£2500 - £3100
(€2912 - €3611)
Per property per week
Country house, sleeps 12, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Christopher Elwes
(Advertising since October 2002)
Tel: + 44 (0)7795410346
Please mention French Connections.
Outstanding House with Pool and Wonderful Views
Le Moulin is our home and we live here for almost 6 months of the year and so we have a vested interest in ensuring that it is very comfortable and well equipped!
We only let the house for a few weeks each year
The property has fantastic 360 degree panoramic views with the Pyrenees clearly visible in the distance. There are two former windmills, one of which has been converted to a private bedroom and bathroom. The remaining five bedrooms and four bathrooms are in the main house. There is a private heated swimming pool and a fantastic covered hangar (open barn) attached to the main house and overlooking the pool. Off the Hangar is a summer kitchen/dining room.
The Hangar is the focal point for Summer days providing a large shaded area for eating, drinking or relaxing or playing ping pong. It overlooks the heated swimming pool so you can choose to sit in the sun or shade without being separated from the action.
Above all the house is a family home with light and airy welcoming rooms furnished to the highest standards.
GROUND FLOOR
- Entrance Hall.
- Kitchen - fantastic new kitchen fitted in 2018, electric hobs and two ovens, dishwasher, fridge, microwave etc. French doors to south facing terrace.
- Inner Hall with WC and washbasin. The clothes washer and tumble dryer are also here. Store for drinking glasses and all guide books, maps etc.
- Master Bedroom ensuite bathroom, with large bath, WC ,basin and separate shower cabinet and a small dressing room with additional basin. This is a private and quiet room away from the other bedrooms. A large room with double bed and French Windows opening onto west facing terrace.
- Drawing Room - This is a large bright room with huge fireplace at far end. The French windows to north and south side provide fantastic views and a flow of air on hot days. Comfortably furnished with sofas and chairs and a card table and chairs. There is Satellite television, a backgammon table and several other board games.
FIRST FLOOR
All the south facing bedrooms have stunning views to the Pyrenees (the north facing room does not do too badly for views either). They all have hanging space, bedside tables and lamps, chests of drawers etc.
Landing: Office area -. Desk with Telephone
- Bedroom 2 (south facing) - double bed, ceiling fan above; ensuite Bathroom 1 - with large bath and separate shower , WC, basin and shaving point.
- Bedroom3 (south facing) - twin bedded room, with ceiling fan above beds
- Bathroom 3 - across the passage from Bedroom 3, with 160cm bath with shower over, WC, basin and shaving point.
- Bedroom 4(south facing) - twin bedded room, with ceiling fan above beds
- Bedroom5 (north facing) - smallest room with 2 full length bunk beds.
- Bathroom4 - with shower cabinet, WC basin and shaving point.
THE MOULIN, BEDROOM 6
- Situated a few yards from the main house the Moulin bedroom provides complete privacy. You enter up a few steps into the bathroom with large oval double bath, WC and basin. A chest of drawers and hanging area is also here.
Up a circular staircase to the bedroom with double king size bed, dressing table and bedside tables and double doors to panoramic views. This is a cosy and romantic suite, but not for those with walking difficulties.
OUTSIDE
The property has fantastic 360 degree panoramic views with the Pyrenees clearly visible in the distance.There is a private heated swimming pool and a fantastic covered hangar (open barn) attached to the main house and overlooking the pool.
THE HANGAR AND SUMMER ROOM
The Hangar is a large barn, open on the North/South sides. The high roof combined with the open sides ensures that even on the hottest days the Hangar provides a cool shaded oasis . There are two large sofas and several other comfortable chairs and a large dining table that will seat 12 as well as a small table for young children. There is also a full size ping pong table.
The Hangar overlooks the heated swimming pool which is about 10 metres long with a good shallow end and Roman steps, ideal for young children.The pool is 'fenced off", although not sufficiently to be designated child-proof, but there is also an electric safety cover which complies with the stringent French laws. The pool is totally private and not overlooked. There are six loungers and plenty of other comfortable chairs between the pool and Hangar.
The Hangar is perfect for eating on hot summer days. Everyone is comfortably shaded and there is usually a gentle breeze blowing through. The large glass table will seat 12. There is also a small table for young children.
For the evenings the roof lighting provides good background light and there are plenty of candles.
On the far side of the Hangar is the Summer Room which has a Fridge, a drinks fridge, a dishwasher and sink and a full set of eating and drinking ware
For cooking there is a single electric hob and a choice of a large charcoal or a gas barbecue.
The Summer Room also has another large dining table which will seat twelve using the extension provided. It is a wonderful room for dinner in May and October when it can be a bit cold for dinner outside.
The grounds are extensive, with lots of places you can get away to private hammocks. There is a large trampoline, a challenging climbing frame, croquet, giant chess and ample room for kick abouts etc. For younger children there is a small Wendy House. For golfers there is a challenging pitch and putt onto an artificial green.
The grounds are very private, but the property is not isolated, with the village of Sales sur L'Hers only 4km away providing a small supermarket, a butcher, chemist, doctor, dentist and tobacconist.
FACILITIES
WiFi internet is available through the house and Hangar.
Bed linen, towels, sun beds, etc are included in the price, as is maintenance for the pool and gardens, and a maid who will clean weekly. Swimming towels are not provided
Le Moulin is situated in glorious open country with 360 degree views. To the south the Pyrenees are clearly visible and on a clear day present a magnificent backdrop.
The house and grounds are quiet, peaceful and very private. However the house is not isolated, the small hamlet of Sainte Camelle is at the bottom of the hill and the village of Salles sur l'Hers is a few minutes' drive. There are good local shops in Salles and the major shops and supermarkets in Castelnaudary are only 20 minutes away
There is masses to do in and around the area:
GOLF: There are two good courses within about 45 minutes of the house,at Carcassonne and at Toulouse. There are two other courses within about an hour of the property.
WATER SPORTS
The Lac de la Ganguise is a 15 minute drive from the house. Sailing dingys, paddle boards, pedallos and canoes can be hired by the hour. In July and August the Ecole Francaise de Voile provide 5 half day courses.
Water Skiing is available at BRAM, about 30 mins away
WALKING: There are two easy 40 minute loops from the house and for the more adventurous there are any number of marked trails similar to our footpaths. You can walk for miles and miles, enjoying the breathtaking scenery.
GO KARTING: Just west of Carcasonne on the D33 Route de Bram (behind the airport) is the WinKart track, a looping 1km circuit where karts of various sizes are available for hire.
SKIING at Axe les Thermes is just over an hour away.
HISTORY: The world famous walled city of Carcassonne is about 50 minutes away and most of the best Cathar castles are within an hour's drive.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Salles Sur L'Hers About 4 Kms.
Nearest supermarket: Small One In Salles . Large Ones 18 Kms,away
Nearest market: Castelnaudary, 18kms
Nearest pharmacy: Salles Sur L'Hers
Nearest bar: Salles Sur L'Hers
Tourist information:
Salles Sur L Hers on the map
Property 3744 – Nearby place of interest
How to get to Le Moulin
Carcassonne and Toulouse airports are both within easy reach of the house, being just under an hour away, although the rush hour traffic around Toulouse can cause delays.
We are about a ten hour drive from Calais
Access options
Airport pickup available, Car Essential, No public transport available
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Carcassonne [CCF]
Property type | Country house (Self-catering) |
Bathrooms | 5 |
Bedrooms |
3 double bedroom(s) 3 twin bedroom(s) 1 additional bed(s) 2 cot(s) |
Occupancy | 12 |
Suitability | Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Non-smoking |
Linen | Provided |
Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Fridge, Cooker, Ironing facilities, Tumble dryer, Washing machine, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Combination microwave |
Internal facilities | CD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Internet access (broadband), Owner not on site, Telephone, TV, Weekly maid service, Fans in rooms, Central heating (oil), Hairdryer, Board Games, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, Tea/Coffee making facilities |
External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Heated Pool |
Activities nearby | Bird Watching, Boating, Cycling, Go karting, Golf, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Rambling, Sailing, Sightseeing, Skiing, Table tennis, Tennis, Water skiing, Water sports |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 12th April 2023
Available | Booked/Unavailable |
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Accommodation rental period | Price |
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04 May 2024 – 27 September 2024 |
£3100 Per property per week
(€3611 / $3924) |
28 September 2024 – 26 October 2024 |
£2500 Per property per week
(€2912 / $3164) |
Additional price notes
The price includes everything apart from swimming towels.There is a maid who will clean weekly.
We will offer reduced terms outside the peak Summer period.