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.

Electric hob and cooker. Basic condiments provided.

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

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Parking available
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Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Pouzols-Minervois, Occitanie

Reiki Practice JinKei
‪3 min drive‬
Château de Paraza
‪7 min drive‬
Les Halles de Narbonne
‪23 min drive‬
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
‪50 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

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

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Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Not suitable for toddlers, steep stairs

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

House trained pets considered. Ask before booking.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking permitted on the terrace.

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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.

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 Gorges du Brian - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
Les Halles de Narbonne - 23 min drive - 22.6 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, pets are allowed at this property.

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).

9.6

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

15 Oct 2024

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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

Wendy B.

1 July 2019

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Fabulous!!

We had a lovely week in this beautifully renovated property. Stunning views from bedrooms, kitchen and terrace. Tastefully decorated and fitted out with everything you need. Lovely host who was available if needed and even gave us a tour of their small winery. Absolutely recommend staying here but beware there are some steep steps!

10/10 Excellent

Sally I., Brisbane, Australia

26 Nov 2018

A wonderful place to stay - surpassed all our expectations.

This is a quirky, very attractive and comfortable place to stay to enjoy all the delights that the Minervois area (and beyond) has to offer. The apartment has been beautifully renovated and offers private accommodation (separate bedroom and bathroom) for two couples or a family. As the photos on the website show, the view looking southwest from all the rooms and the terrace is marvellous. We particularly enjoyed the changing views of the mountains, the beautiful sunsets and, on clear nights, the fabulous starry sky. While situated in a small Medieval hilltop village, there is easy access to larger towns for shopping, restaurants and sightseeing. Most of all, Juliet and Simon were very considerate and helpful. And they also make fabulous wine! We used our four week stay as an opporunity to explore a large area of the département, stretching from Puigcerdà in the South West, on the Spanish border (at the end of the Yellow Train Line) to Labastide-Rouairoux in the North, and Pont-du-Gard in the East. This geography is wondrously endowed with stunning scenery, old churches and abbeys, beautiful villages, and delicious wines and local produce. Hence, we highly recommend 13 due du Fort as an ideal base from which to explore this delightful region of France. Heartfelt thanks to Juliet and Simon for always being cheerfully available to provide help and advice, and never being intrusive. Special thanks as well to Matilda for inviting us to the local vignerons’ celebration at the Cave du Vignerons. We hope to return one day. Sally and Peter, Brisbane, Australia PS: A most enjoyable aspect of our stay was discovering the high quality of the Minervois wines and of the sparkling wines from nearby Limoux.

Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Perth

16 Jan 2017

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

Cathy G.

9 Sept 2024

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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.

23 July 2024

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Vacances à Pouzolles

Très belle location , au calme , et très belle region

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joerg R.

8 July 2024

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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.

6 July 2024

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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Olivier B.

12 May 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary Z.

29 Apr 2024

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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

Verified traveller

14 Apr 2024

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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

8/10 Good

Joel B.

6 Nov 2023

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séjour agréable

Bref séjour avec un logement bien équipé pour découvrir la région.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

2 Nov 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Thu-Vân N.

2 Sept 2023

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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

Mary B., Austin, Texas

19 May 2023

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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

Laura R., Charleston, South Carolina

15 Oct 2022

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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.

6 Oct 2022

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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.

24 Sept 2022

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Kurzurlaub

Alles wie beschrieben und wirklich etwas Besonderes. Parken vor der Wohnung ist schwierig. Ansonsten alles perfekt.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

N. Sophia K., Deutschland

15 Aug 2022

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Wunderbar

Wie immer ein wunderbarer Aufenthalt in Pouzols-Minervois. Vielen Dank für alles

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Andrea B.

8 Aug 2022

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Romantisches Haus im Dorfzentrum von Pouzols-Minervois

Wir haben einen sehr schönen Urlaub in Pouzols-Minervois verbracht. Das Haus war sehr gemütlich und wir haben die es sehr genossen auf der schönen Terrasse mit dem tollen Ausblick zu sitzen. Der Kontakt mit der Vermieterin Juliet war sowohl im Vorfeld, als auch vor Ort sehr gut und völlig problemlos! Einen kleinen Verbesserungsvorschlag hätten wir allerdings : - ein Mückenschutz an den Schlafzimmerfenstern wäre super

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

YANNICK A.

22 July 2022

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Logement calme très bien situé dans le centre du village

Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable en famille

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

LOUISE D.

1 July 2022

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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

Aaron N.

30 June 2022

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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

Jane A.

18 June 2022

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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

Glenn N., Canadian

13 June 2022

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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

About the host

Hosted by Juliet and Simon Ingman

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.

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English, French

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