricity) | £160 | $320 | €230 |
| 26 April - 31 May, 27 Sept - 1 Nov | £210 | $430 | €310 |
| 31 May to 28 June, 30 Aug - 27 Sept | £255 | $520 | €370 |
| 28 June - 30 Aug | £295 | $600 | €430 |
For reservations and more information contact
acanthus@southfrance.com
Andreas Wagner & Anthony Miskin,
1 Place de la Démolition, 34360 Saint Chinian, France. Tel: (33) 4 67 38 09 96
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