Cottage in Le Bez

Looking for a real getaway in the forest for spring? Just 1.5 hours from Toulouse, Béziers, or Carcassonne, stop for a local break. Welcome to the Baliveau lodge, at Parenthèse en Forêt, warm and renovated cottage, in the heart of Sidobre (Tarn), between the Parc naturel régional du Haut-Languedoc, Montagne Noire and the Monts de Lacaune, come and spend a weekend or a few days. Terrace with fire pit. Ideal for 2 couples (2 bedrooms). WiFi. Covered parking + EV terminal. The space Baliveau is a carefully renovated, characterful cottage, designed to be simple, comfortable, and cozy, and particularly suitable for 2 couples, thanks to its 2 fully separate bedrooms. Sleeping accommodations (up to 4 guests maximum, including an infant): 1 bedroom with 160×200 bed 1 bedroom with 140×190 bed Beds are made on arrival and linens are provided. Living room: - Cozy living room - dining area - fully equipped kitchen - wood-burning stove for cocooning stays (main heating, wood included) Terrace & Outdoor: You can enjoy a private terrace (not enclosed) with: - Outdoor dining table - BBQ - brazier (new) Working remotely & network: The cottage is equipped with WiFi (fast and stable via fiber optics). 4G can be weak: it's also what makes it easy to disconnect here... while keeping a reliable connection in the accommodation. Kitchen & Amenities: The kitchen is equipped for easy cooking: oven, induction stovetop, fridge-freezer, Italian coffee maker, kettle, dishes, utensils... The basics of everyday life are provided to start your stay serenely. To stay true to the spirit of the place, there is no microwave and no coffee maker with pods. Here you can take the time to cook, and enjoy the time otherwise. Please note that there is no TV: we wanted to maintain the “forest retreat” vibe. Instead, you'll find books, board games… and even boots to enjoy nature, even when it rains (long live puddles!). Options (upon request): To make your stay even easier: - breakfast basket (€12/pers) - aperitif baskets (from €16/pers) - local products - In winter: vegetarian raclette basket (from €16/pers) Free baby kit (upon request): Traveling with a baby is already an organization! Here, we simplify your life and for a light stay we provide a complete baby kit free of charge, on request: - Umbrella bed + mattress - High chair - Transat - Cane stroller - Baby bathtub - Changing mat + towel - Safety gate - Booster seat - Bottle heater - Sleepy - Baby carrier for hiking - Various useful small accessories Nature & surroundings: Parenthèse en forêt is in the heart of a spectacular region: forests, Sidobre rocks, trails, clean air... It is an ideal base from which to explore the Tarn nature, hike, or simply enjoy a stay in the countryside. Values & spirit of the place: Parenthèse en Forêt is also a committed place: * sanitation by phyto-purification * energy production via photovoltaic panels * EV charging station on site to facilitate green stays * On-site waste sorting and composting * mostly organic and local products Pets (please read carefully): * Your pet is welcome (maximum 1 pet per accommodation). * We provide a basket, bowls, towels and a blanket. * It must be clean and non-destructive, * Must not be left alone in the accommodation * In the hamlet, your pet can be free only if it responds very well to the recall. Otherwise, for safety (and for other animals), a leash is essential. The property is not fenced, so your pet must remain under your supervision. Parking & electric vehicle: - 2 parking spaces in our covered parking lot on site - EV charging station, type 2, 7 KW (let us know when booking) Things to know: We have carefully renovated the Baliveau lodge. Please respect the place and the spirit of the hamlet: here, we come to rest, enjoy nature and live a simple, authentic and rejuvenating experience. Feel free to check out our other 2 lodges by clicking on my profile photo or: Canopy Lodge for 1 to 2 people - 1 bedroom - wood-burning stove - terrace on stilts - enclosed land: https://www.airbnb.fr/h/parentheseenforetcanopee and Hautbois Lodge for 1 to 5 people - 2 bedrooms - wood-burning stove - terrace on stilts with reading net: https://www.airbnb.fr/h/parentheseenforethautbois Guest access You will have the entire place and a private terrace that is not fenced. Please note that there are animals on site (dog, free-range cats as well as our goats and chickens in an enclosure). Other things to note * The Baliveau lodge is equipped with wifi but the 4G network is bad for all operators. * The place is not suitable for people in wheelchairs - there are stairs and the bedrooms are upstairs.