Title: Quiet, Comfortable Retreat Among Hills And Vineyards. Great Walks, Great Wines 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 apartment # Quiet, Comfortable Retreat Among Hills And Vineyards. Great Walks, Great Wines Apartment in Cucugnan with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Quiet, Comfortable Retreat Among Hills And Vineyards. Great Walks, Great Wines ![Point of interest - Quiet, Comfortable Retreat Among Hills And Vineyards. Great Walks, Great Wines (Cucugnan)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33698200/33698146/e37bfdb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Point of interest - Quiet, Comfortable Retreat Among Hills And Vineyards. 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Explore the village's wine caves to taste local wines or enjoy outdoor activities like cycling and horse-riding. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 - Laundry facilities - 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 ## Similar properties ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13309600/13309549/eb040f2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ibis Styles Alès Centre Cévennes Centre Ville d'Alès - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 444 reviews £98 includes taxes & fees 6 Mar - 7 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07&selected=13309549&PinnedHotelID=13309549&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44340000/44335100/44335013/518c7675.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### La Residence des Thermes Bagnères-de-Bigorre - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=44335013&PinnedHotelID=44335013&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6310000/6306500/6306432/e36a2b4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hôtel L'ESCALE d'Alès Ales - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 7.8 Good 272 reviews £52 includes taxes & fees 16 Feb - 17 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=6306432&PinnedHotelID=6306432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment, Private Bathroom | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24010000/24000100/24000094/6d0c9c01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le Perchoir des Pyrénées Gerde - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Tennis court 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £115 includes taxes & fees 17 Feb - 18 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=24000094&PinnedHotelID=24000094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48430000/48428600/48428583/0d1d8b81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gite Saint Roch Tuchan - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=48428583&PinnedHotelID=48428583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41500000/41497000/41496951/cdf97d9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Le Mas de la Filoselle Saint-Martin-de-Valgalgues - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.8 Exceptional 26 reviews £78 includes taxes & fees 20 Feb - 21 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-20&endDate=2026-02-21&selected=41496951&PinnedHotelID=41496951&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34030000/34023400/34023324/624cc2cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfortable Villa Close to Lake Sea Mountains Airport Unrivaled View Prades - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 8.4 Very good 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=34023324&PinnedHotelID=34023324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41970000/41969300/41969229/ad33aead.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Les Lavandières - New! 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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 indicated that 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 the information in the booking confirmation A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area Located in Cucugnan, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Verdouble Gorges and Galamus Gorges reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Oxygen Aventure and Museum of Tautavel European Center of Prehistory. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling. [Visit our Cucugnan travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cucugnan.dx6130583) [View more Apartments in Cucugnan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cucugnan-Apartments.d6130583-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%7C42.85165%2C2.60290&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0puhwDmMhW0kIYi5Hju7sd8a7rc=) Cucugnan, Occitanie ### What's nearby - ![Natural Park Nature Wildlife Refuge Reserva Africaine Sigean France Flamingo colony](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6109040/f6f319cb-a1ed-48c1-a045-fb42f8b46e3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Reserve Africaine Sigean 57 min drive \- 35.3 miles - Château de Queribus 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Verdouble Gorges 4 min drive \- 2.2 miles - Château de Quéribus 12 min drive \- 2.8 miles - Château de Peyrepertuse 13 min drive \- 4.5 miles ### Getting around - Millas Station 47 min drive - Perpignan (PGF-Perpignan - Rivesaltes Intl.) 41 min drive ### Restaurants - Le pouss' café 18 min drive - Restocave Le Pichenouille 10 min drive - Les Maitres de Mon Moulin 2 min walk - La Guarrigue - Relais Des Corbières 17 min drive - La Table du Curé 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Quiet, Comfortable Retreat Among Hills And Vineyards. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ulla U. 12 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A very pleasant stay A fine appartment and a charming terrasse with an excellent view ##### Ulla U. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AA H. 18 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ##### AA H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katharine A. 21 Aug 2017 #### 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. ##### Katharine A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isabelle M. 31 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Charmant appartement excellemment situé dans le si attachant village de Cucugnan, bien confortable pour deux personnes. Attention, escalier en vis étroit pour rejoindre la chambre à coucher sous le salon. ##### Isabelle M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANNIE G. 26 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gite au calme dans un village interdit aux voitures ! A conseiller pour prendre l'air (beaucoup de vent) ##### ANNIE G. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 3 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### David B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine M. 6 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Catherine M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel B. 27 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Daniel B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angelika T. 27 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kleine charmante Wohnung Claire war eine begeisterte und sehr nette Gastgeberin, die Wohnung war für 4 Erwachsene eng, aber gut ausgestattet uns wunderschön gelegen. ##### Angelika T. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine M. 23 May 2019 #### 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. ##### Catherine M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlie L. 11 Sept 2018 #### 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. ##### Charlie L. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nadege S., LE HAVRE 6 Jun 2017 #### 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. ##### Nadege S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 20 Apr 2017 #### 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 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Graham A. 28 Dec 2016 #### the apartment was very nice and fairly comfortable location was fantastic and the views outstanding a unique place to stay ##### Graham A. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### micael c. 2 Dec 2016 #### 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 ##### micael c. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin S. 19 Oct 2016 #### 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. ##### Martin S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy L. 14 Aug 2016 #### 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. ##### Jeremy L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### brigitte g. 27 Jul 2016 #### 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! ##### brigitte g. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna Livia M. 22 Jul 2016 #### 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. ##### Anna Livia M. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### lee m. 26 Jul 2014 #### Lovely accommodation, charming town I'm happy to write a very positive review of this holiday accommodation. It is described accurately but I would say that this "flat" is almost a house and there is plenty of space. We really appreciated the good quality of the furniture and fittings, the large rooms and the fact that the kitchen, bathroom etc looked pristine and only recently fitted. I must also mention that the owner made us very welcome indeed, even inviting us in for drinks so that she could show us all the best places to visit on the map. Very much appreciated and a nice touch. The village itself is characterful and very picturesque. What makes Cucugnan and surrounding area special though are the amazing views from high on the surrounding mountains and down into deep gorges - really memorable. The two very nearby Cathar castles offer really stunning views of the mountain tops stretching away into the distance. The area is very unspoilt and we saw eagles, stretches of wild flowers and beautiful butterflies. It's probably worthwhile doing some research on the loveliest beaches to visit and we never encountered uncomfortably large crowds of tourists anywhere we visited. We recommend a visit to Perpignan combined with a beach trip and a day in Collioure is a must. Taking the Little Yellow Train up to the top of Mont Louis is a great experience too. Of course, the region is famous for wine producing and vineyards and tastings abound everywhere. The only two points of caution I would mention is that when we visited at the end of June, the weather was sometimes overcast and windy although it was mostly glorious and sunny. Also, it seems to be the local custom to eat early and go home, so we often sat in the back garden in the evening with a book and a bottle of wine. All in all we had a lovely romantic holiday, quiet and relaxing and above all enjoying beautiful scenery. ##### lee m. ---