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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Dining
DVD player, books

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, Écluse d'Herminis
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪10 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 Musée du Blason - Vitrail. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Écluse d'Herminis - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Theatre Jean-Alary - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Château Comtal - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trib's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Jardin de l'Estagnol - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Saquette by fred du Bristol - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buffet d'Asie - ‬5 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.

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 Cité 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, Theatre Jean Deschamps, and Aude Gate. You'll also find Canal du Midi and Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

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.

Is The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House good for couples?

With a stay at this historic cottage, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each accommodation plus kitchens and mountain views in some.

Are there hot tubs at The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House ?

No, there isn't a spa tub 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.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms 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.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House ?

Yes, every accommodation at The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House comes with a deck with some featuring mountain views.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Myriam J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great visit!

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Confortable, typique nous avons aimé.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carina D., Guelph

Clean, cozy. Had everything we needed

I would 100% come back. We felt welcomed. We felt at home. It was fun exploring. We enjoyed shopping and cooking for ourselves.I wish we had stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joanna L.

Lovely cottage, great location

Really well equipped cottage with comfy beds, good wifi, plenty of towels, good shower etc. Just what we wanted. Parking was justt at the top of the street in proper marked spaces. Great location to walk to 2 bakers, a butchers and small supermarket with really chatty friendly locals. Lovely arrival bottle of wine from the neighbouring vineyard and soft drink each for the kids. There's a lovely playground in the village too for the children. Carcasonne and Narbonne Plage were our favourite days out. Many thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Stéphane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Logement très calme et très propre. Beaucoup de marches et la chaleur dans la chambre du haut est insoutenable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROLLANDT f.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent séjour
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benoît H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bien accueilli dans ce lieu chaleureux et bien pensé.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ravi du séjour au cottage cathare

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié ce gîte, son côté typique, son emplacement, tout était parfait
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabien A., Pernes les Fontaines

Liked: Cleanliness

Séjour au top

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pennautier

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

8/10 Good

Guillaume P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bien mais rue étroite

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

8/10 Good

Olivier D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Très bien

Très bien
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Martine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maison au calme et très bien située.

Cottage agréable et bipied aménagée

8/10 Good

MARIA EUGENIA C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Una casa típica, antigua y muy limpia

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Tomas C.

Sehr gemütliches Häuschen in der Nähe Carcassonnes

Wir haben uns in den beiden Nächten dort sehr wohl gefühlt, alles sehr liebevoll eingerichtet, das kleine Häuschen ist ein Erlebnis. Vielen Dank auch an die Vermieter, alles war hervorragend organisiert.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

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 está muy cómodo. Lo único es que no había televisor, pero estando en una zona tan preciosa no hay tiempo para eso, no fué un problema. El pueblo es pequeño pero su gente muy amable. A la llegada nos encontramos un regalo de bienvenida!!. Repetiría sin dudarlo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Eduardo d., Barcelona

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 anfitrión encontrarnos las estufas encendidas y una botella de vino . La única pega es el tramo del último piso que es un poco incomodo. Gracias por todo.Eduardo.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017