Lovely house with large garden & private pool in heart of Minervois

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Azillanet, Occitanie

Abbaye Saint Guilhem Le Desert7 min drive
Les Gorges du Brian7 min drive
Les Gorges de la Cesse11 min drive
Castres (DCM-Mazamet)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Until Covid-19 hit and I my bookings were affected, I was one of the top holiday homes in the area of Carcassonne on HomeAway, regularly placing at number 1 or 2. I was also a 'Premier Partner'. However, all this hard work has been lost!
This is a beautiful stone built semi-detached house. Around 200 years old in the village of Azillanet. There's a large garden (400m2), private swimming pool (8m x 4m), stone terrace and dining area and a spectacular old fig tree with a swing. The garden is south facing, so catches the sun throughout the day. The property has been sympathetically restored and tastefully furnished, retaining its original burnished oak floors and beamed ceilings. 3 large bedrooms, (one with a ladder-staircase & under-eaves sleeping), a newly refurbished bathroom and a superb open landing area are upstairs. Air conditioning has just been installed in 2 of the bedrooms. Downstairs there's another bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a generous living-dining space. Beautiful views of the village and countryside can be seen from the garden and all upstairs rooms.
The village boulangerie & cafe, 3 wine caves and two local restaurants are a few minutes stroll.

It's great to cycle through the vineyards surrounding the village. Walking and hiking trails also surround the village. Lake swimming (Lac Jouarres) is 10 min drive away, fantastic river swimming is within a 20 min drive (Agel). A supermarket, banks, cafes and other shops are only 5 minutes away in Olonzac. The fabulous Cathar village of Minerve is the next village, just over 3km away and the Unesco world heritage site of the Canal du Midi is about 5km away. The beaches of the Mediterranean are about a 35 minute drive and the old walled city of Carcassonne is a 25 minute drive. The nearest airports are Carcassonne and Beziers (40 minutes), Perpignan (1hr), Montpellier (1hr 15min) and Toulouse (1hr 45min).

Property manager

Suzanne Hails

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Saturday to saturday bookings during July and August.

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Azillanet

Located in Azillanet, this vacation home is in a rural area. St. Julian's and St. Basil's Church and Carrière du Roi are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cave les Trois Blasons and Le Pech d'André. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Azillanet, Occitanie

What's nearby

Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park - 6 min drive
Abbaye Saint Guilhem Le Desert - 7 min drive
Les Gorges du Brian - 7 min drive
Les Gorges de la Cesse - 11 min drive
La Curiosite de L'Auriol - 11 min drive

Getting around

Lezignan Aude Station - 21 min drive
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

Lo Cagarol - 8 min drive
Les Meulieres - 9 min drive
Le Ty'zac - 5 min drive
Le Bistrot Gourmand - 10 min drive
Chocobar - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely house with large garden & private pool in heart of Minervois have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lovely house with large garden & private pool in heart of Minervois pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

TANYA W.

4 Sept 2022

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

A beautiful home in idillic surroundings

We had the most wonderful holiday in Suzanne’s property. Everything was exactly as described (the only thing we couldn’t find was the first aid kit). Suzanne was very easy to communicate with both before and during our stay. The house is set in tranquil surroundings and I am very much hoping to go again! Absolutely loved it.

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Stuart G.

13 Aug 2022

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

Azillanet

Beautifully restored stone cottage with an excellent saltwater swimming pool, ideal for kids. Well equipped throughout and very comfortable. Air conditioning in the two main bedrooms, though not the top floor bedroom which was very hot for the children during our visit. Beautiful area with plentiful wineries to visit and history / culture in abundance at Minerve and Carcassonne. Do take precautions against insect bites, especially mosquitoes which were a regular menace during our stay!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

1 Aug 2022

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

Fabulous property in a tranquil setting

The property was perfect for our family of four. It's beautifully decorated and furnished, and had everything we needed. We only used the bedrooms on the first floor, where the air-con was a major bonus. Beds very comfy too. The saline pool was fantastic - very gentle on eyes, skin and swimwear. Azillanet is a lovely, typically sleepy French village. Sadly, when we visited in July, there were no open restaurants. That said, there are quite a few good eateries in the area and we can highly recommend the little van which visits every Tuesday evening and sells delicious wood-fired pizzas!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jason T.

5 Sept 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family getaway in south france

Me, my wife and 4 kids decided to holiday in France this year as flying somewhere works out so expensive, so we decided to give France a chance. We had a long drive from Calais, but stayed over in la souterraine on the way which is around 6 hours from Calais and then a further 4 hours from azzilanet. The directions given by Suzanne were spot on and we found it with no problems at all. The villa was exactly as described. Azzilanet is a very quiet sleepy village, where not much happens, so if your looking for nightlife and busy bars, then this isnt the place for you. The pool was great with a shallow and deep end, the only disappointment was that you lose the sun around 6pm because of the trees overlooking the property. There are lots of flies, wasps and mosquitos when we were there, which was very annoying and stopped us sitting outside in the evening time. The villa itself is very hot with no air con, which was very uncomfortable in the evening and night times. There were fans in the villa that helped cool you down, but it was still unbearable at times with temp at night around the mid to late 20s. The villa has everything you need for it to be a home from home, the communication from Suzanne was excellent and she always answered promptly and nothing was ever a problem. The villa on the surface was clean, however there were quiet a few cobwebs in the living areas and hallways, which hadn't just occurred. The light in the downstairs hallway had a bulb missing, but wasnt that inconvenient as we left the light on in the downstairs bathroom. Oliver who cleans the pool was great and was on hand to help and assist with any issues with the pool. This is a semi detached property, but we hardly saw the neighbours in the 2 weeks we were there. The sun beds need to be upgraded and they are broken and tired looking.There is lots to do around the area, I would recommend... Minerve,olnazac market. Have a bite to eat in the evening beside the canal in trebes. Carcasomme castle is a reasonable priced day out as well as walking around the city. Australian park is a great day out for the kids. Narbonne plage is a great beach and a more tourist area. Narbonne city is also good to walk around with plenty of shops. We found France very expensive for food shopping and to eat out if you have a family of kids. The villa is a great base and a peaceful environment and we really enjoyed our stay in France and will defo be coming back.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine w.

20 Aug 2019

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

This is a lovely house and pool in a gorgeous part of France.

This is a pleasant house with pool to cool off when the weather is hot. If you want a quiet rural french experience with good wine to buy, places of interest and coast nearby, then you should definitely consider staying here. The owner Suzanne was always quick to respond to questions and recommended places to visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019