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Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4)

This is a beautifully restored apartment on the top floor, where mellow character and lovely original features are allied to contemporary light and creature comforts. It is the ultimate getaway, with the lovely private peaceful sun terrace where you can sit and watch the sunset and views of St Vincent Cathedral in all its glory whilst enjoying an aperitif.
There is an open plan layout .The kitchen is fully equipped with all you need to create a gourmet meal (although the restaurants are plentiful in the vicinity) or just have a simple snack.
Following on from this is the comfortable lounge which extends onto the sun terrace. There is British_French TV avilable DVD player, music centre (including ipod docking station) and a range of books and magazines to enjoy.
There is a good sized double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and vanity unit with hairdryer supplied.
There is a modern twist to the bathroom with an ergonomic luxury power shower with body jets and and overhead spray
Les Bottes Cachees,(the hidden boots) Free pick up from the airport
Situated in the Bastide de St. Louis in the center of Carcassonne This 16th century house with original features and modern facilities, has separate secluded sun terraces. Carefully restored into separate apartments, with lots of original character. The perfect location to reach La Cite, Canal du Midi, cafes, restaurants and places of interest. Toulouse, Narbonne and the Mediterranean all within an hours reach.

Property manager

Richard Mallard

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles

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Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 5

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

About the neighborhood

Map
Occitanie, Carcassonne, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office - 6 min walk
  • Pont-Neuf de Carcassonne - 13 min walk
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 20 min walk
  • Château Comtal - 5 min drive
  • Narbonnaise Gate - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Carcassonne Station - 7 min walk
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Picnic Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Celt - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Blasco - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Longchamp - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Carnot - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4)?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4) located?

Located in Bastide Saint-Louis, this apartment building is steps from Auditorium - Ancienne Chapelle des Jesuites and St. Vincent Church. Place Carnot and Canal du Midi are also within 5 minutes. Carcassonne Station is 7 minutes by foot.

apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4) Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Champlain L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay in Carcassonne
We had a great time. Apartment very well located in the city. The view from the terrasse is beautiful Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely week in Carcassonne
Richard and Helen's place is a well appointed apartment with everything we needed for our stay. We ate out a couple of times but also made good use of the kitchen to prepare our own meals. Richard was always very responsive with answers to any questions that we had. Parking in the area sadly doesn't seem to be free anymore but we found the local underground car parks will sell a week long ticket for 20Euros which was very reasonable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central and lovely
Ideally would have preferred terrace straight off our apt but obv the bldg isn’t built like that It was all very clean and comfy Thanks both
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kalia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place but loud except for lovely church bells.
It was a lovely, well kept space. Just insanely loud on a hot night. Probably not always true, but was that one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maggie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Quiet except for the bells which I loved!
Great location. Quiet except for the bells which I loved! Be prepared for a narrow set of stairs but worth the trouble.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful apartment with balcony
Lovely apartment for 2 people. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. In a good quiet location within easy walking distance of restaurants and old city. The balcony is a great bit bus especially at breakfast time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super
Perfect location to visit beautiful carcasonne. Very quiet street..short walj to the main square . Owner very helpduk. Beautiful balcony to sit out on reallt made our stay. Would love to return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good central location - Very good customer service
Couple of minor issues when we arrived, dealt with very very quickly by the owner - can't fault the customer service! Nice clean apartment near the town centre on a quiet street. Lots of parking nearby. Lots to do in the area especially if you enjoy history and castles. Municipal lake nearby for swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G., Verwood UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Find
We were very pleased with this great small apartment which was in a perfect location. Easy to reach the canal, railway station and the main square with lots of restaurants. Also only a pleasant 20 minute stroll to the medieval city which is well worth a visit. We appeeciated the lovely balcony at the rear of the property overlooking greenery and the church and enjoyed the bottle of wine left by Richard the owner. Thank you Richard. The apartment was equipped with eveything you needed including a fan which was greatly appreciated as it was very hot during our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara V., Victoria, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
A good place to stay
We arrived early and were lucky to be able to check in before 4. Unfortunately, the check in was hurried and we did not get any information about the unit. Also, the stairs are very tight and steep so be careful with luggage. The apartment itself is a good size with a nice bed and extra pillows and quilts. The windows block out street noise well. The back patio is a real treat and the bells from the nearby church are delightful. Our biggest issue was that the internet was terrible. Richard was very quick to respond to our concerns but they were not resolved.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Glenda D., Sydney, australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Carcassone in Merlot
Such a very sweet place to stay - for one or two people - plenty of room - everything you want is there . Back terrace looking to St Vincent and it’s bells is fantastic . Kitchen /Bathroom very well equiped . 3 flights narrow stairs but it’s worth the climb .
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALASTAIR RANKEN

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Apartment
Really enjoyed our stay here. The apartment was immaculate through out. The terrace was a welcome bonus to relax after a day sight seeing with a glass or two! Raymond collected us from the airport and gave us information on Carcassonne which was very helpful. The apartment is in the centre of town, so handy for sight seeing and lots of restaurants nearby. We would certainly stay here again and recommend others to do so. Raymond and Julie are perfect hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice apartment in the Bastide!
Lovely apartment in the heart of Bastide. Parking was easy outside the apartment and there is also more free parking nearby. Raymond met us to check in and provided really useful information on local area. We really appreciated the bottle of wine, baguette and butter on arrival also! We slept on the sofa bed and my daughter took the bedroom - both comfy. Balcony is great bonus and there are good cooking facilities. We were there in the middle of a heat wave and it was warm but fans were provided which really helped. Great place and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brendan Cotter

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
Lovely apartment in the centre of town. Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Loved the terrace overlooking a wild garden and the church tower. The owners Raymond and his wife were extremely helpful and welcoming. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to relax and explore
Quick summary: Brilliant stay here. Terrace is just what was needed for evening wine and cool air. From initial correspondence with Raymond we were immediately at ease that our booking was going to go well. Raymond was helpful at each stage and very willing to answer questions or reply to emails, usually within an hour. Raymond arranged to meet us at the train station arrival and as good as his word, Raymond and Julie were there with bottles of cold water for us (it was a very hot day). We took a short walk (5minutes) to the apartment, with Raymond pointing out landmarks and other useful information for our stay. The apartment was on the top floor up the authentic spiral staircase, with some lovely featured such as beams and the much sought after terrace. We got a lot of information about our location, activities, places to eat etc. There is an excellent welcome folder and box of leaflets covering the local area and slightly further afield. Raymond and Julie were ery helpful with information about public transport and pointed out a number of locations on the map. There was a very welcome bottle of wine left for us, which did not make it past the first night. Flat is fully equipped for self-catering but you are less than a 5 minute walk away from the main square and many lovely places to sit and eat. The flat is not air conditioned but does have electric fans. When we were in the apartment we usually opened a kitchen window and the terrace doors which created a cool breeze that sorted temperature out - we visited on probably the hottest week of the year. The apartment is on a quiet street and the terrace overlooks a green and flowery garden (I'm told underneath this is a resident car park but you can't see it) and St Vincent's church tower which is lit up at night and is a lovely view. We visited primarily to see the Tour de France end a stage in Carcassonne and could not have had a better experience. Genuinely lovely place to stay in a great location with everything we needed. I'm sure the terrace alone could sell the place but Raymond and Julie are fantastic hosts that definitely look after their guests. 5 star rating is truly deserved and I hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Fabulous apartment in a great location. The host was most welcoming and picked us up at the airport before giving us a quick tour of Carcassone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient in Carcassonne
This apartment was an ideal base from which to explore Carcassonne's Cité and Bastide areas. The walled city was about a 20-minute stroll (longer if you were diverted by the shops). Within a very short walk was Place Carnot, containing some great looking places to eat, a small Carrefour supermarket and a wonderful fruit and vegetable market on Saturday. If you have a car there is on-street parking immediately opposite the apartment. You have to pay, using a nearby machine to obtain a ticket, but it's not expensive and Raymond can explain the easiest way to get the maximum time for your money without having to buy several tickets. We were in the apartment on the top floor of the building, accessed via a winding staircase, the last few steps of which at the top have a very narrow tread so care needs to be taken when going up or down. Once inside, it feels spacious because of the high ceilings and all rooms were in great condition, with comfortable furniture. The weather was cold during our visit but there are electric wall heaters in all rooms so we were always warm enough. The apartment has a useful balcony space which would be great for eating outside during warmer weather. The nearby bell tower of St Vincent's church, from which there is apparently a great view of the city, made its audible presence regularly felt but we didn't feel disturbed by the bells and they were silent through the night. Raymond's communication with us in the weeks and days before our trip was really useful and he was kind enough to meet us on arrival to help with luggage and familiarise us with all aspects of the apartment. He also gave us advice on the best sights to visit and places to eat, the details of which were on business cards and in the helpful welcome book. In conclusion, the apartment and its most welcoming host would make any visit to Carcassonne a genuine pleasure.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended!
Very well appointed, spacious, and filled with natural light. Convenient location, easy access to a supermarket, bakery, shops and restaurants. 15 minute pleasant walk to La Cité.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed our short in Carcassonne. Apartment very central with lots to see and do nearby. Would highly recommend this apartment to anyone thinking of visiting Carcassonne. It has everything you need including outside space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fhiona E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We really enjoyed our 4 days in Carcassonne. Raymond was kind enough to meet us at the airport and give us a short tour which was very much appreciated. The apartment was up very steep stairs which was fine for us but if you had any mobility problems, you would struggle. There is a lovely balcony overlooking trees and church at the back....we enjoyed having breakfast here. The street at the front (bedroom side) is very noisy but ear plugs sorted that out. The apartment is great, really authentic and rustic and easy walking distance to the old medieval city. We would really recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

stewart w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday in Carcassonne
Very nice apartment, good location for visiting the city. Comfortable and well equipped. Outside terrace a real bonus for a city apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tammy I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Thank you Raymond! He's a perfect host. The place was a good base for going around town and it was bright and clean. Good tips of where to go etc too!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gordon B.

A beautiful apartment.
This apartment has everything you could need. Very comfortable and has a charming sun tertace as a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roy P., Hamilton, NZ

Our week in Carcassonne
Great apartment. Close to everything. Raymond is an excellent host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

Excellent holiday property
We really enjoyed our stay in Raymond's apartment. Very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Breakfast each morning on the balcony listening to the nearby church bells was a particular treat. Only a couple of minutes walk from the centre of Carcassonne. Well equipped kitchen (except we couldn't locate a chopping board - maybe we missed it?). We made good use of the coffee machine. We certainly hope to return to Carcassonne and would have no hesitation in booking this apartment again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018