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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 9285 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Roquefixade, Midi-Pyrénées
  • Montsegur Castle
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Château de Montségur
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Les Monts d'Olmes
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Little charming castle

Welcome to Maris House!

The Maris House is a charming house of character nestled in the heart of the Ariège and the Cathar Pyrenees.
With a rural setting and an exceptional panoramic view of the Pyrenees and the castle of Montsegur, this house with a unique style is composed of 4 bedrooms and offers living spaces with beautiful noble materials.

Located close to the tourist village of Roquefixade nestled on the mountainside (300m from the heart of the village), it is the ideal starting point for hikes and walks that will take you on the paths of the Cathar 367 trail.

You can also visit the castle of Roquefixade dating from the XIème century which overlooks the village directly starting from the path in front of the house. Facing south, you will enjoy optimal sunshine and a spectacular sunset on the Pyrenean reliefs.
The house of more than 280 m² consists of three double bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs and a triple bedroom with its bathroom on the ground floor. You can enjoy during your stay a TV room and a large living room as well as a functional kitchen and its dining room. A 180° and 3000m2 outdoor terrace will welcome your moments of relaxation and disconnection. You can stay up to 9 people.

Less than 30 km from the ski slopes and bathing areas the location of the house offers many opportunities for outdoor activities both in winter and summer. Located in the middle of Cathar country the house is ideally placed to visit the various castles of the region (Foix at 20min, Lac de Montbel 30min, Mont d'Olmes 40min ski resort, Cité de Carcassonne at 50min, Pas de la Case 1h15, Toulouse Blagnac 1h15 and Spain at 1h30).

Property manager

Jean-Barthélémy Maris

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
A statement of the shape of the property is signed on the arrival day, and another on the departure day.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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

Roquefixade

Located in Roquefixade, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Montsegur Castle and Château de Montségur are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pyrenees Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park and Prehistoric Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Roquefixade, Midi-Pyrénées

What's nearby

  • Montsegur Castle - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Château de Montségur - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Château de Foix - 21 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Les Monts d'Olmes - 29 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Ax 3 Domaines Ski Resort - 63 min drive - 60.0 km

Getting around

  • Foix Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Pizza Royale - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Pub Art Yeah Joie - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Velvet PUB - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪A la Patate Qui Fume - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little charming castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little charming castle ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little charming castle ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little charming castle located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this holiday home in Roquefixade is in the mountains, within 9 mi (15 km) of Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne and Pyrenees Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park, and close to winter activities, such as cross-country skiing. Montsegur Castle and Château de Montségur are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LAURE G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour parfait
Séjour très agréable dans cette demeure remarquable, l'environnement est calme, reposant, rien ne manquait dans ce logement spacieux et l'architecture vaut le détour.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sofia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fin de año en la montaña
La casa tiene unas vistas espectaculares, está muy bien dotada y es muy cómoda para un grupo grande. En invierno disfrutamos mucho la chimenea y los paseos por los pueblos aledaños. Si buscas un lugar para desconectar está muy bien!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location dans le pays des Cathares
C'est une merveilleuse location pour randonner directement de la maison et aussi faire les tours dans les Pyrenées. Le batiment est merveilleux, la vue fantastique, et il ya tous pour avoir des vacances parfaites!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a treat it was to stay in this home. The house is beautiful and shows pride of ownership. You can easily imagine that this house has been passed down generation to generation. This is wonderful place to stay with your family. The owners rightfully ask you to be careful with the hardwood floors and once you see how beautiful they are you will understand why. This is the perfect place to go for a quite family getaway. If you are from the states it like staying in a fariytale. There are plenty of amazing things to do within a short drive. Castles, caves, villages, hiking and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

fernand V.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour atypique
Gîte très agréable et accueillant mes amis ont apprécié les grands espaces du logement et le cadre extérieur. Tous ces bons côtés font oublier l'accès voiture un peu raide.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

KARINE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comme dans un conte !
Un lieu atypique idéal pour réunir notre famille et se raconter de belles histoires tout en profitant du confort des équipements contemporains.Et les Ariegeois sont toujours aussi serviables !Merci pour ce beau séjour!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cyril F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conforme à la description
Annonce conforme au lieu et très bien équipé et situé. Un très beau lieu de séjour.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Olivier G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un lieu superbe à profiter surtout en été
Une excellente situation pour profiter des activités aux alentours (randonnées, visite de châteaux). La bâtisse est aussi grande, belle et riche d'histoire. Dommage que l'usage de la cheminée ait été impossible en cette période de Noël ; nous aurions eu davantage chaud au rez-de-chaussée.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luc A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bastide très agreable
Bastide isolée des regards dans un petit village authentique. Très propre et accueilli par le propriétaire qui prend soin de sa maison et de ses locataires.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Reinier F.

Summer 2015
Fantastic view in an extraordinary house! Nice rooms and enough privacy. A little walking road behind the house where every now and then walkers/hikers pass, but for us not disturbing. The view from the livingroom is simply fantastic. For a pieceful and relaxing stay we will absolutely come back again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michel P., Saint-Lambert, Quebec

It is what it says it is: a little charming castle
We liked our stay because: -Very nice looking property, inside and outside, including the decor and the furniture -good owner: coopererative, informative, and pleasant personality; morever, he was punctual and proved he could be trusted The furniture could be a little more modern and comfortable but then, the property would loose in charm and character; bedding is however very good All in all, we were happy with the property and would return Montreal, Canada
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jon Maskill

Spacious and beautifully positioned
Spacious and beautifully positioned faux castle on the outskirts of a tiny village. A great place to eat, drink and read. Within easy driving distance of Carcassonne, Toulouse and numerous caves and spas. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aurélie L.

Séjour à Roquefixade
Un environnement et un cadre de vie exceptionnel ! Nous y avons séjourné une semaine et nous en gardons tous un souvenir incroyable ! La maison est très fonctionnelle, les chambres sont toutes très confortables, une vue incroyable sur les Pyrénées, une immense baie vitrée nous offre un magnifique panorama sur l'extérieur, une grande cheminée très appréciable ! Bref, que des points positifs !!!!!! Je remercie le propriétaire, qui nous a très bien reçu, et je recommande fortement ce charmant petit château qui nous a permis de passer un excellent séjour entre amis.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shigeko H.

It's Charming, Indeed
Review #9433026 “Perfect place for every history and nature lover” The Five days we spent at The Little Charming Castle have become unforgettable. Wings of imagination acquired by novels landed us from Japan to the Midi Pyrenees where we spent most of our time hiking short trails leading to chateau ruins of cathares. The accommodation itself is located at the end of Roquefixade village enabling you to access to the Chateau of Roquefixade on foot. Also less than one- hour drive could take you to many other historical sites of cathares and prehistoric cave arts. It's a place of great nature stands together with French deep history and great civilization. The house is spacious and spectacular, and everything is equipped for longer stay. (we loved the huge fireplace!) Mr. Maris, the owner of the accommodation is a friendly person who's hospitality made our stay comfortable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Marjan d.

Great holiday
We had a great time in this house in Roquefixade. The house is very spacious and equipped with everything you need. Beds are good. The house is beautifully located. You have got splendid views from the garden and the large windows and there's a lot to do in the surroundings: nice villages, mountains to walk, hills to cycle.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre B.

A Hidden Gem
We stayed at this "Charming castle" for Christmas 2012, our week could only be describe as "Unforgettable" The house was amazing, with big spacious rooms, lovely garden with breathtaking views of the mountains and lovely cosy fireplace. The house is equipped with everything you need, there is lovely footpaths and the mountain views are beautiful. Andorra is close by for a day of shopping or just a day out The Mont d'Olmes ski resort is also really close by and we had a great day there. I will definately recommend this castle to everyone and we will definately be going back Deirdre Brits
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pia P.

The house tells a story
We had a wonderful time in "La Bastide de Roquefixade". The house is most comfortable in every way. Apart from that: the house tells a story. The symmetry, the fine carvings and the pictures and other attributes concerning Cathar history, the fine colours... The house is beautifully located, viewing the lower land and the Montsegur. As the house borders on woodland, we could start our walks almost in the garden! We made several walks in the neighbourhood and even to the Montsegur. The village of Roquefixade is small but pretty and has its own Cathar “castle” and even a restaurant, where we had tasty (vegetarian) meals. Again and again we were impressed by the unspoilt nature, the serenity and the clear starry sky. “La Bastide de Roquefixade” is a place to remember and to visit again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Antonio P., Barcelona, Spain

WONDERFUL PLACE
This is a very nice and relaxed place. We spent five lovely days at the house very confortable and nicest garden. The Village is is very cute and to get the Castle is a wonderful nature walk, rivers and nature, extraordianry Pyrinees views and Catar country from the house windows and everywhere ......no noice, just birds singing ....and nature silent...xsiiiiiiiiiiiiist....don break it down! R E L A X !!!!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kirill

unforgettable holidays
Our staying in this house in Roquefixade was a real delight. We were absolutely fascinated by everything: the building itself, the surroundings, splendid views from the windows and the spirit of Cathars which we really felt everywhere. We were also enchanted by the village, the rock and the castle and also by the people we happened to meet. The house within easy reach to many other wonderful sights on the famous Cathar road with spectacular castles. About 1.5 hour by car to seaside resorts and beaches. Also there is a great possibility to see excellent examples of prehistoric art in a number of caves. We recommend this place to those who wants to enjoy the beauty of nature in all its diversity (mountains, hills, lakes, sea and so on), wonderful works of architecture, who is fond of history and culture

About the host

Hosted by Jean-Barthélémy Maris

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Originally from Roquefixade and Ariégeois, I live in Toulouse where I practice my profession. In love with this pretty corner of the South of France, I have at heart to discover this magnificent terroir and this beautiful surrounding nature that I rub shoulders with since my earliest childhood. The Maris House is a family home to which I am very attached and which contains a lot of history. I will ask you to preserve it and respect it as if you were staying with one of your close acquaintances.
Not living there, you will be in contact with Margaux who will manage the entire activity. It will inform you about the activities of the surroundings and will be your only and privileged contact.
Do not hesitate to ask her to organize your arrival and stay, Margaux can advise you and indicate the places you cannot miss.
I hope you enjoy this accommodation as well as I enjoy sharing it with you!

Why they chose this property

Because it is unique by itself and by its location. Without vis-à-vis, with a 180° landscape facing the Pyrénées.

What makes this property unique

The location and the house is a very calm and peaceful place, perfect for meditation and revitalization...

Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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