Gite La Colline aux Oiseaux - Five rooms

Holiday home surrounded by nature on a wooded property in the heart of Cathar Country. Spacious holiday home (180 m²), warm and bright. Ideal for a peaceful family holiday, with your feet in the water by the swimming pool (60 m²) and exploring the nearby unspoiled landscapes and extraordinary sites. A unique location away from the village and less than 15 minutes from all amenities, with a magnificent view of the hill and the historic tower of Fa. Summer kitchen by the water and shaded terraces.

The Accommodation

Susanne and Christophe welcome you to a spacious, warm, and bright house, surrounded by a terrace, with expansive outdoor spaces and, right nearby, a large swimming area featuring a 60 m² swimming pool with landscaped surroundings and an outdoor kitchen.

Your hosts, who live on-site, are available, discreet, and accommodating to ensure you enjoy your stay to the fullest (tourist information, comprehensive guide to local services, regular pool maintenance, etc.).

The 200 m² house features a spacious ground floor: a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, and living room with views of the hill and the historic tower of Fa. Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms, two single bedrooms, and a relaxation area with books, games, and a flat-screen TV. Each room is equipped with comfortable beds. The house has a bathroom with a shower and toilet on each floor.

Outside, you’ll find a 200 m² terrace, partially shaded, with patio furniture. Just a stone’s throw away, in a green, wooded setting, is the relaxation area where you can enjoy the best moments of your holiday: swimming in the large pool, lounging on a deck chair or in the grass, and socialising with refreshments, aperitifs, and dinner by the water thanks to the second covered and fully equipped kitchen: griddle, grill, dishwasher, refrigerator, etc.

Practical information:
- Safe swimming area: barriers, gate, and pool cover.
- Private and secure parking (we recommend travelling by car, though the bus station is 3 km away)
- Fiber-optic internet / Wi-Fi
- Smart TV, DVD player, speakers
- Bed linens, towels, and table linens are provided. Cleaning fee extra.
- Private electric grill available.
- Cot and high chair available upon request
- Bird Hill does not allow pets.
- Security deposit: €1,000
- In the village, a 10-minute walk:
Restaurant, local market on Wednesday evenings, bakery open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9–10 a.m.
- Group events are not permitted, except by special arrangement.


Location:
Carcassonne: 1 hour
Mediterranean Sea: 1 hour 30 minutes
Mountains: 1 hour
Spain: 2 hours
And even further: The sea is 1 hour and 20 minutes away, and the nearest ski resorts are just 1 hour from the area.


Some of the region’s gems:
Rennes-le-Château and its mysteries, the Cathar castles, abbeys, and medieval villages, the dinosaur museum, the gorges and the hermitage of Galamus, and other magnificent gorges, the magnificent medieval city of Carcassonne and its attractions

Nearby landmarks
Puivert and Chalabre castles, Alet-les-Bains Abbey, Rennes le
Nature: Rivers, forests, scrubland, and lakes; the famous Bugarach peak; the green labyrinth of Nébias,
Caves:

Summer activities:
Whitewater: rafting, canyoning, etc., canoeing and kayaking,
High ropes course, orienteering, escape games (Rennes-le-Château and Puivert)
Donkey rides, horseback riding, and pony rides,
Sailing, stand-up paddleboarding, inflatable water park (Lake Montbel)
Mountain biking, bike tours, cycling,
Paintball,
Inflatable water park (Quillan and Carcassonne)
Caving and cave tours
Medieval games at Chalabre Castle


EQUIPMENT
Partially shaded swimming pool, safe and well-maintained by the hosts
Secure private parking
Ping-pong table

Home
Interior features: Built-inkitchen:
Oven, large hob (5 burners), dishwasher, 2 refrigerators, each with a freezer compartment,
food processor, blender, electric kettle, Nespresso machine, manual Italian coffee maker, teapot,
steamer. Crêpe maker, raclette grill,
Cooler with ice packs (for your groceries or picnic)
Ground-floor bathroom: Shower, toilet, sink, washing machine, dryer, hair dryer,
Upstairs bathroom: Shower, toilet, sink
Water heater with boost option for both bathrooms
Game corner with card and board games
Living room: TV, speakers, DVD player
Relaxation area:
Fully equipped outdoor kitchen:
Dishwasher, stove, griddle, electric grill, oven, 2 refrigerators with freezer compartments, 2 sinks
Swimming pool:
UV water treatment—no sun cream in the water! The pool is partially shaded, and we provide anti-UV T-shirts in various sizes.
Water toys:
Noodles, buoy, water bed, balloons
Bathroom near the pool: shower, toilet, sink

Access for guests

You have exclusive use of the entire property as well as a very large portion of the garden, a 200 m² terrace, the relaxation area with swimming pool and outdoor kitchen, and a secure parking space.

Holiday home surrounded by nature on a wooded estate in the heart of Cathar Country. Spacious holiday home (180 m²), warm and bright. Ideal for a peaceful family holiday, with your feet in the water by the pool (60 m²) and exploring the nearby unspoiled landscapes and extraordinary sites. A unique location away from the village and less than 15 minutes from all amenities, with a magnificent view of the hill and the historic tower. Outdoor kitchen by the water and shaded terraces.