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Rural gite, own garden,on sunny Smallholding in quiet valley, with private pool

Lakefront cottage with private pool and kitchen

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, WiFi
DVD player, books
Dining
Property grounds
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 732 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

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Rivel, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationPuivert Lake8 min drive
  • Popular LocationPuivert Castle11 min drive
  • Popular LocationLac de Montbel19 min drive
  • AirportCarcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)81 min drive

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20/10 Excellent

Firstly Anni is an excellent host. Great communications throughout with plenty of ideas and local information.... and mo...
Crask H.
Sep 14, 2023

About this property

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

Rural gite, own garden,on sunny Smallholding in quiet valley, with private pool

Lakefront cottage with private pool and kitchen
An outdoor pool, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a fenced private garden. Guests can enjoy a private pool, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers private pools and DVD players. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

anni

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
  • Ski lift privelages

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 55 lb per pet
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed in the gite garden, using ashtray

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Golf on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Mountain biking 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 32 sq ft (3 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 55 lb per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots are available on request at the property

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
On-site 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 that 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 the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rivel

Located in Rivel, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lac de Montbel and Gorges de la Frau, while Musee des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and Les Forges de Pyrène are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Puivert Lake - 8 min drive
  • Château Chalabre - 11 min drive
  • Puivert Castle - 11 min drive
  • Lac de Montbel - 19 min drive
  • Montsegur Castle - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Couiza-Montazels Station - 30 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hôtel de France - 10 min drive
  • Camping la Régate - 22 min drive
  • Le-Tresor - 14 min drive
  • Le Moulin de l'Eveque - 6 min drive
  • Palais Cathare - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rural gite, own garden,on sunny Smallholding in quiet valley, with private pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Rural gite, own garden,on sunny Smallholding in quiet valley, with private pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Rural gite, own garden,on sunny Smallholding in quiet valley, with private pool ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rural gite, own garden,on sunny Smallholding in quiet valley, with private pool ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rural gite, own garden,on sunny Smallholding in quiet valley, with private pool located?

Located on the riverfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Château Chalabre, Lac de Montbel and Puivert Castle. Gorges de la Frau is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crask H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good relaxing time .... and a great host!
Firstly Anni is an excellent host. Great communications throughout with plenty of ideas and local information.... and more when you meet her! We had a couple of minor issues whilst staying there, but once again she was fantastic and sorted them out quickly! The Gite is what I would describe as typical for the area. Quite dark inside, but lots of character. Clean on arrival and had all we needed. Pool was well used by us, better on hot days.... bit nippy on moderate days! All in all a good relaxing time in the country.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
Quiet and relaxing stay at this lovely house.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria-Louise W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay near the Pyrenees
We had a wonderful time staying in Rivel. The house was perfect for our family of five and very well equipped. Anni and Gary were very helpful at advising on local restaurants. There is much to do and see in the area and many castles to visit. Carcassonne is a must and only about an hour away. Mirepoix is a beautiful bastide town. Nearby Chalabre has a lovely bakery and a good restaurant at the hotel. There is also a nice restaurant nearby in Rivel run by a lovely couple. Our daughters really had a lot of fun playing in the beautiful pool and feeding the pigs and chickens with Gary. The dogs are really friendly and great with children. There are plenty of toys in the house and some for the pool as well. If you want to visit this beautiful part of France then we would really recommend this property. Thanks again Anni and Gary for some lovely memories!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Laurence K.

Great holiday in lovely gite!
We had a great holiday in a lovely gite in a beautiful location, with a fantastic pool and very friendly and helpful hosts.We would definitely go again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate Tarlow

Relaxed, child-friendly gite with great pool and welcoming hosts. Ideal for big families.
Lovely place - comfortable, spacious and well equipped while being laid back and unfussy. Great for kids - big attic bedroom, paddling pool as well as the brilliant big pool. Kitchen has everything for making the most of great local produce, plenty of space to eat indoors and out. Anni and Gary went out of their way to make sure we had a great time - kids loved the calm and friendly dogs too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

mathieu d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bon séjour à Gaillardet Garden
Charmante petite exploitation agricole en pleine nature, les propriétaires Anni et Gary sont très accueillant. Le confort est simple mais suffisant, le gîte décoré avec gout, la piscine au top. La chienne popi est très caline
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
British hospitality in South of France
We felt very welcome! We hope a lot of other families will experience this in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mieke R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
We had a lovely stay at the gite and got a warm welcome by Anni. We loved the quiet surroundings, the pool and the garden and of course the dogs, Bess and Poppy! And lots to see and do in this region. One small thing that might be good to improve: a table and comfortable chairs in the garden in stead of the picknick bench! Thanks Anni & Gary
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in interesting area
We had a wonderful holiday. The pool is amazing, the region is very interesting for sight seeing as well as for sports activities. Anni and Gary made us feel very welcome. Thanks for great 3 weeks!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

PIERRE P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un havre de tranquillité et de détente
We've had a lovely stay! The kitchen has all the appliances,the bedrooms are really comfortable and it's lovely to have lunch in the private garden.The pool is behind amazing, very protected from the wind and so big:you can have a proper swim! We've been made feel welcome and would definitely be back. C'est la situation idéale pour aller visiter les châteaux cathares ,les marchés et l'architecture des villages audois et ariégeois ,se rendre en Andorre ou se promener dans les forêts des alentours... Nous avons passé un excellent séjour et nous en remercions nos très agréables hôtes . Valentine et Mark, Michèle et Pierre.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019