Stunningly renovated farmhouse near Carcassonne

We were looking for a relaxing getaway with some friends and we certainly got it! As soon as we set foot in Carlipa and saw the stunning house, we knew we were going to experience the real, rural Southern France.

The house has a true 'home from home' feeling. It has been refurbished to an exceptionally high standard and has everything that you would wish for, as well as capturing those finer details such as tea, coffee and French red wine on arrival! With 6 adults and 3 children, we were concerned that there may not be enough space, but all the rooms are so spacious and it was really comfortable. Each of the rooms are decorated to capture the French style and feeling-it was a joy waking up every morning!

Added extras such as games for the children, bikes to explore the surrounding area and the inclusion of the pool meant that we were never bored when staying in the house. Plus the BBQ and outdoor seating area meant that we could really make the most of the al fresco dining.

A short walk from the house and you will find fields with beautiful sunflowers and amazing views! There's also a bakery for your essentials and Henri's bar-a place for the locals to relax and where you can practice your French!

The owners recommended that we were to hire a car. This enabled us to experience all the truly gorgeous places surrounding us-Carcassone old town with it's medieval castle and a breathtaking view when you first cast your eyes on it, Carcassone new town with it's bustling market, narrow cobbled streets and beautiful shops to explore, Limoux with it's amazing Canal du Midi views, Pennautier with it's charming stately home and gorgeous restaurant plus wine tasting at a small French house!

If you're looking for a slice of real French rural life, yet want to ensure that you have all the comforts of home then this is the place that you have to visit!

What a wonderful holiday.
An easy drive from the airport and what a delight when we arrived to find that the property was even nicer than the pictures suggested .. not often this happens !

A beautiful house - truly beautiful, in a gorgeous location. It has been renovated to an extremely high standard ... is extremely well equipped and very luxurious, very spacious and airy with more than plenty of room for me and my family... the only dilemma - which gorgeous room to have ... a very hard choice... all equally beautiful. We chose the fantastic room with the bath in it ... what a treat - bathing whilst looking up at the stars through the roof windows... very romantic! And then to wake everyone up in the morning a wonderful shower in the wet room. The children couldn't resist sharing in what could only be described as a bedroom bigger than some apartments... with its own sofa and mini snooker table.

The house was spotlessly clean and very well maintained .. all bedding and towels was fresh and clean and the outside area was an extension of hte house in so much as it was spotless too.

Having hired a car, we enjoyed exploring some of the local area, suggestions made by the owners .. this attention to detail was very helpful allowing us to confidently explore whilst finding our own way round.

Meal time - again a delight to be able to cook in such a wonderful kitchen - very conducive to cooking and chatting as everyone gathered round the large table ... then retired to the ample outside seating to complete a relaxing evening, sharing good food, chats and family games.

A truly lovely place - cant wait to go back.. I would definitely recommend to anyone...thank you

I stayed at this beautifully renovated house in April 2011 - The first suprise was the fantastic weather ! However this was nothing compaired to the stunning house and surroundings. Set in the most picturesque of settings the house is perfectly located for those wanting to relax in style - Look right you could see the snow capped mountains of the Pyrenees - look left and you see beautiful vineyards and miles and miles of beautiful and unsuspecting lakes and rivers -
The house itself catered for everything i could want - the pictures on the website whilst lovely do not do it justice when you actually see it for yourself. Simply gorgeous ! A fantastic pool and decked exterior allowed for great fun and shared time with my friends. The interior gave me the kitchen ive always wished for - big and open with a large dining table- some fun meals were had here ! My bedroom was very spacious and allowed for a very luxurious and relaxed feel -coupled with an excellent shower that blew of the early morning cobwebs setting me up to enjoy the day ahead ! Near by towns and villages allowed for great daily excursions - the market in Brahm a must for foodies ! - The salamis - YUM!!! The lakes were also a special memory for me - a must see to believe - my words could not do it justice - not to mention the delightful dog that adopted us rescuing our ball which was kicked a bit too enthusiastically into the middle of the lake ! Mirepoix is lovely and quaint and again worth a visit. All in all a wonderful week that allowed me to relax in luxury and take in the real France - thank you !