8/10 Good
Victoria A.
10 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellently located pied de terre
The photos of this property don’t do it justice.The shower room was more spacious than expected and the ground floor yard, is a decent size and not overlooked, suntrapped with more than enough space to eat outside, sunbathe on the loungers and dry wet swimmers.
The property was extremely clean and had everything we needed with lots of storage space and power sockets. Huge benefit was the free and secure parking.
The location is outstanding, literally at the foot of the stunning medieval town. We walked up easily for dinner however if you wear heels, take flats, as the closest access point is via a fairly steep cobble path. Right opposite the apartment is a little grocer with almost everything you need and a tabac selling postcards and stamps.
It’s a short walk over the bridges into the new town which is equally delightful. Plenty of restaurants to choose from in Carcassonne.
We took a trip via hire car to the nearby Lac de Cavayere which is beautiful to walk aroud but we couldn't swim in it as global warming is taking affect :-( Very low water levels and rivers all dried up.
The host is extremely friendly but if you don't speak French, it will be very tricky and a bit stressful. There was no pre-arrival communication - I had to phone using my basic French to find out how to gain access to the property. There was no guide with tips such as where to leave the recycling and the linen for the bed wasn't found until check-out. Check the wardbrobe thoroughly.
Victoria A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024