Lovely house with large garden & private pool in heart of Minervois

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7130 sq m

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Azillanet, Occitanie

Les Gorges du Brian
‪7 min drive‬
Les Gorges de la Cesse
‪11 min drive‬
Domaine de Massiac
‪12 min drive‬
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Until Covid-19 hit and I my bookings were affected, I was one of the top holiday homes in the area of Carcassonne on HomeAway, regularly placing at number 1 or 2. I was also a 'Premier Partner'. However, all this hard work has been lost!
This is a beautiful stone built semi-detached house. Around 200 years old in the village of Azillanet. There's a large garden (400m2), private swimming pool (8m x 4m), stone terrace and dining area and a spectacular old fig tree with a swing. The garden is south facing, so catches the sun throughout the day. The property has been sympathetically restored and tastefully furnished, retaining its original burnished oak floors and beamed ceilings. 3 large bedrooms, (one with a ladder-staircase & under-eaves sleeping), a newly refurbished bathroom and a superb open landing area are upstairs. Air conditioning has just been installed in 2 of the bedrooms. Downstairs there's another bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and a generous living-dining space. Beautiful views of the village and countryside can be seen from the garden and all upstairs rooms.
The village boulangerie & cafe, 3 wine caves and two local restaurants are a few minutes stroll.

It's great to cycle through the vineyards surrounding the village. Walking and hiking trails also surround the village. Lake swimming (Lac Jouarres) is 10 min drive away, fantastic river swimming is within a 20 min drive (Agel). A supermarket, banks, cafes and other shops are only 5 minutes away in Olonzac. The fabulous Cathar village of Minerve is the next village, just over 3km away and the Unesco world heritage site of the Canal du Midi is about 5km away. The beaches of the Mediterranean are about a 35 minute drive and the old walled city of Carcassonne is a 25 minute drive. The nearest airports are Carcassonne and Beziers (40 minutes), Perpignan (1hr), Montpellier (1hr 15min) and Toulouse (1hr 45min).

Property manager

Suzanne Hails

Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets not allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Saturday to saturday bookings during July and August.

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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

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 983 550 930 00017

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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

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About the area

Azillanet

Located in Azillanet, this holiday home is in a rural area. Dolmen des Fades and St. Julian's and St. Basil's Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cave les Trois Blasons and Le Pech d'André. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Azillanet, Occitanie

What's nearby

Dolmen des Fades - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Abbaye Saint Guilhem Le Desert - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Les Gorges du Brian - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
Les Gorges de la Cesse - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
Domaine de Massiac - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

Lézignan-Corbières Station - 22 min drive
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Les Meulieres - ‬9 min drive
‪La Péniche - ‬8 min drive
‪Relais Chantovent - ‬7 min drive
‪Auberge de Saint Martin - ‬5 min drive
‪La Guinguette du lac - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely house with large garden & private pool in heart of Minervois have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Lovely house with large garden & private pool in heart of Minervois pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely house with large garden & private pool in heart of Minervois?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely house with large garden & private pool in heart of Minervois?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely house with large garden & private pool in heart of Minervois located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cave les Trois Blasons and Le Pech d'André. Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

1 August 2022

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Fabulous property in a tranquil setting

The property was perfect for our family of four. It's beautifully decorated and furnished, and had everything we needed. We only used the bedrooms on the first floor, where the air-con was a major bonus. Beds very comfy too. The saline pool was fantastic - very gentle on eyes, skin and swimwear. Azillanet is a lovely, typically sleepy French village. Sadly, when we visited in July, there were no open restaurants. That said, there are quite a few good eateries in the area and we can highly recommend the little van which visits every Tuesday evening and sells delicious wood-fired pizzas!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

31 August 2018

Lovely pool and facilities

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, the house was extremely well kitted out and the fans provided were gratefully received, especially in night time temperatures of 27 degrees. The house was clean as was the pool and surrounding space. The pool was used daily and was probably the nicest pool I have been in due to the salt water not being harsh on the skin and eyes. The garden furniture was perfect and all in all I would say the house and pool are exactly what I was hoping. Only down side to the stay was the number of bites we got from the moment we arrived, nothing to do with the quality of the house and pool but irritating all the same. The area is lovely and I would definitely recommend Carcassonne and Minerve.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison B., Pennsylvania

16 August 2013

Relaxing Week in Minervois

My husband and I, our 11- and 13-year-old children, and my parents all enjoyed our week in the heart of Minervois. The house is indeed lovely and otherwise as described. We especially liked the pool and garden and spent most of our time outside, breakfasting and dining poolside everyday. The house is very attractively restored, with tasteful and comfortable furnishings. It has functional modern conveniences, including a new kitchen, and was clean and well maintained. We used the first-floor bathroom with shower instead of the other because the other has a transparent door and also an old-fashioned though charming tub. The caretakers live on the other side of this duplex and are very friendly and helpful. They made suggestions on what to do and see and what to avoid, recommended restaurants, and even provided tips on avoiding traffic. They were always available when we needed a minor repair or some advice. I would recommend this property to families, with or without children, who are looking for a stay in a typical Minervois village with proximity to interesting sites. The nearby sites that we enjoyed most were the historically significant and scenic village of Minerve; Aigne, a village built as a "circulade"; and an interesting tour of a nearby olive oil cooperative. All of these were within 15 minutes of the house. A little further, perhaps 35 minutes, is Carcassonne, the popular medieval fortress. We also enjoyed seeing the village of Lagrasse and Fontfroide Abbey.

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

8 August 2023

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Séjour très agréable

Maison pleine de charme, au calme Les environs sont magnifiques Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine en famille!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TANYA W.

4 September 2022

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A beautiful home in idillic surroundings

We had the most wonderful holiday in Suzanne’s property. Everything was exactly as described (the only thing we couldn’t find was the first aid kit). Suzanne was very easy to communicate with both before and during our stay. The house is set in tranquil surroundings and I am very much hoping to go again! Absolutely loved it.

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Stuart G.

13 August 2022

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Azillanet

Beautifully restored stone cottage with an excellent saltwater swimming pool, ideal for kids. Well equipped throughout and very comfortable. Air conditioning in the two main bedrooms, though not the top floor bedroom which was very hot for the children during our visit. Beautiful area with plentiful wineries to visit and history / culture in abundance at Minerve and Carcassonne. Do take precautions against insect bites, especially mosquitoes which were a regular menace during our stay!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

FREDERIQUE M.

3 September 2021

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Vacances très agréables

Nous avons passé 2 semaines de très bonnes vacances en famille dans un bel environnement calme, entre baignades, promenades et barbecues. La maison est très agréable, conforme à l’annonce et très bien équipée. Merci à Suzanne pour son accueil, sa gentillesse et sa réactivité.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Alexis B.

29 August 2021

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Séjour agréable

Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine de vacance dans cette maison. Les extérieurs sont très agréables. Il y a de nombreuses découvertes à faire dans la région. A prévoir, une bonne protection contre les moustiques très présents dans les environs. Seule remarque, une literie trop molle pour nous qui sommes habitués à un sommier très ferme.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie P.

8 August 2021

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Très belle vacances

Nous avons passé de très belles vacances en famille dans un endroit fort sympathique. Farniente, piscine et barbecue repos assuré. Nous recommandons ce lieu a 100 pour cent.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Suzanne R.

26 September 2019

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Azillanet review

The property was perfect for our holiday. The saltwater pool was so nice to come back to after a bike ride and touring around. Location was great. So close to so many places within a short distance. Unfortunately the flies and mosquitoes were bad this year so we weren't really able to enjoy any outdoor eating. Suzanne was very responsive to our needs. We all really appreciated that. In addition, she had easy to follow directions and instructions for the house, especially how to use the stove, oven and other appliances. Thank you for that. We have stayed in other locations where those were not available. Thanks for making your home available.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Jason T.

5 September 2019

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Family getaway in south france

Me, my wife and 4 kids decided to holiday in France this year as flying somewhere works out so expensive, so we decided to give France a chance. We had a long drive from Calais, but stayed over in la souterraine on the way which is around 6 hours from Calais and then a further 4 hours from azzilanet. The directions given by Suzanne were spot on and we found it with no problems at all. The villa was exactly as described. Azzilanet is a very quiet sleepy village, where not much happens, so if your looking for nightlife and busy bars, then this isnt the place for you. The pool was great with a shallow and deep end, the only disappointment was that you lose the sun around 6pm because of the trees overlooking the property. There are lots of flies, wasps and mosquitos when we were there, which was very annoying and stopped us sitting outside in the evening time. The villa itself is very hot with no air con, which was very uncomfortable in the evening and night times. There were fans in the villa that helped cool you down, but it was still unbearable at times with temp at night around the mid to late 20s. The villa has everything you need for it to be a home from home, the communication from Suzanne was excellent and she always answered promptly and nothing was ever a problem. The villa on the surface was clean, however there were quiet a few cobwebs in the living areas and hallways, which hadn't just occurred. The light in the downstairs hallway had a bulb missing, but wasnt that inconvenient as we left the light on in the downstairs bathroom. Oliver who cleans the pool was great and was on hand to help and assist with any issues with the pool. This is a semi detached property, but we hardly saw the neighbours in the 2 weeks we were there. The sun beds need to be upgraded and they are broken and tired looking.There is lots to do around the area, I would recommend... Minerve,olnazac market. Have a bite to eat in the evening beside the canal in trebes. Carcasomme castle is a reasonable priced day out as well as walking around the city. Australian park is a great day out for the kids. Narbonne plage is a great beach and a more tourist area. Narbonne city is also good to walk around with plenty of shops. We found France very expensive for food shopping and to eat out if you have a family of kids. The villa is a great base and a peaceful environment and we really enjoyed our stay in France and will defo be coming back.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine w.

20 August 2019

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This is a lovely house and pool in a gorgeous part of France.

This is a pleasant house with pool to cool off when the weather is hot. If you want a quiet rural french experience with good wine to buy, places of interest and coast nearby, then you should definitely consider staying here. The owner Suzanne was always quick to respond to questions and recommended places to visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

13 August 2019

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Relaxing holiday

Stayed for 2 weeks at the end of July, family of four. Can only reiterate previous reviews, fabulous house and swimming pool, set in a lovely quiet village. The house was very well equipped and very well situated for visiting further afield. Would recommend Carcassonne, Narbonne, the beaches at La Franqui and Leucate, and Olonzac market was fab. The village of Olargues and Minerve were beautiful. We also hired bikes from Melo Velos in Paraza. It was always great to return to the house to cool off in the pool, have a barbecue and enjoy a glass or two of rose, under the shade of the lovely old fig tree. We had a very relaxing holiday and all communication with Suzanne was informative, prompt and extremely helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

11 July 2019

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Fabulous home-from-home

What a super place! Lying under the fig tree in the sun, it couldn’t be more idyllic. A great house, lovely pool, all comfortably furnished with everything you need, and a great location in a sleepy village (with fantastic restaurant just a few minutes walk) yet on the doorstep of Carcassonne and lots of places to explore. We loved it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

21 June 2019

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Lovely property in a peaceful location

Stayed for 7 nights in June. The traditional stone house was nice & cool in the hot weather. Property is well equiped with modern interior. Azillanet is a beautiful village with amenities including 2 restaurants. Peaceful, quiet environment which made for a restful holiday. We all enjoyed the pool & lovely garden. Larger village of Olonzav is nearby. This has a supermarket, boulangaries & a number of restaurants. There is a fantastic market on Tuesdays. The historic, beautiful village of Minerve is also only 10 mins drive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

16 June 2019

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Great location

Beautiful village setting. Two lovely local restaurants selling seasonal french food. Great swimming pool and garden, with a big old fig tree sheltering the cottage. A lovely stay

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

8 June 2019

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A beautiful character home in peaceful rural countryside with the luxury of your own pool

What a find this place was. It looked lovely in the pictures and so it was but it’s not until you get there that you feel the peace and tranquility this wonderful house has to offer. Set in lovely countryside there is simply no noise other than the birds singing and the church bells with an occasional tractor going past. Even after a 3am start to get there and a sat nav that took us up one way streets and via the centre of Béziers on market day, we felt relaxed the minute we arrived. Outdoor the salt water pool is stunning with lovely countryside views and al fresco dining in the pretty garden was a delight. It seems odd to mention a fig tree with a swing in a review but it was a simply beautiful ancient twisted tree and we took some lovely pics of the birthday girls sitting on the swing. Inside was equally good - full of french character and it feels old but with a modern kitchen and bathrooms. With comfy beds and pillows, a very well stocked kitchen with a dishwasher, a character fireplace and powerful showers it ticked all our boxes! Suzanne has been brilliant throughout, quick to respond and giving us lots of info.. we had to plan for a birthday the day after we arrived and Suzanne gave us recommendations, tips and help with a taxi and told us about a new restaurant in the village before we arrived so making eating out on our first night and sorting the birthday with no stress. We would recommend the new restaurant in the village and the restaurant in Aigne was excellent and reliably open which wasn’t always the case, the restaurant in Beaufort was good and all had excellent set menus and we paid between 20 and 26 Euro’s for 3 courses - such good value. We liked the local organic vineyard Peche d Andre and had an interesting talk by the son in law about their move to more natural wines and if you can drag yourself away from the pool and garden cycle hire and riding through vineyards and along the canal was fun. I highly recommend this as a great holiday and fabulous place to stay. It feels like a home and not a holiday let.

10/10 Excellent

francois v., Paris

12 January 2019

L'endroit idéal pour se ressourcer.

La maison dispose de tout le confort nécessaire et offre même des prestations assez rares pour cette gamme de tarif. Nous étions 4, vite rejoint par des amis, la cohabitation à 8 personnes n'a pas posé de soucis. Pour deux familles le salon n'est pas immense mais c'est un détail. Tous les couchages sont de qualités, un peu plus "spartiates" dans les combles mais très corrects, récents et propres (l'espace est idéal pour des enfants à partir de 10 ans l'escalier étant assez raide et sans garde corps). Les chambres du premier étage sont parfaites, mention spéciale pour celle des parents, literie au top, couette en plume. L'esprit général du lieu est fonctionnel, les matières sont nobles, du bois principalement, quelques meubles sont vraiment remarquables, la décoration est de bon goût. La salle de bain du premier étage est rutilante, très jolie, dans un esprit un peu "London". La piscine doit être très agréable (pas testée en ce 1er Janvier il est vrai), idéalement exposée au soleil toute la journée, orientée sur un terrain dégagé vers le paysage environnant. L'hiver la maison offre le confort d'une cheminée, le bois est à disposition, le chauffage fonctionne parfaitement, pas de mauvaise surprise. L'électroménager est récent, le wifi très performant dans ce village reculé. Devant la maison se dresse un arbre avec une balançoire, les enfants y grimpent immédiatement. A noter que la maison est mitoyenne, au coeur d'un village. Le voisinage immédiat est très discret, l'environnement calme et reposant. Les promenades au milieu des vignes démarrent à 20 mètres de la maison. Horizon à perte de vue vers le sud ouest, les pyrénées, Andorre, Barcelone, couché de soleil écarlate pour notre dernière soirée, magique ! Le village ne dispose d'aucun commerce, supermarché à 15 km. La voiture se stationne juste devant la maison dans une courette commune avec la maison voisine, le tout est fermé par un portail qui contient les ardeurs de quelques poules. Les arrivées et départs sont fluides, prise et remise des clés ultra simple et rapide. Pour finir je mentionne la grande disponibilité et réactivité de la propriétaire. Nous avons réservé trois jours avant notre arrivée et même à distance Suzanne a tout organisé au plus vite. A l'avenir je lui souhaite de louer sa maison à des hôtes qui sauront apprécier les nombreuses qualités de sa maison et seront sensibles à l'esprit du lieu. Bonne année chère Suzanne. François

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie M.

8 November 2018

Du charme à revendre.....

Très charmante maison joliment rénovée, décorée et accueillante. Le jardin jonché d'herbes aromatiques est bien orienté et la terrasse est dominée par un beau grand figuier. On a adoré ce joli coin de sérénité et on y reviendra volontiers pour tester la piscine. La maitresse de maison a pris soin de communiquer les bons plans: le marché de Olonzac, la boulangerie-bar bio du village super sympa et son pain délicieux, la cave du Pech André, Homps, le lac de Jouarrez, Leucate et l'incontournable Carcassonne qui se situe à 40 minutes. N'hésitez pas à découvrir également le Somail et Narbonne. Un endroit top pour se poser et une région à découvrir absolument! Merci, Suzanne.

8/10 Good

Neil G.

2 November 2018

Beautifully renovated townhouse in quiet village, located in the heart of wine growing countryside

Stayed in late October so pool had been closed down for winter. The house had a really nice French feel to it but had been very well renovated. Located on the edge of a small, quiet village with very limited facilities. The nearest small town for basic provisions was around a 10 minute drive away. Ideal if you want somewhere restful. We would love to return again but would aim to be there when the pool is functioning and to be able to enjoy the small but pretty garden.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

30 September 2018

Really lovely house with pool and quiet /peaceful village.

Very relaxing with all the things you need for a holiday. Kitchen well equipped and folder with suggestions of things to do was helpful. Only complaint, 2 lightbulbs not working- so on arrival it was a bit dark to start with!

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

SEBASTIEN S.

4 September 2018

Village magnifique et maison en très bon état général.

Si vous cherchez un coin de paradis tranquille pour pouvez y aller les yeux fermés ! Nous avons beaucoup appréciés la piscine et le cadre merveilleux (oliviers, vignes, villages...) Nous y reviendrons très certainement :)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Depetter G.

12 August 2018

A ne pas manquer

Nous avons passé de très belles vacances au sein de cette maison tout confort. Le point fort pour une famille avec enfants est incontestablement la piscine!!! Je recommande cette location, propriétaire plus que disponible et très réactive aux messages. Location à essayer absolument. A une prochaine fois, c’est certain!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

19 July 2018

Idyllic rural retreat

We adored this wonderful old house in Azillanet. Despite the heat, the house remained cool, the beds were super-comfy and we slept blissfully. We spent our days reading under the plentiful shade of the fig tree, occasionally taking a dip in the pool and watching life unfold in the adjacent allotments. Day trips to the market at Olonzac and the pretty town of Minerve were fun but the house always drew us back. The local auberge does a very good, simple evening menu but is popular so it's best to book. We would thoroughly recommend this property and Suzanne was an extremely helpful host.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

8 July 2018

Wonderful family holiday in Azillanet

Everything was perfect: The house, the village, the region, the pool. We were an extended family group of 7 (including 3 children). The property and facilities were precisely as described, and matched our needs exactly throughout the 10 days that we were there. Suzanne was a generous host and kept us well informed in the lead up to the visit. We were very sorry to leave and would love to come again!

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne Hails

What makes this property unique

In the centre of a typical French village, but with a private garden and pool, you'll find this beautifully restored, old stone house.

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English, French

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