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La Rocaille - Gite with stunning Minervois views and private pool

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 685 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Siran, Occitanie
  • La Curiosite de L'Auriol
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Abbaye Saint Guilhem Le Desert
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Les Gorges de la Cesse
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 King Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

La Rocaille - Gite with stunning Minervois views and private pool

Situated in an idyllic location, La Rocaille is a single storey gite with stunning panoramic views. It is approximately 6km (10 minutes) drive to the nearest village, which has all the basic amenities including boulangerie, bar/cafe, small shop & restaurants.

Equipped to a high standard; there is a large open-plan kitchen/dining room/living room (with dishwasher, washing machine, fridge-freezer, DVD, radio/CD player) opening onto a sunny terrace. There are two bedrooms (1 king-size, 1 twin) & a double sofa bed in the sitting room. There is a shower room and separate WC.

The gite has a large private garden with a swimming pool, BBQ and outside furniture. The large (8.5m x 4m) private pool is for the sole use of our guests at La Rocaille, it is not shared with anyone else. It has a surrounding sunbathing/patio area. The pool area also is enclosed by a safety fence with lockable gate.

Linen and towels (including beach towels for the pool) are provided.

Sorry no smoking or pets.

La Rocaille is situated close to Canal-du-Midi (a World Heritage Site) which provides numerous opportunities for walking, cycling and boat trips. Also nearby is Lac-de-Jourres with its facilities for water sports, picnics & swimming. Beautiful Mediterranean beaches are a 50 minutes drive away (Gruissan plage and Narbonne plage are the closest).

The gite sits in a beautiful and peaceful rural location which has minimal light pollution, thereby allowing for night sky viewing from our terrace and garden. Star clusters, shooting stars and the moon can be seen on clear nights.

The Gorge-de-la-Cesse is within walking distance of La Rocaille and offers plenty of opportunities for walking or cycling, with beautiful views all around. Carcassonne, Beziers and Narbonne are all within easy reach as is the medieval village of Minerve. Minerve is often cited as one of the most beautiful villages in France and can be reached by a 15-20 minute drive alongside the Gorge-de-la-Cesse. Several of the Cathar Castles are also within an easy drive from the gite.

Property manager

Andrew Edwards

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 indicated that 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
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Siran

Located in Siran, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Dolmen des Fades and St. Julian's and St. Basil's Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and La Curiosite de L'Auriol. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Siran, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • La Curiosite de L'Auriol - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Abbaye Saint Guilhem Le Desert - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Dolmen des Fades - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Les Gorges de la Cesse - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Les Gorges du Brian - 13 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Lezignan Aude Station - 37 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Meulieres - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Péniche - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Relais Chantovent - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Auberge de Saint Martin - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪La Guinguette du lac - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does La Rocaille - Gite with stunning Minervois views and private pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is La Rocaille - Gite with stunning Minervois views and private pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Rocaille - Gite with stunning Minervois views and private pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Rocaille - Gite with stunning Minervois views and private pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Rocaille - Gite with stunning Minervois views and private pool located?

This family-friendly Siran holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of La Curiosite de L'Auriol, Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and Les Gorges de la Cesse. Chapelle de Centeilles is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina Magnussen K., Hvidovre

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderfull stay at La Rocaille

We have had 14 delightfull days in La Rocaille. Lovely pool and very nice surroundings...lovely clean house with all we needed of gear in the kitchen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

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

Lovely base to relax by the pool or explore from!

Great size property for family of 4, with teens, in a lovely quiet area but within short drive of amenities. For a family who loves the outdoors the location was fantastic with lots of walking trails, gorge walks, biking & water sport options. There are also lots of historic towns & castles to be explored. Owner was really friendly & helpful and provides lots of info at the property, as well as lots of books & games!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G., UK

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

Wonderful

A lovely property in a beautiful setting with wonderful views towards the Pyrenees and very peaceful. Lovely places to visit, Minerve, Gorges d'Héric & Lagrasse to name a few and a lovely boat trip on the Canal du Midi from Homps which is nearby. The pool is great for cooling off and relaxing on the hot days. Would highly recommend and Andrew was very helpful and replied quickly to our messages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stijn D.

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

Out mountain villa !

What a holiday ! What a perfect house ! This was truly amaziing. The house has absolutely everything to make you feel good. It is clear that the owner is a pro in renting out, they want their guests to be comfortable, In a fully equipped place, with handy guides and a nice place under the sun with the best pool in the world. Even the bbq is fully equipped. Absolutely recommended ! In our opinion the the house is actually higher standard than the pictures are showing. Great experience !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clemence C.

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

Une magnifique semaine chez Andrew

Nous avons passé une semaine formidable chez Andrew qui est un hôte très réactif et a l'écoute de nos besoins. La maison est formidable, avec une magnifique vue sur le minervois, au milieu de la campagne, vous aurez donc une tranquillité absolue. Cette maison est tres ressourçante (peu de reseau et pas de wifi, ce qui ne nous a pas du tout dérangé). Tout etait très propre et le guide d'arrivée est tres claire malgré que la maison soit un peu compliqué a trouvé. (Mettez sur maps curiosité de Lauriole et vous trouvez tres facilement). Nous avons eu vers la fin du sejour un petit soucis avec l'evacuation des eaux et le lave vaisselle mais andrew a été tres réactif et nous a fait une petite remise sur le prix de la maison. Geste que nous avons particulièrement apprécié. N'hésitez plus foncez reserver ce petit coin de paradis !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Céline

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

Vue époustouflante au cœur du Minervois

Maison tout confort, au calme absolu, avec une très belle piscine et une vue imprenable sur les Pyrénées. Coucher de soleil magnifiques.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxime C.

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

Maison fonctionnelle et agréable, bien équipée, dans un cadre absolument fantastique

Très bonne expérience dans une région que ne nous ne connaissions pas. La maison est superbe la vue imprenable, la Méditerranée n’est pas très loin, les cités médiévales tout proches. Les enfants ont adoré nos vacances et nous aussi
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu C.

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

The great holidays

Nous avons passé une très belle semaine au sein de La Rocaille. L'emplacement de la maison permet une déconnexion totale au milieu d'un paysage dont on ne se lasse pas. Merci M. et Mme Edwards pour votre gentillesse et votre hospitalité, peut être à bientôt.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

F. R.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Location, location, location, but….

Inderdaad, het uitzicht is fantastisch. Zwembad is heerlijk. En de eigenaar is super vriendelijk. Daarover geen klagen, maar om eerlijk te zijn Andrew, sommige zaken zijn minder goed bevallen. Allereerst iets wat we misschien hadden kunnen weten, maar wat eigenlijk voor een familie vakantiehuis niet echt meer van deze tijd is: er is geen wifi. En dat hoort eigenlijk echt wel bij deze tijd. Er is ook geen airco, er staan alleen twee wat verouderde de ventilatoren wat voor 6-persoons gezinshuis te weinig is. Dit is allemaal echter te overzien. Wat ons echt stoorde was de zeer gebrekkige schoonmaak, het huis was echt vies toen we het betraden (wat de eigenaar overigens netjes opgelost heeft), de douche loopt niet door waardoor je maar 2 minuten kunt douchen, en de doordringende geur van de septic tank. Die maakte de avonden op het terras, met het mooie uitzicht, een minder fijne ervaring. Voor ons geen huis om naar terug te keren.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yannick P.

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

Gîte au calme

Vacances reposantes et ressourçantes, maison sans vis à vis ayant le confort, piscine propre, seule une cafetière aurait été la bienvenue ! Belle région par ailleurs à visiter !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sandra g.

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

merveilleux

Gite très agréable, calme en hauteur avec une vue incroyable. La piscine est très bien entretenue. Maison très fonctionnelle, bien équipée mais une cafetière serait la bienvenue. Une location à recommander. Sandra
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

joel p.

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

Idéal pour se ressourcer. Vue superbe

Relaxant, très calme. Il manque à mon avis un four micro -ondes. Sinon rien a redire. Tout est très bien entretenu. Merci
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monika G., Berlin

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

Perfekt!

Liebe Elaine, Lieber Andrew herzlichen Dank für 2 wundervolle Wochen in einem der schönsten Ferienhäuser das wir je hatten. Der Blick von der Terrasse ist traumhaft schön, der Pool wunderbar. Man hat hier völlige Ruhe und kann die Natur genießen, abends ebenso den Sternenhimmel. Die Gegend rund um Siran lädt zu schönen Ausflügen ein. Man kann sich mittelalterliche Städtchen wie Minerve und Lagrasse anschauen oder in die nahegelegenen Städte Carcassonne und Narbonne fahren. Auch zum Mittelmeer ist es nicht weit zu fahren. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und können uns gut vorstellen, noch einmal unseren Urlaub in La Rocaille zu verbringen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valerie V.

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

Très bon séjour

Maison très agréable, au calme. Une vue magnifique.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Celine V.

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

Un gîte au calme avec vue splendide

Nous avons passé d excellentes vacances en famille . La vue de la terrasse est magnifique et le gîte est perdu dans la montagne donc il y fait très calme. C est parfait pour les amoureux de la nature. Il y a beaucoup d espace et il y a tout ce qu il faut pour cuisiner. Tout est prévu pour passer un séjour agréable. La piscine est superbe et l eau est très propre. C est un super endroit à conseiller et à retenir. De plus les propriétaires sont très sympas et très réactifs aux messages envoyés.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

christophe v.

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

Top-vakantie!

Prachtige vakantie. We hebben enorm genoten van het uitzicht, de rust, het zwembad, de regio en een zeer comfortabele gîte. Dank je wel!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Silvia P.

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

Toller Blick, super Pool

Der Blick von der Terrasse ist traumhaft schön. Der Pool ist das Highlight des Grundstücks.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu C.

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

Reposant

Maison au calme avec vue magnifique
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pierre B.

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

Endroit très calme avec vue superbe

La Rocaille est suffisamment spacieuse et confortable. Elle est perchée sur une colline avec une vue magnifique sur la vallée du Minervois et très éloignée de toute autre habitation. Tous les équipements nécessaires sont présents et fonctionnels, et la piscine est un grand plus. Andrew et Elaine se sont montrés très aimables et diligents pour répondre à toutes nos questions, et nous avons obtenu de leur part toutes les inforamtions pour passer un bon séjour. A recommander !
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Kristophe M.

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

Herault, Siran

Prachtige vakantiewoning met alles erop en eraan. Je voelt je onmiddellijk thuis. Alle comfort is voorhanden. Als je rust nodig hebt is dit de perfecte locatie.

10/10 Excellent

Dominique D.

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

Un endroit merveilleux !

C’est notre 2ème séjour à la Rocaille et nous sommes toujours sous le charme. Quiétude, situation exceptionnelle, région magnifique à tous points de vue. Dominique Belgique

10/10 Excellent

DELPHINE S.

De belles vacances

Gite entièrement équipé. Maison isolée garantissant des vacances reposantes, proches de nombreuses possibilités de visites.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dominique D.

Magnifique endroit

La situation et la région sont splendides. La vue est superbe et le petit village de Siran charmant. Le gîte dispose de tout le confort nécessaire sans luxe excessif mais d'un excellent rapport-qualité prix. Belle piscine au calme et dans dans un environnement unique. Nous n'hésiterions pas à y retourner.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

perfect destination to get away from it all

Well appointed property, blissfully quiet, off the beaten track but close to amenities and well placed for lots of places to visit and things to do, should you want to drag yourself away from the good sized pool and the spectacular view towards the Pyrenees. Very comfortable, one of the best holiday homes in France we have stayed in.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kate B.

Good property, but watch out for hidden charges!

This is a good quality property with superb views. Perfect for a summer getaway with the pool making it ideal for families. The property is modestly furnished but perfectly comfortable. My only negative (and this is against all else being positive) is that we rented the property for 3 weeks. No cleaning included during this time, which was fine, but we were then charged extra cleaning when we left. On our arrival, the shower was not particularly clean and chose to view the multiple cobwebs as adding rustic charm! Within a few hours, we noticed an odd smell in the kitchen which we discovered was a decomposing lizard in the back of one of the cupboards. We took this in good spirit, but became somewhat irritated after our departure to be charged extra cleaning! We had cleaned the kitchen surfaces, swept out the floors, stripped the beds and folded sheets neatly and packed up all towels neatly. To avoid such charges, do a thorough clean - not my idea of a good end to a holiday when that is supposed to be included in the price. The above said, the area is stunning and the property is ideally located for exploring the medieval towns and villages of the area as well as the Canal Du Midi. Quite isolated and so not suitable if you want to walk to a local bar or restaurant in the evening. If your children are under 5 - my view is that the property would not be suitable due to the mountain location and the quite steep drop at the front of the property. Older children will love the pool. Hope this review is of help and enjoy.

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Edwards

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English