Alet-les-Bains, France
ABOUT
Villa Florence is tucked into the ridgeway of the village of Alet-les-Bains, its elevated position gives it wonderful views over one of the prettiest villages in France. This magical, timeless village and its mountain views can be enjoyed from the veranda, kitchen, lounge and garden. There are outside terraces and inside spaces to practice yoga set in the magnificent landscapes.
The Villa is situated on the Route de Saint Salvayre, it's split level and the terraced garden has a myriad of spaces to enjoy. The large pool brings tranquility and is framed with mature trees and flowers, it is positioned to enjoy the sun all day long. Parasols and loungers surround the large pool. The pool terrace has a summer kitchen, facilities and refreshment area, ideal for outdoor gatherings.
It’s a peaceful place to retreat with local roman baths, the river Aude, spiritual historical sites, and the wonderful landscape of the Midi-Pyrenees, ideal for restorative breaks. Villa Florence is well positioned for walking and cycling routes across Aude and its festivals of Limoux, Rennes-le-Chateau. Views of the snow-capped mountains of the Pyrenees can be enjoyed as you walk the road from the Villa to Saint Salvayre.
RETREAT TO THE VILLA
Retreats to Villa Florence work well for between 5 and 10 guests, it has 5 bedrooms. Pause in the timeless tranquility of Alet-les-Bains, and escape into the magnificent landscape of Aude in the Midi-Pyrenees. The Villa has many private spaces to take time out and many places to come together.
THE VILLA
5 Bedrooms
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Master bedroom, Super-king bed (with ensuite)
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Twin bedroom (family bathroom adjacent)
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Garden room master bedroom with King bed, (with ensuite) doors leading to garden
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King bed with views across the garden (private bathroom)
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King bed with ensuite
Pool, summer kitchen and terrace
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Private pool
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Loungers, lounge cushions, parasols
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Gated pool for family safety
Veranda
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Views across the medieval village and abbey
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Seating and dinning for 10
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Covered and integral to the Villa
Garden
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Dining tables and parasol on the top garden by the fruit trees overlooking the valley
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Elevated rock garden with small bistro table and chairs
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Bistro table and chairs by the pool olive tree
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Bench by the fruit trees, and outside the studio
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Terrace at the bottom garden with table and chairs for dining
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Gravel terrace for boules or the outdoor ping pong table
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South facing
5 Bathrooms (3 ensuites)
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Family bathroom (ground floor)
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Large family shower room with double washbasins (upper ground floor)
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Ensuite to master bedroom (upper ground floor)
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Ensuites to two further bedrooms
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Outside loo adjacent to the summer kitchen and poolside shower
Studio
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Yoga and relax room
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Rattan chairs and sofas, cool room overlooking the medieval village
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Large table (converts to pool table)
Kitchen
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Open plan large sociable kitchen with seating and dinning for 10
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Central island and kitchen stools
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Views across the valley and medieval town
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Double doors out onto the covered veranda
Utliity
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Washing machine, dryer and ironing board (and iron)
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Extra kitchen facilities
ALET-LES-BAINS
Alet-les-Bains, Aude and in the L’Occitaine region is a small village steeped in history with a medieval Abbaye and Cathedral, thermal mineral springs found by the Romans 2000 years ago, is situated on the river Aude with local activities including canoeing, and is short distance from the wine making region of Limoux, Rennes le Chateau, and the historic town of Carcassonne.
