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A paradise for nature lovers, 20 minutes from Carcassonne

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Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Greffeil, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationHistoric Fortified City of Carcassonne24 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau Comtal25 min drive
  • Popular LocationNarbonnaise Gate26 min drive
  • AirportCarcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)37 min drive

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A paradise for nature lovers, 20 minutes from Carcassonne

Located in the Lauquet valley on the edge of the village of Greffeil (two listed sites, the 18th century bridge and the 14th century roman church), a bioclimatic house, passive, comfortable, not overlooked, at garden level with swimming pool, with a nice view over the valley where the river offers beautiful swimming spots, adapted for couples (or with small child) nature lovers, people looking for calm or eager to discover good wines. A place to recharge your batteries, discover massages and taste local and organic products. Fans of cultural discoveries will enjoy visiting various tourist sites, for example the City of Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi, both designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Cathar Castles, Rennes - the castle made famous by the Da Vinci Code, Limoux Berceaux de la Blanquette Saint-Hilaire Abbey and its various medieval villages...The site offers, for people interested in hiking, climbing, horse riding, cycling (mountain biking), white water sports (like canyoning, rafting, canoeing, kayaking and swimming in white water), gliding and skiing, various activities on site or a bit further (by car, the Pic de Buggarach (1h), Puivert (1h), the Pyrenees (2h), the Montagne Noire (Black Mountain, 1h) and the sea (1h)...Your host, who likes theatre, will help you find the best programme...Or, at the end of the day, you can relax on the terrace while drinking a good wine, enjoy the last rays of sunshine and breathe...

Property manager

Wagner Laurence
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Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Greffeil

Located in Greffeil, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Museum of the Middle Ages and Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Abbey of Saint-Hilaire and Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Greffeil, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Carcassonne Golf - 21 min drive
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 24 min drive
  • Chateau Comtal - 25 min drive
  • Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office - 25 min drive
  • Narbonnaise Gate - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Verzeille Station - 17 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Kepi Blanc - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪La Centaurée - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Auberge du Puits Fleuri - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Croco Pizzas - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dézarnaud Louis - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A paradise for nature lovers, 20 minutes from Carcassonne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A paradise for nature lovers, 20 minutes from Carcassonne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A paradise for nature lovers, 20 minutes from Carcassonne?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A paradise for nature lovers, 20 minutes from Carcassonne located?

Located on the riverfront, this family-friendly cottage is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Abbey of Saint-Hilaire and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Carcassonne Golf. Canal du Midi and Raymond Chesa Leisure Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barclay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Greffeil Paradise
Immaculate and beautiful gite in small village in the Carcassonne countryside. Very friendly proprietors with everything as expected.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothée E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour très agréable
Séjour idéal pour recharger les "batteries" Cadre reposant et bucolique. Petit bémol côté location: manque d'isolation phonique par rapport au logement du dessus. Et pour les frileux, manque de couvertures d'appoint ( les nuits sont encore fraîches au mois de mai)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amoureux de la nature
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette très jolie maison avec un magnifique paysage au milieu d'un tout petit village adorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantal D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FORMIDABLE
Tout était parfait, l'accueil, la propreté, l'espace, la nature ... l'aménagement complet du site, le calme ..... la propriétaire super sympa, bref c'était fabuleux et je recommande ...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
French ‘fix’ satisfied
We had a wonderful week. We were made so welcome by the friendly owner and her family. The property is well equipped, comfortable and provided us with the peaceful environment we were in need of. The pool was very welcome, considering the glorious weather we enjoyed, although we were so busy discovering the surrounding area we didn’t make as much use of it as we would have liked.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrijn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mooi en rustig genieten
Erg rustig en mooi gelegen huisje. Met vriendelijke verhuurders. We hebben er erg van genoten.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Village pittoresque
Très agréable séjour. Le logement était très spacieux, bien aménagé, décoration très soignée. Piscine formidable ! Hôtes charmants. Et des chats pour nous tenir compagnie. Nous avons adoré notre séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique logement
Logement confortable, spacieux, au calme, très bien conçu. Environnement en pleine nature. Joli village. Accueil très sympathique. Nous y reviendrons volontiers.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

FRANCIS S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Havre de paix à la campagne
Nous avons été charmé, enchantés, comblés par ce gite d'un confort topissime ! tout était parfait et une vue magnifique en plus pour profiter de la terrasse agréablement ! Quel calme et dépaysement total ! Nous recommandons les yeux fermés ! Merci à Laurence
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Aline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Juni 2022
Enorm genoten van de rust , de stilte en de natuur tijdens onze vakantie. De woning biedt enorm veel privacy. Wakker worden doe je met de vogeltjes. Heerlijk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pascal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour très agréable, tant au niveau de la location que des alentours.
Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable. La location était top et les alentours super.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

phlippe r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
au top
gite avec un paysage magnifique et très reposant adapter au personnes a mobilité réduite très bon accueille des propriétaires
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

virginie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petit coin de tranquillité
Famille du Propriétaire disponible et sympatique. Emplacement au calme et en pleine nature. Bons produits locaux alentour. Parfait pour des vacances reposantes. Je recommande
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accueil et super gîte
Un gîte très agréable, dans un village magnifique.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karlyan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un dépaysement au top
Nous avons passé un superbe séjour dans le gîte de Laurence. Tout y est très propre, confortable et tout le nécessaire est à disposition. Le village est idéalement situé pour sillonner la région et y découvrir ses merveilles. Laurence est une hôte très agréable, extrêmement bienveillante et généreuse. Nous avons été chaleureusement accueillies par sa famille, c'est avec grand plaisir que nous reviendrons à Greffeil !

10/10 Excellent

xavier c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
super week end
propriétaire très accueillant , maison identique aux photos très propre ,dépaysement total dans une belle nature nous avons apprécier la piscine a refaire avec grand plaisir merveilleux week end
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfait! Calme et nature
Excellent séjour, dans un très beau décor naturel, très serein.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

hubert j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Du calme et de la gentillesse à revendre
Après avoir emprunté un chemin particulier.....arrivée,dans ce nid,face à une nature grandiose,logement agréable très propre,bien équipé,la piscine couverte...par rapport à la photo indiquée n'avait plus le même charme,sinon excellent rapport qualité prix
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jean-Philippe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Du repos
Belle location, superbe piscine, très reposant

10/10 Excellent

Grégory C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Havre de paix
Accueil soigné, hôtes discrets mais disponibles, gîte parfaitement équipé : Merci.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gisele N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simplement parfait
Tout ce que nous voulons pendant notre vacance: tranquilite (totale) , une vue pendant l'apero sur la terrasse ( splendide) er une piscine ( couverte,donc à utiliser n'importe quel temps il fait) . Laurence er Jean-marc sont des gens chaleureux. Nous sommes restés là pendant 4semaines et ça a passé trop cité .
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Frédéric M., LAUZERVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Détente et nature
Endroit très reposant, au milieu d'un cadre magnifique entouré de champs et montagnes. A partir de la location des itinéraires de randonnées faciles et des petits villages charmants à découvrir. Nous avons apprécié l'indépendance de l'appartement, la terrasse avec barbecue, la piscine couverte. Lieu très bien entretenu. Nous avons passé un très bon moment, très reposant. Merci aux propriétaires pour l'accueil très sympathique.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Walter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Endroit un tantinet isolé et idyllique
Propriétaires très agréables, attentifs mais non invasifs, Propriété très agréable également au niveau constructif et pour sa disposition et ses installations. A recommander sans autre, on y retournerait volontiers!

8/10 Good

Bruno R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Agréable et d'une tranquilité appréciable
Nous avons passé de bonnes vacances très reposantes. Petite vallée propice aux belles balades dans la forêt. Logement bioclimatique bien appréciable. Nous avons beaucoup profité de la belle terrasse avec vue imprenable sur les collines environnantes. Un plus : le repas champêtre avant la nuit des étoiles, offert par la commune de Greffeil. Bon moment de convivialité et très agréable soirée. Merci à notre english's astronomer. Céline et Bruno

8/10 Good

Hubert v.

rust in de meimaand
prachtige locatie, zeker geschikt voor 2 personen eventueel 3 met gebruik van de bedbank. Voor 4 personen is het aan de krappe kant. Prima sanitair en verwarming, Het zwembad deel je met de bewoners.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Wagner Laurence

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Jean marc and Laurence, who have owned the pré des Jacques for 25 years, welcome your on their 3000 m2 property. Laurence is a choreographer but is also passionate about gardening and her botanical garden and vegetable garden are organic. She is searching for harmony with the help of her husband, who is master craftsman:
he is very resourceful when it comes to construction and built the buildings and the terraces by combining modern architecture and stones...
Both of them are culture enthusiasts and combine the richness of this land's heritage with their more contemporary ideas.
They will give you great ideas to discover the land away from the usual tourist areas.

Why they chose this property

Around 1980, they decided to settle down in Aude and to build their house as well as to express their jobs...They have three children and it was love at first sight with the valley.After raising their children, they decided to build an independent rental building to share with people who, just like themselves come from somewhere else, the quality of life in this valley...Conviviality is the emblem of this house...

What makes this property unique

The property is very comfortable, terraces, swimming pool, garden...Everything is full of details and beauty...The property was built on the hillside, with a terraced arrangement, surrounded by low wall stones, facing south and shaded in summer...really relaxing and far from the noises, this place is perfect to recharge your batteries...
The villagers are very welcoming with the visitors who take part in the local festivals in summer and in the Christmas markets in winter...

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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