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Petit Pic - set in the heart of the beautiful Aude countryside

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4861.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Heated Pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor grill

Explore the area

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La Courtete, Occitanie
  • Place, Ruisseau d'Escueillens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Monastery of St. Mary of Prouilhe
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Mirepoix Cathedral
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin 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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

La Courtete

Located in La Courtete, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. St. Vincent Collegiate Church and Château de Lagarde are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Domaine Gayda and Carcassonne Golf. Traveling with kids? Consider La Ferme Aux Bisons and The Bamboo Park. Take time off to check out the winery tours and health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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La Courtete, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Ruisseau d'Escueillens - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Monastery of St. Mary of Prouilhe - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Mirepoix Cathedral - 20 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Maison des Consuls - 20 min drive - 20.2 km
  • St. Vincent Collegiate Church - 23 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Limoux Flassian Station - 29 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butchers - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pizza le Rol - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Rôl - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Café Des Arts - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Balestie Allett - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Petit Pic - set in the heart of the beautiful Aude countryside have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Petit Pic - set in the heart of the beautiful Aude countryside?

As of May 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Petit Pic - set in the heart of the beautiful Aude countryside on May 4, 2026 start from $170, 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 Petit Pic - set in the heart of the beautiful Aude countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Petit Pic - set in the heart of the beautiful Aude countryside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Petit Pic - set in the heart of the beautiful Aude countryside?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Petit Pic - set in the heart of the beautiful Aude countryside located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Monastery of St. Mary of Prouilhe, St. Vincent Collegiate Church, and Château de Lagarde. Maison des Consuls and Mirepoix Cathedral are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Philippe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calme, bien être, repos.

Propriétaires très disponible et à la fois très discrets, accueil chaleureux. habitat très spacieux et agréable, très bien équipé. Linge de maison très très bien, piscine très bien et bien équipée. Environnement très très agréable, grand espace de verdure bien entretenu. C est ce que nous recherchions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

ghislaine g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très bien

Location agréable, calme et proche de la piscine. Semble isolée mais à proximité de multiples activités variées. Propriétaire à l'écoute et disponible si besoin. Merci.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
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4/10 Poor

Sandra B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Logement mal entretenu

Malgré la gentillesse de son propriétaire, notre séjour s’est avéré désagréable à cause de vétusté et le manque d’entretien du logement. La douche bouchée et moisie de toute part était une partie des déconvenues. La maison entière est mal isolée, moisie aux quatre coins des pièces, l’humidité prégnante et constante malgré le chauffage. Les lits à ressorts ne sont pas confortables (mal de dos pour tous). La salle de bain, un marécage. Le fait que nous étions en avril avec deux jours de pluie y a peut-être contribué mais nous restons persuadés vu les photos et le réel état du gîte que ce logement est laissé pour compte et mérite un gros travail de rénovation et d’isolation. Dommage car si on souhaite du calme, c’est un lieu idéal et reposant l’été avec la piscine. A préciser : très loin de tout (40 min de Carcassonne) . Il faut une voiture.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
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8/10 Good

Thomas D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gîte sympathique au calme

Gîte de bonne taille, bien équipé, situé près de La Courtete, au milieu des petits villages de l'Aude. Emplacement correct pour rayonner. Grand jardin et piscine avec accès sécurisé. Lit bébé, chaise haute fournies avec en bonus quelques jouets !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

francis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Agréable séjour en pleine nature

Gite très propre,hôte très sympa
Verified

6/10 Okay

Balaguer D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Séjour

Endroit très agréable calme de quoi faire de belles balades les propriétaires sont agréables. La seule note reste la propreté cordialement Monsieur Balaguer
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sejour très agreable

Nous sommes très bien reçu chez Ian et Sue. On vous accueille avec le sourire , et le champagne ! Ils sont très disponibles en cas de problème .. Coin piscine agréable . Logement fidèle aux photos . Vous désirez du calme .. c’est l’endroit qu’il vous faut
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calme et bienveillance

Ian & Sue sont particulièrement accueillants et attentifs au bien être des voyageurs. Nous avions 2 enfants en bas âge (3,5 ans & 18mois) qui ont été ravis de l'espace à disposition (jardin, piscine, trampoline, balançoire) et des animaux. Le gite est très calme et permet de se ressourcer en profondeur. Merci à eux.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Agnès D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belles vacances en famille dans un lieu paisible

Superbe gîte : très fonctionnel, tout confort, très propre. Lieu tranquille, reposant en pleine campagne. Ian et Sue sont de hôtes accueillants (une bouteille de Blanquette de Limoux et une bouteille de vin en guise de bienvenue), à l’écoute, disponibles et discrets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

cedric g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cadre Très agréable

Très bon accueil, on a passé un super séjour au calme avec un cadre magnifique Nous y reviendrons
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Adeline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très satisfait

Merci à Ian et Sue pour leur merveilleux accueil. Le gîte est très beau, agréable pour séjourner. Il ne manque aucun équipements et tout fonctionne très bien. Le coin piscine est paradisiaque. Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour. Merci encore
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Martijn R.

Great place, beautiful region, friendly owners

End of April i stayed here for 4 nights with my wife, niece and daughter. We are from the Netherlands There was a warm welcome from the English landlord and his wife. The Landlord is very helpful. The location itself is quiet and lovely and approximately 35 minutes from the beautiful magical Cite of Carcassonne. We were very lucky with the weather (21 to 25 degrees) and actually used the available swimming pool. There is a lot to Discover in the region; medieval Castles (eg: lastours) and towns (Mirepoix 20 minutes), wine, food,and beautiful nature. If you want to discover this part of France then this place is highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
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8/10 Good

ISABELLE B.

Week-end très agréable et ressourçant.

Logement très bien équipé et très calme, situé près d’un village de caractère. Propriétaires très accueillants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Lydie B.

Sejour tres agréable à la campagne

Accueil chaleureux par Ian, logement agréable, avec table extérieure pour déjeuner aux beaux jours, literie confortable et logement bien équipé côté électroménager pour profiter au maximum de cette belle région. Nous n'avons pas pu profiter de la piscine du fait de la saison (février) mais avons apprécié le ping-pong et jeu de fléchettes.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruno S.

Tres bon accueil, je recommande vivement

Le cadre est superbe, dépaysant quant à l'appartement il est fonctionnel et agréable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ian & Sue F

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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

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