19th Century Cottage in Ariege Countryside - Lavelanet

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Lavelanet, Occitanie

Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne17 min walk
Lac de Montbel14 min drive
Montsegur Castle15 min drive
Toulouse (TLS-Blagnac)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside

Les Tournesols, or the sunflowers, is a 19th century estate, 2300m2, located in the lush countryside of the beautiful Ariège. It consists of a main house and an attached gite/cottage. At the moment only the gite/cottage is for rent, but the main house will never be occupied during your stay, giving you plenty of privacy to enjoy the beautiful garden and swimming pool.

The gite which is attached to the right side of the house, is self sufficient with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and 2 ensuite bathrooms. There is central heating throughout the cottage. It has a private, sunny terrace attached, with tables chairs and sunloungers. The main garden has a heated swimming pool , which is completely private to you during your entire stay.(open July-Sep weather, conditions permitting). Parking on the property.

Nearest Facilities:
The estate is located close to Lavelanet (15min walking/short drive) which has supermarkets, boulangeries, post office, banks and a fresh food market every Friday. Carcasonne is 65 km away and Toulouse 90km, both of which have an airport.

Nearest sights:
- Lake Montbel: is a short 30 min drive, and provides facilities for kayaking, sailing and fishing.
- Mirepoix and Foix: famous Ariège medieval cities
- Montsegur: historic Cathare site (ruins) 20 minutes
- Monts d'Olmes: 23 km of ski pistes, altitude 1400-1900m, 30 minutes drive
- Andorra, 114 km, 2 hour scenic drive
- Saint Lizier: white water rafting, 70 min drive

Property manager

Cornelis Geboers

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether 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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lavelanet

Located in Lavelanet, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne and Quercorb Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Montsegur Castle and Château de Montségur. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.

Lavelanet, Occitanie

What's nearby

Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne - 17 min walk
Lac de Montbel - 14 min drive
Montsegur Castle - 15 min drive
Château de Montségur - 15 min drive
Les Monts d'Olmes - 27 min drive

Getting around

Foix (XFX-Foix Train Station) - 29 min drive
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
Le Rendez-vous - 12 min drive
Le Jardin du Siam - 6 min drive
Lou Sicret - 16 min drive
Le Théâtre - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside have a pool?

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

Is Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lac de Montbel and Montsegur Castle. Château de Montségur and Château de Lagarde are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

YOLANDA L.

13 Sept 2022

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

Les Tournesols

Inmejorable!!!! Una casa para soñar!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Emile M.

2 Aug 2022

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

Lovely place to stay - everything you need

Te house is great and is surprisingly big inside. There is a well equipped kitchen, several places in the garden to relax, a lovely swimming pool and many things to do in the surroundings.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

26 June 2022

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

Relaxing week

Really well equipped & clean accommodation in peaceful rural location. Nice garden with pool and very quiet area made for a super relaxing break. Half hour drive to Mirepoix and Foix with their medieval charm, good markets and restaurants. Foix in particular has great places to eat. Would recommend this accommodation

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippe A.

1 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Hele vriendelijke beheerders

Mooie woning met zwembad. Beheerders waren erg betrokken bij ons comfort.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

7 May 2022

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

Was für ein Idyll!

An einem wunderbar stillen Ort ein gemütliches Haus, geschmackvoll eingerichtet, mit herzlichen, diskreten Gastgebern und ab und zu einem Reh im Garten ... und Zwergohreulen in der Nacht ...

Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cornelis Geboers

We are a Dutch couple, and have travelled extensively before persuing our dream of owning a house in southern France. After a 3 year search, viewing over 80 properties in the region, we fell in love with this property. It's main advantages being a lovely French house in an unspoiled and charming countryside. Also with lots of attractions nearby (a lake, caves, skiing, Andora, medieval cities, historic ruins)

What makes this property unique

The estate located close to Lavelanet (15min walking/short drive) which has supermarkets, boulangeries, post office, banks and a fresh food market every Friday.
Les Tournesols is located in the middle of Cathare country, with it's unique history and historic buildings (e.g. Montsegur).

The location at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains provides lots of possibilities for outdoor activities, e.g. (electric) cycling, walking, climbing. Other nearby sights encompass:
- vineyards at Limoux and nearby carcasonne
- Lake Montbel: is a short 30 min drive, and provides facilities for kayaking, sailing and fishing
- Mirepoix and Foix: famous Ariege medieval cities
- Monts d'Olmes: with ski pistes, altitude 1400-1900m, 30 minutes drive
- Andorra, 114 km, 2 hour scenic drive
- Saint Lizier: white water rafting, 70 min drive
- Carcasonne is 65 km away
- Toulouse 90km
- Narbonne and Perpignan beach are a 1.5 hours drive.