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The good life in The Sunny South of France 🇫🇷

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Stunning heated swimming pool!
Welcome to our lovely home.
Terrace/patio
Pool
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 14450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rieux-Minervois, Aude
  • Domaine de Massiac
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Caunes Minervois Abbey
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Château Comtal
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Church view room

1 Double Bed

La Belle Époque Suite

1 Double Bed

La Belle Room

1 Single Bed

Sky view mezzanine

2 Single Beds

The Château view suite

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

The Garden Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

The Panther Suite

1 Double Bed

The Saffron Suite

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

The Topaz Suite

1 King Bed

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The good life in The Sunny South of France 🇫🇷

A magnificent Maison de Maître In the heart of the beautiful village of Rieux Minervois with its boulangeries, boucherie and a number of restaurants, all within the centre of the famous Minervois wine region.
Located in The South of France, close to the beaches of Narbonne and the historic walled cite of Carcassonne and the unique hilltop town of Minerve. Perfect for visiting the Cathar sites and wine tasting too.

Property manager

Charlotte Wells
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Rieux-Minervois

Located in Rieux-Minervois, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a river. Occitania Truffle House and Le Musée de la Torture de Carcassone are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Château de Gourgazaud and Domaine de Massiac. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rieux-Minervois, Aude

What's nearby

  • Domaine de Massiac - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Caunes Minervois Abbey - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Château Comtal - 27 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Aude Gate - 28 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 30 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Lézignan-Corbières Station - 23 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Meulieres - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hôtel Ô Fil de l'ô - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Rivassel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Grande Fontaine - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Cantine du Curé - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The good life in The Sunny South of France 🇫🇷 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The good life in The Sunny South of France 🇫🇷 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The good life in The Sunny South of France 🇫🇷?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The good life in The Sunny South of France 🇫🇷?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The good life in The Sunny South of France 🇫🇷 located?

This family-friendly Rieux-Minervois holiday home is located by the sea, 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Château de Gourgazaud, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Canal du Midi and St. Julian's and St. Basil's Church. Caunes Minervois Abbey and Abbaye Saint Guilhem Le Desert are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sigrunn Haug S.

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

A perfect stay in a beautiful house

We had a superb stay in this extraordinary house. It fitted 13 people with room to spare and was nicely furnished. We liked the backyard a lot and we all hung out there and relaxed. We went on several excursions and visited vineyards. We also dined at the local restaurants. It is a very small and quiet town. We enjoyed our stay very much. Regards, Sigrunn
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryl A.

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

An amazing holiday

The Good Life was perfect. It is exactly as it looks in the photos. We enjoyed the well-appointed interior and sat outside in the afternoon sun with a glass of wine after our excursions to neighbouring towns and villages. BTW, the location is excellent for exploring the area. Rieux Minervois is a small town with a great boulangerie down the road (walking distance), good Italian restaurant across the road, and a local wine co-op. There's also a small market on Saturdays. We weren't sure about parking for our 2 cars, but it was easy - never a problem. We had a great holiday!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver H.

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

Hunting for happiness - find it here

A grand pile of a manor house with very generous and well appointed accommodation, in the middle of a busy village, surrounded by beautiful countryside and hills thick with vines and olive groves. Short drives along tree lined vistas or up windy roads to the hills, put many interesting towns and some splendid wineries in easy distance; the towns of Carcassonne, Narbonne, Limoux and Perpignan to name a few, as is the Med for beach lovers, but the smaller villages around and about were delightful too. Plenty of restaurants to choose from, including on the canal at Trebes. And to top it all, fresh baguettes and patisserie from the village boulanger. À votre santé et bonheur.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

A Holiday mover to be Forgotten

We were celebrating our 40th Wedding Anniversay with all our Family so there was 14 of us in total. The house was lovely, giving us lots of space to come together, but with enough to have our own individual space. Everything was there we required . When we contacted the owner regarding cleaning of the pool after the 1st week, he immediately arranged for it to be cleaned. There was a be lovely welcome basket for our arrival. The whole family, oldest to youngest loved the place so much. Although right in the middle of town you would never have known it as it was so quiet on the terrace. Sunbathing by day, swimming and long lazy lunches and dinners it was everything we hoped it would be for us to celebrate our vow renewals under the Honeysuckle Bower.. Thank you
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume V.

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

Parfait pour un séjour entre amis ou en famille

Nous avons passé deux merveilleuses semaines du 5 au 19 août 2023. Nous étions un groupe d'amis avec quelques un de nos grand enfants (14 en tout) et aussi bien la maison que l'extérieur (cours et piscine) ont parfaitement répondu à nos attentes. L'emplacement est idéal pour visiter Carcassonne, les chais locaux et les grottes à proximité et se balader au bord du canal du midi. La situation en pleine ville offre beaucoup d'avantages (commerces à 3 minutes en voiture, pizzeria juste en face, concerts et animations à 5 minutes a pied) et quelques tous petits inconvénients (un peu de bruits de circulation). Merci à Charlotte et Will pour leur accueil et les échanges toujours rapide et à Mike pour ses interventions. Nous sommes tous d'accord pour revenir l'année prochaine 😁.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Charlotte Wells

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Charlotte and Will are your hosts who support and work closely with Wildlife Conservation Charities. Charlotte is a Dentist and Will is a Chef and gin producer.

Why they chose this property

Magnificent in both grandeur and decor and very well located. So many sites to visit. A château opposite and the 17th century heptagonal church steps away.
Restaurants and takeaway options within walking distance and Carrefour a 5 minute drive away.
A heated pool on site. Lots for children locally too, very close to the canal de midi for cycling and boat trips, history on your doorstep and watersport and inflatables fun at the local lake. Walking distance to all amenities (including wine tasting!)
Lots of parking available adjacent to the property in addition to off road parking.
A concierge service on hand for help.and advice.
Excellent plane, train and road links

What makes this property unique

Gorgeous outside area with a beautiful pool and plenty of seating. Outdoor kitchen for alfresco dining. Large interior dining room. Featuring 3 kitchens, 2 lounges including a cocktail lounge.. Stunning spiral staircase with unique crystal accent. Fabulous period features throughout. 🌸

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

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