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Overview
Description
Villa Tamaris is five minutes walk away from the centre of the village of Durban Corbières near Narbonne and Perpignan and 30 mins drive from the glorious beaches of the Mediterranean. It is a short drive from the airports of Carcassonne, and Perpignan , a little further to Béziers, Toulouse, Montpellier and Girona [Northern Spain]The villa has a stunning panoramic view over the beautiful Corbières Hills that stretch from the Mediterranean to the Spanish border and are steeped in Cathar history.
The area has long hot summers and mild winters with a wealth of castles, ancient monasteries, medieval cities and beautiful beaches.
Villa Tamaris is a few minutes' walk from the centre of the lovely village of Durban Corbières with a supermarket, boulangerie, bank, pharmacy, restaurant, bar and several wine caves. There is an organic wine producer a couple of minutes' walk away! The wines are excellent and very good value.
The villa is equipped to a very high standard with a brand new contemporary kitchen and new furniture.
The kitchen is equipped with: Electric hob and oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, electric kettle, cafetiere, Nespresso machine, Ninja air fryer, toaster and many other conveniences.
The living area is comfortably appointed and is complete with TV (for use with attached Firestick). Double French sliding doors open out onto a large patio surrounding the private swimming pool, barbeque and outdoor seating area, which are south facing, sunny all day and not overlooked.
The dining area is part of the overall open plan living space with a large dining table, 6 chairs and is fully equipped with crockery, glassware, utensils and a stunning view of the Cathar castle which is lit up at night.
Bathrooms
The upstairs bathroom services the master bedroom and is equipped with shower, WC and handbasin. The downstairs bathroom services the twin bedroom and is similarly equipped.
Bedrooms
Upstairs in this lovely two bedroomed villa is the master bedroom. This pretty double bedroom has substantial (fitted) wardrobe space and wonderful views across the village and hills
Downstairs there is a twin bedroom with views across the hills and an ensuite bathroom.
Outside
Villa Tamaris is equipped with its own 7.5mx3.5m private pool, which is not overlooked. A large patio surrounds the pool with a seating area and BBQ. the side garden has lavender, rosemary and oleander planted.
Restaurants
Eating out is a gastronomique delight with restaurants varying from a three-star Michelin in Fontjoncouse to local restaurants proving exceptional cuisine at reasonable prices
Resort description
Visitors can immerse themselves in the ancient history of the area. Medieval castles like Chateau Queribus and Chateau Peyrepertuse sit high on mountainous outcrops commanding the area around them. The beautiful walled city of Carcassonne is a must to visit as are the monasteries at Lagrasse and Fontfroide. This area is Cathar country and historians will find a wealth of history to savour and enjoy. Nearby Narbonne and Beziers have a wonderful array of shops and fresh food markets. Just 15-20 minutes away is the lovely town of Sigean with its highly rated African Reserve. the nearest beaches of La Franqui and Leucate are only 30 minutes away by car with beaches which stretch for miles and safe swimming in the Mediterranean waters.
Windsurfing and other maritime pursuits are also available.
There are lovely seafood restaurants along the promenades. Horse riding, golf, tennis and sailing are all within easy reach and the local hills are criss-crossed with delightful paths for hill walking. The Villa is an ideal base for skiing and winter sports for those who wish to travel to the Pyrenees skiing resorts and the famous principality of Andorra.
Wine in the Languedoc is fast becoming an important wine region and a tour round the region and the locality offer to the Chateau and Caves/cooperatives offer exceptional quality and affordable prices.
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 x Single Beds
21 Reviews
Leave ReviewBeautiful setting
By Paddy Downton on 20-Sep-2025Exactly as described. Beautiful views of the town, the castle and the hills, yet completely private. Comfortable for four - very comfortable for 2!
Fantastic week in a fantastic Villa
By The Roper family on 26-Jul-2025We loved everything about our stay at Villa Tamaris! The Villa is fantastically located for short walks into the village to visit the bakery, local restaurants or small supermarket. The Villa is a great place to unwind with lazy days by the pool and at night sitting out enjoying a bbq and admiring the view. We will definitely return….5/5 from all of us!
Very comfortable villa
By David & Cathy on 12-Jul-2025Our stay at Villa Tamaris was really enjoyable. The house was very well equipped and comfortable with everything we needed. The pool was perfect for cooling off and our granddaughters spent a lot of time simply enjoying themselves in it. The location was peaceful with a fantastic view of Durban Corbiere and the surrounding hills with easy access to nearby beaches (La Franquie Plage is fantastic). As it was very hot during our stay we did wonder if air conditioning might have enabled us to keep the villa cooler in the evenings, but overall we would be happy to stay again.
Excellent place to stay
By Karen and Jon on 05-Jul-2025Lovely villa, well equipped and in a fabulous location.
Another stay in this stunning location
By Bev and Mark on 21-Jun-2025This was our 2nd stay at Villa Tamaris. Because we loved it so much the first time we had to go back to explore more of the area and enjoy those stunning views. The pool and back garden are private and well maintained. The villa is clean, contemporary and comfortable. It’s an easy walk down to Durban to buy bread, groceries, have a coffee or a beer. The little back streets up to the castle are delightful to walk around. We found lots of walking and running routes locally through the vineyards which are well marked and colour coded. There are some lovely drives along quiet, winding roads if you want to explore local wine producers - our favourite cooperative is in Embres et Castelmaure but there are several locally to try out! The owners are helpful and a delight to communicate with. We hope to return again in the future.
Fantastic place to stay
By Jackie on 17-May-2025We booked based on the description, photos and reviews and it was even better than we expected! Fantastic views from the bedroom and poolside, and everything you need for a comfortable, relaxing stay. Durban Corbieres itself is great, with lovely walks and friendly restaurants plus a supermarket, and it's easy to drive out to other places. We loved Fontfroide Abbey, Les Halles at Narbonne and Carcassone. But we also loved just chilling by the pool! Gareth is great with communication and Jeanne and Dave, the caretakers, gave us a friendly welcome and were available for any questions we had. All in all would highly recommend and would happily return.