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Charming cottage with large pool, garden & views of Pyrénées, near Carcassonne

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Exterior
Point of interest
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming cottage with large pool, garden & views of Pyrénées, near Carcassonne

This charming, authentic 2-bed cottage is nestled in the hillside between the medieval village of Montazels and the lively market town of Espéraza in the beautiful Aude Valley, near the Corbières Massif, in the sought-after south-west of France.

The cottage is located within easy walking distance of Espéraza's shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, and famous markets. It boasts a large private swimming pool with a sunny, secluded garden with stunning views over the foothills of the Pyrenees and up towards the pretty hilltop village of Rennes-le-Château. It is perfectly situated for a relaxing holiday in the beautiful Aude Valley. A hidden gem in the South of France that enjoys an average of 300 days of sun per year!

Visit Cathar castles; kayak in the nearby River Aude; eat at some of the region's best restaurants; cook with fresh ingredients bought at the local market, and enjoy the wonderful wine from France's biggest wine region - alongside the famous local Blanquette de Limoux.

Property manager

Fabien & Ben

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 753 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: travel cot and high chair available upon request

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Carcassonne, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Theatre Jean Deschamps - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Le Musée de la Torture de Carcassone - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Château Comtal - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Narbonnaise Gate - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Carcassonne Station - 17 min walk
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brasserie A 4 temps - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Blasco - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Le Longchamp - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie des Platanes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant le 104 - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming cottage with large pool, garden & views of Pyrénées, near Carcassonne have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Charming cottage with large pool, garden & views of Pyrénées, near Carcassonne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage with large pool, garden & views of Pyrénées, near Carcassonne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage with large pool, garden & views of Pyrénées, near Carcassonne?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage with large pool, garden & views of Pyrénées, near Carcassonne located?

This family-friendly Carcassonne cottage is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Tennis Asptt Carcassonne, Theatre Jean-Alary and Maison des Memoires. Canal du Midi and Parc du Père Noël are also within 15 minutes. Carcassonne Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Charming cottage with large pool, garden & views of Pyrénées, near Carcassonne Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
We had a wonderful time in this very pretty and comfortable property. Nice to be able to walk to the local restaurants and shops. But plenty of peace and quiet. Thanks very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday with Teens
Perfect mix of rustic charm and mod cons. Very quiet and private pool area with extra outdoor towels, good parasol and comfy loungers. Useful extra touches like amazing BBQ, sharp knives, bluetooth speaker, mosquito supplies, etc.. Short walk to Esperaza, which is a friendly town with some good bars and restaurants. Thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham K., Bridgwater

Liked: Cleanliness
A great holiday
Excellent in all respects
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacky T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in beautiful setting.
A lovely cottage in a quiet village location. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and cosy lounge. A good sized sunny garden with comfy loungers. A great area for walking, canoeing, historic castles and towns ... cycling for the very fit as it's quite hilly. Spectacular landscape at the base of the Pyrenees, still very green even mid September. Owners have been helpful and prompt to respond to email.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Hannah H.

Loved it!
We loved our stay, the cottage is beautiful, well equipped and very cosy! The garden is lovely and we had a great time eating outside. We definitely recommend staying here, there's many beautiful villages surrounding the area and it is great for a peaceful countryside retreat. The only issue was that the BBQ was dirty and therefore we didn't use it, but this didn't spoil our trip! :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn T.

Relaxing break
This lovely cottage was perfect for a relaxing week away. Delightful garden with plenty of room to sit out and enjoy the sun. Quiet location but within easy reach of local shops. I would recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Iain W.

Quiet, restful and convenient, clean and compact.
We spent two very enjoyable weeks in this cottage. It is small , but very convenient for the two us us. The accommodation was clean, with a bright spacious lounge and good kitchen, equipped with all we needed. Everything worked as intended. The area was new to us but we found it easy to get around and saw lots of nice country and all the tourist stuff we wanted. It was very quiet but there are convenient shops, markets and wine outlets. the garden is smaller than some, but is sunny and well laid out. We did not meet the owners but spoke to them by phone and e-mail and found them attentive, helpful and friendly. The only, minor negative is the welcome pack, which needs updating to reflect some changes (trains no longer run past the railway cottage). We would thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Helen R., England

Peaceful and relaxed holiday cottage and location
We had a lovely week at The Railway Cottage. It is well equipped and has plenty of character. The cottage is located a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk from Esperaza which has plenty of facilities including a good small supermarket, a few boulangerie and cafes. The Sunday market was worth a visit for fresh provisions and Intermarche is very close. And try the Malbec from Anne de Joyeuse, delicious. It was very peaceful relaxing on the terrace, listening to the birds and spotting the very infrequent trains. The garden is crying out for a pool but that may be a consideration for the future. There is a good circular walk up Chemin de Brimort if you like to get in a bit of a daily walk and there are possibilities for longer ones. The whole area is beautiful and changes as you head south towards the mountains. There is plenty to do in the area locally or a little further afield. If you have kids definitely visit the Dinosaur Musee as it is much bigger and more impressive than expected. A most enjoyable stay and relaxed place to be.

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charmantes Ferienhaus in ruhiger Lage
Sehr ruhig gelegenes Haus, das von innen größer ist, als es von außen wirkt. Die Einrichtung trifft einen schönen Mittelweg zwischen Moderne und französischem Charme. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Alles, was man braucht, ist vorhanden. Der Pool ist wunderbar und fast nicht einsehbar. Die Lage in Montazels ist sehr ruhig und das benachbarten Esperaza bietet alles für den täglichen Bedarf. Und die Pyrenäen, aber auch Carcassonne sind nicht weit. Der Vermieter, den wir leider nicht persönlich kennenlernen konnten, war immer erreichbar und sehr bemüht, den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten. Merci beaucoup pour cette magnifique semaine !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

jack m.

Liked: Cleanliness
pas mal
pas mal
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

andré r.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Maison charmante
A quelques détails près, excellent point de départ pour des promenades et visites dans les Pyrénées.

10/10 Excellent

Geneviève T.

Séjour au railway cottage
Nous avons passé une excellente semaine de visites dans la région. De nombreux sites sont facilement accessibles à partir du cottage, bien que Carcassonne-même en soit un peu éloigné. Le cottage est très agréable, cosy et très bien équipé. Environnement très calme tout en étant proche des magasins et des voies de circulation. Nous avons peu utilisé le jardin vu que nous étions en période de canicule et les ventilateurs dans les chambres ont été fort appréciés. Bref, ce fut un séjour bien sympathique. Recommandé!

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric S.

Magnifique endroit calme et confortable
Le Railway Cottage de Montazel est l'endroit parfait pour passer des vacances paisibles en famille ou en couple. La maison, impeccablement tenue est très agréable et complètement équipée tout en gardant un cachet rustique. Nous avons passé deux semaines formidables à nous balader dans tout le département et au-delà. Le jardin et la terrasse sont deux endroits idéaux pour lire, se relaxer et prendre apéritif ou repas. Nous conseillons tout de même de s'y rendre avec un véhicule car toutes les choses à voir et à visiter dans la région sont à certaines distances et les transports en commun ne sont pas légion. Parmi les choses à ne pas manquer : Esperaza et ses marchés, son musée des dinosaures, le resto Paysan en face de l'Intermarché. Le Lac de Quillan, le village de Renne-le-Château, Carcassonne, Limoux et ses caveaux ... La vallée de l'Aude et ses gorges ... Bref, un très beau cottage dans une très belle région. Et comme d'autres avis l'ont déjà mentionné, il ne manque qu'une piscine pour que l'on soit très proche du paradis :) De plus, les propriétaires sont très agréables et font le maximum avec leur gérante locale pour répondre à toute demandes ou envies des résidents ... Bref, à recommander +++ Encore merci pour cette belle parenthèse dans ce superbe cadre. Fred et sa famille
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexa G.

Adorable cottage au calme
Nous avons passé 5 jours fin octobre dans cet adorable cottage. Il est très bien situé, au calme tout en étant proche des commodités (supermarché, boulangerie). Pour ceux qui se posent la question, la voie ferrée passe juste à côté de la maison mais les trois ou quatre trains qui passent dans la journée ne sont absolument pas dérangeants. Les enfants ont même trouvé cela plutôt amusant... La météo étant très clémente, nous avons pu profiter du jardin et de la terrasse pour déjeuner, et même pour dîner. L'intérieur du cottage est très agréable, les pièces sont lumineuses et nous n'avons absolument rien à redire sur la propreté. La cuisine dispose de tous les équipements nécessaires pour pouvoir se cuisiner de bons petits plats avec les produits locaux. Les hôtes sont très gentils, à l'écoute et plein de délicates attentions. Quelques semaines avant notre arrivée, nous avons reçu un pdf explicatif contenant toutes les informations nécessaires pour une arrivée et une installation sans encombres. La clé étant disponible dans un coffre à l'entrée, nous avons pu arriver assez tard le premier jour sans nous soucier de "déranger" quelqu'un pour récupérer la clé. C'est très appréciable... La région de la vallée de l'Aude est magnifique à l'automne et nous avons pu la découvrir avec plaisir. Nous recommandons vraiment ce lieu reposant et chaleureux. Un grand merci à Fabien et Ben de nous avoir permis de passer de très bonnes vacances dans leur joli cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017