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Well-equipped House At Foot of Medieval Cité with Garage, Wifi & 2 Shower rooms

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Well-equipped House At Foot of Medieval Cité with Garage, Wifi & 2 Shower rooms

From the entrance lobby at the main door two stairs lead down to the newly-refurbished shower room/WC. Upstairs the first floor has two double bedrooms (one with an additional single bed) and an additional shower/WC. Also on the first floor, the kitchen/diner/lounge includes two large settees, a breakfast bar with four high stools (please bear this in mind if you have younger children), oven and hob, microwave, and a dishwasher. There is a wood-burning stove in the lounge for the winter months and electric panel radiators are throughout the other living areas and staircase. The washing machine is in the utility room in the cellar and the private garage can also be accessed via the cellar. The opening to the garage is 174cm tall and 222cm wide - this is large enough for most cars such as Vauxhall Meriva, Mazda 6, Peugeot 308, Ford Focus, but not for particularly tall cars like SUVs. The garage is 560cm long, so long enough for most cars. There is free parking available in the street and in other very nearby streets.

Free wi-fi, (high definition) Satellite TV, and Playstation 3 with a selection of games and Blu ray movies.

Carcassonne, in South West France, is easily accessible via its own airport with Ryanair flights to London Stansted, Glasgow Prestwick, Liverpool, East Midlands and Bournemouth airport in the UK, Porto in Spain, Dublin and Cork in Ireland, Brussels in Belgium, and Billund in Denmark. Toulouse, Perpignan and Beziers Airports are all a little over an hour away by car with flights to many other European locations.

Carcassonne is one of the most popular tourist attractions in France, with its dramatic medieval Cité (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997). Walk along the castle ramparts to get fantastic views of Carcassonne and the surrounding countryside, or visit the Castle itself or the historic Cathedral, dating back to the 11th Century. Numerous excellent restaurants and independent high quality shops are within the walls of the medieval Cité, which are a few minutes walk from the house. Two Michelin-starred restaurants are within 400 metres of the house, one of which is in the Cité itself, the other (two-starred) a few minutes walk along the road.

For those with a car, historic local villages such as Villemoustaussou and Pennautier are within 15 minutes drive. Slightly further away (about 40 minutes) is Narbonne, and a little over an hour away are Toulouse, Beziers, and Perpignan. Alternatively why not take a train to some of these larger cities, or to the seaside resort of Sete, with its long beachfront.

Property manager

Ian & Anna Dougal

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: House may not be suitable for younger children

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 78899237800018

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 not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Well-equipped Foot Medieval Cité Garage Wifi 2 Shower Rooms
Well-equipped Foot Medieval Cité Garage Wifi 2 Shower Rooms

About the area

Map
Carcassonne, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Theatre Jean Deschamps - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Narbonnaise Gate - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Château Comtal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Le Musée de la Torture de Carcassone - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Carcassonne Station - 6 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant la Barbacane - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Bar à Vins de la Cité - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Le Saint Jean - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪L'Escargot - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Comte Roger - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Well-equipped House At Foot of Medieval Cité with Garage, Wifi & 2 Shower rooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Well-equipped House At Foot of Medieval Cité with Garage, Wifi & 2 Shower rooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Well-equipped House At Foot of Medieval Cité with Garage, Wifi & 2 Shower rooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Well-equipped House At Foot of Medieval Cité with Garage, Wifi & 2 Shower rooms located?

Located in the heart of Carcassonne, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Theatre Jean Deschamps, Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne and Museum of the Middle Ages. Chapeau Rouge and Museum of Chivalry, Arms & Archery are also within 10 minutes. Carcassonne Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Well-equipped House At Foot of Medieval Cité with Garage, Wifi & 2 Shower rooms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
We really enjoyed our stay at this house it is very well equipped and very close to la Cité. Perfectly located for visiting and strolls by the river Aude. (Plenty of games and good WiFi kept teenagers happy when indoors)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue M.

Good Location but Disappointing Accommodation
We liked the location but the property was very disappointing. The key holder met us at the property and communication was difficult as her English was very limited. To start she had difficulty opening the door, so much so that we only used the garage door, the smell as you entered was very damp and musty. We didn’t use downstairs shower room as the shower enclosure was very ‘mouldy’. The wooden duckboards looked very uninviting. The kitchen was well-equipped. The oven was not clean and the wooden breakfast bar was tacky. The bed linen and pillows look old and the fitted sheet bobbly. The mattresses were about 2 ins deep. The upstairs bathroom was in a poor decorative state but it did function. The garage was a bonus. We enjoyed Carcassonne and made the best of our holiday but, in all honesty, could not recommend this property. I was surprised that Vrbo were displaying it on their site.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wylma M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wylma McGee
Fantastic location for the Walled Medieval City.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
CarcaSUN!
Absolutely wonderful location, within very quick walking distance of La Cite. Owner communication was great, on site support was wonderful. Facilities were good. Lots of nice touches, like providing adapters for sockets! Kitchen facilities were of a very high standard. Don't forget to play Carcassonne!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very convenient and comfortable
Property was clean and spacious - the garage was a great benefit. Very well positioned just outside the citadel walls, close to the porte d'Aude, with a good épicerie a handy short walk away. 15 minutes to the main town (which had a great market) and a further 5 minutes to the Canal du Midi. Lots of vineyards are in close proximity (by car), with loads of great cycle routes from the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

Great facilities in a wonderful location
The property is accurately described as presented in the HomeAway details. I find it difficult to judge size from photos and was pleasantly surprised. In my opinion, it is spacious, well equipped and fantastically well placed for easy access to the medieval Cite and the 'newer' 13th century Carcassonne town. The owners have provided a very well thought-out and useful house book that answers most of a visitor's questions and I found the caretaker Chantel to be very pleasant and very helpful. Over all I found the house to be light and airy, even the basement where there's loads of space to hang washing that dries well ~ (it had to be done, even on holiday) ~ note the suggestion in the house book re leaving the window open. The kitchen/living area is a good size and 2 adults can easily move around the cooking area. The kitchen has everything one needs to self cater (beware the hidy drawer with the corkscrew) with a 4 ring hob, full sized cooker and dishwasher. There's a good sized fridge freezer in the kitchen and a spare fridge in the basement. All in all there's plenty of cutlery, crockery, glasses and pots and pans for 4 people and that, I find, makes life easier overall. The living space has plenty of space for 4 with 2 sofas that I found very comfortable and a TV. There's also a great selection of games for PS3 and the wherewithall to play them. My own delight was finding the Kate Mosse Languedoc trilogy books in the kitchen. I really enjoyed reading Citadel in the very place the action is set. A couple of very rainy holiday days, a comfy sofa ~ a great diversion. The downstairs bathroom does have a low ceiling, (as noted in some of the reviews I read) but as we're not a tall family it suited us well. The property has the added benefit of a lovely clean garage. We hired a Renault Captur and it was a good fit, it took away all the worry of finding somewhere to park, and leaving the hire car out in the street and possibly out of sight too. There is so much to see in and around Carcassonne it was a real pleasure having a lovely place to stay while we enjoyed it.

8/10 Good

Deborah D., Ithaca, NY

Well provisioned, comfortable, and well located
This property enjoys a spectacular location just down the hill from the walls of the old city. It has an exceptionally well-provisioned kitchen, two comfortable bedrooms, and a living area that will accommodate 2-4 people comfortably. Be aware that the local property manager does not speak English, so, if you don’t speak French, there will be communication problems.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Steve C.

The apartment is lovely, Well equipped and very well positioned.
We loved the apartment. It was very homely and in a sweet part of the old city right under the Cite walls. An easy walk to the medieval ramparts above where there are lots of restaurants - and tourists! About a ten minute walk takes you to a number of restaurants on Rue Trivalle and bars. It's a little way from the town centre (about a 25 minute walk and about a 30 minute walk to the Carcassonne station. The hosts Anna and Ian are easily contactable and very helpful for everything. We really enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Dwight C., Columbia, Maryland, USA

Great with just a couple problems!
Well equipped except needs regular coffee maker. Great location and garage for the car was great. Overall, house was damp; noticed mold on ceiling in entrance way.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Ruth K.

A delightful property in a great location
The owners of this property have clearly thought carefully about what to provide their guests. Having previously stayed in static caravans, it was a joy to be somewhere so well-equipped and comfortable. We all enjoyed our stay very much. The children were particularly thrilled by the numerous lizards who inhabit the outer walls of the house on warm nights! Having free wi-fi was an added bonus. The location was perfect for visiting the mediaeval city and near to all the necessary shops and amenities. Above all, the information pack provided by Anna and Ian was brilliant, covering everything we possibly needed to know.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Sandi M., Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Garage was a Blessing!!
Fabulous location! We were visiting during the Tour de France so the Garage was such a blessing. Parking in town would have been a nightmare! We arrived later than expected due to issues with our car rental. We called the caretaker to let him know well in advance but he was not happy about it. Thankfully the owner sorted it out for us and we had no issues getting our apartment when we arrived at 10:30 pm. The apartment was well stocked with everything we needed. The ground level where the 2nd bathroom is located had musty smell so we didn’t use that floor during our stay. The upper level had plenty of windows and light. One bathroom was sufficient for our family of 4. Overall, we had a lovely stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Alfredo G.

In the heart of the Occitanie region.
The house is located at the foot of the Carcassonne castle, in just a couple of minutes you are inside the city walls through the Porte de l'Aude, cannot find a mos central location. The house is well equipped, all your needs are covered with comfort. Ian and Anna are great and will answer any question promptly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Elaine H.

Lovely traditional accommodation with a modern touch
We had a lovely weeks stay in this comfortable, welcoming apartment. Situated just below The Cité ramparts, it had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Carolyn P.

Perfectly positioned for a visit to Carcassonne
We spent a week in and around Carcassonne. The house is in a perfect position for walking up to the old town or over the bridge to the city centre, an area we had not visited before. The house is well equipped with everything we needed although, with so many eating places around, we didn't cook at all. But there are lots of little extras included if you do want to cook. One suggestion, if you are arriving by car. The road outside is very busy and parking, although free, is hard to get. The garage is great but we only just squeezed our hire car in so a smallish car is recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Perfect Break
Great house. If you are wanting to stay near the old city you couldn’t get a better place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Anne B., Pincourt

Well located and comfortable.
Great to have the extra room and bathroom. We ran out of hot water and the caretaker came right over immediately to flip the breaker back on, which solved it. Missed having a toaster, but we've been to Europe before and expected it. Everything was absolutely A1!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

FRANK A., SAN ANTONIO

Great Choice
The house was the main reason we stayed an extra two days. Loved it. Frank J. Adelman San Antonio, Texas
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

LAWRENCE H.

Four night stay
Stunning location. Able to walk up steps to La Cité. Comfortable and clean. Immediate response when reporting pipe leak. Fixed same day. Our Berlingo would not fit into garage - we knew beforehand. Parking tricky. U.K. Tv disappeared after first day. Blessing in disguise?
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Perfect location and everything we required
The house was just what we needed and close to the centre. Easy access from the airport
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

c c.

It does exactly what it says on the tin!
Often properties are misrepresented on these sites but, not in this case. This pretty little house IS at the foot of the medieval city and there is direct access only moments away that, depending on your fitness, will have you in that magical place in five minutes or so. The property is large with two generous bedrooms a large and comfortable seating area and all the comforts you could ask for in a holiday location. The centre of the modern Carcassone is also a short walk so this really is a central location. Yet, it is a peaceful spot and quiet at night. There's a grocery and a newsagent a few doors away and I came to feel like a local going down in the morning to collect a baguette and paper and practice my French. Be warned, though, you won't find many people who speak English but, when you make an effort to speak French, they are gracious, friendly and helpful. Go if you like a quiet holiday, history, architecture and an excellent climate. Stay in this house if you want a home-from-home. Thank you Anna and Ian!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sally J., Haverhill

A wonderful property!
This house is a hidden gem at the the foot of the old city walls. The house was well equipped and more with everything that we required for our stay. We were very appreciative of the welcome gift too, such a great touch. Pierre and Chantel were extremely helpful and on hand if needed. If like us, you like to explore and discover, there is so much to do by car and on foot within the city. The old city is a must visit and would recommend a guided tour as you can get a passport which allows you to get discounted tickets to several things, including the jousting tournament in the castle, the castle itself and St Hilaire (the home of the first sparkling wine) all of which we would highly recommend. If like us you wanted to know more of the local history of the Cathars, then go to Foix at the foot of the Pyrenees and not for the faint hearted, a hike up to Chateau de Lastours. The views from both were amazing. We have fallen on love with this area and merely scratched the surface. We will be back and would highly recommend staying at this property, I know we would like to again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Glynnis B.

Great
The location was excellent and the house was well-equipped. Communication with the owner was great, but with Pierre and Chantal on location was tricky with no English between them. But we managed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

MIKHAIL M.

Great place to stay to observe Carcassonne and around
It's really a great place. Just near a fortress and old city. A garage gives a possibility to use the car to visit Castles of Cathars around. Albi and Cahor is not far. Good enough space for four persons.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Martin D., Melbourne, Australia

Wonderful home, well equipped in very handy location.
This home was a convenient base to explore Carcassonne and the wider region. Would stay there again. Great value.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

fantastic location
a wonderful introduction to Carcassonne. our meeting with Chantal went well and we loved trying our limited French on her. The apartment had everything we needed and after a hard day sightseeing it was lovely to arrive 'home' , have a hot shower and relax in the living area with a glass or two of local wine. every time we arrived back we kept being amazed at the view up the small street to the cite. our extra days meant we fitted in a trip to Toulouse and Carcassonne plage. The local shopkeepers were friendly and helpful and our favourite restaurant was the tavern moderne at the end of the rue de la gaffe. a wonderful house in which to enjoy the cite and the countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017