Enchanting hamlet house, riverside garden.
Entire home in Castelnau-Durban, France
- 4 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 3 beds
- 1 bath
Hosted by Paula
- Superhost
- 12 years hosting
Listing highlights
Exceptional check-in experience
Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.
Beautiful area
Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Valley and garden views
Soak up the views during your stay.
'Les Hiboux' is a traditional stone hamlet house, with 45m2 secluded terrace, and an enchanting riverside garden. We have just finished a complete renovation. The house has 2 bedrooms , new bathroom, modern , well equipped fitted kitchen. spacious lounge. The hamlet is calm and peaceful , our house will suit you if you are looking to rest and be in nature . The house is a great base from which you can explore the super region of the Ariége
Suitable for families, couples and singles of all ages.
The space
We have just finished a complete renovation.( Jan 2023) All area's in the house are new and clean. When you arrive you will step through double glass door into a spacious lounge.
The new fully equipped kitchen is at the far end of this open plan room. The kitchen has two windows with a few over flowering boarder In the centre of the room dinning with table and chairs.
The lounge has a wood burning stove, comfortable seating, large windows over looking the gardens.
on the first floor are 2 bedrooms . One master bedroom with 160cm bed, spacious with views over the gardens. One twin bedroom, 2 singles. This can room be made into a 180cm double (please request in advance) Bathroom with walking in shower, sink and toilet. Heated towel rail.
All rooms have wooden floors , curtains and shutters, the overall house space is 75m2.
On the first you will find a door to access the 45m2 terrace, with BBQ and wooden garden furniture. Flowers and scented shrub surround the terrace. The large riverside garden is delight. Planted by a the former owner a 'paysagiste' he has created a enchanting garden full of interest for young and older a like. We hope you enjoy our house as much as we do!
Guest access
the house and garden is private private for your use only.
Other things to note
We ask that you do not wear outdoor shoes in the the house to protect our wooden floors - so please bring slippers!
In cooler months you will need to light the wood burning stove . All equipment is provided for you. There is electric heating also.
Suitable for families, couples and singles of all ages.
The space
We have just finished a complete renovation.( Jan 2023) All area's in the house are new and clean. When you arrive you will step through double glass door into a spacious lounge.
The new fully equipped kitchen is at the far end of this open plan room. The kitchen has two windows with a few over flowering boarder In the centre of the room dinning with table and chairs.
The lounge has a wood burning stove, comfortable seating, large windows over looking the gardens.
on the first floor are 2 bedrooms . One master bedroom with 160cm bed, spacious with views over the gardens. One twin bedroom, 2 singles. This can room be made into a 180cm double (please request in advance) Bathroom with walking in shower, sink and toilet. Heated towel rail.
All rooms have wooden floors , curtains and shutters, the overall house space is 75m2.
On the first you will find a door to access the 45m2 terrace, with BBQ and wooden garden furniture. Flowers and scented shrub surround the terrace. The large riverside garden is delight. Planted by a the former owner a 'paysagiste' he has created a enchanting garden full of interest for young and older a like. We hope you enjoy our house as much as we do!
Guest access
the house and garden is private private for your use only.
Other things to note
We ask that you do not wear outdoor shoes in the the house to protect our wooden floors - so please bring slippers!
In cooler months you will need to light the wood burning stove . All equipment is provided for you. There is electric heating also.
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What this place offers
Garden view
River view
Waterfront
Kitchen
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Rated 4.91 out of 5 from 33 reviews.
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Castelnau-Durban, Occitanie, France
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Neighborhood highlights
"Les Hiboux" is situated in the forest valley of the River Artillac. A bubbling mountain river runs through the Large garden. The gardens and terrace are planted with mature flowering and scented shrubs. In spring and summer the gardens and terrace are a splendid site to see and breath. The Hamlet of 7 houses is quiet and calm.The local village of Castelnau Durban is 2km, it can be walked along the road that follows the river Artillac and its valley, it can be also be reached across an ancient footpath which gives views of the mountains and surrounding area. The village has a bakery and epicerie, a very good restaurant and a tabac as well as a local craft shop which is open in the summer months. The valley is an area of protected environment in the heart of the Parc naturel régional des Pyrénées ariégeoises. In the park there is virtually no industry (1%) , the population is sparse and consequently traffic minimal.
These are the foothills of the pyrenees.
There are many walks of astounding beauty that can be made directly from the house. Beautiful wild flowers in spring, stunning walks in summer cooled by the forest. The voie verte is a recently opened 42km route reserved for cyclists and walkers running from St Girons and Foix accessed at Castelnau Durban and is wonderful at all times of year. In the cottage you will find guides and maps with local attractions and walks.
With no pollution the River runs clear and the nights sky bright for star gazers.
The house is fully in natural beauty. A treasure trove of fauna and flora, wild life, bird life, a virtually untouched part of the national park.
Many local activities and historic sites are under 3O mins drive. There is lots to see and do in the area. A large swimming lake 20 mins drive, many outdoor sporting activities.A perfect for cycling, hiking and motor biking. Historical castles and towns. Locally produced cheese, wine, meat and vegetables, easily purchased from the many local markets. "Les Hiboux"provides a very calm and tranquil base from which to experience the different flavours of this wonderful region.
These are the foothills of the pyrenees.
There are many walks of astounding beauty that can be made directly from the house. Beautiful wild flowers in spring, stunning walks in summer cooled by the forest. The voie verte is a recently opened 42km route reserved for cyclists and walkers running from St Girons and Foix accessed at Castelnau Durban and is wonderful at all times of year. In the cottage you will find guides and maps with local attractions and walks.
With no pollution the River runs clear and the nights sky bright for star gazers.
The house is fully in natural beauty. A treasure trove of fauna and flora, wild life, bird life, a virtually untouched part of the national park.
Many local activities and historic sites are under 3O mins drive. There is lots to see and do in the area. A large swimming lake 20 mins drive, many outdoor sporting activities.A perfect for cycling, hiking and motor biking. Historical castles and towns. Locally produced cheese, wine, meat and vegetables, easily purchased from the many local markets. "Les Hiboux"provides a very calm and tranquil base from which to experience the different flavours of this wonderful region.
Meet your host
Fun fact: I used to perform in dance and musical's
Speaks English and French
We moved from Sussex in 2003. looking for a quiet spot away from the hustle and bustle of life in southern England. Our house was in a very poor condition when we found it and my husband and I have spent our first years here personally renovating. Since then we have taken great pleasure in completely renovated the cottage next to our house and 2 other properties in the hamlet - available for you to enjoy nature and the tranquility of the area.
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