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Sleeps 8+infants in 4 double bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms |
 | There is a large (12 x 7 metre) swimming pool in a partly walled garden with a barbeque, parasols and sun beds. There are wide roman steps ideal for babies and toddlers to sit on and splash about. The pool is not heated. |
 | Kids DVDs, ride-ons, soft toys and general toys provided in the communal playroom |
 | Mini guests are free to roam the large and safe garden. They'll find bicycles, a sandpit, toddler-friendly swings, slide, treehouse and a trampoline. |
 | The estate is home to two ponies, hens, ducks, cats and dog |
 | There's a large communal play room with baby/toddler books, kids DVDs, ride-ons, soft toys and general toys, as well as table tennis and badminton |
 | Beach bums and water sports enthusiasts will enjoy the sand-fringed 600-hectare La Montbel - 10-20mins drive |
 | Baby gear provided includes: wooden cots x 2 (more on request), Highchair x 2, Stairgates, Baby Bath, Steriliser, Hand Blender, Sippy Cups/Plastic crockery, plastic cutlery, |
 | Up to 3 x cots and 2 x highchairs can be provided |
 | Babysitting can be arranged on request with several days notice. |
 | A pre-arrival shopping service is provided along with a fresh bread delivery service three times a week. |
 | Private and sheltered, stone terrace planted with flowering and aromatic shrubs. There is a table and chairs and BBQ. |
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 15:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 33%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 8 + cot-sleeping infants
Domaine de Malcintat is a beautifully renovated country estate featuring three self-contained residences each sharing a lovely outdoor pool (unheated), small playroom and three hectares of beautiful landscaped gardens. The estate boasts lovely views of rolling farmland and the Montagne Noir beyond, with the spectacular peaks of the Pyrenees rising to the south. It is just three kilometres outside the pretty village of Fanjeaux, 25 minutes drive from the famous walled city of Carcassonne, and 10 minutes from the picturesque medieval town of Mirepoix, with its market and restaurants.
The Olive House sleeps 8 in 4 double bedrooms of which 3 have ensuite shower rooms and the fourth, which is downstairs, has use of its own separate shower room. There's a fully fitted kitchen with all mod cons, and door opening onto the garden with views towards the pool. There is a separate dining room and a large sitting room, TV, Hi-Fi and DVD player, with beautiful uninterrupted views of the surrounding farmland through its french windows. Outside, the Olive House has its own private and sheltered, stone terrace planted with flowering and aromatic shrubs. There is a table and chairs and BBQ. Beyond the terrace there is a large communal lawn area, an orchard and the swimming pool which guests have use of.
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The very charming and well preserved medieval town of Mirepoix is just 10 minutes away by car and crammed with pretty shops, useful services (banks, pharmacies, doctors etc.) and family-friendly cafes (esp. wood-fired pizzas at Pizzeria la Maniguette) and bistros. A trip to the Monday morning market which fill the town square and the cathedral forecourt, is not to be missed, neither is the annual puppet festival, which takes place in the first week of August, or the Jazz festival in April.
Beach bums and water sports enthusiasts will enjoy the sand-fringed 600-hectare La Montbel (10-20mins drive), whilst the Mediterranean beaches can be reached in just over an hour. The incredible La Cité at Carcassonne is only a 25-minute drive away and, during the winter months, the family-friendly ski station of Mont d’Olmes about an hour away.
Food lovers should not miss the opportunity to book a babysitter and visit the restaurant at the nearby Abbaye-Chateau de Camon, which, although reasonably priced (approx 40Euros for 4-courses) is highly acclaimed and has seating in the wonderfully atmospheric cloisters in the summer. Also highly recommended is the restaurant at the vineyard of Domaine Gayda.
Nearest Medical Facilities: Doctor (English speaking) 10 mins, Hospital 20 minutes, Dentist 20 mins
Getting There: Flights - Carcassonne’s 'Salvaza' Airport is within 40-mins (served by Ryanair), Toulouse 'Blagnac' Airport is 1 hour away ( British Airways, EasyJet, Jet2.com & Flybe). By Rail: Take the Eurostar to either Paris or Lille and take the TGV to Toulouse. There is also a sleeper train from Paris to Carcassonne.
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Past Guest Ratings: * (2 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards:
We stayed at the Olive House and had a fantastic time- the whole place is comple...
We stayed at the Olive House and had a fantastic time- the whole place is completely safe and child friendly which meant we could relax completely- especially when relaxing in any of the many hammocks that can be found all over the place! The owners make the place even more special with their warm welcome and would absolutely book a holiday there again.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
Beautiful, quiet location and superb pool. Very friendly owners. An excellent ho...
Beautiful, quiet location and superb pool. Very friendly owners. An excellent holiday.
Overall Experience Rating: 80%
Beautiful, quiet location and superb pool. Very friendly owners. An excellent ho...
Beautiful, quiet location and superb pool. Very friendly owners. An excellent holiday.
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Because the Malcintat is easy accessible and a perfect point of departure for experiencing the area in winter as in summer. We love the quiet evenings in our beatiful garden we appreciate so much and the sound of frogs and birds mixing with childrens play and laughter in the day!
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Because they have the place to run and play, and swim and climbe and jump! And because there are plenty of nice places to go picnicing and bicycling in the area.
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