The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House - Pennautier

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Mountain view

Check out the area

Pennautier, Occitanie

Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office7 min drive
Chateau Comtal9 min drive
Narbonnaise Gate11 min drive
Castres (DCM-Mazamet)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House

Whether it's your base for exploring the ruins of Cathar Castles, walking through beautiful nature, strolling the battlements of the medieval La Cité of Carcassonne, cruising along the Canal du Midi on a barge or sampling the beautiful wines of the region – the Cathar Cottage is your perfect home away from home!

The Cottage is located in the village of Pennautier which is found 5 minutes drive North of beautiful Carcassonne. Pennautier has been known as such since 1781, however its history wends it's way back through the Middle Ages and Roman Occupation into pre-history.

The Cathar Cottage is an attached village house on 3 floors. The ground floor consists of the entrance, kitchen and dining area, along with a full bathroom. The first floor comprises the Master Bedroom, Sitting Room, Terrace and second toilet. The second bedroom is contained on the second floor - please note there are fairly steep steps to the second floor which would not be suitable for older persons or very young children. The Cottage has free Wi-Fi.

Pennautier has all the basic services within walking distance, including a newsagent, grocery store, bakeries, butcher, cafe, pizza restaurant, pharmacy, and doctor. The Chateau de Pennautier is on the edge of the village (2 min walk from the Cottage) and dates back to 1620 - a wonderful place to engage in a bit of 'wine tourism'!. Parking is available within meters of the house.

Keywords: French, village, intimate, historic, services, shops

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Mountain view

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Steep stairs to top floor

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pennautier

Located in Pennautier, this cottage is near theme parks. St. Vincent Church and Maison des Memoires are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and Parc du Père Noël. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

What's nearby

Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office - 7 min drive
Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 8 min drive
Aude Gate - 8 min drive
Chateau Comtal - 9 min drive
Narbonnaise Gate - 11 min drive

Getting around

Carcassonne Station - 10 min drive
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

Château de Pennautier - 3 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 5 min drive
La Jardin de l'Estagnol - 6 min drive
Restaurant la Rive-Belle - 7 min drive
Le Printemps d'Asie - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House located?

Situated in Pennautier, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Écluse d'Herminis, Musee du blason - vitrail and Canal du Midi. Auditorium - Ancienne Chapelle des Jesuites and Parc du Père Noël are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

helen a.

18 May 2019

interesting property

overall we enjoyed our holiday in pennautier,but only one bed made up and I didn't want to share with my daughter, we left message with local agents but never received a reply. we wanted to use public transport but would advise visitors to use own transport. I think maybe we were a little early in the season, and it was a local holiday in this area. small supermarket open when we arrived on Saturday 27th april ,were told they would be open again on Monday but did not open again until Thursday, the rustique bar/café only did food if they had enough customers, but were very helpful friendly. great meal at winery restaurant. did lots of walking. Aragon worth a visit. thankyou for the wine which we enjoyed, another reason to drive, would have liked to bring some home with us. Helen

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aniruddha C.

4 Sept 2018

clean comfortable accommodation in good location with excellent hosts

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

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

8/10 Good

Gregor H.

11 Oct 2017

Quaint little town house

We enjoyed our stay at this quaint little town house, which is well equipped from top to bottom. The stairs were quite steep and we both felt that older residents may suffer trying to get up and down. Whilst we really enjoyed our stay the lack of access to an outdoor space proved claustrophobic and as such we spent most of our time out and about. That said I suspected there was limited access to an outside seating area prior to our visit so I blame myself in this respect. It was spotlessly clean with a superb shower and constant hot water, you could not ask for more at the price

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN T.

20 Sept 2017

Fantastic traditional house in lovely village

I stayed at Cathar Cottage with my wife and children, aged 7 and 4, for a week at the end of August. This is a wonderful traditional French house, and the photos on the site do not do it justice. Pennautier is a lovely French village with a butcher, 2 boulangeries, a mini market, a tabac and one bar. We loved going to the boulangerie every morning and for a drink at the bar in the evening. Everyone we met in the village was very friendly, and always fussed over the kids which was really nice. Be prepared to speak French in the village, as many people don't speak english! Again, we saw this as a plus as our son has just started French at school. The village is 10 minutes from Carcassonne and a great base for exploring the region. My one piece of advice is do not take your vehicle down the Rue Victor Hugo to the front of the house. The street is horrifically narrow at the bottom and we scratched our wing mirror on the hire car. Park at the top or bottom of the street in the parking bays on the main road - we never had a problem getting parked and it is a short walk to the house. While we were there a light broke for the bathroom which I reported one morning. We went out for the day and when we returned it had been fixed which was fantastic. We had a fantastic experience at Cathar Cottage, a real feeling of being in real France, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanna L.

5 Aug 2017

Lovely cottage, great location

Really well equipped cottage with comfy beds, good wifi, plenty of towels, good shower etc. Just what we wanted. Parking was justt at the top of the street in proper marked spaces. Great location to walk to 2 bakers, a butchers and small supermarket with really chatty friendly locals. Lovely arrival bottle of wine from the neighbouring vineyard and soft drink each for the kids. There's a lovely playground in the village too for the children. Carcasonne and Narbonne Plage were our favourite days out. Many thanks.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

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What makes this property unique

The experience of holidaying in a genuine functioning French village in a cottage full of character. The ability to walk up the street and shop for fresh croissants, baguettes, jambon and fromage to construct your own beautiful picnics. And of course walking 2 minutes through the village at night to visit the lovely restaurant of the Chateau De Pennautier to enjoy a lovely meal and sip a range of the excellent wines that are a product of the Chateau winery.

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