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Beautiful stone gite with pool, next to the Canal du Mid

Beautiful stone gite with pool, next to the Canal du Mid

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Room
Private kitchen

Overview of Beautiful stone gite with pool, next to the Canal du Mid

5 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 448 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Olonzac, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationHomps Cathedral17 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. Julian's and St. Basil's Church10 min drive
  • Popular LocationCorbieres Minervois Tourisme10 min drive
  • AirportCastres (DCM-Mazamet)93 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beautiful stone gite with pool, next to the Canal du Mid

Gite Minervois is a beautiful and very well equipped apartment, upstairs in a converted stone barn with heated swimming pool and garden. It has 1 bedroom and a sofa bed in the lounge, so is ideal for couples but can sleep a maximum of 4. One bathroom with walk-in shower. Open plan, fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge area with views across to the Canal du Midi. The apartment has it's own patio area with table and chairs.

In the Gite there is 1 bedroom, with king bed (150cm wide) and in the lounge, a sofa bed (opens to 180cm wide). The self-catered kitchen is fully equipped with everything you may need during your stay; right down to the ice cream scoop!
The heated pool is 9 x 4 metres available from end of April to end of September and in summer is usually around 28 Celsius. Around the pool there are sun loungers with a security fence. There is a garden with a patio area providing all round summer colour, a delightful place to sit and read with a glass of wine. The pool and garden area are shared with another rental gite.
Your Gite is approximately 200 metres from the Canal Du Midi, close enough to watch boats go through the lock from your kitchen and lounge windows. This is all within walking distance (1km) from the villages of Homps and Olonzac, both with several good restaurants. Olonzac also has all local amenities such as a supermarket, bank, boulangeries and a park. There is also a large market on a Tuesday morning year-round.
Homps has a large lake with swimming area, 2km from Gite (lifeguards in high summer). There is also a cafe and area for windsurfing and sailing. There is a popular cycle path along the canal to local villages with restaurants on the way. Many people use our bikes for this.
Check in is after 4pm, check out by 10am.
There is lots to see and do in this area such as Cathar castles, beautiful countryside, Mediterranean coast and wine tasting to enjoy. Or for the more adventurous, a high ropes course, canoeing, canyoning and walking in the hills.

Carcassonne is 30 minutes’ drive which has a double walled medieval citadel. It has 52 turrets and is thought to be where Walt Disney got his idea for Cinderalla’s Castle.
The lovely sandy beaches of Narbonne Plage are only 45 minutes away.

There are several airports in the local area such as, Carcassonne (35 minutes), Beziers (50 minutes), Perpignan (60 minutes), Toulouse (90 minutes), Montpellier (90 minutes).
It is best to hire a car as there is no local public transport and allows you to travel further afield for sightseeing.

Property manager

Wendy Platt

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No loud noise between 00.00 and 07.00 hours.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Olonzac

Located in Olonzac, this apartment is in the city centre and on a lake. Château d'Oupia and Le Pech d'André are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Natural Regional Park. Power boating and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Homps Cathedral - 17 min walk
  • St. Julian's and St. Basil's Church - 10 min drive
  • Corbieres Minervois Tourisme - 10 min drive
  • Abbaye Saint Guilhem Le Desert - 12 min drive
  • Abbey of Fontfroide - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Lezignan Aude Station - 17 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Rivassel - 8 min drive
  • Utile - 3 min drive
  • Le Ty'zac - 18 min walk
  • Le Bistrot Gourmand - 5 min drive
  • La Péniche - 16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful stone gite with pool, next to the Canal du Mid have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beautiful stone gite with pool, next to the Canal du Mid pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful stone gite with pool, next to the Canal du Mid?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful stone gite with pool, next to the Canal du Mid?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful stone gite with pool, next to the Canal du Mid located?

This family-friendly Olonzac apartment building is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Canal du Midi and Homps Cathedral. Centre de secours and Château d'Oupia are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Gavin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Great Escape (from Covid 19)
Traditional country gite in rural area, kitchen well laid out with sharp knives. Comfortable bed, all in all well equipped. Great area for walking, cycling, and not too far to drive to beach. Wendy and John dry good hosts with lots of local knowledge especially on restaurants. Would definitely book again if we ever go back to that regio
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

5/5 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beatiful Gite near the Canal du Midi
Wendy and John were fantastic hosts, they were friendly and helpful and really added to our enjoyment of the holiday. The Gite is perfect for two. We found it spotlessly clean and well appointed throughout. Everything you need is provided. Outside is spacious with a very pretty garden area and a nice swimming pool which we enjoyed every day. There are bicycles available to borrow which is a nice extra. The Gite is five minutes walk from the Canal and 20 minutes from shops and restaurants in Homps and Olonzac so it is accessible but also wonderfully quiet. Olonzac is a great base for visiting the local attractions such as Carcassonne and Minerve as well as walking/cycling along the canal itself. If you are looking for a really relaxing and peaceful holiday without being too isolated this is perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

5/5 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gite Minevois
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Gite Minervois, which provided a very comfortable base for exploring a beautiful part of France in wonderful weather. The onsite pool, which is a more generous size that the photos might suggest, was a welcome respite from the afternoon heat. The gite is a leisurely 15 minute stroll along the Canal du Midi from Homps village, which has a good choice of decent restaurants. It was also very well equipped for self catering whenever we fancied eating in. Wendy and John were very obliging and responsive hosts. We hope to return at some stage and would recommend it to amyone thinking of holidaying in the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

5/5 Excellent

Miquel B.

Vacaciones maravillosas
Somos una familia con dos niños de 2 y 3 años. Hemos pasado una semana en la casa pequeña. Todo lo que podemos decir de la estancia son cosas buenas. La casa: La propiedad tiene dos casas, una grande y una pequeña. Nosotros alquilamos la pequeña porque la grande ya estaba ocupada. La casa consiste en una habitación de matrimonio con un gran armario y una cocina-comedor que dispone de un sofá cama donde caben dos personas. Los dos adultos dormíamos en la habitación y los niños en el sofá cama. En la habitación de matrimonio hubiera habido sitio para poner una cuna de viaje, pero los peques prefirieron dormir juntos en el sofá cama. Nos encontramos la casa impoluta y muy bien equipada. La cocina tiene todos los cacharros para hacer vida normal. La casa dispone de sábanas, toallas de baño y toallas para la piscina. Zona piscina y área compartida: Cada casa tiene su propio porche con mesas y sillas para poder disfrutar de la comida en el exterior. Cada casa cuenta también con su propia barbacoa, carboncillo y pastillas de encendido. En el área compartida encontramos libros, juegos de mesa, un ping-pong y 4 bicicletas para hacer excursiones o para ir a la boulangerie a comprar el pan cada mañana. Enfrente de la casa hay la piscina con una zona de hamacas. La piscina está muy bien cuidada y está vallada con una verja de más de un metro de alto. Para nosotros que tenemos niños pequeños era toda una tranquilidad. Ubicación: La casa está situada en medio de unos preciosos viñedos entre las poblaciones de Homps y Olonzac. A menos de 3 minutos caminando nos encontramos con el Canal de Midi. En 5 minutos en coche estamos en el encantador lago de Jouarres que dispone de playa para bañarse y desde donde se puede disfrutar de unas puestas de sol espectaculares. La casa queda a medio camino entre Narbona y Carcasona. Hay muchísimas actividades por hacer en la zona, desde las más turísticas, Carcasona, la reserva de animales de Sigean como más tranquilas y con poca gente: Minerva, la cueva de Cabrespine, el museo de dinosaurios de Esperaza, las pozas de Ribaute. La anfitriona: Wendy es pura amabilidad y cortesía. Ha atendido todas nuestras peticiones y nos ha puesto las cosas muy fáciles. Es una anfitriona excelente. Los niños estaban encantadísimos con Wendy, cada mañana la saludaban mientras Wendy se encargaba de supervisar la piscina o cuidar el precioso jardín que rodea la propiedad. Valoración final: 10/10
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

5/5 Excellent

Michael S.

Lovely place and wonderful setting
A perfect holiday for us and our two young girls. Well situated, near a lovely swimming lake, beaches, mountains and the canal. Our gite was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay with a nice sized pool to cool off. Our hosts were fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Platt

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Initially we bought the property as a holiday home for our family, but quickly realised that we wanted to spend more time here, so renovated the old barn into 2 gites for holiday lets. We live next door to the gites, so we are nearby for assistance or sharing our knowledge of the area to enhance your holiday, should you wish it.

Why they chose this property

Les Arques Gites are in a peaceful location, surrounded by vineyards, yet within walking distance to two villages with several good restaurants.

Languages:

English, French
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