River Cottage

In the heart of the Montagne Noire, 25 minutes from Carcassonne, this first floor apartment is part of an old village house. It's quiet and well-equipped, and has a lovely riverside terrace. Two minutes away is the village grocery store, and there are good restaurants nearby in Roquefére (3km) and Lastours (7km). Your pet is welcome. The space The spacious open-plan living room, kitchen and dining area open onto a lovely terrace, with table and chairs, overlooking the Orbiel River. The kitchen has everything you need - a built-in oven and microwave, an induction hob, a fridge with a freezer compartment, a kettle, a toaster, a Senseo coffee machine and a good selection of cooking utensils, dishes, glasses, cutlery, etc. There is a comfortable L-shaped sofa and an armchair, a 43-inch Smart TV (internet only, no antenna), and a Bose Bluetooth speaker. The shower room includes a large walk-in shower, toilet and sink. The spacious bedroom has a queen-size bed (160 x 200 cm), a dresser and a living area with a sofa. If you book for more than two people, the second bed is the living room sofa, which opens to make a 140x190 cm bed. Bed linen, towels and dish towels are provided. For the cooler times of the year, we provide a modern and efficient 3 kW kerosene stove, as well as electric radiators in the living room and bedroom, and a fan heater in the bathroom. There is a washing machine on the ground floor, as well as a dryer for your laundry. Guest access The apartment is self-contained, on the first floor of the house. Guests also have access to the original kitchen on the ground floor, where the washing machine is located, and where there is plenty of space to store outdoor equipment - bicycles, strollers, etc. The owner uses the locked space on the ground floor as a storage area and may occasionally come to pick up or return items. Other things to note Please take note of the following before you book: -> Linens and towels are provided. -> The second bed is a sofa in the living room (see photos). So it's not as comfortable as a real bed and doesn't offer the same level of privacy as the bedroom. -> In cooler season, the main heater in the living room is an oil stove. It is modern, has an electronic control and has very little smell. We will fill it up when you arrive and, for a short trip, only one fill is usually enough. However, if you need to fill it out during your stay, you'll need to do so. It's not complicated at all and we'll provide instructions on that. -> There is a Senseo coffee machine, as well as a coffee maker and ground coffee. -> You can usually park your car near the house and you can always stop outside the front door to load or unload. However, in the summer, it may be necessary to park elsewhere in the village. I will provide you with a map showing the parking areas available. -> If the calendar shows it's available, it's available.