10/10 Excellent
Jo V.
27 August 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rundum liebenswürdig
Jo V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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18th Century Artisans Cottage - featured in Sunday Times Best Gites 2018 & 2022
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 350 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Thézan-Des-Corbières, Occitanie
- Abbey of Fontfroide15 min drive
- Reserve Africaine Sigean19 min drive
- Lagrasse Abbey20 min drive
- Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)42 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
18th Century Artisans Cottage - featured in Sunday Times Best Gites 2018 & 2022
Listed in the Sunday Times 30 best self catering gites in France for 2022 and best 20 gites in the Languedoc 2018. Maison des Fleurs is a two bedroomed cottage with a sunny balcony where you can eat your morning croissant and watch village life go by. The cottage was formerly a vineyard worker's house and is now beautifully renovated and furnished with an eclectic mix of French antiques and practical modern furniture having a well equipped kitchen and wi fi - the top floor (bedrooms) has air conditioning.. The house offers all the amenities necessary for a relaxing holiday at any time of the year - it has air con and fans for the summer and, for the cooler winter evenings, radiators in all rooms. Should you be visiting with friends or family we have another gite just 9km away, please see Appartement de Roses et de Vignes..
Thezan des Corbieres is still a wine making village and vineyards surround the property offering enticing walks and bike rides. The village has all the amenities necessary, Boulangerie/Grocery Shop, Tabac/Post Office and a Pizzeria/Bar.It is only 15 minutes from the market town of Lezignan-Corbieres and 20 minutes from the larger town of Narbonne. Many airports serve this region, a testament to its popularity, Carcassonne and Beziers are the closest being about half an hour away, but Toulouse, Montpellier and Perpignan are also quite close being less than 2 hours drive.
Situated in the heart of historic Cathar country this area is a dream for those interested in history. Ancient abbeys such as Fontfroide (10 minutes drive) and World Heritage Sites like Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi are only half an hour away and, in Narbonne, you will find interesting evidence of the presence of the Romans when Narbonne was the centre of Roman Gaul. If, however, you just want to relax, there are also 44 beautiful beaches from which to choose, some only 16 miles distant. Just ten minutes away at St Laurent de la Cabrerisse is a fabulous river where locals and tourists swim and relax in the summer. For further information visit our website.
Thezan des Corbieres is still a wine making village and vineyards surround the property offering enticing walks and bike rides. The village has all the amenities necessary, Boulangerie/Grocery Shop, Tabac/Post Office and a Pizzeria/Bar.It is only 15 minutes from the market town of Lezignan-Corbieres and 20 minutes from the larger town of Narbonne. Many airports serve this region, a testament to its popularity, Carcassonne and Beziers are the closest being about half an hour away, but Toulouse, Montpellier and Perpignan are also quite close being less than 2 hours drive.
Situated in the heart of historic Cathar country this area is a dream for those interested in history. Ancient abbeys such as Fontfroide (10 minutes drive) and World Heritage Sites like Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi are only half an hour away and, in Narbonne, you will find interesting evidence of the presence of the Romans when Narbonne was the centre of Roman Gaul. If, however, you just want to relax, there are also 44 beautiful beaches from which to choose, some only 16 miles distant. Just ten minutes away at St Laurent de la Cabrerisse is a fabulous river where locals and tourists swim and relax in the summer. For further information visit our website.
Property manager
Maison des Fleurs
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 5
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Over 5 years of age
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 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
Thézan-des-Corbières
Located in Thézan-des-Corbières, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Fabrezan Tower and Abbey of Fontfroide are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Reserve Africaine Sigean and Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Natural Regional Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Thézan-Des-Corbières, Occitanie
What's nearby
- Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Natural Regional Park - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
- Abbey of Fontfroide - 15 min drive - 14.9 km
- Reserve Africaine Sigean - 19 min drive - 20.4 km
- Lagrasse Abbey - 20 min drive - 18.5 km
- Les Halles de Narbonne - 24 min drive - 26.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
- Auberge du Vieux Puits - 11 min drive
- En Catimini - 7 min drive
- La Petite Auberge - 11 min drive
- Bonbonne - 7 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Francis R.
4 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Francis remy
Francis R.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Elodie G.
16 August 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison des fleurs
Elodie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Isadora, Cambridge, MA, USA
19 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heat wave vacation
Isadora
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Carsten M., Landshut
1 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nettes Haus
Carsten M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Elise L.
1 March 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une très jolie maison agréable et confortable
Elise L.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
8/10 Good
James E.
23 February 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
James E.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020
10/10 Excellent
Andrea S.
11 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wundervolles Häuschen, liebevoll eingerichtet, perfekte Lage für Ausflüge, tolle Gastgeberin
Andrea S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
silke D.
24 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wundervolles authentisches Haus in einem lebendigen Dorf
silke D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
Ursula K.
6 June 2019
Kleines romantisches Stadthäuschen
Ursula K.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Ken C.
21 January 2019
Beautiful Little cottage in a wonderful area
Ken C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Patricia H.
16 August 2017
Schnuckeliges Häuschen in wunderschöner Landschaft
Patricia H.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Claudia S.
29 June 2017
Fantastische Gastgeberin
Claudia S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Christine S.
24 June 2017
A charming cottage in a sleepy town
Christine S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
michel v.
1 April 2017
Peut faire mieux
michel v.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Rita und Thomas G.
19 September 2016
Rundum verwöhnt!
Rita und Thomas G.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Agnès M.
26 February 2016
Petite maison décorée avec goût, hotesse Diane très sympathique
Agnès M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
23 November 2014
Wonderful
About the host
Hosted by Maison des Fleurs
Why they chose this property
Listed in the Sunday Times 20 best gites in France for 2018.
What makes this property unique
We fell in love with Maison des Fleurs the minute we walked through the door - strange to most as the cottage was derelict and in a terrible state. It had, however, a lovely 'feel' to it. We have researched the history and found that it has always been a family home - at first it was a vineyard worker's house, the ground floor being used for the donkey or pony that would help the family till the vineyard. Later on the downstairs became a small shop where carts and bicycles were repaired, then it was converted again into a cottage where a family with 4 daughters lived. On the front door you can see initials carved by one of the owners who started their married life there - EH and PH.
We spent two years restoring this little cottage using materials that were consistent with the age of the cottage and keeping as many features as possible, such as the beams and floor tiles, it was a real labour of love. Every day someone from the village would pop in to see our progress, usually uttering 'bon chance' when they saw what we were doing and always offering advice! Gradually we could see the cottage as it had been, a warm, family home with great character. We added our brocante (antique shop) and vide grenier (flea market) finds and voila (!) it was finished.
Every single guest has remarked on the lovely ambiance of the cottage and the decor - all have found it a relaxing place to be with all the comforts of home. Everyone has also commented on how lovely it is to sit on the balcony and watch village life go by and how friendly people are in the village. Maybe that's because they feel they helped with the renovation by giving us advice!
We spent two years restoring this little cottage using materials that were consistent with the age of the cottage and keeping as many features as possible, such as the beams and floor tiles, it was a real labour of love. Every day someone from the village would pop in to see our progress, usually uttering 'bon chance' when they saw what we were doing and always offering advice! Gradually we could see the cottage as it had been, a warm, family home with great character. We added our brocante (antique shop) and vide grenier (flea market) finds and voila (!) it was finished.
Every single guest has remarked on the lovely ambiance of the cottage and the decor - all have found it a relaxing place to be with all the comforts of home. Everyone has also commented on how lovely it is to sit on the balcony and watch village life go by and how friendly people are in the village. Maybe that's because they feel they helped with the renovation by giving us advice!
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English, French
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