Oasis de la Cité

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This farmhouse and guest house, renovated, on two floors, located in a private enclosed park, is at the foot of the fortified city of Carcassonne.

Nestled at the foot of Carcassonne's historic medieval castle, also known as La Cité, is Oasis de la Cité, a superbly restored medieval farmhouse.

It comprises two separate properties designed by architects and retains many original features including beams and a beautiful wooden staircase.

It can comfortably accommodate a maximum of 8 people.
The two-story farmhouse (5 people) and the one-story guest house (3 people).
Perfect for large groups and family vacations! Spacious accommodation for mixed age groups with 2 living rooms and 2 kitchens.

The main house and the guest house both benefit from WiFi.

The large landscaped garden offers secure parking for 2 cars with spectacular views of the chateau and the beautiful swimming pool is the perfect antidote to the summer heat.
Linen and towels are provided. Please bring your own pool towels.

THE FARM HOUSE:
Downstairs, with a door to Rue Longue via a hall, the living/dining/kitchen area is one long open space that manages to feel intimate while still being light and airy, with rugs on a white tiled floor.

At one end the modern kitchen is well equipped and includes oak worktops, oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and large fridge/freezer.

The dining room has French doors leading out to the gravelled back yard from the kitchen, and a large fireplace/mantle for the open fire in front of the glass dining table (which comfortably seats 6 guests).

At the other end, the sitting area has a shuttered window overlooking the pool terrace and garden and a ceiling with exposed beams. The original old staircase leads from the middle of this room to the first floor.

The upstairs has large exposed beams and extra height where the planked ceilings follow the angle of the roof. From the central stairwell, there is access to a large double bedroom with a large bed, the floor of which is covered with clay tiles. In this room there is also a single sofa bed. The second bedroom has twin beds, a storage loft and a wooden floor. There is a family bathroom (shower over the bath, linen cupboard, cupboard for the washing machine) on the landing between the two bedrooms.

Heating for the cooler months is provided by electric radiators.
WiFi is available throughout the property.

There is a flat screen HDTV with built-in DVD. The TV has satellite/cable channels. This is Sky (basic satellite package including the main UK channels). There is also a French TV decoder.

THE GUEST HOUSE:
The house has direct access from the street. This is a charming one storey property (sleeps 3) which has been converted from an old stable building.

The house has an open plan living/dining/kitchen area. The kitchen has been fitted with modern features with an oiled oak worktop, stainless steel sink and one-piece tap. All the necessary equipment for a holiday in complete autonomy has been provided. Including dishwasher, microwave, fridge, induction hob, electric oven and coffee maker.

There is a large double bedroom and a bathroom. The bathroom has a bath with overhead shower and toilet.
There is a living room with a foldable sofa bed, so it is possible to sleep a total of 3 people in the guest house.

There is a private walled and gravelled courtyard, next to the kitchen/dining room at the north end of the house. To the south, the corridor and the garden door open onto a large wooden terrace and a swimming pool enclosed by the wall of the 16th century barn. This space faces west to one side of the main garden and a large fig tree provides shade above the dining table.

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