10/10 Excellent
Philippe P.
28 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calme, bien être, repos.
Philippe P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Entire home
Petit Pic - set in the heart of the beautiful Aude countryside
Photo gallery for Petit Pic - set in the heart of the beautiful Aude countryside
Reviews
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 480 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
La Courtete, Occitanie
- Monastery of St. Mary of Prouilhe15 min drive
- Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne37 min drive
- Château Comtal38 min drive
- Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Petit Pic - set in the heart of the beautiful Aude countryside
Petit Pic is a self contained gite adjoining our house and situated in grounds of 8 acres. We are surrounded by rural countryside creating a safe haven for our guests to enjoy the pool and gardens in complete safety and security. This is the perfect quiet and peaceful location to enjoy the beautiful Languedoc countryside. At night there is no noise or light pollution to impede your view of the night sky or muffle the sounds of nature.
The gite sleeps four but our larger gite, Grand Pic, may also be booked allowing for groups of up to 10.
Guests have use of a 10m x 5m heated pool equipped with sun beds, pool towels and inflatable pool toys and floats.
The gite has a fully equipped kitchen and full laundry facilities. There is also a charcoal BBQ. Meals may be taken on the open air terrace overlooking the gardens or at the indoor dining table with ample room for 4.
The property is situated in the heart of Cathar country and is just half an hour's drive from the World Heritage listed citadel at Carcassonne. It lies in the middle of the AOC Malpere wine region with many small producers close at hand offering the opportunity to taste and buy the local wines.
Around the nearby town of Limoux you will find Blanquette de Limoux, a sparkling wine produced using the methode champenoise.
For those who are looking for a more active holiday we are close to the GR7 hiking trail, and a short distance from beautiful walking trails in the French Pyrenees. Mountain bikes can be hired locally. Canoeing and kayaking is available on the River Aude, with a watersports centre in Limoux. More watersports activities can be found at the Lac de Montbel, along with a family beach with boats and pedaloes for hire. The lake is located a short distance from Mirepoix. Horse riding is available close to the property. We are also about one hour from the ski slopes in winter.
Alternatively, if your preference is for a day at the seaside it is just over an hour s drive to the Mediterranean coast at Narbonne Plage.
The gite sleeps four but our larger gite, Grand Pic, may also be booked allowing for groups of up to 10.
Guests have use of a 10m x 5m heated pool equipped with sun beds, pool towels and inflatable pool toys and floats.
The gite has a fully equipped kitchen and full laundry facilities. There is also a charcoal BBQ. Meals may be taken on the open air terrace overlooking the gardens or at the indoor dining table with ample room for 4.
The property is situated in the heart of Cathar country and is just half an hour's drive from the World Heritage listed citadel at Carcassonne. It lies in the middle of the AOC Malpere wine region with many small producers close at hand offering the opportunity to taste and buy the local wines.
Around the nearby town of Limoux you will find Blanquette de Limoux, a sparkling wine produced using the methode champenoise.
For those who are looking for a more active holiday we are close to the GR7 hiking trail, and a short distance from beautiful walking trails in the French Pyrenees. Mountain bikes can be hired locally. Canoeing and kayaking is available on the River Aude, with a watersports centre in Limoux. More watersports activities can be found at the Lac de Montbel, along with a family beach with boats and pedaloes for hire. The lake is located a short distance from Mirepoix. Horse riding is available close to the property. We are also about one hour from the ski slopes in winter.
Alternatively, if your preference is for a day at the seaside it is just over an hour s drive to the Mediterranean coast at Narbonne Plage.
Property manager
Ian & Sue F
Languages
English, French, German
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Have a question?
BetaGet instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties
Cottage with swimming pool in the countryside
Cottage with swimming pool in the countryside
- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Pet-friendly
9.8 out of 10, (11 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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
La Courtete
Located in La Courtete, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Monastery of St. Mary of Prouilhe and St. Vincent Collegiate Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Carcassonne Golf and Port Lauragais. Travelling with kids? Consider La Ferme Aux Bisons and The Bamboo Park. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
La Courtete, Occitanie
What's nearby
- Monastery of St. Mary of Prouilhe - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
- Carcassonne Golf - 35 min drive - 41.7 km
- Aude Gate - 37 min drive - 43.6 km
- Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 37 min drive - 43.2 km
- Château Comtal - 38 min drive - 43.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- A'Kotee - 14 min drive
- Café des Arts - 12 min drive
- Calmet et Fils - 17 min drive
- I B A - 13 min drive
- Balestie Allett - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.0/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.2/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.2/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
ghislaine g.
21 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bien
ghislaine g.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
4/10 Poor
Sandra B.
22 April 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Logement mal entretenu
Sandra B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
8/10 Good
Thomas D.
21 August 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gîte sympathique au calme
Thomas D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
francis L.
16 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Agréable séjour en pleine nature
francis L.
6/10 Okay
Balaguer D.
2 September 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Séjour
Balaguer D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Audrey P.
22 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sejour très agreable
Audrey P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Lawrence F.
16 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Calme et bienveillance
Lawrence F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Agnès D.
2 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belles vacances en famille dans un lieu paisible
Agnès D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
8/10 Good
cedric g.
29 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cadre Très agréable
cedric g.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Adeline L.
16 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très satisfait
Adeline L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Martijn R.
13 May 2019
Great place, beautiful region, friendly owners
Martijn R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
8/10 Good
ISABELLE B.
24 April 2019
Week-end très agréable et ressourçant.
ISABELLE B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lydie B.
5 March 2019
Sejour tres agréable à la campagne
Lydie B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Bruno S.
28 February 2019
Tres bon accueil, je recommande vivement
Bruno S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
About the host
Hosted by Ian & Sue F
We relocated to the peace and tranquility of the Languedoc in 2018, after spending 15 years living and working in the Middle East.
Languages:
English, French, German
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback