House in Chalabre, Occitanie

Peaceful countryside setting, private pool yet close to the village.

Peaceful countryside setting, private pool yet close to the village.

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Peaceful and secluded, surrounded by farmland.
Swim or sunbathe and enjoy views of the Pyrenees.
Pool 10m x 5m x 1.5m
Lounge/salon seats six in comfort.
Spacious lounge and dining room

Overview of Peaceful countryside setting, private pool yet close to the village.

5 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Chalabre, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationChâteau Chalabre3 min drive
  • Popular LocationLac de Montbel8 min drive
  • Popular LocationPuivert Castle13 min drive
  • AirportCarcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Peaceful countryside setting, private pool yet close to the village.

Les Cerisiers is a large house on the outskirts of the medieval village of Chalabre, surrounded by farmland and forest in one of France's 'hidden secrets'. The area is wonderful for walkers and cyclists and the mountains are very close. There are lots of family-orientated attractions close-by and the Mediterranean beaches are an easy drive away. The local French people are very friendly and welcome visitors. Chalabre is just one kilometre away and has a small supermarket, cafes, restaurants, doctor, pharmacy, butcher, baker, etc.

The accommodation comprises the complete top floor of the house with separate entrance and separate access to the pool and grounds. The owners live on the ground floor and there are no other guests. The modern fitted kitchen is equipped with electric range cooker, washing machine, microwave, fridge/freezer and Neff dishwasher. One bedroom is a double with ensuite shower and wc. The second bedroom is a double and the third has twin beds. The main bathroom has a full-size bath with shower - perfect for bathing the children at bedtime. And if guests find they can’t leave work behind there is a desk and free wifi, subject to reasonable use.

We provide a welcome pack of basic food items, just in case you arrive too late for the shops.

Outside - a door from the dining room leads onto a private balcony overlooking the garden and the swimming pool beyond. Steps lead down to the garden, which has a barbecue area and table in the shade of tall trees. A few steps further lead to the 10 metre x 5 metre swimming pool. A large play/recreation area is beyond the pool; as the pool is fully fenced, children can play safely in the garden separated from the pool area. Beyond the immediate garden, a gate leads to woodland and the L'Hers river, or you can turn left or right and follow the field boundaries which follow the river banks. Or just curl up with a book in the shade of a tree and relax in the peace and quiet.

Beyond - the area is heaven for walkers and mountain bikers, with literally hundreds of official paths and tracks leading through the hills and mountains (maps are available to consult and plan your routes). Road cyclists can travel for miles on quiet, almost traffic-free roads.

The area offers a wide range of attractions within easy reach; the beautiful medieval town of Mirepoix with its Monday market, the dinosaur museum at Esperaza, the prehistoric cave paintings at Niaux (one of the few remaining where you can actually visit the original paintings rather than replicas) and the remarkable city of Carcassonne, a World Heritage site that from a distance looks like a Disney movie set. The hot springs at Ax-Le-Thermes are housed in modern, purpose-built baths and are a great outing for everyone.

You are in the heart of Cathar country here, with its rich heritage going back hundreds of years. Fans of Kate Mosse ('Labyrinth', 'Sepulchre' and 'Citadel') will feel at home, and there are many Cathar castles to visit, most of which are perched on mountain-tops.

We provide all bed linen, towels and pool towels.
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« Les Cerisiers est une grande maison située à la périphérie du village médiéval de Chalabre, entourée de terres agricoles et de forêts, dans l'un des "secrets cachés" de la France. La région est idéale pour les randonneurs et les cyclistes et les montagnes sont très proches. Il y a de nombreuses attractions familiales à proximité et les plages de la Méditerranée sont facilement accessibles en voiture. Les Français de la région sont très amicaux et accueillent volontiers les visiteurs. Chalabre se trouve à un kilomètre et dispose d'un petit supermarché, de cafés, de restaurants, d'un médecin, d'une pharmacie, d'une boucherie, d'une boulangerie, etc.

Le logement comprend tout le dernier étage de la maison avec une entrée séparée et un accès séparé à la piscine et au terrain. Les propriétaires vivent au rez-de-chaussée et il n'y a pas d'autres hôtes. La cuisine moderne est équipée d'une cuisinière électrique, d'un lave-linge, d'un micro-ondes, d'un réfrigérateur/congélateur et d'un lave-vaisselle Neff. L'une des chambres est une chambre double avec douche et toilettes. La deuxième chambre est une chambre double et la troisième a des lits jumeaux. La salle de bains principale est équipée d'une baignoire et d'une douche, ce qui est idéal pour donner le bain aux enfants à l'heure du coucher. Et si vous ne pouvez pas laisser le travail derrière vous, il y a un bureau et le wifi gratuit, sous réserve d'une utilisation raisonnable.

À l'extérieur, une porte de la salle à manger mène à un balcon privé donnant sur le jardin et la piscine. Des marches mènent au jardin, qui dispose d'un coin barbecue et d'une table à l'ombre de grands arbres. Quelques marches supplémentaires mènent à la piscine de 10 mètres x 5 mètres. La piscine étant entièrement clôturée, les enfants peuvent jouer en toute sécurité dans le jardin, séparé de l'espace piscine. Au-delà du jardin immédiat, un portail mène à la forêt et à la rivière L'Hers. Vous pouvez également tourner à gauche ou à droite et suivre les limites des champs qui longent les berges de la rivière. Vous pouvez aussi vous blottir avec un livre à l'ombre d'un arbre et vous détendre dans le calme et la tranquillité.

Au-delà - la région est un paradis pour les randonneurs et les vététistes, avec littéralement des centaines de sentiers officiels et de pistes menant à travers les collines et les montagnes (des cartes sont disponibles pour consulter et planifier vos itinéraires). Les cyclistes peuvent parcourir des kilomètres sur des routes tranquilles, presque sans circulation.

La région offre un large éventail d'attractions à portée de main : la belle ville médiévale de Mirepoix avec son marché du lundi, le musée des dinosaures d'Esperaza, les peintures rupestres préhistoriques de Niaux (l'un des rares endroits où l'on peut visiter les peintures originales plutôt que des répliques) et la remarquable cité de Carcassonne, un site classé au patrimoine mondial qui, de loin, ressemble à un décor de film de Disney. Les sources d'eau chaude d'Ax-Le-Thermes sont situées dans des thermes modernes, construits à cet effet, et constituent une excellente sortie pour tous.

Vous êtes ici au cœur du pays cathare, dont le riche patrimoine remonte à des centaines d'années. Les amateurs de Kate Mosse ("Labyrinthe", "Sépulcre" et "Citadelle") se sentiront chez eux, et de nombreux châteaux cathares sont à visiter, la plupart étant perchés au sommet des montagnes.

Nous fournissons tous les draps, les serviettes de toilette et les serviettes de piscine.

Property manager

Alan & Barbara

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Gym
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Chalabre

Located in Chalabre, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Les Monts d'Olmes and Les Bains du Couloubret are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth and Musee des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria'. Traveling with kids? Consider La Ferme Aux Bisons and Ax-Bonascre Gondola. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Château Chalabre - 3 min drive
  • Lac de Montbel - 8 min drive
  • Puivert Castle - 13 min drive
  • Montsegur Castle - 28 min drive
  • Rennes-le-Chateau Church - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Quillan Station - 34 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hôtel de France - 2 min drive
  • Le Rendez-vous - 15 min drive
  • Camping la Régate - 19 min drive
  • Le-Tresor - 6 min drive
  • Le Moulin de l'Eveque - 2 min drive

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Audrey Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed stay in beautiful area with welcoming hosts
Property is perfect for a family stay, roomy, clean, and everything you need inc English TV for the kids and a few games. Swimming pool was lovely, clean, and gated for safety. Hosts were both welcoming and very helpful with bits of advice or loaning of an umbrella when occasion arose. The area is tranquil and beautiful, nearby towns, villages and lakes have everything you might need and make for lovely outings. Lots of good visits further afield too but we didn't bother. Recommended, and we may well book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holidays in Chalabre
Alan & Barbara are truly excellent host. They made us feel very welcome and even made sure we had some basic supplies on our arrival (incl. wine !). They spent a lot of time and energy renovating their house / gite, and the end result is exquisite (incl gardens & pool). There are many activities for children in the area (tree trekking & water sports at Lac de Montbel, cycling on the Voie Verte, white water rafting and sightseeing in Foix, caves, and many more !). We would happily go back there and would highly recommend that you give it a try, you won't regret it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

5/5 Excellent

Gillian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful hosts
Hosted by a lovely couple who couldn't have done more for us...it was very much appreciated. House very clean and spacious
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

5/5 Excellent

Karl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An incredible family holiday
We spent a superb week at this property and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it. Perfectly positioned to allow us to make use of all of the local points of interest and also a great property to spend a day by the pool. Alan and Barbara were amazing hosts and made us feel so welcome. Always on hand if you need them we could not have asked for anymore. Thank you for your hospitality and we look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

5/5 Excellent

Clare P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family holiday!
Wow, we have just returned from our 2 week holiday, and what an amazing time we had! Beautiful property with stunning views of the Pyrenees. The house is extremely well equipped, with everything you could possibly need, and the pool is fantastic. Alan and Barbara are the perfect hosts, giving us lots of advice and recommendations on places to visit. An absolutely brilliant holiday, we look forward to returning!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alan & Barbara

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We are an active, outgoing retired couple enjoying life in this beautiful area of France. We speak basic French and are delighted to give advice on the best places to visit and how to make the most of your stay.

Why they chose this property

The people here are very friendly and welcoming to visitors. It is a rural community, far away from any big city, with a relaxed pace of life. People smile easily and whether they are serving you in a shop, restaurant or cafe they seem happy to be there and pleased to see you.

We provide a welcome pack of essentials like milk, tea, coffee, croissants, jam, etc. During your first week we offer a free wine tasting. We are not experts or connoisseurs but will be happy to introduce you to some of the wines of the area.

What makes this property unique

The views from the balcony take in the fields and woods surrounding the property. You can swim in the pool or just relax poolside and drink in the views of the Pyrenean foothills. Looking up, you are likely to see buzzards, kites, eagles and vultures circling overhead.
Fishing is available in the River Hers at the bottom of the garden.
During your first week we offer a free wine tasting session, giving you an idea of the range of wines available in the are.

Languages:

English, French
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