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Beautifully restored house in medieval fort with terrace and fabulous views

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Fully equipped kitchen which leads onto the south facing terrace
The views from the terrace. You can see the Pyrenees on a clear day.
Entrance hall
Extendable kitchen table.
Electric hob and cooker. Basic condiments provided.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Pouzols-Minervois, Occitanie
  • Reiki Practice JinKei
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Château de Paraza
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Château d'Agel
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully restored house in medieval fort with terrace and fabulous views

2 bedroom stone house in the tranquil winemaking village of Pouzols Minervois which has been tastefully renovated by the owners to a high standard, with all mod-cons, while retaining the original character. South facing terrace, with barbecue, has stunning views of the Pyrenees. There are two sunny bedrooms, both with ensuite shower rooms. The loft bedroom has wonderful views and a large bathroom with luxurious walk -in shower. One of the bedrooms can be either 2 singles or a double bed. The house is right in the centre of this charming, quiet village with vineyard views but Carcassonne, Narbonne and beaches are less than an hour's drive.

Fibre-optique internet and tranquil surroundings make it an ideal property for those wanting to combine work and play.

The kitchen is light and airy and comes fully equipped. Essentials such as oil, vinegar, flour, condiments, spices, washing up liquid and dishwasher tabs are provided. Welcome pack of wine and local produce.

Pouzols Minervois is 5 minutes from the Canal du Midi and 40 mins drive to Carcassonne and Mediterranean beaches. Local activities include hiking, wine tasting (owners are winemakers and would be delighted to arrange a private tasting for you), cycling, visiting beautiful Cathar villages such as Minerve, olive oil mill. Outdoor swimming pool in next village is open July/August but also river swimming in Bize Minervois and Minerve. Owners can provide tips on where to go and good restaurants etc

Property manager

Juliet and Simon Ingman
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Not suitable for toddlers, steep stairs
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
House trained pets considered. Ask before booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted on the terrace.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Pouzols-Minervois

Located in Pouzols-Minervois, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Natural Regional Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative and Lutin Park Carousel. Windsurfing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Pouzols-Minervois, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Reiki Practice JinKei - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Château de Paraza - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Château d'Agel - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Les Halles de Narbonne - 23 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Abbey of Fontfroide - 30 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Lézignan-Corbières Station - 19 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Oncle Jules - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Grillade du Chateau - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪L’entrepotes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Auberge de Saint Martin - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Château de Paraza - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully restored house in medieval fort with terrace and fabulous views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Beautifully restored house in medieval fort with terrace and fabulous views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully restored house in medieval fort with terrace and fabulous views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully restored house in medieval fort with terrace and fabulous views located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Reiki Practice JinKei and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative. Domaine de la Prade Mari and Château de Paraza are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

Sublime

We spent 5 wonderful weeks in this charming house, exploring the region, sampling the food and wines and learning about its rich history and culture. The house is really comfortable and Juliet was a really helpful and informative host.
Stayed 35 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita O.

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

Very satisfied

Had a wonderful stay. The house is beautiful, and the area too. The owners were very friendly. We highly recommend this location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary Z.

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

Quiet little village

If you’re looking for a quiet and cozy apartment, this is the place for you. Best sleep we got in the entire trip. Great location for exploring especially Narbonne and Carcassonne. Beautiful drive to the coast too. Parking is just down the hill. Be aware that there are lots of stairs and quite a bit of climbing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LOUISE D.

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

Super stay in Pouzols - Minervois

We really enjoyed our stay. The house is perched on the side of a hill with the most amazing views. Swallow and swifts were zooming around outside - really beautiful. The interior of the house is very tastefully decorated. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Excellent village stay

We had a lovely off season stay in Pouzols-Minervois. The apartment is exactly as indicated, beds very comfortable, and tons of hot water. Our hosts were very responsive when small things needed fixing (burnt out light bulb for ex) and we had a lovely tasting of their wines.
Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

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

A real gem

We really enjoyed our stay in this cute stone cottage. Beautiful clean bathrooms, comfy beds and sweet, well-equipped kitchen. A real home from home. Great communication from the owners, all very easy and straightforward. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

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

Fantastic views

A lovely place to return to and shelter from the 40 degree heat! Thank you fir the welcome pack it was much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally l.

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

Bucolic French Hideaway

We really enjoyed our all too brief stay in this lovely property. Set in a medieval village with views over vineyards this was a perfect start to our holiday. The interior has been renovated with charm and attention to detail. A good kitchen with plenty of crockery and cutlery made eating in a pleasure. It was a delight to re-vist this part of France again. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A lovely house of character with wonderful views

Juliet and Simon have done a wonderful job restoring this historic home. It is very characterful but also comfortable with a good, well equipped kitchen, good beds and linen and nice bathrooms. The terrace which overlooks the valley is very private and sheltered and a lovely place to sit and take in the expansive views. Juliet and Simon are generous and welcoming hosts. Very highly recommended. Chris and Eric - April 2024
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron N.

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

Unbelievable experience

This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! The property has all modern amenities while maintaining the beauty of the ancient structure. The host provided excellent communication and even gave personalized recommendations for where to sightsee and eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Austin, Texas

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

Perfect for Exploring

We loved the central location for exploring the region by car, but also hiked in the nearby forest by foot from the house and drove to wineries, nearby villages, and several beaches recommended by the hosts. Kitchen is well equipped for making meals at home and enjoying on the patio with a glorious view, but there are also some fantastic restaurants in adjacent villages. Our host was very responsive to any questions. The highlight for us was meeting our host and touring their winery.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Charming “secret” house, in a lovely village.

This is a light, bright, comfortable and quirky house. It almost feels like a secret house, being part of the ancient fort, and cocooned in this lovely village, yet once inside one enters into a south facing light filled house, with a nice sunny terrace. It is arranged over three floors, with slightly challenging staircases, so those with mobility issues would find it difficult. The house is spotlessly clean and comfortable and we would have no reservations about recommending it as a good base for exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Perth

Everything was fantastic

It was such a privilege to stay in house dating back to medieval times, beautifully renovated to a very high standard and spectacular views from every room. the owners are lovely and provided everything to make our stay fabulous including a welcome gift of wine and gourmet delicacies. Short walk to the village shop/cafe for bread & croissants and within 10 minutes drive to major supermarches. Excellent location within easy driving distance to delightful villages along the Canal du Midi and also larger cities Carcassone & Beziers. Thank you for everything, definitely one of the top 5 places we have stayed in all over France
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

Great location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Pouzols-Minervois. The photos and descriptions given on HomeAway are completely accurate but cannot capture the marvelous character of the house and the picturesque medieval village. The house had everything we needed - a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bed, hot shower, and fabulous views. We enjoyed meeting Juliette and visiting her vineyards and winery. We found many interesting places to visit in the nearby area, in fact more than we had time for. A return visit will be necessary and we won’t hesitate to stay here again. Thanks for everything, Juliette!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Glenn N., Canadian

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

Quiet village stay.

The listing accurately describes the property. It has been nicely renovated for a relaxed stay. The kitchen is spacious enough that two cooks can stay out of each others' way! All appliances function well and are easy to figure out. The view from the terrace is lovely and relaxing. My wife and I had friends join us at the gite for the first two nights of our rental and it was a pleasant surprise to find that the layout of bedrooms and bathrooms provides good separation and privacy for each couple. Keep in mind that there are many stairs (it was once a medieval fort, after all) and that one needs to be quite spry to access the uppermost bedroom. Pouzols is a quiet village and lacks tourist facilities but it is a very easy drive to the many good restaurants in the surrounding area. A full service Intermarche is only 8 minutes away. Juliet very kindly met us at her winery on a Saturday evening and we stocked up on her lovely wines. Sitting on the gite's terrace in the evening is the perfect place to enjoy her rose!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

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

Vieille maison de village très bien restaurée

Maison agréable et spacieuse dans petit village très calme. Idéal pour se reposer et faire de belles balades dans le Minervois et le long du canal du midi. Attention, la maison n'est pas adaptée aux PMR et aux personnes âgées ayant des difficultés à se mouvoir (chambres à l'étage (+1 et +2), ni même aux petits enfants.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

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

Vacances à Pouzolles

Très belle location , au calme , et très belle region
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joerg R.

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Sehr schöne Unterkunft/Sehr nette Gastgeber

Die wohnung ist noch schöner als beschrieben. Viele Hundert Jahre, aber wunderschön restauriert. Die Kombination von alt/neu/komfortabel hat uns sehr gefallen. Die Ausstattung ist sehr liebevoll. Die Küche top, enthält alles, was man braucht. Alles sehr gepflegt. Die Sicht von der Terasse sowie aus den Schlafzimmerfenstern ist herrlich. Turmfalken kann man quasi hautnah beobachten, ein schönes Erlebnis. Unsere Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Einladung zum Spaziergang durch die Weinberge mit anschließender Verkostung sollte man wahrnehmen. Die Gegend ist grandios und vielfältig. Touren am Meer, entlang des Canal du Midi, in die Hochebenen des Haute Languedoc (auch dort wird Wein angebaut) Schön zu genießen mit dem e-bike. Stille, Weite, endlose Weinfelder. Kultur in Carcassone und Narbonne. Ein Träumchen
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ursula M.

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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Olivier B.

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

Résumé de notre séjour à Pouzols Minervois

Très bon accueuil, rien à dire sur la proprété et l'aménagement. Seule remarque, il manque un volet dans les chambres, dommage, nous avons été réveillés par le jour !... Sinon tout était parfait.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Joel B.

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

séjour agréable

Bref séjour avec un logement bien équipé pour découvrir la région.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thu-Vân N.

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

Idéal

Magnifique maison, très propre et très agréable, fonctionnelle et décorée avec goût. Idealement placée a l'écart des foules, mais à distance raisonnable de beaux sites a visiter.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R., Charleston, South Carolina

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Already thinking about when we could return….

Lovely, thoughtful restoration of a most interesting property filled with comfortable touches throughout that made us happy and grateful for our wonderful stay with Juliet and Simon. We need to come back to meet in person and sample more of your delicious wines!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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

Great Stay in Pouzols-Minervois

Wonderful place to stay and use as our base to explore the area! Juliet and Simon have a fantastic place that was exactly what we hoped it would be. A great base for exploring and spending time relaxing. They even provided some lovely wine and restaurant recommendations! We can’t say enough good things about the place. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Jörg S.

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

Kurzurlaub

Alles wie beschrieben und wirklich etwas Besonderes. Parken vor der Wohnung ist schwierig. Ansonsten alles perfekt.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Juliet and Simon Ingman

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Juliet and Simon are originally from the UK and moved to the beautiful Languedoc region in 2004. Juliet is a Master of Wine and wine educator and loves communicating her passion for the region and its wines. Simon renovates historic houses and also his small collection of classic cars and motor bikes. Together they make wine at their family vineyard Domaine La Tasque in the neighbouring village of Mailhac.

Why they chose this property

We have lived in the Languedoc since 2004 and love the relaxed way of life here and the beautiful scenery. We finally settled in the village of Mailhac but have always liked Pouzols and know it well as our daughter went to school here. So when we heard that a house was available for sale in the oldest part of the village, we had to have a look. We have renovated several properties over the years, some of which have been in a sorry state of repair and required lots of imagination! This house just felt right, the minute we walked through the door. Although it needed updating, (there was no bathroom) it was easy to see how it could be restored to its former glory. Restoring it has been a pleasure and we love it when our guests appreciate it as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

The views from the house are very special, particularly on a clear day when you can see the Pyrenees. Sitting on the terrace with a glass of wine, watching the sun go down over the mountains is a joy.

This house has oodles of character. The walls are 2 feet thick and there are stone walls or stone detailing in the kitchen, first floor bedroom and the sitting room which. It is charming and a bit higgledy piggelty. Nothing is quite straight. If you like straight lines and a sleek, modern look then this house is probably not for you. However we have restored it with our guests comfort in mind so it has all mod cons.

Languages:

English, French

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