Location: Ventenac-en-minervois, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe (Ventenac en Minervois - 10 miles from Narbonne)
Accommodations: Home, 6 Bedrooms + Den, 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 16)
Chateau Ventenac sits majestically above the Canal du Midi, with panoramic views over the fields of the Minervois wine-growing region and to the hills of Corbieres and the Pyrenees beyond. There has been a chateau on this site for more than a thousand years.
The current house was built just over a hundred years ago and while it is equipped for all the luxuries of twenty-first century life the chateau and its beautiful grounds retains an elegant period charm. The English owners have recently restored part of this 19th century stone castle to create a comfortable family home.
The house will comfortably accommodate 14 adults (plus 2 small children) in 6 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms .
This part of the Minervois wine growing area is close to fabulous beaches and is ideally situated for exploratory trips to the historic towns and villages of the Languedoc. While there are plenty of local attractions the auto route is only 15 minutes away, making it easy to take more adventurous day trips.
Château Ventenac self catering accommodation details:
Our beautiful Chateau is fully equipped for 14 people. The large traditional French kitchen has everything you might need including a starter pack of kitchen/bathroom supplies. The dining hall has a refectory style dining table for 14. The drawing room provides a cool oasis with comfortable sofas and chairs. There is a smaller sitting room with a TV/ video , DVD, and CD players. There is also wireless internet access.
The first floor bedrooms are large with fabulous south facing views and ceiling fans and are all en suite. All rooms have superbly comfortable beds with crisp cotton sheets.. These rooms are beautifully and traditionally decorated with polished original oak parquet floors and spectacular fireplaces.
Top floor bedrooms share two fully equipped family bathrooms.
The accommodation is very flexible and there are extra single beds for children. The rooms are fully equipped to make sure you have everything you need.
Outside there is a wisteria shaded balcony, a large terrace with tables, chairs and parasol, steps lead down to the beautiful gardens which are being lovingly restored to their former glory. There are many shady spaces with garden furniture and hammocks for relaxing and reading. At the bottom of the garden is the pool (8 metres by 4 metres) with sun loungers, chairs and tables and a lovely shady pergola. Steps lead down to a private lockable wrought iron entrance gateway leading onto the Canal du Midi (and only 50yds from the Vente de Vin where the local wine costs 2 euros for a litre!).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer (3) : The well equipped laundry room is in the cellar
- Dryer (3) : in basement laundry room
- Linens Provided: For a two week stay our housekeeper will leave spare sheets for you to change the beds as you wish.
- Off Street Parking: Visitors park in the Chateau courtyard where there is plenty of space
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: In Chateau courtyard
- Wood Fireplace: In the downstairs drawing room
- Beds
- King Bed (4) : Our large beds are European King size = 160 cm
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : 4 of the rooms have single beds as well as king size beds
- Crib: available on request only
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: UK Freeview channels
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): TV connected to DVD player for watching movies
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool: Situated at the bottom of the garden the pool is 8m x 4m with a full depth deep end.
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Our french style kitchen has large range type cooker, two large fridges, one of which is an American style with ice maker. Kitchen is fully equipped to cook for up to 20 people.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher (2) : we have two dishwashers
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: ask for details. American chef from San Francisco living locally may be available to cook on request.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: The terrace is down some steps from the kitchen and has glorious views over the canal du midi and the vineyards.
- Balcony: Wisteria clad shady space for sitting and watching the world go by!
- Gazebo: Next to the swimming pool this shady decked area is a very relaxing place to sit with a good book or a glass of wine!
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Chateau Ventenac sits beside and overlooks the Canal du Midi. watch the boats go by or maybe hire one yourselves.
- Mountain View: On a clear day we have wonderful views of the Pyrenees mountains
- Communications
- Telephone
- Computer: rather old, rather slow but guests are welcome to use it to check emails etc
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Broadband wireless access is available
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly: Please bear in mind that there are lots of steps at Chateau Ventenac and small children will need to be supervised
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
Currency accepted GB pounds
May 8th to July 3rd 2009 = £2200
July 4th to September 4th = £2750
September 5th to 30th October 2009 = £2200
31st October to 18th december 2009 = £1800
19th December 2009 to January 2010 = £2200
Courses held in Painting, Reiki,French Immersion, wine tasting and Cookery
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
We bought Chateau Ventenac in 2004 and it was a bit of a wreck in need of much love. We spent 2 years renovating it and it is now a really comfortable second home. I run the rental business myself as I think it is very important for our visitors to have a personal experience. Ispend about 5 months of the year in France and just love this part of the world.
Why the Owner Chose Ventenac-en-minervois
Fantastic location on the canal...Fantastic weather.....great local wine....lots to see and do locally
Property Photos
- Chateau Ventenac seen from gardens and pool - France Vacation Home Rental
- Chateau as seen from River Aude - France Vacation Home Rental
- One of the first floor bedrooms - France Vacation Home Rental
- Drawing Room
- View from Chateau balcony in early spring
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