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A heated pool
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Lavelanet, Occitanie
  • Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne
    17 min walk
  • Montsegur Castle
    15 min drive
  • Château de Montségur
    15 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    58 min drive

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About the area

Lavelanet

Located in Lavelanet, this cottage is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne and Lac de Montbel. .This cottage is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Montsegur Castle and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Château de Montségur.
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What's nearby

  • Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lac de Montbel - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Montsegur Castle - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Château de Montségur - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Les Monts d'Olmes - 27 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Saint-Jean-de-Verges Station - 29 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Creamundo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Pizza Royale - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Le Pub Art Yeah Joie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Velvet PUB - ‬10 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.

19th Century Cottage in Ariege Countryside

Les Tournesols, or the sunflowers, is a 19th century estate, 2300m2, located in the lush countryside of the beautiful Ariège. It consists of a main house and an attached gite/cottage. At the moment only the gite/cottage is for rent, but the main house will never be occupied during your stay, giving you plenty of privacy to enjoy the beautiful garden and swimming pool.

The gite which is attached to the right side of the house, is self sufficient with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and 2 ensuite bathrooms. There is central heating throughout the cottage. It has a private, sunny terrace attached, with tables chairs and sunloungers. The main garden has a heated swimming pool , which is completely private to you during your entire stay.(open July-Sep weather, conditions permitting). Parking on the property.

Nearest Facilities:
The estate is located close to Lavelanet (15min walking/short drive) which has supermarkets, boulangeries, post office, banks and a fresh food market every Friday. Carcasonne is 65 km away and Toulouse 90km, both of which have an airport.

Nearest sights:
- Lake Montbel: is a short 30 min drive, and provides facilities for kayaking, sailing and fishing.
- Mirepoix and Foix: famous Ariège medieval cities
- Montsegur: historic Cathare site (ruins) 20 minutes
- Monts d'Olmes: 23 km of ski pistes, altitude 1400-1900m, 30 minutes drive
- Andorra, 114 km, 2 hour scenic drive
- Saint Lizier: white water rafting, 70 min drive
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Cornelis Geboers

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski lift privelages

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Cottage
19th Century Cottage in Ariege Countryside Cottage
19th Century Cottage in Ariege Countryside Lavelanet
19th Century Cottage in Ariege Countryside Cottage Lavelanet

19th Century Cottage in Ariege Countryside Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing week
Really well equipped & clean accommodation in peaceful rural location. Nice garden with pool and very quiet area made for a super relaxing break. Half hour drive to Mirepoix and Foix with their medieval charm, good markets and restaurants. Foix in particular has great places to eat. Would recommend this accommodation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue cottage review
This place is so good that we came back twice! Lovely secluded location, nice pool, spacious living areas and a great spot for visiting the Ariege region. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

John H.

Great for exploring Lavelanet area.
Very enjoyable stay at gite on edge of town. Just a short drive into town centre. Basic but very comfortable accommodation. Everything was clean and serviceable with comfortable beds and plenty of hot water in bathroom and separate shower room. We felt the kitchen was a not well lit and the outside furniture was due an upgrade! Despite these minor criticisms we thought the gite represented good value.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Isabelle B.

a bit disappointed - un peu deçus
The location is great and the house is attractive. However, the musty smell that permeates every room was very unpleasant. The house needed to be aired out. What was even more unpleasant were the dishes with crusty remnants of food that had been put away in the cupboards. The washing machine had not been given any attention either, showing signs of mildew, and also smelling poorly. The dish drying rack had not been cleaned in a while either. Fortunately, there was the pool to distract us !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tricia B.

Lovely cottage and pool in great location
As described, the cottage was well equipped and comfortable with a lovely garden and pool. A great base for exploring this area. We would look to rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Excellent property in a great location to explore this beautiful area of the Pyrénées.
It’s as good as it looks in the pictures and will definitely consider this property again. The owners are really good communicators which meant there was no problems at all. Thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Great Place To Stay
Lovely property set in lovely grounds. We had a great week staying here and with great weather. There were only two of us but the house is spacious enough and equipped for four people. Excellent pool. Caretakers were friendly , on hand and responsive if there were any queries. The village of Lavelanet is a fifteen minute walk from the property and has the necessary shops needed for groceries etc. Lots to do in the area in terms of places of interest, restaurants, markets and local festivities. We would happily return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

A lovely house with spacious, well maintained garden, in semi- rural setting on edge of village.
Property as described and pictured. Quiet location on the edge of town. Several bakeries and supermarkets in town, and a few basic restaurants - we didn’t try these but ate out several times in nearby Mirepoix, which is a beautiful medieval town. House spacious for 4 adults and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nik B.

A lovely break away
Although the weather wasn't kind we really enjoyed our stay, the pool was a real treat and great to use. Set in a spacious garden it was always quiet as on the very edge of town. Lavelanet has plenty of supermarkets and a couple of very nice restaurants, would recommend Le Theatre and La Masion. Plenty of markets on throughout the week in the surrounding area. The highlight was the underground river at Labouiche.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

mrs sian williams

Lovely house,beautiful grounds and location.
Had a really lovely week,house was very clean,comfy and nicely furnished.Beds very comfortable and lots of storage space.The only thing that could have been better was the lighting in the kitchen,just a bit dark,even with the lights on.Pool and garden were fantastic.Great bike track which started opposite Aldi in Lavelanet,really pretty and flat,perfect with 3 kids! Lots to do in surrounding area and beautiful scenery everywhere.The welcome pack was lovely,thankyou.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Francesca O.

Truly relaxing little hide away.
Lots and lots of positives, the pool was fantastic and the space really clean and ample.. Shame about the bees which stopped us eating outside and the leaking drain. The rear bedroom could do with a fan too. That said we had a lovely time and certainly would consider booking again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

YOLANDA L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Les Tounessols
Everything was as we expected because we already knew the place and we feel very confortable there. However I must say that we haver found cleanliness quiet poor in t'he inside of the house and it is dissaponting because for us it is a bàsic.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marc M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Correct mais peut mieux faie
Maison, jardin et piscine agréables mais plusieurs points ternissent le tableau. Personne à l'accueil à l'arrivée comme au départ. Constat de 2 transats déchirés à notre arrivée. Chasse d'eau tombée en panne. Propreté du gite laissant à désirer à notre arrivée. Lierre sur les murs empêchant des fenêtres de se fermer. Plusieurs visites nocturnes par une fouine, pas de solutions apportées. Manque d'information sur le fonctionnement de la tv et les dates de sorties des poubelles. Bref, le sens de l'accueil et de l'information sont complètement à revoir.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Liselotte B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very nice location
Very charming old house in a nice location with heated pool. The house is nice, but it was but it was not very clean (nor was the pool) and the beds was not so nice. The dishwasher broke down and in generel the house appeared a bit disearted and miskept. But the location is peacrfull and quite
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

YOLANDA L.

Les Tournesols
Inmejorable!!!! Una casa para soñar!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Emile M.

Lovely place to stay - everything you need
Te house is great and is surprisingly big inside. There is a well equipped kitchen, several places in the garden to relax, a lovely swimming pool and many things to do in the surroundings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippe A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hele vriendelijke beheerders
Mooie woning met zwembad. Beheerders waren erg betrokken bij ons comfort.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was für ein Idyll!
An einem wunderbar stillen Ort ein gemütliches Haus, geschmackvoll eingerichtet, mit herzlichen, diskreten Gastgebern und ab und zu einem Reh im Garten ... und Zwergohreulen in der Nacht ...
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

YOLANDA L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idilic holidays
The house is located in a beautiful location, calm, quiet, surrounded by a superb garden of tall trees. The town Lavelanet is in the centre of Ariege so that you're near off all the interesting places to visit. The history of Lavelanet makes you understand the characteristics of the village. The house inside has all the commodities you need and special mention for the guardian who helped us at everything we asked. 10 points out of 10. Jordi i Yolanda.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MAGALI D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une semaine au calme très agréable
La maison est idéale pour 2 adultes et 2 enfants. La piscine est vraiment très agréable et sans aucun vis à vis. Nous avons passé une semaine parfaite dans cette maison proche de Foix, des châteaux Cathares et de belles randonnées. Sorties à la fraîche le matin et retour à la maison dans l'apres midi pour profiter de la piscine, une semaine idéale.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Marie Danièle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Avis mitigé
Cuisine sombre, mal éclairée, mal aménagée, couverts en nombre insuffisant et de mauvaise qualité. Piscine agréable mais très difficile à ouvrir, il nous a fallu regarder un tutoriel sur Internet pour connaître la marche à suivre. Gérants charmants mais ne parlent pas français et ne sont pas présents pour ouvrir et présenter la maison. Pour ce prix, les locataires méritent mieux. Je ne recommanderai pas cette location... Marie-Danièle Faure
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michiel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heerlijke vakantie!!
Heerlijk huis, super zwembad, hele prettig contact met de housekeepers. Ligging is fantastisch, heerlijk rustig aan de rand van gezellig dorp en heel veel uitstapjes te doen in de omgeving. Absoluut een bezoek waard!!
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Heidi T., Neupré

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison très agréable
Maison très agréable au calme ! Lavelanet n’est pas un joli petit village typique mais la propriété est une bulle à part dans un superbe cadre, pas de bruit, jardin et piscine agréables !! La maison est bien située pour faire de superbes randonnées et visites de châteaux ! La literie est très bonne et l’accueil super (lits faits, linge de maison prêt, boissons au frais, collations et vin, vraiment on s’est de suite cru chez soi). Il manque peut être une lumière extérieure et une lumière plus puissante dans la cuisine. Petit bémol pour les visites nocturnes d’une fouine dans les combles. ——————————————— House very nice quiet! Lavelanet is not a pretty little village but the property is a bubble apart in a beautiful setting, no noise, garden and swimming pool so so perfect !! The house is well located for great hikes and castle tours! The bedding is very good and the welcome pack super (beds were made, linens ready, cold drinks, snacks and wine, really we immediately believed home). It may lack an outside light and a more powerful light in the kitchen. Small flat for the nocturnal visits of a weasel in the attic.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alrik v.

Heerlijke woning met zwembad in mooie omgeving
Een heerlijke woning met alle gemakken, prima uitgeruste keuken, veel informatie over bezienswaardigheden, fijne en grote tuin met zwembad. Slaapkamers en badkamers erg mooi. Omgeving veel te doen en te zien. Jammer dat veel restaurants dicht waren, waarschijnlijk vanwege de wegwerkzaamheden. De ‘ sleutelhouders’ zijn erg hulpvaardig en enkele kleine ongemakken ( kapotte lampen) waren met 1 sms opgelost. Dus een topverblijf
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

christian Z.

Maison confortable, jardin tres agréable, piscine propre
Tout est très bien. Rapport qualité prix très intéressant surtout que nous bénéficions de la piscine de façon privative.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018