CHARMING LUXURY 'SPA-LIKE' RETREAT in the winegrowing village of Argens Minervois between Carcassonne & Narbonne. 19th C. cottage minutes on foot to Canal du Midi, restaurants & pub, biking, walking trails, marina, vineyards & olive groves. Many comforts & amenities rarely offered by other rentals: air conditioning, heated pool, deluxe bed, linens, robes & slippers, Shiatsu massage cushion, free wine, aperitifs, snacks, Nespresso coffees, teas, biscuits and more!
The Charming French Cottage is a 850-square foot circa 1870 winegrower's cottage with heated pool, lush garden, sunning/lounging area, outdoor dining terrace and courtyard. Situated in the Minervois wine region, LPC is designed to reflect its viticultural history. The cream-colored walls of the Wine Cottage and Barrel Barn change hue with the glorious South of France light, complementing a ‘harvest’ palette of ochre, red, orange, purple, gold, silver and bronze contemporary and antique furnishings. Floors of modern and antique tiles ground the interesting mix of decorative items of glass, mirror, wood and metal – many of which are vintage winemaking and agricultural items -- adorn the space.
WHY CHOOSE THE CHARMING FRENCH COTTAGE?
• BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: boutique hotel quality-like accommodations with the spaciousness & flexibility of a self-catering holiday home. Perfect for discerning travelers who value EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN, HOSPITALITY & GUEST EXPERIENCE.
• UNIQUE PROPERTY: Lovingly restored 19th Century winegrower's cottage that combine the charm of yesterday with the comforts and conveniences of today.
• SPA LIKE SETTING & EXPERIENCE. Heated pool, lush garden, sunning/lounge areas, multi-jet spa bath, robes, slippers and toiletries. Electronic massage units for relaxing shoulders and neck. Deluxe bedding and linens. Complimentary welcome basket with your choice of wine, serve-yourself spirits bar, and wide selection of Nespresso coffee and Twinings tea with chocolates and biscuits.
• OPEN, LIGHT & AIRY SPACE. The cottage’s open-plan design, vaulted ceilings, ample windows, glass doors, skylights and interior lighting scheme ensures a light and airy space, even in the worst of weather.
• ROMANTIC GETAWAY. Especially at night with the Illuminated pool, garden and courtyard and candlelit multi-jet spa bathtub that changes colors with the touch of a button.
• COOL & REFRESHING IN HOT WEATHER. The entire house, including the bedrooms, has robust air conditioning, which has become a necessity with summer temperatures now reaching in the high 90sF/30sC. Heated pool is available May - September.
• INTERESTING & CONVENIENT LOCATION: The property is in the wine growing village of Argens-Minervois Village, which situated along the banks of the Canal du Midi, a world-heritage site. It's 25-minute drive from historical cities Carcassone and Narbonne. There are many wineries, restaurants, and historic sites, especially Cathar castles and chateaux in the area. Easy access to major highways of A9 and A61. 4.5-hour TGV (fast) train ride from Paris. 1.5-hour drive from international airports in Toulouse and Montpellier. 45-minute drive from Beziers and Carcassone airports with flights from London.
• EXPERIENCED HOST. Paula is an Airbnb SuperHost. She has 15+ years of experiencing designing and operating small luxury rentals in the South of France, Paris, London, San Francisco Bay and Napa Valley, California. Although the Charming French Cottage is new to VRBO family, her other properties have hundreds of 5-star guest reviews other holiday rental websites.
