Stylish villa with heated pool in small village in heart of Cathar country.
- Villa
- People: 10
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min. Stay: 7 nights
Spacious open plan house with large covered terrace overlooking pool and stream.
Bedrooms
Owner
Sue Lawrence
- Languages:
- English, French
Facilities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Fireplace
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detectorSmoke detectors ground and first floor.
- Carbon-monoxide detectorLiving area near where woodburner situated.
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Rural
- village
General
- Telephone
- HeatingElectric background heating with large woodburner.
- Linens provided
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Fireplace
- ParkingParking for 2 cars in the drive.
- Towels providedGuest towels provided but not pool towels.
- Wood stove
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Kitchen roll
- Basic soaps
- Toilet roll
- Living RoomLarge L shaped sofa and smaller 2 seater. Plenty of additional chairs around the house if needed.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- FridgeLarge 50:50 fridge/ freezer.
- Hob4 ring gas hob. Electric oven.
- OvenElectric, fan assisted oven.
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
- Coffee grinder
- Pantry items
- Dishes & utensilsFully equipped for 8+ people. Lots of dishes and glasses. Also plastic plates/ cups, and cutlery for small children.
- Kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Room
- Child's highchair
Entertainment
- Stereo
- DVD player
- BooksTV can be used for films etc. using DVD's or memory stick.
Outside
- GardenLarge garden of approximately 2000 m2.
- Deck chairs
- Veranda
- TerraceLarge covered terrace with teak patio furniture- table and chairs for 8. Also 4 fold out canvas chairs for extra children or visitors.
- Outdoor Furniture
- TennisTennis courts available in centre of village. Also outdoor table tennis table and boules pitch next to tennis courts.
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Heated pool
- Private poolPool heating extra. £50 per week if required.
Notes
- Not suitable for very small children unless carefully supervised as small unfenced stream runs along garden. This can be seen on the photo of the hammock. Wood burning stove in lounge, electric heating in other rooms.TV in lounge suitable for DVD's- not connected for television. Heating for pool by arrangement, with extra charge. There is a wooden spiral staircase to 1st floor bedroom and shower room, and 3 steps from kitchen/diner down to lounge area. Teak patio furniture for 8 people. 4 loungers for sunbathing by pool and 2 large hanging parasols . Large separate gazebo if required and 4 fold-out picnic type chairs. Tennis courts 300m in village centre. Lac du Montbel with swimming/watersports/riding 15 minutes drive . Ski-ing at Mont D'Olmes 45 minutes .Other ski stations such as Ax Les Thermes, Guzet, Camurac just over an hour. Nearest restaurant 10 mins walk.Nearest small supermarket 5 minutes by car in Chalabre.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
Cancelled bookings will not receive a refund
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No smoking
Max guests: 10 (sleeps up to 8 adults)
41 Reviews
Rivel September 2019
A spacious house with a great pool. A rural location in the high Aude Valley.
Rural France
Very private, well equipped detached house with a large garden and swimming pool. Set in a quiet village, with a stream running round the garden. The area is lovely, just in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Some wonderful villages nearby (we especially liked Camon and Puivert), and Mirepoix definitely worth visiting. Carcassonne fairly close. Rivel is very near a Montbel lake, and Chalabre 5km away for supplies and a good Boulangerie. Lovely holiday location. We really enjoyed it.
So glad you enjoyed your stay. The area is quiet and peaceful , lovely if you like beautiful scenery and being away from the crowds. The garden and house are very private yet just a few steps from the middle of the village. Good restaurant just 10 minutes walk away
Than you for your kind review! We always have such nice guests!
Hope to see you again.
Peaceful getaway
We loved our stay in the stunning countryside. Accommodation was pristine, with a lovely pool.
A wonderfully peaceful and fun holiday
The house is in excellent condition, beautiful and maintained very well. All amenities we could possibly want were provided, and Sue was an excellent host. I cannot describe well enough the natural beauty of the surrounding region, or the incredible display of stars visible at night. The pool was constantly maintained at 28deg and a joy to swim in. I definitely already want to return!
So glad you enjoyed your stay.
The warm water in the heated pool at the end of the season makes it possible to enjoy the last of the warm weather.
The night sky is remarkable in Rivel when the sky is clear. I have rarely seen the Milky Way and the stars so visible.
You can sit on the terrace with the owls hunting around the garden and just look at the stars. Fantastic.
A long term favourite!!
This was our fourth visit to Rivel which made for a very relaxing holiday. The house is superb, as usual, very well equipped with everything necessary for a great stay. Superb pool and garden in a quiet setting but not far away from the local town cafes, shops or supermarket if you prefer. Excellent contact with the owner and her staff throughout our stay.
The house is set in a beautiful area with stunning views in every direction, steeped in history and just waiting to be explored. Highly recommended.
Location
Other Activities: Ski station, Mont D'Olmes 45 minutes drive.