Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

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Pool

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Rivel, Occitanie

Puivert Lake
‪6 min drive‬
Puivert Castle
‪8 min drive‬
Lac de Montbel
‪20 min drive‬
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Escape to this wonderful 2 bedroom villa, a perfect family getaway. Enjoy space and quality in this "home from home" environment. It is set in a secluded small hamlet of 6 houses which is in walking distance from Puivert down a leafy lane with spectacular views of a Cathar castle. There are two acres of gardens adjacent to the villa as well as ten acres of meadow and woodland great for nature lovers.
The pool area is surrounded by meadows and woodland making a perfect spot to relax in the sun listening to the bees and watching the butterflies and humming hawk moths. The saline 10 x 5 metre pool is great for swimming as it is much kinder to skin, the pool has steps for easy access, a ledge around the edge as well as a separate shallow children’s pool. The pool is only shared with us the owners so there is plenty of space for you to enjoy this wonderful space.
The kitchen is spacious and well equipped with a large fridge/freezer, cooker and double sink, everything for the budding gourmet. There are two lovely bedrooms; the main bedroom has a king-size bed with an ensuite bathroom that has both a bath and a separate shower. The second bedroom has twin beds and a shower room. Quality bed linen and towels are provided. The kitchen/dining room has a log burner and the living area has a flat screen TV, there is WIFI, DVD player, CD and IPOD player as well as a small library area with lots of books and DVD’s for your use. The dining area seats 4 very comfortably, in the summer season enjoy eating alfresco on the terrace directly outside the bifold doors of the living area. The terrace is partly covered so you can enjoy alfresco eating not matter what the weather.
We are sorry but due to the steps the property is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Property manager

Kim and Duncan Ward

Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Non smoking in the house

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

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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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rivel

Located in Rivel, this villa is in a rural area. The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth and Lac de Montbel reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and Ax-Bonascre Gondola. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.

Rivel, Occitanie

What's nearby

Quercorb Museum - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Puivert Lake - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
Puivert Castle - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
Lac de Montbel - 20 min drive - 11.7 km
Montsegur Castle - 28 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

Esperaza Station - 24 min drive
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

‪Le-Tresor - ‬15 min drive
‪Camping la Régate - ‬24 min drive
‪Hôtel de France - ‬10 min drive
‪Le Moulin de l'Eveque - ‬7 min drive
‪Brasserie du Quercorb - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne located?

This family-friendly Rivel villa is located in a rural location, 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Puivert Castle, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth and Château Chalabre. Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and Lac de Montbel are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark

6 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay near Puivert

Great place to stay. Kim and Duncan are friendly and welcoming hosts. Always responsive to anything we needed. The house is mostly on one level with plenty of space. Comfortable beds and furniture. The houses was peaceful and surrounded by nature. It was also an ideal location for the Cathar castles we were visiting. The pool was warm and very nice to use. It is well looked after. Thanks again

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kinga K.

8 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein wirklich wunderschönes Haus in einer absolut ruhigen Lage

Wir haben uns sehr gut erholt.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien R.

1 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parfait cadre

Très jolie et calme

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

16 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful week in this lovely house

we spent a wonderful week in this very lovely house, enjoyed a lot the pool, the silence and nature around

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina b.

7 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöner Aufenthalt auf dem Land

Kim ist eine sehr freundliche Gastgeberin, die das Haus sehr liebevoll eingerichtet hat. Der Pool ist sehr schön. Das Haus liegt mitten im Grünen und es ist sehr ruhig. Was einem klar sein muss: Das Haus liegt vollkommen auf dem Land und in unmittelbarer Umgebung gibt es gar nichts. Der nächste Supermarkt ist mit dem Auto eine Viertelstunde entfernt.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aurélie J.

26 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calme et détente !

Logement propre dans un écrin de verdure ! Maison très fonctionnelle, très bien équipée, piscine propre et des plus agréables. Hôtes très accueillants et sympathiques !!! Nous recommandons pour des vacanciers qui cherchent du calme et de la sérénité!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

HERVE E.

24 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison très calme

Accueil des plus chaleureux, maison Propre et spacieuse pour 4, grande piscine agréable et entretenue. Région a visiter

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in Puivert Villa

Fab 10 days holiday in beautiful villa in Puivert. Kim and Duncan (villa owners) were very easy to deal with and helped with places to go/ restaurants in the local area etc. Villa was perfect and shared pool very inviting. Would have no reservations in recommending this villa’

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudy J.

30 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely secluded spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hameau de Mouche this summer. Kim and Duncan are fantastic hosts, checked us in with plenty of info about the property, and available for help and advise during our stay but also leaving us the space to enjoy our holiday. The house is beautifully appointed and the outside space fantastic too. Thank you Kim & Duncan

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Arnaud B.

23 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Au calme

Maison isolée est au calme, un peu sombre

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B., PARIS

18 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Agreable maison, tout confort.

Nous avons passé une très agréable semaine dans cette maison à la décoration soignée. Très bien équipée avec un environnement verdoyant et paisible. Mention spéciale à Kim pour son accueil et sa gentillesse !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sacha H.

10 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Bien

Ras

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

yohann m.

5 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pour des vacances au calme et au vert

Kim et Duncan sont des hôtes charmants et discrets. La ferme est très bien rénovée, fonctionnelle, dans ce petit hameau au milieu des bois. Ideal pour un repos absolu au calme (pas de réseau téléphone). Kim et Duncan sont là pour vous. Belle piscine chauffée et agréable. Région touristique evidemment : gorges, chateaux cathares, grottes, cité de carcassonne, randonnées, Pyrénées... même pour un été moins ensoleillé, ce fut une belle découverte.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

julie b.

22 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Détente en pleine nature

Maison très agréable à vivre, décoration soignée et très bien aménagée ;jardin, piscine, tout est là pour passer un agréable séjour. Les propriétaires sont très accueillants et agréables.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

SENTAGNES

23 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un havre de paix

Belle demeure à la decoration soignée,permettant de se reposer au calme au milieu de la nature.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Florence G., Aix-en-Provence

29 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un très bon séjour au calme avec une superbe piscine

Des propriétaires vraiment très sympathiques. Une belle maison décorée avec goût. Un espace extérieur important : jardin sans vis-à-vis avec piscine, coin barbecue, tables extérieures... Idéal pour des vacances tranquilles à la campagne après le confinement !

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

28 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Parkers

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the farmhouse. The family loved the beautiful pool which had the bonus of being Salt water. The house had everything we needed for a family of 6. The only negative was that one of the bedrooms did not have a window, luckily my son and his wife did not mind. It was rather more isolated than the photos suggested but we had a very relaxing time.

8/10 Good

Laurence B., Paris

25 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Une très jolie maison au grand calme

Kim et Duncan sont des hôtes à la fois très discrets et attentionnés. Preuve en est les délicieux pain et gâteau faits maison qui nous attendaient à notre arrivée. Ou encore, l'expédition d’un objet que nous avions oublié. La maison est charmante, très confortable et bien équipée avec notamment du joli linge de maison (y compris les serviettes piscine). Mention spéciale au ravissant jardin et à la belle piscine ! Et quel calme ! La maison se situe en effet dans un hameau au bout d’une toute petite route. Il faut donc prévoir du temps pour les déplacements et découvertes de la région. Et savoir que les téléphones portables ne captent pas et que la wifi est limitée.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

17 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An absolute pleasure!

Kim and Duncan are wonderful hosts and we were very fortunate to stay in their beautiful home. Everything is as listed and we wanted for nothing. A wonderful location , walking distance to a lovely swimming lake. Local restaurants, bar, a night market by the lake and White water rafting. Thank you so much.. Simon& Ali

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

5 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house for a family holiday

We were a family of 7 and all fell in love with this house. Kim and Duncan were absolutely lovely, giving good advice and left us many extras which were much appreciated. The Hameau De Mouche is quite isolated, perfect for a good relaxing break. We were there for the UK Spring Bank Holiday week which found some places including restaurants still closed. The pool area, table tennis room both excellent as is the BBQ area which we found most useful even when wet. Restricted WiFi is a disappointment to modern families. Ella the dog was a delightful companion for the week whilst we were outside.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

9 September 2018

Fantastic place, lovely couple, perfectly positioned

This is a fantastic place to spend your holidays. The buildings, surroundings, heated pool, facilities provided etc., are all top class. Each of the bedrooms is individually, subtly themed, 2 have ensuites, all are amply sized. There’s a fantastic upstairs seating are to relax and read. The farm house living area is beautifully laid out and decorated with many personal touches. There is an extensive library of holiday reads, DVDs and board games. The kitchen is a delight to cook in and the dishwasher makes such a difference - so much so, we ate in most nights... bringing me to the outside BBQ eating area... a wonderful area with a living ivy curtain giving it nice secluded feel. The other outside area - by the heated pool - is a great spot for lunch and drinks are always cold, thanks to the fridge. The pool itself is glorious, perfectly warm! The location couldn’t be better - loads to see and do in all directions within 30 minutes. Go further afield and you’ve Carcassonne (~1 hr), Perpignan (~1.5hrs) {if you like good wines go visit “Domaine Treloare”, you won’t be disappointed}, and of course Barcelona is only 3-4 hours away!! Finally, Kim and Duncan made sure our stay was perfect. Very available to answer any questions, or provide assistance. A delight to get to know them. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

31 August 2018

Magnifique sejour en campagne dans une tres belle propriete

Nous avons passe une semaine tres relaxante en famille dans cette belle propriete. La maison est decoree avec beaucoup de gout et a tout le necessaire pour se sentir chez soi. Avec ses 4 salles de bain et 4 chambres (plus un grenier amenage), une cuisine toute equipee, un salon avec coin tele, une spacieuse salle a manger ouverte et un grand jardin avec piscine et pataugeoire, elle etait tres confortable pour un grand groupe comme le notre. Les hotes sont tres accueillants et a votre dispositon pour suggerer des chemins de randonnee et activites diverses. Le lac et le village de Puivert, accessibles a pied, permettent de varier les plaisirs meme si notre plus grand bonheur etait de nous relaxer autour de la piscine. Il y a aussi les chateaux Cathares a visiter, ainsi qu'une myriade d'autres excursions possibles. Allez-y les yeux fermes, vous ne le regretterez pas! Nous pensons y retourner l'annee prochaine.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joe Barker

7 August 2018

Gorgeous property in great location

We were lucky enough to stay at this property for a week. The house is immaculate, the kitchen really well equipped and the pool and gardens are lovely. We barely ventured out but those who did enjoyed the local markets and the excellent cycling all around. Kim, Duncan and Ella the dog are great hosts, very friendly, helpful and good to talk to. Cannot recommend this property highly enough.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Louise E.

29 July 2018

Lovely house and pool in a tranquil setting

We had two wonderful weeks staying in this country property with a stunning pool. The property feels very homely and is extremely well equipped. The poolside is perfect for relaxing - we loved the hammock, outdoor eating area and plenty of shady spots to escape the heat. Our children adored playing with Ella the friendly sheepdog who was a highlight of the holiday. The location is excellent for exploring and we particularly enjoyed visiting Mirepoix and the beautiful rolling forested hills of the region. Thank you for being lovely hosts.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian B.

13 September 2017

Delightful -- perfect house, pool, owners

Wonderful holiday place, Kim and Duncan really kind and helpful. Just perfect.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Kim and Duncan Ward

We had been holidaying in France with our family over the last thirty years and it was always a dream to live here and provide the perfect retreat for other people to enjoy. We had been coming to the Aude/Ariege region for over ten years and when the opportunity came up to buy in this special place we just jumped at it. We believe we have the right experience to make it a truly memorable stay. Duncan loves to cook and can provide gourmet meals on request, his fish pie is sublime!

Why they chose this property

With the experience we had of renting various properties throughout France we just knew the exceptional quality of this villa would make it perfect for anybody wanting a successful holiday. We fell in love with this property and it's idyllic surroundings. We used to rent out our main house (home) and live in the villa for the summer but now we just rent out the villa, which makes it a real home from home.

What makes this property unique

The pool area is beautiful surrounded by meadows and woodland making a perfect spot to relax in the sun listening to the bees and watching the butterflies and humming hawk moths. The saline pool is great for swimming as it is much kinder to skin, the pool has steps for easy access, a ledge around the edge as well as a separate shallow children's pool.

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English, French

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