You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and an arcade/game room at Spacious 3 Bed Gite, Aude, Pool, Hot Tub, Free Wi-fi, Games Room, Pet-Friendly!. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this vacation home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Spacious 3 Bed Gite, Aude, Pool, Hot Tub, Free Wi-fi, Games Room, Pet-Friendly!
Spacious, three bed gite, comfortably sleeps 6, renovated to a high standard. The fitted kitchen has a cooker, hob, dishwasher, fridge freezer, coffee machine and microwave and overlooks the dining area, with seating for 6. The utility room contains a washing machine, clothes airer and pegs. The comfortable lounge area has three sofas, satellite TV, coffee table and a Bluetooth speaker. There's also a wood burner, perfect for the cooler months. The patio doors lead from the lounge on to the gite's terrace, with views across the meadow to the village. A barbecue and seating are provided. There is a double bedroom and bathroom downstairs, and upstairs, there's a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, each of which has its own shower, toilet and washbasin. A travel cot is available for guests' use, as is a booster seat for a dining chair and a stair gate. Outside, there is a large pool and a jacuzzi with a decked area, a summer kitchen and extensive grounds. There is table tennis, giant jenga, darts, and swingball on site, with the village tennis court just next door (racquets are provided). The games room/bar features a pool table, sofas for relaxing, books, a dart board and a video game machine. Breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals can be provided and are paid locally. The property is on the edge of the attractive village, Arques. The gite is in a peaceful location, yet within 5 minutes walk of village centre. Even a Cathar castle is less than 1km away. The nearest ski slopes are at Camurac, 57 kms away. Please note, this property is also available as a two bedroom holiday let, sleeping 4, see property number HAUK 10286766.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video games
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
In the mountains
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Billiards/pool table
Snow sports gear
Table tennis
Tennis
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Note from host: Well behaved pets are welcome by prior arrangement
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
Located in Arques, this vacation home is in the mountains. Château d'Arques and Abbey of Saint-Hilaire are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Verdouble Gorges and Galamus Gorges. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby. Visit our Arques travel guide
Does Spacious 3 Bed Gite, Aude, Pool, Hot Tub, Free Wi-fi, Games Room, Pet-Friendly! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Spacious 3 Bed Gite, Aude, Pool, Hot Tub, Free Wi-fi, Games Room, Pet-Friendly! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious 3 Bed Gite, Aude, Pool, Hot Tub, Free Wi-fi, Games Room, Pet-Friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious 3 Bed Gite, Aude, Pool, Hot Tub, Free Wi-fi, Games Room, Pet-Friendly!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious 3 Bed Gite, Aude, Pool, Hot Tub, Free Wi-fi, Games Room, Pet-Friendly! located?
This family-friendly Arques vacation home is located in the mountains, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Château d'Arques, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Esperaza Hat Museum and Rennes-le-Château Church. Verdouble Gorges and Piano Museum are also within 20 mi (32 km).
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Spacious 3 Bed Gite, Aude, Pool, Hot Tub, Free Wi-fi, Games Room, Pet-Friendly! Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Really nice quiet location with friendly chickens and dogs. The fields you look across had horses in them, which we liked to watch from the patio. The gite really gave us the opportunity to unplug and socialise as a family.
Aileen and William kindly helped us organise horse riding, which the children really enjoyed and still talk about now.
Wow what a lovely little gem we found on home and away. The owners were very welcoming, friendly and full of information. The property was perfect in every way. Everything was easy to get too. Defo recommend. We didnt want to leave. So much to see and do. All information is in a folder so the owners took the stress out of you searching for things. We would love to go back but stay for a bit longer next time so we can do more. Thank you for letting us stay for christmas and happy new year to you all x
Michelle L.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Archival
8/10 Good
Ann B.
5 November 2014
Serenity
Chris and I spent a wonderful 4 night stay at William and Aideen's gite. We were able to tie in our stay with very reasonable flights on the much maligned Ryanair service.
Aideen and William are great hosts - flexible with costs and dates, very knowledgeable on their beautiful area of France. Future guests should pay particular attention to the magnificent iron gates to the front of the property - William has repaired and decorated them to perfection - they are a sight to behold as was William up his ladder during our stay!!
More improvements are planned - no doubt Grandad Vince will be involved with Cara, Meelah and Jess supervising. We shall return soon.
Très bon accueil de notre hôte avec le sourire. Disponible si besoin et néanmoins très discrète. Habitation conforme à notre attente avec un plus le SPA. La région est très sympa
Jacques
Je conseil ce gite agréable avec tout confort, petit déjeuné au top , très bien placé pour découvrir les châteaux cathares et la région.
Les propriétaires sont aux petits soins !
N'hésiter pas, il faut y aller faire un tour .
François
Nous avons passé un agréable séjour dans une maison très bien agencée vivre .Les propriétaires très sympas .Le repas proposé était très bien .Point de départ bien situé pour se diriger vers les sites à visiter.
Aideen ist eine sehr liebe und aufmerksame Vermieterin, wir haben uns sehr willkommen gefühlt und als wir das Haus betreten haben, gab es ein Willkommenskörbchen, worüber wir uns sehr gefreut haben! Nochmals vielen Dank dafür an Aideen! Das Haus der Vermieter ist gegenüber des Poolbereiches, sie haben zwei sehr liebe Hunde über dessen Besuch wir uns immer gefreut haben.:-) Sehr schöne Umgebung. Nur der Whirlpool könnte etwas wärmer sein. Nochmals vielen Dank für alles und ganz liebe Grüße an Aideen und ihre Familie
Fantastic base for exploring the area.
Day trip to Spain, canoeing, donkey walking all easy from here.
Lovely pool and decking area; very helpful and friendly hosts.
Highly recommend.
Paul W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Jean-Christophe M.
21 August 2018
Calme et reposant
Un gîte bien équipé avec terrasse privative très tranquille dans un village tranquille dans une région tranquille. La piscine et le jacuzzi sont super, seul bémol, ils pourraient être plus privatifs, le salon des hôtes donnant dessus. Ceux ci sont sympa et discrets, super vacances
Jean-Christophe M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine O.
13 August 2018
More than we could ever have wished for x
Fabulous setting, everything you could ever need was at our fingertips. Bill, Aideen and their two lovely daughters made it even more special. Lovely property in a lovely setting and lovely people on hand so helpful. We took our seven year old Triplets who want to go every year, ( not sure the owners would enjoy that)
Even a night with Bill and family and lots of French locals under the stars to celebrate his Birthday a very special end to a very special holiday.
Thanks for putting up with us all.
Lorraine O.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
rudy b.
29 July 2018
Na aanpassingwerken een 5* waard d
Mooi gelegen gite met zwenbad en jacuzzi, alles is aanwezig maar de 2 badkamers zijn aan vernieuwing toe
Ook airco in de slaapkamers is aan te raden, het kan er zeer warm worden.
Bill en zijn echtgenote zijn zeer vriendelijke mensen die altijd bereikbaar zijn voor een woordje uitleg of een helpende hand.
Prachtige streek maar auto is nodig voor al je uitstapjes
rudy b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Teresa V.
8 April 2018
Una casa acogedero con un entorno inmejorable.
Las instalaciones son muy apropiadas para familias con niños. La familia es encantadora. Muy recomendable.
Teresa V.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James M.
8 January 2018
Great find
A lovely gite in a quiet village, the gite has everything you could need and even a hot tub. Would recommend the stay. Owners very friendly and helpful
James M.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Victoria T.
6 November 2017
Lovely, relaxing family holiday
We stayed at the gite for a long weekend at the end of October with our two boys. There was plenty to keep them entertained, including table tennis, darts, bikes, a pool and a jacuzzi, although it was a bit cold to swim in the pool. We also had use of a tennis court nearby. Aideen and her husband were fantastic hosts. They were always available to answer our enquiries. The house was clean, warm and spacious, with a lovely barbecue area near the pool, which we made good use of. We'd definitely recommend staying with them.
Victoria T.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rajendra P.
17 October 2017
Lovely location with access to the great chateaux of the region
Well equipped git with an impressive cockerel keeping an eye on the premises.
Rajendra P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Matt D.
5 August 2017
Perfect location and gite to get away from it all.
Great location
Lovely hosts
Great gite in good condition
Great pool and hot tub with lots Tim interest young children (table tennis, darts, chickens, horses!)
Matt D.
Archival
8/10 Good
Jennie B.
27 August 2016
Pleasant and comfortable gite with friendly helpful owners on hand
We have recently returned from a week in Arques and had a lovely stay. The gite provided everything we needed, the pool provided hours of entertainment for our daughter along with the company of Bill and Aideen's lovely daughters. Plenty to see and explore in the local area or with a short drive you are at wonderful beaches and picturesque mountains.
Jennie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Henry R.
28 March 2016
Your choice
The gite is exactly as described and pictured, well equipped and spacious. Aideen and William are excellent hosts, friendly and helpful, although never intrusive. They know their area and their advice is well worth seeking. Their advice on routes and geography was better than our sat-nav on more than one occasion.
We called this review "Your choice" because there are so many places to see and explore in this 'Land of the Cathars', in addition to the facilities at the gite. We were there for only a week but we (both 70) got to the Med twice, visited the Cite at Carcassone, explored several of the local villages and towns and had some interesting drives through what William calls the foothills, taking in some spectacular views, including some towards the Pyrenees 'proper'. We want to return to enjoy Aideen's and William's excellent gite and hospitality again . We have already recommended both to our daughter and son-in-law and their family.
Henry R.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Michelle(Shelley) J.
10 May 2015
Idyllic
Myself, my partner, my daughter and her partner have just spent a week at this fantastic place. William and Aideen were very welcoming, friendly and the perfect hosts, always there when you need them without being intrusive. The gite itself was lovely, very spacious and well equipped. There is a lovely little patio outside the gite with table and chairs, this is where I sat first thing every morning with a cuppa listening to the birds morning chorus. Most of our evenings were also spent here, to either have a BBQ or just sit and chat with a glass or 2 of wine! Horse riding, mountain biking, white water rafting, kayaking are all in the area. There is just so much to see and do, the list is endless, unfortunately we didn't get to see and do everything so we will just have to go back!! If you are looking for an holiday with stunning scenery in an idyllic location with perfect hosts then this is the place to be. Thank You Willaim & Aideen, you were fab xx
Michelle(Shelley) J.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
29 September 2014
What a Dream
My husband and I and 2 friends stayed at Les Reves in early September. What a delightful time we had. The new owners couldn't do enough to make us feel welcome and the gite itself had everything we could possibly need. I only wish I had found this gite when the family were younger as the pool and nearby riding stables would have proved a magnet for our boys. In addition the Mediterranean coast with all its seaside attractions is only an hours drive away, so you can have the best of both worlds. We flew from Liverpool to Carcasonne with Ryanair which was a short journey both in the air and when we landed in France.- Keep up the good work Bill and Aideen an excellent holiday.Any availability for Christmas!!!