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Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside

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A heated pool
Smart TV, books
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lavelanet, Occitanie
  • Montsegur Castle
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Château de Montségur
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Lac de Montbel
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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About the area

Lavelanet

At this cottage, you'll be 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne and 11 km (6.9 mi) from Lac de Montbel. .Accommodation features a private pool, a washing machine and free WiFi. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. 2 bathrooms, a patio and a living room are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Montsegur Castle - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Château de Montségur - 16 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Lac de Montbel - 22 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Les Monts d'Olmes - 26 min drive - 22.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Camping la Régate - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Creamundo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Pizza Royale - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Woznica Jan-Marek - ‬12 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.

Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the 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

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski lift privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing 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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Solar energy

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

  • No pets allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside?

The closest beach to Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside is Plage de Montbel (10.8 km).

Does Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside have a pool?

Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside has a heated pool and a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.

What makes Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and private patios all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside.

Is Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside?

No, Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Beautiful 19th Century Cottage in Ariège in the countryside?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

19th Century Cottage in Ariege Countryside Reviews

8.8

Excellent

7.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sean R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely property, garden and pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

Liked: Cleanliness
After a warm welcome and Nice Communication by mail we enjoyed our stay in this little paradise surrounded by trees and some very intreeging wildlife. Especially the birds gave us ‘sound and vision’ that was really pleasant.Good equipped, clean, rustique, with an very nice pool, the estate gave us the rest and infrastructure we expect during our vacations.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

PAULA P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison conforme à l'annonce. Beaux espaces, très agréable (on s'y sent bien). Maison ancienne qui a une âme, un véritable havre de sérénité et dotée d'un extérieur et d'une piscine fantastiques! Excellent emplacement géographique pour la découverte de la région.Dans un souci d'amélioration à venir, il serait judicieux de prévoir un éclairage supplémentaire pour l'extérieur ainsi que le changement du couchage de la chambre principale. Et pour finir, une meilleure communication, voire la présence à notre arrivée des personnes qui gèrent la maison surtout pour le mécanisme de l'ouverture de la piscine.Sinon rien d'autre à ajouter sinon que notre séjour aux tournesols a été des plus reposant!Et merci encore pour vos petites attentions..Yannick et Paula
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolas B., Drôme, France

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour très reposant. La maison est vraiment au calme.Les points à améliorer:-Le ménage devrait être fait plus soigneusement.-Un robot dans la piscine serait un vrai plus pour nettoyer car beaucoup de feuilles ou d'épines de pin tombent dedans.-De la place dans les placards de la cuisine pour mettre la nourriture, il y a du rangement mais tout est plein.-L'entretien du jardin est fait mais il devrait être plus minutieux pour couper les orties et les ronces.-Le plus important, voir avec la mairie pour faire curer le fossé entre le jardin et la route, ou le traiter contre les moustiques car on se fait dévorer.Points positifs:-La literie est bonne-La TV a été changée par rapport aux photos du site-Logement spacieux-Le jardin est très agréable avec beaucoup d'arbres qui font de l'ombre.-La piscine-Le calme absolu-Le gérant est très réactifEn résumé: très bon séjour. Malgré quelques points à améliorer, cette location est très agréable. Je recommande vivement.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

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