Mansion House

This delightful manor house is set on the edge of a pretty village surrounded by the charming vineyards of the department of Aude in the heart of Languedoc. A grand and sympathetically restored property ideal for multi generational groups looking for a relaxed stay with private pool and good quality accommodation. Built in 1830 as a show of influence for the wealthiest local landowner and wine producer in the area, Mansion House is spacious and its flexible accommodation offers different rates for groups of up to 14, 16 and full occupancy of 18 guests. The property has retained plenty of original character and has been thoughtfully decorated by the current interior designer owners who live privately adjacent and are on hand if required. 

The property is set over four levels, the lower ground floor houses a superb kitchen, an 'honesty wine cellar', games room and cinema room with fridge and sofas for enjoying films, Netflix and sporting events.
The raised ground floor level boasts a grand hall, dining room and spacious living room, and bedrooms are located over the three floors.

Outside is a courtyard, large garden, and heated swimming pool area offering an abundance of privacy and relaxation opportunities. The imposing main façade is of quarried sandstone with a curved stone balustrade and staircase rising to the front terrace – a very popular spot for apéritifs, overlooking the front courtyard. There is a private all weather outdoor dining area for up to 17 people and summer kitchen as well as barbecue area. The large garden is enclosed with a small shallow brook running through the bottom of the garden with all kinds of fish, offering opportunities for a line and hook or a bucket for the younger guests and just over the road are two public tennis courts; the owners provide a selection of racquets and balls!

It's a short walk to the village of Canet where you will find a small selection of shops including a boulangerie and grocers as well as a pizza restaurant and weekly market. A larger supermarket can be found in Lézignan-Corbières (10km) and opportunities for tasting and purchasing wine are numerous! We recommend a stroll along the Canal du Midi which is a few minutes' drive away for walks and bike rides along its tree lined towpaths.
The Mediterranean coast is a half hour drive with easy access to Narbonne Plage (34km) and Gruissan (35km). If the beaches are too crowded in mid summer there is a family friendly lake nearby in Homps with café, lifeguard and plenty of free parking. Narbonne (15km) itself has very pretty tree lined streets, great shopping and numerous eating opportunities in a variety of restaurants to suit all tastes. World renowned and majestic as ever, Carcassonne (45km), a UNESCO World Heritage site, is well worth a day trip: keep an eye out for frequent events and festivals that take place throughout the year. If this was not enough the Spanish border is just over an hour's drive (104km); Figueres (129km) in Spain and Collioure (109km), still on the French side, make for interesting days out. The property can be accessed by a variety of airport options: Carcassonne (54km), Béziers (57km), Perpignan (76km), Toulouse (148km), Nîmes (163km), Montpellier (114km).