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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4136 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Only on the terrace. Definitely not inside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1464 sq ft (136 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Children from 6 years old.
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Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spacious Light Beautifully Renovated. Home Home Discerning House
Spacious Light Beautifully Renovated. Home Home Discerning

About the neighborhood

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Caunes-Minervois, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Caunes Minervois Abbey - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carrière du Roi - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cabrespine Cave - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Château Comtal - 24 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 26 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Meulieres - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Grande Fontaine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Auberge de la Clamoux - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Cantine du Curé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪L'Argent Double - ‬7 min walk

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.?

Check-out 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 vacation home is steps 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 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carole l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Le Sucre is a lovely property, located right in the centre of the old part of Caunes Minervois. It’s beautifully furnished, comfortable and really well equipped. Ingrid is a wonderful host - she even offered to pick-up groceries for us because the local store would have been closed when we arrived. I highly recommend it as a base for exploring the Minervois region and hope to return soon!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georganne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing home!
This beautiful home is even better than the photos. It's situated in a beautiful, quiet town, 20 minutes from everywhere including Carcassone, Minerve, hiking, historic places and lovely food. The house has been lovingly rebuilt and decorated. The kitchen is well appointed with everything you need to cook some beautiful meals. The living areas are very comfortable. The two bedrooms are virtually suites with plenty of closet space and huge bathrooms. Perfect for a long or short stay. Ingrid was an amazing host, always within reach when you needed something. Thank you, Ingrid and Christopher for your generous hosting and your kindness when I was injured. A beautiful month in Caunes Minervois. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay
Highly recommend La Sucre. The house is so comfortable with an amazingly well equipped kitchen and the terrace is just beautiful. This was my third stay and will not be my last. Thank you Ingrid and Christopher.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect holiday
We had a marvelous time at LaSucre. The house was everything we could have hoped for: spacious, inviting and quiet. Ingrid was the perfect hostess; her emails were precise and clear and our questions were always answered quickly. She had many wonderful suggestions and we really had the perfect holiday. My husband and I cannot wait to go back again to this wonderful place!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

lyn- marie w.

A holiday treat
Spacious, modern accommodation over three floors. The living/ kitchen and outdoor space is simply luxurious. The furnishings reflect the owner's artistic style, it is also very well organised and very comfortable. It's a great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Duke H.

Fantastic house in a wonderful village
We were looking for a house where our 2 kids could have their own bed, in a separate room, that we could walk to restaurants and walk to a bakery / boulangerie in the morning and this wonderful place met all our needs. It is situated in a quiet corner of the town, had 4 restaurants within 5 minute walk and two bakeries for food in the morning. We found it close to lots of things to see and had a beautiful covered patio to relax on.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Longmont, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little piece of paradise
If you want a peaceful holiday in a gorgeous apartment this is your place. This is the second time in this village, and staying in one of Ingrid's properties and I can't say enough nice things -- just wonderful. The apartment has everything you need, the shops in the nearby city have the best produce and groceries at a very reasonable price. There are activities to entertain you or it is just a perfect place to hang out and read a book. 5 stars!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

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

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

Paul K.

Home away from home
The home was clean and very spacious. We enjoyed the comfort of the home with large bedrooms and baths. The terrace was a great place to enjoy meals. The kitchen was well stocked with basic supplies. Ingrid could not have been nicer or more helpful. The village was easy to navigate and Ingrid's recommendations were on target.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen L.

Wonderful property
This is a wonderful house - clean, quiet, comfortable, spacious, welcoming, well equipped. The owner was very helpful and responsive before and during our stay. Caunes is an interesting town in itself and makes an excellent center for exploring the surrounding areas. We would return to this property (or any of the others owned and renovated by Ingrid) in a heartbeat - and would recommend it to friends without hesitation. We've rented a lot of properties in France, and this one is the best.

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., Peterborough, England/Medford, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house.
Ingrid and Christopher are wonderful hosts. Christopher actually met us to lead us to this beautifully renovated medieval property. As other reviews have mentioned, the kitchen is great - absolutely the best we have encountered in our travels! The rest of the house is equally good, comfortable for hanging out - both indoors and out on the expansive terrace. And the beds are very comfortable too.The village is totally charming with excellent restaurants (don’t miss L’Atelier), a great Boulangerie and a nicely stocked grocery store. We can’t recommend this rental highly enough, it deserves more than five stars. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time and as great as the first!
Last year was our first visit to Caunes-Minervoir and we stayed at La Sucre mid-May-early June. We liked it so much, we booked it again for this spring. The house is truly marvelous and was everything we remembered. While the weather did not cooperate this year (a lot of wind, rain, and cool temperatures) we couldn't have been in a better location. The house is quiet, well equipped with comfortable beds and equally comfortable living area furniture. Fabulous pizza place in walking distance as is a stellar restaurant L'Atelier. We had meals in frequently, given the weather and the kitchen provided everything we needed to make lovely meals with marvelous French ingredients. The thrice-weekly markets in the centre of town provided fresh herbs and vegetables, and fabulous quiches. Ingrid and Christopher are so welcoming and helpful - marvelous hosts! We have visited France over 20 times in the past 25 years and have never returned before to a holiday home. We are already thinking of booking La Sucre for a third time!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Abraham H., Sevenoaks, UK

WELL APPOINTED GITE WITH GREAT TERRACE
When you read the description of the gite, please believe every word! In actual fact the place is even better than the description and the accompanying photos. It is a very well organized, clean and well appointed gite We never even used the kitchen. It has a plancha as a barbecue and what a revelation it was to use. We had fish, crevettes, calamari, pork and lamb chops, sausages, bread coated with olive oil toasted on the plancha. Even mushrooms, peppers and more prepared on the plancha and it was great. I can go on for quite a bit, but sufficient to say that it was a very good find and we enjoyed our stay even though it was unbearably hot during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Absolutely wonderful. I won’t repeat the other glowing reviews — just add my AMEN! to those comments and add: if you love cooking, make sure you take a look at everything offered that I’ve not seen in a rental before: knife sharpener, measuring cups, an immersion blender and good quality pots and pans, including a Le Creuset casserole. The local market includes a Quiche truck with the BEST quiche I’ve had ever. The area of France is marvellous and we so enjoyed our hikes in the countryside. We have rented over the last 25 years 20 or so places in France. This has been the best and we are talking about coming back next year. Thank you so much Ingrid and Christopher.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Photos don't do justice!
I can't recommend this lovely property strongly enough. It's not often that you book and stay at a property that exceeds expectations but la Sucre did just that. The photos do not do it justice. It was by far the nicest we have stayed in; incredibly functional and well-equipped but stunning and full of character. AND located in the most picturesque village ever! We used this home-away-from-home as a base for our week-long exploration throughout the Languedoc/Roussillon area and it was perfect. Ingrid and John were excellent hosts, providing us with a lovely welcoming basket of fruit and bottle of wine, showing (not just telling) us where to shop for supplies and answering any questions we had. One lasting memory of our stay is our morning walk to the village boulangerie through narrow, winding cobblestone streets to purchase fresh croissants for breakfast to be enjoyed on the outside ‘terrace’. We would not hesitate to return and stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine S., Dayton, Ohio USE

Sweet La Sucre
Cold day in February and I am remembering our wonderful vacation in Caunes Minervois last September at La Sucre. I feel guilty I have not written a review sooner, for our experience was superb. Maybe I was trying to keep this gem a secret! Ingrid was the perfect hostess, a lovely lady with a professional attention to detail. Her extraordinary style sense permeates throughout this enchanting rental in a quiet corner of France. We loved this village with its rich wines at inexpensive prices. The grape harvest in September gave us an aromatic and colorful glimpse of village life. There was always plenty to do with short day trips to other nearby towns and plenty of delicious food either from local restaurants or cooked in the La Sucre well equipped kitchen. I could go on and on about the village Cafe or the corner grocery store that totally enamored us, but if I say too much next time we want to rent this magical home it will not be available. Perish the thought!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Diana T.

Christmas In Caunes Minervois Hideaway
This was our first Christmas holiday away from home and we found La Sucre to be a very charming retreat. The cottage has been imaginatively renovated over 3 floors and is fully equipped with just about everything you could possibly need. It is worth mentioning that this is one of the few places in which it was not necessary to run the entire kitchen contents through the dishwasher on arrival. Everything is very clean, spotless in fact which is not the case with many holiday rentals. There were plenty of large fluffy towels in both bathrooms along with extra bedding and light throws to keep off the odd chill. We really appreciated the satellite TV with dozens of UK and US channels compared with many places which only have the news. There is also a very useful selection of condiments and essentials to get you started. Our host Christopher gave us a warm welcome and was close at hand for any problems of which there were few. There was also great communication with Ingrid during the booking process, very patient and informative. The wood burner gives off a lot of heat and really kept us warm, the wood can be picked up cheaply from the Bricolage or most supermarkets. Caunes is a friendly little village with a varied selection of eateries to suit most tastes and budgets. Over Christmas not everywhere is open but you will not suffer with the available selection. There are so many other villages and towns to explore within a 40 mins radius including Carcassonne, that if you want you can be busy with daily trips. It is a quiet village although a couple of the locals are occasionally fond of riding their trail bikes in the evening. Our only complaint is that the hot water often ran out on us by the early evening due to our habit of taking long showers and the electric heaters in the bedrooms were insufficient to really warm the rooms on the economical setting. The water is heated overnight due to the cost of electricity in France so I understand that these are common problems in the region, especially during the winter. We would very much like to return to La Sucre at any time of year. The owners have done a wonderful job with the property and it is very good value for money.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un séjour très agréable dans un gite remarquable
Tout est parfait dans ce gîte de Caunes : accueil chaleureux de notre hôtesse Ingrid, un logement remarquable rénové avec goût, spacieux, très propre et très bien équipé à tous les niveaux! Le village est très typique, et dispose de toutes les facilités. Nous recommandons vivement!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
We had an amazing stay with the family! The house is beautiful as are the surroundings villages. Well worth your while to stay there.

10/10 Excellent

Marina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belle maison
La maison est beaucoup plus belle et que sur les photos, se trouve entre deux petites ruelles, au calme. Très bien équipée, décorée avec le goût. La literie et le linge de lit est parfait. Les chambres sont spacieuses. Il y a des caméras vidéosurveillance à l’extérieur et à l’intérieur au niveau de la terrasse. Nous avons passé très bon séjour. Je recommande.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alain M., Nantes, in Brittany, west of France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour très agréable
Une belle maison ancienne aux murs de 50cm d’épaisseur remarquablement rénovée et décorée. Beaucoup de charme et de goût dans la décoration. Splendide terrasse extérieure couverte qui donnait envie d’y passer toute la journée. Calme absolu et détente. Cuisine et SDB très équipées. Une maison de vacances parfaite. Parking à proximité
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

sean m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great gite
The gite is all we hoped for. It is roomy, attractively furnished and well supplied with everything you might need. The hosts, Ingrid and Christopher, are friendly, efficient and helpful. We thoroughly recommend this beautiful holiday home. If you book it you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bliss in the South of France
La Sucre was well appointed and lived up to our expectations. Plenty of space and great outdoor terrace where we had most of our meals. We found the local people very friendly. Enjoyed the peace and quiet and very handy to the neighbouring quaint villages Ingrid was very helpful and accommodating. A very special part of France
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019