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The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

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.

The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House

Whether it's your base for exploring the ruins of Cathar Castles, walking through beautiful nature, strolling the battlements of the medieval La Cité of Carcassonne, cruising along the Canal du Midi on a barge or sampling the beautiful wines of the region – the Cathar Cottage is your perfect home away from home!

The Cottage is located in the village of Pennautier which is found 5 minutes drive North of beautiful Carcassonne. Pennautier has been known as such since 1781, however its history wends it's way back through the Middle Ages and Roman Occupation into pre-history.

The Cathar Cottage is an attached village house on 3 floors. The ground floor consists of the entrance, kitchen and dining area, along with a full bathroom. The first floor comprises the Master Bedroom, Sitting Room, Terrace and second toilet. The second bedroom is contained on the second floor - please note there are fairly steep steps to the second floor which would not be suitable for older persons or very young children. The Cottage has free Wi-Fi.

Pennautier has all the basic services within walking distance, including a newsagent, grocery store, bakeries, butcher, cafe, pizza restaurant, pharmacy, and doctor. The Chateau de Pennautier is on the edge of the village (2 min walk from the Cottage) and dates back to 1620 - a wonderful place to engage in a bit of 'wine tourism'!. Parking is available within meters of the house.


Keywords: French, village, intimate, historic, services, shops

Property manager

The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Steep stairs to top floor

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
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 USD 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

Vrbo Property
The Cathar Cottage Pennautier Lovely Traditional Village House

About the neighborhood

Map
Pennautier, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Château Comtal - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Narbonnaise Gate - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Aude Gate - 10 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Carcassonne Station - 10 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Buffet d'Asie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Jardin de l'Estagnol - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Château de Pennautier - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Printemps d'Asie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House located?

Situated in Pennautier, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Écluse d'Herminis, Musée du Blason - Vitrail, and Canal du Midi. Auditorium - Ancienne Chapelle des Jesuites and Parc du Père Noël are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Close to major sites like Carcassonne and the beach at Narbonne. Loved walking to the bakery every morning for our baguette and croissants! Worked well for family of four. The stairs to the upstairs bedroom were very steep so probably not suitable for very young children. Loved the stone walls and the character of the home!

10/10

Cathar Cottage is a sweet and cosy little home, tucked up a narrow winding lane. It is conveniently close to Carcassonne, but far enough away to be peaceful. Our time was measured out by nearby church bells ringing the hours. Our hosts communicated regularly from when we booked, offering suggestions and advice. They ensured there were provisions on hand, in case of holiday shop closures, as well as heating the place before we arrived. A wonderful home with fabulous hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

village étonnant avec des rues TRÈS étroites. merveilleuse ville historique. installations très limitées (bars, cafés, etc.). merveilleux hébergement rustique. un deuxième ventilateur serait utile
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Very easy check-in & out; accurate description of lodging.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10

Bien dans l'ensemble, La rue est un peu étroite, nous n'avons pas osé y aller en voiture. Le défaut majeur est que c'est assez sombre et rustique.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10

Très bien
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10

Cottage agréable et bipied aménagée

8/10

Bien localizado, pueblo tranquilo y agradable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10

overall we enjoyed our holiday in pennautier,but only one bed made up and I didn't want to share with my daughter, we left message with local agents but never received a reply. we wanted to use public transport but would advise visitors to use own transport. I think maybe we were a little early in the season, and it was a local holiday in this area. small supermarket open when we arrived on Saturday 27th april ,were told they would be open again on Monday but did not open again until Thursday, the rustique bar/café only did food if they had enough customers, but were very helpful friendly. great meal at winery restaurant. did lots of walking. Aragon worth a visit. thankyou for the wine which we enjoyed, another reason to drive, would have liked to bring some home with us. Helen
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10

Spacious and clean space. We felt very relaxed and comfortable. The property is well stocked with the little things one needs at a pinch. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and absolutely would recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

6/10

Locaux un peu sombre, manque d équipements cuisine et un peu spartiate. Maison bien située dans village agréable à proximité immédiate de Carcassonne.

10/10

Wir haben uns in den beiden Nächten dort sehr wohl gefühlt, alles sehr liebevoll eingerichtet, das kleine Häuschen ist ein Erlebnis. Vielen Dank auch an die Vermieter, alles war hervorragend organisiert.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10

clean comfortable accommodation in good location with excellent hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10

Es una casa restaurada con mucho encanto, las escaleras para subir son un poco empinadas, pero hasta eso le da su estilo particular. Sin grandes lujos, pero se está muy cómodo. Lo único es que no había televisor, pero estando en una zona tan preciosa no hay tiempo para eso, no fué un problema. El pueblo es pequeño pero su gente muy amable. A la llegada nos encontramos un regalo de bienvenida!!. Repetiría sin dudarlo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

10/12/2017 Una casita cerca de Carcassonne muy agradable y calentita con todos los utensilios en la cocina y baño, hemos estado dos noches muy agradables y con un gran detalle del anfitrión encontrarnos las estufas encendidas y una botella de vino . La única pega es el tramo del último piso que es un poco incomodo. Gracias por todo.Eduardo.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

We enjoyed our stay at this quaint little town house, which is well equipped from top to bottom. The stairs were quite steep and we both felt that older residents may suffer trying to get up and down. Whilst we really enjoyed our stay the lack of access to an outdoor space proved claustrophobic and as such we spent most of our time out and about. That said I suspected there was limited access to an outside seating area prior to our visit so I blame myself in this respect. It was spotlessly clean with a superb shower and constant hot water, you could not ask for more at the price
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

I stayed at Cathar Cottage with my wife and children, aged 7 and 4, for a week at the end of August. This is a wonderful traditional French house, and the photos on the site do not do it justice. Pennautier is a lovely French village with a butcher, 2 boulangeries, a mini market, a tabac and one bar. We loved going to the boulangerie every morning and for a drink at the bar in the evening. Everyone we met in the village was very friendly, and always fussed over the kids which was really nice. Be prepared to speak French in the village, as many people don't speak english! Again, we saw this as a plus as our son has just started French at school. The village is 10 minutes from Carcassonne and a great base for exploring the region. My one piece of advice is do not take your vehicle down the Rue Victor Hugo to the front of the house. The street is horrifically narrow at the bottom and we scratched our wing mirror on the hire car. Park at the top or bottom of the street in the parking bays on the main road - we never had a problem getting parked and it is a short walk to the house. While we were there a light broke for the bathroom which I reported one morning. We went out for the day and when we returned it had been fixed which was fantastic. We had a fantastic experience at Cathar Cottage, a real feeling of being in real France, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Confortable, typique nous avons aimé.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Endroit très agréable et calme. À recommander.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

I would 100% come back. We felt welcomed. We felt at home. It was fun exploring. We enjoyed shopping and cooking for ourselves.I wish we had stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Fuimos en familia y nos lo pasamos muy bien Visitando la zona. Gracias por todo! Muy recomendable!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Un bonheur de séjourner dans cette maison. Village charmant à 2 pas de la cité de Carcassonne Une maison parfaite, pleine de charme avec tout l'équipement nécessaire pour un bon séjour Merci !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Really well equipped cottage with comfy beds, good wifi, plenty of towels, good shower etc. Just what we wanted. Parking was justt at the top of the street in proper marked spaces. Great location to walk to 2 bakers, a butchers and small supermarket with really chatty friendly locals. Lovely arrival bottle of wine from the neighbouring vineyard and soft drink each for the kids. There's a lovely playground in the village too for the children. Carcasonne and Narbonne Plage were our favourite days out. Many thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Casa con encanto,todo perfecto, tranquilidad,limpieza,seriedad,itensilios,completa para pareja +dos hijos, el unico handicap,las escaleras del segundo piso, el cual para hijos pequeños un poco complicada,devido a su inclinacion,por lo demas un encanto,si vuelvo por la zona seguro que repito,el tema del parking,si que la calle es estrecha,pero hay mucho parking en la zona,tambien es ideal ya que "LA CITI" en un dia esta mas que visitada, ideal por la noche devido a su iluminacion,y desde esta residencia tienes imfinidad de posibilidades de visitar el entorno de los pueblos cercanos, muy buena comunicacion. pueblo muy tranquilo,y la casa muy acojedora. f:izquierdo st.vicenç de montalt abril/2017
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Logement agreable avec tout confort et bien chaufé, ou l'on peut arrivé a n'importe quel moment grace a la porte a code. Hôtes qui repondent rapidement et très serviable. Merci
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2016