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A narrow cobblestone street with stone buildings, one with a door and a potted plant.
A rustic outdoor dining area with a stone wall, wooden furniture, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A dining area with a checkered tablecloth, wicker chairs, a fruit bowl, and a poster on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a gas stove, a sink, a refrigerator, and a countertop with fresh vegetables.
A stone-walled room with a sofa, wicker chairs, a small table, and a bench.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home with mountain views features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 4 guests. It includes 4 bicycles and offers a porch, patio, and balcony for outdoor enjoyment. Guests can engage in kayaking, mountain climbing, or rock climbing nearby, while attractions like Caunes Minervois Abbey and Carrière du Roi are also accessible.

Highlights

  • Make yourself at home
    Guests love the comfortable living areas, perfect for unwinding.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Caunes Minervois Abbey
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Caunes-Minervois, Occitanie
  • Place, Caunes Minervois Abbey
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carrière du Roi
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Small third bedroom off the upstairs bedroom.

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.

The living room has comfortable sofas and chairs. The kitchen is extremely well equipped. The crockery and glassware are of a very high standard. From the kitchen, walk through double French doors onto the terrace which has a dining table for eight. There are easy chairs with bright cushions. A fantastic barbecue, too. The bedrooms are of an equal size and entirely private from one another. Each has it's own beautiful bathroom. La Sucre is in a very quiet position and is totally private. It has lovely views over the rooftops towards the abbey.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Children from 6 years old.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only on the terrace. Definitely not inside.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
I will most probably come to La Sucre to say goodbye to you and take the keys from you. If you are planning to go very early, please post the keys through the front door after locking up.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Ask before bringing pets.
Instant booking will not be allowed without the owner seeing previous reviews of the prospective tenant.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 628650vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Caunes-Minervois

Located in Caunes-Minervois, this holiday home is in a rural area. Carrière du Roi and St. Julian's and St. Basil's Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and Cabrespine Cave. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
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Caunes-Minervois, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Caunes Minervois Abbey - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carrière du Roi - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park - 21 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 30 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Le Musée de la Torture de Carcassone - 31 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

  • Carcassonne Station - 25 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Grande Fontaine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Les Meulieres - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Le Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Marbierie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Cantine Du Curé - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.?

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning. on 2 Oct 2026 start from AU$744, 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.

How much is parking at Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Caunes Minervois Abbey and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Carrière du Roi. Occitania Truffle House and Château de Gourgazaud are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about this beautiful house. What a special experience we had. It has everything you need. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We spent eight wonderful days in Ingrid’s stunning house. The accommodation is centrally located yet very quiet in the old part of Caunes-Minervois. We were already very taken with the tasteful décor from the photos, but the impression on arrival exceeded our expectations. We have rented many holiday flats and holiday homes in various countries; La Sucru is one of the very few that deserves a 5-star-plus rating👌 Ingrid is a wonderfully warm and helpful person and looked after us brilliantly both before and during our stay. We’ll definitely be back – thank you so much for a lovely time 🍀😊 Gabriela & Hans, Switzerland
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay at Ingrid's house. The house exceeded expectations. The rooms are actually much bigger than the photos show. Ingrid was a very attentive and helpful host. The house was perfectly located for what we needed which was to visit old friends in the area. Caunes-Minervois is a lovely village.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third stay and it remains the very best Gite ever (in over 20 vacations in France). Everything positive people say is true! Ingrid and Christopher are charming hosts. If you have the opportunity to stay here you are in for a truly memorable experience. Thank you so much!
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Le Sucre is a lovely property, located right in the centre of the old part of Caunes Minervois. It’s beautifully furnished, comfortable and really well equipped. Ingrid is a wonderful host - she even offered to pick-up groceries for us because the local store would have been closed when we arrived. I highly recommend it as a base for exploring the Minervois region and hope to return soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
Thank you, Carole. You were wonderful guests and we look forward to seeing you next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful!

Behind the door of this property on an ancient, unassuming street in Caunes-Minervois, you find the most beautiful holiday home, with the emphasis on 'home' !From the terrace with its outdoor kitchen and comfortable furnishings, to the generously open-plan kitchen and living area to the elegant bedrooms to the fantastic bathroom and walk-in shower room, everything has been created for the comfort and delight of guests. It is a real gem, and we shall definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Another great stay

Highly recommend La Sucre. The house is so comfortable with an amazingly well equipped kitchen and the terrace is just beautiful. This was my third stay and will not be my last. Thank you Ingrid and Christopher.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic house in a wonderful village

We were looking for a house where our 2 kids could have their own bed, in a separate room, that we could walk to restaurants and walk to a bakery / boulangerie in the morning and this wonderful place met all our needs. It is situated in a quiet corner of the town, had 4 restaurants within 5 minute walk and two bakeries for food in the morning. We found it close to lots of things to see and had a beautiful covered patio to relax on.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Duke, Thanks for a lovely review. More than anything I'm delighted you enjoyed yourselves. And thanks for looking after our precious house so well. Do come back we'd love to see you again. Warmest regards, Ingrid.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning home in a beautiful village

We had a lovely relaxing stay in beautiful Caunes Minervois. The hosts, Ingrid and Christopher were so accommodating and thoughtful, even purchased groceries for us before we arrived. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Wish we were back there enjoying the evening sun on the lovely terrace. Five stars
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2022
Dear Kristel, What a lovely review. Thank you very much indeed. We really appreciate it. I’m delighted you had a happy time in La Sucre and would love to see you again. Warm regards, Ingrid.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The perfect holiday

We had a marvelous time at LaSucre. The house was everything we could have hoped for: spacious, inviting and quiet. Ingrid was the perfect hostess; her emails were precise and clear and our questions were always answered quickly. She had many wonderful suggestions and we really had the perfect holiday. My husband and I cannot wait to go back again to this wonderful place!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home

The home was clean and very spacious. We enjoyed the comfort of the home with large bedrooms and baths. The terrace was a great place to enjoy meals. The kitchen was well stocked with basic supplies. Ingrid could not have been nicer or more helpful. The village was easy to navigate and Ingrid's recommendations were on target.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Jean, Thanks for your lovely review. And thanks, too, for being such cheerful and pleasant guests. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you again some day. Ingrid.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful property

This is a wonderful house - clean, quiet, comfortable, spacious, welcoming, well equipped. The owner was very helpful and responsive before and during our stay. Caunes is an interesting town in itself and makes an excellent center for exploring the surrounding areas. We would return to this property (or any of the others owned and renovated by Ingrid) in a heartbeat - and would recommend it to friends without hesitation. We've rented a lot of properties in France, and this one is the best.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Luxury and location

The house had everything we needed, was beautifully presented and very comfortable. The terrace is unique in Caunes for a house in the middle of the village. We spent many hours sitting on it enjoying the sounds of the village and the Abbey bells. It was lovely to step out into the medieval streets. Our hosts were excellent and very welcoming. I hope we will meet again.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A little piece of paradise

If you want a peaceful holiday in a gorgeous apartment this is your place. This is the second time in this village, and staying in one of Ingrid's properties and I can't say enough nice things -- just wonderful. The apartment has everything you need, the shops in the nearby city have the best produce and groceries at a very reasonable price. There are activities to entertain you or it is just a perfect place to hang out and read a book. 5 stars!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved this house.

Ingrid and Christopher are wonderful hosts. Christopher actually met us to lead us to this beautifully renovated medieval property. As other reviews have mentioned, the kitchen is great - absolutely the best we have encountered in our travels! The rest of the house is equally good, comfortable for hanging out - both indoors and out on the expansive terrace. And the beds are very comfortable too.The village is totally charming with excellent restaurants (don’t miss L’Atelier), a great Boulangerie and a nicely stocked grocery store. We can’t recommend this rental highly enough, it deserves more than five stars. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely amazing home!

This beautiful home is even better than the photos. It's situated in a beautiful, quiet town, 20 minutes from everywhere including Carcassone, Minerve, hiking, historic places and lovely food. The house has been lovingly rebuilt and decorated. The kitchen is well appointed with everything you need to cook some beautiful meals. The living areas are very comfortable. The two bedrooms are virtually suites with plenty of closet space and huge bathrooms. Perfect for a long or short stay. Ingrid was an amazing host, always within reach when you needed something. Thank you, Ingrid and Christopher for your generous hosting and your kindness when I was injured. A beautiful month in Caunes Minervois. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2024
Thank you for your generous review. It was a great pleasure for me to host you all. You respected La Sucre and left it wonderfully clean. But what was even better was that you enjoyed the house, the village and the area. You all seemed to be at home and happy and I loved that. I do hope you come back again. Warmest regards, Ingrid.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Sweet week in Le Sucre

This lovely, atmospheric house is carved into the rocks of the town ramparts and the cool stone interiors provided a blissful respite from the heatwave outside. The covered terrace was idyllic in the mornings - you can drink your coffee while watching swallows swoop and whirl over the adjacent rooftops - and the house was extremely well equipped, immaculately furnished and brimming with lovely touches, including plentiful bookshelves. We absolutely loved our stay and found Caunes a great base for touring the area as well as a pretty town in its own right. It’s not possible to drive right to the door of the property but that’s part of the charm of the historical location and we had no problem finding free parking spaces nearby. We’d love to return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2022
Caroline and her family were wonderful guests who cared for and appreciated our house. They were very sensitive to the village and enjoyed it’s ancient walls and charming little streets winding through our historical village. It was a pleasure to host them and I would welcome them back at any time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

WELL APPOINTED GITE WITH GREAT TERRACE

When you read the description of the gite, please believe every word! In actual fact the place is even better than the description and the accompanying photos. It is a very well organized, clean and well appointed gite We never even used the kitchen. It has a plancha as a barbecue and what a revelation it was to use. We had fish, crevettes, calamari, pork and lamb chops, sausages, bread coated with olive oil toasted on the plancha. Even mushrooms, peppers and more prepared on the plancha and it was great. I can go on for quite a bit, but sufficient to say that it was a very good find and we enjoyed our stay even though it was unbearably hot during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you for a lovely review and being such careful guests. I love it when people have a wonderful holiday in our beautiful house. Hope to see you next year. Warmest regards, Ingrid.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect

Absolutely wonderful. I won’t repeat the other glowing reviews — just add my AMEN! to those comments and add: if you love cooking, make sure you take a look at everything offered that I’ve not seen in a rental before: knife sharpener, measuring cups, an immersion blender and good quality pots and pans, including a Le Creuset casserole. The local market includes a Quiche truck with the BEST quiche I’ve had ever. The area of France is marvellous and we so enjoyed our hikes in the countryside. We have rented over the last 25 years 20 or so places in France. This has been the best and we are talking about coming back next year. Thank you so much Ingrid and Christopher.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Photos don't do justice!

I can't recommend this lovely property strongly enough. It's not often that you book and stay at a property that exceeds expectations but la Sucre did just that. The photos do not do it justice. It was by far the nicest we have stayed in; incredibly functional and well-equipped but stunning and full of character. AND located in the most picturesque village ever! We used this home-away-from-home as a base for our week-long exploration throughout the Languedoc/Roussillon area and it was perfect. Ingrid and John were excellent hosts, providing us with a lovely welcoming basket of fruit and bottle of wine, showing (not just telling) us where to shop for supplies and answering any questions we had. One lasting memory of our stay is our morning walk to the village boulangerie through narrow, winding cobblestone streets to purchase fresh croissants for breakfast to be enjoyed on the outside ‘terrace’. We would not hesitate to return and stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2022
Dear Jill, Thank you for your lovely review. We enjoyed having all four of you to stay. Thank you, too, for taking such care of our house and leaving it beautifully tidy. And, of course for the bottle of wine. Christopher and I enjoyed it together and drank a glass to you. Do come again, we'd love to see you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Second time and as great as the first!

Last year was our first visit to Caunes-Minervoir and we stayed at La Sucre mid-May-early June. We liked it so much, we booked it again for this spring. The house is truly marvelous and was everything we remembered. While the weather did not cooperate this year (a lot of wind, rain, and cool temperatures) we couldn't have been in a better location. The house is quiet, well equipped with comfortable beds and equally comfortable living area furniture. Fabulous pizza place in walking distance as is a stellar restaurant L'Atelier. We had meals in frequently, given the weather and the kitchen provided everything we needed to make lovely meals with marvelous French ingredients. The thrice-weekly markets in the centre of town provided fresh herbs and vegetables, and fabulous quiches. Ingrid and Christopher are so welcoming and helpful - marvelous hosts! We have visited France over 20 times in the past 25 years and have never returned before to a holiday home. We are already thinking of booking La Sucre for a third time!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Christmas In Caunes Minervois Hideaway

This was our first Christmas holiday away from home and we found La Sucre to be a very charming retreat. The cottage has been imaginatively renovated over 3 floors and is fully equipped with just about everything you could possibly need. It is worth mentioning that this is one of the few places in which it was not necessary to run the entire kitchen contents through the dishwasher on arrival. Everything is very clean, spotless in fact which is not the case with many holiday rentals. There were plenty of large fluffy towels in both bathrooms along with extra bedding and light throws to keep off the odd chill. We really appreciated the satellite TV with dozens of UK and US channels compared with many places which only have the news. There is also a very useful selection of condiments and essentials to get you started. Our host Christopher gave us a warm welcome and was close at hand for any problems of which there were few. There was also great communication with Ingrid during the booking process, very patient and informative. The wood burner gives off a lot of heat and really kept us warm, the wood can be picked up cheaply from the Bricolage or most supermarkets. Caunes is a friendly little village with a varied selection of eateries to suit most tastes and budgets. Over Christmas not everywhere is open but you will not suffer with the available selection. There are so many other villages and towns to explore within a 40 mins radius including Carcassonne, that if you want you can be busy with daily trips. It is a quiet village although a couple of the locals are occasionally fond of riding their trail bikes in the evening. Our only complaint is that the hot water often ran out on us by the early evening due to our habit of taking long showers and the electric heaters in the bedrooms were insufficient to really warm the rooms on the economical setting. The water is heated overnight due to the cost of electricity in France so I understand that these are common problems in the region, especially during the winter. We would very much like to return to La Sucre at any time of year. The owners have done a wonderful job with the property and it is very good value for money.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Dear Diana, I'm delighted you had a wonderful holiday in La Sucre. However, I'm saddened that it was made less than comfortable because there was insufficient heating in the bedrooms. If you had contacted Christopher he would have been only too pleased to show you how to adjust the very efficient heaters to make the bedrooms as warm as you would like. Equally with the hot water. There is an extremely large hot water reservoir, quite sufficient for 4 people. And if guests would like to take extra long showers the energy saving setting can be over-rode. A word to Christopher would have taken care of these discomforts. Warm regards for a very happy 2017.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect holiday for us. The property is thoughtfully planned with every comfort in mind and incredibly clean, a real home. The patio is the perfect place to relax and stay cool in the summer heat. Ingrid is a kind and thoughtful host who went above and beyond for us. And the village itself is the perfect mix, it’s slow and sleepy but there’s a lovely selection of restaurants. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Un séjour très agréable dans un gite remarquable

Tout est parfait dans ce gîte de Caunes : accueil chaleureux de notre hôtesse Ingrid, un logement remarquable rénové avec goût, spacieux, très propre et très bien équipé à tous les niveaux! Le village est très typique, et dispose de toutes les facilités. Nous recommandons vivement!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2024
Merci mille fois, Brigitte. Ingrid.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful house

We had an amazing stay with the family! The house is beautiful as are the surroundings villages. Well worth your while to stay there.

About the host

Hosted by Ingrid Hudson

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I was a documentary photographer in South Africa for many years before coming to our beautiful French village about twenty years ago. Since then I have renovated many houses both for myself and others. Part of the fun has been buying treasures from local markets and brocantes with which to furnish the houses. It was a great way to get to understand the area, learn French and make friends with the people of our village.
Since I began renting my houses, of the many, many people who have come to stay with us, 12 couples ( now 15!) have themselves fallen in love with the area and bought houses in and around the village. Be warned!

Why they chose this property

It has been really satisfying renovating houses in Caunes especially as many had been abandoned. La Sucre had actually fallen down; a lost tooth in a row of lovely stone facades. To renovate it and make it a working part of the village once again has been a great privilege.

What makes this property unique

My son commissioned me to renovate La Sucre for him. We worked together on the design and finishes of the house. My daughter-in-law, a great maker of interesting houses, helped us furnish it. We found old mirrors, pretty crockery and glassware, fabrics and photographs. It has been wonderful building something as beautiful as La Sucre from a tumbled down ruin and, especially, doing it together. It is a house in which we plan to have many happy holidays getting to know the French countryside, the wines and the people. How lucky we are.

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