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Charming villa in the heart of the hills, private heated pool, Carcassonne

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Point of interest
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 596 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Donazac, Occitanie
  • Monastery of St. Mary of Prouilhe
    23 min drive
  • Carcassonne Golf
    30 min drive
  • Château Comtal
    34 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    47 min drive

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About the area

Donazac

Located in Donazac, this villa is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Piano Museum and Domaine Gayda. .This villa is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Ruisseau d'Escueillens and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Domaine Begude.
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What's nearby

  • Monastery of St. Mary of Prouilhe - 23 min drive
  • Carcassonne Golf - 30 min drive
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 33 min drive
  • Le Musée de la Torture de Carcassone - 34 min drive
  • Château Comtal - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Limoux Flassian Station - 23 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Domaine Gayda - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Café de France - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪L'Odalisque - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie la Concorde - ‬13 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.

Charming villa in the heart of the hills, private heated pool, Carcassonne

At the heart of Cathar country, ideally located between the medieval Cities of Carcassonne and Mirepoix, Villa Rani is a haven of peace and unspoilt nature. Surrounded by hills, forests, vineyards shimmering colors, this is an ideal setting for a relaxing holiday for nature lovers, outdoor sports enthusiasts, hiking, ride for couples, families.
Many natural, historic and cultural, are charged with exciting story, waiting for you to deliver you their charm and mystery: the medieval cities of Carcassonne and Mirepoix, Cathar castles, the upper Aude valley with its unusual villages Rennes les Bains, Rennes le Chateau, Bugarach. You will discover Limoux, its vineyards, terroir of Blanquette, the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean (1h) and many other remarkable sites.
We designed the Villa Rani for your well-being with ecological materials, you will feel close to nature. All rooms have direct access to the outside. The rooms each have a terrace with armchair or garden furniture. Rani Villa is surrounded by relaxing landscape.

The pool area for private use is spacious, comfortable, it will welcome you for a pleasant moment of relaxation. The pool is 9 x 3 meters, it is surrounded by a large wooden deck and a shaded area. It is located about thirty meters from the Villa. Summer lounge, sunbathing, view of the surrounding nature, chlorine-free pool, heated from early May to late October.

Everything is together for your well-being and if the heart invites you to enjoy the Ayurvedic treatments of Basanti, massage, relaxation, and yoga classes of Jean Pierre.

You will also enjoy the aromatics of the garden that smell good southern thyme, rosemary, sage, basil, verbena. Villa Rani is waiting for you for a quality stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this villa, which features a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jean Pierre et Basanti

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 3 steps to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1033 sq ft (96 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 deadbolt lock
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

This property does not have elevators
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

Charming villa in the heart of the hills, private heated pool, Carcassonne Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 72 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
An idyllic and relaxing experience
We wanted a chilled, relaxed and lazy holiday in a beautiful environment at a spacious and comfortable villa, we got this and more. Jean Pierre and Basanti were the most welcoming and attentive of hosts. The location is superb, with views to the Pyrenees on a clear day and a large garden that encourages a wide range of amazing butterflies. The pool is well tended and has spacious new decking and furniture for relaxing. The villa is very comfortable, with all the amenities needed and stays cool when the weather is hot. Limoux is a short distance away by car, with a huge Leclerc for supplies and lots of affordable restaurants. We have been to France on holiday many times and this was the best, it ticked all the boxes and we will be returning. Thank you Jean Pierre and Basanti!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A real gem
Villa Rani is located in a beautiful and peaceful setting on the edge of a small village. It has a light and airy feel and is decorated, furnished and equipped to a very good standard. Having access to an immaculately maintained swimming pool is a further attraction. The garden around the villa has a natural feel and there are numerous places for sitting and outdoor eating. The friendly and helpful owner was there to welcome us on our arrival and, although ready to provide assistance if needed, left us to ourselves throughout our stay. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at Villa Rani and have no hesitation in recommending it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful Eco Property
Amazing ecological bungalow in its own well laid out gardens. Very spacious, plenty of room to move around in, well planned out. Plenty of cupboard space with hangers. Useful kitchen with fridge, oven with electric hob., microwave electric kettle and toaster etc. We slept well waking up to glorious weather, with only one wet day in four weeks. There is a E.Leclerc supermarket in Limoux which sells just about everything, just a few miles away. Our favourite town was the medieval town of Mirepoix with it’s magnificent Church. The scenery and views are stunning all around the Midi Pyrenees. We enjoyed a lovely relaxing holiday. The owners are great, living nearby and offered us their attention if needed.Thank you Jean Pierre and Basanti. John and Shirley
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful home in rural France
We enjoyed the rural location close to wonderful hiking trails and mountain views. Wonderful bakeries and stores were only a 20 minute drive on gorgeous, but narrow and winding roads. Jean Pierre was available to answer any questions, but did not interfere with our stay. The spacious home has a lovely garden and outdoor patios. We did not use the pool during our stay in October, but it was available.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural and peaceful
Very quiet and peaceful. More rural than expected, it is a 20 minute drive to shops on narrow but pretty roads. Practical points - more cutlery and crockery is needed and the lovely pool is the otherside of the owners property. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Owen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful
Donazac and Villa Rani is the perfect place for a quiet relaxing holiday. Spotlessly clean, pool great, the views were outstanding. JeanPierre and Basanti were excellent hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Needs some TLC
Excellent location overlooking the village of Donazac. Nice to have seating and tables on 3 sides of the property and the pool area was a delight: clean, well-kept and spacious, even it was some 50 metres from the house and had to be accessed over a neglected area of garden with an uneven surface and some dangerous holes along the way. As for the outside area of the property and the kitchen, they looked loke they needed some tender loving care by the owners: weeds were growing through the gravel areas, plants were overgrown and obstructing the paths, one recliner chair near the house was torn, both recliners around the pool had seen better days. Being warned to be careful when sliding the door of a wardrobe in the hall because they might fall off is not reassuring!! The kitchen equipment and utensils looked like they had been randomly sourced from a charity shop/FRIP. Many were stained so our first job was to make sure they were clean by loading the dishwasher on our first night and wiping down the cupboard doors and worktops. In this age of COVID, surfaces that are sticky to touch provide no reassurance that they have been properly cleaned. There was no welcome-pack. Perhaps all small things but they are not up the the standard that we have come to expect of VRBO properties. The indications are there that more care and attention needs to be taken in maintaining the fabric and the cleanliness of this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jane p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Near Limoux
Clean house with great views. Very peaceful, pool available, cold weather so not used.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Copie H., Massachusetts, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and serene
This is a lovely and unique property in one of the most beautiful areas of France that we can imagine. Jean Pierre and Basanti live just a few meters away, so they are present if you need them, but they are extremely sensitive about giving you privacy. The house is lovely, with lots of glass. The pool is so clean and it's heated. It also has a counter current feature, so if you swim distances, as I do, you can swim easily and without turning. The kitchen is fully equipped and functional, so we spent many evenings sitting in the dining room or outdoors, sipping wine while cooking dinner. A wonderful experience! Thank you, Jean Pierre and Basanti!

10/10 Excellent

Ann G., Williamsburg, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amid the vignerons of Aude!
What a delightful experience! We thoroughly enjoyed staying at Villa Rani, nestled on a beautiful hillside above the small village of Donazac, near Limoux, France. This property lived up to every expectation, with a beautiful pool, lovely flowering garden with fruit trees and other vegetation, not to mention delightful landlords Jean-Pierre and Basanti, who graciously invited us to their home during our stay but also offered us privacy and a restful, uninterrupted stay. The gite was clean and neat and had special design and decorating touches executed by the owners. the kitchen was well-equipped, and all appliances worked smoothly. We loved being out in the countryside, amid the gorgeous vineyards of Aude, visiting interesting Cathar historical sites and enjoying glorious scenery, hiking through the local area, and stopping in at several caves and farms to taste and buy the local wine, cheese, and produce. We also ate some wonderful meals ay local restaurants, as well as preparing other meals at the gite enjoying local market finds. Thanks to our hosts, we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful escape
The villa is in a very quiet and beautiful part of the countryside with vineyards everywhere. If you're looking for a restful getaway, then this is the place. The region is amazing; beautiful scenery to enjoy and many places of interest to visit within an hour's drive on average. Jean-Pierre and his wife are kind, lovely people and were so helpful. We stayed during the heatwave and it was very very hot. They were so thoughtful and brought round an additional fan which was so welcomed! The pool is a very short walk away and although shared with the owner, it is completely private and you can have sole use of it whenever you want to. The villa itself was very pleasant. It was equipped with everything we needed. All in all we had a wonderful stay and highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Veronique M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ray

Liked: Cleanliness
Paysage superbe
Tranquilité, détente et très beau département. Il faut juste s'habituer aux très petites routes 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilles G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour réposant au calme
Location très propre et bien aménagée. Piscine très agréable et à l'abri des regards .Conforme à la description et aux photos. Les hôtes sont vraiment très sympathiques, à l'écoute, de bons conseils pour les visites sans être envahissants. De nombreux sites de visite à proximité (Carcassonne, Espéraza,, rennes le Château, collioure) a faire pour les amoureux des sites naturels : les cascades du moulin de Ribaute. Bous avons passé un séjour en famille excellent
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas K., Dresden

Liked: Cleanliness
pure relaxation
We had a wonderful time in this very nice and clean house. Everything we needed for our three-week vacation was available so that we could fully concentrate on exploring the area. And it has a lot to offer. Caves and gorges, Cathar castles, vineyards, the sea... What more could you want? There's also a wonderful pool to cool off in the heat. Thanks to Jean Pierre and Basanti for the wonderful time in Donazac. Andreas and Family
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre C., Toulouse, France

Liked: Cleanliness
Calme et nature
La maison est située dans un environnement verdoyant et très calme. La maison est fonctionnelle et très zen. Merci à Jean-Pierre pour son accueil et sa gentillesse. Nous avons passé un séjour agréable et ressourçant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un havre de paix
Merci à Jean-Pierre et Basanti pour leur accueil. Une belle maison, fonctionnelle et en pleine nature …un vrai havre de paix. Très beau jardin autour de la maison. Encore un grand merci 🙏 pour le miel et la lavande de votre jardin.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alain F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lieu très calme et reposant
15 jours passés au calme et dans la nature.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Eveline A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Goed
We hebben een fijn verblijf gehad in het huis. De gastheer en vrouw geven je veel privacy en als je hen nodig hebt, zijn ze er meteen om je te helpen. Het zwembad is zeker een pluspunt, maar ons jongste dochtertje van 2 jaar vond het net iets te fris. We hebben een fijne vakantie gehad in Donazac.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ressourçantes
Propriété au calme et dans verdure, nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour. Jean Pierre et Basanti sont très sympathiques et à l’écoute de nos besoins. Nous avons pu nous promener dans la région très facilement avec leurs bons conseils. Nous recommandons !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

rosine j., France

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquillité
La propriété d'1 hectare se situe en pleine nature avec une belle vue dégagée, c'est le royaume du calme et du silence. La maison est agréable, tant à l'intérieur que dehors, où il y a plusieurs terrasses au choix selon les heures et le temps. Plein de sites intéressants à visiter alentour, des marchés locaux sympa, pour faire les courses environ 15mn de petites routes sinueuses jusqu'à Limoux. Les propriétaires qui vivent à côté sont discrets et charmants. La cerise sur le gâteau : les massages ayurvédiques de Basanti, moments merveilleux et apaisants. En résumé, un séjour très relaxant !
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Genoten van heerlijke woning en indrukwekkende omgeving
We hebben het enorm naar ons zin gehad in Villa Rani, de gastheer was zorgzaam, behulpzaam en hield ook privacy goed in de gaten. Het is een heerlijke plek en een mooie, rustige basis om de omgeving te verkennen; meer dan de moeite waard en we komen zeker terug 💕🌹
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très réussi et à refaire
Maison confortable fidèle aux photos avec un beau jardin fondu dans la nature. L'accueil sympathique et attentionné de Jean-Pierre. Une région magnifique pour visiter, se promener et se reposer.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Monika K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöne Ferienwohnung
Saubere und stilvoll eingerichtete Ferienwohnung
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

coraline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
superbe
très reposant très beau jardin
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022