Title: The Forge Esperaza Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 home # The Forge Esperaza Riverside holiday home with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for The Forge Esperaza ![Exterior - The Forge Esperaza (Espéraza)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63520000/63511300/63511285/ac1dcd59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Forge Esperaza (Espéraza)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63520000/63511300/63511285/3426e693.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - The Forge Esperaza (Espéraza)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63520000/63511300/63511285/w1170h1547x0y1-51743137.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - The Forge Esperaza (Espéraza)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63520000/63511300/63511285/5e703997.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, table football - The Forge Esperaza (Espéraza)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63520000/63511300/63511285/w1170h877x0y5-c2bd9f41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of the Aude valley, The Forge offers a serene escape with its private pool and garden. Stroll through Esperaza's vibrant Sunday market or explore nearby historical sites like Cathar castles, then unwind in this spacious house with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable bedrooms. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Forge Esperaza Enjoy this beautiful house in the heart of the Aude valley. The Forge is spacious and well equipped with its own private pool and garden. Situated in the centre of Esperaza but on a quiet street you are just a walk away from shops and cafe's and the vibrant sunday market selling local produce, clothes and gifts handmade by local artisans. The area itself is rich in history, Cathar castles, Templar legends, Rennes le Chateau, Dinosaur Museum, Bugarach, Galamus, Montsegur. Ideally placed between Quillan with its restaurants and Lake, Limoux with its town square full of places to eat or enjoy a coffee and with its summer night markets but also just a 40 minute drive to Carcassonne with the beautiful Cite. Lots of sporting activities are also available in the area for example white water rafting, kayaking, horse riding, trekking and bicycle routes. The house itself is large and airy with a well equipped kitchen, large comfortable bedrooms, seperate dining room and a spacious living room with tv. The outside space is completely private with outdoor furniture, a bbq and seperate shower room/wc and of course your own private pool! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: outside only. please remove cigarette ends ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - On a river ### Things to do - Foosball table - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking 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) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114550000/114545500/114545493/ed88c6bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House with private pool, barbecue, large garden, ideally located Espéraza - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=114545493&PinnedHotelID=114545493&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113440000/113437900/113437896/3216c3df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming single-storey house with saltwater pool. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Property Registration Number 47874573000026 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property The Forge Esperaza Esperaza The Forge Esperaza Private vacation home The Forge Esperaza Private vacation home Esperaza ## About the area ![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%7C42.93512%2C2.22114&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tkvpCu_0-W3wF85FbQhJaj-AWbM=) Espéraza, Aude #### What's nearby - Esperaza Hat Museum \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Rennes-le-Château Church \- 9 min drive \- 3.8 miles - Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne \- 49 min drive \- 30.7 miles - Château Comtal \- 51 min drive \- 31.4 miles #### Getting around - Esperaza Station - 3 min walk - Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Le Terminus - ‬10 min drive - ‪Restaurant L'Espinet - ‬8 min drive - ‪Pétanque et poulet bicyclette - ‬9 min drive - ‪Le Brantalou - ‬8 min drive - ‪Bar Lespinet - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Forge Esperaza have a pool? ### Is The Forge Esperaza pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Forge Esperaza? ### What time is check-in at The Forge Esperaza? ### What time is check-out at The Forge Esperaza? ### Where is The Forge Esperaza located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Forge Esperaza Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 6 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kurt V., Opwijk, Belgique 28 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderfull stay at “La forge” The house is really large!! The patio and terras are magnificent! It really summarises life in “La douce France”! You can relax in 3 levels!!! Pool, upperterras and terras by the kitchen! The kitchen provides all that is necessary. Very well equippet! There was a nice attention to welcome us! Thanks by the way Joe and Sara! We would have liked to stay for 3 months, but unfortunately that wasn’t an option…. The village of Esperaza was also great! Very nice people and the dining was also great! I would recommand to everyone!! ##### Kurt V. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris D. 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We love this area and this is the best property we have stayed in so far in terms of location, space, and facilities. The pool was a godsend in the heat and Joe and Sara were super helpful when needed. ##### Chris D. Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Anne-sophie c. 23 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Belle maison confortable , idéale en famille Nous avons bien profite des nombreuses randonnées alentours et des jolis villages comme rennes le château . La maison est proche des commerces et de la vie de village , très pratique ! La literie très confortable et la piscine était à 29-30 grâce à la bâche. ##### Anne-sophie c. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corinne B. 10 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Maison extrêmement agréable dans une belle région Excellent séjour dans une maison extrêmement agréable dans une région magnifique avec énormément de choses à faire ##### Corinne B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### florence c. 30 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Un séjour de rêve Nous sommes un groupe de 9 amies de collège aujourd'hui soixantenaires. Nous avons passé 5 jours dans un coin de France magnifique et dans une maison tellement agréable qu on ne peut que s y sentir bien . Nous sommes ravies. Merci. ##### florence c. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Gregory g. 22 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charmante maison atypique Maison très agréable ou plusieurs espaces pour toutes une famille sont a dispositions...tout le monde peu se retrouver sous sa tonnelle de glycine près de la piscine et son porche avec barbecue pour les repas et apéros ... ##### Gregory g. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### corinne l. 19 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Très bon séjour Une maison très agréable, fonctionnelle et très bien équipée. Intérieur et extérieur superbes. Cadre idéal pour un grand groupe car spacieux et bien agencé. À ajouter peut-être et ce sera parfait : fil à linge ou étendoir et table à repasser. ##### corinne l. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric P. 11 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Une très belle maison, dans une région magnifique Maison très belle et très agréable, région magnifique, de très bonnes vacances ##### Eric P. 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