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

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Villemagne, Occitanie
  • Château de Saissac
    13 min drive
  • St-Papoul Abbey
    13 min drive
  • Church Saint-André
    20 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    31 min drive

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About the area

Cenne-Monestias

Located in Cenne-Monestias, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Château de Saissac and St-Papoul Abbey. .This family-friendly cottage is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Canal du Midi.

What's nearby

  • Château de Saissac - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
  • St-Papoul Abbey - 13 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Saint-Ferreol Basin - 24 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Canal du Midi Museum and Gardens - 26 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Château Comtal - 35 min drive - 40.5 km

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

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!
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Tim Collins

Languages

Dutch, English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • 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

  • Golf on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

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

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

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David S.

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.

Tranquil private gem
We enjoyed 2weeks of total relaxation
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Markus D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Lise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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

8/10 Good

Joel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
très bel endroit
Très bel endroit, au calme, ce fut très sympathique
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019