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

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

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Dining
Property grounds
The terrace from outside
The barbecue
Bench for lazy afternoons reading on the terrace while eating cherries.

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

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4136 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

Caunes-Minervois, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationCaunes Minervois Abbey4 min walk
  • Popular LocationCarrière du Roi4 min drive
  • Popular LocationOccitania Truffle House6 min drive
  • AirportCastres (DCM-Mazamet)78 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

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

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.

Property manager

Ingrid Hudson

Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

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

Children

Adults only
Children from 6 years old.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Only by request

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only on the terrace. Definitely not inside.
Ask before bringing pets.
Instant booking will not be allowed without the owner seeing previous reviews of the prospective tenant.

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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 ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Caunes Minervois Abbey - 4 min walk
  • Carrière du Roi - 4 min drive
  • Occitania Truffle House - 6 min drive
  • Cabrespine Cave - 12 min drive
  • St. Julian's and St. Basil's Church - 17 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • La Cantine du Curé - 4 min walk
  • La Grande Fontaine - 5 min walk
  • Les Meulieres - 13 min drive
  • L'Argent Double - 7 min walk
  • SCEA Laville Bertrou - 13 min drive

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.

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 0.2 mi (0.3 km) 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

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig I.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristel mcgivern M.

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

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Village House
Well equipped and comfortable. Very helpful and hospitable hosts. Parking can be difficult and access to house is awkward. Caunes Minervois is a lovely village, well situated for exploring a very beautiful and interesting area.

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

La Sucre - Superb
In my opinion, having stayed in several properties in Caunes Minervois, La Sucre is absolutely the best. Everything you need and more for a really comfortable stay is here. The furniture and decor are fabulous and add to the charm of a beautiful French village like Caunes Minervois. Ingrid has been managing properties for many years and her attention to detail is impeccable. My only hesitation in recommending this property too highly is because I want it to be available when I next return. Anything else would be a disappointment.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

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.

Languages:

English, French
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