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Fantastic property heated pool. Our guests say it is even better than the photos

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View from Le Cazal to the Pyrenees
Sunflowers in the foreground with the majestic Pyrenees as a backdrop
Pool and view to the Pyrenees
Summer view of Le Cazal
6m x 12m pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
AU$327
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Manses, Occitanie
  • Mirepoix Cathedral
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Merovingian Necropolis of Tabariane
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • La Ferme Aux Bisons
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 180 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Single Beds
Price is AU$327 avg per night,

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About the area

Manses

Located in Manses, this farm stay is in a rural area. Port Lauragais and Golf Club de L'Ariege are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit La Ferme Aux Bisons and The Bamboo Park. Travelling with kids? Consider La Belle Verte and Saint Martin Animal Park. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

What's nearby

  • Mirepoix Cathedral - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Maison des Consuls - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Merovingian Necropolis of Tabariane - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • La Ferme Aux Bisons - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Lac de Montbel - 26 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Pamiers Station - 22 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Casti - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chez Pierrot - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Café castignolles - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant le Grain de Sel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Llobet - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Fantastic property heated pool. Our guests say it is even better than the photos

The property is a recent barn conversion with original wood beams set in peaceful countryside within 5 minutes walk of the village of Manses. We are letting this fantastic property for the first time in 2016. We have superb views across open countryside to the Pyrenees. The property is set in 95 acres of fields and woodland belonging to the owners. This ensures tranquillity as well as privacy. Guests are welcome to use our 12 metre by 6 metre pool. A large patio to the south allows outdoor dining with views to the Pyrenees.
The property boasts 3 large double bedrooms with kingsize beds, one large twin bedded room and 3 bathrooms. One of the bedrooms is on the ground floor and has an en suite italian style shower room.
The open plan living area and fully equipped modern kitchen face south to the Pyrenees with 2 sets of patio doors opening onto a private outdoor dining area.
The swimming pool is positioned so that uninterrupted views across rolling hills to the Pyrenees can be enjoyed.
There is outdoor table tennis and a barbecue.
For those who enjoy walking, the ancient pilgrims route, Chemin du St Jacques de Compostelle, passes by the rear of Le Cazal. Days can be passed by the pool or enjoying nearby activities of walking, hiking, cycling, skydiving, parachuting, rafting, canoeing, horse riding, golf and skiing to name but a few. Market day in the medieval town of Mirepoix (5 miles) should not be missed. Within easy reach of Carcassonne (50 mins), Toulouse (80 mins), Mediterranean beaches (Narbonne 90 mins) and ski slopes (Ax les Thermes 40 mins).

Property manager

Lorna Cannell

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please let us know if you need a cot or highchair.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please ask to ensure we are suitable for your pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs must not be allowed on the furniture or in the swimming pool and should not be left alone at the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Fantastic property heated pool. Our guests say it is even better than the photos have a pool?

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

Is Fantastic property heated pool. Our guests say it is even better than the photos pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Fantastic property heated pool. Our guests say it is even better than the photos?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic property heated pool. Our guests say it is even better than the photos?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic property heated pool. Our guests say it is even better than the photos located?

This family-friendly Manses farm stay is located in a rural location, 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Merovingian Necropolis of Tabariane, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mirepoix Cathedral and Maison des Consuls. La Ferme Aux Bisons and The Bamboo Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Fantastic property heated pool. Our guests say it is even better than the photos Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful time at Le Cazal and will definitely be back. The house was clean and spacious with all the facilities that you would need. Our hosts were delightful and shared some great tips for things to do whilst we were there. The location was great - well located for nearby towns and villages as well as walking. I would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

jean noel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Vacance famille a manses
Nous sommes venu en vacances à manses 1 semaine maison très grande propre ville de mirepoix a 5km maison avec magasin pour course restaurant bar marche lundi ville lac de montbel à faire 4h30:de marche très sympa ,seul bémol maison piscine a partager avec d’autres personne plus tv en anglais un peu embêtant si il pleut terrasse un peu juste pour 8 pers extérieur qui ne donne pas sur piscine comme photos sur le site vu sur montagne magique par contre
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
We were 3 couples of sisters, brothers and partners. What a beautiful setting and a stunning renovation! Perfect for our needs, so well equipped and so relaxing. Lorna, David and Rosie were brilliant as yhe hosts as were the other couple staying the same week in the adjoining house. Carcasonne, limoux and foix all well worth a visit in the area with the Guidot wine tour a great experience Thanks all, we will be back!!

10/10 Excellent

julie j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful views
The property is one of 2 gites located next to each other. They appear to have connecting do9ors in the event of a large family renting both. The Gite was well furnished and equipped , it was obviously well maintained and far more spacious than it appeared fro the photographs. The bedrooms were large and all had ceiling fans which was a definite plus in the heat. The main room and 2 of the bedrooms had views over to the Pyrenees. The views are as impressive as shown in the photographs. The owners are on site but remain unobtrusive whilst being on hand to deal with any problems. The Property is located within easy travelling distance of a number of mediaeval sites and Toulouse and Carcassonne or even a day trip to Andorra. This was a late booking for us as we had business in Toulouse and we combined a holiday. We were pleasantly impressed and would certainly consider visiting again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Françoise O.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
la piscine n'est pas privée,aucune isolation phonique
La piscine est à partager avec un autre gîte et la propriétaire, la maison est coupée en deux avec une cloison et on entend tous les déplacements et les conversations de l"autre famille et d'une chambre à l"autre. La terrasse des 2 gîtes est séparée par une cloison en bois aucune intimité possible. Le Wi-Fi est juste un relai de la maison de la propriétaire, le WiFi est parfois disponible dans le couloir mais de manière discontinue. Il y avait des traces d"urine sur un coussin du salon et une odeur d'urine persistante dans la chambre du bas. La cuisine était envahie de fourmis. La maison n.'a pas de volets juste de fins rideaux et des ventilateurs au plafond, très difficile de dormir à l' étage par forte chaleur..De plus la maison est fort éloignée,il est impossible d"aller chercher un pain sans voiture.La piscine reçoit souvent des fientes d"hirondelles. Si vous êtes francophone vous n"avez aucune aide de la propriétaire et toutes les infos dans le gîte ne sont qu'en anglais.. Surtout attention à votre caution,car pas d"etat des lieux ni en entrant ni en sortant puis elle vous envoie un mail pour vous dire qu"elle ne vous rend pas votre caution pour un coup sur un carrelage que nous n"avons pas fait et une clé pas rendue que je lui ai renvoyée.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Five star holiday
Fabulous! Lorna is a star!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Famille A., Suisse

Quelles vue et exposition incroyables
Très belle maison, très bien équipée et les propriétaires sympas. Pour la saison hivernale des radiateurs à l'étage seraient les bienvenus.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

A beautiful gite in an amazing setting
This gite is in a superb setting, quite high up near the village of Manses, with wonderful views of the Pyranees. Lorna, the owner, gave us a very friendly welcome and told us about local dog walks for our dog Max. The gite was enormous and as we were just a couple we only used the downstairs which had a beautiful bedroom and ensuite shower room. There were a further three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs! The lounge and kitchen/dining room were huge and fully equipped. We had a great verandah where we spent most of our mornings and evenings. It was peaceful, hot, and with the views, who could ask for more. We travelled quite a bit in the area as we are planning on retiring to France and wanted to get to know the area. I would recommend Mirepoix on Monday market day but get there early, it is also great for a drink/lunch/dinner etc. on any day of the week, sitting in the ancient square with all those fabulous buildings. We travelled through the Pyrannees to Pas de la Casa in Andorra, a very scenic journey but the end result, the ski resort, looked quite drab and too commercialised, especially without snow! We also had a very pleasant lunch at the cafe on Lac Montbel - the colour of the water being the bluest you have ever seen. All in all I would recommend this gite without exception and the host Lorna, was very hospitable and welcoming. Thanks again for a lovely stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Suuuper!!
Een fantastisch adres, zo ontzettend mooi!! Lorna en David zijn een super aardig Engels stel, die van een voormalige stal een ontzettend mooie accommodatie hebben gemaakt: zeer ruim, zeer licht, zeer modern, brandschoon en super comfortabel, het kan echt niet beter. Vanaf de woonkamer en het terras heb je dus precies het uitzicht dat op het plaatje staat: over het licht glooiende landschap naar de pyreneën. Schitterend! De pool is eveneens fantastisch en met hetzelfde uitzicht! Tevens: zeer zonnig hier, we waren er eind september en hadden vanaf 8 uur 's ochtends tot om half acht 's avonds zon bij het huis en de pool. En Mirepoix - ein klein, zeer charmant stadje - is binnen 7 minuten met de auto bereikbaar. Hier zijn tal van leuke restaurantjes en cafés en winkeltjes en maandag vindt er een schitterende markt plaats. Kortom: het kan niet beter en we komen zeker terug! ----- Ein wunderbarer Ort und die vielleicht schönste Unterkunft die wir je gemietet haben (wir mieten über diese Website seit 11 Jahren;-). Wirklich der Hammer: David und Lorna sind super nett, die Unterkunft ist sehr geräumig, sehr hell, modern und super komfortabel und sauber, und vom Wohnzimmer und der Terrasse aus hat man genau den Blick wie er auf dem Foto steht. Einfach umwerfend! Auch den ganzen Tag Sonne, wir waren Ende September da und sogar zu dieser Jahreszeit hatten wir ab 8 Uhr morgens bis halb acht abends Sonne. Der Pool (mit demselben Blick in Richtung Pyrenäen) ist klasse und Mirepoix ist nur 7 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt. Ein sehr nettes und charmantes Städtchen, wo man alle Einkäufe tätigen kann, gut aus essen und Montags ein sehr netter Markt stattfindet. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder! ------ Ce gîte vraiment est encroyable! Très spacieux et limineux, soleil pendant toute la journée (au mois du septembre à partir de 8 heure le matin jusqu'à 19 heures), vue superbe sur les pyrenées et Laura et David sont très sympa! Le gîte est très moderne, propre et très comfortable, aussi le swimming pool est parfait et la ville de Mirepoix (très charmante!) est de 7 minutes en voiture. Vraimemt parfait, on espère revenir bientôt!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cliff B.

Top class, really comfortable and peaceful.
Lorna and David have done an excellent job with Le Cazal. We are all agreed that it is the best gite holiday we have had in France. The property is of a very high standard, the views are spectacular and Lorna and David are always available should you need any help. Highly recommended and we wish them all the best.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carole J.

We stayed at Le Cazal
Can I keep this a secret ... no, it would not be fair to Lorna and David Cannell. This place is a gem, we had a wonderful stay for 4 weeks in April, with the most hospitable and caring hosts. Le Cazal is such a beautiful and authentic French Farm with the most lovely gites. The walks are fantastic, the gite was fantastic, the hosts fantastic; what else can we say, I would like to have stayed forever.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John S.

A perfect February holiday
A week at the beginning of February could have been dismal but we we had sunny days and clear crisp nights so it was perfect. The living area faces south so it was bright all day long because of the patio and french windows and warm too. We only needed the wood stove in the evenings and it kept us nice and cosy. The property is attractive, comfortable, spacious, clean and well equipped. The views to the Pyrenees are just fantastic. It all looks great in the photos but in reality, it is even better! Mirepoix is a lovely town and surprisingly lively for the time of year. The market on Monday is well worth a visit, if only to sit outside with a glass of wine and watch the world go by. Carcassonne is great, especially the castle. The drive to the Cathar castle at Queribus was as enjoyable as the castle itself. It was only a hop skip and jump from the Mediterranean so we drove there across country and back via the coast. We managed a couple of days skiing at Ax-les Thermes. Great place, inexpensive - make sure you ask for insurance to be added to your ski pass. We had a busy week but could just as easily stayed at Le Cazal enjoying the views with some good wine. Le Cazal in winter is fantastic so we are planning to return for a summer stay too.