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18th Century Artisans Cottage - featured in Sunday Times Best Gites 2018 & 2022

18th Century Artisans Cottage - featured in Sunday Times Best Gites 2018 & 2022

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Sunny balcony where you can have a glass of wine and watch village life go by
Property grounds
Maison des Fleurs Balcony
Lounge - leading to Balcony
Lounge, furnished with French antiques, leading to balcony

Overview of 18th Century Artisans Cottage - featured in Sunday Times Best Gites 2018 & 2022

9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Thézan-Des-Corbières, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationFabrezan Tower8 min drive
  • Popular LocationCharles Cros Museum8 min drive
  • Popular LocationLa Maison du Rire12 min drive
  • AirportCarcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

18th Century Artisans Cottage - featured in Sunday Times Best Gites 2018 & 2022

Listed in the Sunday Times 30 best self catering gites in France for 2022 and best 20 gites in the Languedoc 2018. Maison des Fleurs is a two bedroomed cottage with a sunny balcony where you can eat your morning croissant and watch village life go by. The cottage was formerly a vineyard worker's house and is now beautifully renovated and furnished with an eclectic mix of French antiques and practical modern furniture having a well equipped kitchen and wi fi - the top floor (bedrooms) has air conditioning.. The house offers all the amenities necessary for a relaxing holiday at any time of the year - it has air con and fans for the summer and, for the cooler winter evenings, radiators in all rooms. Should you be visiting with friends or family we have another gite just 9km away, please see Appartement de Roses et de Vignes..

Thezan des Corbieres is still a wine making village and vineyards surround the property offering enticing walks and bike rides. The village has all the amenities necessary, Boulangerie/Grocery Shop, Tabac/Post Office and a Pizzeria/Bar.It is only 15 minutes from the market town of Lezignan-Corbieres and 20 minutes from the larger town of Narbonne. Many airports serve this region, a testament to its popularity, Carcassonne and Beziers are the closest being about half an hour away, but Toulouse, Montpellier and Perpignan are also quite close being less than 2 hours drive.

Situated in the heart of historic Cathar country this area is a dream for those interested in history. Ancient abbeys such as Fontfroide (10 minutes drive) and World Heritage Sites like Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi are only half an hour away and, in Narbonne, you will find interesting evidence of the presence of the Romans when Narbonne was the centre of Roman Gaul. If, however, you just want to relax, there are also 44 beautiful beaches from which to choose, some only 16 miles distant. Just ten minutes away at St Laurent de la Cabrerisse is a fabulous river where locals and tourists swim and relax in the summer. For further information visit our website.

Property manager

Maison des Fleurs

Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 5
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Over 5 years of age

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Enjoy yourselves and have a happy and relaxing holiday

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Thézan-des-Corbières

Located in Thézan-des-Corbières, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Fabrezan Tower and Abbey of Fontfroide are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Natural Regional Park and Reserve Africaine Sigean. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Fabrezan Tower - 8 min drive
  • Charles Cros Museum - 8 min drive
  • La Maison du Rire - 12 min drive
  • Abbey of Fontfroide - 15 min drive
  • Corbieres Minervois Tourisme - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Lézignan-Corbières Station - 21 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 14 min drive
  • Ô Mazette - 10 min drive
  • Château Ollieux Romanis - 6 min drive
  • Auberge du Vieux Puits - 11 min drive
  • Château Beauregard Mirouze - 14 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elodie G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison des fleurs
Maisonette tres joliment décorée, adaptée que pour un couple située dans un village calme. Possibilité de faire de nombreuses visites aux alentours, voiture obligatoire.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carsten M., Landshut

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nettes Haus
Nettes Haus
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isadora, Cambridge, MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heat wave vacation
My partner and I really enjoyed our stay in Thézan. The apartment was as described, clean, and ideal for our two week stay. Everything is small, but perfectly functional – it's possible to cook a full meal in the kitchen, and the house keeps relatively cool in the unbelievable heat because of how thick and solid the structure is (the beauty in staying in an old building!). Diane and Peter provided a binder of all the information about the area you could possibly need, which we referenced almost daily. Richard, the property manager, was also incredibly kind. The location was perfect for us for exploring all the region, and neighboring regions, have to offer -- the Mediterranean, all the way down to the Spanish border, Narbonne, Carcassonne, and all of the smaller cities and towns in between, and then south towards the Pyrenees and you're in the forest and mountains! So many beautiful swimming holes, and delicious food. Everyone that we met in Thézan was also extremely friendly. Overall, what more could you ask for?
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une très jolie maison agréable et confortable
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour avec notre fille dans la maison des fleurs. Diane nous a accueillis avec une grande gentillesse et de délicates attentions. La maison est bien située, aménagée avec beaucoup de goût et très fonctionnelle. Nous n'hésiterons pas à la conseiller à nos amis et à revenir à l'occasion.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Maison des Fleurs

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Why they chose this property

Listed in the Sunday Times 20 best gites in France for 2018.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with Maison des Fleurs the minute we walked through the door - strange to most as the cottage was derelict and in a terrible state. It had, however, a lovely 'feel' to it. We have researched the history and found that it has always been a family home - at first it was a vineyard worker's house, the ground floor being used for the donkey or pony that would help the family till the vineyard. Later on the downstairs became a small shop where carts and bicycles were repaired, then it was converted again into a cottage where a family with 4 daughters lived. On the front door you can see initials carved by one of the owners who started their married life there - EH and PH.
We spent two years restoring this little cottage using materials that were consistent with the age of the cottage and keeping as many features as possible, such as the beams and floor tiles, it was a real labour of love. Every day someone from the village would pop in to see our progress, usually uttering 'bon chance' when they saw what we were doing and always offering advice! Gradually we could see the cottage as it had been, a warm, family home with great character. We added our brocante (antique shop) and vide grenier (flea market) finds and voila (!) it was finished.
Every single guest has remarked on the lovely ambiance of the cottage and the decor - all have found it a relaxing place to be with all the comforts of home. Everyone has also commented on how lovely it is to sit on the balcony and watch village life go by and how friendly people are in the village. Maybe that's because they feel they helped with the renovation by giving us advice!
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