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A beautiful village house

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
View from the front door
Interior
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Caunes-Minervois, Occitanie
  • Place, Caunes Minervois Abbey
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrière du Roi
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Reserve Africaine Sigean
  • Airport, Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A beautiful village house

A character home in the medieval village of Caunes Minervois, nestled at the foot of the Montagne Noire, in the heart of the Languedoc wine-growing region, Cathar country and Tour de France territory.
The house, built over centuries but stripped back to the medieval walls, has a secluded outside courtyard, views of the Romanesque abbey, and the Pyrenees. It sleeps 6, has 2 bathrooms, living, dining, kitchen, all newly upgraded, and a lovely library/2nd lounge on the top floor.
The historic medieval village, at the edge of the Montagne Noire National Park, is a fabulous base from which to explore Cathar castles, cycle Tour de France stages, visit the ancient cities of Carcassonne, Narbonne, Beziers, walk, indulge in fresh village food, markets, and the wines of the Languedoc- Roussillon region. The beach is just 45 minutes away.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Caunes-Minervois

Located in Caunes-Minervois, this holiday home is in the mountains. Carrière du Roi and St. Julian's and St. Basil's Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Château de Gourgazaud and Les Combes Cachées. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails, cave exploring and mountain climbing nearby.
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Caunes-Minervois, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Caunes Minervois Abbey - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Carrière du Roi - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 26 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Château Comtal - 26 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Abbey of Fontfroide - 56 min drive - 64.6 km

Getting around

  • Carcassonne Station - 25 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Cantine Du Curé - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Grand Café Occitan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar Chez Keké - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Cantine Du Curé - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lo Bèl Polet - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful village house pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at A beautiful village house?

As of 10 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A beautiful village house on 11 April 2026 start from NZ$266, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A beautiful village house?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is A beautiful village house located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Caunes Minervois Abbey and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Carrière du Roi. Occitania Truffle House and Château de Gourgazaud are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

W Gordon H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host never showed up for our check in. She never responded to messages through VRBO. Her
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Manifique!

What an absolutely wonderful time we have just spent in Caunes Minervois - everything we hoped for and more. Taking the house for a month allowed us to really get a feel for the village although for 2 of us it was a return visit after 13 years! The house is extremely comfortable and all amenities are excellent. We were lucky enough to win the toss and get the top floor bedroom with adjoining lounge which had such a beautiful outlook across the roof tops to the distant hills. Trying to understand the instruction sheets for the washing machine and cooker was interesting as there was no English translation but with the use of Google we managed to work things out! We are more than happy to thoroughly recommend the house and would like to say a big "thank you" to Elizabeth for letting us stay. On the down side was as Australians and New Zealanders BBQ is second nature and we would have loved to have been able to do this in the courtyard.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed the house. We will definitely be adding a barbeque next Summer and we apologise for the lack of English instructions - if you had mailed us we would have translated! We hope you will return one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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

Endroit de charme

Très jolie maison, située dans un village charmant, un endroit idyllique pour se ressourcer
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aidan and Pam C.

Comfortable with a garden/outdoor area.

The owner was ready to help with any need or question. Very well renovated house and one of the best locations in the village.
Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Liesl S.

Lovely, remodeled home in the center of the village

This tastefully remodeled home is quite spacious, with a full "suite" on the top level (with bedroom, bathroom and sitting area) and two, large bedrooms on the middle floor. It has a good kitchen for cooking and a private courtyard for dining (and safe-keeping of race bikes for the cyclists). The bakery is walking distance for fresh croissants and bread. The village abbey is around the corner and worth a visit. There is good cycling, nice walking routes and interesting places to visit in the area. I would definitely recommend this to friends as a nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo G.

Peaceful and Lovely house

We have spent a week in this house in August with our two small children and it was fantastic. The house is beautiful inside and very tastefully decorated. The furniture and appliances are of exceptional quality. In particular, we loved the layout, the kitchen and the spaciousness of the 3 rooms. The village is quiet and friendly neighbors; the town is well connected by road. The attention and willingness of the owner (Elizabeth) made us feel very comfortable. All very clean. I recomend it. We have no doubt that if next year we return to southern France we will call the owner to rent it. I recommend visiting near the village church of Notre Damme du Cros.

About the host

Your host

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I am an architect and author. My husband is also an architect and a photographer. This house was either serendipity or insanity. It's been a 6 year journey. Caunes Minervois gets into your soul.

I love animals, mad about dogs, can be an animal rights and ethical-food dictator if left to my own devices. My son has been a vegetarian since the day he was old enough to spit meat out. My daughter is a committed carnivore. My husband Justin likes peculiar mid seventies music and restores even older peculiar bicycles .

Why they chose this property

I just knew it as soon as we walked in. We're architects. That means sucker-for-punishment in all languages. This is the third house we've taken apart and refurbished extensively. It's the only one we were clever enough not to live in while we did it.

What makes this property unique

It's in the heart of the medieval village and in the heart of the country.

Languages:

English, French
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