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Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.
- House1453 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 5
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 4 nights
Two big bedrooms and bathrooms, large, airy livingroom and wonderful terrace.
Bedrooms
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1
Two spacious, South-facing double bedrooms. One bedroom has a 160 cm bed. The other has two 1 m beds pushed together. Bed-linen is provided. There are blankets and duvets in the winter.
Amenities
Featured
- Heater
- No Smoking
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Satellite or cable
- Internet
- Parking
- Fireplace
- Pets Welcome
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower, tub
- Bathroom 2toilet, shower
- Two bathrooms one for each bedroom. One bathroom has a bath, shower, basin and lavatory. The other has a shower, basin and lavatory.
Safety features
- First-aid kit
- Smoke detectorIn bedrooms and sitting/kitchen/diningroom.
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- RuralCaunes is a small village in the heart of the wine growing region of the Languedoc.It's a three minutes to the bakery, the village square and wonderful restaurant.
- VillageLa Sucre, in the heart of medieval Caunes on a tiny road with beautiful views of the 11th century abbey. Spacious, bright and quiet. Within walking distance of the boulangerie and all other amenities.
- Mountain ViewCaunes is at the base of the Black Mountains. Walk out of the village into the hills. Keep going up into the shady chestnut forests. You won't see a soul. It's heavenly.
General
- TelephoneFree telephone calls to 80 countries as long as calls are made to fixed lines. Calls to mobile phones will cost the same as you usually pay.
- HeatingVery effective heating in each room plus bathrooms. Over-head fans in the sitting-room and on the terrace.
- Linens ProvidedSheets and pillow cases. Towels, both large and small. Table mats, dish cloths, drying up cloths.
- Washing MachineSiemens washing machine
- Clothes DryerSiemens clothes dryer.
- Fireplace. Wood burning stove.
- ParkingOne can drive up to the house to unload the car and then park in various parts of the village all about three minutes away from the house. Parking is free and safe.
- InternetFree and fast WIFI
- Towels ProvidedFluffy white towels. 8 per bathroom. Bath mats.
- Fitness Room / Equipment4 bicycles and helmets, kettle bell, yoga mat. (Yoga and Pilates in the village.)
- Wireless InternetVery fast and reliable.
- Wood StoveThere is a wood-stove in the living-room although the heaters make it unnecessary to use as the heaters provide excellent heating. But it it does give a cheerful atmosphere in the winter.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomOpen plan living room. Two easy chairs and two sofas which are comfortable and pretty. The dining-room table seats 8. The furnishings are a mixture of contemporary and traditional French country.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher12 place settings
- RefrigeratorLarge Electrolux fridge with a separate freezer section.
- StoveElectrolux stove with 3 gas plates, one electric plate and an an electric oven.
- OvenStove with 3 gas hobs, one electric plate and and electric oven with grill, fan etc. Electrolux.
- MicrowaveMoulinex
- Grill
- Coffee MakerKrupps lectric coffee maker which requires filters. Pressoires of different sizes. Brown and white sugar provided.
- Toaster4 slice electric toaster with shelf for croissants. Magimix
- Blender
- Coffee Grinder
- Pantry ItemsMilk bottled water, fresh coffee butter jam to start. Spices salt and pepper oil and vinegar flour and various other items. Use what's there and replace as they finish. Paper towels, cleaning products
- Dishes & UtensilsA generous supply of crockery, cutlery and glassware. Pots and pans. Everything you might need. If it's not there, please let me know. I like you to be able to cook as if you were at home.
- KitchenAs La Sucre is a separate house the kitchen is, of course, for you alone. Open plan kitchen. Central island. Very well equipped, beautifully designed to make cooking and cleaning simple.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 8 people
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningOpen plan kitchen, dining and sittingroom.
Entertainment
- TelevisionEnglish and French TV. Lots of other languages as well.
- Satellite / CableSatellite TV with French and English channels. Many other languages as well.
- BooksA large selection of books, novels, biographies, histories etc including guides and histories of the area. Games and puzzles.
- Music LibraryMostly classical music.
Outside
- Bicycles4 bicycles in good condition, helmets, spare inner tyres, bicycles pumps, water bottles.
- Porch / VerandaSpacious covered terrace with a table and chairs which seats 8 people. Other comfortable chairs with generous cushions People spend most of their time eating and living on the terrace.
- Deck / PatioSpacious covered terrace with a table and chairs which seats 8 people. Other comfortable chairs with generous cushions People spend most of their time eating and living on the terrace. Great barbecue
- Outdoor Furniture
- TennisTennis in the village.
- GolfBrilliant golf course 20 minutes away in Carcassonne. Occasional visitors welcomed. Two other beautiful golf courses about an hour away.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Onsite Services
- Chauffeur
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Children from 5 years old.Children from 5 years old.
Pets allowed - Please ask.Please ask.
No parties/events
No smoking - Only on the terrace. Definitely not inside.Only on the terrace. Definitely not inside.
Max guests: 5 (sleeps up to 4 adults)
Minimum age of primary renter: 6
- Ask before bringing pets.
Hosted by Ingrid Hudson
Ask a questionAbout Ingrid Hudson
I was a documentary photographer in South Africa for many years before coming to our beautiful French village about twenty years ago. Since then I have renovated many houses both for myself and others. Part of the fun has been buying treasures from local markets and brocantes with which to furnish the houses. It was a great way to get to understand the area, learn French and make friends with the people of our village. Since I began renting my houses, of the many, many people who have come to stay with us, 12 couples ( now 15!) have themselves fallen in love with the area and bought houses in and around the village. Be warned!
Ingrid Hudson purchased this House in 2012
Why Ingrid Hudson chose Caunes-Minervois
It has been really satisfying renovating houses in Caunes especially as many had been abandoned. La Sucre had actually fallen down; a lost tooth in a row of lovely stone facades. To renovate it and make it a working part of the village once again has been a great privilege.
What makes this House unique
My son commissioned me to renovate La Sucre for him. We worked together on the design and finishes of the house. My daughter-in-law, a great maker of interesting houses, helped us furnish it. We found old mirrors, pretty crockery and glassware, fabrics and photographs. It has been wonderful building something as beautiful as La Sucre from a tumbled down ruin and, especially, doing it together. It is a house in which we plan to have many happy holidays getting to know the French countryside, the wines and the people. How lucky we are.
- Languages:
- english, french, Afrikaans.