La F, Lagrasse, Corbieres, Languedoc

Sleeps 14

£5,000 - £16,000 per week

La F is a really special house which has been converted from an old Corbières wine store and is set in 120 acres in one of the most beautiful valleys in the Languedoc.  The surrounding area is real, unspoilt France and offers a wealth of activities, sparkling Mediterranean beaches and the Pyrenees are close-by. Bags down, pour a glass, relax – you’re here. This is simple luxury in real France; do everything or nothing.

The house has been beautifully designed to incorporate both a contemporary look with beautiful antique pieces. The rooms are large and airy and the main reception area has a double height ceiling. However, despite the feeling of space, the house is warm and welcoming and there are a myriad of cosy corners to sit and relax. Underfloor heating and open fires make this a wonderful place to stay during the autumn and winter months.

The living space in the main house runs the full length of the building, from the grandeur of the Salle des Fêtes and the intimacy of the bar, to the open plan, professional kitchen and the comfort of the fumoir cinema space.

Upstairs are four bedrooms with beamed ceilings and en-suite marble bathrooms. Two have baths and all have walk-in showers. The bedrooms are situated around a dramatic atrium, from which the staircase sweeps to the main floor living space.

The other two bedrooms are located in the garden wing by the pool.  Here there is a less formal sitting room which also acts as a games room or a luxurious, casual snug to get away from the crowd.   All bedrooms have satellite television and DVD players.

Outside are landscaped gardens incorporating an all weather tennis court, a large swimming pool and a sheltered courtyard.  There are a variety of terraces surrounding the house providing plenty of options for outdoor living and dining.

There is a further two bedroomed flat off the courtyard that is suitable for extra guests.  Early in 2019 interior designer, Samantha Todhunter, came out to do a makeover of this apartment and the rooms now look absolutely stunning.

Accommodation & Pricing

Price Guide 2021:

Low Season £5,000 per week
Mid Season £12,000 per week
High Season £13,500 per week
Peak Season £16,000 per week
Christmas/New Year £8,000 per week

Sleeps: 14

Main House – Ground Floor:

  • Salle des Fêtes
  • Bar
  • Fumoir/Cinema Room
  • Open plan professional Kitchen
  • Cloakroom

First Floor:

  • 2 Double Bedrooms with ensuite Bathrooms with walk-in showers
  • 2 Double Bedrooms with ensuite Shower Rooms with walk-in showers

Garden Wing:

  • Salle des Jeux/Games Room
  • 2 Double Bedrooms with ensuite shower Rooms

Flat off the Courtyard:

  • Double Bedroom
  • Twin Bedroom
  • Bathroom

Floor Plans

Ground Floor

First Floor

Wing

Services

  • Live-in couple*
  • Cook on request
  • Driver on request
  • 2 local Beauty Therapists offering a range of treatments on request

* The couple live at the rear of the house in their own private section and there is an extra room to accommodate a chef if required

Facilities

  • Swimming Pool 15m. x 8m. Heated and with electric cover
  • All weather tennis court
  • Media Room/Fumoir
  • Games Room
  • Party Room with open fireplace
  • Table Tennis
  • Satellite TV/DVD in all bedrooms
  • WiFi
  • Barbecue
  • Wine and Cooking Courses on request
  • Golf at Carcassonne
  • Canyoning, Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting and Riding
  • Windsurfing, sailing and kitesurfing (Leucate, Narbonne & Gruissan 45 mins)
  • White Water Rafting, Natural Swimming and Lakes (La Bastide en Val lake and waterfalls 15 mins) and River Rapids at Ribaute
  • The Aude is a fantastic area for cycling and the Tour de France passes near to the house each year.  Equipment can be hired and delivered to the house.
  • Walking – the house is surrounded by amazing walks.  Discover the “Cathar Trail” through the Aude and the Corbières Mountains.  Visit enchanting castles at dizzying heights and enjoy the view of the Corbières, the Pyrenees and the sea.

Location

  • 11 km to Lagrasse, one of  “les Plus Beaux Villages de France”
  • 26 km west to Carcassonne (la Cité)
  • 47 km east to Narbonne (beaches)
  • 90 km south east to Perpignan (beaches and airport)
  • 76 km east to Béziers (beaches and airport)
  • 119 km north west to Toulouse (airport)
  • 138 km north east to Montpellier, beaches & airport
  • Skiing 2 hours

Please note that the map is only a general indicator of location

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What Sarah thinks:

“A great, tried and tested house for a holiday with family or friends. Loads to see and do, this is your very own private boutique hotel….I stayed in the pretty bedroom with green striped curtains which had fabulous views.”

Client Reviews:

“A top-to-toe renovation and several years of happy family holidays later, the once termite-infested barn is now one of the most remarkable villas in this part of France. Interiors by London-based designer Samantha Todhunter strike that elusive balance between homeliness and grandeur.”  May 2019 – Sarah Royce-Greensill from the Telegraph

“Simply the most magnificent house in a beautiful spot”

A sumptuous house – so much to see and do.  Bertie the dog is a wonderful host!”

“You have made it very hard to leave – we are coming back next year.”

“What a house!  Couldn’t get enough of the sun and the mountains too.”

“Paradise.  On earth.”

“Nothing prepared me for how amazing this place is. Everything was beyond expectations. Very inspired”