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At the foot of the Cathar castles: 17th-century village grocery store
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6 100 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Courtauly, Occitanie
- Place, Château Chalabre15 min drive
- Place, Lac de Montbel25 min drive
- Place, Puivert Castle27 min drive
- Airport, Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
At the foot of the Cathar castles: 17th-century village grocery store
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and a garden are available at this holiday home. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Limited housekeeping is available.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 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
Courtauly
Located in Courtauly, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. House of Limoux Wines and Domaine Gayda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth and Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria'. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.

Courtauly, Occitanie
What's nearby
- Château Chalabre - 15 min drive - 9.3 km
- Château de Lagarde - 20 min drive - 17.0 km
- Lac de Montbel - 25 min drive - 16.7 km
- Puivert Castle - 27 min drive - 21.2 km
- Monastery of St. Mary of Prouilhe - 28 min drive - 23.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hotel De France Chalabre - 14 min drive
- Le Tresor - 12 min drive
- Villalongua - 12 min drive
- Там где Лёша омтавил мне,теперь уже реально. - 15 min drive
- Beret Marie-Luce - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pat B.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison de village
Pat B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Kay L.
2 Oct 2018
Quirky, full of character and well equipped
Kay L.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018
8/10 Good
Rainer M.
21 May 2025
Rainer M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Olivier B.
5 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Randos en pays Cathares
Olivier B.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vincent G.
8 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Au calme
Vincent G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jean-Luc T.
4 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charme et authenticité
Jean-Luc T.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Marcel C.
30 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
voor eeuwig in ons hart
Marcel C.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
xavier P.
13 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dépaysement et calme assuré
xavier P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Adriana B.
25 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petite maison pleine de charme
Adriana B.
10/10 Excellent
Julien M.
27 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjours formidable.
Julien M.
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 Oct 2018
A cottage with character
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Anne-Monique S.
25 Aug 2018
Maison au calme, très jolie et beaucoup de visites à faire dans le coin
Anne-Monique S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Renée / Rémy W.
6 Sept 2017
Maison agréable à vivre et reposante
Renée / Rémy W.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Eric L.
14 Aug 2017
Maison rustique bien rénovée. Disponibilité et conseils du propriétaire très appréciés.
Eric L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Tracey B., Sydney
8 July 2017
Awesome experience
Tracey B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Elisabet P., Barcelona
27 Apr 2017
Agradable sobriedad
Elisabet P.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
diana d.
7 Sept 2016
alles wunderbar
diana d.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Estelle d.
6 Sept 2016
Nous recommandons ce gite charmant !
Estelle d.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
eleonor s.
10 Aug 2016
Douceur de vivre et dépaysement
eleonor s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Sarah L.
26 Aug 2015
Charming house in a beautiful location
Sarah L.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
24 Apr 2015
Really relaxed four days in the sun!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
annie a.
29 Jan 2015
5/5
annie a.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Katia C., Le Poiré-sur-Vie
29 Dec 2014
très bel accueil
Katia C.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Jean-Paul C.
30 Aug 2013
Ah les belles vacances!
Jean-Paul C.
About the host
Hosted by Marc

What makes this property unique
-Prunelle's Cottage is located near to the Cathar Castles and 35 minutes from Carcassonne City.
-You will find peace and authenticity.
-Because it's the holiday for all, it includes the house cleaning on departure, the towels and bed linen for everyone and the beds already made for you on your arrival
-I am originally from this area and passionate about this region and also very passionate about discovering the surrounding countryside, therefore I will hand over the keys before your arrival to allow you to discover the quercorb and its locality.
-ability to lend bicycles to children and adults with baby seat if necessary
-You will find peace and authenticity.
-Because it's the holiday for all, it includes the house cleaning on departure, the towels and bed linen for everyone and the beds already made for you on your arrival
-I am originally from this area and passionate about this region and also very passionate about discovering the surrounding countryside, therefore I will hand over the keys before your arrival to allow you to discover the quercorb and its locality.
-ability to lend bicycles to children and adults with baby seat if necessary
Languages:
English, French
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