Fully Renovated Village House

5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Palairac, Occitanie

Château de Quéribus28 min drive
Chateau de Peyrepertuse35 min drive
Reserve Africaine Sigean41 min drive
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)87 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Shower room 3

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

A beautifully restored 400 year old house located at the centre of the award winning village of Palairac in the High Corbieres region of Languedoc. The house can sleep 10 people comfortably and offers all modern amenities with spacious accommodation on three floors. The village of Palairac is in the heart of Cathar Country with the castles of Perepertuse, Aguiler and Queribus nearby. There is opportunity for walking, and riding in the immediate area and swimming in local pools and nearby rivers and gorges. The area is particularly popular with on and off road cyclists. (The Tour De France passes through nearby villages most years)The sandy beaches of the Mediterranean are within an hours drive. The nearby towns of Tuchan and Pazioles are 15 minutes away and offer good shopping, bars and restaurants. There is more comprehensive shopping, including superb French markets, at Narbonne, Lezignan, Perpignan, Carcassonne and Ceret.

Property manager

Jane Venables

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

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

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

Palairac

This cottage is located in Palairac. Chateau de Queribus and Terms Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Domaine du Grand Arc and Le Cellier. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Palairac, Occitanie

What's nearby

Chateau de Queribus - 23 min drive
Château de Quéribus - 28 min drive
Lagrasse Abbey - 31 min drive
Chateau de Peyrepertuse - 35 min drive
Reserve Africaine Sigean - 41 min drive

Getting around

Rivesaltes Station - 58 min drive
Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

Cafe le globe - 15 min drive
Le Relais d'Aguilar - 15 min drive
Chez Cecile - 25 min drive
Izard Alain - 20 min drive
L'Ame des Corbières - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fully Renovated Village House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fully Renovated Village House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fully Renovated Village House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fully Renovated Village House located?

Situated in Palairac, this cottage is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Chateau d'Aguilar and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Verdouble Gorges. Domaine du Grand Arc and Chateau de Queribus are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

7 Sept 2015

Beautiful house in friendly village.

This house is a gem in beautiful countryside, great walking, relaxing on the terrace or chatting with the locals. The house itself is equipped with everything you could need and the housekeeper lived just up the road and was very helpful. Bear in mind that this place is tucked away in the hills and it is a twenty minute drive to the nearest shop so you need to be organised with shopping!

10/10 Excellent

Michèle R.

30 Jul 2019

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

De super vacances!

Palairac est un joli village typique des Corbières où il fait bon vivre. Endroit idéal pour visiter les châteaux cathares, Lagrasse, l’Abbaye de Fontfroide etc. et même aller passer une journée à la mer à Leucate ou à Narbonne. Il se trouve sur un GR et on peut faire une belle boucle à pied de 3h en partant du village. Tuchan est à une quinzaine de minutes en voiture. On y trouve une supérette, un super boulanger et une piscine municipale où nous nous sommes souvent rafraichis en fin d’après-midi. Petite piscine idéale pour les enfants ! Nous nous sommes baignés dans le Verdouble à l’entrée de Paziols et dans l’Orbieu à Ribaute, endroits idylliques. La maison de Jane est située sur la place du village. C’est une vieille bâtisse construite sur 3 niveaux. Elle est très agréable et spacieuse. Nous n’avons pas utilisé la salle de séjour et la cuisine du bas. Pourtant cet endroit reste frais durant l’été mais il n’y a pas de réfrigérateur. Nous avons utilisé celle du 2ème étage où il y a tout l’équipement nécessaire. Cette pièce est chaude en cette période estivale mais la chaleur y était supportable grâce aux ventilateurs. Elle s’ouvre sur une belle terrasse orientée à l’est, très agréable le soir car à l’ombre et avec une jolie vue sur les collines environnantes. Le 1er étage est aussi accessible directement par la petite rue qui monte. On y trouve 4 chambres, 2 salles d’eau et une salle de bain. Ce fut idéal pour notre famille composée de 2 couples, de 2 enfants et d’un bébé. Nous avons même pu loger pour 2 nuits un autre couple dans la chambre du 1er accessible par un escalier très raide donnant dans la cuisine du bas et qui a elle aussi une salle d’eau. C’est une maison atypique, pleine de charme. Merci à Jane pour ses informations et de nous avoir permis d’arriver une journée plus tôt afin d’éviter les bouchons sur la route. Merci à Avril pour son accueil à notre arrivée. Nous avons passé 2 super semaines de vacances en famille. Merci Jane !

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Catty H.

15 Aug 2017

Super séjour

Deux semaines de vacances pour visiter la région qui est très jolie, avec ses beaux paysages, ses châteaux cathares, Carcassonne... Le gite de Palairac, bien situé pour toutes nos balades, est spacieux et très confortable ; on peut s'isoler ou se retrouver dans la salle ou sur la terrasse. Le village est calme et nous avons fait plusieurs balades autour du village. Tout était réuni pour que nous passions de très bonnes vacances. Merci Jane pour nos échanges de mails et pour vos réponses rapides à toutes nos questions.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

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

8/10 Good

Regis N.

24 May 2017

Excellent séjour .

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à Palairac . La région magnifique nous a enchantés et malgré le temps quelquefois incertain, nous avons fait de magnifiques balades, ( re ) découvrant les châteaux Cathares , des paysages splendides, ainsi que les étangs du bord de mer . La maison spacieuse et confortable, dotée de tout ce dont nous avons eu besoin, nous a permis de passer une semaine des plus agréables dans ce petit village sympathique . Seul bémol : le fait que Abritel prélève le montant de la location en livres ( 657,46 livres correspondant à 781,01 euros , alors que l'annonce publicitaire annonçait 7 nuits à 105 euros soit 735 euros ; nous avons donc réglé 46 euros en plus, ce qui n'est peut-être pas beaucoup, mais ne nous semble pas correct . En tous cas nous remercions vivement la propriétaire Mme Jane Venable .

About the host

Hosted by Jane Venables

We live in Oxford with our dog Sancho near to our 3 children and 5 grandchildren. We spent many holidays in France before deciding to buy a house there when we retired and sold our family home. We keep a small cottage base in Oxford but spend a good part of the year in France. Our home in Palairac is now where the family gather for occasions throughout the year.

Why they chose this property

We love old houses with a history and fell in love with this house on first viewing. It feels cosy but can accommodate all our family with bedrooms and bathrooms to spare. The village is uniquely beautiful and the people are so friendly,(a mixture of French, Belgium, English), we felt right at home as soon as we moved in.

We can fly from the UK into Carcassonne, Bezier, Perpignan, Gerona, (Barcelona), Toulouse or Montpellier so always have a wide choice of cheap tickets. We then drive for an hour through stunning countryside to the village. We like its remoteness because the roads are virtually empty even in high Summer, and except for the odd bicyclists, (The Tour De France passes through nearby villages every year), there is almost no traffic at all through the village itself.

What makes this property unique

This village has been inhabited for over a thousand years and the 12th Century church, is the centre of many mysteries. Because of its antiquity, no modern building is allowed in the village. Nothing is spoiled.

My family love walking in the hills surrounding the village which are full of wild flowers and shrubs and quite spectacular in the Spring, early Summer and Autumn. The grandchildren play out in the village and surrounding hills and woods, taking picnics, making camps and generally exploring. In the Summer we go swimming in the nearby rivers and local pool where we meet lots of people over drinks and food in the outdoor cafe.

We are always captivated anew by the unique beauty and total peace we find when we arrive back in Palairac.

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