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Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne

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A heated pool
Sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne

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

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Non smoking in the house

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Map
Rivel, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Quercorb Museum - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Puivert Lake - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Puivert Castle - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Château Chalabre - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Lac de Montbel - 20 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Le-Tresor - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Camping la Régate - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Hôtel de France - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Moulin de l'Eveque - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie du Quercorb - ‬5 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?

Check-out 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. Lac de Montbel and Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

A wonderful week in this lovely house
we spent a wonderful week in this very lovely house, enjoyed a lot the pool, the silence and nature around
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

an absolute gem of a find
We are 3 couples who always journey to France each year. This year's choice was this lovely house and pool in beautiful peaceful surroundings. The pool and summer kitchen was ideal in the hot weather and we ate outside until late at night under the stars. From here within easy reach we visited Carcasonne and the Monday market at Mirepoix and on Wednesday evening visited the local food festival. Kim and Duncan were really helpful and we all fell in love with Ella the Collie. Thank you for a wonderful week.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Great place to stay near Puivert
Great place to stay. Kim and Duncan are friendly and welcoming hosts. Always responsive to anything we needed. The house is mostly on one level with plenty of space. Comfortable beds and furniture. The houses was peaceful and surrounded by nature. It was also an ideal location for the Cathar castles we were visiting. The pool was warm and very nice to use. It is well looked after. Thanks again
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kinga K.

Ein wirklich wunderschönes Haus in einer absolut ruhigen Lage
Wir haben uns sehr gut erholt.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien R.

Parfait cadre
Très jolie et calme
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina b.

Schöner Aufenthalt auf dem Land
Kim ist eine sehr freundliche Gastgeberin, die das Haus sehr liebevoll eingerichtet hat. Der Pool ist sehr schön. Das Haus liegt mitten im Grünen und es ist sehr ruhig. Was einem klar sein muss: Das Haus liegt vollkommen auf dem Land und in unmittelbarer Umgebung gibt es gar nichts. Der nächste Supermarkt ist mit dem Auto eine Viertelstunde entfernt.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aurélie J.

Calme et détente !
Logement propre dans un écrin de verdure ! Maison très fonctionnelle, très bien équipée, piscine propre et des plus agréables. Hôtes très accueillants et sympathiques !!! Nous recommandons pour des vacanciers qui cherchent du calme et de la sérénité!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

HERVE E.

Maison très calme
Accueil des plus chaleureux, maison Propre et spacieuse pour 4, grande piscine agréable et entretenue. Région a visiter
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudy J.

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

8/10 Good

Arnaud B.

Au calme
Maison isolée est au calme, un peu sombre
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B., PARIS

Agreable maison, tout confort.
Nous avons passé une très agréable semaine dans cette maison à la décoration soignée. Très bien équipée avec un environnement verdoyant et paisible. Mention spéciale à Kim pour son accueil et sa gentillesse !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sacha H.

Liked: Location
Bien
Ras
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

yohann m.

Pour des vacances au calme et au vert
Kim et Duncan sont des hôtes charmants et discrets. La ferme est très bien rénovée, fonctionnelle, dans ce petit hameau au milieu des bois. Ideal pour un repos absolu au calme (pas de réseau téléphone). Kim et Duncan sont là pour vous. Belle piscine chauffée et agréable. Région touristique evidemment : gorges, chateaux cathares, grottes, cité de carcassonne, randonnées, Pyrénées... même pour un été moins ensoleillé, ce fut une belle découverte.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

julie b.

Détente en pleine nature
Maison très agréable à vivre, décoration soignée et très bien aménagée ;jardin, piscine, tout est là pour passer un agréable séjour. Les propriétaires sont très accueillants et agréables.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

SENTAGNES

Un havre de paix
Belle demeure à la decoration soignée,permettant de se reposer au calme au milieu de la nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Florence G., Aix-en-Provence

Un très bon séjour au calme avec une superbe piscine
Des propriétaires vraiment très sympathiques. Une belle maison décorée avec goût. Un espace extérieur important : jardin sans vis-à-vis avec piscine, coin barbecue, tables extérieures... Idéal pour des vacances tranquilles à la campagne après le confinement !

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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.

8/10 Good

Laurence B., Paris

Une très jolie maison au grand calme
Kim et Duncan sont des hôtes à la fois très discrets et attentionnés. Preuve en est les délicieux pain et gâteau faits maison qui nous attendaient à notre arrivée. Ou encore, l'expédition d’un objet que nous avions oublié. La maison est charmante, très confortable et bien équipée avec notamment du joli linge de maison (y compris les serviettes piscine). Mention spéciale au ravissant jardin et à la belle piscine ! Et quel calme ! La maison se situe en effet dans un hameau au bout d’une toute petite route. Il faut donc prévoir du temps pour les déplacements et découvertes de la région. Et savoir que les téléphones portables ne captent pas et que la wifi est limitée.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

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.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Fantastic place, lovely couple, perfectly positioned
This is a fantastic place to spend your holidays. The buildings, surroundings, heated pool, facilities provided etc., are all top class. Each of the bedrooms is individually, subtly themed, 2 have ensuites, all are amply sized. There’s a fantastic upstairs seating are to relax and read. The farm house living area is beautifully laid out and decorated with many personal touches. There is an extensive library of holiday reads, DVDs and board games. The kitchen is a delight to cook in and the dishwasher makes such a difference - so much so, we ate in most nights... bringing me to the outside BBQ eating area... a wonderful area with a living ivy curtain giving it nice secluded feel. The other outside area - by the heated pool - is a great spot for lunch and drinks are always cold, thanks to the fridge. The pool itself is glorious, perfectly warm! The location couldn’t be better - loads to see and do in all directions within 30 minutes. Go further afield and you’ve Carcassonne (~1 hr), Perpignan (~1.5hrs) {if you like good wines go visit “Domaine Treloare”, you won’t be disappointed}, and of course Barcelona is only 3-4 hours away!! Finally, Kim and Duncan made sure our stay was perfect. Very available to answer any questions, or provide assistance. A delight to get to know them. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Magnifique sejour en campagne dans une tres belle propriete
Nous avons passe une semaine tres relaxante en famille dans cette belle propriete. La maison est decoree avec beaucoup de gout et a tout le necessaire pour se sentir chez soi. Avec ses 4 salles de bain et 4 chambres (plus un grenier amenage), une cuisine toute equipee, un salon avec coin tele, une spacieuse salle a manger ouverte et un grand jardin avec piscine et pataugeoire, elle etait tres confortable pour un grand groupe comme le notre. Les hotes sont tres accueillants et a votre dispositon pour suggerer des chemins de randonnee et activites diverses. Le lac et le village de Puivert, accessibles a pied, permettent de varier les plaisirs meme si notre plus grand bonheur etait de nous relaxer autour de la piscine. Il y a aussi les chateaux Cathares a visiter, ainsi qu'une myriade d'autres excursions possibles. Allez-y les yeux fermes, vous ne le regretterez pas! Nous pensons y retourner l'annee prochaine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joe Barker

Gorgeous property in great location
We were lucky enough to stay at this property for a week. The house is immaculate, the kitchen really well equipped and the pool and gardens are lovely. We barely ventured out but those who did enjoyed the local markets and the excellent cycling all around. Kim, Duncan and Ella the dog are great hosts, very friendly, helpful and good to talk to. Cannot recommend this property highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Louise E.

Lovely house and pool in a tranquil setting
We had two wonderful weeks staying in this country property with a stunning pool. The property feels very homely and is extremely well equipped. The poolside is perfect for relaxing - we loved the hammock, outdoor eating area and plenty of shady spots to escape the heat. Our children adored playing with Ella the friendly sheepdog who was a highlight of the holiday. The location is excellent for exploring and we particularly enjoyed visiting Mirepoix and the beautiful rolling forested hills of the region. Thank you for being lovely hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018