Guests may only arrive on: Saturday.
5 persons
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| • Fans | • Private Washer / Dryer |
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| • Private Phone (Pay for long distance calls, Pay for local calls). | • Dial Up Internet an additional fee of Standard France Telecom Charge is required. |
| • 1 television(s) TV Source is Satellite | • 1 VCR(s) |
| • 2 Radio(s) |
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| • Parking Provided: 1 Garage. There is a small garage, sufficient to take a small car, otherwise parking is in the street |
| • Medium Fridge | • Range/Oven | • Microwave | • Toaster |
| • Coffee Maker |
This kitchen also has a kettle, a full set of cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery and a small freezer in the fridge.
2 Single/Twin Beds. This bedroom is situated on the second floor, (European). It has tiled flooring, built in wardrobes, chester drawers with a dressing mirror, bedside table, a small chair and two wall lights operated separately from the bed and wall.
2 Single/Twin Beds. This bedroom is situated on the second floor,(European). It has tiled flooring, built in wardrobes, chester drawers with a dressing mirror, a bedside table, a small chair and two wall lights which are operated from the bed and wall.
1 Single/Twin Bed. This bedroom is situated on the ground floor. It has tiled flooring, a freestanding wardrobe, chester drawers, a wash basin and a bathroom cabinet.
Bathroom 1 has shower, one basin and bidet.
Bathroom 2 has toilet and no basin.
Bathroom 3 has toilet and no basin.
The house is in a an old part of the village and is what the French describe as a "Maison de Village".
There are buildings immediately opposite. Looking along the street to the south, the road widens and a fountain is incorporated in this. A restaurant and trees can also been seen. To the north there is a small square with a local bank.
The old buildings give a touch of character to the surroundings.
8 electric convector heaters in the house - a radio/cd/tape player and a separate portable radio/tape player - TV is on terrestial French services + some satellite English programs. TV & video operate on PAL & SECAM systems.
We have English Language videos and a well stocked library, fiction and information books of the area.
No air-conditioning. The house has thick outside stone walls, which keep the it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. We have electric fans, which help to keep it more comfortable when it is hot.
Capestang is a delightful village, well liked by visitors but not spoiled by the effects of tourism - it is a a great place to unwind.
The cottage is about 500 metres from Le Canal du Midi. An excellent area for evening walks.
We will expect guests to pay the costs of any telephone charges at the same rate that we have to pay to France TeleCom for calls and line rental. Telephone number available on request.
• Airports:
1. Carcassonne - Approx 80kms or 1 hour
2. Perpignan - Approx 80kms or 1 hour
3. Montpellier - Approx 90kms or 1 hour
4. Nimes - Approx 120kms or 1.5 hours
Trains:
1. Beziers - Approx 15kms or 20 mins
2. Narbonne - Approx 18kms or 20 mins
• Shopping and Dining: can be reached by walking for 5 minute(s). The cottage is close to the village centre, where there are local shops, two bars and a large church around the main village square, about 5 minutes amble away.
There are various restaurants in the village, the nearest of which is about 100 metres and there is a boulangerie even closer.
On the outskirts of the village there is an "Intermarché" supermarket.
• A vehicle is required to drive (about 25 minutes) to the nearest ocean beach.
A vehicle is required to drive (about 25 minutes) to the nearest lake.
There are various beaches about 25 to 30 kms away, (about 20 to 30 minutes driving time), the nearest of which is Valras Plage. It has fine sands and has been "landscaped" to make safe areas for children. There is also a childrens' play ground. The water temperature gradually raises to the low 20°C during the season.
Narbonne Plage is often used by windsurfers.
20% of the rent is required to complete the booking (balance due 30 days in advance). A refundable security/damage deposit (amount to be discussed with the owner) is required. If you cancel anytime, payments (less 20%) are refunded if the unit is re-rented.
Owner accepts payments by: PayPal
With paypal payments are to be transfered into GB pounds or Euros and the cost of such transfer is 2.9%.
*Please note that the above policies relate to the Owner's portion only.
• Smoking is allowed.
• Children are allowed.
• Check in after 4:00PM and check out before 10:00AM.
• Dogs are allowed but must be approved by the Owner. A deposit/fee of 50.00/pet will apply.
• There is no specific quiet time policy, though guests are asked to be respectful of any neighbours.
• Housekeeping is provided prior to arrival and after departure. No housekeeping is provided during a stay.
• Housekeeping is provided prior to arrival and after departure.
