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THE HOUSES

Domaine Montclar is a group of five newly restored houses at the top of the secluded medieval hilltop village of Montclar near to the church, just 11 miles from the spectacular fortified city of Carcassonne, with panoramic views over winegrowing valleys and mountains.

Each house has been sympathetically restored to retain much of its original character and situated on a quiet no-through road near the medieval church. Each house is newly furnished in an elegant modern style and equipped to a high standard, including new kitchens, bathrooms and appliances (your own washing machine, dishwasher, DVD player, satellite TV). Every house has its own private terrace with BBQ and outdoor furniture.

On-site there is a modern shared swimming pool set in a tranquil garden. Although there are daily deliveries of bread, meat and vegetables, the surrounding villages and markets sell a wide selection of delicious local foods and drinks including the local "Blanquette".

Montsegur (Sleeps 6)
This spacious house has exposed stonework and beamed ceilings. There is one double bedroom, 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds each. The bathroom has a WC, bath with shower and basin. As well a small terrace outside the kitchen, there is also a private courtyard with BBQ, and adjoining summer kitchen with fridge, cutlery and crockery. There is direct access to the swimming pool and garden area through french windows.

Minerve (Sleeps 6)
Originally part of a Maison de Maitre, the living and kitchen space is situated on the ground floor. There is a large bedroom with 2 single beds on the ground floor, 1 double on middle floor and a charming double room in the attic. The bathroom has a WC, bath with shower, bidet and basin. The living area, with its high ceiling, fireplace and wood burning stove leads onto the patio, which in turn leads on to the pool and garden.

Lastours (Sleeps 6)
On the middle level, the living and kitchen space leads onto the patio, which opens up onto the garden and pool. The bathroom has a bath with shower, bidet and basin. Converted from the original stable, there is a large double bedroom with en-suite shower on the ground floor and two twin bedrooms in the beamed attic.

Arques (Sleeps 4)
This smaller house still retains much of the character of the original farmhouse with beamed ceilings and modern kitchen. The bathroom has a WC, bath with shower, bidet and basin and there is a private terrace and barbecue area in the garden opposite.

Termes (Sleeps 8)
The outstanding feature of this house with its stonework and exposed beams is the roof terrace which gives panoramic views over the village, surrounding countryside and mountains. The kitchen and living area are on the ground floor where the "old kitchen" has been lovingly restored and adjacent to the "grenier" (previously the goat and sheep house); on the middle floor are two double rooms and two twin bedded bedrooms. The bathroom has a WC, bath, bidet, shower and basin and there is also a cloakroom with basin and WC on the ground floor. A small attic bedroom with single bed is adjacent to the magnificent roof terrace with its views of the surrounding countryside.

LOCAL AREA 

The stunningly beautiful countryside around Montclar is ideal for walking, whether just a stroll or more serious hiking and cycling. Nearby you can play golf and tennis, go canoeing or whitewater rafting, or indulge in gastronomic pleasures. There are numerous cellars to visit and as Montclar is on the wine route, sample the local wines or visit the hot springs at Alet which date from Roman times. The area is rich in Cathar history and the spectacular fortified city of Carcassonnne should not be missed. Within an hour's drive you can go skiing or snowboarding in the Pyrenees and reach the Mediterranean beaches.

Please quote 'A Week or 2 in Languedoc' when contacting the owners: