Riverside 4 bedroom house full of character and charm
Imagine yourself sitting on a sunny terrace, perched over the river Aude, under the dappled shade of a bountiful cherry tree. Then retire into a light and airy house, full of French charm, character features and hand painted murals. Open the beautiful panelled shutters and perhaps drift off to sleep to the sounds of the river flowing past. La Maison Cerisier is situated in a quiet street, just off the main square, with plenty of interesting bars and restaurants just around the corner.
Property manager
Sara and Joe MIlls
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
About the area
Quillan
Quillan is home to this holiday home. Puivert Castle and Abbey of Alet-les-Bains are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth and Lac de Montbel.
Quillan, Occitanie
What's nearby
The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Esperaza Hat Museum - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
Puivert Castle - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
Rennes-le-Château Church - 16 min drive - 14.5 km
Getting around
Quillan Station - 5 min walk
Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Le marin d'eau douce - 10 min drive
PIZZERIA les Platanes - 4 min walk
Le Central - 12 min drive
Café du Fleuve - 1 min walk
Pétanque et poulet bicyclette - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside 4 bedroom house full of character and charm pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Riverside 4 bedroom house full of character and charm?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Riverside 4 bedroom house full of character and charm?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Riverside 4 bedroom house full of character and charm located?
Situated in Quillan, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Esperaza Hat Museum, Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth. Rennes-le-Château Church and Puivert Castle are also within 12 miles (20 km). Quillan Station is only a 5-minute walk.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We were extremely happy with our accommodation in this light and airy town house in Quillan. As is often the case, the house is even more charming than the pictures suggest.
We arrived and were delighted with the house, it was better than we could have anticipated. The main advantage of the property is the spacious deck/ terrace which fronts on to the river Aude. We spent most of our time out there, eating under the umbrella, reading, or playing guitar and singing songs.
We also swam in the river beneath the deck. There are some steps down directly to the water, however the best place to get in is going left over the rocks and entering the river from the rocks in front of the next door neighbours house. The current is pretty strong so only confident swimmers should attempt this ! But there are also some deep areas where the water is still. The river was a perfect temperature, cold and refreshing, deeply invigorating.
To me, the essence of this property is the roar of the river which reverberates through all of the rooms at the back of house. I naturally gravitated towards the bedrooms which gave onto the water and chose a bed nearest to the window. It was so magical to wake up to this noise, like the clatter of a heavy rainstorm. It made one feel very close to nature.
A few things to note. The French are very strict on their opening and closing times. All the supermarkets seem to shut Between 12pm and 2pm and in the evening at 7pm. Restaurants won’t seat you beyond 8.30pm in Quillan. We found ourselves caught out the first evening when we confidently strolled out at 9.20pm expecting to walk into a restaurant and be fed. We were turned down by about five establishments, and had to get a local to persuade a Chinese diner to let us takeaway food.
There were no shops open either.
Quillan is a very small and quiet town, set within a natural amphitheatre of breathtakingly vertiginous and verdant mountains. It is peaceful and picturesque, however if you are after an exciting, raucous nightlife this may not be for you.
We created our own entertainment within the house, having dinner, drinks and playing the guitar at night (there is a guest one) on the terrace. One evening there was a live concert in the square. We thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and joined in with the dancing in the square. It seemed many of the locals from miles around had flocked there.
We enjoyed more river swims and ‘ hot springs ‘ at ‘ Renne le bains’