Enchanting 4-bedroom Languedoc house. Perfect for families, runners, cyclists.

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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10300 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Rivel, Aude

Château Chalabre
‪6 min drive‬
Lac de Montbel
‪9 min drive‬
Puivert Castle
‪11 min drive‬
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Nestled in the heart of a quiet, picturesque village in the foothills of the French Pyrenées, this four-bed village house will seduce any francophile. Retaining all its traditional Gallic charm, the house -- previously a small hotel and a café -- has been sensitivley and charmingly renovated. It now offers four spacious bedrooms, a large sitting-room, a spacious and serene study, and the heart of the home: a lovely French kitchen with a long (original) table to accommodate groups intent on sampling local produce. The house has plentiful hot water, and for colder evenings a wood-burning stove and electric heatersSurrounded by green hills, 5KM from a beautiful motorised-traffic-free swimming lake, and 45 minutes from the Pyrenées, the Ancien Hotel is perfect for cyclists, walkers, runners, or anyone needing R&R in a quiet and welcoming village in the foothills of the mountains. There is a small terrace, perfect for an evening apéritif or two.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: cats (limit 1 total)

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

Rivel

Rivel is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Puivert Lake and Lac de Montbel, while Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and Les Forges de Pyrène are cultural highlights. The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth and Ax-Bonascre Gondola are also worth visiting.

Rivel, Aude

What's nearby

Château Chalabre - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Puivert Lake - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Lac de Montbel - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
Puivert Castle - 11 min drive - 8.2 km
Montsegur Castle - 25 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

Couiza-Montazels Station - 30 min drive
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

‪Le-Tresor - ‬10 min drive
‪Camping la Régate - ‬19 min drive
‪Hôtel de France - ‬5 min drive
‪Creamundo - ‬14 min drive
‪Le Moulin de l'Eveque - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting 4-bedroom Languedoc house. Perfect for families, runners, cyclists. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Enchanting 4-bedroom Languedoc house. Perfect for families, runners, cyclists. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting 4-bedroom Languedoc house. Perfect for families, runners, cyclists. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting 4-bedroom Languedoc house. Perfect for families, runners, cyclists. located?

Situated in Rivel, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Château Chalabre, Puivert Lake and Lac de Montbel. Puivert Castle and The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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About the host

Your host

I'm a British author and discovered Rivel when I came to write a book here. I then bought the Ancien Hotel and have spent 15 years renovating it as charmingly as I can, while preserving its long and interesting history. I'm a runner and cyclist and swimmer and Rivel is perfect for anyone wanting to be active: there's am 80km long flattish converted railway line, the Voie Verte, 1km away from the house, plus cols and mountains and safe roads for cyclists.

Why they chose this property

The village is friendly, serene, and surrounded by gorgeous nature. There are two swimming lakes nearby, each different and each delightful. In the summer, the lakes have cafes and amenities; and the village comes alive.

What makes this property unique

My house has 300 years of history as a hotel and café. I have kept signs of this in the house as best I can, while making sure the house is comfortable for modern living. You will find the odd bar towel or old advertising sign, but also spacious and charming rooms to relax in.

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