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About this property
Architect Designed Villa with pool set in Mature Gardens ideal for Large Groups
Located in the Razes, near Carcassonne in the South of France. The property is an architect Designed 3 Bedroom Villa with large pool, set in mature gardens with fruit trees and pine trees. There is a separate 2 bedroom house in the garden that is included in the holiday rental for self- catering for large groups of people .
Each Bedroom in the 3 bedroom villa has its own en-suite bathroom, with the downstairs Master Bedroom having its own access on to the terrace. One of the bedrooms upstairs has a balcony overlooking the pool. The other bedroom is a twin bedroom.
The living area enjoys lots of natural light, with a large window at the back of the room and 3 patio doors to the front opening on to a large terrace. There is a woodburning stove in the living room, ideal for winter lets. There is wi-fi and TV with all channels available. The kitchen is very well equipped with appliances including 2 ovens (a multi-function fan oven and a microwave combination oven),hob, 2 fridge freezers( lots of room to accommodate food and beverages for a large group), dishwasher and double sink. The kitchen area has a patio door leading to the terrace. The washing machine is located separately off the hall. The large terrace has table and chairs and a weber charcoal barbecue for alfresco dining.
The 2 bedroom house consists of 2 double bedrooms , one having an additional single bed suitable for a child. There is a large shared bathroom, with large shower. There are doors from each bedroom on to a shared balcony with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Downstairs the open plan living area has a well equipped kitchen with hob ,oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine. The living area is comfortably furnished with dining table, sofa, 2 armchairs and patio doors opening onto a private sunny terrace. There is a TV for watching DVD's. There is wifi available in the gite.
The whole property provides self-catering for 10 people. Accommodation for 10 consists of 1 double bedroom and 2 twin bedrooms all bedrooms en suite, and 2 double bedrooms sharing a bathroom.
Places to see: Our villa is in a lovely rural setting close to a village with all amenities. The greenway runs along the village , accessed just around the corner from our house. In one direction, you can go towards Bram to access the Canal du Midi and Mirepoix. We are only 15minutes from the Medieval town of Mirepoix with it's charming architecture. There is a lively market in Mirepoix every Monday that is well worth a visit. Limoux is a bustling town 20 minutes away. Limoux is famous for it's fine local Sparkling wine - Blanquette and Cremant du Limoux. From January-March there is a carnival in Limoux with plenty of entertainment. The Pyrenees can be seen in the distance and are spectacular both Winter and Summer. There are many fine restaurants in the area - a selection of the ones we frequent are listed in the guestbook. . Rennes le Chateau is south of us, a 30 minute drive. The Medieval City of Carcassonne, 30 minutes away is worthy of a day's visit. The main City of Carcassonne also offers plenty of shopping. If you wish to visit cities, Toulouse, Montpelier, Narbonne and Barcelona are all accessible by train.
Activities: The area is ideal for walking and cycling. There is a greenway accessible from our village. It runs towards Mirepoix in one direction, and Belveze, Montreal and beyond in the other. Perfect for walking and cycling, completely safe and wonderful views of the countryside. Carcassonne Golf Club near St. Hilaire. Clubs can be hired for the day and there is a lovely bistro restaurant serving food all day. Even if you choose not to play golf, you will be made most welcome in the restaurant. In Quillan, you can avail of watersports.
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About the area
Bellegarde-du-Razes
Located in Bellegarde-du-Razes, this villa is in a rural area and on a lake. Esperaza Hat Museum and Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include La Ferme Aux Bisons and The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
La Taverne du Château by Les Taverniers - 15 min drive
A'kotee - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Architect Designed Villa with pool set in Mature Gardens ideal for Large Groups have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Architect Designed Villa with pool set in Mature Gardens ideal for Large Groups ?
As of 1 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Architect Designed Villa with pool set in Mature Gardens ideal for Large Groups on 4 Jun 2026 start from £239, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Architect Designed Villa with pool set in Mature Gardens ideal for Large Groups pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Architect Designed Villa with pool set in Mature Gardens ideal for Large Groups ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Architect Designed Villa with pool set in Mature Gardens ideal for Large Groups ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Architect Designed Villa with pool set in Mature Gardens ideal for Large Groups ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Architect Designed Villa with pool set in Mature Gardens ideal for Large Groups located?
Located on a lake, this family-friendly villa is within 12 mi (20 km) of Château de Lagarde, St. Vincent Collegiate Church and Mirepoix Cathedral. Maison des Consuls and Monastery of St. Mary of Prouilhe are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We enjoyed everything about this/ these properties. Having the second house was a great boon , but the main house itself was spacious and perfectly designed. The pool was perfect and the large gardens enabled us to enjoy ball games etc. The shaded terrace was wonderful on hot days and the patio areas perfect for al fresco dining and BBQs. Loved it all!
Our family had a wonderful fortnight’s holiday in Eileen and Aiden’s property in June. The house and gite are exactly as described and both were beautifully and comfortably furnished and extremely well equipped for self catering. The property is sited in a large, mature and well cared for garden, which added to the pleasure of our stay. It is located in a quiet rural area, within easy access of several places of historic interest. Our hosts were very friendly and responsive to any queries that we had and were extremely helpful in our requests. Highly recommended.
The property is way better than described, roomy, light with a huge garden and fantastic pool which was fenced so great if you have kids. There is plenty of tables of chairs spread out across the garden so no problem finding somewhere to relax. Kitchen well stocked and beds comfy. The 3 ensuites were ideal for us and showers all worked well. Fans in ach of the rooms kept us cool despite the 30-degree temperatures. The surrounding area was very nice, especially Carcassonne with its medieval city and swimming lake. Mountain bike trails from the house and surrounding area were good although some were very challenging and a bit scary. A great holiday and would highly recommend the property and area to all, especially families with older and younger chiildren due to the great garden and pool.
Nous avons passé un bon moment, maison propre, bien équipée. Merci pour les moustiquaires et les produits anti-moustiques qui ont été d'une grande efficacité à l'intérieur de la maison, mais à l'extérieur on s'est fait dévorer. Nous conseillons cette maison pour les familkes.
Jilla S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2024
Many thanks for your review. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at La Pinede. Re mosquitos outside, it is the same throughout the South of France. Some people are more vulnerable to bites than others. When we are there, we use repellant in the evening and light citronella candles. This proves to be effective for us.
Schönes großes Grundstück mit tollem Pool. Das Gästehaus hätte noch ein Badezimmer mehr vertragen können aber ansonsten alles tip top. In 6km Entfernung gut bestückter Spar-Supermarkt, ein guter Bäcker sowie eine Metzgerei. Wir sieben Motorradfahrer waren sehr zufrieden.
Nous avons passé deux semaines très agréables, au calme.
La maison était très propre. Elle est bien fonctionnelle et vaste, comme indiqué dans le descriptif et on s'y sent vraiment "comme chez soi".
Les jardins sont très bien entretenus, ainsi que la piscine, dont nous avons pu profiter presque tous les jours, la météo n'étant pas très clémente en première semaine.
Je recommande chaudement.
Nadège P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
FRANK V.
17 Aug 2018
ALLES TIP TOP IN ORDE
Hele fijne vakantie, prachtig huis met alle voorzieningen, proper een aanrader.
Prachtige streek !!
FRANK V.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Thierry M.
12 Sept 2017
Calme, paix et espace pour cette agréable maison
Maison agréable à vivre avec beaucoup d'espace et des chambres indépendantes avec salle de bains individuelles. Pour des vacances simples en famille ou entre amis, dans le calme d'un bel endroit retiré plein de charme (petits écureuils vous accueils dans le jardin).
Tout y est fonctionnel et la maison est très bien équipée coté ustensiles de cuisine et avec wifi (indispensable car le seul le réseau de l'opérateur orange couvre ce secteur).
La piscine est indéniablement un plus avec beaucoup de bains de soleil et de table pour profiter d'un repos bien mérité après de belles ballades dans ce territoire préservé et riche en lieux culturels et naturels.
La propriétaire Eileen est tout simplement adorable et toujours très serviable. Seul bémol : il ne faut pas être maniaque du ménage : c'est propre, mais pas irréprochable ... mais après tout, ce sont les vacances et cela vous libère des obsessions de tout aseptiser.
Je recommande chaudement.
Thierry M.
Archival
8/10 Good
Celia S.
3 Sept 2015
Quiet, relaxing, delightful holiday home
We found Eileen the owner to be very helpful and flexible, due to a family wedding we arrived a day late and were able to stay beyond the set leaving time allowing us to avoid traffic delays. The house and gite were well equipped and the gardens large. It was great having ensuites to every bedroom in the main house as well as a separate toilet downstairs. There were fans in every bedroom which was very useful although we slept upstairs and had both the balcony and the window open at night so didn't use the fans. There must have been the odd mosquito around but there were very few, over the two weeks I got about 5 bites which was very good considering our bedroom windows were open. The trees in the garden which you can see in the pictures have grown considerably and as a consequence the ground is covered with pine needles, we found we had to sweep the patio on several occasions so as not to keep trampling them into the house. WE also found that we had to keep the cover for the pool on even if we were at the house and not using it otherwise the pool got a lot of leaves and needles in it. The pool is a good size and was wonderful on hot days, our only small complaint would be the pool cover which was a pain and took two people to take on and off despite there being a mechanical winder. The winder was not up to the job and needed lots of help, because of this we used the pool less than normal as the prospect of taking the cover off was not a pleasant one. During our visit Andy and Charlotte came once a week to clean and sort the pool, they were also a great source of information on places to visit.
The area is quiet and the village charming. You do need your own transport as there are no shops in the village, the nearest village is a 10 minute drive away and has a small convenience store, bakers and butchers. The best large supermarket we found was the Intermarche in Castelnaudary about 20 - 25 minutes away. Places we visited which we would recommend are Mirepoix, a lovely medieval town, has an excellent market on a Monday and a nice square with restaurants for an evening visit. We had an exception lunch at La Domaine Gayda, the food was amazing, the service exemplary and the surroundings stunning, an absolute must! Colleuire is a seaside village/town which is very picturesque, although a good two hour drive away it was worth it however it gets very busy so our top tip is leave early in the morning and have breakfast there.
Celia S.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
We are delighted you found the house was well equipped with facilities for a large group of people. All of our guests seem to greatly appreciate the individual en suites and the space offered by the 2 separate houses and terraces in the large garden.
Many thanks also, for the constructive comments. It is always helpful to hear of things we can do to improve the property for our guests. The trees do provide a lovely dappled shade in the heat. However, we agree the trees have grown too big and when we were over this Autumn, we engaged a company to cut back the trees next Spring for 2017 season. This should resolve the difficulty with pines on the terrace and in the pool.
We have since had the pool winder refurbished so it works more efficiently. We are also looking at an alternative lighter pool cover that will be easier to manage.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
2 Oct 2013
Beautifully equipped modern villas in Bellegarde
This exceeded our expectations; having the second property allowed us to invite friends to stay with us in this beautiful, relatively unspoilt part of southern France. Every night we found delightful circular walks and the proximity to local markets and small towns made day trips a pleasure, when we could be bothered to drag ourselves away. We would certainly return.
Archival
8/10 Good
jim d.
7 Sept 2011
La Pinide
The properties were all that the pictures suggested and the pool was great. Set in a lovely area of France with plenty to explore. Don't forget to try the Blanchette de Limoux, half the price as Champagne and just as good. Take a lonely planet or rough guide then you don,t miss out on where to go. A great all round family holiday . Jim Dewhurst
jim d.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Monica H.
2 Oct 2010
Beautiful Bellegarde
We spent two weeks at this property with a large family group.We thought the property was ideally suited for this as there was ample space for group activities as well as the opportunity for quiet time alone if desired. The house itself was very light and airy and the additional bathrooms were great. The property was very clean and well maintained and the large garden setting with, pool, fruit trees and ample birdlife was a really nice space to relax. Although it is not within walking distance of shops there are many choices to be made in the surrounding villages and towns. We also did some great circular walks in the very picturesque villages countryside surrounding the house. we would very happily recommend this property especially for a large group.
Monica H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Monica H.
1 Oct 2010
Beautiful Bellegarde
We can highly recommend this property. We had a large family group staying and the layout of the properties allowed areas for joint activities as well as space for those who wanted time alone. The additional bathrooms were a real bonus. We spent long tranquil evenings on the patio listening to the hooting of owlsl and other birdlife. We enjoyed some beautiful long walks through the surrounding villages and country lanes. We also spent lots of time around the pool relaxing in the lextensive garden with its abundance of fruit trees.A car is essential due to the location. Altogether a very enjoyable experience.
Monica H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
29 Sept 2010
A delightful weil equipped family holiday home
The two houses not adjoining but near to eachother in the same grounds were just what we needed for our famly. We could make as much noise as we liked without disturbing anyone, or enjoy the tranquiiity when the younger members were asleep. It is well and thoughtfully equipped. The open plan living accommodation is light and airy with french windows on two sides (although these are not always easy to lock).The garden is big enough to play games in. There is rich rolling countryside with the vinyards of Minervois,old hill top villages, and some delightful towns . The owners are fortunate in having a very pleasant relative living locally, who looks after the place and knows the locality. It would be a kindness to the neighbours if wifi was installed; our teenage grandson spent much of his time outside the gates of a house further up the hill where he could get on line, but the owner was very tolerant. - Paul and Val Pelham.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
We are delighted Paul and his family enjoyed their stay in our holiday home. We are at the moment installing wifi as we appreciate the importance for both adults and children alike. It will be installed early next season.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
6 Mar 2010
Superb Villa for familyholidays
This is really a wonderfull house with everything you need for a superb holliday !
The hous is big and has all comfort you need for the hollidays .
The garden is nice and invites you to stay in it all day long .The childeren loved the swimmingpool , a place to play football , badminton and petanque and to enjoy the sun or shade .
You can make a lot of trips ( Mirepoix , Toulouse , Bellevèze ,Narbonne ) and in the village nereby there are shops and a nice local café with good food .
The house was tidy and we did not have to bring along sheets and towels .
The owners gave us a lot of information and were verry friendly
I would recommend this house to all famillies who love to have a comfortabel holliday , who love the quitness and the nice villages nereby
Archival
10/10 Excellent
3 Mar 2010
Late summer visit to Bellegarde du Razes
We had a fantastic time here at the end of September 2009. We were over for a family wedding in the village hall together with our Australian exchange student who fell in love with the place. The owners of the villa were extremely accomodating, allowing us early access to change for the wedding and making sure water was hot when we arrived for showers etc. They even gave us the number of the local Irish taxi driver, which proved invaluable. Villa was great and ideal for families, plenty space , bright and well decorated, all mod cons. Garden good size with fig trees, pine trees and swimming pool to cool down. Kids would love to go back . All in all would highly recommend the villa. Remember to stop in the neighbouring village though for provisions as no shop in this village
About the host
Hosted by Eileen Donnelly
We built our home on a beautiful site in the Razes that we purchased in 2005. We spent many years completing the house and we visit our home in France as often as we can, work permitting. Our family are now grown up and visit us when we are there.
Why they chose this property
The house is very well located, only 30 minutes from Carcassonne Airport, making it very accessible for short term breaks. Toulouse airport is another option to fly into, as it is just an hour away from the house. There are many lovely places to visit around the area- such as Limoux, Mirepoix, Fanjeaux , Quillan. We are also a 2 hour drive from Northern Spain , and sometimes take the opportunity to spend some time there in lovely beach locations.
What makes this property unique
When we holiday there ourselves, we enjoy the 3 bedroom house with all it's comforts, both summer and winter. In winter, the house is very cosy with the woodburning stove and under floor heating. When extended family join us, we have lots of space with the separate 2 bedroom house in the garden.