Belle Ile
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Spend your holiday in this modern seaside villa in Les Ayguades, which is equipped to a high standard. Close to the beach and the lagoon, guests can also use the swimming pool, which belongs to this complex. Patio, summer kitchen, built in BBQ; sleeps up to six.

 Accommodation

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Feel free to enjoy all that the Mediterranean coast has to offer - the sandy beaches; windsurfing, sailing or canoeing; cycling or roller-blading along miles of tarmaced paths; exploring nature in the surrounding nature reserve; or just relax on the beach, by the pool or at the house.

The house has a patio at the front, which is entered through the white picket gate. Not far from the house is the private parking space for guests at Liberte. The patio is furnished with quality outdoor furniture, sun loungers and sun umbrella, and has a built in BBQ for outdoor cooking. To the side of the terrace is the summer kitchen, with four ring electric cooker, sink, washing machine, iron and ironing board, and large fridge/freezer. Behind the summer kitchen is a small patio, where you can dry laundry or hide away. The summer kitchen is also useful for storing bicycles and surfboards.

sitting room     sitting room

sitting room     sitting room

Inside the house the main space is the living area, which is comfortably furnished with a sofa (which can convert into a double bed), round dining table and chairs, bookcase and sideboard. The kitchenette to one side is very well equipped with a full size electric cooker and oven, microwave oven, electric coffee maker and kettle, fridge, toaster and all necessary utensils and crockery. In the living area you will also find a television with satellite receiver, and a DVD player (which also plays audio CDs). A selection of board games will keep all members of the family occupied.

double bedroom

On the ground floor is also a bedroom with double bed (1.6mt) and built in closet. A separate WC and a bathroom with shower cabin and wash hand basin complete the ground floor.

mezzanine bedroom

On the mezzanine above the living room are two single beds, a built in closet and a small dressing table. Curtains provide a means of separating the mezzanine from the living area, giving extra privacy to those sleeping there.

bathroom   summer kitchen
Bathroom and summer kitchen

Both bedrooms are equipped with fans for the summer months. The house is also equipped with an iron, ironing board and hairdryer.

swimming pool   swimming pool
The communal swimming pool (approx 10 x 5mt), which is only a short walk from the house.

 

More about Les Ayguades and the surrounding area

Les Ayguades is a thriving beach resort on the edge of the nature reserve of La Clape . Here you will find everything within easy reach, to make your holiday enjoyable. Just a few yards from the house is a communal swimming pool (open from beginning of June to end September), for the use of guests in this part of the complex.

beach   lagoon

A little further away are the beach and the lagoon, where you can swim to your hearts content, or bronze in the sun. Wind-surfing, sand-yachting, go-carting, horse riding and fishing are activities which can be enjoyed nearby and the picturesque fishing village of Gruissan is less than five minutes' drive away.

Gruissan old town

Numerous shops such as grocery store, newsagent, bakery, launderette, butcher, bars and restaurants, are only a short walk away. About half a mile from the house is a wind surfing school, where you can also hire sail boats as well as sufboards. Cycling tracks take you to either Gruissan (10 minutes) or Narbonne Plage (20 minutes), along a tarmaced route. From Les Ayguades there is a regular bus service to Narbonne and beyond.

marina

The "massif de la Clape" is a dedicated nature reserve, where you can explore nature and go for wonderful walks. The Clape area is also famous for it's wines, which you can taste and buy directly at the cellars of the growers. Nearby Gruissan is an interesting village, a "circulade", built on a concentric pattern around the ruined tower atop of the hill. Excellent fresh fish can be bought here and a lot of the restaurants around the port specialise in fish cookery. The salt pans, where sea salt is produced are also well worth a visit. A little further away is Narbonne, with it's impressive unfinished cathedral, the old archbishop's palace and archeological reminders of the towns history during Roman times.  

Access

- Carcassonne, Perpignan and Montpellier airports are only 40 min, 50 min and 60 min drive away respectively (Ryanair);
- Toulouse airport 2 hours drive and (Flybe and Ryanair);
- Barcelona 3 hours drive away (Easyjet);
- Girona 1 hr 40 min (Ryanair)
- The railway station at Narbonne (15 min) is served by TGV/Eurostar, and car train from Calais and Brussels amongst others.
- Regular bus services from Les Ayguades to Gruissan and Narbonne.

 

BELLE ILE,   sleeps four/six
Payment is based on the Euro (€) value - Pounds Sterling (£)and US dollars ($) are only approximate
Payment can be accepted in Euros or Pounds Sterling
WEEKLY RENTAL RATES 2008 (SATURDAY TO SATURDAY) £ GBP $ US € Euro
27 Oct 07 - 26 April 08, 1 Nov 08 - 02 May 09 (excluding electricity) £150 $285 €225
26 April - 31 May, 27 Sept - 1 Nov £230 $435 €345
31 May to 28 June, 30 Aug - 27 Sept £335 $630 €499
28 June - 30 Aug £395 $740 €585
Notes: Rental includes all utilites except where indicated. Linens and towels are available at 8.00 per person. A one-off charge of €50.00 is made towards final clean. Refundable damage deposit €200.00 payable in cash on arrival. No smoking please. Family pets €20 per pet per week.

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