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A "French Country House in Town" with private garden, pool and cinema room

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Back Garden
Terrace
Terrace
Bedroom 2
Bathroom
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Carcassonne, Aude
  • Popular LocationCanal du Midi Harbor Master's Office6 min walk
  • Popular LocationChateau Comtal5 min drive
  • Popular LocationNarbonnaise Gate6 min drive
  • AirportCarcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

A "French Country House in Town" with private garden, pool and cinema room

All of the luxury and tranquility of a "French Country House in Town". Situated in the heart of the Bastide Saint Louis, Carcassonne the former Presbytery of the nearby Eglise St Vincent de Carcassonne has been lovingly renovated with an eye to understated luxury.

The house is simply but elegantly styled with a coherent and relaxing theme drawing from local fabric designs. The considerable wall space offered by the high ceilings is perfect to show original artworks by local artists, all lovingly curated by the host - a professional upholsterer and designer.

The ground floor offers an entry into an enormous bright stairwell that leads to the upper floors. Double doors lead to a huge dining room with comfortable seating for 12.
To the left is a fully fitted kitchen that has all appliances by the top-of-the-line Italian manufacturer SMEG. To the right is a snug, where you can relax with a book and enjoy the morning light with a coffee.
Double doors in the dining room lead out onto a private, secluded, south-facing garden and terrace, featuring - unique in the Bastide - a swimming pool.

On the first floor there are three generously sized double bedrooms all with King/Queen sized beds, antique French dressers, wardrobes and elegant lighting.

The master bathroom has both an oversized bath with swan-neck taps and a walk-in shower.
There is also a second shower room and toilet on this floor.

On the second floor the layout is the same with three generous bedrooms, one with twin beds and the others with King beds.
This floor has a full bathroom and a shower room both sporting the signature beton ciré used throughout the house.

The cellar has been completely refurbished into a huge, fun space with a Table-Football table, Bar with fridge, full-size Chesterfield sofas and giant Fatboy beanbags to lounge in and chat, or watch the latest films on an immersive big screen projector connected to a Fire Cube.

The hosts are seasoned travellers and the property has been designed to counter their pet peeves whilst vacationing.
- All bedrooms have dedicated USB sockets built in, no more forgotten chargers.
- There is a Sonos music system in all ground floor rooms and the cellar, allowing for ambient music to be played - we recommend you download the app.
- The whole house has high speed internet with dedicated routers on all floors.

All of this just minutes walk from the amazing local restaurants and amenities. The Canal du Midi and Carcassonne Cité are within easy walking distance and yet the back garden is full of bird song with a private pool hidden from view.

Property manager

Cathra Dale

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Uniquement sur demande

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Carcassonne

Located on a river, this vacation home is in Bastide Saint-Louis, a neighborhood in Carcassonne. Auditorium - Ancienne Chapelle des Jesuites and Theatre Jean-Alary are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Vincent Church and Maison des Memoires. Motor boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
Carcassonne, Aude

What's nearby

  • Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office - 6 min walk
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 19 min walk
  • Aude Gate - 3 min drive
  • Chateau Comtal - 5 min drive
  • Narbonnaise Gate - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Carcassonne Station - 8 min walk
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Petit Moka - 4 min walk
  • L'Artichaut - 3 min walk
  • Le Longchamp - 3 min walk
  • Briocherie Arpin - 4 min walk
  • The Celt - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A "French Country House in Town" with private garden, pool and cinema room have a pool?

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

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elissa N., Canberra Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded all expectations
On walking into the property it was breathtaking. Amazing styling, beautiful collection of books and fantastic artwork. We were instantly drawn to the pool and swam in it every day, as we were lucky enough to have warm and sunny weather. Carcassonne as a town is lovely, only a short stroll to the best boulangerie, the square, and a beautiful shop called Ferme. We enjoyed a couple of trips to the Cite de Carcassonne as our sons loved playing Knights but for the most part we didn’t want to leave the house! Such a wonderful relaxing time with many great memories. Cathra was an amazing host, offering plenty of local tips and always happy to help if we needed anything. She has carefully equipped the house with everything you could need. Nothing is missing or out of place. We all felt incredibly lucky to have found and stayed this amazing place with an equally fantastic host! Thank you Cathra.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou S., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sublime
Excellent: host fantastic. Facilities amazing. Faultless.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly amazing house in a wonderful location
The property was just outstanding. The house itself is just beautiful, so wonderfully modernized by Cathra and her family with such attention to detail and quality. The rooms are spacious and extremely comfortable, each with lovely features and character. The cellar cave with TV and games was a blessing in the 40+ heat wave, and the kids loved spending some private time down there. The kitchen has everything you need and more. The backyard and pool are so private and you truly do feel like you are in the middle of the countryside! The pictures make the pool look smaller than it actually is, we found it to be a great size and you get all the sun into the garden that you want, with shade also easy to find. The location is right in the middle of the cite, a 2min walk to cafes, bakeries and restaurants. Parking is nearby (3min walk) and is included in the property. Cathra and family were great hosts and made us so welcome. They also shared some great ideas for things to do and places to go. If you want to spend some time in this beautiful area, you will never regret booking here. We hope to come back with the rest of the family in the near future!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cathra Dale

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We are a family of five who have lived and worked all across the world for the last twenty something years. We were invited to visit friends in Carcassonne whilst we were living in Paris, and we have been returning every year since.
A few years ago we were lucky enough to discover this house in Carcassonne, and after completely renovating it, we want to share it with you so that you can explore what Carcassonne and the Aude has to offer.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the house when we walked through the front door and out into the secluded walled garden. The house has so much to offer... the patio with comfy sofas, an outdoor eating area and bbq; six huge bedrooms; easy access to music on the Sonos system... but above all else it has space. There's room to breathe. To relax ... and enjoy a slower pace of life for a while.

What makes this property unique

The house was designed and constructed to deal with the heat of the south of France. The ground floor ceilings are almost four metres high, and all of the bedrooms have internal wooden shutters. These two things combined keep the temperature inside the house down.
We've added lawn around the pool with an automatic watering system - which brings the temperature down in the garden, and there's always a good balanced of sunshine and shade throughout the day.
If you're still hot there's the outdoor shower and the pool, or grab a book from the library in the secret passage and curl up on one of the Chesterfields in the cool of the cellar to read, or play pool ...or watch a film.
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