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Country farmhouse for family holidays, pool, free wifi, close to Carcassonne

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Pool
Pool
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Aigues-Vives, Occitanie
  • Le Musée de la Torture de Carcassone
    18 min drive
  • Au Vieux Pressoir
    3 min drive
  • Carcassonne Station
    25 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    31 min drive

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About this property

Country farmhouse for family holidays, pool, free wifi, close to Carcassonne

This beautiful farmhouse is set in the private grounds of Chateau Clos des Archers in the centre of a historic medieval village 15 minutes from the City of Carcassonne. The house is surrounded by beautiful sunny gardens and has a wonderful sheltered swimming pool. It is ideal for a family holiday and for a safe, quiet haven. The village is on the edge of the historic Etaing de Marseillette with miles of easy cycling on quiet country lanes to explore. It has a bakery & bar with excellent shops & restaurants close by. It is also the heart of the Minervois wine region & vineyards & close to the Canal du Midi. Only 45 minutes from the sea, the property is also close to the lakes & mountains & perfect for activity and family holidays or a quiet romantic break.


Activities: We can provide the following activities and services on request and subject to production of necessary licenses and/or insurance. Prices on request.

Canoes and Cayaking expeditions
Walking and cycling tours
Catermaran Sailing
4 x 4 Landcruiser Safari
Quad bike safari
Horse riding expeditions
Fishing with local guide in the lakes and rivers of Minervois
Wine tastings, tours, vineyard picnics and wine tuition.

Catering and Chef services: If you want a special dinner preparing we can also arrange this for you.
During your stay at this farm stay, you're just a quick walk from Château l'Amiral. A gym and a water park are available.
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts, a gym, and a sauna
  • Steps from Château l'Amiral and a 3-minute drive from Canal du Midi
This farm stay offers its guests a water park, a sauna, and a fitness center. The family-friendly farm stay also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Aigues-Vives farm stay is smoke free.

Property manager

Alex and Pipa Francis

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Cycling
  • Fitness centre
  • Table football
  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Sauna
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water park access

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smoke-free property
  • Video library

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Chef
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Private pool

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Country Farmhouse Family Holidays Pool Free Wifi Carcassonne
Country Farmhouse Family Holidays Pool Free Wifi Carcassonne

Country farmhouse for family holidays, pool, free wifi, close to Carcassonne Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely relaxing visit.
Had an amazing holiday. House is lovely and comfortable and pool is amazing. Pippa and Alex are wonderful hosts and nothing is too much trouble. Location is excellent for mountains, cities and coast. We will be back!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly Amazing and Authentic
This has to be the nicest place we have ever stayed in. The location of the property is very handy to local shops, amazing restaurants and the best thing about, France the patisserie's. Alex and Pippa are very welcoming and share great knowledge of the local area including recommendations for day trips, where to eat and good wine of course. The House itself is breath taking. A beautiful two bedroom cottage opposite the main house with the most stunning garden and refreshing pool. We spent all hours of the hot afternoons sunbathing and swimming. We would 100% recommend this place to anyone wanting to get away from the busyness of the city and truly immerse yourself into the village lifestyle. Thanks again for a unforgettable stay. J and C
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break at a lovely cottage in a quiet French village
My wife and I, along with our 21-month-old daughter had a magical stay. Pipa and Alex are the perfect hosts and are on hand should you need anything. The village is quiet (what we wanted) but there are larger towns with supermarkets et al a short drive away. Would recommend hiring bikes from Trèbes and cycling to Carcassone. Would very much recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week in Southern France
We stayed here as a family with two children. This property was ideal. The pool was great and there were plenty of activities to keep the children occupied, including collecting eggs from the chickens. The location of the property was in a small rural village which offered peace and quiet. There are plenty of amenities nearby and there is no shortage of places to visit. The owners were very accommodating and were always available to answer any questions and suggest things to do and places to visit. Overall, we were delighted with the property and would highly recommend to other families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gail D., Schenectady, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage in idyllic countryside
Entering the property through the wooden door in the ivy-covered wall is like stepping into The Secret Garden, but less wild and with a swimming pool added. The cottage is beautifully restored with stone walls, wood-beamed ceilings and large windows, and surrounded by lovely flower beds and potted plants. There are plenty of places for a family to spread out: comfy sofas in the living room, patio table with umbrella and loungers by the pool - both of which are shaded by the garden walls until after lunch. After driving down from Paris, where we had worn ourselves out being tourists, we very much enjoyed being able to relax by the pool for a few days before heading out sightseeing. Although the days were very hot (we stayed in late July) the large windows and fans provided in the bedrooms enabled things to cool down at night for comfortable sleeping. The kitchen is adequately equipped with plates, pots, utensils, some essential cooking supplies, like olive oil, salt and pepper, and an easy to use (and fast!) induction cooktop. The washing machine in the kitchen is a great bonus and with a simple 'fast wash' setting we were able to do laundry and hang things to dry overnight most days. Pipa and Alex could not have been more thoughtful hosts. They welcomed us with a bottle of wine, a tour of the cottage, and some dinner supplies since we had arrived in the evening after the local shops were closed. They advised us on where to buy groceries, the best beaches, towns and markets to visit: whatever we asked about they had an answer for and they offered help at every turn. For example, they provided us with a sun shade for a trip to the beach, a large picnic blanket, and sand tools for our children to use, and didn't mind at all that we took their towels to the beach. The village location was ideal for us: quiet and off the beaten path, but also within striking distance of several popular tourist sites. We took day trips East to Nîmes and the Pont du Gard and West to Perpignan and the Pyrenees. Coming home to cool off with a dip in the pool was a perfect way to end the day!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in beautiful rural setting with outstanding hosts
This lovely cottage is in a very small village not far from Carcassonne. So a chance to stay somewhere off the beaten track - away from tourist hot spots - but with great places to visit within easy driving distance. Alex and Pippa were super hosts - made us feel very at home. Some great suggestions of things to do and places to see which really made our holiday. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cally G.

Spacious, family-friendly cottage with lovely hosts in beautiful Minervois wine country
This charming, comfortable cottage is perfect for a family, situated in the walled garden of the large family home, with a private pool (not used by the family when we were in), trampoline, DVDs, games - and chickens to feed! Alex and Pipa struck the perfect balance of being available for advice and chat about the area whilst also giving us space to enjoy our holiday. Access to their kitchen garden and free-range eggs was an added treat, as was the expert advice on wine! The village is within reasonable distance of a variety of fabulous places (caves, mountains, vineyards, historic towns, Canal du Midi), whilst the cottage and pool is a lovely haven when you want to escape the heat - or just relax. Highly recommended holiday home in a beautiful part of France.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Charming cottage with incredible hosts!
We were in France for a friends wedding and decided to turn it into a holiday as well and we were not disappointed. The cottage is very sweet and and remarkably spacious once you're inside. 2 bedrooms upstairs, with some fantastic wooden furniture in them, and an open plan living room kitchen downstairs. There was beautiful coffee in the kitchen when we arrived and some red wine too, which was very welcoming. From the outside the surrounding plants all look fantastic and give the cottage a very secret garden type feel. The swimming pool is too is terrific, and as we were there during a heatwave it's where we spent most of our time. The location is rural, however Carcassone is only a 20 minute drive away and Trèbes is even closer than that. The hosts as well are absolutely fantastic, Alex, Pippa, and their children were all very accommodating and were eager to help however they could, which was very much appreciated. Overall an absolutely superb stay, we would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet retreat with a swimming pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Jayne H.

Lovely cottage in quiet location
We enjoyed a week in this lovely cottage. It is situated in a quiet village close to the church and is ideal as a base for exploring the surrounding areas. The castles are amazing and the changing scenery is unbelievable. Even though the weather was not the best for us we didn't let it stop us. As we had a hire car we were able to travel down towards the Spanish border. We did manage a small dip in the pool on one of the better afternoons. Alex and Pippa are lovely hosts and are able to advise on the best places to visit. Being able to use the vegetables in the garden and the eggs from the chickens is a lovely added extra.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shehani F.

Lovely house in a great location
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this little village. The house is well kitted out with lots of space, a cozy wood burning stove and an atmospheric position next to the church. We did lots of driving in the area to explore the towns and villages and found it to be a great spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carina S.

Lovely property - spacious, clean, well maintained and equipped with everything a family needs
Property is in a quiet village but only 10 mins from town of Trebes (restaurants and supermarkets) and less than 30 mins drive to Carcassone. Great location for exploring the area. Alex, Pipa and family were very welcoming and always available to provide advice - best places to visit, best bike rides, restaurants and vineyards. They arranged for us to have a key for the village tennis court which the children really enjoyed and for down time there was wi-fi access. Property was lovely and swimming pool clean and very welcome in the heat. We had a wonderful holiday and would highly recommend the property.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind C.

A gorgeous place to stay!
Alex and Pipa have created a beautiful, light-filled and very comfortable home to stay in. The house is exceptionally charming inside and out - the pool and gardens are beautifully kept too. The village is quiet and peaceful and the surrounding countryside is stunning. The village of Aigues-Vives is perfectly placed for trips to Carcassone, the Canal due Midi, the Black Mountains, the Pyrenees and the Med. Alex and Pipa were very welcoming hosts and even provided us with two cold beers and their own wine on our arrival - delicious! They could not have been more helpful but were also very discreet when necessary. After the delights and bustle of Barcelona, it was the perfect place to wind down, relax and enjoy the house, the sunshine and the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Emeline G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait !
Nos hôtes sont accueillants, disponibles, bienveillants. Ils ont restauré avec beaucoup de goût leur propriété : tout est fait pour passer un excellent séjour ! Encore merci
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laetitia H.

Un super séjour
Nous avons passé 2 semaines exceptionnelles chez Alex et Pippa. La maison est spacieuse, très jolie et très bien aménagée. Il ne manque rien ! Les propriétaires sont très accueillants. Le jardin est très agréable avec la terrasse, la piscine et le trampoline. Le village est calme et plein de charme. Pratique pour partir en excursion dans les environs. La région ne manque pas de points d'intérêt. Impossible de s'ennuyer !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Merci pour le séjour inoubliable dans votre gite et gros bisous a Pobby.....
Wunderschönes herrschaftliches Objekt mit Salzwasserpool in toller Landschaft gelegen. Sehr freundliche Vermieter. Küchenausstattung und Matrazenrost hätten etwas besser sein können. Empfehlenswert!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un vrai moment de détente
Nous avons reçu un très bon accueil d'Alex, Pipa et leur famille. Le gîte est dans leur propriété, mais les hôtes sont très discrets et n'utilisent pas les équipements (piscine, trampoline géant, baby foot, table de ping pong), de sorte que l'on se sent chez soi. Alex et Pipa sont à notre écoute au moindre pépin (machine à laver qui tombe en panne => ils nous laissent utiliser la leur et font venir un réparateur dans la journée). La région est assez agréable: vignes et montagnes à l'horizon. Nous recommendons vivement!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Sophie N.

Moyen
Bel endroit tres calme et reposant Maison agréable Proprietaires sympathiques Cependant la piscine n'était pas accessible et les propriétaires ne nous avaient pas avertis Grosse deception car le choix de cette location a été fait en grande partie pour la piscine Il a fallut relaver toute la vaisselle car très sale. Manque cruellement de vaisselle, casseroles, poeles en etat Les wc et sdb ne ferment pas à clef L'état de la maison est bon malgré que le menage ne doit pas etre fait souvent (pas d'aspirateur juste une balayette) Il manque des étagères dans la sdb et beaucoup de "petites choses"pour etre confortable, qui pourraient etre présentes vu le prix de la location Sejour sympathique malgré tout L'accès au poulailler pour les oeufs et au potager est un plus sympathique Le descriptif de la maison est erroné Pas de salle de fitness Pas de baby foot Pas de seche cheveux Ne fait pas 200m2 etc...
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

thomas w.

MARVELOUS LOCATION!
We as family of 5 stayed for one, great week in the lovely house, in a tiny, quiet village surrounded by vineyards. It was really a nice place with great atmosphere. Moreover, Pippa and Alex were fantastic hosts. The pool was a welcomed refreshment. Narbonne and the Mediterranean Sea is only 40 minutes away, Perpignan and Toulouse 1 h 15, the great cave of Cabrespine (one of Europes biggest caves) 30 min only, Carcassonne 20 min. Backery near by, supermarkets 20 min. So, there is a lot to see, but also hiking and cycling is possible. 5 stars plus. We will surely come back! Dagmar&Thomas&Family
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017