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

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and outdoor pool

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Back Garden
Terrace
Terrace
Bedroom 2
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office
  • Place, Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
  • Place, Château Comtal
  • Airport, Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)

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.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Uniquement sur demande
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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

We should mention

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

About the area

Carcassonne

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Bastide Saint-Louis, a neighbourhood in Carcassonne. Auditorium - Ancienne Chapelle des Jesuites and Theatre Jean-Alary are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Tennis Asptt Carcassonne and Carcassonne Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Carcassonne, Aude

What's nearby

  • Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Aude Gate - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Château Comtal - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Narbonnaise Gate - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Carcassonne Station - 8 min walk
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Cathare - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Petit Moka - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Cantine Du Saint-Roch - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant le 104 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Comptoir Ludique - ‬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.

Is A "French Country House in Town" with private garden, pool and cinema room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A "French Country House in Town" with private garden, pool and cinema room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A "French Country House in Town" with private garden, pool and cinema room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A "French Country House in Town" with private garden, pool and cinema room located?

This family-friendly Carcassonne holiday home is located on a river, just steps away from St. Vincent Church and Auditorium - Ancienne Chapelle des Jesuites. Parc du Père Noël and Canal du Midi are also within 5 minutes. Carcassonne Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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.