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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Carcassonne, Occitanie, Occitanie
  • Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Château Comtal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4)

This is a beautifully restored apartment on the top floor, where mellow character and lovely original features are allied to contemporary light and creature comforts. It is the ultimate getaway, with the lovely private peaceful sun terrace where you can sit and watch the sunset and views of St Vincent Cathedral in all its glory whilst enjoying an aperitif.
There is an open plan layout .The kitchen is fully equipped with all you need to create a gourmet meal (although the restaurants are plentiful in the vicinity) or just have a simple snack.
Following on from this is the comfortable lounge which extends onto the sun terrace. There is British_French TV avilable DVD player, music centre (including ipod docking station) and a range of books and magazines to enjoy.
There is a good sized double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and vanity unit with hairdryer supplied.
There is a modern twist to the bathroom with an ergonomic luxury power shower with body jets and overhead spray
Les Bottes Cachees,(the hidden boots)
Situated in the Bastide de St. Louis in the center of Carcassonne This 16th century house with original features and modern facilities, has separate secluded sun terraces. Carefully restored into separate apartments, with lots of original character. The perfect location to reach La Cite, Canal du Midi, cafes, restaurants and places of interest. Toulouse, Narbonne and the Mediterranean all within an hours reach.

Property manager

Richard Mallard
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Amenities

Kitchen
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Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 5
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
There is a extra charge of £10 a night for the use of the sofa bed linen towels etc .(this can be paid on arrival)

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

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

Carcassonne

Bastide Saint-Louis, a neighbourhood in Carcassonne, is home to this apartment. Tennis Asptt Carcassonne and Carcassonne Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Canal du Midi and Parc du Père Noël.
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Carcassonne, Occitanie, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Aude Gate - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Château Comtal - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Narbonnaise Gate - 7 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Carcassonne Station - 7 min walk
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Picnic Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Celt - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Blasco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Longchamp - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Carnot - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4) located?

Located in Bastide Saint-Louis, this apartment building is steps away from Auditorium - Ancienne Chapelle des Jesuites and St. Vincent Church. Place Carnot and Canal du Midi are also within 5 minutes. Carcassonne Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eva M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Navidad 2024/25 Carcassonne

Estancia buena, limpia, buena ubicación. Único a decir, que no era la estancia que salia en la foto
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

Wonderful

Loved the apartment. Clean, roomy, attractive, comfortable, everything worked. Terrace was excellent. Everything for an extended stay. Great quiet location, minutes from sites and eateries. Communication was excellent. Wine basket was a nice touch. Stairs were a bit of a challenge, but would not prevent me from looking to book this apartment again if I return to Carcassonne. Thank you Richard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriele V.

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

Prima Ferienwohnung

Gut ausgestattet. Vorsicht: die Wohnung "Merlot" im 2. OG ist nur über eine sehr steile und schmale Treppe zu erreichen; wir hatten deswegen etwas Probleme die Koffer hochzubringen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Champlain L.

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

Very nice stay in Carcassonne

We had a great time. Apartment very well located in the city. The view from the terrasse is beautiful Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith E.

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

A lovely week in Carcassonne

Richard and Helen's place is a well appointed apartment with everything we needed for our stay. We ate out a couple of times but also made good use of the kitchen to prepare our own meals. Richard was always very responsive with answers to any questions that we had. Parking in the area sadly doesn't seem to be free anymore but we found the local underground car parks will sell a week long ticket for 20Euros which was very reasonable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid M.

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

Cozy home and wonderful terrace

We had a wonderful stay in Carcassonne. The flat is cozy and well equipped and welcoming, placed in a small building dating back to the 16th century, but fully refurbished. Everything is at walking distance from this flat (station, main place of the Bastide with its bars and restaurants, the museum and small cathedral) and also the medieval Cité. We slept well with the windows closed because the neighborhood can become somewhat noisy during early night. A highlight is the balcony suitable for breakfast as well as for enjoying a glass of wine towards the end of the day. Parking spaces (not expensive) and bus stops (e.g. local bus line to the airport) are close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne N.

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

Très bon séjour

Appartement très accueillant et agréable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen O.

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

Central and lovely

Ideally would have preferred terrace straight off our apt but obv the bldg isn’t built like that It was all very clean and comfy Thanks both
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kalia B.

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

Great place but loud except for lovely church bells.

It was a lovely, well kept space. Just insanely loud on a hot night. Probably not always true, but was that one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie R.

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

Parking situation

We spent a very nice time in the house. The description is accurate and the place is very convenient. But it is worth mentioning for people arriving with a car, that all legal parking places close to the house have to be paid for. On top of that, it is not possible to pay for more than 5 hours at once, but re-payment is allowed. The parking fees are very reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia v.

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

Very nice appartment

Exactly as advertised. Best for a couple, sofa bed linens are charged extra. Very quiet and cozy with a nice little terrace/balcony. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maggie P.

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

Great location. Quiet except for the bells which I loved!

Great location. Quiet except for the bells which I loved! Be prepared for a narrow set of stairs but worth the trouble.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Wonderful apartment with balcony

Lovely apartment for 2 people. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. In a good quiet location within easy walking distance of restaurants and old city. The balcony is a great bit bus especially at breakfast time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Super

Perfect location to visit beautiful carcasonne. Very quiet street..short walj to the main square . Owner very helpduk. Beautiful balcony to sit out on reallt made our stay. Would love to return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

DANY D., 17340 YVES

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

Séjour agréable

Ma compagne et moi avons passé un très bon séjour.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas F.

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

Good central location - Very good customer service

Couple of minor issues when we arrived, dealt with very very quickly by the owner - can't fault the customer service! Nice clean apartment near the town centre on a quiet street. Lots of parking nearby. Lots to do in the area especially if you enjoy history and castles. Municipal lake nearby for swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G., Verwood UK

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

Great Find

We were very pleased with this great small apartment which was in a perfect location. Easy to reach the canal, railway station and the main square with lots of restaurants. Also only a pleasant 20 minute stroll to the medieval city which is well worth a visit. We appeeciated the lovely balcony at the rear of the property overlooking greenery and the church and enjoyed the bottle of wine left by Richard the owner. Thank you Richard. The apartment was equipped with eveything you needed including a fan which was greatly appreciated as it was very hot during our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara V., Victoria, BC, Canada

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

A good place to stay

We arrived early and were lucky to be able to check in before 4. Unfortunately, the check in was hurried and we did not get any information about the unit. Also, the stairs are very tight and steep so be careful with luggage. The apartment itself is a good size with a nice bed and extra pillows and quilts. The windows block out street noise well. The back patio is a real treat and the bells from the nearby church are delightful. Our biggest issue was that the internet was terrible. Richard was very quick to respond to our concerns but they were not resolved.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Clio R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Très bon séjour

Appartement bien placé et agréable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Glenda D., Sydney, australia

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

Beautiful Carcassone in Merlot

Such a very sweet place to stay - for one or two people - plenty of room - everything you want is there . Back terrace looking to St Vincent and it’s bells is fantastic . Kitchen /Bathroom very well equiped . 3 flights narrow stairs but it’s worth the climb .
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

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

Great location in the city.

Fantastic balcony with flowering trees and shrubs. The view of the St Vincent tower is special and if you are a fan of church bells, you’re at the right address! Enjoy your stay, Raymond is the perfect landlord!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALASTAIR RANKEN

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

Lovely Apartment

Really enjoyed our stay here. The apartment was immaculate through out. The terrace was a welcome bonus to relax after a day sight seeing with a glass or two! Raymond collected us from the airport and gave us information on Carcassonne which was very helpful. The apartment is in the centre of town, so handy for sight seeing and lots of restaurants nearby. We would certainly stay here again and recommend others to do so. Raymond and Julie are perfect hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Nice apartment in the Bastide!

Lovely apartment in the heart of Bastide. Parking was easy outside the apartment and there is also more free parking nearby. Raymond met us to check in and provided really useful information on local area. We really appreciated the bottle of wine, baguette and butter on arrival also! We slept on the sofa bed and my daughter took the bedroom - both comfy. Balcony is great bonus and there are good cooking facilities. We were there in the middle of a heat wave and it was warm but fans were provided which really helped. Great place and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra D.

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

Vue sur terrasse très belle

Spacieux et bien agencé avec une belle terrasse Le propriétaire très accueillant
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brendan Cotter

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

Lovely!

Lovely apartment in the centre of town. Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Loved the terrace overlooking a wild garden and the church tower. The owners Raymond and his wife were extremely helpful and welcoming. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Richard Mallard

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After holidaying in the area for many years, we decided that the laid back French way of life was definitely for us. We came across the property a few years ago. It was in a terrible, run-down state and we have worked hard to lovingly restore this property to its former glory. We hope our guests enjoy the area and that they appreciate the hard work we have put in to restore this charming 16th Century house and retaining most of the original features.

Why they chose this property

We loved the fact that the property was right in the heart of Carcassonne, with all the amazing shops, restaurants and cafes on our doorstep.
We love spending weekends down on the Mediterranean which is just 45 minutes away.
There are many lovely villages to explore nearby, especially the famous book village, Montolieu and Saissac with its amazing Chateau.

What makes this property unique

We spent a lot of time making sure that the property retained its original features but also had all modern facilities.
The lovely terrace is perfect to enjoy a glass of wine or simply enjoy the views of St.Vincent Cathedral. It is very rare to get outdoor space in the heart of Carcassonne and that is one of the reasons that we were attracted to this property.
La Cite is just a 15 minute walk away, and there are so many restaurants and shops to explore nearby. Place Carnot is particularly nice to sit and enjoy a drink and watch the locals going about their business.

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