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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Crib
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Shower room 1
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cottage With pool, set in a private 5 hectare domaine, perfect for nature lovers
The Domaine de Badens is a beautiful 5 hectare property, situated on the edge of the village of Cenne Monestiés in the southern French department of Aude. It is nestled in mature oak and pine forests and borders the Lampy river. Wildlife is abundant and the domain is very private, very calm and entirely at the disposition of the renters. The gite is situated 100 metres from the main house on the property, an old mill that was built in 1885; the other buildings onsite are awaiting restoration and yet not inhabited. The gite is newly renovated in a manner that respects local traditions but also assures comfort. The gite includes two principal bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and an additional small study that can serve as a single bedroom or office. This room has beautiful views over the valley of Cenne Monestiés, with distant glimpses of the Pyrenees and the Pic de Bugarach. A fully equipped kitchen. A large open plan dining and sitting area with wood-burning fireplace. A high chair can be provided. The house is generally child friendly but parents of young children are encouraged to vigilant when outside. Dogs are welcome on the condition that they do not harass the wildlife or destroy furniture and fittings. Dogs should be restrained from chasing the owners' cat and the neighbours cats who are also occasional visitors to the property!
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
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- Washing machine
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
We have plenty of outdoor space for smokers
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 and a first aid kit
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
Cenne-Monestias
Located in Cenne-Monestias, this cottage is in a rural area. Château de Saissac and Abbey of Villelongue are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Canal du Midi Museum and Gardens and Écluse d'Herminis. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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What's nearby
- Château de Saissac - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
- St-Papoul Abbey - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
- Abbey of Villelongue - 14 min drive - 9.1 km
- Museum of Book Arts and Crafts - 18 min drive - 14.2 km
- Bram Archaeological Museum - 18 min drive - 14.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- La Taverne - 12 min drive
- La Table Fermiere - 16 min drive
- Casquette et Chapeau - 19 min drive
- Restaurant Lafage - 12 min drive
- Les Deux Acacias - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
26 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
David S.
10 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Remote and Quiet
David S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ella D.
3 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous place set in the most peaceful surroundings
Ella D.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
valerie b.
25 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
valerie b.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Markus D.
24 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruhige Idylle
Markus D.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Daniel S.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderbar einsam gelegenes Haus im Wald mit Pool
Daniel S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lise C.
1 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repos et nature
Lise C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Emmeline B.
31 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top
Emmeline B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
GAELLE L.
14 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Séjour août 2022
GAELLE L.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Jalil S.
23 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour au calme
Jalil S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
chantal l., Apremont, Savoie
1 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon séjour
chantal l.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
clotilde c.
14 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reposant
clotilde c.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Francois B.
4 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très reposant
Francois B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Hilde V.
25 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prachtige locatie, weg van de wereld
Hilde V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Christian P.
24 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour enchanteur
Christian P.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Carsten R.
26 Aug 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a perfect time in a remote, rural woodland spot
Carsten R.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Emilie S.
18 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfait!
Emilie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Colas D.
18 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une formidable semaine de repos et de détente dans un cadre idyllique
Colas D.
10/10 Excellent
Esther M.
3 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Séjour très agréable
Esther M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Joel D.
28 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
très bel endroit
Joel D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Marilene B.
17 Dec 2018
Un endroit à découvrir et à redécouvrir!!
Marilene B.
Stayed 54 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Sally H.
26 Aug 2018
Great house in beautiful, peaceful setting
Sally H.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Michael F.
21 Oct 2017
A beautiful Location , peace and tranquility .
Michael F.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
anne-sibylle l.
12 Sept 2017
Une semaine de quiétude totale...
anne-sibylle l.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Sandrine G.
3 May 2017
lovely!
Sandrine G.
About the host
Hosted by Tim Collins
We are biologists who live and work for the most part in Africa. We formerly worked in Congo (Brazzaville) but also have a foot in Kenya, where Hild (who is Belgian) works on a project to census elephants. Tim (who is British) researches whales and dolphins in two regions - central west Africa and the Northern Indian Ocean. We have a young son who revels in being outside and being very very dirty. We are animal fanatics and our house contains a riot of various beasts. We love peace and quiet, being in nature and sharing long meals with friends and neighbours.
Why they chose this property
Tim's parents have lived in Aude for over 20 years and investing in a house in the region ourselves was not too difficult. We love the area, its people and its many traditions. We are wildlife fanatics and the property is alive with native European animals (deer, boar, badgers, foxes, martens, bats, owls, hares, red squirrels and a slew of amazing birds, occasional peregrines included. The village of Cenne Monesties is unashamedly arty, something we greatly appreciate, and its inhabitants include writers, artists, painters, sculptors, dancers and acrobats. The region is alive with history, including wonderful castles with suitably gruesome and/or romantic pasts (great for kids), cultural events (theatre, music, arts festivals), traditional markets, lots of outdoor activities (walking, cycling, golf, kayaking, climbing etc).
What makes this property unique
We enjoy the peace and quiet - the property can feel a million miles from anywhere yet the village shop is a quick 5 minute drive or cycle down the hill. There are pleasant walks, an abundance of quiet corners, beautiful views and the ever present sound of nature being busy. At night you might hear owls or the occasional deer barking, but not much else. The river is true Swallows and Amazons, and adults and kids alike can revel in exploring its sunlit pools and many fishing spots. The region has many good gites, but we struggle to leave ours and always look forward to going back. Its a special place.
Languages:
English, French, Dutch
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