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Cottage With pool, set in a private 5 hectare domaine, perfect for nature lovers

Escape to tranquility amidst mature forests and wildlife-rich surroundings where you can unwind in nature’s beauty.

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Outdoor dining
Pool
Fitness facility
Pool
TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Cottage With pool, set in a private 5 hectare domaine, perfect for nature lovers

The Domaine de Badens is a beautiful 5 hectare property, situated on the edge of the village of Cenne Monestiés in the southern French department of Aude. It is nestled in mature oak and pine forests and borders the Lampy river. Wildlife is abundant and the domain is very private, very calm and entirely at the disposition of the renters. The gite is situated 100 metres from the main house on the property, an old mill that was built in 1885; the other buildings onsite are awaiting restoration and yet not inhabited. The gite is newly renovated in a manner that respects local traditions but also assures comfort. The gite includes two principal bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and an additional small study that can serve as a single bedroom or office. This room has beautiful views over the valley of Cenne Monestiés, with distant glimpses of the Pyrenees and the Pic de Bugarach. A fully equipped kitchen. A large open plan dining and sitting area with wood-burning fireplace. A high chair can be provided. The house is generally child friendly but parents of young children are encouraged to vigilant when outside. Dogs are welcome on the condition that they do not harass the wildlife or destroy furniture and fittings. Dogs should be restrained from chasing the owners' cat and the neighbours cats who are also occasional visitors to the property!

Property manager

Tim Collins

Languages

Dutch, English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: We have plenty of outdoor space for smokers

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Map
Villemagne, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Château de Saissac - 13 min drive
  • St-Papoul Abbey - 13 min drive
  • Saint-Ferreol Basin - 24 min drive
  • Canal du Midi Museum and Gardens - 26 min drive
  • Château Comtal - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Bram Station - 28 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Deux Acacias - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪L'Ile aux Oiseaux - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Casquette et Chapeau - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪La Table Fermiere - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Maison de Mallast - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage With pool, set in a private 5 hectare domaine, perfect for nature lovers pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage With pool, set in a private 5 hectare domaine, perfect for nature lovers?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage With pool, set in a private 5 hectare domaine, perfect for nature lovers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage With pool, set in a private 5 hectare domaine, perfect for nature lovers located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, Canal du Midi, and Château de Saissac. Plage du Lampy and St-Papoul Abbey are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Cottage With pool, set in a private 5 hectare domaine, perfect for nature lovers Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Markus D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruhige Idylle
Wer sein Ruhe sucht, der findet sie hier. Ein wunderbares Häuschen mitten im Wald. Wie beschrieben alles vor Ort und gut erhalten. Die Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter war immer toll und sehr hilfsbereit. Wir benötigten einen Doktor wobei uns Tim immer half und sogar gefahren hat. Sehr zu empfehle .
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderbar einsam gelegenes Haus im Wald mit Pool
Das Haus ist sehr schön gelegen und individuell eingerichtet. Zwei Terassen direkt am Haus gehören dazu und eine weitere Terasse am Pool. Das große Grundstück ist tief im Wald versteckt und man ist weit, weit weg von der Welt. Über einen kleinen Wanderwerweg kann man die Talsperre von Cennr-Monestiés erreichen. Wer Ruhe und Natur sucht und nicht jeden Abend ins Restaurant/unter Leute möchte, ist hier gut aufgehoben. Eine kleine Besonderheit ist wichtig zu erwähnen: Die Badezimmer sind en-suite mit den Schlafzimmern und zwar OHNE Tür zwischen Schlafraum und Bad bzw. WC. Da ist lediglich eine 3/4 hohe Sichtschutzwand dazwischen. Es gibt auch kein anderes Bad/WC im Haus als die en-suite Bäder.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Remote and Quiet
Overall a nice stay, hosts are great. location is very remote and quiet. Please note that the villa is in the middle of the woods and you may be visited with small fury guests!!!! Pool is close to trees and its difficult to keep it clean all day, pool was cleaned very well every day but any breeze will give you a layer on the pool. Layout of the house was not the best for us but that's a personal taste thing. House could do with a visitor manual, with instructions for TV and washing machine, contact numbers that sort of thing, Its the first villa we have rented that didn't have that. We liked the fact that you are within 30 mins of lots of lovely places to see. A must if you are in the area is the Saturday market in Revel best we have ever been to.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil private gem
We enjoyed 2weeks of total relaxation
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repos et nature
Avant d'arriver au gîte on a l'impression de se perdre dans la forêt, mais cette 1ère impression passée on adore revenir dans cette nature préservée. Le gite, une bâtisse ancienne rénovée, est agréable à vivre et sans fausse note. Les propriétaires sont charmants. Ils sont à l'écoute et très réactifs. C'était un sejour très agréable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmeline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top
Propriété juste géniale si vous aimez être perdu au milieu des bois sautez sur l occasion Piscine très agréable Qualité de couchage top Propriétaires très gentils et discrets Au cœur d une sublime région A louer les yeux fermés
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

GAELLE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Séjour août 2022
Très belle propriété au calme, avec une piscine plus qu'appréciable avec la chaleur des jours d'été. Les propriétaires sont discrets et à l'écoute si vous avez le moindre souci. La propriété reste tout de même éloignée des visites à réaliser dans le coin mais le charme de la maison et de l'endroit prennent le dessus. Merci à Hilde et Tim.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jalil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour au calme
Cadre verdoyant et magnifique maison agréable, piscine au top. Propriétaire discret et à l écoute. La maison était chaude avec la canicule et ils nous ont fourni des ventilos. La maison est un peu isolé (commerces a 20 min) mais c est un petit éden. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié le lieu et la région.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

chantal l., Apremont, Savoie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon séjour
Une jolie location idéale pour les amoureux de la nature, à l'orée d'un bois, à proximité d'un chemin de balade. Piscine agréable dont nous avons peu profité du fait d'une météo fraîche. Les propriétaires sont charmants et disponibles.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

clotilde c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reposant
Maison très agréable et environnement très reposant, propriétaire a l’écoute. Merci pour le séjour
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francois B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très reposant
Séjour très agréable au calme dans une nature verdoyante. Région très belle, chargée d'histoire et préservée de l'affllut des touristes d'été.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hilde V.

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Prachtige locatie, weg van de wereld
Leuke en ontspannende plek. Zwembad is leuk maar riviertje en de dam gelegen op het domein waren voor ons zeker zo leuk ! Huis is sober ingericht maar comfortabel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour enchanteur
Un cadre magnifique, une maison parfaite, des hôtes très sympathiques et charmants, tout ce qu'il faut pour passer de bons moments pour évacuer le stress de la ville. A recommander vivement.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carsten R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a perfect time in a remote, rural woodland spot
This place is perfect for someone, who likes places without other people around. Here you can find pure nature, privacy, remoteness and distance to the overaccelerated style of todays life. Nevertheless it is a good base to visit the kathar country with all it´s castles and other historic sites as well as to explore the black mountains and the Corbieres. For us it was always a good feeling to come back to this place after our excursions. The area around is perfect for cycling, too. The spot also is to recommend for families with children of every age. And it is worth to come back somewhen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emilie S.

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Parfait!
Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable dans ce cocon niché dans la verdure. Même sans clim, la maison est fraîche. Elle est parfaitement équipée. Seul bémol, l'absence de rideaux dans la chambre à l'étage. Merci à Hilde et à Tim pour leur accueil chaleureux!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une formidable semaine de repos et de détente dans un cadre idyllique
Un joli petit bâtiment rénové avec beaucoup de goût, une piscine intégrée à un parc verdoyant très naturel, le chant des oiseaux qui vient parfois couvrir le son de la rivière en contre-bas... Voilà ce que nous avons trouvé au Domaine de Badens. La maison est très bien équipée, confortable et adaptée pour quatre personnes. Il n'y a pas de clôture et la foret vous invite à vous y balader, à descendre le cours de la rivière pour faire des barrages avec les enfants, explorer ses rives ou simplement y tremper les pieds... Plusieurs activités sont possibles à moins de 30min du village (kart, bateau sur le canal du midi ou randonnées à vélo sur ses berges, baignades au lac, villages pittoresques, Carcassonne un peu plus loin...) mais le calme et la sérénité qui se dégagent de ce lieu ne vous incitent vraiment pas à l'hyperactivité ! Nous sommes ravis de notre séjour !

10/10 Excellent

Esther M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Séjour très agréable
Propriétaires charmants, l’endroit est très sympathique mais très à l’écart des commerces et autres points d'intérêt de la région. Le calme est présent du coup. Le logis est agréable bien que les lits très petits, mais les propriétaires vont apparemment les changer. Nous avons passé un agréable séjour. Merci beaucoup.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ella D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous place set in the most peaceful surroundings
I want to thank Tim & Hilde for the most glorious holiday. The gite was lovely and very clean. It had tons of space (inside & out) for our family (we are a family of 5 with older children) & is set in the most beautiful surroundings. We loved our evening bbq’s, sitting at the back of the house for long dinners in the warm evenings. The kitchen was a lot bigger than the photos and loved our breakfasts as a family in there. The pool was also godsend for keeping us cool & the children entertained for hours. The house & area was so relaxing and comfortable we hardly ventured out. But we did manage to: Visit Carcassonne (medieval walled city) Go to the market at Revel (a fab large buzzy market on a Saturday) and then off to Lac Saint Ferreol after where there is a swimming area and the opportunity to hire canoes, paddle boards etc Hike the Bugarach mountain (a must! Thanks Tim & Hilde for this tip) Visit Rennes-le-Château (after the hike as it is in the same area – another must & interesting tip from Tim & Hilde) The house is also very close to the Canal du Midi & a day trip to the Med is possible (sadly we ran out time to actually do this …. an excuse to come back).  There are also 2 supermarkets close by and a great bakery in Saissac (cute village with gorgeous views). We would not hesitate to rebook. It was honestly the best & most relaxing holiday in many years. If you want to recharge, be in tranquillity and spend quality time with your family, this is the place. It feels so unspoilt and special. Thank you again Tim & Hilde.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Joel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
très bel endroit
Très bel endroit, au calme, ce fut très sympathique
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marilene B.

Un endroit à découvrir et à redécouvrir!!
Magnifique propriété dans un lieu enchanteur! L’accueil des propriétaires était chaleureuse alors que les installations sont complètes, confortables et de bon goût. Je recommande cet endroit à tous ceux qui recherche un gîte paisible pour partager de bons moments.
Stayed 54 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

Great house in beautiful, peaceful setting
This is the third year in a row we have returned to Badens, last year we brought my parents who they also loved it. The house is very comfortable with plenty of outside space for little ones to explore and for the adults to enjoy an evening BBQ. Bram is the closest town with plenty of amenities and good weekly market, lots of pretty villages to explore and Carcassonne within 30mins drive. Tim & Hilde were again friendly and accommodating. I’m sure we’ll be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Michael F.

A beautiful Location , peace and tranquility .
Very tranquil and pretty setting . A little bit more remote than we expected but this wasn't a problem . Stocked up at Revel market before arrival and then never moved from this lovely house for 3 days . We just completely chilled out completely , enjoyed the sun and made use of the lovely little pool to cool off when hot House was clean and had everything we needed , large fridge freezer was very useful as we like to shop at local markets and then cook for ourselves . Great to be able to dine alfresco , and because of the situation of the house and patio we could sit or lounge all day as the sun passed right around and then in the evening enjoy the sun as it rotated completely around us . We sat out til' 1 in the morning one particular night just sipping red wine and enjoying the owls hooting , the stars and the moonlight , sublime . A real " wind down " location . I f you enjoy your peace and tranquility then it doesn't get much better than this . Tim , Hild and Tiggy were usually about , but never at anytime intrusive , but always on hand for advice etc . They are currently working away on another project next door , which is a credit to there efforts and is going to be absolutely fantastic when completed . We knew from our holiday last year about the caveau in Bram , 10 mins away , which has lovely wine at a very affordable price . Then we discovered Les Cedres De Robert , in Villesiscle about 2o mins away , even better prices and some of the nicest wines we have ever tasted .The weather was mostly good , the first week was very hot , and the second week there were a couple of rainy mornings which then cleared up into lovely evenings . It did get a little chilly at night and we lit the wood burning stove which was extremely efficient . Very easy to find wood around the grounds , which are beautiful and which you must explore , make sure you walk the trail up to the old Dam . Perhaps not for party goers , this property , but definitely for families and couples who enjoy a little romance .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

anne-sibylle l.

Une semaine de quiétude totale...
Une semaine de quiétude totale, en pleine nature. La maison, très confortable, est aménagée avec goût et offre des espaces de vie très variés au fil de la journée. Une terrasse abritée à l'arrière pour les barbecues, un solarium à proximité de la piscine, la possibilité d'une promenade le long de la rivière, au beau milieu des bois. Merci à Tim et Hilde pour ces quelques jours si paisibles. A très bientôt ! A.-S et J.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine G.

lovely!
It's was a wonderful time in a wonderful place.The magic is there in the morning, surrounded by songs of birds in the sun, all day nature offered me moments of happiness intence and the setting of the day through the branches is to melt with joy. When night falls, the sky and its thousands of stars is within reach. I slept in the tower in the midst of the summits of the trees, the gentle night sounds of the forest lulled me. A sublime place if you are listening to the surroundings ... A little paradise on earth.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

Beautiful house, tranquil surroundings
We booked this beautiful house for a relaxing two week holiday in the lovely region of Languedoc-Roussillon, taking the Eurostar to Avignon then driving. This property looked great online and then exceeded our expectations, it's finished to a very high standard and you have all the space you could need both inside and out. I thoroughly enjoyed sunning myself on the patio then jumping into the pool to cool down, you then have a private patio at the rear of the house where we had several BBQ's in the evening. The wooded setting is idyllic, so peaceful, it's worth taking a walk around the back of the property to see the old dam. There's also plenty to do in the area, we went to the market in Mirepoix several times to stock up the kitchen cupboards and the butchers in Alzone is superb. We took day trips to Carcassonne and Mazamet as well as exploring the local towns and villages. I can highly recommend Maison Gayda for a delightful meal with stunning scenery, you may also want to visit their winery as well as Les Cedres de Robert not far from the house. Tim and Hilde were delightful and made us feel very welcome, booking the property was easy and we throughly enjoyed our holiday. The house is not only a great base to explore the area it's a pleasure stay in, shame we had leave!