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Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne

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A heated pool
Exterior
Sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne

Escape to this wonderful 2 bedroom villa, a perfect family getaway. Enjoy space and quality in this "home from home" environment. It is set in a secluded small hamlet of 6 houses which is in walking distance from Puivert down a leafy lane with spectacular views of a Cathar castle. There are two acres of gardens adjacent to the villa as well as ten acres of meadow and woodland great for nature lovers.
The pool area is surrounded by meadows and woodland making a perfect spot to relax in the sun listening to the bees and watching the butterflies and humming hawk moths. The saline 10 x 5 metre pool is great for swimming as it is much kinder to skin, the pool has steps for easy access, a ledge around the edge as well as a separate shallow children’s pool. The pool is only shared with us the owners so there is plenty of space for you to enjoy this wonderful space.
The kitchen is spacious and well equipped with a large fridge/freezer, cooker and double sink, everything for the budding gourmet. There are two lovely bedrooms; the main bedroom has a king-size bed with an ensuite bathroom that has both a bath and a separate shower. The second bedroom has twin beds and a shower room. Quality bed linen and towels are provided. The kitchen/dining room has a log burner and the living area has a flat screen TV, there is WIFI, DVD player, CD and IPOD player as well as a small library area with lots of books and DVD’s for your use. The dining area seats 4 very comfortably, in the summer season enjoy eating alfresco on the terrace directly outside the bifold doors of the living area. The terrace is partly covered so you can enjoy alfresco eating not matter what the weather.
We are sorry but due to the steps the property is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Property manager

Kim and Duncan Ward

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Non smoking in the house

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • 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 not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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 GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Rivel, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Quercorb Museum - 5 min drive
  • Puivert Castle - 8 min drive
  • Château Chalabre - 12 min drive
  • Lac de Montbel - 20 min drive
  • Ax 3 Domaines Ski Resort - 63 min drive

Getting around

  • Esperaza Station - 24 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le-Tresor - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Camping la Régate - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Hôtel de France - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Moulin de l'Eveque - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie du Quercorb - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne located?

This family-friendly Rivel villa is located in a rural location, 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Puivert Castle, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth and Château Chalabre. Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and Lac de Montbel are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay near Puivert
Great place to stay. Kim and Duncan are friendly and welcoming hosts. Always responsive to anything we needed. The house is mostly on one level with plenty of space. Comfortable beds and furniture. The houses was peaceful and surrounded by nature. It was also an ideal location for the Cathar castles we were visiting. The pool was warm and very nice to use. It is well looked after. Thanks again
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Puivert Villa
Fab 10 days holiday in beautiful villa in Puivert. Kim and Duncan (villa owners) were very easy to deal with and helped with places to go/ restaurants in the local area etc. Villa was perfect and shared pool very inviting. Would have no reservations in recommending this villa’
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely secluded spot
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hameau de Mouche this summer. Kim and Duncan are fantastic hosts, checked us in with plenty of info about the property, and available for help and advise during our stay but also leaving us the space to enjoy our holiday. The house is beautifully appointed and the outside space fantastic too. Thank you Kim & Duncan
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parkers
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the farmhouse. The family loved the beautiful pool which had the bonus of being Salt water. The house had everything we needed for a family of 6. The only negative was that one of the bedrooms did not have a window, luckily my son and his wife did not mind. It was rather more isolated than the photos suggested but we had a very relaxing time.

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
An absolute pleasure!
Kim and Duncan are wonderful hosts and we were very fortunate to stay in their beautiful home. Everything is as listed and we wanted for nothing. A wonderful location , walking distance to a lovely swimming lake. Local restaurants, bar, a night market by the lake and White water rafting. Thank you so much.. Simon& Ali
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house for a family holiday
We were a family of 7 and all fell in love with this house. Kim and Duncan were absolutely lovely, giving good advice and left us many extras which were much appreciated. The Hameau De Mouche is quite isolated, perfect for a good relaxing break. We were there for the UK Spring Bank Holiday week which found some places including restaurants still closed. The pool area, table tennis room both excellent as is the BBQ area which we found most useful even when wet. Restricted WiFi is a disappointment to modern families. Ella the dog was a delightful companion for the week whilst we were outside.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Fantastic place, lovely couple, perfectly positioned
This is a fantastic place to spend your holidays. The buildings, surroundings, heated pool, facilities provided etc., are all top class. Each of the bedrooms is individually, subtly themed, 2 have ensuites, all are amply sized. There’s a fantastic upstairs seating are to relax and read. The farm house living area is beautifully laid out and decorated with many personal touches. There is an extensive library of holiday reads, DVDs and board games. The kitchen is a delight to cook in and the dishwasher makes such a difference - so much so, we ate in most nights... bringing me to the outside BBQ eating area... a wonderful area with a living ivy curtain giving it nice secluded feel. The other outside area - by the heated pool - is a great spot for lunch and drinks are always cold, thanks to the fridge. The pool itself is glorious, perfectly warm! The location couldn’t be better - loads to see and do in all directions within 30 minutes. Go further afield and you’ve Carcassonne (~1 hr), Perpignan (~1.5hrs) {if you like good wines go visit “Domaine Treloare”, you won’t be disappointed}, and of course Barcelona is only 3-4 hours away!! Finally, Kim and Duncan made sure our stay was perfect. Very available to answer any questions, or provide assistance. A delight to get to know them. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Magnifique sejour en campagne dans une tres belle propriete
Nous avons passe une semaine tres relaxante en famille dans cette belle propriete. La maison est decoree avec beaucoup de gout et a tout le necessaire pour se sentir chez soi. Avec ses 4 salles de bain et 4 chambres (plus un grenier amenage), une cuisine toute equipee, un salon avec coin tele, une spacieuse salle a manger ouverte et un grand jardin avec piscine et pataugeoire, elle etait tres confortable pour un grand groupe comme le notre. Les hotes sont tres accueillants et a votre dispositon pour suggerer des chemins de randonnee et activites diverses. Le lac et le village de Puivert, accessibles a pied, permettent de varier les plaisirs meme si notre plus grand bonheur etait de nous relaxer autour de la piscine. Il y a aussi les chateaux Cathares a visiter, ainsi qu'une myriade d'autres excursions possibles. Allez-y les yeux fermes, vous ne le regretterez pas! Nous pensons y retourner l'annee prochaine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joe Barker

Gorgeous property in great location
We were lucky enough to stay at this property for a week. The house is immaculate, the kitchen really well equipped and the pool and gardens are lovely. We barely ventured out but those who did enjoyed the local markets and the excellent cycling all around. Kim, Duncan and Ella the dog are great hosts, very friendly, helpful and good to talk to. Cannot recommend this property highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Louise E.

Lovely house and pool in a tranquil setting
We had two wonderful weeks staying in this country property with a stunning pool. The property feels very homely and is extremely well equipped. The poolside is perfect for relaxing - we loved the hammock, outdoor eating area and plenty of shady spots to escape the heat. Our children adored playing with Ella the friendly sheepdog who was a highlight of the holiday. The location is excellent for exploring and we particularly enjoyed visiting Mirepoix and the beautiful rolling forested hills of the region. Thank you for being lovely hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian B.

Delightful -- perfect house, pool, owners
Wonderful holiday place, Kim and Duncan really kind and helpful. Just perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lise G.

Beautiful property in stunning location. Warm and friendly welcome
Immaculately clean and very comfortable home. Great swimming pool which was loved by the kids. Kim and Duncan were really welcoming and friendly and great with advice on where to go and what to see. Would definitely return. Thank you x
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kinga K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein wirklich wunderschönes Haus in einer absolut ruhigen Lage
Wir haben uns sehr gut erholt.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait cadre
Très jolie et calme
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful week in this lovely house
we spent a wonderful week in this very lovely house, enjoyed a lot the pool, the silence and nature around
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöner Aufenthalt auf dem Land
Kim ist eine sehr freundliche Gastgeberin, die das Haus sehr liebevoll eingerichtet hat. Der Pool ist sehr schön. Das Haus liegt mitten im Grünen und es ist sehr ruhig. Was einem klar sein muss: Das Haus liegt vollkommen auf dem Land und in unmittelbarer Umgebung gibt es gar nichts. Der nächste Supermarkt ist mit dem Auto eine Viertelstunde entfernt.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aurélie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calme et détente !
Logement propre dans un écrin de verdure ! Maison très fonctionnelle, très bien équipée, piscine propre et des plus agréables. Hôtes très accueillants et sympathiques !!! Nous recommandons pour des vacanciers qui cherchent du calme et de la sérénité!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

HERVE E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison très calme
Accueil des plus chaleureux, maison Propre et spacieuse pour 4, grande piscine agréable et entretenue. Région a visiter
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Arnaud B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Au calme
Maison isolée est au calme, un peu sombre
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B., PARIS

Liked: Cleanliness
Agreable maison, tout confort.
Nous avons passé une très agréable semaine dans cette maison à la décoration soignée. Très bien équipée avec un environnement verdoyant et paisible. Mention spéciale à Kim pour son accueil et sa gentillesse !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sacha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bien
Ras
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

yohann m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pour des vacances au calme et au vert
Kim et Duncan sont des hôtes charmants et discrets. La ferme est très bien rénovée, fonctionnelle, dans ce petit hameau au milieu des bois. Ideal pour un repos absolu au calme (pas de réseau téléphone). Kim et Duncan sont là pour vous. Belle piscine chauffée et agréable. Région touristique evidemment : gorges, chateaux cathares, grottes, cité de carcassonne, randonnées, Pyrénées... même pour un été moins ensoleillé, ce fut une belle découverte.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

julie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Détente en pleine nature
Maison très agréable à vivre, décoration soignée et très bien aménagée ;jardin, piscine, tout est là pour passer un agréable séjour. Les propriétaires sont très accueillants et agréables.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

SENTAGNES

Liked: Cleanliness
Un havre de paix
Belle demeure à la decoration soignée,permettant de se reposer au calme au milieu de la nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Florence G., Aix-en-Provence

Liked: Cleanliness
Un très bon séjour au calme avec une superbe piscine
Des propriétaires vraiment très sympathiques. Une belle maison décorée avec goût. Un espace extérieur important : jardin sans vis-à-vis avec piscine, coin barbecue, tables extérieures... Idéal pour des vacances tranquilles à la campagne après le confinement !