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Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books, music library
TV, DVD player, books, music library

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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Carcassonne, Occitanie, Occitanie
  • Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Château Comtal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4)

This is a beautifully restored apartment on the top floor, where mellow character and lovely original features are allied to contemporary light and creature comforts. It is the ultimate getaway, with the lovely private peaceful sun terrace where you can sit and watch the sunset and views of St Vincent Cathedral in all its glory whilst enjoying an aperitif.
There is an open plan layout .The kitchen is fully equipped with all you need to create a gourmet meal (although the restaurants are plentiful in the vicinity) or just have a simple snack.
Following on from this is the comfortable lounge which extends onto the sun terrace. There is _French TV avilable DVD player, music centre (including ipod docking station) and a range of books and magazines to enjoy.
There is a good sized double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and vanity unit with hairdryer supplied.
There is a modern twist to the bathroom with an ergonomic luxury power shower with body jets and overhead spray
Les Bottes Cachees,(the hidden boots)
Situated in the Bastide de St. Louis in the center of Carcassonne This 16th century house with original features and modern facilities, has separate secluded sun terraces. Carefully restored into separate apartments, with lots of original character. The perfect location to reach La Cite, Canal du Midi, cafes, restaurants and places of interest. Toulouse, Narbonne and the Mediterranean all within an hours reach.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Auditorium - Ancienne Chapelle des Jesuites. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the apartment.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a balcony and a sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Auditorium - Ancienne Chapelle des Jesuites and St. Vincent Church

Property manager

Richard Mallard

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 5

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

apartment 1(merlot)sleeps2 (4) Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Attic room in Carcassonne

Lovely well kept original old french building, beautifully renovated in the heart of Carcassonne. Perfect location near to the main square and just a walk away from the medieval city
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful apartment

We really enjoyed our stay in the "Merlot" apartment at the top of this ancient building, called "La Botte Cachée." The English owners live in town, and were very helpful when we ran up against minor problems during the check-in process; they were also amazingly generous about letting us check out several hours late. The apartment includes a very nice balcony (with a great view of the neighboring gothic bell-tower of St. Vincent's church), a well-equipped kitchen, a comfortable bedroom, a living room with a fold-out sofa-bed, and a rather luxurious shower. Do be forewarned, though, that access to the apartment involves climbing a spiral staircase; thus, it would probably not be suitable for families with small children or for adults with mobility issues. The "Bastide" area of Carcassonne is definitely a great place to spend some time. It is full of wonderful, moderately priced restaurants, and the locals are charming and friendly. It's not far from the better-known "Cité" (citadel), but we would recommend taking a taxi to get there, rather than walking.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

A safe and clean place to stay in Carcassonne

The apartment was as advertised. The unit was on the top floor, The stairs are steep but what we expected for an old property. The interior was clean and a bottle of wine welcomed us. The bed was comfortable although a queen which is a little small for us but we made do. The bathroom was okay as well. We did have an issue with hot water but there was a booster for the water heater. The walk to the walled city was about 20 minutes, Driving the streets are very narrow and we did find public pay parking. It was a bit confusing about how long we could leave the car there but it worked out for us because we were there for the weekend. Plenty of places to eat, a main square within an easy walk along with a supermarket.We would recommend the property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely apartment

Our first time in Carcassone. Merlot is centrally located less than 10 mins from the station and Place Carnot (main square with lots of bars/restaurants/shops), the apartment had everything we needed, was very clean and the small outside seating area was lovely. Would definitely recommend this apartment. Thank you Richard and Helen.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely, well-located apartment

The apartment was great - in an excellent location close to shops and restaurants in the village square and within easy walking distance from the old city. The apartment itself had everything we needed and included a nice private balcony which added to the ambience. We would definately choose to stay again if we are back in Carcassonne. Thanks Richard for a great exprerience!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Loved the apartment. Clean, roomy, attractive, comfortable, everything worked. Terrace was excellent. Everything for an extended stay. Great quiet location, minutes from sites and eateries. Communication was excellent. Wine basket was a nice touch. Stairs were a bit of a challenge, but would not prevent me from looking to book this apartment again if I return to Carcassonne. Thank you Richard
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Champlain L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice stay in Carcassonne

We had a great time. Apartment very well located in the city. The view from the terrasse is beautiful Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith E.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely week in Carcassonne

Richard and Helen's place is a well appointed apartment with everything we needed for our stay. We ate out a couple of times but also made good use of the kitchen to prepare our own meals. Richard was always very responsive with answers to any questions that we had. Parking in the area sadly doesn't seem to be free anymore but we found the local underground car parks will sell a week long ticket for 20Euros which was very reasonable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Central and lovely

Ideally would have preferred terrace straight off our apt but obv the bldg isn’t built like that It was all very clean and comfy Thanks both
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kalia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place but loud except for lovely church bells.

It was a lovely, well kept space. Just insanely loud on a hot night. Probably not always true, but was that one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maggie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location. Quiet except for the bells which I loved!

Great location. Quiet except for the bells which I loved! Be prepared for a narrow set of stairs but worth the trouble.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful apartment with balcony

Lovely apartment for 2 people. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. In a good quiet location within easy walking distance of restaurants and old city. The balcony is a great bit bus especially at breakfast time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super

Perfect location to visit beautiful carcasonne. Very quiet street..short walj to the main square . Owner very helpduk. Beautiful balcony to sit out on reallt made our stay. Would love to return
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good central location - Very good customer service

Couple of minor issues when we arrived, dealt with very very quickly by the owner - can't fault the customer service! Nice clean apartment near the town centre on a quiet street. Lots of parking nearby. Lots to do in the area especially if you enjoy history and castles. Municipal lake nearby for swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G., Verwood UK

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Find

We were very pleased with this great small apartment which was in a perfect location. Easy to reach the canal, railway station and the main square with lots of restaurants. Also only a pleasant 20 minute stroll to the medieval city which is well worth a visit. We appeeciated the lovely balcony at the rear of the property overlooking greenery and the church and enjoyed the bottle of wine left by Richard the owner. Thank you Richard. The apartment was equipped with eveything you needed including a fan which was greatly appreciated as it was very hot during our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara V., Victoria, BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

A good place to stay

We arrived early and were lucky to be able to check in before 4. Unfortunately, the check in was hurried and we did not get any information about the unit. Also, the stairs are very tight and steep so be careful with luggage. The apartment itself is a good size with a nice bed and extra pillows and quilts. The windows block out street noise well. The back patio is a real treat and the bells from the nearby church are delightful. Our biggest issue was that the internet was terrible. Richard was very quick to respond to our concerns but they were not resolved.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Glenda D., Sydney, australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Carcassone in Merlot

Such a very sweet place to stay - for one or two people - plenty of room - everything you want is there . Back terrace looking to St Vincent and it’s bells is fantastic . Kitchen /Bathroom very well equiped . 3 flights narrow stairs but it’s worth the climb .
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALASTAIR RANKEN

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Apartment

Really enjoyed our stay here. The apartment was immaculate through out. The terrace was a welcome bonus to relax after a day sight seeing with a glass or two! Raymond collected us from the airport and gave us information on Carcassonne which was very helpful. The apartment is in the centre of town, so handy for sight seeing and lots of restaurants nearby. We would certainly stay here again and recommend others to do so. Raymond and Julie are perfect hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice apartment in the Bastide!

Lovely apartment in the heart of Bastide. Parking was easy outside the apartment and there is also more free parking nearby. Raymond met us to check in and provided really useful information on local area. We really appreciated the bottle of wine, baguette and butter on arrival also! We slept on the sofa bed and my daughter took the bedroom - both comfy. Balcony is great bonus and there are good cooking facilities. We were there in the middle of a heat wave and it was warm but fans were provided which really helped. Great place and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brendan Cotter

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely!

Lovely apartment in the centre of town. Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Loved the terrace overlooking a wild garden and the church tower. The owners Raymond and his wife were extremely helpful and welcoming. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic place to relax and explore

Quick summary: Brilliant stay here. Terrace is just what was needed for evening wine and cool air. From initial correspondence with Raymond we were immediately at ease that our booking was going to go well. Raymond was helpful at each stage and very willing to answer questions or reply to emails, usually within an hour. Raymond arranged to meet us at the train station arrival and as good as his word, Raymond and Julie were there with bottles of cold water for us (it was a very hot day). We took a short walk (5minutes) to the apartment, with Raymond pointing out landmarks and other useful information for our stay. The apartment was on the top floor up the authentic spiral staircase, with some lovely featured such as beams and the much sought after terrace. We got a lot of information about our location, activities, places to eat etc. There is an excellent welcome folder and box of leaflets covering the local area and slightly further afield. Raymond and Julie were ery helpful with information about public transport and pointed out a number of locations on the map. There was a very welcome bottle of wine left for us, which did not make it past the first night. Flat is fully equipped for self-catering but you are less than a 5 minute walk away from the main square and many lovely places to sit and eat. The flat is not air conditioned but does have electric fans. When we were in the apartment we usually opened a kitchen window and the terrace doors which created a cool breeze that sorted temperature out - we visited on probably the hottest week of the year. The apartment is on a quiet street and the terrace overlooks a green and flowery garden (I'm told underneath this is a resident car park but you can't see it) and St Vincent's church tower which is lit up at night and is a lovely view. We visited primarily to see the Tour de France end a stage in Carcassonne and could not have had a better experience. Genuinely lovely place to stay in a great location with everything we needed. I'm sure the terrace alone could sell the place but Raymond and Julie are fantastic hosts that definitely look after their guests. 5 star rating is truly deserved and I hope to be back in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Fabulous apartment in a great location. The host was most welcoming and picked us up at the airport before giving us a quick tour of Carcassone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient in Carcassonne

This apartment was an ideal base from which to explore Carcassonne's Cité and Bastide areas. The walled city was about a 20-minute stroll (longer if you were diverted by the shops). Within a very short walk was Place Carnot, containing some great looking places to eat, a small Carrefour supermarket and a wonderful fruit and vegetable market on Saturday. If you have a car there is on-street parking immediately opposite the apartment. You have to pay, using a nearby machine to obtain a ticket, but it's not expensive and Raymond can explain the easiest way to get the maximum time for your money without having to buy several tickets. We were in the apartment on the top floor of the building, accessed via a winding staircase, the last few steps of which at the top have a very narrow tread so care needs to be taken when going up or down. Once inside, it feels spacious because of the high ceilings and all rooms were in great condition, with comfortable furniture. The weather was cold during our visit but there are electric wall heaters in all rooms so we were always warm enough. The apartment has a useful balcony space which would be great for eating outside during warmer weather. The nearby bell tower of St Vincent's church, from which there is apparently a great view of the city, made its audible presence regularly felt but we didn't feel disturbed by the bells and they were silent through the night. Raymond's communication with us in the weeks and days before our trip was really useful and he was kind enough to meet us on arrival to help with luggage and familiarise us with all aspects of the apartment. He also gave us advice on the best sights to visit and places to eat, the details of which were on business cards and in the helpful welcome book. In conclusion, the apartment and its most welcoming host would make any visit to Carcassonne a genuine pleasure.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommended!

Very well appointed, spacious, and filled with natural light. Convenient location, easy access to a supermarket, bakery, shops and restaurants. 15 minute pleasant walk to La Cité.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 2019

Thoroughly enjoyed our short in Carcassonne. Apartment very central with lots to see and do nearby. Would highly recommend this apartment to anyone thinking of visiting Carcassonne. It has everything you need including outside space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019