Skip to main content
Entire home

The Forge Esperaza

Riverside holiday home with private pool and kitchen

Photo gallery for The Forge Esperaza

Outdoor pool - The Forge Esperaza (Espéraza)
Terrace/patio - The Forge Esperaza (Espéraza)
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - The Forge Esperaza (Espéraza)
Exterior detail - The Forge Esperaza (Espéraza)
TV, table football - The Forge Esperaza (Espéraza)
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 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Add dates for prices

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

Interior
House with private pool, barbecue, large garden, ideally located
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
House with private pool, barbecue, large garden, ideally located
Compare similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please respect our home and our neighbours

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only. please remove cigarette ends

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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

Located in Esperaza, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth and Lac de Montbel, while Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and Musée du Textile et du Peigne en Corne are cultural highlights. Rafting and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Esperaza travel guide
View more Holiday homes in Esperaza
Map
Espéraza, Aude

What's nearby

  • This is one of the entryways to the medieval city at Carcassonne. When I visited, it had this art installation - those circles are physically there!
    Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
    49 min drive - 30.7 miles
  • Esperaza Hat Museum
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria'
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Le Musée de la Torture de Carcassone
    51 min drive - 31.8 miles
  • Château Comtal
    51 min drive - 31.4 miles

Getting around

  • Esperaza Station
    3 min walk
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pétanque et poulet bicyclette
    9 min drive
  • Le marin d'eau douce
    3 min walk
  • Le Palace
    10 min drive
  • La Galerie
    10 min drive
  • Bolher
    17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Forge Esperaza have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Forge Esperaza pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Forge Esperaza?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Forge Esperaza?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Forge Esperaza?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Forge Esperaza located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and within 9 miles (15 km) of Rennes-le-Château Church and Abbey of Alet-les-Bains. Château d'Arques and The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth are also within 12 miles (20 km). Esperaza Station is only a 3-minute walk.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

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 informationOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kurt V., Opwijk, Belgique

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!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anne-sophie c.

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne B.

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
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

florence c.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Gregory g.

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 ...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

corinne l.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021