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Spacious 18th century village house + courtyard with pool, plus games room.

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A patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a stone wall.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a brick wall, and hanging flower pots.
A building with a green door, two windows with white curtains, and potted plants on the balconies.
A cozy living room with a white sofa, a wicker chair, a glass coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A stone wall with a small archway, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Quarante, Occitanie
  • Place, Canal du Midi
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Domaine Lou Colombier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Childrens Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Green Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Pink Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Spacious 18th century village house + courtyard with pool, plus games room.

Comfortable, 18th century three bedroomed village house situated at the heart of the village of Quarante, in a quiet no-through road. The property was originally part of a monastary built around an 12th century abbey.
A gated, cobbled passageway, wide enough to garage a small/medium size car, leads from the street to enclosed Mediterranean-style courtyard with small pool (4m x3m), and terrace area. The house was fully renovated in 1999 and is well maintained.
Quarante is a lively, attractive village -shops, café, restaurant, boulangerie - set amidst gently rolling hills, vines, pine woods and copses. An ideal base for discovering this infinitely varied and beautiful region. Mediterranean - nearest beach Vendres about 35 minutes by car.
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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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6997
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Quarante

Located in Quarante, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Natural Regional Park, while Musée du téléphone and Musée Lapidaire Narbonne are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative and Lutin Park Carousel. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, hiking and cycling.
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Quarante, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Canal du Midi - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Domaine Lou Colombier - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Domaine Lalaurie - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park - 13 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Colombiers Nissan Station - 21 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Des Arts Puisserguier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Café de la Grille - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Croisade - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chez Marguerite - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Auberge de la Selette - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious 18th century village house + courtyard with pool, plus games room. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Spacious 18th century village house + courtyard with pool, plus games room. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Spacious 18th century village house + courtyard with pool, plus games room.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious 18th century village house + courtyard with pool, plus games room.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious 18th century village house + courtyard with pool, plus games room.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious 18th century village house + courtyard with pool, plus games room. located?

This family-friendly Quarante holiday home is located in a rural location, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Canal du Midi, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Domaine Lou Colombier and Domaine Lalaurie. L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative and Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house with a great host. Sarah couldn’t have been more helpful. Everything that you would need throughout your stay. Great pool and facilities. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2026
It was a pleasure to meet you and your family Robert. Thank you for leaving a review - its much appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house excellently situated to explore the region.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was top notch - house, pool and lovely hostess. All of our family loved the stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. 2nd time we stayed here. Even with a 15month old everything was there. Perfect commucation with the owner. Amazing location
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely relaxing location to explore the area

What a beautiful property with the bonus of a pool to cool off in after a day exploring the Canal Du Midi. Sarah was the perfect host, friendly and informative but on no way intrusive.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2023
Thank you Anne for your lovely comments - it's much appreciated. Hope to see you again 'chez-nous' one day.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quite put Lovely

A little quite than i thought the village would be but a good base to explore the region
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quarante

Spacious well appointed property. Open air eating area by pool is always shady but pool has sun most of the day. It is a very nice courtyard area. The property is In centre of village with boulangerie and Boucherie close by. Also within walking distance (15 mins each way) is a restaurant, Le Terminus serving plain but good food - chips and grilled meat/fish and Tapas- in the open air under trees.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing!

We had an amazing time in this lovely holliday home! Thank you for Sarah to be so considerate and available during our stay! One tip would be to add some solar lamps in the garden so that it does not get to dark in the evening.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

6/10 Okay

Our Quarante Gem

We had a wonderful vacation in the historic town of Quarante. As we had grandchildren staying for some of the time, the pool and gamesroom were truly inspiring and kept everyone entertained. The layout of rooms could be improved, and beds might be updated. Sarah was very helpful with suggestions on the local sights. Quarante was a perfect base to explore the Canal du Midi towns.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks for your review. I'm very happy that you enjoyed your stay at Quarante!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

beautiful

a stunning unique property,spacious with great features.loved the pool large kitchen diner and sarah couldnt have been more helpful with a welcome pack and full of useful info on the area.quiet village but within reach of beachs and larger towns including our favourite Narbonne ( 20km).all amenities including plenty of towels and bedsheets and neccesities for babies.5/5
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks Dean for this lovely review (they're always much appreciated!). It was great to have your family stay at our house, and to know that you enjoyed it, means a lot to me! Hope to welcome you back here one day.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Magnificent Traditional Village Home

We spent a wonderful week in this fantastically equipped French home. It was our first visit to the Languedoc region and it was great to return to the comfort and tranquillity of the house after a day sightseeing. We particularly enjoyed the ambience of the courtyard and cooking on the BBQ after cooling down in the pool. Quarante is a lovely, quiet village with everything you need on your doorstep and the bonus of being able to walk to a very good restaurant - Le Terminus.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your lovely review, and I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at the house and Quarante. And yes, we are lucky having such a good restaurant within walking distance. I hope we might have the pleasure of seeing you again at Quarante one day.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

3,5 * bits and bobs

We spent 10 beautiful days at Sarah's house in Quarante. The house was even more beautiful than the pictures make it seem. The house is bigger than expected and overall very clean. The playroom is a highlight for children as well as adults. We didn't have the pleasure to meet our host, Sarah, in person. However, she asked a friend to welcome us and guide us through our stay. Unfortunately there are many little things that add up to only 3,5 stars: The lock of the bathroom door (which is located in the center of the house and therefore offers privacy only trough that door) is broken. You either spend a lot of time trying to get out or you give up an leave the door open. The washing machine was full of mold so that we needed to buy special cleaning supplies to remove it. The sea is far more away from the property than 20min (as suggested by the host) you need 45mins with your car. The biggest problem, however, are the pigeons. Both the stairs in front of the house and the backyard including the pool were full of their excretions. Sarah's friend asserted it was a fairly new problem... Nevertheless the dirt war everywhere and sitting outside was not very pleasing. Every time you entered the house dirt followed you. On top of that some of the pigeons died on the lot. We were then asked to remove them ourselves... That is why we spent a lot of time cleaning. Despite of the beautiful architecture, the overall cleanliness and our friendly host, those inconveniences lead to our rating of only 3,5 stars.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2022
Hi Margaux, I'm so sorry that you had a bad experience. We had just recently evicted some pigeaons from our loft space which obviously had the unexpected result of them hanging around on a ledge over the front door waiting to be allowed back in. With the onset of colder weather the problem is reducing slowly as the pigeons are moving on and finding new shelter. I'm so sorry too that you had to deal with some dead birds - unfortunately I was away and couldn't come and deal with them myself. It is regrettable that I was away during this time otherwise I would have cleaned up for you. More than anything I am very distressed that you found the washing machine full of mould, as I like to keep a very clean and tidy house. I have been to the house to see about the lock to the bathroom door, and can see that the lock has become a bit sticky, so thank you for letting me know about it (I never lock the bathroom door when am I there cleaning, so I was not awre of the problem). When people ask me how far away the beach is from Quarante I always tell them it is half and hour: I have never told anyone it is 20 minutes away; on the site I think somewhere it is mentionned that the coast is about 20 miles away (when we started renting our property, our publicity was with a UK company that was later taken over by other international companies) - I wonder if this is where the 20 minutes idea comes from. Apologies again for a sub-par experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
logement calme et paisible. Une commune avec des services de proximité adaptés.la propriétaire est à l'écoute et intentionnée .Nous recommandons ce logement pour du repos et des visites aux alentours pleine de surprises.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très jolie maison, excellent séjour et bonne communication avec Sarah qui est à l'écoute du moindre souci.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison très agréable au cœur du village Merci à Sarah pour son accueil, sa gentillesse et sa réactivité
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eine wunderbare Zeit mit der Familie in einen tollen Haus und einer wundervollen Gastgeberin. Wir haben die Zeit im Haus und in Quarante sehr genossen. Liebe Sahra, vielen Dank für deine Gastfreundschaft und die wertvollen Tipps zur Besichtigung in der Umgebung und für die Strände am Meer.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit in Sarahs Haus. Sarah hatte tolle Tipps für Märkte und Ausflüge, so dass wir viel Freude daran hatten, die wunderschöne Gegend zu erkunden. Das Haus ist sehr gemütlich und so richtig zum Wohlfühlen, der Innenhof hat immer Schatten, so dass wir dort auch sehr heiße Tage entspannt verbringen konnten. Unsere Kinder haben viel Zeit im Pool verbracht und die Abende waren mit Tischtennis, Dart und Billard gefüllt. Wir würden immer wieder kommen. Vielen Dank Sarah!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Maison spacieuse au calme

Une maison spacieuse dans un charmant village.il ne manque rien dans cette maison tout est prévu pour passer d’agréables vacances.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderbar

Wir haben unseren zweiwöchigen Sommerurlaub im wunderbaren Haus von Sarah im kleinen Dorf Quarante verbracht. Das Haus lässt keine Wünsche offen und ist genauso sauber und gepflegt, wie auf den Fotos zu sehen ist. Sarah selbst, ist eine sehr freundliche und stetig, um das Wohl ihrer Gäste, bemühte Vermieterin. Sie hat uns oft mit hilfreichen Tips und Informationen zur Seite gestanden. Die schattige Lage der Terrasse an der Kirchwand und der super gepflegte Pool waren zu dieser Zeit des Jahres in Südfrankreich einfach Gold wert. Wir waren wirklich sehr zufrieden und kommen gern wieder !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reposante

Maison magnifique dans un village très calme. Les enfants et nous avons apprécié toutes les prestataires proposées à la location et Sarah est une Hôte très accueillante.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gemütliches Haus mit viel Charme

Wir verbrachten eine Woche mit unseren 3 Söhnen und unserem Hund bei Sarah. Das Haus ist sehr groß und prima ausgestattet. Die Betten sind bequem. In der Küche findet man alles was man braucht. Das Haus war top sauber und liebevoll eingerichtet. Unsere Jungs haben den Pool genossen und jeden Abend Billard gespielt. Auch bei hohen Temperaturen von weit über 30° kann man im schattigen Garten angenehm sitzen. Um den Pool findet sich genug Sonne zum Sonnenbaden. Sarah war sehr aufgeschlossen und freundlich und hatte viele gute Tipps für Ausflüge in die Umgebung. Vielen Dank für eine tolle Woche in Quarante.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extraordinaria casa en un pueblo tranquilo

Hemos estado 7 días en la casa de Sarah y nos ha encantado, Sarah es una persona muy amable y simpática. La casa es grande y tiene todo lo necesario para pasar unas buenas vacaciones, la piscina es perfecta y gozas de total intimidad en ella. Tiene una sala donde podrás jugar al billar al pin, pon y a los dardos. Está cerca de puntos de interés como Narbona,Beziers, y a una hora de Carcassonne. Totalmente recomendable. Gracias Sara por tu amabilidad
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Séjour reposant

Belle maison à proximité de tout Sarah est disponible et d'une grande gentillesse. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heerlijk verblijf in Frans dorpje

We hadden een heerlijke tijd in dit fijne Franse dorpshuis. Het huis is erg ruim en gezellig. Drie slaapkamers met erg goede bedden. Een fijn en schaduwrijk terras met zwembad en buitendouche. Parkeerplaats voor de deur in een brede doodlopende steeg. Het huis blijft ook op warme dagen koel en aangenaam. De speelkamer werd bijzonder gesmaakt. Alles wat je nodig hebt is aanwezig. Een stevige Franse en Engelse bib voor als je je boek vergeten bent. Ook een ruime collectie dvd's. Sarah is super vriendelijk. Ze zorgt voor een proper en onderhouden zwembad. We hadden een heerlijke vakantie en vertrokken met spijt in het hart.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schönes Haus und schöne Umgebung

Wir waren mit unseren beiden Töchtern(14 & 17) und unserem Hund für 2 Wochen Ende Mai in dem liebevoll eingerichteten Haus und haben dort eine sehr schöne Zeit verbracht. Das Wetter war sehr gut ( 22°C bis 27°C und meistens sonnig), so dass wir auch den Pool an manchen Tagen genutzt haben. Sarah ist eine sehr freundliche Gastgeberin und immer zu erreichen. Das Haus ist sehr gepflegt und die Lage war für uns perfekt, da wir sowieso nicht jeden Tag an den Strand möchten, sondern auch gerne mal die Umgebung erkunden. Bis zum nächstgelegenen Strand sind es gute 30 Minuten mit dem Auto. Bèziers und Narbonne erreicht man in ca. 20Minuten. Quarante ist ein hübscher, kleiner Ort, aber alle wichtigen Dinge (Metzger, Bäcker, kleiner Lebensmittelladen) sind vorhanden. Im ca 7km entfernten Capestang gibt's einen Lidl und einen größeren Supermarkt. Ein besonderes Highlight waren für uns die Tischtennisplatte und der Billardtisch. Vielen lieben Dank, Sarah...wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

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