This modern eco house for rent long term in South France, comes with 2 bedrooms, a comfortable living room and a large wooden terrace with impressive views towards the Pyrenees. The house was built in 2021 and benefits from high quality insulation which requires little if any heating. The house has large south-facing windows which draw in heat to the house.
The house is located in the small hamlet close to the village of Félines-Minervois and near to the popular Cathar village of Minerve - listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Carcassonne is 35 mins drive and Narbonne is 40 mins. The house has a small plunge pool and low maintenance garden. There is parking for 2 cars.
The house is available for long term rentals between October to April from €800 per month + bills. Minimum stay is normally 2 months.
The house is stylishly furnished inside and comes with high quality fixtures and fittings. The design of the house was based on passive solar heating principles, which requires little or no heating throughout the year.
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The house can be rented on a monthly basis between October to April. In addition to the rent, there is a provision of €100 per month towards the electricity, water and Wi-Fi. Minimum stay is normally 2 months.
Long term rentals (Oct-Apr): from €800 per month + bills, based on a 3 month rental period
If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing base for a few months in the South of France, then this stunning modern property in the hamlet close to Félines-Minervois is an ideal choice. The house is surrounded by some beautiful walks and you will never tire of the views from the terrace towards the snow-capped Pyrenees 80kms in the distance. The nearby village of Rieux-Minervois has a good range of shops, supermarkets and facilities (including a newly built swimming pool). A weekly street market in Olonzac is only 15 mins by car. Carcasonne and Narbonne can each be reached in 40 mins drive and the Mediterranean coast is 50 mins.
The rental is for the entire property. The parking, garden and swimming pool are for the exclusive use of the guests. The rental price includes the linen, towels and end of stay cleaning.
The house is located on the edge of a small hamlet (Camplong) which is 5 mins from the village of Félines-Minervois. In the village of Felines-Minervois, there is a cafe-bar which serves meals and drinks, as well as a local store.
Close to the hamlet there is a small lake (Barrage de Camplong), perfect for wild swimming.
The popular Cathar village of Minerve is close-by and this is listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France.
The local area is called the Minervois and is celebrated throughout France as producing some of the best wines, especially from the vineyards close to the village of La Liviniere.
There is a TGV train station in Narbonne.
The nearest airports to Félines-Minervois are:
Carcassonne airport (30 mins)
Beziers airport (1 hour)
Perpignan airport (1 hour)
Montpellier airport (1 hour 20 mins)
Toulouse airport (1 hour 30 mins)
The hamlet of Camplong is 5 mins from the village of Félines-Minervois. Just a short drive away and you can connect to the D11 main road which runs between Beziers and Carcassonne, with access down to the A61 and A9 motorways.
25% deposit to be paid at time of reservation. The holiday balance and security deposit (€500) to be paid 8 weeks prior to arrival. The security deposit will be returned within 7 days of departure, less any deductions for damage.
Check in after 16.00 on day of arrival. Check out before 10.00 on day of departure.