£4197 - £5292
(€4600 - €5800)
Per property per week
Maison de Maître, sleeps 30, 14 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Colin Hollidge
(Advertising since June 2018)
Tel: +44 (0) 7972299503
Tel 2: 0033 688571621
Tel 3: 07972299503
Please mention French Connections.
La Maison - a luxury large house in the heart of Languedoc (1 / 31)
Heated swimming pool - safety fencing & plunge pool, plenty of sun loungers (2 / 31)
Enjoy watching the night sky with a glass of local wine (3 / 31)
Ideal for weddings, blessings, big celebrations and family holidays (4 / 31)
Huge summer kitchen with everything you could need to have a good time (5 / 31)
You can book La Maison on a self catering or catering basis (6 / 31)
80m2 summer kitchen/dining room (7 / 31)
Book in our chef and sommelier or a drop off meal (8 / 31)
Large indoor entertaining spaces (9 / 31)
Fully equipped kitchen with large dinning room (10 / 31)
2 dishwashers in the main kitchen and one in the summer kitchen (11 / 31)
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Beautiful lounge with Smart TV, Sky and French TV (13 / 31)
3 storey stone staircase (14 / 31)
Beautiful stone staircase spanning three floors (15 / 31)
Unwind with a book or have a game of cards in the library (16 / 31)
16 bedrooms all individually designed bedrooms and ensuites (17 / 31)
Boutique bedrooms, mainly ensuite with Smart TV (18 / 31)
12 ensuite bathrooms and 1 toilet (19 / 31)
Bedroom 14 with a claw foot bath, SKY TV (20 / 31)
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Full-sized bar with fridge (22 / 31)
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2 x Master BBQs and 1 coal BBQ (24 / 31)
Full-sized pool table (25 / 31)
Ping pong (26 / 31)
Plenty of spaces to escape (27 / 31)
Perfect place to relax (28 / 31)
A secret garden oasis awaits you (29 / 31)
Perfect for groups of 15, 20 or 30 (30 / 31)
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- Traditional and luxurious manor house
- Boutique-style master bedrooms
- Large indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces
- Heated swimming pool, hot tub and splash pool
- Games room and large 70m2 home cinema with walk on well
- Dogs welcome - upon request
- Parking for 6 cars, plenty of free parking just opposite
- 3.4 miles from Carcassonne
- Carcassonne Castle, Canal du Midi and Lastours are nearby
Treat La Maison, this luxurious manor house in the beautiful Languedoc-Rousillon region, as your home-from-home. Nestled in a traditional French village with a weekly market, local restaurant and delicious fresh croissants right on the doorstep, there is also easy access to medieval castles, the Canal du Midi, the mythical Pyrenees and the cosmopolitan Mediterranean. Always rented on an exclusive use basis, the house can be booked for up to 15, 20, or 30 guests and includes a fine array of indulgent features such as a large covered entertainment space perfect for Al-fresco dining, a fantastic cinema room for fun evening entertainment, heating pools and a hot tub.
Having been lovingly restored and elegantly decorated with original artwork and ceramics, this wonderful house offers generously proportioned rooms within, perfect for large groups to socialise, celebrate and relax together, as well as intimate spaces to enjoy some time out if and when needed. Period features and contemporary amenities abound with 16 en-suite bedrooms sleeping up to 30 guests in pure comfort. Marble fireplaces and original tiled floors can be found in most of these unique rooms, and those lucky enough to stay in one of the 5 boutique bedrooms can enjoy extra beautiful surroundings. The two master bedrooms also have Smart TV’s with UK channels and Netflix.
Overlooking the landscaped gardens, the lounge is a perfect spot to chat long into the night with a bottle of good, local French wine, numerous DVDs, games and gadgets to amuse - there is also a smart TV with French and English channels and Netflix and a library where you can enjoy reading a novel or learning more about the local area. A cinema room in the cellar is adorned with soft blankets to snuggle under for cosy movie nights, or you can pull up a stool in the bar and sip a cocktail before dinner while others get competitive with a game of table football. If you decide to dine in, a sleek kitchen makes cooking family feasts a dream, which can be enjoyed around the vast dining table, seating up to 30 guests. Alternatively, get the BBQs sizzling outside and sit down to al fresco suppers in the summer kitchen/diner. There is a chef and sommelier who can come in and prepare, serve and clean away meals on either a breakfast, half board, full board or for any evening you don’t fancy cooking. They also offer a drop off service as well. On request, additional extras can be arranged including massage and beauty treatments, private chauffeur and daily maid service.
Outside, the garden feels like a secret oasis with a large, private heated swimming pool, soothing hot tub and a couple of hammocks where you can truly unwind after a busy day wandering around the local region. Enjoy an outdoor drink, on a balmy evening in their covered gardens between May and September. There is also the option of cycle hire, so you can explore the abundance of trails and walks right from the door, and plentiful guidebooks available in the property too. This is a fantastic place to tailor a unique escape and it offers you the very best in lavish family holidays, big celebrations, weddings and corporate events - full of good food, relaxation and precious memories.
There is plenty of space to meet as a group or get away from it all to have a bit of downtime and space if and when needed. There are 3 huge entertainment areas, 3 dishwashers, 4 fridges, the outside barn area has everything you need including a large hot tub, full-sized pool table, darts, two bbq's (one coal and two gas master range BBQs), summer kitchen with dishwasher, sink and fridge/freezer. Plenty of lighting. Inside the house there is a large dining room with an L-shaped table which can comfortably accommodate 30 diners as well as a large indoor entertainment space with dance floor, full sized bar, Cinema area with Smart TV and top of the range sound system where you can play your tracks from Spotify or chose music from the large choice of CD's with the large independent speaker unit.
The house is very child friendly offering plenty of facilities for children including two high chairs, 2 x booster seats, child's chair, baby bath/changing mat, plastic bowls, plates, spoons, cups, 4 baby cots, baby pen, baby pool, swing ball, table football, board games, books swings, swing ball, ping pong and petanque. The swimming pool has security fencing and gates and the nearby established trees offer plenty of shade. There are also plenty of books, board games, children's games and DVD's to enjoy.
Just a few of the many highlights of a visit to ‘La Maison’ are:
Private heated pool with baby pool and hot tub
Beautifully restored mansion with original floors, fireplaces and features combined with modern mod cons such as en-suite bathrooms.
16 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms/en-suites, plus WC and roll top bath with linens, and bathroom towels provided at no extra cost. Five bedrooms with SKY TV
Children's equipment as listed above.
Large indoor and outdoor entertainment areas including 70m2 barn with summer kitchen, hot tub & 2 BBQ's. Large dining room with plenty of space for up to 28 to eat comfortably. Large indoor entertainment space with 4K Smart TV, 4K DVD player (with DVD's) Denon Home cinema, SKY TV free channels, use of Netflix, dance floor, full-sized bar and walk on well.
Personal Chef, Chauffeur or daily Maid service can be made available, also possible to book for breakfast, half board and full board
Enjoy life as a local - a traditional French friendly village with stores including a butcher, baker, grocery (10% off when staying at La Maison) and a restaurant/bar all within walking distance.
Bedroom 16 - 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 1 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, 1 Cot, Adjoining room with bunk beds, bed 2. SKY TV
Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed, Bunk beds
Bedroom 3 - 1 Large Double Bed, SKY TV
Bedroom 4 - 2 Single Bed, SKY TV
Bedroom 5 - 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 6 - 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 7 - 1 Double Bed, TV/Kitchen
Bedroom 15 - 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 9 - 1 Single Bed, Adjoining bedroom 8
Bedroom 10 - 1 Double Bed, Adjoining room 11 - possible to add an extra single bed
Bedroom 11 - 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed, off bedroom 10
Bedroom 12 - 1 Double Bed and 1 single bed
Bedroom 13 - 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed, Suitable for disabled, but please ask before booking
Bedroom 14 - 1 Double Bed, with roll top bath
Bedroom 8 - 1 Double Bed, Adjoining room 9
It is also possible to add two single beds with bedding for an additional €20 per bed
La Maison is situated in a village just 10 minutes from the historical city of Carcassonne described recently by Lonely Planet as "Perched on a rocky hilltop and bristling with zigzag battlements, stout walls and spiky turrets, the fortified city of Carcassonne looks like something out of a children’s storybook when it's seen from afar. A Unesco World Heritage Site since 1997, it’s most people’s idea of the perfect medieval castle", and between the Black Mountains, to the North, where there are pine forests, and mountain villages with Alpine houses, and then to the South are the Pyrenees, usually snow-capped. There is also bike hire nearby, so if you enjoy cycling, where it's possible to cycle along the World Unesco Canal du Midi from the house or in the nearby village of Aragon where there are over 400km of marked mountain bike trails. If you fancy something a bit more sedate then the quaint town of Trebes is a good place to cycle to, as they have a whole host of good restaurants and bars - but it's always harder to cycle back!
There are two swimming lakes close to the house, where you can try your hand at aqua skiing, tree adventure park, boating, crazy golf, inflatable water games/park, enjoy a walk around the 6km of paths or just have a swim and relax on one of the beaches. If you fancy a day at the coast then the Mediterranean is about 40 mins by car, and there are some great beaches to visit such as Gruissan where you can enjoy a day on the beach, a lovely meal in the old town and a trip around the old chalets. For the more energetic there is a water park nearby, the chance to ride on an inflatable or hire a canoe or kayak. Collioure is about an hour away, an artist village, perched on a hillside, tumbling down to the coast. Barcelona is also about 3 hours drive from the house.
Aude is steeped with history and there is La Cité of Carcassonne to visit nearby (about 10 mins by car), Lastours, 7 Cathar Castles perched up high on the hillside, with the award-winning restaurant, Le Puits de Tresor. There is an abundance of Medieval villages such as the beautiful city of Mirepoix, with Monstegur located nearby - the last Cathar strong holding, with its amazing views. It can also be enjoyable to go up in a ski lift to the top of the Pyrenees at any time of year as the views can be spectacular.
There are also two renowned caves to visit, Grotte de Limousis and Cabresprine which have only been discovered in the past 20 years and are a fantastic way to see some of the earth's wonders.
If you are a bit of a foody you won't be disappointed as there are some fantastic local restaurants - La Bergerie just 10 mins by car in the Village of Aragon, La Barbacane in the Castle, Epicurie, 5 minutes by car, the list is endless. We can provide a more detailed list.
For people looking for adventure, there are plenty of places to white water rafting, canyoning, canoeing, and lots of other water sports. As well as horse riding, golf and plenty of places to hike. In winter guests can take a visit to the Black Mountains for sledding or the Pyrenees for snowboarding or skiing.
Rennes Les Bains is also close by, there is a thermal spring, which has a great walk around the village, and you could combine a trip there to Rennes le Chateau - perched high up on a hill - Dan Brown's, Da Vinci Code, was said to have been inspired by the village, a great mystery where they think the priest found some hidden treasure, as he suddenly came into great wealth, and it is said that he left a secret code with clues to where he has hidden the rest, the views are stunning, as they reach out over the foothills of the Pyrenees.
The house is based in between several different wine regions; Villegailhenc is in the Cabardes region, and then a short drive you have the Minervois region (our favourite), then the Corbieres region lies to the south of Carcassonne, and throughout the region there are quite a few others to choose from, and you will be able to do wine tasting, if you wish. There is also a local cave where you can sample the local wine and buy by the litre with the casks we have provided at the house.
There are some great local markets including Carcassonne market each Saturday, soak up the buzz of the market from one of the many bars located around the main square where you can enjoy having fresh seafood tapas, a drink or a meal.
Aude is one of the most diverse regions in France, it is also very rustic, and it has remained largely unspoiled by the modern world. Visitors will be able to enjoy an authentic French experience by visiting this area you can no longer enjoy in many of the more internationally known resorts.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: In The Village
Nearest supermarket: In The Village
Nearest market: In The Village
Nearest pharmacy: In The Village
Nearest bar: In The Village
Tourist information: Carcassonne
Carcassonne on the map
Property 170700 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to La Maison
The nearest airport is Carcassonne a small but perfectly formed airport with around 4 flights per day, and only 10-15 minutes from the property.
Ryanair fly into Carcassonne from:
- London Stansted
- East Midlands
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Manchester
- Brussels
- Dublin
- Cork
- Porto
Other nearby airports are:
- Toulouse - 1 hr
- Perpignan - 1 hr 10 hours
- Beziers - 1 1/2 hours
- Montpellier 1/45 hours
- Barcellona 3 hours
Road access is along A61 - traveling by road is usually very pleasurable in France.
The nearest train station is Carcassonne, and by taxi costs around 18 euros.
Access options
Airport pickup available, Taxi from airport, Taxi from train station
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Carcassonne [CCF]
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An amazing place to stay in the South of France. Great facilities, lovely rooms, lots of stuff to do both at La Maison and the beautiful surrounding areas. We had a group of 28 of family and friends for 50th birthday celebrations and had a fantastic week. Our favourite bit was the basement bar where much dancing and fun was had. I would highly recommend Marcel, La Maison's sommelier, for some special wine tasting and food. La Maison is a special place for a special holiday and celebration.Guest rating:
Can not think of one single fault. The accommodation is perfect for large groups adults and children. The outdoor heated pool was great and the hot tub was an extra treat. I can highly recommend Petra the in-house chef and her husband Marcel for the wine tasting tours. Colin and Mel the owners were very approachable always at the end of the phone and full of information.Guest rating:
| Property type | Maison de Maître (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 12 |
| Bedrooms |
3 single bedroom(s) 10 double bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) 2 additional bed(s) 4 cot(s) |
| Occupancy | 30 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Pets welcomed |
| Linen | All bedding and towels are included, and pool towels are included in July and August |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Freezer, Fridge, Cooker, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Tumble dryer, Washing machine, Gas hob, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Range cooker |
| Internal facilities | Air conditioning, CD player, DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Hi-fi system, Internet access (broadband), Owner not on site, TV, VCR, Video games, Wood burning fire or stove, Fans in rooms, Electric heaters, Hairdryer, Board Games, Games console, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, MP3 Player, Hot Tub, Tea/Coffee making facilities |
| External facilities | Garden, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Tennis Court, Hot Tub, Courtyard |
| Activities nearby | Adventure park, Archery, Badminton, Billiards, Bird Watching, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Canyoning, Caving, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Museums, Paragliding, Riverside activities, Rock climbing, Sailing, Shopping, Skiing, Surfing, Tennis, Tree adventure park, Walking, Water skiing, Wind Surfing, Wine tasting, Wine touring |
Changeover day: Friday
Last updated on: 28th August 2020
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
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| 28 August 2020 – 30 October 2020 |
€4600 Per property per week
(£4197 / $5386) |
| 23 December 2020 – 08 January 2021 |
€5800 Per property per week
(£5292 / $6791) |
Additional price notes
Please note that these prices are for up to 28 people. Please enquire for prices up to 15 or 20. Peak prices, August are for up to 30 people only. Local taxes of 1.54 per guest per six nights in payable locally for all over 18's. Electricity at usage between October and January.