Perfectly placed between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea is the tiny hamlet of Puilaurens. Escape the busy tourist resorts and discover an unknown area of France with it's spectacular backdrop of mountainous peaks. A romantic idyll in a picturesque setting with it's famous Cathar Castle perched high above watching down on you. Wake up to the church bells, the birds singing and the sun pouring through the windows. Enjoy a peaceful breakfast on the balcony - what better way to start the day! Nestling in the foothills of the Pyrenees, this delightful south facing village house backs onto a field with views of the Chateau de Puilaurens. It comfortably sleeps 7 plus a baby, and is an ideal base to explore rural France. There are 3 double bedrooms plus a cot, 1 single bedroom and a double sofabed in the living area. There is a courtyard to the front of the property, ideal for alfresco dining. The River Boulzane runs though the village and offers peace and tranquillity. It is an area of peaks, gorges, valleys and spectacular scenery. Both the Mediterranean Sea and Ski-resorts are about an hour's drive away. Nearby Lapradelle - 1 mile (10-15 minutes walk) has a bakery, bar, restaurant and general stores. Axat, which is a 10 minute drive has more shops and a bank, or take the road cut through the hills to Quillan for a wider range of Restaurants, shops and bars. There are also supermarkets on the road to Perpignan, and hypermarkets at both Perpignan and Carcassonne.