Relax at our peaceful 3 bedroom Gite in Capendu - 15 mins from Carcassonne. A well equipped gite with three double bedrooms on the first floor, one en-suite, one family bathroom with bath. In the ground floor living area, a spacious open-plan space incorporating lounge, kitchen and dining area. With use of a private terrace, shared pool, a well-equipped barn with bikes, air-hockey, ball games, table tennis and plenty of safe space for riding bikes and enjoying al-fresco dining.
The space
In the barn we have plenty of bikes, a kiddies trailer, large building blocks, air-hockey table, table tennis table, beach toys, ball games and nets. All are available to use. We have gas BBQs, an Ooni pizza oven and woodfire Ninja grill.
The heated salt-water pool is accessible to guests of the main house and also the gites on the grounds. For sole occupancy of the estate please do book all properties for the duration of your stay. There is a pool house with large dinning table, plastic crockery, kitchenette, sun loungers and pool toys.
The grounds afford a treasure trove of mature trees, climbing frame and trampolines. From plum to cherry, apple, hazelnut and pomegranate trees, the property invites explorers and the inquisitive! On-site, secure parking included. Excellent Wifi included.
The village of Capendu has a post office, buzzing local cafe (with daily bread deliveries), an excellent butcher (who offers some deli offerings and ready-made dinners) and a local Intermarche.
The gite is located within the grounds of a larger property that overlooks the local Stade - featuring local games of rugby, football, boule and seasonal town events - that are always fun and welcoming! 10 Mins walk from the house is the local wine cooperative, boasting excellent wines from the area at super prices.
During the summer months local food producers come together and offer evenings of food, local wine and music - an excellent experience and family friendly. The town of Capendu has a local pool, medical centre, pharmacy and dental practice. There are convenient short walks around the town of Capendu including a climb to the top of the town church with views over the vineyards and local expanse. Further afield there are walks/cycle rides to the Alaric mountains and picturesque canal du midi. 45 Mins from the Mediterranean coast and the beaches of Narbonne, then Perpignan and 2 hours from Barcelona.
Guest access
Guests are welcome to use and explore the entire estate. We want you to feel at home and are encouraged to explore the grounds including fairy garden and secret den! Please do eat the fruit from the trees, play with all the games and have a holiday to remember.
Anything private will be locked away, please make yourselves at home!