Click here for location map of nearest village/town
This first-floor apartment is a very successful combination of old and new, with wonderful exposed beams, in a former winery. It is light, airy and very spacious (960 sq.ft.) - the large open plan kitchen area is very well equipped, while the lounge / dining room opens onto the sunny south-facing terrace overlooking the port. Perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine and watching the world go by!
Accommodation:
2 Double Bedrooms, 1 Twin Bedroom. The large, airy loft-style mezzanine with two big opening roof lights can be used as a double bedroom or additional lounge, or both, to suit you. It has a bed-settee + soft seating & TV / DVD player, video, radio and cd system.
1 Bathroom and separate WC.
Kitchen with Cooker, Hob, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. The kitchen is open-plan onto the lounge /dining room / terrace, making for a friendly relaxed atmosphere while cooking!
Dining: Seating for 6. Additional large table with 6 chairs on the terrace with barbecue overlooking the canal - perfect for outside eating.
General: Central Heating, House Linen. English-speaking owners Paul and Sue Pasco live nearby.
Garage, Parking Space, Children Welcome, Well behaved pets allowed.
Special rates for longer lets in winter (ideal for house-hunters - Paul is a local estate agent).
Capestang is a lively and popular wine-producing village, with plenty of character and a friendly population. The village square at the foot of the impressive 13th century church has cafes and restaurants, the nearest just a short walk, and is the setting for a twice-weekly market selling fresh local produce. Capestang has all facilities (banks with ATMs, large supermarket, pharmacy, doctors, dentist, etc.). Easily accessible, with budget flights to Carcassonne, Montpellier and Perpignan airports about 1 hour's drive away, Toulouse and Girona 2 hours.
LOCAL AREA
The region boasts a superb climate and a rich cultural heritage, and is the largest area of vineyards in the world. The area abounds with picturesque villages set in a magnificent landscape of vines, forests, river valleys and hillsides, with open views to the ocean and distant Pyrenees.
Within 30 minutes drive:
Agde - the "black pearl" of the Mediterranean. Béziers - flight of 7 canal locks and aqueduct over the river Orb
Bize - Olive oil cooperative and river bathing. Colombiers - oldest canal tunnel in the world
Golf - St Thomas, Beziers
Fontfroide - Cistercian Abbey founded in 1145 with rose garden
Narbonne - the oldest Roman city in France, imposing Cathedral and wonderful market
Minerve - ancient and spectacular Cathar village on the river Cesse
Oppidum Enserune - abandoned hill top city, dating back 2600 years
Roquebrun - Mediterranean Gardens. Reals - canoing centre on the Orb
St Chinian - local wines and Sunday market
Valras plage and other resorts with miles of sandy beaches
Waymarked walks and cycle paths
Numerous Chateaux and Domains producing excellent wines at reasonable prices.
Further afield:
Carcassonne
Font Romeu and Les Angles ski resorts
Golf at Cap d'Agde, Carcassonne and Mazamet
Meze
Sete
Montpellier
Pyrenees mountains
Spain (the Spanish border is less than 2 hours drive).
|
Independent Comment
The location of this spacious south-facing first floor apartment overlooking the Canal du Midi has great appeal, with a delightful view of the canal boat moorings. The property is just a short walk from the nearest bar/restaurant and easy walking distance of the centre of Capestang. The good size terrace fronts the spacious open-plan living area and well equipped kitchen area with plenty of workspace, whilst above is the unusually large, light and airy mezzanine lounge which is comfortably furnished. The 2 bedrooms are well presented with plenty of built-in storage space and views over the vineyards. The terrace is most attractive as the outside “room with a view” to relax and unwind. Ideal for 4, although comfortably sleeps up to 6.
© A Week or 2 in Languedoc |
Please quote 'A Week or 2 in Languedoc' when contacting the owners:
