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

Escape to France’s sunny south-west for an unforgettable holiday. Explore medieval villages and savor local wine while enjoying stunning mountain vistas.

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Outdoor pool
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Point of interest
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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 (host has indicated 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 indicated that 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
Property Registration Number 85140207300015

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

  • Pont-Neuf de Carcassonne - 16 min walk
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 17 min walk
  • Aude Gate - 3 min drive
  • Château Comtal - 4 min drive
  • Narbonnaise Gate - 6 min drive

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

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

Daniel B.

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.

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

Stefanie W.

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.

pas mal
pas mal
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graham K., Bridgwater

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

8/10 Good

andré r.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacky T.

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

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!

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

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elley S.

Gorgeous cottage in a great location
Stayed at this cottage for 1 week. Before arriving the owners sent an information pack which was incredibly useful and meant when we arrived at the cottage we could settle in easily and comfortably. The cottage itself was spotlessly clean - each room felt warm and comforting. The location of the cottage was great as it was in a more secluded area (very peaceful) but within walking distance of bars, resturants and shops. Within the cottage was an info pack which contained leaflets of things to do within the surrounding areas which meant that each day we were spoiled for choice with activities! One evening we were slightly cold so asked the owners about heating and the next day the property maneger had put radiators within the bedrooms! Great location, lovely owners, warm and welcoming property- would definitely recommend any of my friends to stay here!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Patrick M.

Une vue imprenable depuis le jardin
Une maison très agréable où il ne manque que la piscine. L'aude offre des paysages magnifiques (les terres rouges ou Nebias) et les chateaux cathares de Peyretpertuse et de Puivert proposent des expériences époustouflantes. Sans oublier des centaines de chemins de randonnée, pour tous les goûts ! Courrez vois Rennes le château que l'on aperçoit depuis la partie supérieure du jardin où il fait bon musarder et regarder les étoiles filantes.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kathryn W.

Magical Area
I spent a lovely week here with a friend in June/July, and we have both been itching to go back ever since. What you cannot see from the photographs is the wonderful view of Rennes le Chateau, that sits on top of the distant foothills. The garden is not overlooked, so you will not be disturbed while you sip your wine and enjoy the scenery. And talking of wine, there is a brilliant winery just 10 minutes walk up the road, Anne le Joyeuse, where Rose and Red can be bought at bargain prices by the litre. Even without a car it was fine to get around using the 1 Euro train or Bus that takes you up and down the Aude Valley. The cottage is cool in the height of summer, and has a well stocked kitchen, with everything that you can possibly need. Would happily recommend it to anyone wanting to explore this magical region.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

Delightful, comfortable cottage in beautiful area
Lovely, comfortable cottage located in a beautiful part of France. The cottage has everything required for an enjoyable stay. The garden is large and well equipped with dining table, chairs, sun loungers and BBQ and several fruit trees. We had many meals al fresco and enjoyed the garden hugely. It is fully enclosed so therefore ideal for children. The region is beautiful, with some lovely historic towns and villages within driving distance and fantastic lake and many rivers in which you are able to swim. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mado B.

séjour reposant et découverte de la région
la maison est claire et chaleureuse, idéale pour s'y reposer et y séjourner avec une famille de 4 personnes, la terrasse avec vue sur le jardin est idéale pour l'apéritif ou un barbecue entre amis. On peut aller au village à pied pour faire quelques courses ou le marché très animé et bien achalandé. La région est très jolie avec de belles ballades à faire!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc A.

Séjour agréable à montazel
La maison est tres confortable, le quartier est tres calme et idéal pour se reposer : on y dors très bien et c'est tellement agréable le reveil avec le chant des oiseaux. A deux pas de l'aude, tres belle région et la visite des chateaux Cathares fera de votre séjour un moment inoubliable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

Lovely cosy cottage
We stayed in this lovely cottage during the half-term holiday to explore the ski resorts in the region. The cottage is cosy and family-friendly and really makes you feel at home. There is plenty of room for a family of four with the 2 bedrooms, the large sunny kitchen and the comfy lounge with its warm wood-burner ideal to sip a drink after a day's skiing! The shops are within close walking distance and we discovered some great local restaurants during the week. Even in late February you can sit outside for an aperitif and admire the. view from the large garden so we can't wait to come back some time in the summer!