Gîte l'Erable in the heart of nature, Pays Cathare

Small, bright, 13th-century house with exposed stone for 2 people in an isolated hamlet near Cathar castles and beautiful swimming spots in the gorges. Absolute calm, nature, hiking. Private terrace with table and deckchairs. Fiber optic Wi-Fi internet access. Access to the hamlet via a 2.2 km unpaved road, passable at about 25 km/h by all vehicles. Access to the house is via a staircase with about 20 steps. Private parking. Ideal for unwinding. The space The gite de l 'Erable is a small exposed stone cottage that will appeal to nature lovers and lovers of authenticity and history. Indeed, the hamlet Le Carcassès was built in the Middle Ages with the stones of the castle "Castrum de Carcassesio" destroyed in the 13th century. It's a living environment where you'll encounter ants or other insects fortuitously. If you're lucky, you can also see at dusk, wild boars, foxes, or deer on the pathway as well as nozzles and vultures in the air. The gite de l 'Erable is a very bright little cottage. It has a view from the two east windows on the mountains and orchard. The other south window and front door have a view of the private terrace. There is no passage in front of the cottage. If you look behind the 2m high wooden panels that preserve your privacy, you can see the rest of the hamlet Le Carcassès, which does not belong to us. The neighbor's goats may occasionally be in the park located near the terrace. The mobile phone works best at the kitchen window and terrace, but it depends on the operators and you have the option to call via wifi (Watsap, Messenger). Internet access is high speed thanks to fiber optics. Please note there is no washing machine at the cottage. Your four-legged animals will enjoy the place, where they can walk in nature without the risk of being crushed. Here, no main road,no railway, or even plane that pass above the cottage. Access to the gite is via a communal unpaved road for 2.2km. It can be driven at about 20 km/h by all vehicles; but we do not recommend it to people who do not like unpaved roads. You can park at the bottom of the cottage, a parking space is reserved for you. Access to the cottage is via a private staircase without a handrail, with about 30 steps. Our concern is your complete satisfaction, so we do not recommend this place for people with low mobility and people looking for the paved and sanitized streets of our cities. Welcome to nature lovers who want to relax in the quiet of birdsong in a cottage that still has modern comforts, including fiber optic internet, and is located close to Cathar castles, beautiful swimming spots in the gorges, and hiking trails. See you soon in Cathar Country for the pleasure of connecting. Christelle & Laurent. Practical information: Cleaning is your responsibility. Please bring your 140 linens and towels. If it's not possible, you can rent them (please let us know in advance). Pet rate: €14/stay/pet. We do not charge a cleaning fee; this is your responsibility. Guest access An access map with photos will be provided after booking. You will easily find the house. Other things to note * Please bring your own linens (140 × 190) and towels. * If needed, bed linen and towels can be rented (please notify us before your arrival if possible): €14 for a double bed, €5 for a small and a large towel * Pets are welcome: 14 EUR per pet for the stay *We do not charge a cleaning fee, so cleaning is your responsibility. * Website for more information: Gite Erable Laroque de Fa. The barbecue is an electric barbecue to avoid any risk of fire, since you will be in the middle of nature. We are flexible about your arrival time, but if the cottage is rented just before you, it may not be ready until 3 pm at the latest. But, in general, it is possible to check in earlier. Contact us for more information.