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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Pennautier, Occitanie
  • Place, Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office
    â€Ș10 min drive‬
  • Place, Place Carnot
    â€Ș10 min drive‬
  • Place, Maison des Memoires
    â€Ș10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    â€Ș11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pennautier

This cottage places you within a few miles (5 km) of Écluse d'Herminis and MusĂ©e du Blason - Vitrail. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Écluse d'Herminis - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Parc du PĂšre NoĂ«l - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Place Carnot - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Maison des Memoires - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Carcassonne Station - 10 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘSubway - ‬6 min drive
  • â€ȘLe Jardin de l'Estagnol - ‬6 min drive
  • â€ȘKyriad Carcassonne Ouest - La CitĂ© - ‬6 min drive
  • â€ȘLe Salvaza - ‬7 min drive
  • â€ȘTrib's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House

Whether it's your base for exploring the ruins of Cathar Castles, walking through beautiful nature, strolling the battlements of the medieval La CitĂ© of Carcassonne, cruising along the Canal du Midi on a barge or sampling the beautiful wines of the region – the Cathar Cottage is your perfect home away from home!

The Cottage is located in the village of Pennautier which is found 5 minutes drive North of beautiful Carcassonne. Pennautier has been known as such since 1781, however its history wends it's way back through the Middle Ages and Roman Occupation into pre-history.

The Cathar Cottage is an attached village house on 3 floors. The ground floor consists of the entrance, kitchen and dining area, along with a full bathroom. The first floor comprises the Master Bedroom, Sitting Room, Terrace and second toilet. The second bedroom is contained on the second floor - please note there are fairly steep steps to the second floor which would not be suitable for older persons or very young children. The Cottage has free Wi-Fi.

Pennautier has all the basic services within walking distance, including a newsagent, grocery store, bakeries, butcher, cafe, pizza restaurant, pharmacy, and doctor. The Chateau de Pennautier is on the edge of the village (2 min walk from the Cottage) and dates back to 1620 - a wonderful place to engage in a bit of 'wine tourism'!. Parking is available within meters of the house.


Keywords: French, village, intimate, historic, services, shops
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Please Note:Stairs to the top floor are very steep

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed USD 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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The Cathar Cottage Pennautier Lovely Traditional Village House

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Pennautier, close to Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office, Place Carnot, and Theatre Jean Deschamps. You'll also find Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne and Aude Gate within a short drive.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare), which is 4.2 mi away (10 minutes by car). Another top airport is Castres (DCM-Mazamet), which is around 21.3 mi away.

The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myriam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit!

Very easy check-in & out; accurate description of lodging.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful village and spot

The owners were very communicative and helpful. It was easy to reach them and get suggestions and help. This was a cozy home and a highlight of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Cheryl W.

Cottage with character

Close to major sites like Carcassonne and the beach at Narbonne. Loved walking to the bakery every morning for our baguette and croissants! Worked well for family of four. The stairs to the upstairs bedroom were very steep so probably not suitable for very young children. Loved the stone walls and the character of the home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Cathar Cottage

Cathar Cottage is a sweet and cosy little home, tucked up a narrow winding lane. It is conveniently close to Carcassonne, but far enough away to be peaceful. Our time was measured out by nearby church bells ringing the hours. Our hosts communicated regularly from when we booked, offering suggestions and advice. They ensured there were provisions on hand, in case of holiday shop closures, as well as heating the place before we arrived. A wonderful home with fabulous hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stéphane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Logement trĂšs calme et trĂšs propre. Beaucoup de marches et la chaleur dans la chambre du haut est insoutenable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROLLANDT f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent séjour
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BenoĂźt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
TrÚs bien accueilli dans ce lieu chaleureux et bien pensé.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ravi du séjour au cottage cathare

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié ce gßte, son cÎté typique, son emplacement, tout était parfait
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabien A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SĂ©jour au top

séjour au calme. Parfait!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pennautier

village étonnant avec des rues TRÈS étroites. merveilleuse ville historique. installations trÚs limitées (bars, cafés, etc.). merveilleux hébergement rustique. un deuxiÚme ventilateur serait utile
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Guillaume P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bien mais rue Ă©troite

Bien dans l'ensemble, La rue est un peu étroite, nous n'avons pas osé y aller en voiture. Le défaut majeur est que c'est assez sombre et rustique.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Olivier D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

TrĂšs bien

TrĂšs bien
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Martine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison au calme et trÚs bien située.

Cottage agréable et bipied aménagée
Verified

8/10 Good

MARIA EUGENIA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Una casa tĂ­pica, antigua y muy limpia

Bien localizado, pueblo tranquilo y agradable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

helen a.

interesting property

overall we enjoyed our holiday in pennautier,but only one bed made up and I didn't want to share with my daughter, we left message with local agents but never received a reply. we wanted to use public transport but would advise visitors to use own transport. I think maybe we were a little early in the season, and it was a local holiday in this area. small supermarket open when we arrived on Saturday 27th april ,were told they would be open again on Monday but did not open again until Thursday, the rustique bar/café only did food if they had enough customers, but were very helpful friendly. great meal at winery restaurant. did lots of walking. Aragon worth a visit. thankyou for the wine which we enjoyed, another reason to drive, would have liked to bring some home with us. Helen
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa B.

The town was beautiful and the locals were very friendly and helpful

Spacious and clean space. We felt very relaxed and comfortable. The property is well stocked with the little things one needs at a pinch. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and absolutely would recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

jean luc c.

Correct

Locaux un peu sombre, manque d équipements cuisine et un peu spartiate. Maison bien située dans village agréable à proximité immédiate de Carcassonne.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tomas C.

Sehr gemĂŒtliches HĂ€uschen in der NĂ€he Carcassonnes

Wir haben uns in den beiden NĂ€chten dort sehr wohl gefĂŒhlt, alles sehr liebevoll eingerichtet, das kleine HĂ€uschen ist ein Erlebnis. Vielen Dank auch an die Vermieter, alles war hervorragend organisiert.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aniruddha C.

clean comfortable accommodation in good location with excellent hosts

clean comfortable accommodation in good location with excellent hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

José Ignacio L.

Casa con estilo propio, restaurada con mucho encanto.

Es una casa restaurada con mucho encanto, las escaleras para subir son un poco empinadas, pero hasta eso le da su estilo particular. Sin grandes lujos, pero se estĂĄ muy cĂłmodo. Lo Ășnico es que no habĂ­a televisor, pero estando en una zona tan preciosa no hay tiempo para eso, no fuĂ© un problema. El pueblo es pequeño pero su gente muy amable. A la llegada nos encontramos un regalo de bienvenida!!. RepetirĂ­a sin dudarlo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Eduardo d.

Casita bien acondicionada y tranquila a 15 minutos de la City

10/12/2017 Una casita cerca de Carcassonne muy agradable y calentita con todos los utensilios en la cocina y baño, hemos estado dos noches muy agradables y con un gran detalle del anfitriĂłn encontrarnos las estufas encendidas y una botella de vino . La Ășnica pega es el tramo del Ășltimo piso que es un poco incomodo. Gracias por todo.Eduardo.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Gregor H.

Quaint little town house

We enjoyed our stay at this quaint little town house, which is well equipped from top to bottom. The stairs were quite steep and we both felt that older residents may suffer trying to get up and down. Whilst we really enjoyed our stay the lack of access to an outdoor space proved claustrophobic and as such we spent most of our time out and about. That said I suspected there was limited access to an outside seating area prior to our visit so I blame myself in this respect. It was spotlessly clean with a superb shower and constant hot water, you could not ask for more at the price
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN T.

Fantastic traditional house in lovely village

I stayed at Cathar Cottage with my wife and children, aged 7 and 4, for a week at the end of August. This is a wonderful traditional French house, and the photos on the site do not do it justice. Pennautier is a lovely French village with a butcher, 2 boulangeries, a mini market, a tabac and one bar. We loved going to the boulangerie every morning and for a drink at the bar in the evening. Everyone we met in the village was very friendly, and always fussed over the kids which was really nice. Be prepared to speak French in the village, as many people don't speak english! Again, we saw this as a plus as our son has just started French at school. The village is 10 minutes from Carcassonne and a great base for exploring the region. My one piece of advice is do not take your vehicle down the Rue Victor Hugo to the front of the house. The street is horrifically narrow at the bottom and we scratched our wing mirror on the hire car. Park at the top or bottom of the street in the parking bays on the main road - we never had a problem getting parked and it is a short walk to the house. While we were there a light broke for the bathroom which I reported one morning. We went out for the day and when we returned it had been fixed which was fantastic. We had a fantastic experience at Cathar Cottage, a real feeling of being in real France, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Confortable, typique nous avons aimé.

Confortable, typique nous avons aimé.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Karine R.

Super!

Endroit trĂšs agrĂ©able et calme. À recommander.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017