La Fontaine - CAIL101

Located between Carcassonne, Mirepoix and Limoux, this family holiday villa is nestled in the countryside offering the peace and quiet you've been longing for. It's a brilliant base for outdoor activities and the area makes for beautiful walks and cycling tours. There are also several lakes with family-friendly beaches nearby as well as river kayaking and boating on the Canal du Midi.

La Fontaine is a stylish, characterful wine maker’s house, dating back to the late 19th century. The landscaped garden is south-facing and both the terrace and private swimming pool offer unrivalled vistas over the countryside to the snow-capped peaks of the Pyrenees on the horizon. The house comfortably sleeps six adults and up to four children.

Ground floor: farmhouse kitchen with table that seats 8-10 people overlooking terrace; large living room with sofas and easy chairs; vestibule and downstairs cloakroom. There is a fridge/freezer in the kitchen and an additional fridge/freezer, a washing machine and dryer in the adjoining barn. There are two adjoining barns, one enclosed and one open.

House is best suitable for 8 although will sleep 10 if children are included. Ideal for 3 generations.

First floor: three large double bedrooms – two en-suite and one with adjacent family bathroom. The bedrooms are stylishly decorated and the carpeted floors will make sure you feel at home.

Second floor: large attic room (ideal for children) comprising two double beds, two single beds and lounge area.

Outside is a large patio with vine-covered pergola, ideal for al fresco dining whilst enjoying a tremendous sunset. The unoverlooked swimming pool almost gives an infinity-sense looking out over the 300km vista, and the sun lounger area has spots of sun and shade throughout most of the day. The pool is 3 ft at shallow end and just over 6 ft at the deepest point. It is 9m x 4.5m plus steps into shallow end. The open barn offers a sheltered area from wind and rain, ideal for playing table tennis or as BBQ area. Gated drive with parking for up to 4 cars. There are also four bicycles available.