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Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside

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Exterior
Pool
Room
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lavelanet, Occitanie
  • Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Lac de Montbel
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Montsegur Castle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside

Les Tournesols, or the sunflowers, is a 19th century estate, 2300m2, located in the lush countryside of the beautiful Ariège. It consists of a main house and an attached gite/cottage. At the moment only the gite/cottage is for rent, but the main house will never be occupied during your stay, giving you plenty of privacy to enjoy the beautiful garden and swimming pool.

The gite which is attached to the right side of the house, is self sufficient with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and 2 ensuite bathrooms. There is central heating throughout the cottage. It has a private, sunny terrace attached, with tables chairs and sunloungers. The main garden has a heated swimming pool , which is completely private to you during your entire stay.(open July-Sep weather, conditions permitting). Parking on the property.

Nearest Facilities:
The estate is located close to Lavelanet (15min walking/short drive) which has supermarkets, boulangeries, post office, banks and a fresh food market every Friday. Carcasonne is 65 km away and Toulouse 90km, both of which have an airport.

Nearest sights:
- Lake Montbel: is a short 30 min drive, and provides facilities for kayaking, sailing and fishing.
- Mirepoix and Foix: famous Ariège medieval cities
- Montsegur: historic Cathare site (ruins) 20 minutes
- Monts d'Olmes: 23 km of ski pistes, altitude 1400-1900m, 30 minutes drive
- Andorra, 114 km, 2 hour scenic drive
- Saint Lizier: white water rafting, 70 min drive

Property manager

Cornelis Geboers

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Lavelanet

Located in Lavelanet, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne and Quercorb Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Montsegur Castle and Château de Montségur. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.
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Lavelanet, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lac de Montbel - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Montsegur Castle - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Château de Montségur - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Les Monts d'Olmes - 27 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Saint-Jean-de-Verges Station - 29 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Creamundo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Pizza Royale - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Le Pub Art Yeah Joie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Velvet PUB - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside have a pool?

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

Is Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lac de Montbel and Montsegur Castle. Château de Montségur and Château de Lagarde are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

YOLANDA L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Les Tounessols

Everything was as we expected because we already knew the place and we feel very confortable there. However I must say that we haver found cleanliness quiet poor in t'he inside of the house and it is dissaponting because for us it is a bàsic.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marc M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Correct mais peut mieux faie

Maison, jardin et piscine agréables mais plusieurs points ternissent le tableau. Personne à l'accueil à l'arrivée comme au départ. Constat de 2 transats déchirés à notre arrivée. Chasse d'eau tombée en panne. Propreté du gite laissant à désirer à notre arrivée. Lierre sur les murs empêchant des fenêtres de se fermer. Plusieurs visites nocturnes par une fouine, pas de solutions apportées. Manque d'information sur le fonctionnement de la tv et les dates de sorties des poubelles. Bref, le sens de l'accueil et de l'information sont complètement à revoir.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Liselotte B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very nice location

Very charming old house in a nice location with heated pool. The house is nice, but it was but it was not very clean (nor was the pool) and the beds was not so nice. The dishwasher broke down and in generel the house appeared a bit disearted and miskept. But the location is peacrfull and quite
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

YOLANDA L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Les Tournesols

Inmejorable!!!! Una casa para soñar!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Emile M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay - everything you need

Te house is great and is surprisingly big inside. There is a well equipped kitchen, several places in the garden to relax, a lovely swimming pool and many things to do in the surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

Relaxing week

Really well equipped & clean accommodation in peaceful rural location. Nice garden with pool and very quiet area made for a super relaxing break. Half hour drive to Mirepoix and Foix with their medieval charm, good markets and restaurants. Foix in particular has great places to eat. Would recommend this accommodation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippe A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Hele vriendelijke beheerders

Mooie woning met zwembad. Beheerders waren erg betrokken bij ons comfort.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Was für ein Idyll!

An einem wunderbar stillen Ort ein gemütliches Haus, geschmackvoll eingerichtet, mit herzlichen, diskreten Gastgebern und ab und zu einem Reh im Garten ... und Zwergohreulen in der Nacht ...
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

YOLANDA L.

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

Idilic holidays

The house is located in a beautiful location, calm, quiet, surrounded by a superb garden of tall trees. The town Lavelanet is in the centre of Ariege so that you're near off all the interesting places to visit. The history of Lavelanet makes you understand the characteristics of the village. The house inside has all the commodities you need and special mention for the guardian who helped us at everything we asked. 10 points out of 10. Jordi i Yolanda.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MAGALI D.

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

Une semaine au calme très agréable

La maison est idéale pour 2 adultes et 2 enfants. La piscine est vraiment très agréable et sans aucun vis à vis. Nous avons passé une semaine parfaite dans cette maison proche de Foix, des châteaux Cathares et de belles randonnées. Sorties à la fraîche le matin et retour à la maison dans l'apres midi pour profiter de la piscine, une semaine idéale.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Marie Danièle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, location

Avis mitigé

Cuisine sombre, mal éclairée, mal aménagée, couverts en nombre insuffisant et de mauvaise qualité. Piscine agréable mais très difficile à ouvrir, il nous a fallu regarder un tutoriel sur Internet pour connaître la marche à suivre. Gérants charmants mais ne parlent pas français et ne sont pas présents pour ouvrir et présenter la maison. Pour ce prix, les locataires méritent mieux. Je ne recommanderai pas cette location... Marie-Danièle Faure
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Blue cottage review

This place is so good that we came back twice! Lovely secluded location, nice pool, spacious living areas and a great spot for visiting the Ariege region. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michiel S.

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

Heerlijke vakantie!!

Heerlijk huis, super zwembad, hele prettig contact met de housekeepers. Ligging is fantastisch, heerlijk rustig aan de rand van gezellig dorp en heel veel uitstapjes te doen in de omgeving. Absoluut een bezoek waard!!
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Heidi T., Neupré

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

Maison très agréable

Maison très agréable au calme ! Lavelanet n’est pas un joli petit village typique mais la propriété est une bulle à part dans un superbe cadre, pas de bruit, jardin et piscine agréables !! La maison est bien située pour faire de superbes randonnées et visites de châteaux ! La literie est très bonne et l’accueil super (lits faits, linge de maison prêt, boissons au frais, collations et vin, vraiment on s’est de suite cru chez soi). Il manque peut être une lumière extérieure et une lumière plus puissante dans la cuisine. Petit bémol pour les visites nocturnes d’une fouine dans les combles. ——————————————— House very nice quiet! Lavelanet is not a pretty little village but the property is a bubble apart in a beautiful setting, no noise, garden and swimming pool so so perfect !! The house is well located for great hikes and castle tours! The bedding is very good and the welcome pack super (beds were made, linens ready, cold drinks, snacks and wine, really we immediately believed home). It may lack an outside light and a more powerful light in the kitchen. Small flat for the nocturnal visits of a weasel in the attic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

John H.

Great for exploring Lavelanet area.

Very enjoyable stay at gite on edge of town. Just a short drive into town centre. Basic but very comfortable accommodation. Everything was clean and serviceable with comfortable beds and plenty of hot water in bathroom and separate shower room. We felt the kitchen was a not well lit and the outside furniture was due an upgrade! Despite these minor criticisms we thought the gite represented good value.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Isabelle B.

a bit disappointed - un peu deçus

The location is great and the house is attractive. However, the musty smell that permeates every room was very unpleasant. The house needed to be aired out. What was even more unpleasant were the dishes with crusty remnants of food that had been put away in the cupboards. The washing machine had not been given any attention either, showing signs of mildew, and also smelling poorly. The dish drying rack had not been cleaned in a while either. Fortunately, there was the pool to distract us !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

Lovely cottage and pool in great location

As described, the cottage was well equipped and comfortable with a lovely garden and pool. A great base for exploring this area. We would look to rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alrik v.

Heerlijke woning met zwembad in mooie omgeving

Een heerlijke woning met alle gemakken, prima uitgeruste keuken, veel informatie over bezienswaardigheden, fijne en grote tuin met zwembad. Slaapkamers en badkamers erg mooi. Omgeving veel te doen en te zien. Jammer dat veel restaurants dicht waren, waarschijnlijk vanwege de wegwerkzaamheden. De ‘ sleutelhouders’ zijn erg hulpvaardig en enkele kleine ongemakken ( kapotte lampen) waren met 1 sms opgelost. Dus een topverblijf
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

christian Z.

Maison confortable, jardin tres agréable, piscine propre

Tout est très bien. Rapport qualité prix très intéressant surtout que nous bénéficions de la piscine de façon privative.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Excellent property in a great location to explore this beautiful area of the Pyrénées.

It’s as good as it looks in the pictures and will definitely consider this property again. The owners are really good communicators which meant there was no problems at all. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Great Place To Stay

Lovely property set in lovely grounds. We had a great week staying here and with great weather. There were only two of us but the house is spacious enough and equipped for four people. Excellent pool. Caretakers were friendly , on hand and responsive if there were any queries. The village of Lavelanet is a fifteen minute walk from the property and has the necessary shops needed for groceries etc. Lots to do in the area in terms of places of interest, restaurants, markets and local festivities. We would happily return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

A lovely house with spacious, well maintained garden, in semi- rural setting on edge of village.

Property as described and pictured. Quiet location on the edge of town. Several bakeries and supermarkets in town, and a few basic restaurants - we didn’t try these but ate out several times in nearby Mirepoix, which is a beautiful medieval town. House spacious for 4 adults and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nik B.

A lovely break away

Although the weather wasn't kind we really enjoyed our stay, the pool was a real treat and great to use. Set in a spacious garden it was always quiet as on the very edge of town. Lavelanet has plenty of supermarkets and a couple of very nice restaurants, would recommend Le Theatre and La Masion. Plenty of markets on throughout the week in the surrounding area. The highlight was the underground river at Labouiche.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kerstin S.

Erholsamer Aufenthalt

Sehr ruhige Lage. Geschmack- und liebevoll eingerichtet. Sehr gemütlich.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

mrs sian williams

Lovely house,beautiful grounds and location.

Had a really lovely week,house was very clean,comfy and nicely furnished.Beds very comfortable and lots of storage space.The only thing that could have been better was the lighting in the kitchen,just a bit dark,even with the lights on.Pool and garden were fantastic.Great bike track which started opposite Aldi in Lavelanet,really pretty and flat,perfect with 3 kids! Lots to do in surrounding area and beautiful scenery everywhere.The welcome pack was lovely,thankyou.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Cornelis Geboers

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We are a Dutch couple, and have travelled extensively before persuing our dream of owning a house in southern France. After a 3 year search, viewing over 80 properties in the region, we fell in love with this property. It's main advantages being a lovely French house in an unspoiled and charming countryside. Also with lots of attractions nearby (a lake, caves, skiing, Andora, medieval cities, historic ruins)

What makes this property unique

The estate located close to Lavelanet (15min walking/short drive) which has supermarkets, boulangeries, post office, banks and a fresh food market every Friday.
Les Tournesols is located in the middle of Cathare country, with it's unique history and historic buildings (e.g. Montsegur).

The location at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains provides lots of possibilities for outdoor activities, e.g. (electric) cycling, walking, climbing. Other nearby sights encompass:
- vineyards at Limoux and nearby carcasonne
- Lake Montbel: is a short 30 min drive, and provides facilities for kayaking, sailing and fishing
- Mirepoix and Foix: famous Ariege medieval cities
- Monts d'Olmes: with ski pistes, altitude 1400-1900m, 30 minutes drive
- Andorra, 114 km, 2 hour scenic drive
- Saint Lizier: white water rafting, 70 min drive
- Carcasonne is 65 km away
- Toulouse 90km
- Narbonne and Perpignan beach are a 1.5 hours drive.

Languages:

English, French, German, Dutch
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