Great holiday!
Review Submitted: June 14, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2009
Having stayed in Provence for 2 years running, we felt we had to discover a new part of the world.... so south west France it was!... not really FAR from Provence, but so different in atmosphere, and this house is perfectly placed to enjoy all of it.
From the stunning and dramatic cathar castles (good if you like history, great if you just like beautiful views), and of course Carcasonne, to the languid and charming Canal du midi. Market day at Mirepoix (lovely medieval town) and the gorgeous hills that surround Montclar in every direction. This house is so well situated. Just the drive to Mirepoix with the views across to the Pyrenees (also tantalizingly close) was a treat. There is enough here to fill several holidays, and i haven't even mentioned that the beach is less than an hour away as well.
As for the house... we found it well run, and full of everything you would need and more (table tennis table, sky sports!... cots, wireless internet, etc). But the best thing really is the setting. A great pool area, set in a lovely garden, with a great view (nice to eat outside looking at it) and SO quiet while still only a short drive from the shops.
On the last day we walked up the hill directly outside the gate for half an hour,without passing a single car/person, and finally came to a 360 degree view of the corbiere hills, black mountains, the plane in between with Carcasonne in it, and the Pyrenees. What a place!
Don't want to go home......
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