Colours of Pays Cathare

  • Inn Details

    A colourful maison de charme in a typical wine village close to the stunning Cité of Carcassonne and Canal du Midi in beautiful Pays Cathare. Comfortable individually styled rooms, with large lounge and perfumed garden where you can relax after a busy day. Well positioned to explore the area.


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    My interests are art and local history, and of course French cuisine and culture.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French


    Number of Cats: 2


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Calm in a traditional French wine village

    • Character and charm

    • Delicious breakfast

    • Friendly and helpful service

    • Knowledge of local history and the area

    • walks, horseriding, biking ... exploring

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Group events

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Board games

    • Fireplace

    • Library

    Other Amenities:

    • Tourist information

    • Garden with table for picnics

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  • Nightly Rate

    € 45 - € 70

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 1600 earliest    Check Out: by 11.00

    • Minimum Stay: 2 nights minimum

    • Deposit Amount Required: 25% deposit, or the equivalent of one night, whichever is the higher, in euros, within 10 days.

    • Cancellations: The deposit may be forfeited for late cancellation or non-arrival unless I am able to re-let the room/s, so please give plenty of notice if you have to cancel your booking.

    • Open All Year Round: N


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Limited

    • Drinking Description: Fridge, and you can buy drinks in shop and cave nearby

    • Drinks Available: N

    • Children Allowed: Kids 0-2 free. Cots 10 Euro. Kids 3-11 bed 15€.

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: No : Quiet well behaved children welcome but house not ideal


    Discount Type

    • 3 days or more less 5€

    • 7 nights for price of 6 (ex holidays, July'Aug)

  • Breakfast

    • Type: croissants, patisseries, fruit and yoghurs

    • Time Served: 8.30 - 10.00

    • Serving Location: Garden Terrace, Dining Room


    Special meal options

    • ask for special diet

  • Location Type

    • 8 miles from Carcassonne airport

    • Airport

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Small town

    • Village

    • Wine country


    City

    • Carcassonne

    • Distance to city: 9 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Full directions on my website. From Carcassonne W take D118 to Limoux, turning right after Rouffiac for Pomas and St Hilaire, 2 miles at T junction turn right to Verzeille, take 3rd Rt into village (road of plane trees and large round lamps) , 2nd left after hedge between houses and park in place. Also from the west follow signs to Hospital and St Hilaire, turning right D204 by golf club through villages of Cavanac and Leuc, taking 1st left into Verzeille.


    Airport

    • Toulouse, France (TLS-Blagnac) 69 miles

    • Directions to property:
      1. Head east toward Rue Charles Lindbergh Go through 1 traffic circle 0.3 mi 2. Continue straight onto Rue Dieudonné Costes 0.2 mi 3. Continue onto D902 1.8 mi 4. Take the exit toward A62/A61/Bordeaux/Montpellier/Toulouse-Centre 0.3 mi 5. Merge onto A624 0.8 mi 6. Take the exit onto A620/E09 toward A61/Montpellier/Foix-Tarbes Continue to follow A620 Speed cameras begin in 0.9 mi 6.9 mi 7. Continue onto L'Autoroute des Deux Mers (signs for A61/Foix/Carcassonne/Montpellier/Barcelone) Toll road 1.3 mi 8. Continue onto A61 Toll road 48.8 mi 9. Take exit 23-Carcassonne-Ouest toward Mazamet/Carcassonne-Centre Toll road 0.5 mi 10. Continue straight Partial toll road 0.6 mi 11. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto D6161 0.7 mi 12. Turn left at Route de Limoux/D118 0.5 mi 13. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto D342 Go through 1 traffic circle 0.9 mi 14. Slight right at D104 1.5 mi 15. Continue onto D204 1.6 mi 16. Continue straight onto D104 2.0 mi 17. Turn left at Allée des Platanes 0.1 mi 18. Take the 2nd left onto Rue du Sol Destination will be on the left


    Area Attractions

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • Cathare chateaux

    • ancient abbeys - 9th Century ...

    • Medieval Villages ... Lagrasse

    • vineyards, beautiful landscape and mountains

    • UNESCO site: Canal du Midi

    • UNESCO site: medieval Cite of Carcassonne

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • River

    • Ruins

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

  • Ottimo

    • Stayed On: 7 / 2010
    • Reviewed On: 8/13/2011

    About The Reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation


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    My family and I stayed twice at Jan (2010 e2011). The B & B is close to Carcasonne and easy to... Read more...


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  • Innkeeper(s)Jan Riordan
  • Phone +0033 468 69.57.07.
  • Address 1 rue du Sol 11250 Verzeille
    Carcassonne, 11250
    France
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