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Olive Tree, Superb gîte, Heated Pool near Carcassonne, overlooking Canal du Midi

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A large house with a swimming pool surrounded by trees and a view of distant mountains.
A pool area with a wooden deck, surrounded by lavender bushes and trees, with a view of mountains in the background.
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A gated entrance with a stone wall and a metal gate, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa with cushions, a small side table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Canal du Midi

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Marseillette, Occitanie
  • Place, Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Château Comtal
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Carcassonne Golf
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Marseillette

Located in Marseillette, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. School Museum and Occitania Truffle House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St. Julian's and St. Basil's Church and Old Bridge. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Marseillette, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 25 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Château Comtal - 25 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Le Musée de la Torture de Carcassone - 25 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Pont-Neuf de Carcassonne - 26 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Carcassonne Golf - 26 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Lezignan Aude Station - 22 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Boutique - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Auberge Ô fil de l'Ô - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Les vignerons de Bacchus - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Boutique - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Olive Tree, Superb gîte, Heated Pool near Carcassonne, overlooking Canal du Midi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Olive Tree, Superb gîte, Heated Pool near Carcassonne, overlooking Canal du Midi?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Olive Tree, Superb gîte, Heated Pool near Carcassonne, overlooking Canal du Midi on 8 Jan 2027 start from AU$290, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Olive Tree, Superb gîte, Heated Pool near Carcassonne, overlooking Canal du Midi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Olive Tree, Superb gîte, Heated Pool near Carcassonne, overlooking Canal du Midi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Olive Tree, Superb gîte, Heated Pool near Carcassonne, overlooking Canal du Midi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Olive Tree, Superb gîte, Heated Pool near Carcassonne, overlooking Canal du Midi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Olive Tree, Superb gîte, Heated Pool near Carcassonne, overlooking Canal du Midi located?

This family-friendly Marseillette cottage is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Canal du Midi and Château l'Amiral. Domaine Les Penitents Bleu and Château de Gourgazaud are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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We booked Samantha and James' "Olive Tree" apartment to enjoy the peace of a countryside refuge from which to explore the fascinating region that surrounds Carcassonne. We made a great choice. Highly responsive and personable hosts. Lots of local recommendations. Spotless accommodations. Comfortable beds. A well equipped kitchen and access to a large, very private, resort style pool. This is a large property located alongside the Canal Midi on the edge of the tiny village of Marseillette. A beautiful setting. We had an amazing week. Thanks Sam! Thanks James!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything we needed was there. Nice beds, good, crisp bedding and nice pillows. Hot powerful shower. Very pet friendly place. James and Sam were very approachable if we had any questions. Perfect place to stay for house hunting in the area.Will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a lovely comfortable gite. We arrived in 40 degrees temperatures but the gite was lovely and cool. The air conditioning was a must. A lovely clean swimming pool was great after a day site seeing. Arriving and leaving was made very easy by the lovely hosts. The kitchen was fully equipped. Very clear instructions for recycling. It is very central for Carcassonne and many other locations. We left feeling very refreshed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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10/10 excellent!

Great family break in a lovely property! The location is fantastic with loads of interesting countryside and historic places to visit all within easy reach.The canal side location is peaceful and relaxing in the pool was great in the sunny weather!Many thanks to our hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Place to Stay

Very enjoyable week staying in Olive Tree. Gite, garden and pool were all excellent with friendly and helpful owners. Good location, with Carcassonne a short drive away, vineyards nearby and hills to the north and south. We would definitely like to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2024
It was great to meet to you all. It is pleasing that you had such a lovely time. We live in a very special region which so much for tourists to visit. Regards Adrian and Ann-Marie
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely gite part of a main house, nice courtyard and lovely pool clean tidy and friendly also knowledgeable about the area despite being new owners to the probers
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent property

We really enjoyed our stay. Property was brilliant, especially liked the outside area for our own personal use, and lovely swimming pool. Hosts very welcoming and helpful, they have thought of everything- amazing attention to detail! Excellent location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2022
After a two year wait due to Covid it was lovely to meet you. It is pleasing that the wait did not disappoint and you loved the Gite and the area.
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10/10 Excellent

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Well equipped and clean

The place is clean & very well-equipped. Nice patio space as well. Pool was great. Enjoyed pizza night by the hosts as well. Tons of space outdoors if you’ve got children who need to run off steam. Lots to see in the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Burrows - May

Excellent accommodation - tastefully furnished & well equipped. Our friendly hosts were able to guide us regarding possible activities and cycle routes in the area which was very useful as we were only staying 4 nights.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2024
Thank you for your lovely comments. It was nice to meet you on your tour around France for a month. We are pleased that you enjoyed our lovely region and hopefully you can return to continue the exploring. Regards Adrian and Ann-Marie
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10/10 Excellent

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Gite was exactly as described and spotlessly clean. Lovely area around the property with Canal Du Midi just a few steps from the house. The Olive Tree overlooks garden so is very peaceful and quiet. Swimming pool was superb and the owners took great care keeping it clean and inviting. I would not hesitate in recommending this gite.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely relaxing stay, wish it could have been for longer. Adrian and Ann-Marie are super hosts. The gite was clean and comfortable and well furnished with everything we needed. The outside deck was perfect for meals and relaxing in the afternoons/evenings after visiting local villages. And the pool was warm and a great size - we often had it all to ourselves. Would highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

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Very dog friendly

It’s a really lovely place to stay, excellent hosts and a large garden with a large pool. It was ideal for us as we took our 2 dogs. Being right on the Canal de Midi it was ideally placed for dog walks, cycling etc. The local bar is a10 minute walk away and we used it regularly. There are plenty of restaurants within a short drive. We can highly recommend and will be returning
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
It was a pleasure to have you stay for 2 weeks. Inkie made two good friends with your dogs. The Bar is very popular especially since the new owners at the beginning of the year. Most people enjoy the atmosphere and the food. It would be lovely to welcome you back to our corner of paradise. Adrian and Ann-Marie
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10/10 Excellent

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Good for cycling!

Great location by the Canal du Midi, which has a cycle route alongside. We cycled in both directions, and another day took the bikes by car to cycle further away. Also good access to Carcassonne and supermarkets by car. Comfortable gite, looks just like the photos. Enough kitchen equipment and a three-ring induction hob for eating in. Good-sized fridge and freezer. Despite being quite windy during our stay we still managed to use the table tennis table and the pool. Quiet and relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2024
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are in a great location for people exploring by bike. There is so much to see and the bike is a great way to spend time in the beautiful countryside. It is a shame the large storm was passing through Europe during some of your stay. At least France did not suffer with the terrible rainfall of Austria, Germany and Poland. Regards Adrian and Ann-Marie
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10/10 Excellent

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Great for couples

This is our 2nd stay and our new hosts Sam and James were great. We had our two dogs with us and they were made very welcome. The pool is wonderful especially on a really hot day. James held a pizza ngt for both Gites and they were excellent especially with the carafe of wine that you could order with itThe only negative is that at this time there is no air conditioning but James assures me this will be done next yearThe Canal De Midi is right outside the front of the house and is great for walking, biking and boating. Marseillette is a small town with one bar, so a car is definitely needed to get about Can highly recommend staying with Sam and James
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Olive Tree

Lovely setting in an idyllic village beside the canal. Carcassonne and the beaches near Narbonne, are easily accessible on excellent roads. The village is quite tranquil, with a little shop open part of the day and a busy cafe serving good food throughout. There is a wide choice of supermarkets with the nearest just a few miles away and more than adequate. The house is tastefully furnished and has everything you could possibly require. The grounds are wide, well tended and ideal for relaxing in with plenty of high standard garden furniture. The pool is immaculate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2024
Hi Kenneth and Caroline Your comments are probably some of the best we have ever received. We strive to achieve the best experience for our guests and your comments mean so much and prove that all our efforts are well directed. So glad you had such a great time. Regards Adrian and Ann-Marie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay at Olive Tree and a really great overall experience. The house is ideal for a family of four: very comfortable, cosy and well equipped, with everything you need to cook and feel at home, including all the necessary kitchen utensils. The house was spotless, and despite the very cold weather outside, it was warm and welcoming inside.The garden is absolutely spectacular, a real highlight of the property, and our daughters enjoyed it so much. The ping-pong table was also a fantastic addition and gave us some great family moments. Although we didn’t use the pool as it was winter, it looked very spacious and in excellent condition.Samantha and James are lovely hosts, very kind and easy to communicate with. The surroundings are beautiful, with views over the canal, and the location is excellent, very well connected to Carcassonne.Without a doubt, it was a great choice and a place we would happily return to for a family holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Tranquil spot for new parents and baby

We have a 4 month old daughter and spent a week at olive cottage in late September. The location is ideal if you have a baby as its near the airport but still quiet and peaceful. We really liked being next to the canal as you can go straight out for walks on the towpaths with the buggy and little one loved the watching the ducks being fed and adults enjoyed watching the boats navigate the canal. The cottage is well equipped and Pauline and Ken provided a travel cot for baby along with plenty of advice on the local area. We had a lovely week and would definitely go back again - late autumn was just right temperature wise as well, enough sun for us but not too hot for baby. Mark, Fran and Isabel.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2024
It was great to have Mark, Fran & Isobel stay with us and shows the flexibility of our property for all ages. The Canal du Midi certainly offers plenty of entertainment watching the boats sail by and causing havoc in the lock outside the house. It emphasises that this is a beautiful region to visit all year round and not just in summer. The autumn colours in the vines are spectacular. I know they appreciated the closeness to Carcassonne and not having to travel too far to visit the villages and also enjoying a day at the beach. Hope to see you them back again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely little cottage in a great setting

Olive Tree Cottage lives up to its description. It is clean and well cared-for with everything you need for a short break. The swimming pool was fabulous and we enjoyed swimming even in mid-October. The outdoor table tennis was great fun. Anne Marie and Adrian are good, discreet hosts. The setting on the canal du midi is lovely and there are nice views from the garden. We visited Carcassonne and the coast around Perpignan during our stay. The village has an excellent boulangerie but was quiet when we were there outside peak season. There were three adults on our trip and we had all we needed. The shower is brilliant! The cottage is excellent value for money and just as described in the advert.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
We again had lovely weather in the Autumn which allowed Lucille, Ewan and Mairi to explore the area and enjoy the swimming pool at the end of the day.
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay

We stayed for two weeks at the end of June in Olive Tree. The property was very clean and had all the equipment you need. The outside decking area is a sun trap all day long but if you need shade then the covered area is ideal. The pool and sunbathing area were very clean with plenty of sun loungers. Marseillette is a quiet village with only one bar/restaurant but there is a pizza van, burger van and curry delivery on certain days of the week. The supermarket in Capendu nearby is about a five to ten minute drive away. Other supermarkets are in Trebes which is about fifteen minutes by car. You can drive to Carcassone centre within twenty five minutes and there are even larger supermarkets nearby. Overall, we had a lovely stay and Adrian and Ann-Marie were very good hosts who both suggested places of interest and were available if needed. We would recommend the gite to anyone looking for a quiet place to stay with lovely walks on your doorstep up and down the Canal du Midi.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thank you for your lovely comments. It is important that guests can relax in a peaceful enviroment after exploring the region and all it has to offer the tourist. The swimming is the perfect place to relax those tired limbs after the rigour of exploring the region. Adrian and Ann-Marie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Maison bien propre.Séjour agréable dans un endroit reposant.Avec un joli cadre au bord du Canal du Midi. Hôtes très sympas dommage que la barrière de la langue nous a empêché de plus communiquer ensemble. Nous ne parlons pas l'anglais.Nous recommandons cette adresse.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Literie confortable et propre. La piscine est bien entretenue.James et Samantha sont tres accueillant. Petit plus du jeudi soir la pizza de James... Le gîte au bord de l ecluse est calme et reposant.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nous avons passé de superbes vacances dans le gîte l’olive tree. James et sa famille ont été très accueillants et de bons conseils pour les visites à faire dans les environs. Le gîte est très bien équipé et confortable, notre chien y était accepté, ce qui est un plus. Les extérieurs sont très agréables, notamment le grand jardin, la piscine partagée et la terrasse du gîte équipée d’une table de ping pong très appréciée des enfants. L’emplacement est idéal pour rayonner dans la région. Petit plus : l’accès direct au canal du midi avec une écluse juste devant le domaine, toujours impressionnant à observer avec les enfants et les soirées pizzas (excellentes) proposées une fois par semaine. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir pour un futur séjour.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Très bon adresse, pour notre 3eme séjour toujours aussi parfait, l’installation de la climatisation est vraiment un plus et la piscine vraiment topJe recommande
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Well equipped gite with air con which was very useful.Lovely pool and garden. Rural but well situated for touring around the area
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Gîte très agréable et hôtes charmants. Je recommande vivement !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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