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Charming cottage with large pool, garden & views of Pyrénées, near Carcassonne Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Does Charming cottage with large pool, garden & views of Pyrénées, near Carcassonne have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Q: Is Charming cottage with large pool, garden & views of Pyrénées, near Carcassonne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Charming cottage with large pool, garden & views of Pyrénées, near Carcassonne located?

This family-friendly Montazels cottage is located in the mountains, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Rennes-le-Château Church, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Abbey of Alet-les-Bains and Château d'Arques. The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth and Lac de Montbel are also within 20 mi (32 km). Couiza-Montazels Station is 17 minutes by foot and Esperaza Station is 22 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Jul 18, 2024

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

Delightful

We had a wonderful time in this very pretty and comfortable property. Nice to be able to walk to the local restaurants and shops. But plenty of peace and quiet. Thanks very much.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Aug 7, 2023

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

Family Holiday with Teens

Perfect mix of rustic charm and mod cons. Very quiet and private pool area with extra outdoor towels, good parasol and comfy loungers. Useful extra touches like amazing BBQ, sharp knives, bluetooth speaker, mosquito supplies, etc.. Short walk to Esperaza, which is a friendly town with some good bars and restaurants. Thank you 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Katya P.

Aug 26, 2025

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

A lovely, well-equipped cottage in a tranquil location. Our children adored the pool, and the property felt very private and peaceful. Although the location information provided by VRBO was slightly inaccurate (Carcassonne is a 45-minute drive away, not a 14-minute walk!), we had everything we needed in the nearby villages. The only downside of our stay was that we arrived during a heatwave, and this made it very difficult to stay comfortable unless we were in the pool! If the windows were open at all in the morning or evening, we would all immediately get bitten by mosquitoes, but when they were closed, it was roasting inside. I think we were just very unlucky with the weather (35 temperatures for much of the stay), but this is worth knowing if you are visiting in the summer.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan M.

Aug 21, 2025

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

A lovely property, great location for exploring the local area. The pool was amazing, especially as the weather was so hot! 45 min drive to Carcassonne rather than the walking distance listed on VRBO otherwise listing was accurate with everything needed for a great stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea M.

Oct 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The rustic cottage is in a peaceful, rural location. The adjacent train line was decommissioned in 2017. Excellent communication with the host, comprehensive checking instructions.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn T.

Sep 30, 2018

Relaxing break

This lovely cottage was perfect for a relaxing week away. Delightful garden with plenty of room to sit out and enjoy the sun. Quiet location but within easy reach of local shops. I would recommend this cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Christine P.

Sep 27, 2025

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

Rooms were in very poor condition. The master bedroom had no bed linen, looked like old sheets and throws to use. Twin room had a quilts but no covers. Bed settee had no quilt and no covers. No bath towels. Record player didn’t work and the the dishwasher failed on the last day Advertising is indicated that it was 14 minutes walk to Carcassonne but it was a 45 drive, so useless for our intention to explore the citte

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie W.

Sep 25, 2023

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

Charmantes Ferienhaus in ruhiger Lage

Sehr ruhig gelegenes Haus, das von innen größer ist, als es von außen wirkt. Die Einrichtung trifft einen schönen Mittelweg zwischen Moderne und französischem Charme. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Alles, was man braucht, ist vorhanden. Der Pool ist wunderbar und fast nicht einsehbar. Die Lage in Montazels ist sehr ruhig und das benachbarten Esperaza bietet alles für den täglichen Bedarf. Und die Pyrenäen, aber auch Carcassonne sind nicht weit. Der Vermieter, den wir leider nicht persönlich kennenlernen konnten, war immer erreichbar und sehr bemüht, den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten. Merci beaucoup pour cette magnifique semaine !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

jack m.

Jun 25, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

pas mal

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graham K., Bridgwater

Sep 25, 2020

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

A great holiday

Excellent in all respects

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

andré r.

Oct 2, 2019

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Maison charmante

A quelques détails près, excellent point de départ pour des promenades et visites dans les Pyrénées.

10/10 Excellent

Jacky T.

Sep 16, 2019

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

Lovely cottage in beautiful setting.

A lovely cottage in a quiet village location. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and cosy lounge. A good sized sunny garden with comfy loungers. A great area for walking, canoeing, historic castles and towns ... cycling for the very fit as it's quite hilly. Spectacular landscape at the base of the Pyrenees, still very green even mid September. Owners have been helpful and prompt to respond to email.

Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Geneviève T.

Jul 28, 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour au railway cottage

Nous avons passé une excellente semaine de visites dans la région. De nombreux sites sont facilement accessibles à partir du cottage, bien que Carcassonne-même en soit un peu éloigné. Le cottage est très agréable, cosy et très bien équipé. Environnement très calme tout en étant proche des magasins et des voies de circulation. Nous avons peu utilisé le jardin vu que nous étions en période de canicule et les ventilateurs dans les chambres ont été fort appréciés. Bref, ce fut un séjour bien sympathique. Recommandé!

8/10 Good

Hannah H.

Jul 1, 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

We loved our stay, the cottage is beautiful, well equipped and very cosy! The garden is lovely and we had a great time eating outside. We definitely recommend staying here, there's many beautiful villages surrounding the area and it is great for a peaceful countryside retreat. The only issue was that the BBQ was dirty and therefore we didn't use it, but this didn't spoil our trip! :-)

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Iain W.

Aug 22, 2018

Quiet, restful and convenient, clean and compact.

We spent two very enjoyable weeks in this cottage. It is small , but very convenient for the two us us. The accommodation was clean, with a bright spacious lounge and good kitchen, equipped with all we needed. Everything worked as intended. The area was new to us but we found it easy to get around and saw lots of nice country and all the tourist stuff we wanted. It was very quiet but there are convenient shops, markets and wine outlets. the garden is smaller than some, but is sunny and well laid out. We did not meet the owners but spoke to them by phone and e-mail and found them attentive, helpful and friendly. The only, minor negative is the welcome pack, which needs updating to reflect some changes (trains no longer run past the railway cottage). We would thoroughly recommend this property.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric S.

Jul 31, 2018

Magnifique endroit calme et confortable

Le Railway Cottage de Montazel est l'endroit parfait pour passer des vacances paisibles en famille ou en couple. La maison, impeccablement tenue est très agréable et complètement équipée tout en gardant un cachet rustique. Nous avons passé deux semaines formidables à nous balader dans tout le département et au-delà. Le jardin et la terrasse sont deux endroits idéaux pour lire, se relaxer et prendre apéritif ou repas. Nous conseillons tout de même de s'y rendre avec un véhicule car toutes les choses à voir et à visiter dans la région sont à certaines distances et les transports en commun ne sont pas légion. Parmi les choses à ne pas manquer : Esperaza et ses marchés, son musée des dinosaures, le resto Paysan en face de l'Intermarché. Le Lac de Quillan, le village de Renne-le-Château, Carcassonne, Limoux et ses caveaux ... La vallée de l'Aude et ses gorges ... Bref, un très beau cottage dans une très belle région. Et comme d'autres avis l'ont déjà mentionné, il ne manque qu'une piscine pour que l'on soit très proche du paradis :) De plus, les propriétaires sont très agréables et font le maximum avec leur gérante locale pour répondre à toute demandes ou envies des résidents ... Bref, à recommander +++ Encore merci pour cette belle parenthèse dans ce superbe cadre. Fred et sa famille

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alexa G.

Nov 20, 2017

Adorable cottage au calme

Nous avons passé 5 jours fin octobre dans cet adorable cottage. Il est très bien situé, au calme tout en étant proche des commodités (supermarché, boulangerie). Pour ceux qui se posent la question, la voie ferrée passe juste à côté de la maison mais les trois ou quatre trains qui passent dans la journée ne sont absolument pas dérangeants. Les enfants ont même trouvé cela plutôt amusant... La météo étant très clémente, nous avons pu profiter du jardin et de la terrasse pour déjeuner, et même pour dîner. L'intérieur du cottage est très agréable, les pièces sont lumineuses et nous n'avons absolument rien à redire sur la propreté. La cuisine dispose de tous les équipements nécessaires pour pouvoir se cuisiner de bons petits plats avec les produits locaux. Les hôtes sont très gentils, à l'écoute et plein de délicates attentions. Quelques semaines avant notre arrivée, nous avons reçu un pdf explicatif contenant toutes les informations nécessaires pour une arrivée et une installation sans encombres. La clé étant disponible dans un coffre à l'entrée, nous avons pu arriver assez tard le premier jour sans nous soucier de "déranger" quelqu'un pour récupérer la clé. C'est très appréciable... La région de la vallée de l'Aude est magnifique à l'automne et nous avons pu la découvrir avec plaisir. Nous recommandons vraiment ce lieu reposant et chaleureux. Un grand merci à Fabien et Ben de nous avoir permis de passer de très bonnes vacances dans leur joli cottage.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Helen R., England

Jul 1, 2017

Peaceful and relaxed holiday cottage and location

We had a lovely week at The Railway Cottage. It is well equipped and has plenty of character. The cottage is located a 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk from Esperaza which has plenty of facilities including a good small supermarket, a few boulangerie and cafes. The Sunday market was worth a visit for fresh provisions and Intermarche is very close. And try the Malbec from Anne de Joyeuse, delicious. It was very peaceful relaxing on the terrace, listening to the birds and spotting the very infrequent trains. The garden is crying out for a pool but that may be a consideration for the future. There is a good circular walk up Chemin de Brimort if you like to get in a bit of a daily walk and there are possibilities for longer ones. The whole area is beautiful and changes as you head south towards the mountains. There is plenty to do in the area locally or a little further afield. If you have kids definitely visit the Dinosaur Musee as it is much bigger and more impressive than expected. A most enjoyable stay and relaxed place to be.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elley S.

Oct 23, 2016

Gorgeous cottage in a great location

Stayed at this cottage for 1 week. Before arriving the owners sent an information pack which was incredibly useful and meant when we arrived at the cottage we could settle in easily and comfortably. The cottage itself was spotlessly clean - each room felt warm and comforting. The location of the cottage was great as it was in a more secluded area (very peaceful) but within walking distance of bars, resturants and shops. Within the cottage was an info pack which contained leaflets of things to do within the surrounding areas which meant that each day we were spoiled for choice with activities! One evening we were slightly cold so asked the owners about heating and the next day the property maneger had put radiators within the bedrooms! Great location, lovely owners, warm and welcoming property- would definitely recommend any of my friends to stay here!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Patrick M.

Sep 6, 2016

Une vue imprenable depuis le jardin

Une maison très agréable où il ne manque que la piscine. L'aude offre des paysages magnifiques (les terres rouges ou Nebias) et les chateaux cathares de Peyretpertuse et de Puivert proposent des expériences époustouflantes. Sans oublier des centaines de chemins de randonnée, pour tous les goûts ! Courrez vois Rennes le château que l'on aperçoit depuis la partie supérieure du jardin où il fait bon musarder et regarder les étoiles filantes.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kathryn W.

Sep 5, 2016

Magical Area

I spent a lovely week here with a friend in June/July, and we have both been itching to go back ever since. What you cannot see from the photographs is the wonderful view of Rennes le Chateau, that sits on top of the distant foothills. The garden is not overlooked, so you will not be disturbed while you sip your wine and enjoy the scenery. And talking of wine, there is a brilliant winery just 10 minutes walk up the road, Anne le Joyeuse, where Rose and Red can be bought at bargain prices by the litre. Even without a car it was fine to get around using the 1 Euro train or Bus that takes you up and down the Aude Valley. The cottage is cool in the height of summer, and has a well stocked kitchen, with everything that you can possibly need. Would happily recommend it to anyone wanting to explore this magical region.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liz F.

Jul 18, 2016

Delightful, comfortable cottage in beautiful area

Lovely, comfortable cottage located in a beautiful part of France. The cottage has everything required for an enjoyable stay. The garden is large and well equipped with dining table, chairs, sun loungers and BBQ and several fruit trees. We had many meals al fresco and enjoyed the garden hugely. It is fully enclosed so therefore ideal for children. The region is beautiful, with some lovely historic towns and villages within driving distance and fantastic lake and many rivers in which you are able to swim. Highly recommended.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mado B.

Jun 23, 2016

séjour reposant et découverte de la région

la maison est claire et chaleureuse, idéale pour s'y reposer et y séjourner avec une famille de 4 personnes, la terrasse avec vue sur le jardin est idéale pour l'apéritif ou un barbecue entre amis. On peut aller au village à pied pour faire quelques courses ou le marché très animé et bien achalandé. La région est très jolie avec de belles ballades à faire!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Marc A.

Jun 3, 2016

Séjour agréable à montazel

La maison est tres confortable, le quartier est tres calme et idéal pour se reposer : on y dors très bien et c'est tellement agréable le reveil avec le chant des oiseaux. A deux pas de l'aude, tres belle région et la visite des chateaux Cathares fera de votre séjour un moment inoubliable.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

Feb 23, 2016

Lovely cosy cottage

We stayed in this lovely cottage during the half-term holiday to explore the ski resorts in the region. The cottage is cosy and family-friendly and really makes you feel at home. There is plenty of room for a family of four with the 2 bedrooms, the large sunny kitchen and the comfy lounge with its warm wood-burner ideal to sip a drink after a day's skiing! The shops are within close walking distance and we discovered some great local restaurants during the week. Even in late February you can sit outside for an aperitif and admire the. view from the large garden so we can't wait to come back some time in the summer!

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