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Enchanting 4-bedroom Languedoc house. Perfect for families, runners, cyclists.
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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 103229.2 sq ft
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Explore the area
Rivel, Aude
- Lac de Montbel8 min drive
- Puivert Castle10 min drive
- Montsegur Castle24 min drive
- Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)57 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Office 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Enchanting 4-bedroom Languedoc house. Perfect for families, runners, cyclists.
Nestled in the heart of a quiet, picturesque village in the foothills of the French Pyrenées, this four-bed village house will seduce any francophile. Retaining all its traditional Gallic charm, the house -- previously a small hotel and a café -- has been sensitivley and charmingly renovated. It now offers four spacious bedrooms, a large sitting-room, a spacious and serene study, and the heart of the home: a lovely French kitchen with a long (original) table to accommodate groups intent on sampling local produce. The house has plentiful hot water, and for colder evenings a wood-burning stove and electric heatersSurrounded by green hills, 5KM from a beautiful motorised-traffic-free swimming lake, and 45 minutes from the Pyrenées, the Ancien Hotel is perfect for cyclists, walkers, runners, or anyone needing R&R in a quiet and welcoming village in the foothills of the mountains. There is a small terrace, perfect for an evening apéritif or two.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: cats (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Rivel
Rivel is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lac de Montbel and The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth, while Esperaza Hat Museum and Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' are cultural highlights. Ax-Bonascre Gondola and La Ferme Aux Bisons are also worth visiting.
Rivel, Aude
What's nearby
- Château Chalabre - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
- Lac de Montbel - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
- Puivert Castle - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
- The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
- Montsegur Castle - 24 min drive - 21.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Le-Tresor - 10 min drive
- Camping la Régate - 19 min drive
- Hôtel de France - 5 min drive
- Creamundo - 14 min drive
- Le Moulin de l'Eveque - 18 min walk
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About the host
Your host
I'm a British author and discovered Rivel when I came to write a book here. I then bought the Ancien Hotel and have spent 15 years renovating it as charmingly as I can, while preserving its long and interesting history. I'm a runner and cyclist and swimmer and Rivel is perfect for anyone wanting to be active: there's am 80km long flattish converted railway line, the Voie Verte, 1km away from the house, plus cols and mountains and safe roads for cyclists.
Why they chose this property
The village is friendly, serene, and surrounded by gorgeous nature. There are two swimming lakes nearby, each different and each delightful. In the summer, the lakes have cafes and amenities; and the village comes alive.
What makes this property unique
My house has 300 years of history as a hotel and café. I have kept signs of this in the house as best I can, while making sure the house is comfortable for modern living. You will find the odd bar towel or old advertising sign, but also spacious and charming rooms to relax in.
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