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Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.

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Outdoor dining
Living area
The terrace from outside
The barbecue
Bench for lazy afternoons reading on the terrace while eating cherries.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41463.9 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Caunes-Minervois, Occitanie
  • Caunes Minervois Abbey
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Carrière du Roi
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cabrespine Cave
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Small third bedroom off the upstairs bedroom.

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.

The living room has comfortable sofas and chairs. The kitchen is extremely well equipped. The crockery and glassware are of a very high standard. From the kitchen, walk through double French doors onto the terrace which has a dining table for eight. There are easy chairs with bright cushions. A fantastic barbecue, too. The bedrooms are of an equal size and entirely private from one another. Each has it's own beautiful bathroom. La Sucre is in a very quiet position and is totally private. It has lovely views over the rooftops towards the abbey.

Property manager

Ingrid Hudson
Premier Host

Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Children from 6 years old.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only on the terrace. Definitely not inside.
Ask before bringing pets.
Instant booking will not be allowed without the owner seeing previous reviews of the prospective tenant.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

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

About the area

Caunes-Minervois

Located in Caunes-Minervois, this holiday home is in a rural area. Carrière du Roi and St. Julian's and St. Basil's Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and Cabrespine Cave. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Caunes-Minervois, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Caunes Minervois Abbey - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carrière du Roi - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cabrespine Cave - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Domaine de Massiac - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Château Comtal - 24 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Carcassonne Station - 25 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Les Meulieres - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Grande Fontaine - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Auberge de la Clamoux - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Cantine du Curé - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪L'Argent Double - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Caunes Minervois Abbey and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Carrière du Roi. Occitania Truffle House and Château de Gourgazaud are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Luxury and location

The house had everything we needed, was beautifully presented and very comfortable. The terrace is unique in Caunes for a house in the middle of the village. We spent many hours sitting on it enjoying the sounds of the village and the Abbey bells. It was lovely to step out into the medieval streets. Our hosts were excellent and very welcoming. I hope we will meet again.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet week in Le Sucre

This lovely, atmospheric house is carved into the rocks of the town ramparts and the cool stone interiors provided a blissful respite from the heatwave outside. The covered terrace was idyllic in the mornings - you can drink your coffee while watching swallows swoop and whirl over the adjacent rooftops - and the house was extremely well equipped, immaculately furnished and brimming with lovely touches, including plentiful bookshelves. We absolutely loved our stay and found Caunes a great base for touring the area as well as a pretty town in its own right. It’s not possible to drive right to the door of the property but that’s part of the charm of the historical location and we had no problem finding free parking spaces nearby. We’d love to return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristel mcgivern M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning home in a beautiful village

We had a lovely relaxing stay in beautiful Caunes Minervois. The hosts, Ingrid and Christopher were so accommodating and thoughtful, even purchased groceries for us before we arrived. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Wish we were back there enjoying the evening sun on the lovely terrace. Five stars
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Village House

Well equipped and comfortable. Very helpful and hospitable hosts. Parking can be difficult and access to house is awkward. Caunes Minervois is a lovely village, well situated for exploring a very beautiful and interesting area.

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

La Sucre - Superb

In my opinion, having stayed in several properties in Caunes Minervois, La Sucre is absolutely the best. Everything you need and more for a really comfortable stay is here. The furniture and decor are fabulous and add to the charm of a beautiful French village like Caunes Minervois. Ingrid has been managing properties for many years and her attention to detail is impeccable. My only hesitation in recommending this property too highly is because I want it to be available when I next return. Anything else would be a disappointment.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin and Barbara R., Watford, UK

Quaint and spacious property with stunning views across the city

La Sucre is a beautiful house set in a picturesque French village, well-located for a multitude of activities, from cycling to swimming in the lake, visiting Carcassone to listening to live music at local restaurants, or walking through vineyards and having a barbecue with the sunset on the patio. Ingrid was very thoughtful in providing us with a bottle of wine on our arrival as well as pretty dahlia flowers in vases. The gite is so well-equipped that it was like being at home. The people of Caunes were so friendly and gladly spoke in English when we didn't understand French! We loved every minute of our holiday and would highly recommend visiting La Sucre.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

Beautiful House in quiet french village

This house is so spacious with with a large outdoor seating and dining area on the terrace and a large comfortable lounge, we felt really at home here, the property is well appointed and well equipped and has everything you could wish for, including the use of bicycles which enabled us to ride off road along a disused railway line and along the tracks through the vineyards to neighbouring villages. The village of Caunes-Minervois is very quiet and peaceful, with a choice of places to eat. Ingrid is a wonderful host, very easy to communicate with and always on hand to answer any queries. This is a place we will definitely come back to.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Abraham H., Sevenoaks, UK

WELL APPOINTED GITE WITH GREAT TERRACE

When you read the description of the gite, please believe every word! In actual fact the place is even better than the description and the accompanying photos. It is a very well organized, clean and well appointed gite We never even used the kitchen. It has a plancha as a barbecue and what a revelation it was to use. We had fish, crevettes, calamari, pork and lamb chops, sausages, bread coated with olive oil toasted on the plancha. Even mushrooms, peppers and more prepared on the plancha and it was great. I can go on for quite a bit, but sufficient to say that it was a very good find and we enjoyed our stay even though it was unbearably hot during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

lyn- marie w.

A holiday treat

Spacious, modern accommodation over three floors. The living/ kitchen and outdoor space is simply luxurious. The furnishings reflect the owner's artistic style, it is also very well organised and very comfortable. It's a great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Maureen B.

The property was charming and well equipped.

January is not a good time to visit. Most places of interest were closed for the month, along with many restaurants. It was much colder than we expected.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Diana T.

Christmas In Caunes Minervois Hideaway

This was our first Christmas holiday away from home and we found La Sucre to be a very charming retreat. The cottage has been imaginatively renovated over 3 floors and is fully equipped with just about everything you could possibly need. It is worth mentioning that this is one of the few places in which it was not necessary to run the entire kitchen contents through the dishwasher on arrival. Everything is very clean, spotless in fact which is not the case with many holiday rentals. There were plenty of large fluffy towels in both bathrooms along with extra bedding and light throws to keep off the odd chill. We really appreciated the satellite TV with dozens of UK and US channels compared with many places which only have the news. There is also a very useful selection of condiments and essentials to get you started. Our host Christopher gave us a warm welcome and was close at hand for any problems of which there were few. There was also great communication with Ingrid during the booking process, very patient and informative. The wood burner gives off a lot of heat and really kept us warm, the wood can be picked up cheaply from the Bricolage or most supermarkets. Caunes is a friendly little village with a varied selection of eateries to suit most tastes and budgets. Over Christmas not everywhere is open but you will not suffer with the available selection. There are so many other villages and towns to explore within a 40 mins radius including Carcassonne, that if you want you can be busy with daily trips. It is a quiet village although a couple of the locals are occasionally fond of riding their trail bikes in the evening. Our only complaint is that the hot water often ran out on us by the early evening due to our habit of taking long showers and the electric heaters in the bedrooms were insufficient to really warm the rooms on the economical setting. The water is heated overnight due to the cost of electricity in France so I understand that these are common problems in the region, especially during the winter. We would very much like to return to La Sucre at any time of year. The owners have done a wonderful job with the property and it is very good value for money.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Georganne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing home!

This beautiful home is even better than the photos. It's situated in a beautiful, quiet town, 20 minutes from everywhere including Carcassone, Minerve, hiking, historic places and lovely food. The house has been lovingly rebuilt and decorated. The kitchen is well appointed with everything you need to cook some beautiful meals. The living areas are very comfortable. The two bedrooms are virtually suites with plenty of closet space and huge bathrooms. Perfect for a long or short stay. Ingrid was an amazing host, always within reach when you needed something. Thank you, Ingrid and Christopher for your generous hosting and your kindness when I was injured. A beautiful month in Caunes Minervois. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un séjour très agréable dans un gite remarquable

Tout est parfait dans ce gîte de Caunes : accueil chaleureux de notre hôtesse Ingrid, un logement remarquable rénové avec goût, spacieux, très propre et très bien équipé à tous les niveaux! Le village est très typique, et dispose de toutes les facilités. Nous recommandons vivement!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Second time and as great as the first!

Last year was our first visit to Caunes-Minervoir and we stayed at La Sucre mid-May-early June. We liked it so much, we booked it again for this spring. The house is truly marvelous and was everything we remembered. While the weather did not cooperate this year (a lot of wind, rain, and cool temperatures) we couldn't have been in a better location. The house is quiet, well equipped with comfortable beds and equally comfortable living area furniture. Fabulous pizza place in walking distance as is a stellar restaurant L'Atelier. We had meals in frequently, given the weather and the kitchen provided everything we needed to make lovely meals with marvelous French ingredients. The thrice-weekly markets in the centre of town provided fresh herbs and vegetables, and fabulous quiches. Ingrid and Christopher are so welcoming and helpful - marvelous hosts! We have visited France over 20 times in the past 25 years and have never returned before to a holiday home. We are already thinking of booking La Sucre for a third time!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., Peterborough, England/Medford, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved this house.

Ingrid and Christopher are wonderful hosts. Christopher actually met us to lead us to this beautifully renovated medieval property. As other reviews have mentioned, the kitchen is great - absolutely the best we have encountered in our travels! The rest of the house is equally good, comfortable for hanging out - both indoors and out on the expansive terrace. And the beds are very comfortable too.The village is totally charming with excellent restaurants (don’t miss L’Atelier), a great Boulangerie and a nicely stocked grocery store. We can’t recommend this rental highly enough, it deserves more than five stars. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Longmont, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of paradise

If you want a peaceful holiday in a gorgeous apartment this is your place. This is the second time in this village, and staying in one of Ingrid's properties and I can't say enough nice things -- just wonderful. The apartment has everything you need, the shops in the nearby city have the best produce and groceries at a very reasonable price. There are activities to entertain you or it is just a perfect place to hang out and read a book. 5 stars!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect holiday

We had a marvelous time at LaSucre. The house was everything we could have hoped for: spacious, inviting and quiet. Ingrid was the perfect hostess; her emails were precise and clear and our questions were always answered quickly. She had many wonderful suggestions and we really had the perfect holiday. My husband and I cannot wait to go back again to this wonderful place!
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Absolutely wonderful. I won’t repeat the other glowing reviews — just add my AMEN! to those comments and add: if you love cooking, make sure you take a look at everything offered that I’ve not seen in a rental before: knife sharpener, measuring cups, an immersion blender and good quality pots and pans, including a Le Creuset casserole. The local market includes a Quiche truck with the BEST quiche I’ve had ever. The area of France is marvellous and we so enjoyed our hikes in the countryside. We have rented over the last 25 years 20 or so places in France. This has been the best and we are talking about coming back next year. Thank you so much Ingrid and Christopher.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Breda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

Highly recommend La Sucre. The house is so comfortable with an amazingly well equipped kitchen and the terrace is just beautiful. This was my third stay and will not be my last. Thank you Ingrid and Christopher.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Photos don't do justice!

I can't recommend this lovely property strongly enough. It's not often that you book and stay at a property that exceeds expectations but la Sucre did just that. The photos do not do it justice. It was by far the nicest we have stayed in; incredibly functional and well-equipped but stunning and full of character. AND located in the most picturesque village ever! We used this home-away-from-home as a base for our week-long exploration throughout the Languedoc/Roussillon area and it was perfect. Ingrid and John were excellent hosts, providing us with a lovely welcoming basket of fruit and bottle of wine, showing (not just telling) us where to shop for supplies and answering any questions we had. One lasting memory of our stay is our morning walk to the village boulangerie through narrow, winding cobblestone streets to purchase fresh croissants for breakfast to be enjoyed on the outside ‘terrace’. We would not hesitate to return and stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

We had an amazing stay with the family! The house is beautiful as are the surroundings villages. Well worth your while to stay there.

10/10 Excellent

Marina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belle maison

La maison est beaucoup plus belle et que sur les photos, se trouve entre deux petites ruelles, au calme. Très bien équipée, décorée avec le goût. La literie et le linge de lit est parfait. Les chambres sont spacieuses. Il y a des caméras vidéosurveillance à l’extérieur et à l’intérieur au niveau de la terrasse. Nous avons passé très bon séjour. Je recommande.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alain M., Nantes, in Brittany, west of France

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Séjour très agréable

Une belle maison ancienne aux murs de 50cm d’épaisseur remarquablement rénovée et décorée. Beaucoup de charme et de goût dans la décoration. Splendide terrasse extérieure couverte qui donnait envie d’y passer toute la journée. Calme absolu et détente. Cuisine et SDB très équipées. Une maison de vacances parfaite. Parking à proximité
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

sean m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great gite

The gite is all we hoped for. It is roomy, attractively furnished and well supplied with everything you might need. The hosts, Ingrid and Christopher, are friendly, efficient and helpful. We thoroughly recommend this beautiful holiday home. If you book it you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bliss in the South of France

La Sucre was well appointed and lived up to our expectations. Plenty of space and great outdoor terrace where we had most of our meals. We found the local people very friendly. Enjoyed the peace and quiet and very handy to the neighbouring quaint villages Ingrid was very helpful and accommodating. A very special part of France
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ingrid Hudson

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I was a documentary photographer in South Africa for many years before coming to our beautiful French village about twenty years ago. Since then I have renovated many houses both for myself and others. Part of the fun has been buying treasures from local markets and brocantes with which to furnish the houses. It was a great way to get to understand the area, learn French and make friends with the people of our village.
Since I began renting my houses, of the many, many people who have come to stay with us, 12 couples ( now 15!) have themselves fallen in love with the area and bought houses in and around the village. Be warned!

Why they chose this property

It has been really satisfying renovating houses in Caunes especially as many had been abandoned. La Sucre had actually fallen down; a lost tooth in a row of lovely stone facades. To renovate it and make it a working part of the village once again has been a great privilege.

What makes this property unique

My son commissioned me to renovate La Sucre for him. We worked together on the design and finishes of the house. My daughter-in-law, a great maker of interesting houses, helped us furnish it. We found old mirrors, pretty crockery and glassware, fabrics and photographs. It has been wonderful building something as beautiful as La Sucre from a tumbled down ruin and, especially, doing it together. It is a house in which we plan to have many happy holidays getting to know the French countryside, the wines and the people. How lucky we are.

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