Title: apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4) Apartment in Carcassonne with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78070000/78065100/78065014/e237f994.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78070000/78065100/78065014/fd5f6014.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78070000/78065100/78065014/066424c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78070000/78065100/78065014/c498b1ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78070000/78065100/78065014/d9da064a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Carcassonne, Les Bottes Cachees offers a tranquil retreat with a private sun terrace and stunning views of St Vincent Cathedral. Unwind in the comfortable lounge, enjoy gourmet meals from the fully-equipped kitchen, or indulge in luxury with an ergonomic power shower. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4) This is a beautifully restored apartment on the top floor, where mellow character and lovely original features are allied to contemporary light and creature comforts. It is the ultimate getaway, with the lovely private peaceful sun terrace where you can sit and watch the sunset and views of St Vincent Cathedral in all its glory whilst enjoying an aperitif. There is an open plan layout .The kitchen is fully equipped with all you need to create a gourmet meal (although the restaurants are plentiful in the vicinity) or just have a simple snack. Following on from this is the comfortable lounge which extends onto the sun terrace. There is \_French TV avilable DVD player, music centre (including ipod docking station) and a range of books and magazines to enjoy. There is a good sized double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and vanity unit with hairdryer supplied. There is a modern twist to the bathroom with an ergonomic luxury power shower with body jets and overhead spray Les Bottes Cachees,(the hidden boots) Situated in the Bastide de St. Louis in the center of Carcassonne This 16th century house with original features and modern facilities, has separate secluded sun terraces. Carefully restored into separate apartments, with lots of original character. The perfect location to reach La Cite, Canal du Midi, cafes, restaurants and places of interest. Toulouse, Narbonne and the Mediterranean all within an hours reach. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Tennis - Water sports equipment ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78070000/78065100/78065009/b297637e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ground floor apartment (muscat) sleeps 2 (4) Bastide Saint-Louis - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 54 reviews £81 includes taxes & fees 31 Oct - 1 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=78065009&PinnedHotelID=78065009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78070000/78065100/78065018/372c08f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### apartment 2 (grenache) sleeps 4 (6) Bastide Saint-Louis - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Microwave 9.2 Wonderful 49 reviews £102 includes taxes & fees 31 Oct - 1 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=78065018&PinnedHotelID=78065018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2210000/2202400/2202360/454e91f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cerise Carcassonne Sud Carcassonne - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.0 Very good 1,108 reviews £57 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=2202360&PinnedHotelID=2202360&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37890000/37886900/37886843/92fd9b97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carcassonne, elegant apartment overlooking central square Bastide Saint-Louis - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 71 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=37886843&PinnedHotelID=37886843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106230000/106224100/106224055/1ab917be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Single-storey house with garden in residential area Carcassonne - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=106224055&PinnedHotelID=106224055&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116350000/116341500/116341452/66903aa1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cozy 42, stylish apartment Bastide Saint-Louis - Kitchen - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=116341452&PinnedHotelID=116341452&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113709900/113709836/bbf631cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Marquise in the heart of the Bastide Carcassonne Bastide Saint-Louis - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Microwave 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=113709836&PinnedHotelID=113709836&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118230000/118224200/118224101/fd5be0a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le Rive Gauche, close to everything with private parking. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 This property does not have any lifts Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## About the area Bastide Saint-Louis, a neighbourhood in Carcassonne, is home to this apartment. Tennis Asptt Carcassonne and Carcassonne Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Canal du Midi and Parc du Père Noël. [Visit our Carcassonne travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carcassonne.dx6050702) [View more Apartments in Carcassonne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carcassonne-Apartments.d6050702-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.21450%2C2.34926&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RgZ_MHe4O9Qv_B5lp3IdNOPnSGk=) Carcassonne, Occitanie, Occitanie ### What's nearby - Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Aude Gate - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Château Comtal - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Narbonnaise Gate - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles ### Getting around - Carcassonne Station - 7 min walk - Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 12 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Le Cathare - ‬5 min walk - ‪Le Petit Moka - ‬5 min walk - ‪La Rotonde - ‬6 min walk - ‪La Cantine Du Saint-Roch - ‬4 min walk - ‪Restaurant le 104 - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4) pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4)? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4)? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4) located? > Located in Bastide Saint-Louis, this apartment building is steps away from Auditorium - Ancienne Chapelle des Jesuites and St. Vincent Church. Place Carnot and Canal du Midi are also within 5 minutes. Carcassonne Station is 7 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4) Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 53 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil T. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Attic room in Carcassonne Lovely well kept original old french building, beautifully renovated in the heart of Carcassonne. Perfect location near to the main square and just a walk away from the medieval city ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f71eb445-7e8a-4d7f-8c69-ea999799b6f7-1750710094111.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/62bd184b-69a3-40e4-b51e-0372da3c434c-1750710121318.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/18a3c7ef-acde-4e07-bb36-f3d65ecd1e13-1750710134555.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Neil T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy E. 30 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely, well-located apartment The apartment was great - in an excellent location close to shops and restaurants in the village square and within easy walking distance from the old city. The apartment itself had everything we needed and included a nice private balcony which added to the ambience. We would definately choose to stay again if we are back in Carcassonne. Thanks Richard for a great exprerience! ##### Judy E. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Champlain L. 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice stay in Carcassonne We had a great time. Apartment very well located in the city. The view from the terrasse is beautiful Highly recommend ##### Champlain L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 26 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### A safe and clean place to stay in Carcassonne The apartment was as advertised. The unit was on the top floor, The stairs are steep but what we expected for an old property. The interior was clean and a bottle of wine welcomed us. The bed was comfortable although a queen which is a little small for us but we made do. The bathroom was okay as well. We did have an issue with hot water but there was a booster for the water heater. The walk to the walled city was about 20 minutes, Driving the streets are very narrow and we did find public pay parking. It was a bit confusing about how long we could leave the car there but it worked out for us because we were there for the weekend. Plenty of places to eat, a main square within an easy walk along with a supermarket.We would recommend the property ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claude L. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful apartment We really enjoyed our stay in the "Merlot" apartment at the top of this ancient building, called "La Botte Cachée." The English owners live in town, and were very helpful when we ran up against minor problems during the check-in process; they were also amazingly generous about letting us check out several hours late. The apartment includes a very nice balcony (with a great view of the neighboring gothic bell-tower of St. Vincent's church), a well-equipped kitchen, a comfortable bedroom, a living room with a fold-out sofa-bed, and a rather luxurious shower. Do be forewarned, though, that access to the apartment involves climbing a spiral staircase; thus, it would probably not be suitable for families with small children or for adults with mobility issues. The "Bastide" area of Carcassonne is definitely a great place to spend some time. It is full of wonderful, moderately priced restaurants, and the locals are charming and friendly. It's not far from the better-known "Cité" (citadel), but we would recommend taking a taxi to get there, rather than walking. ##### Claude L. Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Maggie P. 16 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location. Quiet except for the bells which I loved! Great location. Quiet except for the bells which I loved! Be prepared for a narrow set of stairs but worth the trouble. ##### Maggie P. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kalia B. 13 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great place but loud except for lovely church bells. It was a lovely, well kept space. Just insanely loud on a hot night. Probably not always true, but was that one night. ##### Kalia B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen O. 20 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Central and lovely Ideally would have preferred terrace straight off our apt but obv the bldg isn’t built like that It was all very clean and comfy Thanks both ##### Helen O. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stewart w. 5 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely holiday in Carcassonne Very nice apartment, good location for visiting the city. Comfortable and well equipped. Outside terrace a real bonus for a city apartment. ##### stewart w. Stayed 7 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie S. 24 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location in the city. Fantastic balcony with flowering trees and shrubs. The view of the St Vincent tower is special and if you are a fan of church bells, you’re at the right address! Enjoy your stay, Raymond is the perfect landlord!! ##### Connie S. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don M. 28 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Loved the apartment. Clean, roomy, attractive, comfortable, everything worked. Terrace was excellent. Everything for an extended stay. Great quiet location, minutes from sites and eateries. Communication was excellent. Wine basket was a nice touch. Stairs were a bit of a challenge, but would not prevent me from looking to book this apartment again if I return to Carcassonne. Thank you Richard ##### Don M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia v. 8 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice appartment Exactly as advertised. Best for a couple, sofa bed linens are charged extra. Very quiet and cozy with a nice little terrace/balcony. Highly recommended. ##### Julia v. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicolas F. 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good central location - Very good customer service Couple of minor issues when we arrived, dealt with very very quickly by the owner - can't fault the customer service! Nice clean apartment near the town centre on a quiet street. Lots of parking nearby. Lots to do in the area especially if you enjoy history and castles. Municipal lake nearby for swimming. ##### Nicolas F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle M. 6 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommended! Very well appointed, spacious, and filled with natural light. Convenient location, easy access to a supermarket, bakery, shops and restaurants. 15 minute pleasant walk to La Cité. ##### Michelle M. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine S. 29 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Perfect location to visit beautiful carcasonne. Very quiet street..short walj to the main square . Owner very helpduk. Beautiful balcony to sit out on reallt made our stay. Would love to return ##### Catherine S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith E. 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely week in Carcassonne Richard and Helen's place is a well appointed apartment with everything we needed for our stay. We ate out a couple of times but also made good use of the kitchen to prepare our own meals. Richard was always very responsive with answers to any questions that we had. Parking in the area sadly doesn't seem to be free anymore but we found the local underground car parks will sell a week long ticket for 20Euros which was very reasonable. ##### Judith E. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sigrid M. 26 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy home and wonderful terrace We had a wonderful stay in Carcassonne. The flat is cozy and well equipped and welcoming, placed in a small building dating back to the 16th century, but fully refurbished. Everything is at walking distance from this flat (station, main place of the Bastide with its bars and restaurants, the museum and small cathedral) and also the medieval Cité. We slept well with the windows closed because the neighborhood can become somewhat noisy during early night. A highlight is the balcony suitable for breakfast as well as for enjoying a glass of wine towards the end of the day. Parking spaces (not expensive) and bus stops (e.g. local bus line to the airport) are close by. ##### Sigrid M. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sylvie R. 28 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Parking situation We spent a very nice time in the house. The description is accurate and the place is very convenient. But it is worth mentioning for people arriving with a car, that all legal parking places close to the house have to be paid for. On top of that, it is not possible to pay for more than 5 hours at once, but re-payment is allowed. The parking fees are very reasonable. ##### Sylvie R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Glenda D., Sydney, australia 8 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Carcassone in Merlot Such a very sweet place to stay - for one or two people - plenty of room - everything you want is there . Back terrace looking to St Vincent and it’s bells is fantastic . Kitchen /Bathroom very well equiped . 3 flights narrow stairs but it’s worth the climb . ##### Glenda D. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Ralph C., Melbourne, Australia 4 Jul 2016 #### Great apartment! Raymond met us at the station at 9.00 pm and drove us there even though it was only a 5 minute walk. He was excellent, showing us all facilities and letting us know about the sights of Carcassonne. He even let us stay until 1.00 pm on our third and final day when we were delayed due to a train strike. The apartment was clean, well maintained, had everything we wanted and was quite roomy. We would recommend it to others and would certainly stay there again. ##### Ralph C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly H. 22 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice apartment in the Bastide! Lovely apartment in the heart of Bastide. Parking was easy outside the apartment and there is also more free parking nearby. Raymond met us to check in and provided really useful information on local area. We really appreciated the bottle of wine, baguette and butter on arrival also! We slept on the sofa bed and my daughter took the bedroom - both comfy. Balcony is great bonus and there are good cooking facilities. We were there in the middle of a heat wave and it was warm but fans were provided which really helped. Great place and would stay again! ##### Kelly H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fhiona E. 18 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! We really enjoyed our 4 days in Carcassonne. Raymond was kind enough to meet us at the airport and give us a short tour which was very much appreciated. The apartment was up very steep stairs which was fine for us but if you had any mobility problems, you would struggle. There is a lovely balcony overlooking trees and church at the back....we enjoyed having breakfast here. The street at the front (bedroom side) is very noisy but ear plugs sorted that out. The apartment is great, really authentic and rustic and easy walking distance to the old medieval city. We would really recommend this place. ##### Fhiona E. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John G., Verwood UK 5 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Find We were very pleased with this great small apartment which was in a perfect location. Easy to reach the canal, railway station and the main square with lots of restaurants. Also only a pleasant 20 minute stroll to the medieval city which is well worth a visit. We appeeciated the lovely balcony at the rear of the property overlooking greenery and the church and enjoyed the bottle of wine left by Richard the owner. Thank you Richard. The apartment was equipped with eveything you needed including a fan which was greatly appreciated as it was very hot during our stay. Highly recommended. ##### John G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Barbara V., Victoria, BC, Canada 13 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A good place to stay We arrived early and were lucky to be able to check in before 4. Unfortunately, the check in was hurried and we did not get any information about the unit. Also, the stairs are very tight and steep so be careful with luggage. The apartment itself is a good size with a nice bed and extra pillows and quilts. The windows block out street noise well. The back patio is a real treat and the bells from the nearby church are delightful. Our biggest issue was that the internet was terrible. Richard was very quick to respond to our concerns but they were not resolved. ##### Barbara V. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise A. 25 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic place to relax and explore Quick summary: Brilliant stay here. Terrace is just what was needed for evening wine and cool air. From initial correspondence with Raymond we were immediately at ease that our booking was going to go well. Raymond was helpful at each stage and very willing to answer questions or reply to emails, usually within an hour. Raymond arranged to meet us at the train station arrival and as good as his word, Raymond and Julie were there with bottles of cold water for us (it was a very hot day). We took a short walk (5minutes) to the apartment, with Raymond pointing out landmarks and other useful information for our stay. The apartment was on the top floor up the authentic spiral staircase, with some lovely featured such as beams and the much sought after terrace. We got a lot of information about our location, activities, places to eat etc. There is an excellent welcome folder and box of leaflets covering the local area and slightly further afield. Raymond and Julie were ery helpful with information about public transport and pointed out a number of locations on the map. There was a very welcome bottle of wine left for us, which did not make it past the first night. Flat is fully equipped for self-catering but you are less than a 5 minute walk away from the main square and many lovely places to sit and eat. The flat is not air conditioned but does have electric fans. When we were in the apartment we usually opened a kitchen window and the terrace doors which created a cool breeze that sorted temperature out - we visited on probably the hottest week of the year. The apartment is on a quiet street and the terrace overlooks a green and flowery garden (I'm told underneath this is a resident car park but you can't see it) and St Vincent's church tower which is lit up at night and is a lovely view. We visited primarily to see the Tour de France end a stage in Carcassonne and could not have had a better experience. Genuinely lovely place to stay in a great location with everything we needed. I'm sure the terrace alone could sell the place but Raymond and Julie are fantastic hosts that definitely look after their guests. 5 star rating is truly deserved and I hope to be back in the future. ##### Louise A. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022