A beautiful village house

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Caunes-Minervois, Occitanie

Caunes Minervois Abbey1 min walk
Carrière du Roi4 min drive
Cabrespine Cave12 min drive
Castres (DCM-Mazamet)84 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A character home in the medieval village of Caunes Minervois, nestled at the foot of the Montagne Noire, in the heart of the Languedoc wine-growing region, Cathar country and Tour de France territory.
The house, built over centuries but stripped back to the medieval walls, has a secluded outside courtyard, views of the Romanesque abbey, and the Pyrenees. It sleeps 6, has 2 bathrooms, living, dining, kitchen, all newly upgraded, and a lovely library/2nd lounge on the top floor.
The historic medieval village, at the edge of the Montagne Noire National Park, is a fabulous base from which to explore Cathar castles, cycle Tour de France stages, visit the ancient cities of Carcassonne, Narbonne, Beziers, walk, indulge in fresh village food, markets, and the wines of the Languedoc- Roussillon region. The beach is just 45 minutes away.

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 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

Caunes-Minervois

Located in Caunes-Minervois, this holiday home is in the mountains. Carrière du Roi and St. Julian's and St. Basil's Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Château de Gourgazaud and Les Combes Cachées. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding, cave exploring and mountain climbing nearby.

What's nearby

Caunes Minervois Abbey - 1 min walk
Carrière du Roi - 4 min drive
Cabrespine Cave - 12 min drive
Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office - 21 min drive
Narbonnaise Gate - 25 min drive

Getting around

Carcassonne Station - 25 min drive
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

La Cantine du Curé - 2 min walk
La Grande Fontaine - 3 min walk
Les Meulieres - 13 min drive
L'Argent Double - 5 min walk
La Table d'Emilie - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful village house pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is A beautiful village house located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Caunes Minervois Abbey and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Carrière du Roi. Occitania Truffle House and Château de Gourgazaud are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Liesl S.

16 May 2016

Lovely, remodeled home in the center of the village

This tastefully remodeled home is quite spacious, with a full "suite" on the top level (with bedroom, bathroom and sitting area) and two, large bedrooms on the middle floor. It has a good kitchen for cooking and a private courtyard for dining (and safe-keeping of race bikes for the cyclists). The bakery is walking distance for fresh croissants and bread. The village abbey is around the corner and worth a visit. There is good cycling, nice walking routes and interesting places to visit in the area. I would definitely recommend this to friends as a nice place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

25 Aug 2020

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

Endroit de charme

Très jolie maison, située dans un village charmant, un endroit idyllique pour se ressourcer

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aidan and Pam C., California and Maryland residents

13 Aug 2018

Comfortable with a garden/outdoor area.

The owner was ready to help with any need or question. Very well renovated house and one of the best locations in the village.

Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

9 Oct 2017

Manifique!

What an absolutely wonderful time we have just spent in Caunes Minervois - everything we hoped for and more. Taking the house for a month allowed us to really get a feel for the village although for 2 of us it was a return visit after 13 years! The house is extremely comfortable and all amenities are excellent. We were lucky enough to win the toss and get the top floor bedroom with adjoining lounge which had such a beautiful outlook across the roof tops to the distant hills. Trying to understand the instruction sheets for the washing machine and cooker was interesting as there was no English translation but with the use of Google we managed to work things out! We are more than happy to thoroughly recommend the house and would like to say a big "thank you" to Elizabeth for letting us stay. On the down side was as Australians and New Zealanders BBQ is second nature and we would have loved to have been able to do this in the courtyard.

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo G.

31 Aug 2015

Peaceful and Lovely house

We have spent a week in this house in August with our two small children and it was fantastic. The house is beautiful inside and very tastefully decorated. The furniture and appliances are of exceptional quality. In particular, we loved the layout, the kitchen and the spaciousness of the 3 rooms. The village is quiet and friendly neighbors; the town is well connected by road. The attention and willingness of the owner (Elizabeth) made us feel very comfortable. All very clean. I recomend it. We have no doubt that if next year we return to southern France we will call the owner to rent it. I recommend visiting near the village church of Notre Damme du Cros.

About the host

Your host

I am an architect and author. My husband is also an architect and a photographer. This house was either serendipity or insanity. It's been a 6 year journey. Caunes Minervois gets into your soul.

I love animals, mad about dogs, can be an animal rights and ethical-food dictator if left to my own devices. My son has been a vegetarian since the day he was old enough to spit meat out. My daughter is a committed carnivore. My husband Justin likes peculiar mid seventies music and restores even older peculiar bicycles .

Why they chose this property

I just knew it as soon as we walked in. We're architects. That means sucker-for-punishment in all languages. This is the third house we've taken apart and refurbished extensively. It's the only one we were clever enough not to live in while we did it.