House in Occitanie
12 guests · 8 bedrooms · 4 baths
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About this house rental
Welcome to Le Merviel, a peaceful hamlet nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees.
Our idyllic 19th century stone mansion (5000 square feet) is covered in wisteria and ivy, and has been decorated with lavender shutters in classic country French style. This traditional Maison de Maître is filled with antiques from the region and can house a large extended family or group of friends. The 5-acre grounds with formal lawns and gardens are also perfect for parties and entertaining.
There is a very large private pool (60x20 feet, 18x6m) with fully equipped cabana. There are many covered outdoor dining area as well as multiple terraces and balconies.
The town of Le Merviel benefits from fantastic views of the Pyrenees, especially if you’re willing to climb up some of the taller hills. It is rural and peaceful, with only around 30 people living in the village.
Only 15 minutes away you’ll find the exquisite medieval market town of Mirepoix with shops, fine restaurants, and a famous Monday morning market. Short drives take you to other famous historic towns: the fortified town of Carcassone (45 mins), the old castled town of Foix (25 mins), the Cathar fortress at Montségur (30 mins), and the cosmopolitan university city of Toulouse, full of museums, churches, restaurants, and shops.
There are many more activities to be explored in the area, from horseback riding to go-karts, whitewater rafting, and gastrotourism. Local lakes and rivers can also be explored. Tour de France cyclists train in this region — but it’s excellent for biking at any level.
Our idyllic 19th century stone mansion (5000 square feet) is covered in wisteria and ivy, and has been decorated with lavender shutters in classic country French style. This traditional Maison de Maître is filled with antiques from the region and can house a large extended family or group of friends. The 5-acre grounds with formal lawns and gardens are also perfect for parties and entertaining.
There is a very large private pool (60x20 feet, 18x6m) with fully equipped cabana. There are many covered outdoor dining area as well as multiple terraces and balconies.
The town of Le Merviel benefits from fantastic views of the Pyrenees, especially if you’re willing to climb up some of the taller hills. It is rural and peaceful, with only around 30 people living in the village.
Only 15 minutes away you’ll find the exquisite medieval market town of Mirepoix with shops, fine restaurants, and a famous Monday morning market. Short drives take you to other famous historic towns: the fortified town of Carcassone (45 mins), the old castled town of Foix (25 mins), the Cathar fortress at Montségur (30 mins), and the cosmopolitan university city of Toulouse, full of museums, churches, restaurants, and shops.
There are many more activities to be explored in the area, from horseback riding to go-karts, whitewater rafting, and gastrotourism. Local lakes and rivers can also be explored. Tour de France cyclists train in this region — but it’s excellent for biking at any level.
Amenities at 19th Century Country Villa with Pool - French Pyrenees
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Occitanie
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2024
It's a nice place to relax with friends in the nature
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2023
The villa is a magical place - that much is clear from the pictures. It has a palatial amount of space, antique furnishings throughout, and a luxurious pool. You see what you get. What you can't see is how the house (and of course, its owners) makes you feel straight at home. We could feel how this place has brought decades of joy to adults and children, and we're glad to have added a few memories of our own. Thanks Sebastian, Nathalie, and Gégé!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2022
This is a wonderful property with a lot of love & attention to detail put into it. The house is grand but is very very comfortable & spacious. I have never been in a holiday property so well stocked. It has everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable stay. If you like to read don't bring any books. There are lots & lots of books to suit most tastes. We were a family party of nine from age eight to 74. We all loved eating out on one of the terraces for breakfast swimming in the wonderful pool & having dinner on the covered terrace in the evening under candlelight. After a hot busy day in Carcassonne it was lovely to come back to the peace & tranquillity of Le Merviel. My eight year old Grandson echoed how we all felt when he said the day before we left "I don't want to leave this house". We left for another property in another area as this special house w as already booked for the second week. Thank you Sebastian for being so easily accessible & supportive. Also to the lovely Nathalie & Gerard for their support. You do a great job with the house & grounds.
5 / 10·Nov 2011
A truly lovely, commodious, friendly house in which to spend a week of relaxation and exploration! I agree with former poster that the photos do not do justice to how beautiful and welcoming this house is - both inside and out. The backyard is private and spacious, full of fruit trees with lovely pool and lawn furniture and views of the Pyrenees Mountains. The interior is very large and well-furnished with all manner of antiques, books, ceramics, textiles -- it shows real style and taste, yet not too precious to make use by visitors difficult. The nearly on-site caretaker is a help and very friendly. And, the region offers wonderful excursion opportunities in every direction. Our only regret (we were two couples from NYC) was that we didn't have more time to hang around the house to appreciate its beauty. A wonderful choice for independent travelers who want to experience this region of France and the freedom a house-stay offers. Would return!!!
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"The villa is a magical place - that much is clear from the pictures. It has a palatial amount of space, antique furnishings throughout, and a luxurious pool. You see what you get. What you can't see i..."
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