House in Lavelanet, Occitanie

Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside

Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside

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Exterior
Exterior
Pool
Room
Private kitchen

Overview of Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside

9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Lavelanet, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationMusée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne17 min walk
  • Popular LocationMontsegur Castle15 min drive
  • Popular LocationChâteau de Montségur15 min drive
  • AirportToulouse (TLS-Blagnac)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside

Les Tournesols, or the sunflowers, is a 19th century estate, 2300m2, located in the lush countryside of the beautiful Ariège. It consists of a main house and an attached gite/cottage. At the moment only the gite/cottage is for rent, but the main house will never be occupied during your stay, giving you plenty of privacy to enjoy the beautiful garden and swimming pool.

The gite which is attached to the right side of the house, is self sufficient with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and 2 ensuite bathrooms. There is central heating throughout the cottage. It has a private, sunny terrace attached, with tables chairs and sunloungers. The main garden has a heated swimming pool , which is completely private to you during your entire stay.(open July-Sep weather, conditions permitting). Parking on the property.

Nearest Facilities:
The estate is located close to Lavelanet (15min walking/short drive) which has supermarkets, boulangeries, post office, banks and a fresh food market every Friday. Carcasonne is 65 km away and Toulouse 90km, both of which have an airport.

Nearest sights:
- Lake Montbel: is a short 30 min drive, and provides facilities for kayaking, sailing and fishing.
- Mirepoix and Foix: famous Ariège medieval cities
- Montsegur: historic Cathare site (ruins) 20 minutes
- Monts d'Olmes: 23 km of ski pistes, altitude 1400-1900m, 30 minutes drive
- Andorra, 114 km, 2 hour scenic drive
- Saint Lizier: white water rafting, 70 min drive

Property manager

Cornelis Geboers

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

Lavelanet

Located in Lavelanet, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne and Quercorb Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Montsegur Castle and Château de Montségur. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne - 17 min walk
  • Montsegur Castle - 15 min drive
  • Château de Montségur - 15 min drive
  • Mirepoix Cathedral - 19 min drive
  • Pyrenees Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Foix (XFX-Foix Train Station) - 29 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Le Jardin du Siam - 6 min drive
  • Le Théâtre - 17 min walk
  • La Pizza Royale - 15 min walk
  • Velvet PUB - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lac de Montbel and Montsegur Castle. Château de Montségur and Château de Lagarde are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing week
Really well equipped & clean accommodation in peaceful rural location. Nice garden with pool and very quiet area made for a super relaxing break. Half hour drive to Mirepoix and Foix with their medieval charm, good markets and restaurants. Foix in particular has great places to eat. Would recommend this accommodation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue cottage review
This place is so good that we came back twice! Lovely secluded location, nice pool, spacious living areas and a great spot for visiting the Ariege region. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

John H.

Great for exploring Lavelanet area.
Very enjoyable stay at gite on edge of town. Just a short drive into town centre. Basic but very comfortable accommodation. Everything was clean and serviceable with comfortable beds and plenty of hot water in bathroom and separate shower room. We felt the kitchen was a not well lit and the outside furniture was due an upgrade! Despite these minor criticisms we thought the gite represented good value.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

Lovely cottage and pool in great location
As described, the cottage was well equipped and comfortable with a lovely garden and pool. A great base for exploring this area. We would look to rent it again.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Excellent property in a great location to explore this beautiful area of the Pyrénées.
It’s as good as it looks in the pictures and will definitely consider this property again. The owners are really good communicators which meant there was no problems at all. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Cornelis Geboers

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We are a Dutch couple, and have travelled extensively before persuing our dream of owning a house in southern France. After a 3 year search, viewing over 80 properties in the region, we fell in love with this property. It's main advantages being a lovely French house in an unspoiled and charming countryside. Also with lots of attractions nearby (a lake, caves, skiing, Andora, medieval cities, historic ruins)

What makes this property unique

The estate located close to Lavelanet (15min walking/short drive) which has supermarkets, boulangeries, post office, banks and a fresh food market every Friday.
Les Tournesols is located in the middle of Cathare country, with it's unique history and historic buildings (e.g. Montsegur).

The location at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains provides lots of possibilities for outdoor activities, e.g. (electric) cycling, walking, climbing. Other nearby sights encompass:
- vineyards at Limoux and nearby carcasonne
- Lake Montbel: is a short 30 min drive, and provides facilities for kayaking, sailing and fishing
- Mirepoix and Foix: famous Ariege medieval cities
- Monts d'Olmes: with ski pistes, altitude 1400-1900m, 30 minutes drive
- Andorra, 114 km, 2 hour scenic drive
- Saint Lizier: white water rafting, 70 min drive
- Carcasonne is 65 km away
- Toulouse 90km
- Narbonne and Perpignan beach are a 1.5 hours drive.

Languages:

English, French, German, Dutch
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