Large holiday gîte in Aude

Rental description

A warm welcome from owner Eric to his large country house with a swimming pool located in a vast 24ha (60 acres) biodynamic wine estate! With a hosting capacity for 18 guests and 300sqm living space, this lodging facility can accommodate a large group of friends.

Inside, the gîte comprises of a large comfortable living room with a library corner, a large dining room, an eat-in, fully-equipped kitchen opening onto a terrace, 9 bedrooms (8 double beds and two singles on a mezzanine) with refined cosmopolitan designs, 4 bathrooms (including one with an Italian shower and another with a bathtub), and 4 toilets.

Outside, Eric’s house is surrounded by 400sqm of garden with a shaded pergola terrace, garden lounge chairs, a barbecue and pizza oven, an outside shower and recliners. Enjoy the private 8 × 4 m pool in the summer months!

Sustainability criteria

For over nine years, the owner has been successfully practicing an original form of biodynamic agriculture. This special method champions a return to a balance of crops through natural solutions, and implements processes from Western traditional medicine or naturopathy to the treatment of vines. For instance, the vineyard is treated with essential oils, and sometimes local medicinal plants, which both reinforce the immune responsiveness of the vines. The soil itself is minimally worked, to allow a thriving microorganic life, which is so essential to the balance of the ecosystem.

Flowers and grains are also sown to contribute to a sustainable ecosystem within the vineyard. This ecosystem made of insects, bees, butterflies, birds, as well as worms, ants and microbiological organisms, enables the soil to regenerate according to its own natural rhythm.

As the pioneer of what he dub “naturo-culture” wine production, Eric invite you to come and discover this alternative form of agriculture through a guided tour of the vineyard and a wine-tasting session in the cellar. Walking among the vines, you will discover the specific aspects of this ecosystem, made efficient by vegetal biodynamics that gives the wines their unique taste and good quality. Guests need not worry about receiving headaches.

CO₂ emissions and CO₂ Emissions calculation of Atmosfair

compensate CO₂ footprint

• CO₂ emissions per night / per person 30 kg
• CO₂ emissions at full capacity 540 kg
• Amount of compensation per night / person 1,69 €
• Amount of compensation at full capacity 13,42 €