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Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne

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A heated pool
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Map
Rivel, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationPuivert Lake6 min drive
  • Popular LocationPuivert Castle8 min drive
  • Popular LocationLac de Montbel20 min drive
  • AirportCarcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)79 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.

Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne

Escape to this wonderful 2 bedroom villa, a perfect family getaway. Enjoy space and quality in this "home from home" environment. It is set in a secluded small hamlet of 6 houses which is in walking distance from Puivert down a leafy lane with spectacular views of a Cathar castle. There are two acres of gardens adjacent to the villa as well as ten acres of meadow and woodland great for nature lovers.
The pool area is surrounded by meadows and woodland making a perfect spot to relax in the sun listening to the bees and watching the butterflies and humming hawk moths. The saline 10 x 5 metre pool is great for swimming as it is much kinder to skin, the pool has steps for easy access, a ledge around the edge as well as a separate shallow children’s pool. The pool is only shared with us the owners so there is plenty of space for you to enjoy this wonderful space.
The kitchen is spacious and well equipped with a large fridge/freezer, cooker and double sink, everything for the budding gourmet. There are two lovely bedrooms; the main bedroom has a king-size bed with an ensuite bathroom that has both a bath and a separate shower. The second bedroom has twin beds and a shower room. Quality bed linen and towels are provided. The kitchen/dining room has a log burner and the living area has a flat screen TV, there is WIFI, DVD player, CD and IPOD player as well as a small library area with lots of books and DVD’s for your use. The dining area seats 4 very comfortably, in the summer season enjoy eating alfresco on the terrace directly outside the bifold doors of the living area. The terrace is partly covered so you can enjoy alfresco eating not matter what the weather.
We are sorry but due to the steps the property is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Property manager

Kim and Duncan Ward

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Non smoking in the house

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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 there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • 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 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 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
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Rivel

Located in Rivel, this villa is in a rural area. Lac de Montbel and Gorges de la Frau reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Musee des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and Ax-Bonascre Gondola. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Puivert Lake - 6 min drive
  • Puivert Castle - 8 min drive
  • Château Chalabre - 12 min drive
  • Lac de Montbel - 20 min drive
  • Montsegur Castle - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Esperaza Station - 24 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hôtel de France - 10 min drive
  • Camping la Régate - 23 min drive
  • Le-Tresor - 15 min drive
  • Le Moulin de l'Eveque - 7 min drive
  • Palais Cathare - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous Villa With Use of Private Heated Pool South Of Carcassonne located?

This family-friendly Rivel villa is located in a rural location, 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Puivert Castle, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lac de Montbel and Château Chalabre. Musee des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Puivert Villa
Fab 10 days holiday in beautiful villa in Puivert. Kim and Duncan (villa owners) were very easy to deal with and helped with places to go/ restaurants in the local area etc. Villa was perfect and shared pool very inviting. Would have no reservations in recommending this villa’
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely secluded spot
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hameau de Mouche this summer. Kim and Duncan are fantastic hosts, checked us in with plenty of info about the property, and available for help and advise during our stay but also leaving us the space to enjoy our holiday. The house is beautifully appointed and the outside space fantastic too. Thank you Kim & Duncan
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parkers
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the farmhouse. The family loved the beautiful pool which had the bonus of being Salt water. The house had everything we needed for a family of 6. The only negative was that one of the bedrooms did not have a window, luckily my son and his wife did not mind. It was rather more isolated than the photos suggested but we had a very relaxing time.

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
An absolute pleasure!
Kim and Duncan are wonderful hosts and we were very fortunate to stay in their beautiful home. Everything is as listed and we wanted for nothing. A wonderful location , walking distance to a lovely swimming lake. Local restaurants, bar, a night market by the lake and White water rafting. Thank you so much.. Simon& Ali
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house for a family holiday
We were a family of 7 and all fell in love with this house. Kim and Duncan were absolutely lovely, giving good advice and left us many extras which were much appreciated. The Hameau De Mouche is quite isolated, perfect for a good relaxing break. We were there for the UK Spring Bank Holiday week which found some places including restaurants still closed. The pool area, table tennis room both excellent as is the BBQ area which we found most useful even when wet. Restricted WiFi is a disappointment to modern families. Ella the dog was a delightful companion for the week whilst we were outside.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Fantastic place, lovely couple, perfectly positioned
This is a fantastic place to spend your holidays. The buildings, surroundings, heated pool, facilities provided etc., are all top class. Each of the bedrooms is individually, subtly themed, 2 have ensuites, all are amply sized. There’s a fantastic upstairs seating are to relax and read. The farm house living area is beautifully laid out and decorated with many personal touches. There is an extensive library of holiday reads, DVDs and board games. The kitchen is a delight to cook in and the dishwasher makes such a difference - so much so, we ate in most nights... bringing me to the outside BBQ eating area... a wonderful area with a living ivy curtain giving it nice secluded feel. The other outside area - by the heated pool - is a great spot for lunch and drinks are always cold, thanks to the fridge. The pool itself is glorious, perfectly warm! The location couldn’t be better - loads to see and do in all directions within 30 minutes. Go further afield and you’ve Carcassonne (~1 hr), Perpignan (~1.5hrs) {if you like good wines go visit “Domaine Treloare”, you won’t be disappointed}, and of course Barcelona is only 3-4 hours away!! Finally, Kim and Duncan made sure our stay was perfect. Very available to answer any questions, or provide assistance. A delight to get to know them. We will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Magnifique sejour en campagne dans une tres belle propriete
Nous avons passe une semaine tres relaxante en famille dans cette belle propriete. La maison est decoree avec beaucoup de gout et a tout le necessaire pour se sentir chez soi. Avec ses 4 salles de bain et 4 chambres (plus un grenier amenage), une cuisine toute equipee, un salon avec coin tele, une spacieuse salle a manger ouverte et un grand jardin avec piscine et pataugeoire, elle etait tres confortable pour un grand groupe comme le notre. Les hotes sont tres accueillants et a votre dispositon pour suggerer des chemins de randonnee et activites diverses. Le lac et le village de Puivert, accessibles a pied, permettent de varier les plaisirs meme si notre plus grand bonheur etait de nous relaxer autour de la piscine. Il y a aussi les chateaux Cathares a visiter, ainsi qu'une myriade d'autres excursions possibles. Allez-y les yeux fermes, vous ne le regretterez pas! Nous pensons y retourner l'annee prochaine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joe Barker

Gorgeous property in great location
We were lucky enough to stay at this property for a week. The house is immaculate, the kitchen really well equipped and the pool and gardens are lovely. We barely ventured out but those who did enjoyed the local markets and the excellent cycling all around. Kim, Duncan and Ella the dog are great hosts, very friendly, helpful and good to talk to. Cannot recommend this property highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Louise E.

Lovely house and pool in a tranquil setting
We had two wonderful weeks staying in this country property with a stunning pool. The property feels very homely and is extremely well equipped. The poolside is perfect for relaxing - we loved the hammock, outdoor eating area and plenty of shady spots to escape the heat. Our children adored playing with Ella the friendly sheepdog who was a highlight of the holiday. The location is excellent for exploring and we particularly enjoyed visiting Mirepoix and the beautiful rolling forested hills of the region. Thank you for being lovely hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian B.

Delightful -- perfect house, pool, owners
Wonderful holiday place, Kim and Duncan really kind and helpful. Just perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017