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Quiet, Comfortable Retreat Among Hills And Vineyards. Great Walks, Great Wines

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4646 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Cucugnan, Occitanie
  • Château de Queribus
    1 min walk
  • Corley William
    1 min walk
  • Millas Station
    47 min drive
  • Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.)
    41 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Cucugnan

Located in Cucugnan, this apartment is in the mountains, a 1-minute drive from Château de Queribus and 5 minutes from Château de Quéribus. .This apartment is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Domaine du Grand Arc and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Verdouble Gorges.

What's nearby

  • Château de Queribus - 1 min walk
  • Château de Quéribus - 5 min drive
  • Château de Peyrepertuse - 13 min drive
  • Mas Amiel - 17 min drive
  • Galamus Gorges - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Millas Station - 47 min drive
  • Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar du Vigneron - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Donjon de Peyrepertuse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Les Maitres de Mon Moulin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Table du Curé - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restocave le Pichenouille - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quiet, Comfortable Retreat Among Hills And Vineyards. Great Walks, Great Wines

This comfortable holiday flat (60 m²) (one bedroom, sleeps four = 2 doubles), with its little patio garden,has central heating and air conditioning and wifi. It lies in the old village of Cucugnan in a valley between two ridges crowned with two of the famous Cathar castles. Its Mediterranean climate is ideal for vines and the main local activity is wine making. The villages here have their own wine "caves", where you can taste the local wines, some of which are from rare grape types unique to this region. The official Cathar Castle footpath comes througn Cucugnan (there is even a fell-runners' marathon in May). Cycling, Quad biking, horse-riding and para-penting are available here. Carcassonne, Narbonne and Perpignan are in easy reach, even Barcelona (one hour by new TGV from Perpignan.) Rennes-le-Chateau (in Da Vinci Code) is nearby. The village is tiny, but contains three good restaurants and one of the best organic bakeries in France. But most memorable are the thousand-year-old fortresses, the wild scenery and the breath-taking views.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property manager

Claire Campbell

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 646 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Quiet, Comfortable Retreat Among Hills And Vineyards. Great Walks, Great Wines Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlie L.

A lovely appartment in a pretty village offering all you could want for a fantastic holiday
What a delightful time we spent in Claire's appartment in Cucugnan! It is clean, well equipped and very comfortable with a small garden where we sat sipping local wine each evening. Nothing was too much trouble for Claire (She lives above.) and she was not only very welcoming (offering us glasses of her favourite wines accompanied by delicious snacks and home-made savoury tart) but provided us with a 'starter-pack' of basic food essentials. She was also an endless source of local knowledge and useful information. The village, which hugs a hill, with a windmill on top, has a choice of three restaurants and a couple of bars that offer a range of delicious food; a grocery store/post office; a bakery (producing artisanal bread), a few small pottery/craft studios; several little souvenir shops, a winery and a honey producer. There is everything you need on site so sorties to bigger towns are not necessary to buy supplies and gifts. We came home laden with local wine,and honey, colourful bowls and home-made soap. The surrounding countryside is magnificent with stunning views from the village. We walked for miles every day; swam in the cool, clear rivers and did our cultural bit when we visited Queribus and Peyrepertuse Chateaux perched on the top of rocky outcrops nearby. There are weekly markets on different days in surrounding towns and 'vide grenier' events, too. In fact, there was so much to do, that we ended up reading a lot less than usual! To top everything, the weather was superb. We wanted for nothing and we highly recommend both the place and the appartment for a blissful break. Thank you Claire for looking after us so well.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katharine A.

Charming and comfortable apartment in a fascinating and beautiful village
We had a truly wonderful stay in Cucugnan. The village is charming and the area brimming over with history, interesting walks and fascinating places to discover. Tips and local knowledge provided by Claire, the owner, made our holiday even more enjoyable. We would highly recommend not only the area but Cucugnan and this apartment in particular. A memorable week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Great stay
Claire is a wonderful host; she met us at the door, and spent time showing us the site, and serving us wine and local information. The small flat is on two levels below the main living area in her house, and has a fully equipped kitchen, shower/bath, separate bedroom. Functional internet. Good heating throughout for our spring stay. The village itself is really quite lovely: fairly busy, boasts a trio of restaurants, a bar, an artisanal boulangerie and a winery, and is an easy trip to several Cathar castles and other day hikes. We had a very nice visit! Thanks, Claire :)
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Graham A.

the apartment was very nice and fairly comfortable
location was fantastic and the views outstanding a unique place to stay
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

True village living!
A great place to base yourself in the area. The two castles in the valley both well worth the visit. A great host and a well presented place to stay in an amazing little hilltop town. Thanks very much.

10/10 Excellent

Anna Livia M.

Great place for relaxing and sight seeing
We recently spent five days here and would highly recommend it as a base for exploring the stunning countryside and historic sites nearby, in particular the Cathar castles. The approach to Cucugnan is very dramatic coming from the south, as there is a steep climb up towards Queribus (the nearest castle, built on a vertiginously high rock), then a descent towards the village, which sits above vineyards. On arrival we found the flat (it's actually on two levels) to be very clean, comfortable and well-equipped, and the owner had thoughtfully bought some fresh supplies for us, besides what was in the store cupboard, including milk, butter and delicious bread from Cucugnan's famous bakery, next to the windmill. She also invited us in for a drink so we could sample a couple of the wines drunk as aperitifs locally, and told us some more about the village and what to look out for. The bedroom, which is on the lower level, opened onto a small terraced garden overlooking the beautiful landscape. Cucugnan is a very pretty village, not overly busy in early July, with three restaurants, all good but one in particular served real gourmet food and we would recommend eating there at least once as a not overly expensive treat. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to go back one day to see more of this fascinating part of France.

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbarer Mediterraner Urlaub
Wir wurden herzlich von Claire empfangen. Das kleine Häuschen war sauber und gut ausgestattet mit allem was man braucht. Wir können die Unterkunft bestens empfehlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un séjour très agréable
Un séjour très agréable dans le gite de Mme CAMPBELL. C'est la deuxième fois que nous y venons et nous ne sommes pas déçus. La région est magnifique ! Nous y reviendrons c'est certain.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulla U.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very pleasant stay
A fine appartment and a charming terrasse with an excellent view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

AA H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in Cucugnan
We enjoyed our stay at Claire’s place in Cucugnan very much. She is a very friendly and helpful Scottish lady, and it was very comfortable to be able to communicate in English. She gave a lot of tips about wine tasting in the surrounding so we brought some nice wines home. Claire, thanks a lot for your hospitality! Best, Peter and Lieke
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Merci Claire
Un très bon accueil, un logement propre, au coeur de Cucugnan, dans un environnement que nous avons aimé... Nous en emportons un excellent souvenir.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angelika T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kleine charmante Wohnung
Claire war eine begeisterte und sehr nette Gastgeberin, die Wohnung war für 4 Erwachsene eng, aber gut ausgestattet uns wunderschön gelegen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Un super séjour à l'occasion du Trail Cathare
Le gite correspondait totalement à notre attente. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, et Mme Campbell nous a très bien accueillis avec une chalheureuse discussion autour d'un verre le premier soir.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nadege S., LE HAVRE

Cucugnan et Pays Cathare mai 2017
Nous avons séjourné 4 jours à Cucugnan pour visiter le Pays Cathare. Le village perché sur une petite colline est charmant avec son moulin planté au sommet et une vue sur le château de Quéribus. La propriétaire Mme Campbell nous a offert un apéritif de bienvenue et donner des conseils sur les lieux à découvrir. L'appartement est grand, la cuisine bien équipée, le wifi accessible. Seul petit bémol : problème d'évacuation d'eau du fait que le logement est en sous-sol.

8/10 Good

micael c.

agreable
L' appartement de claire se situe dans un petit village au milieu des collines, paysage de rêves. Nous avons étés bien reçus malgré l' heure tardive d' arrivée, avec un apéro et des conseils sur les visites à effectuer et sur la beauté des lieux. L' appartement est constitué d' un salon-living, chambre, s-d-bains et hall d' entrée, bien entretenu, et pourvu d' assez de place pour déballer les valises d' un mois de vacances( plus machine à lessiver). Nous gardons un bon souvenir de la propriété et de la propriétaire. Si.... nous y retournerons. Petit bémol, ne convient pas pour personnes en difficulté de motricité dû aux escaliers, pour le reste.... 4 étoiles. Mia et Micaël
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Gemütliches, sehr gut ausgestattetes Appartment in zentraler Lage für viele Ausflüge.
Nach sehr freundlichem Empfang durch die Vermieterin bezogen wir ein sauberes sehr gut ausgestattetes Appartment (Küche mehr als komplett, Waschmaschine und Gartensitzplatz). Wer gerne auch im Urlaub kocht ist hier bestens aufgehoben (Stabmixer, verschiedene Töpfe und Pfannen, Geschirr, Herd, Backofen und eine Muffinform (!!!!)) bilden die Küchenausstattung. Der ruhige Gartensitzplatz läd zum morgentlichen Kaffeetrinken ein. Die Vermieterin steht gerne mit Rat und Tat zur Seite und weiss auf Anfrage sehr gute Tips für Ausflüge, Restaurants usw. zu geben. Vielen Dank dafür. Cucugnan ein pitoreskes 137 Seelen-Dorf ist malerisch unter der Chatarer-Festung Queribus gelegen, in der ortsansässigen Bäckerei wird hervorragendes Brot (am besten reservieren) aus einer lange verloren gegangenen Getreidesorte gebacken und die Winzergenossenschaft verkauft sehr gute Weine zum täglichen Genuss. Der Ort liegt zentral für Ausflüge an die Küste, Perpignan (45min) nach Carcasonne (1,5 Std) oder verschiedene andere kulturelle Orte. Alles in allem können wir die Unterkunft sehr empfehlen, und werden auch gerne selbst wieder anreisen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

brigitte g.

excellent sejour a Cucugnan
Claire Campbell nous a réservé un charmant accueil. Le gite est tres bien situé. Nous avons apprécié le calme du lieu. nous recommandons cette location. Attention toutefois aux accros téléphages! Pas de TV mais un break fait du bien!