Beautiful French house renovated to a high standard in a village by Lac Montbel

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Explore the area

Léran, Ariège

Lac de Montbel4 min drive
Château Chalabre15 min drive
Montsegur Castle22 min drive
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Sunflower bedroom

1 King Bed

The bird bedroom

1 King Bed

The green bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom serving the green room and sunflower room

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite bathroom for the bird room

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

About this property

This beautiful old house is in the pretty village of Léran, only a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk from the stunning Lac Montbel with a beach, water sports, childrens' activities and wooded walks. Recently renovated, the accommodation provides a high standard of living with spacious bedrooms with two super kingsize and one kingsize beds, luxurious bed linens, a large modern well-equipped kitchen with two ovens and induction hob, cosy lounge, utility room with washing machine and separate dining room. There is a downstairs toilet and 2 bathrooms on the first floor. Both bathrooms have large walk-in showers and one has a luxurious cast iron freestanding enamel bath. The lounge has a tv with access to all channels (English, I player, ITV hub etc. and French TV) and free WIFI. The large garden has two seated areas in the shade, two sundecks and an above ground pool to cool off in the hot summer sun.

The village lies at the foot of the Cathar mountains and so offers many beautiful walks and trails. The cycling pathway of the voie verte runs close by and cycle hire is available in the village, 2 minutes from the house. The village has a community shop where you can get your fresh baguettes and croissants for breakfast and fruit and veg, fish, meat and a pizza van come on specific days each week. There are two bar/restaurants in the village and a pizzeria overlooking the lake. Every Friday during July and August the village holds a Marche Gourmande, which is a food festival down the main street of Léran. Local street food vendors have delicious food on offer (Moules frites, steak cooked in front of you, Chinese etc.), local wine and beer and live music later on. Take your own plates and cutlery and have a fab evening! There is a similar festival every Saturday in Laguarde in the setting of the old chateau with a hog roast and spectacular views; a 10 minute drive.

The stunning medieval town of Mirepoix is a 10 minute drive away and holds a famous outdoor market every Monday as well as having a good range of shops and restaurants. You are only 40 minutes from Carcassonne and about an hour from Toulouse.

Property manager

Helen Prytherch

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

No pets allowed upstairs or unattended in house

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Dogs are not allowed upstairs and should not be left unattended in the house or garden where they may become distressed and cause damage.

Guests should ensure that outside chair cushions are placed in the storage box overnight and during any inclement weather.

In the house there are five small private locked areas that guests should not enter; attic, larder, walk in wardrobe in one room, boiler room, shed

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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

About the area

Leran

Located in Leran, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Château de Lagarde and Château Chalabre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pyrenees Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park and Lac de Montbel. The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth and La Ferme Aux Bisons are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Léran, Ariège

What's nearby

Lac de Montbel - 4 min drive
Château de Lagarde - 12 min drive
Château Chalabre - 15 min drive
Montsegur Castle - 22 min drive
Château de Montségur - 23 min drive

Getting around

Pamiers Station - 35 min drive
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 7 min drive
Hôtel de France - 14 min drive
Le Rendez-vous - 4 min walk
Camping la Régate - 4 min drive
Le Jardin du Siam - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful French house renovated to a high standard in a village by Lac Montbel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful French house renovated to a high standard in a village by Lac Montbel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful French house renovated to a high standard in a village by Lac Montbel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful French house renovated to a high standard in a village by Lac Montbel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful French house renovated to a high standard in a village by Lac Montbel located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Lac de Montbel and within 6 miles (10 km) of Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne and Château de Lagarde. Plage de Montbel and Château Chalabre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Simon D.

30 Aug 2022

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

It was very pleasing to get a proper flavour of French life in a lovely village!

Cant really give any negatives, the house & owners were lovely & we loved the location!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Christophe B.

17 Aug 2022

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

Vacances reposantes

Leran est un village agréable dont les habitants et commerçants sont très sympathiques. La location est proche du centre et très fonctionnelle

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Helen Prytherch

After running a bed, breakfast and bistro in the UK Helen and Richard retired to France. They still return regularly to their small cottage on the Yorkshire coast.

Why they chose this property

This newly renovated house is spacious and finished to a high standard. Beds are super comfy and bed linen is Egyptian cotton. It is in a superb location in a village close to the lake and within easy distance of all amenities.

What makes this property unique

The house is an old traditional French village house but has a modern interior with a fantastic fitted large kitchen and good sized bedrooms with quality bathrooms. There is good outside space with seating areas in both the sun and shade for some lovely holiday dining.