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Pretty house in Medieval village with castle views

Master bedroom with ' bed crown and canopy'

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Puilaurens, Occitanie

Château de Puilaurens
‪15 min walk‬
Galamus Gorges
‪27 min drive‬
Rennes-le-Château Church
‪35 min drive‬
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Black Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Boutique Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Ground Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

The White Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Pretty house in Medieval village with castle views

'Maison Bleue' is located in the Medieval village of Puilaurens and has superb views of the Cathar castle.It accommodates 8 people over 3 floors with bathrooms at the top and base of the house. A centrally located kitchen and lounge area leads out onto a sunny terrasse, perfect for barbeques. This area overlooks the ancient village and river from the balcony, as well as the castle looking upwards(it is illuminated at night).
In the lower outside space there is a special place to play the popular game of boules, with a demarcated boules piste. The house is light and airy and decorated in a modern but traditoinal style. The dishwasher makes life convenient for nights in, however a short 15 minute walk down the hill takes you to a couple of good restaurants. The village also has a shop and a bar. A great place to relax within easy reach of Quillan and Carcasonne as well as Perpignan and the coast. The beautiful scenery of the valley is a classic wine growing area. There are places in the vicinity to enjoy wild swimming as well as an outdoor pool 10 minutes away at Axat. A little tourist train takes you through the area in open or closed carriages to enjoy different castles and scenery.

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Kitchen

Washing machine

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Care must be taken in the front garden

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

ONLY UNDER REQUETS!!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Primarily a family property, groups of adults please ask first.

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Property Registration Number 14004*04

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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

Puilaurens

Puilaurens is home to this holiday home. Château de Puilaurens and Ermitage de St-Antoine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Station de Ski Mosset - Col de Jau and Formigueres Ski Resort. Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.

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Puilaurens, Occitanie

What's nearby

Château de Puilaurens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Gorges de St-Georges - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
Ermitage de St-Antoine - 27 min drive - 26.9 km
Galamus Gorges - 27 min drive - 26.9 km
Rennes-le-Château Church - 35 min drive - 34.8 km

Getting around

Quillan Station - 24 min drive
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

‪Il Sogno - ‬7 min drive
‪Le Catharôme - ‬17 min walk
‪Le Village de Bugarach - ‬28 min drive
‪ferme de janou - ‬27 min drive
‪Le Cafe d'estifant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pretty house in Medieval village with castle views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pretty house in Medieval village with castle views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pretty house in Medieval village with castle views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pretty house in Medieval village with castle views located?

Situated in Puilaurens, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Château de Puilaurens and within 16 miles (25 km) of Galamus Gorges and Ermitage de St-Antoine. Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind B.

13 Aug, 2025

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

Check in was straight forward. Kitchen facilities were excellent. Wifi access was straightforward. Lovely house, very comfortable and cosy with a decent sized balcony giving a great view of the mountains and the castle. The area was beautiful. Very peaceful and scenic with good access to tourist attractions.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Elisabeth F.

22 Jul, 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Schönes Haus - aber....

Dieses Haus ist schön eingerichtet. Ledersofas, große Betten und edle Tische/Stühle. Aber sonst:Es beginnt mit der Schlüsselbox. Diese ist ebenerdig an einem Pfeiler vorm Haus angebracht.(Bild 1) Bei gutem Wetter schon schwer zu erreichen, bei strömendem Regen und knieend fast unmöglich. Ein freundlicher Nachbar half uns dankenswerterweise. Wenn man hereinkommt, steht man im 1. Schlafzimmer mit Dusche, Toilette und Waschmaschine.Im 1. Stock ist dann Küche, Wohn- und Essbereich sowie Terrasse. Die Küche ist schmuddelig und schlecht sortiert: Der Backofen ist dreckig (Bild 2); aus dem Kühlschrank riecht es seltsam süßlich. Der im Kühlschrank angebrachte Ventilator funktioniert nicht – vermutlich daher der Geruch. Die Oberfläche des Kühlschranks ist fettig-schmutzig (Bild 3).Zur Küchenschublade siehe Bild 4. Der grün-weiße Beutel enthält Wäscheklammern! Das tägliche Geschirr ist sehr übersichtlich (Bild 5).Im 2. Stock sind drei weitere Schafzimmer, eine Toilette und Badewanne mit Dusche. Die Dusche samt Schlauch musste erst 'installiert' werden – sie fand sich in einer Kiste unter dem Waschbecken. Die Toilettenbrillen sind schön, aber relativ klein, vermutlich aus Designgründen.Die Treppen sind sehr schmal (Bild 6) und für größere Koffer ungeeignet.Wir haben die Koffer deshalb im Erdgeschoss gelassen. Beim Handlauf für die Treppe mussten die Schrauben nachgezogen werden (Bild7)Wir vermuten, dass die Eigentümer das Haus länger nicht gesehen haben.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julien L.

30 Jul, 2024

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

Excellent moment passé dans cette maison

Maison bien décorée avec les lits et des fauteuils très confortable. Nous avons passé d'excellente vacances dans cet endroit.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M., Milton Freewater

1 Aug, 2023

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

Beautiful setting

This house is set in a beautiful spot in Puilaurens, just below the Chateau. Lovely house with 4 bedrooms, full kitchen and terrace. The sound of the church bells was lovely, too. Instructions provided were very helpful

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N., Scotland

13 Jul, 2023

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

Picture Perfect Puilaurens

A really well presented home with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. A pleasing mix of modern & traditional set against a stunning mountain backdrop. This is the perfect place for a peaceful getaway.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

31 Oct, 2022

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

nice holiday home at Puilaurens

01.10.-15.10.2022 We (my wife, my three kids [19,14,11] and my parents-in-law) had a very nice stay and truly relaxing holidays. The house is clean (especially both bathrooms were in a perfect condition!), quite nice and well equipped. It's located at the foot of the mountain on which the Puilaurens castle controls the surrounding landscape. Landlady and -lord were very friendly, flexible and accomodating. Contact was very nice and helpful. We can only recommend this location (5*****) and the landlady/-lord (5*****).

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

anne m.

31 Aug, 2022

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

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Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emilie B.

4 Aug, 2022

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

De belles vacances à la découverte des Pyrénnées Cathare

Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans la maison de Deb et Ian, qui se sont montrés très réactifs lorsque nous les avons contactés pour une réservation tardive. Le gite est parfaitement situé, avec de nombreuses activités à faire à moins d'une demi-heure de route (visite de châteaux forts, le train rouge, musée de la préhistoire, activité aquatique) et beaucoup de jolies randonnées accessibles même avec des enfants petits (3 et 6 ans). La rivière passe juste en bas de la rue, les enfants ont été ravis de s'y mouiller les pieds. Le gite est joli et commode, les murs en pierre gardent l'intérieur relativement frais même lors des fortes chaleurs. Merci pour ce beau séjour !

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JORDI C.

27 Jun, 2021

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

Casa muy chula

Muy bien, una zona muy cercana, pero que no conocia....la estancia eb la casa perfecta

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Philippe R.

26 Jun, 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

randonnée entre amis

Odeur d'humidité à l'ouverture du gîte Rupture d'un élément de la rampe d'escalier ( dangereux...) Deux cafetières hors service Un lecteur de DVD et une chaîne Hifi absentes... La présence d'une personne pour nous accueillir aurait été bienvenue

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

4 Sept, 2020

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

Quiet, relaxing stay

A nice property at the top of a steep cul de sac, in a quiet tiny village. A lovely view of mountains from the terrace, and walking (uphill!!) distance to the castle which was really interesting.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Mathias E.

23 Aug, 2020

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

De l’authenticité et de la quiétude

Une belle maison au cœur du village, aménagée avec goût, sous domination du château de Puilaurens. Tout est réuni pour vivre un séjour tranquille où la montagne autour, nous appelle à la rencontrer...

10/10 Excellent

Hans R.

6 Oct, 2019

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

Very quiet stay in Puilaurens

We enjoyed our stay very much. Lots of space, very quiet and in a beautiful environment. To be recommended!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

16 Sept, 2019

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

Gemütliches, nett eingerichtetes Ferienhaus

Das Haus bot uns als fünfköpfiger Familie mehr als ausreichend Platz, es ist gut ausgestattet und wir haben die ruhige Lage sehr geschätzt.

10/10 Excellent

C C.

4 Sept, 2019

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

Great stay

Our family of three had a great time in this house. The location was excellent for us: situated at the end of a quit street in an agreeable little village. We spent a lot of time sitting outside on the patio, admiring the great views on the mountains. We where there during summer and where pleased to find out the area is great for hikes. Communication with Ian and Debra was fast and to the point. We liked this place a lot.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

JEROME R.

17 Aug, 2019

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

Vacances en famille

Belle maison de village. À partager en famille.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn E.

21 Dec, 2018

Great Stay

Charming house, well appointed and with great ambiance. Just where we wanted to be for our bi-annual get-together. Can highly recommend it as a base to visit nearby Cathar castles and the surrounding countryside.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Nadim F.

18 Sept, 2018

Bon séjour

Très jolie maison. Merci pour l'accueil

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda R.

16 Sept, 2018

Encantadora casa en un bonito pueblo Cataro

Nos hemos sentido muy a gusto en esta casa. Muy amplia y tranquila. Para diafrutar de la zona es ideal . Esta a pocos km de muchas ciudades para visitar y si lo que quieres es este tranquilo ideal. Volveremos

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Nicolas B.

31 Dec, 2017

Belle maison, mais glaciale pour une réservation en hiver.

La maison est conforme aux photos, la décoration intérieure est très réussie. Mais l'annonce ne précise pas que le chauffage de la pièce commune au 1er (salon, cuisine, salle à manger) dépend entièrement du poêle à bois (les chambres ont des radiateurs). Il faut prévoir d'apporter ses propres bûches, ce dont le propriétaire nous a prévenus une fois la réservation faite. La montée en température est évidemment un peu longue et la première soirée ainsi que le 1er jour ont été vraiment froids (et les plombs avaient tendance à sauter avec la mise en route du chauffe-eau). Pour la cuisine, pas de grande casserole. Mais le boucher charcutier traiteur d'Axat fait de très bons plats cuisinés. Au total, la location doit surtout être extra en été.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017