Remparts House

Mailhac, Aude
Bed & Breakfast
+33 (0)7 49 65 27 35
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Per night
€89 - €119
Bedroom

4 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome
Babies welcome

Rustic charm and homely hospitality – this 12th-century hideaway in a medieval village is perfect for slow days, wine and wandering

Per night
€89 - €119

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€89 - €119 per night

The Experience

800 years of history, six years of renovation, four charming rooms, and a host who knows his way around a kitchen – we’re sold. The house is four-storied, honey-stoned, and bang in the middle of Mailhac, a medieval village of ancient arches and cobblestones. Inside are hand-hewn beams, centuries-old tiles, wooden shutters, and cool white walls.

You can spread out in a generous kitchen/diner and two cosy sitting areas – the music room spills onto a terrace. There’s even a tiny gym if you’re feeling virtuous. En suite bedrooms are comfortable with rocking chairs and village views; two have freestanding baths. The Tower Room, tucked under the eaves at the top of three flights of stairs, has its own private patio.

Look out over terracotta-tiled rooftops to the hills beyond. Fire up the barbecue, sip something chilled and French (there are three winemakers in the village) and settle to a slower pace of life.

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We think you'll love

  • Staying in a quirky home with lots of character in the heart of a typical village in southern France
  • Being slightly off the beaten track and feeling like you’ve stumbled upon a hidden gem
  • Hiking, wine-tasting, and all the river activities – from kayaking and fishing to wild swimming
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You should know

  • Lots of levels and stairs mean it’s not ideal for those with mobility issues
  • There is no private parking – leave your car nearby in the village
  • Best suited to adults – not ideal for families with young children

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €89
4 Doubles
From €89

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights, 3 nights in high season.
Closed
December - February.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

Among the southern vineyards, step slightly off the beaten track to this medieval village where life runs at a different pace. Jack's warm welcome is matched by the quirky charm of this 12th-century home, fully renovated to offer modern comforts and inviting sun terraces where you can relax, read and chat gazing over the rooftops. If you want a truly French setting, this will be hard to beat.
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Location

The neighbourhood

You're a two-minute walk from the village bar and a short drive to Bize-Minervois (4 km), where you'll find cafés, restaurants, and shops. The local pool is open summer afternoons, and the Canal du Midi is nearby for walks or cycling. Historic Minerve, with its dramatic gorge and Cathar past, is 10–15 minutes away, while Narbonne, Saint-Chinian, and the Mediterranean coast are within easy reach.

Local points of interest from Jack Barnett

  • Within a 5 minute drive (or 10 minute bike ride!) of Mailhac we have the village of Bize Minervois which has a river popular with swimmers and has a small number of restaurants, cafes and bars. You will see plenty of paragliders flying about the hills.
  • Also around 15 minute drive is Le Somail on the Canal Du Midi (and other villages on the Canal Du Midi) where you can hire bikes, boats or just go for a stroll alongside the picturesque canal. River boats will take you on a trip up the oak tree lined canal.
  • The perched village of Minerve is a 10 minute drive up the beautiful gorges of the Cesse and the Briant rivers. The historic village towers over the gorges below and has plenty of stories that bring colour to the history of the area.
  • The historic city of Narbonne is around 25 minute drive from Mailhac. With it’s famous food hall, stunning cathedral, restaurants, cafes, shops, markets, canal, museums and much more there is plenty to keep you entertained.
  • On the road to Argeliers you will see a centre for hiring quad bikes to go on a little adventure over the hills.
  • Saint Chinian is another AOC in our area and is a lovely market town. Two bustling weekly markets operate in the town square and the Vernazobres river cuts through the town which is a great place for a plunge on a warm day.

Introducing

Jack Barnett

Your host Jack is a professional chef who grew up in Hertfordshire and trained in art and design before switching careers. He’s worked in top London kitchens — including the River Café — and as a chef in ski resorts and aboard superyachts. Don’t miss his excellent sourdough bread – and definitely try a cooking class if you can.