Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Rivel, Occitanie

Puivert Castle8 min drive
Château Chalabre12 min drive
Lac de Montbel20 min drive
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Escape to this wonderful 2 bedroom villa, a perfect family getaway. Enjoy space and quality in this "home from home" environment. It is set in a secluded small hamlet of 6 houses which is in walking distance from Puivert down a leafy lane with spectacular views of a Cathar castle. There are two acres of gardens adjacent to the villa as well as ten acres of meadow and woodland great for nature lovers.
The pool area is surrounded by meadows and woodland making a perfect spot to relax in the sun listening to the bees and watching the butterflies and humming hawk moths. The saline 10 x 5 metre pool is great for swimming as it is much kinder to skin, the pool has steps for easy access, a ledge around the edge as well as a separate shallow children’s pool. The pool is only shared with us the owners so there is plenty of space for you to enjoy this wonderful space.
The kitchen is spacious and well equipped with a large fridge/freezer, cooker and double sink, everything for the budding gourmet. There are two lovely bedrooms; the main bedroom has a king-size bed with an ensuite bathroom that has both a bath and a separate shower. The second bedroom has twin beds and a shower room. Quality bed linen and towels are provided. The kitchen/dining room has a log burner and the living area has a flat screen TV, there is WIFI, DVD player, CD and IPOD player as well as a small library area with lots of books and DVD’s for your use. The dining area seats 4 very comfortably, in the summer season enjoy eating alfresco on the terrace directly outside the bifold doors of the living area. The terrace is partly covered so you can enjoy alfresco eating not matter what the weather.
We are sorry but due to the steps the property is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Property manager

Kim and Duncan Ward

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Non smoking in the house

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rivel

Located in Rivel, this villa is in a rural area. The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth and Lac de Montbel reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Musee des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and Ax-Bonascre Gondola. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Rivel, Occitanie

What's nearby

Puivert Lake - 6 min drive
Puivert Castle - 8 min drive
The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth - 11 min drive
Château Chalabre - 12 min drive
Lac de Montbel - 20 min drive

Getting around

Esperaza Station - 24 min drive
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

Hôtel de France - 10 min drive
Camping la Régate - 23 min drive
Le-Tresor - 15 min drive
Le Moulin de l'Eveque - 7 min drive
Palais Cathare - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne located?

This family-friendly Rivel villa is located in a rural location, 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Puivert Castle, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth and Château Chalabre. Musee des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and Lac de Montbel are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Jul 2023

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

Stay in Puivert Villa

Fab 10 days holiday in beautiful villa in Puivert. Kim and Duncan (villa owners) were very easy to deal with and helped with places to go/ restaurants in the local area etc. Villa was perfect and shared pool very inviting. Would have no reservations in recommending this villa’

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudy J.

30 Aug 2022

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

Lovely secluded spot

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hameau de Mouche this summer. Kim and Duncan are fantastic hosts, checked us in with plenty of info about the property, and available for help and advise during our stay but also leaving us the space to enjoy our holiday. The house is beautifully appointed and the outside space fantastic too. Thank you Kim & Duncan

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

28 Aug 2019

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

Parkers

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the farmhouse. The family loved the beautiful pool which had the bonus of being Salt water. The house had everything we needed for a family of 6. The only negative was that one of the bedrooms did not have a window, luckily my son and his wife did not mind. It was rather more isolated than the photos suggested but we had a very relaxing time.

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

17 Aug 2019

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

An absolute pleasure!

Kim and Duncan are wonderful hosts and we were very fortunate to stay in their beautiful home. Everything is as listed and we wanted for nothing. A wonderful location , walking distance to a lovely swimming lake. Local restaurants, bar, a night market by the lake and White water rafting. Thank you so much.. Simon& Ali

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

5 Jun 2019

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

Fabulous house for a family holiday

We were a family of 7 and all fell in love with this house. Kim and Duncan were absolutely lovely, giving good advice and left us many extras which were much appreciated. The Hameau De Mouche is quite isolated, perfect for a good relaxing break. We were there for the UK Spring Bank Holiday week which found some places including restaurants still closed. The pool area, table tennis room both excellent as is the BBQ area which we found most useful even when wet. Restricted WiFi is a disappointment to modern families. Ella the dog was a delightful companion for the week whilst we were outside.

About the host

Hosted by Kim and Duncan Ward

We had been holidaying in France with our family over the last thirty years and it was always a dream to live here and provide the perfect retreat for other people to enjoy. We had been coming to the Aude/Ariege region for over ten years and when the opportunity came up to buy in this special place we just jumped at it. We believe we have the right experience to make it a truly memorable stay. Duncan loves to cook and can provide gourmet meals on request, his fish pie is sublime!

Why they chose this property

With the experience we had of renting various properties throughout France we just knew the exceptional quality of this villa would make it perfect for anybody wanting a successful holiday. We fell in love with this property and it's idyllic surroundings. We used to rent out our main house (home) and live in the villa for the summer but now we just rent out the villa, which makes it a real home from home.

What makes this property unique

The pool area is beautiful surrounded by meadows and woodland making a perfect spot to relax in the sun listening to the bees and watching the butterflies and humming hawk moths. The saline pool is great for swimming as it is much kinder to skin, the pool has steps for easy access, a ledge around the edge as well as a separate shallow children's pool.