Holiday rentals with a fireplace in Riols

La Chataigne - family friendly gite with pool

Les Coumayres is a newly renovated 16th century farmhouse in the mountains, surrounded by lakes, hiking treks, old villages and stunning countryside. The house comprises the main family home and four self contained holiday homes. There is a heated swimming pool, children's adventure playground, tree house, play pond, large stone BBQ and many terraces. The owner lives on site. The house has a 30m long shaded south facing stone terrace with incredible views towards the Pyrenees.

Spacious apartment, access to pool

Stylish apartment in an elegant 'maison de maitre', a short walk from the centre of Olargues - one of the 'plus beaux villages' of France. Excellent restaurants locally. Bars, a bakery, butchers and general stores in the village. Cycle or walk on the voie verte, swim in the River Jaur under the famous Devil's Bridge or hike the stunning Gorges d'Heric. Spacious living room with TV and CD player. En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower. Well equipped kitchen. Fibre internet.

Nature and Relaxing Stay, Le Paillet awaits you!

In the heart of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park, in the Jaur valley, close to the PassaPaïs greenway and the Caroux massif, the "Paillet des Artistes" is a charming cottage renovated with taste and comfort. You will find here the calm away from the noises of the city... We welcome you all year round with a wood burning stove for winter! Nancy, professional masseuse (Shiatsu), also offers her services on site for a doubly relaxing stay! (subject to availability)

Cabin in the forest

In Cathar country, we offer you a life experience deep in the forest, in the mountains, where wildlife also shares the place... ideal for recharging your batteries far from the constraints and stress of city life. You will find in the chalet all the comforts, and Wi-Fi available. Cool in summer (possibility of snow in February). My guide book also offers you our various favorite activities to do or discover in our magnificent region.

At Federico and Pierre's: The straw house

Small 27 m2 house, perched among the trees in a quiet setting. To access it, you will need to walk on a path for 200 m up a steep hill. The house includes a living room with sofa bed, kitchen area, bedroom and bathroom with dry toilet. Breakfast not included but we offer homemade meals. Max power is 800W: check your devices before coming. We communicate exclusively via messaging/email, the phone does not get here.

Authentic and modern Martinoles cottages

You will be welcomed in the heart of nature preserved in an old sheepfold renovated into atypical accommodation. Upstairs is a large 70 m2 living room with a lounge, an equipped kitchen and a living room. Plus a toilet. On the ground floor, 3 bedrooms including a master suite, a bathroom and a separate toilet. Outside, you can enjoy a large naturally shaded terrace, garden furniture, plancha, and pétanque court.

Les Terrasses

Welcome to Les Terrasses: large house with 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, TV lounge, equipped kitchen. 80 m² terrace with view of the Black Mountain, jacuzzi, summer kitchen, barbecue. Petanque court by the river, garage, games room. Hiking, mountain biking, tourist sites (Carcassonne, Cabrespine chasm) nearby. Restaurant in the village. Ideal for a nature and relaxation holiday!

Quiet in a typical hamlet

On the mountainside between Espinouse and Caroux (400m above sea level), this typical peasant construction of 62 m², eco-restored in 2017, accommodates you in the heart of a very quiet hamlet. From the terrace, a superb view of the Avants-Monts invites you to enjoy outdoor activities. A walk in the forest is possible even outside the cottage!

The Old Dairy, cool and cosy in the Haut Languedoc

Our old stone dairy is comfortable and functional, cosy in winter and cool in summer. It sleeps six people in three rooms, two with double beds, the other with singles. There is a living room with a day-bed and wood burning stove, a kitchen, bathroom and a fantastic ‘terrace in the trees’ overlooking the valley.