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

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A rectangular swimming pool with a stone border, two lounge chairs, and a view of a fenced field and mountains in the background.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a fan, and a view of the garden through open doors.
A well-maintained garden with a variety of plants and a stone wall.
Two Adirondack chairs with a glass of water and a magazine on the grass near a tree and a wooden fence.
A cozy living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Chalabre, Occitanie
  • Place, Château Chalabre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Château de Montségur
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Les Monts d'Olmes
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

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

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About the area

Chalabre

Located in Chalabre, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Château Chalabre and Château de Puivert are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth and Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria'. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Chalabre, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Château Chalabre - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lac de Montbel - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Château de Montségur - 30 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Château de Foix - 56 min drive - 54.5 km
  • Les Monts d'Olmes - 58 min drive - 51.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Carrefour Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Le Tresor - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Alegria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪BDQ Taproom & Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪15 EP 529 - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful countryside setting, private pool yet close to the village. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Peaceful countryside setting, private pool yet close to the village. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful countryside setting, private pool yet close to the village.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful countryside setting, private pool yet close to the village.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful countryside setting, private pool yet close to the village.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful countryside setting, private pool yet close to the village. located?

This family-friendly Chalabre villa is located in the mountains, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Château Chalabre, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Plage de Montbel and Lac de Montbel. Puivert Lake and Quercorb Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property

Wonderful property, very comfortable and welcoming, pool was fabulous, Alan and Barbara are excellent hosts always on hand if you need anything but not intrusive, very helpful with recommendations.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Really excellent communication with Alan and Barbara. The property was so well equipped ( the best we have ever experienced) We made excellent use of the beautiful pool and Alan and Barbara were so friendly and really helpful. Such a lovely holiday in an outstanding location.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
We were delighted to host Rhiannon, Simon and Henry. Not only did they make the most of the pool, they were most impressed by the many tracks and trails that took them into the heart of the countryside. Maybe they will come back and continue exploring!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb 10/10

We had a fabulous Holiday, the villa was excellent with plenty of room and well furnished with everything you could need and with lovely views over the surrounding area from the terrace as well.The pool was also superb set in a lovely garden.The hosts Alan and Barbara were helpful and friendly with excellent knowledge of the area.The local area is great with plenty of place to see and visit
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2025
Hi Mike and Vicky, thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to host you. Good luck and stay safe. Best wishes, Alan and Barbara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A+

wonderful area, the most beautiful scenery round every corner, quiet roads, friendly people. a perfect spot to explore the area, an easy drive to Mirepoix, Limoux, Quillian and the Pyreenes. so much to delight.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2024
It was a pleasure to host Rob. As a keen cyclist, he thought he was in heaven. We would be delighted to see him again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Thank you for your kind comments, and we are so glad that you made the most of just some of the many activities and attractions in the area. As you discovered, the Voie Verte offers 38km of safe and almost flat off-road walking, running and cycling. We would love to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable, spacious, well appointed with everything you need for an excellent holiday!

A spacious, well appointed property in a great location to explore the Cathar region of the Aude and Ariège with places like Mirepoix, Foix and Carcassonne within easy travelling distance, you’re never short of day visits. If you’re into cycling or walking, you’ll never be stuck for a glorious scenic route. Alan and Barbara live on site and although we were their first visitors, they instinctively knew when to interact or leave us alone. We never felt that their presence was constraining or intrusive, rather, they assisted in making our stay much more enjoyable with their knowledge of the typically French events helping us to get the most out of the area. Their swimming pool was great on the frequent hot days. The accommodation has everything you need and we could not find fault with it. As hesitant users of accommodation with the owners on site, Alan and Barbara unexpectedly enhanced our experience and we wouldn’t hesitate to revisit them when we return to this wonderful region of France.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil and relaxing stay in a beautiful area

We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to South West France. Alan and Barbara are perfect hosts - warm, welcoming and thoughful- nothing was too much trouble and they anticipated and met our every need. The house is spacious and well-equipped and pool and garden delighful. The setting is fabulous - peaceful and relaxing with georgous views over fields and woodland and the foothills of the Pyrenees Audoise. Just outside Chalabre, the location is great for exploring the upper Aude and Arriege area and there is good walking and some fine eating in the area. I'd recommend an early visit to the tourist office (Office Intercommunale) to pick up individual walks leaflets. Alan and Barbara have an excellent library of novels, history and French language, history and culture books, so save weight in your luggage. Our weather was varied- unseasonably cool and damp on some days, very warm and sunny on others, but there are places to visit and things to do whatever the weather. We'd thoroughly recommend it and may well return ourselves.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2024
Andrew and his family were delightful guests. Unfortunately they were with us for only one week and we would love to welcome them back to explore the area further.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a gorgeous, well equipped property in a lovely part of France.The pool and gardens were particularly great, but the thing that made our holiday were the hosts, Alan and Barbara. Their welcome and advice about the area( if we asked for it) meant that we got the very best experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2026
It was a delight to host Morwenna and Mike. Although they were with us for only one week, they made the most of the many attractions in the area, and Mike enjoyed his bike ride on the quiet roads. We would love to see them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Schitterend

We hebben 2 weken lang een schitterende vakantie gehad : mooi, volledig ingericht en rustig gelegen vakantiehuis. Alan en Barbara zijn fantastische en heel behulpzame eigenaars. Prachtig en groot zwembad in de mooie tuin. Heel wat bezienswaardigheden in de buurt (Carcassonne, Narbonne, kastelen van de Katharen, grotten,...) maar je hebt wel een wagen nodig. Zeker een aanrader!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Prima accommodatie met erg aardige eigenaren

De communicatie met de eigenaren vooraf was al prima. Dat gaf meteen vertrouwen en zorgde er voor dat we al voorpret hadden. Bij aankomst werden we warm ontvangen. Alan en Barbara hadden wat eten in huis gehaald zodat we niet direct naar de supermarkt hoefden te gaan. We kregen uitleg over van alles en nog wat. Het huis is erg ruim, met drie grote slaapkamers, twee badkamers en een groot balkon waar je 's avonds heerlijk kan zitten met een mooi uitzicht. Handdoeken, badlakens en zelfs zwembadlakens liggen voor je klaar. Het grote zwembad met ligstoelen hadden we helemaal voor onszelf. Het huis ligt net buiten het dorpje, dus als je naar het dorp wil, moet je wel ongeveer 15/20 minuten wandelen over de grote weg. Gelukkig is die niet zo druk, dus dat was prima te doen. In het dorpje heb je een goede bakker, slager en supermarkt. Ook heb je diverse terrasjes waar je 's ochtends vroeg al terecht kan. In de directe omgeving is er niet zo heel veel te beleven, dus je bent wel afhankelijk van de auto. Dan heb je heel veel mogelijkheden: Mirepoix, Carcassonne, Toulouse etc en ook de middellandse zeekust is berijdbaar. Alan en Barbara wonen op de begane grond, maar dat merk je helemaal niet. Ze bieden veel privacy, maar als je ze nodig hebt staan ze direct voor je klaar. Wij hebben een heerlijk verblijf gehad (dat wij helaas door problemen thuis eerder moesten beëindigen) met dank aan de eigenaren.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thank you for your kind and positive words Suzanne, and for the useful guidance points for other potential guests. We were delighted to host you and it was a pity that you had to cut your visit short. We hope to see you again! Bedankt voor je vriendelijke en positieve woorden Suzanne, en voor de nuttige tips voor andere potentiële gasten. We vonden het erg leuk om je te ontvangen en het was jammer dat je je bezoek moest afbreken. We hopen je nog eens terug te zien!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Une maison très agréable et bien située

Très bon accueil par Barbara et Alan. Idéal pour une famille, beaucoup d'activités à proximité (VTT sur la voie verte, Accrobranches au château de Chalabre et à Crapahut, lac de Montbel ou de Puivert, chateaux cathares, marchés et concerts à Mirepoix...) et une grande piscine. Commerces dans le village de Chalabre (petit carrefour, boulangerie, pharmacie...)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

très bon accueil

Agréable, dans un bel environnement
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house with stunning views

We have had a fantastic holiday! A good balance of being able to just relax by the fantastic pool admiring the scenery plus beautiful places to visit close by. The house was clean and tidy and offers everything we needed for our holiday and we would love to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
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