Title: The Babouz Cottage, 4*, entire house in the heart of Mirepoix and Cathars area 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 home # The Babouz Cottage, 4\*, entire house in the heart of Mirepoix and Cathars area Family-friendly holiday home in Mirepoix with a hot tub ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117710000/117701700/117701624/66dcf1e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117710000/117701700/117701624/f92bae62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117710000/117701700/117701624/cee49829.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117710000/117701700/117701624/c95d9c39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117710000/117701700/117701624/e3e2b6af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub at The Babouz Cottage, 4\*, entire house in the heart of Mirepoix and Cathars area. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2368 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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 Babouz Cottage, 4\*, entire house in the heart of Mirepoix and Cathars area This is the perfect place to meet up with family or friends! Both close to all amenities, shops and restaurants in 1’walk but also fully preserved and quiet with its stone fence and walls. The Babouz Cottage is one of the 2 houses of a spacious traditional 19th century “Maison de Maître”. It has been completely renovated and offers all modern comforts. This 220 m2 house can accommodate comfortably up to 10 people, including 9 adults/teens maximum, spread over the 3 bedrooms and the den. The second living room can host a spare bed for 1 additional adult. Also, Up to 2 baby cots can be provided . This 4\* Gîte has a private entrance and a private courtyard with jacuzzi and BBQ area. THE GITE : 220 m2 over 3 levels. Ground floor: Private entrance on a large vestibule with multiple coat and shoes racks, and access to the dining room, 2 living rooms, kitchen and toilets. First floor is dedicated to the 3 bedrooms Roma, Amsterdam and Montana, plus a bathroom with 1 shower stall, double sink, toilet, bidet, bench, heated towel rack, and a 8 m2 balcony. Second floor includes the Nairobi den with a single sofa bed, and a separate bathroom with a vintage bathtub, double sink, toilet, dressing table, heated towel rack. Any floor level offers everything you need to make coffee or tea, to feel at home! The terrace is equipped with a dining table, barbecue, and overlooks an intimate piece of garden with garden furniture, a jacuzzi and brasero, to spend beautiful days and evenings with family or friends! Directly accessible from the terrace, there is a private laundry that includes iron and ironing board, airer, a 17kg washing machine, clothes dryer, antibacterial products for the jacuzzi and an additional freezer to store the big volumes of meat and ice cream during the summer. \- Linens (bed sheets, bathroom towels and kitchen towel) provided. \- All bedrooms, living rooms, and den are equipped with mobile air conditioning (listed house as 50 meters from Cathedral Saint Maurice). Ventilators available \- Gas boiler for heating and hot water \- Fiberoptic internet, free WIFI \- Non-smoking area. Ashtray available on the 1rst floor balcony and ground floor courtyard. THE GITE DETAILS \- Fully equipped kitchen: Gas cooktop, oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine and italian coffee maker, toaster, kettle, blender, pizza cooker, food processor & mixer, pressure cooker, Air fryer… \- Dining area: 8 seats dining table, sideboards including the crockery, second breakfast kit (Expresso machine, kettle, toaster…), wine cooler, drinks cooler, large fireplace, playing area with scrapbooking corner including 1 large table and 2 seats (can serve as additional dining table) , darts, drawing desk & 2 seats for child <3. Opens directly onto the courtyard. \- Living room 1: sitting area with two large 3 seats sofa, armchairs, ottomans, chairs, coffee tables, big screen TV, home Cinema, international channels and streaming, DVD player, 100 DVD’s, bar corner with all necessary utensils to prepare cocktails… \- Living room 2: Sitting area with one 3 seats sofa and 1 armchair, coffee table, boardgames,1 TV, DVD player, video game console, small library \- Roma Bedroom: 1 king size bed, 1 single bed, bed bench, wardrobe, stand mirror, dressing table, bluetooth speaker, \- Amsterdam Bedroom: 2 singles beds, wardrobe, dressing table, bluetooth speaker, stand mirror, reading corner with 2 armchairs and coffee table \- Montana Bedroom: 1 King size bed, 1 single bed, bed benches, 2 chesterfields and coffee table, 1 desk, wardrobes, stand mirror, 1 big screen TV. Possible to add 1 baby cot \- Nairobi den: 1 Single sofa bed, night table, desk with printer, coffee zone, GUEST ACCESS Physical reception by Sam or Denis. Just ping us when you are 1h00 from the gîte on the phone number communicated upon booking confirmation or at the latest 48H before check in arrival. If you come by car, there is no parking in the gîte street. Better is to park either in the main central place where the Saint Maurice Church sits, or Gamm vert and Super U parking. You could as well make a 5’ stop in front the gîte to drop your luggage off before going to park. ACTIVITIES AROUND As well as many walks, funfairs, dances, local markets, there are many amenities around including the beautiful lake Montbel at 15 minutes with beach, water activities, treetop course and restaurant, river kayaking, an international karting track, horse riding, cycling tours, hiking areas and much more. Medieval sites, Cathar castles and museums are accessible between 20 and 30 minutes, the first ski resort the Monts D 'olmes in 40 minutes. The Cité of Carcassonne (Unesco list) and Toulouse are accessible in 4O and 55 minutes. The wine tour starts at the gates of Mirepoix. If you go a little bit far , then you can explore the famous caves, Niaux and Lombrives, 1h00 – N20 Direction Andorre Or spend 1 day at Gruissan Plage one of the nearest Mediteranean sea beach – 1h30 A61 ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - 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. - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - In-room accessibility - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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16 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=119914657&PinnedHotelID=119914657&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### 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 Children are welcome Note from host: Enfants de 13 à 17 ans comptés en tant qu'adultes ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings RDC et espaces extérieurs uniquement ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 Note from host: RDC et espaces extérieurs uniquement This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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 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 EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## 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%7C43.08799%2C1.87715&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1zA5cFxlT_UdJJbQneZW-jWBu7o=) Mirepoix, Ariège #### What's nearby - Mirepoix Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Maison des Consuls - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Les Monts d'Olmes - 45 min drive - 26.8 miles - Port Lauragais - 46 min drive - 32.6 miles - Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 49 min drive - 37.1 miles #### Getting around - Pamiers Station - 24 min drive - Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Restaurant Llobet - ‬2 min walk - ‪L'Autre Jardin - ‬5 min walk - ‪La Flambée - ‬3 min walk - ‪Cafe Castignolles - ‬3 min walk - ‪Le Commerce - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Babouz Cottage, 4*, entire house in the heart of Mirepoix and Cathars area pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Babouz Cottage, 4*, entire house in the heart of Mirepoix and Cathars area? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at The Babouz Cottage, 4*, entire house in the heart of Mirepoix and Cathars area? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Babouz Cottage, 4*, entire house in the heart of Mirepoix and Cathars area? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Babouz Cottage, 4*, entire house in the heart of Mirepoix and Cathars area located? > This family-friendly Mirepoix holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Mirepoix Cathedral and Maison des Consuls. Château de Lagarde and Merovingian Necropolis of Tabariane are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question