“A perfect French country getaway” Well, the weather could have been a bit warmer, but that was the only flaw in our recent stay at Chez Georges - and it was the last week of winter. The warmth of hosts JP and alix more than made up for chilly nights. Though not the least intrusive, they'd stop by every few days bearing fresh flowers or muffins, local wine or a tip about a local event. The cottage itself surpassed any vacation rental I have known, in its generous size and peaceful setting, beautiful stone walls and comfortable French country furnishings. The small kitchen was stocked with plenty of staples. The house was perfect for just relaxing and reading inside, warmed by the two fireplaces and the view of the 800-year-old church out the window. For our daily expeditions, we mostly stuck to the scenic little villages and hilltop castle ruins within an hour's drive. But one could equally use Chez Georges as a very comfortable base camp for exploring the highlights of southern France and northern Spain.

“A DELIGHTFUL SETTING FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE” We found this beautifully maintained house, modern but in the French style, quiet yet perfectly situated for travel though South West France. We visited Carcasonne,Toulouse, Narbonne, Andorra, the Western Riviera, even Barcelona Spain, easily by car from there in a day, finding the Limoux house a delight to return to and relax in after sightseeing. Accomodation for families, or up to four couples, makes the house very affordable, yet it has the feeling of a very intimate and special place. Its small but private grounds, plus the scenery and many fine restaurants in Limoux itself, make it an ideal place for a holiday: one we intend to repeat just as soon as we can.

“Great house and greta town” I really enjoyed our stay at your house. The house is in a wonderful part of the town, so close to everything. I could park my car just near the front of the house then walk to a bakery and a restaurant of our choice, how good are the restaurants in the town. The house was so comfortable but the best part for me anyway was the courtyard and terrace. For my wife she couldn't stop raving about the new kitchen and bathroom. Congratulations on the house and we have already planned to stay there within the next year.

“Chez Nick and Carolyn” What a find! Charming little B&B; just 50mins south-west of Carcassonne. Listen to the tinkling of the cow bells as you doze off to sleep after Nick's delicious four course evening meals and local wines, all sourced locally. Carolyn has all thought of everything from the hairdryer and cotton wool in the bathroom, to the eclectic selection of CDs. We loved our stay and came home wishing we were still sitting in the village square soaking up the sun and enjoying the friendship of our hosts.

“una vacanza fantastica” E' un appartamento tranquillo, molto pulito, e a due passi dai ristoranti, le piccole botteghe, il mercato e il fiume. Limoux poi e' un punto perfetto per visitare sia la costa che la parte montana della zona. L'appartamento e' stato ristrutturato di recente, percio' la cucina, il bagno, le imposte, la camera, era tutto nuovissimo! I proprietari sono delle persone squisite e tra l'altro parlano inglese. Ci hanno potuto consigliare i luoghi da non perdere e i vini doc della zona. Incantevole, non vediamo l'ora di ritornare per il carnevale!

“Peace and Quiet in the Country” La Maison Bleue is an oasis of calm in the hamlet of Sonnac sur L'Hers. It is easy to find and delightful to return to each day after touring. The house has lovely outdoor spaces in front of the dwelling or on the back terrace overlooking hills and fields with sheep and cows. Very restful. Interior space is good, beds are comfortable and linens of top quality. Our hosts left us farm fresh eggs, bread, milk, tea and coffee to get us started as well as olive oil, herbs and balsamic vinegar in the cupboards. Fresh flowers adorned the dining table. There is a good selection of Dvd's should you wish to stay home of an evening and catch a feel good film. If you wish, Nigel will make you dinner at the next door B&B.; It's a very good deal! Carolyn is a charming hostess. I recommend this vacation home to anyone who enjoys a tranquil holiday.

“A summer to remember” My "wow" test for a holiday is how long after I have returned home do the memories last. When doing the math, 4 years have past - I can't believe it. I can still recall times playing in the pool, trips to the bakery for fresh bread in the morning, great meals both at home and in the countryside and ending the day by the pool at night with a glass of wine or two or... We still talk about our summer in France and can't wait to get back again.

“Beautiful accommodation in a beautiful part of France.” This accommodation in Olonzac is perfectly situated for exploring the beautiful region of Languedoc. Whether we headed north, south, east or west, there was so much to see that our four weeks stay was not nearly enough! Lucy (our landlady) could not have been more helpful, from the time of booking to the day of leaving. The accommodation was particularly delightful and a pleasure to return to after a day's exploring. We left when the grapes were tiny and green, but would love to be there at harvest time!

“Fabulous house -- Great kitchen!!!” We were so pleasantly surprised by Maison Juliette. From the pictures online we thought it could go either way, but the pictures did not do the house justice. It is huge. It is clean - nicely decorated. It was a bit too cold in November to enjoy the garden, but even just having the green space surrounding that side of the house added to the experience. The kitchen was wonderful. One of our traveling companions is a real gourmand who had come to cook, and it even passed her high standards.

“Idealer ausflugsmittelpunkt” Traumhaft ruhige Lage zum Erholen mit vielen ausflugsmöglichkeiten. Geschmackvoll eingerichtetes kleines Häuschen für Zwei. Versorgung mit frischen Eiern von hauseigenen Hühnern garantiert - und auf Bestellung bekommt man das wohl beste Cassoulet der Region. Weinprobe um die Ecke nicht ausgeschlossen ;-) Evelyn Stoltenberg ist die perfekte Gastgeberin! Kompletter Reisebericht auf www.europeonline-magazine.eu

“Comfortable, clean & welcoming” Have stayed with Debbie & Steve a couple of times. They have done a great job converting part of their home into this very comfortable gite, with all modern facilities. They are excellent hosts - on hand if needed but respecting one's privacy and very much aware that it is your holiday home for the duration. The location is very handy for Carcassone, the canal du Midi & many local sites & attractions. Limoux is the nearest large & very pleasant market town. We have also stopped off in our campervan en route to Spain. Their large barn offers plenty of space + hook up and, if the gite is free, lovely shower to be had! They will also produce delicious meals on request. The only downside is the lack of facilities in the village, although there is bread delivery. Would thoroughly recommend for a quiet, typically French rural stay.