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A paradise for nature lovers, 20 minutes from Carcassonne

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Pool
Interior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Aerial view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Greffeil, Occitanie
  • Abbey of Saint-Hilaire
    14 min drive
  • Auberge du Puits Fleuri
    3 min walk
  • Verzeille Station
    20 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    38 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A paradise for nature lovers, 20 minutes from Carcassonne

Located in the Lauquet valley on the edge of the village of Greffeil (two listed sites, the 18th century bridge and the 14th century roman church), a bioclimatic house, passive, comfortable, not overlooked, at garden level with swimming pool, with a nice view over the valley where the river offers beautiful swimming spots, adapted for couples (or with small child) nature lovers, people looking for calm or eager to discover good wines. A place to recharge your batteries, discover massages and taste local and organic products. Fans of cultural discoveries will enjoy visiting various tourist sites, for example the City of Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi, both designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Cathar Castles, Rennes - the castle made famous by the Da Vinci Code, Limoux Berceaux de la Blanquette Saint-Hilaire Abbey and its various medieval villages...The site offers, for people interested in hiking, climbing, horse riding, cycling (mountain biking), white water sports (like canyoning, rafting, canoeing, kayaking and swimming in white water), gliding and skiing, various activities on site or a bit further (by car, the Pic de Buggarach (1h), Puivert (1h), the Pyrenees (2h), the Montagne Noire (Black Mountain, 1h) and the sea (1h)...Your host, who likes theatre, will help you find the best programme...Or, at the end of the day, you can relax on the terrace while drinking a good wine, enjoy the last rays of sunshine and breathe...
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Abbey of Saint-Hilaire. The cottage includes amenities such as a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • 7 mi (11.2 km) from Abbey of Saint-Hilaire and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Carcassonne Golf
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Greffeil cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Wagner Laurence

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 915 sq ft (85 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

A Paradise for Nature Lovers 20 Minutes From Carcassonne

A paradise for nature lovers, 20 minutes from Carcassonne Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barclay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Greffeil Paradise
Immaculate and beautiful gite in small village in the Carcassonne countryside. Very friendly proprietors with everything as expected.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare C.

Liked: Cleanliness
French ‘fix’ satisfied
We had a wonderful week. We were made so welcome by the friendly owner and her family. The property is well equipped, comfortable and provided us with the peaceful environment we were in need of. The pool was very welcome, considering the glorious weather we enjoyed, although we were so busy discovering the surrounding area we didn’t make as much use of it as we would have liked.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Martin T.

Peaceful, quiet location, great for a really relaxing holiday
Before we arrived at the property we expected peace and tranquility and this was exactly what we got. A lovely getaway complimented by everything we needed inside to be totally self catered.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Freddie B.

Nice little studio
Lovely studio to stay in for the week. Lovely views from the windows and lovely welcome from the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Katie H., Fishers, Indiana

Comfortable, well-equipped in a beautiful rural setting
I spent six days here with my husband and one year old daughter. The owners were so kind and helpful! They had a baby bed for us to use, and it was great having a washing machine and well stocked kitchen. The place is very clean and comfortable, and the surrounding area is lovely. We enjoyed several hikes, beautiful scenery, small villages, wine tasting, and day trips to Lagrasse, Foix, and Carcassonne. We were a little unprepared for how far away we would be from the nearest grocery stores and restaurants. We arrived on a Saturday evening after driving from Spain and the grocery stores were all closed. It was a 30-40 minute drive often on winding roads to get to Carcassonne or Limous, and it was challenging to find places that weren't closed. Perhaps this was because we were there before the peak summer season. We ended up cooking most of our meals in the cottage, enjoying the delicious bread from the local baker. Once we got settled in, this ended up working out great for us. We were a little caught off guard the day before we left when we were told that we could clean the place ourselves or pay a cleaning fee. I would have preferred to have had the cleaning fee already included in the rental price. All in all, we loved our time here. If you are seeking a beautiful place that is off the beaten path and non-touristy, we highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

Robert H.

Not happy with pool due to insects and flies were just horrible not giving you any rest
The picture is not what you see, the room is below the grandmothers accomodation and so you do not have the place to yourself plus the picture above needs to change to reflect the real picture as you are not staying in that building so you are sharing with others so not so peaceful or idillic

10/10 Excellent

Ted K.

lovely stay in the country
What a beautiful gite and village we found, and helpful hosts. The 2 rooms are very modern and functional. We hiked a small ways on the nearby hiking trail which was very lovely. It is a bit of a winding trip from the main roads to this village. Would not recommend doing it at night or without GPS.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calm place with good comfort.
When you want to have a perfect hiking area greffeil is the best place for you.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness
parfait
le logement est très agréable et fonctionnel , nous avons passé un excellent séjour , le village est charmant , nous avons apprécié le petit marché du mardi , la propiétaire est toujours disponible et très sympathique ; nous recommandons sans hésiter ce magnifique havre de paix .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christophe P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un cadre naturel et authentique
Propriétaire tres sympa, cadre et environnement très calme Si vous voulez vous reposer allez y
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothée E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour très agréable
Séjour idéal pour recharger les "batteries" Cadre reposant et bucolique. Petit bémol côté location: manque d'isolation phonique par rapport au logement du dessus. Et pour les frileux, manque de couvertures d'appoint ( les nuits sont encore fraîches au mois de mai)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amoureux de la nature
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette très jolie maison avec un magnifique paysage au milieu d'un tout petit village adorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantal D.

Liked: Cleanliness
FORMIDABLE
Tout était parfait, l'accueil, la propreté, l'espace, la nature ... l'aménagement complet du site, le calme ..... la propriétaire super sympa, bref c'était fabuleux et je recommande ...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrijn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mooi en rustig genieten
Erg rustig en mooi gelegen huisje. Met vriendelijke verhuurders. We hebben er erg van genoten.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Village pittoresque
Très agréable séjour. Le logement était très spacieux, bien aménagé, décoration très soignée. Piscine formidable ! Hôtes charmants. Et des chats pour nous tenir compagnie. Nous avons adoré notre séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique logement
Logement confortable, spacieux, au calme, très bien conçu. Environnement en pleine nature. Joli village. Accueil très sympathique. Nous y reviendrons volontiers.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

FRANCIS S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Havre de paix à la campagne
Nous avons été charmé, enchantés, comblés par ce gite d'un confort topissime ! tout était parfait et une vue magnifique en plus pour profiter de la terrasse agréablement ! Quel calme et dépaysement total ! Nous recommandons les yeux fermés ! Merci à Laurence
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Aline A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Juni 2022
Enorm genoten van de rust , de stilte en de natuur tijdens onze vakantie. De woning biedt enorm veel privacy. Wakker worden doe je met de vogeltjes. Heerlijk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pascal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour très agréable, tant au niveau de la location que des alentours.
Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable. La location était top et les alentours super.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

phlippe r.

Liked: Cleanliness
au top
gite avec un paysage magnifique et très reposant adapter au personnes a mobilité réduite très bon accueille des propriétaires
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

virginie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Petit coin de tranquillité
Famille du Propriétaire disponible et sympatique. Emplacement au calme et en pleine nature. Bons produits locaux alentour. Parfait pour des vacances reposantes. Je recommande
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accueil et super gîte
Un gîte très agréable, dans un village magnifique.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karlyan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un dépaysement au top
Nous avons passé un superbe séjour dans le gîte de Laurence. Tout y est très propre, confortable et tout le nécessaire est à disposition. Le village est idéalement situé pour sillonner la région et y découvrir ses merveilles. Laurence est une hôte très agréable, extrêmement bienveillante et généreuse. Nous avons été chaleureusement accueillies par sa famille, c'est avec grand plaisir que nous reviendrons à Greffeil !

10/10 Excellent

xavier c.

Liked: Cleanliness
super week end
propriétaire très accueillant , maison identique aux photos très propre ,dépaysement total dans une belle nature nous avons apprécier la piscine a refaire avec grand plaisir merveilleux week end
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait! Calme et nature
Excellent séjour, dans un très beau décor naturel, très serein.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020