Montgeard holiday lettings

We selected Maison Caignac, after much consideration over various properties, for a family holiday - three generations, eight adults and four children from four months to four years old - and it's plain that we made the correct choice. The house is enormous and although the pictures on the website make it look fantastic, in reality it is even better than it looks. Set on the top of a hill in a sleepyl village, it's wonderfully peaceful with great views over fields of corn and sunflowers. The pool was perfect and safe for all ages and that's where we spent much of our hot, sun-filled fortnight - though we managed to make use of the tennis court and games room as well. Eating outside under the vines every night was blissful and the children loved exploring the large garden. Inside the house, everything was catered for. It seemed that the owners had thought of everything we might possibly need for our stay, and Karen was quick and helpful in response to the minor queries we had. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and it's an easy trip to Carcassonne, the caves around Foix and Montsegur. I really can't fault our experience (unless Karen can find a way to stop mosquitos biting!)

This is a wonderful luxurious converted farmhouse that is large, modern and comfortable. The modern fully equipped kitchen is ideal for family living. It opens out to a sun filled garden and dining area where we had our lunches and dinners. There’s also a Summer kitchen where you can BBQ inside. The bedrooms are large and airy. Beautiful modern bathrooms. Lounge is comfortable and big and includes big screen TV and Canal Plus. And there’s a games room! Of course there’s a tremendous swimming pool, large enough for laps and games. We sat outside by the pool on the decking looking out across to the Pyrenees. One great advantage of this property is that there’s so much space around the house to enjoy. You can see for miles. Overall it was a joy to spend two weeks in this spacious house. We spent hours and hours looking for the perfect accommodation near Carcassonne and we found it here in Montmaur. David and Isabella who live next door are the perfect hosts. Never obtrusive but always there if you want help. Their welcome dinner and drinks was a charming introduction to the Domaine. Be warned though you certainly need a car and the supermarket is about 10 minutes drive away. Restaurants are also not close by. But the accommodation is so lovely you hardly want to leave. It is an ideal spot to visit locations in the area including Carcassonne, Toulouse, Rocamadour and the foothills of the Peyrenees. We definitely plan to return.