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Rustic loft in rural village 25 minutes south of Carcassonne

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Interior
Shower, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Rustic loft in rural village 25 minutes south of Carcassonne

If you're looking for a safe haven from which to explore the mysteries of the Cathar castles, discover delightful walks in the Malepère Massif or simply unwind in a peaceful space for yourselves, a Razès Gîtes may be right for you.

Located in a quiet, rural village, guests have the opportunity to slow down the pace of time and re-discover a sense of inner peace and calm while gently re-connecting with the sights and sounds of nature all around.

There are two gîtes at Razès – Soujeole and Corbières - both suitable for short stays or long lets. Each gîte is ideally suited for a couple and has its own private entrance, parking, fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge areas, double bedroom and bath/shower room, wifi access. They may be rented together or individually.

Guests of Soujeole and Corbières gîtes have a choice of 3 shared yet secluded gardens and the Grange at their disposal for outdoor dining and relaxation. The Grange houses: the outdoor kitchen, washing machine, BBQ, table tennis & darts.


Guests have the opportunity to slow down time, re-connect with the sights and sounds of nature all around safely tucked away in the heart of a rural village. The area is renowned for its wild orchids and birds of prey which are to be found no more than a stone's throw away. Depending on the time of year, the neighbouring hillsides of vines, poppies or sunflowers are simply spectacular lending incredible views of the countryside and Cathar castles.

With their unique ambiance & rustic character, Razès Gîtes are suitable for short & long lets. Open all year round, they also provide those who need a 'get-away-from-it-all' break in winter a bolthole from within which to re-energise during the long, cold months.

For the bird lover, it's a perfect place from which to admire the sights and sounds of many local species of buzzards, kites, eagles and kestrels among many others.

The Grange and secluded gardens may be shared with a couple staying in the gîte next door. This means a maximum of 4 people using the outdoor facilities at any one time.

The owners are based in the adjoining property and are on hand, happy to help with advice, reservations & suggestions if and where required. However, if you've already made your own plans or prefer to have none at all, peace and privacy are all yours.

Whatever your preferred pastime, Razès Gîtes provide an ideal base from which to explore the Aude & Ariège countryside, the quaint circular villages and Cathar towns, or your own inner peace.

Local shops, wine and restaurants: The village of Escueillens is situated mid-way between Limoux & Mirepoix. There are no shops in the village so a series of mobile butchers, bakers and grocers make their daily rounds to the village square. The nearest shops, cafés and bank can be found just 7 km away in Belvèze which is also home to the local wine château.

The region is famous for its Blanquette de Limoux and also boasts more than 350 wines which you can't find in your supermarket back home. For those who like to indulge, we can arrange wine-tasting tours of the local caves and châteaux.

There are many delightful restaurants in the neighbouring towns of Mirepoix, Limoux & Carcassonne offering gastronomic experiences galore. We are happy to make recommendations & reservations.

Property manager

Jo & Bob Norton

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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

General

  • Unit size: 538 sq ft (50 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Rustic Gîte Rural Village 25 Minutes South Carcassonne Apartment
Rustic Gîte Rural Village 25 Minutes South Carcassonne
Rustic Gîte Rural ge 25 Minut

About the neighborhood

Map
Escueillens-Et-Saint-Just-De-Bélengard, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Ruisseau d'Escueillens - 3 min walk
  • Monastery of St. Mary of Prouilhe - 17 min drive
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 39 min drive
  • Château Comtal - 40 min drive
  • Narbonnaise Gate - 41 min drive

Getting around

  • Limoux Flassian Station - 21 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café des Arts - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Balestie Allett - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪I B A - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pizza le Rol - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe de la Galloise - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic loft in rural village 25 minutes south of Carcassonne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic loft in rural village 25 minutes south of Carcassonne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic loft in rural village 25 minutes south of Carcassonne?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic loft in rural village 25 minutes south of Carcassonne located?

This family-friendly Escueillens-et-Saint-Just-de-Bélengard apartment building is located in a rural location, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ruisseau d'Escueillens, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Château de Lagarde and Monastery of St. Mary of Prouilhe. Mirepoix Cathedral and Maison des Consuls are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Rustic loft in rural village 25 minutes south of Carcassonne Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic gite in great location
Comfortable, well equipped gite with great outdoor space. Lovely hosts who were a fantastic source of local information (best restaurants, swimming lakes, wineries, walks etc etc) that made our stay in the Razes really relaxing. Would absolutely recommend a stay with Jo and Bob!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Authentic Getaway
Amazing time in an amazing place with amazing people! We travelled to the area for a friend's wedding, found Bob and Jo, fell in love with them, their house, and their friends. They are some of the most interesting, engaging people we've met in quite some time (and we get around, meet a lot of people). Bob and Jo are funny, smart, charming, fun, eccentric (the inspiring sort), gracious, creative (each accomplished writers), warm, cool and just all-around swell people--really, we can't say enough about either of them; and as mentioned, their friends and neighbors are awesome to boot. Re: the cottage. Tucked away in a tiny picturesque French village, it's perfectly charming, well-appointed, private and easy living. Bob and Jo have green thumbs and it shows with a glorious backyard garden. The area is quiet and fairly remote, yet has everything one could need and/or want within a 5-15 minute drive--including many cheap and gorgeous bottles of wine, a butcher, several good restaurants, cafes, and a market. (If you're looking for a touristy holiday, head elsewhere. If, however, you want to mingle with the local French, listen to church bells toll on the hour, eat rustic foods, drink unpretentious wines and be regaled with tales of travel, Cricket and wisdom, book now with Bob and Jo!)…In the end, it depends on what you are looking for, but Bob and Jo's cottage (gite) in Escueillens-et-Saint-Just-de-Bélengard is the perfect place to the escape the madness of it all, write a novel (or at least contemplate one), fall in love...or, off the wagon. Either way, you're bound to have a splendid time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jo and Bob were the perfect hosts - thanks for the greeting and especially the local wine. They were there if needed but never interfered. The property was well equipped and the communal garden, games room and sitting area were great, especially as we were the only guests. Pity about the weather but you can't have everything.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Simply, lovely
From the moment we walked through the door to our Gite, we fell in love with the place. Jo & Bob couldn't be more welcoming, organising a wine tasting and recommending some fantatsic local places for us to eat. The garden to the south of the gite was so peaceful and it gave a great backdrop in the evenings for cheese and wine after a days travelling. The gite is in an ideal location to visit Carcassonne, Mirepoix, Montsegur and our favourite Roquefixade. To find someplace this relaxing nowadays makes a holiday that bit more special. Thank you both
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Lovely tranquil setting and gardens
The gardens were so lovely it was hard to leave them! The gite was wonderfully cool and well equipped as was the barn for outside dining. The photos are definitely accurate and reveal the beauty contained in this little paradise.
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anu S.

Cosy, tranquil gite with all the mod cons
We stayed for three nights in this comfortable and beautifully decorated gite in a little village of Escuillens. Jo and Bob were lovely hosts and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay - warmly recommended!!! The gite is spacious and very clean, and the surrounding village is incredibly quiet. The parking area is shared with other properties but we always found a space and even chatted to the neighbours about their cats. Overall a lovely experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

María José C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A comfortable and quiet place
A few kilometers from Carcassonne, in a quiet and quiet town, is this corner with everything we need. We spent almost the entire weekend visiting castles and doing some mountain routes but we were able to enjoy some quiet moments with the wood stove, another temporary tenant (Welsh) and with our host, Joanne in a pleasant conversation about the history of France and the Cathars on Saturday night. The experience was a 10 if it weren't for the fact that the weather was not good the first two days and we were not able to enjoy the garden as we would have liked. This place is ideal for writers, painters and anyone who values ​​silence. About Joanne, a loving host, kind and attentive to our needs. Out of ten. Thanks a lot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour 1 semaine au calme
Le gîte Sojeole se trouve sous les toits, il est très fonctionnel et agréable à vivre. L'espace partagé de la Grange est un lieu calme et ressourçant avec toutes les commodités pour cuisiner, se restaurer, s'amuser, se reposer... et il donne accès sur le jardin aménagé avec pleins de petits espaces tranquilles, arborés, fleuris, une douche extérieure très pratique en été, un lieu de paix ! Le must du séjour est l'accueil de deux hôtes anglais immensément sympathiques et bienveillants qui sauront vous guider pour vos visites touristiques et être aux petits soins pour vous. Je garde de merveilleux souvenirs de cette semaine de vacances et une partie de mon cœur est restée à Escueillens chez ces personnes adorables. Immense gratitude et joie de vous avoir rencontrés. Betty
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super séjour
Super séjour au calme dans cette belle région entre Aude et Ariège. Le seul bémol c'est un peu éloigné de tout, et il faut prévoir beaucoup de trajets en voiture pour pouvoir visiter un maximum de sites ou faire des courses. Les paysages sont superbes en cette saison de fin juin.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bon séjour
Endroit très agréable avec son joli jardin et sa grange partagés. Gîte très bien équipé et accueil chaleureux. Point de départ idéal pour découvrir une bien belle région
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aline a.

Liked: Cleanliness
idéal pour se ressourcer!
excellent séjour au calme dans un gîte très agréable et très propre. Nous avons passé un séjour très reposant. Bob et Jo ont été d’un excellent conseil pour découvrir la région et les balades à pied a proximité où autour des châteaux cathares. merci encore !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catalina R.

Excelente casa (como en tu hogar). Excelente ubicacion. Aislado pero cerca de ciudad. Trato inmejora
Muy buena relacion calidad precio. Ideal tanto para pasear por alrededores o como base para explorar en coche toda la comarca
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jean Luc B.

Très bon gite et accueil très sympa
Gite très bien équipé, chaleureux et calme. Accueil fort sympathique et priorio toujours dispos.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sophie et Didier V., Croissy-sur-Seine

Calme et douceur
Nous avons passé 15 très bons jours, accueillis chaleureusement par Jo et Bob ainsi que par le vin du Razès que nous avons trouvé dans le gîte à note arrivée ! Nous avons profité pleinement du délicieux jardin et de la grange fraiche les jours de grand soleil. le gite est très bien équipé. La région est très belle. Jo vous fera découvrir les chemins de randonnées qu'elle connait parfaitement. Jo et Bob sont à la fois d'une grande discrétion et disponibles si besoin. Encore merci Jo & Bob !