Le GRANJOU : TRANQUILLITE et charme campagnard, DREUILHE.

Description for B&B:

ENVIRONMENT, VIEW, AND NEIGHBORHOOD: The cottage is located in a peaceful countryside hamlet on the outskirts of a forest, home to fifteen inhabitants and an abundance of deer and wild boar, which lucky guests may even spot in the garden. With no neighboring buildings, guests can enjoy uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside. The cottage is attached to the owners' house but has a separate entrance, ensuring complete independence.

INDOOR AND OUTDOOR AMENITIES: The cottage boasts a charming and cozy interior, featuring a spacious main living room measuring 30 square meters with a kitchen and dining area equipped with a gas hob, oven, fridge-freezer, microwave, and washing machine. A large bay window opens up to a covered balcony of 6 square meters facing south. The living area is overlooked by a mezzanine with a sloping roof, furnished as a dormitory with two beds, one measuring 120 cm and the other partitioned with blackout curtains and measuring 140 cm, along with a spacious 2 square meter closet. The mezzanine also includes a 6 square meter bathroom with a shower, sink, toilet, and another sizable closet. The cottage offers WIFI access and can provide a changing table, cot, and high chair if needed. Please note that sheets and towels are not provided, and pets are accepted under certain conditions.

LOCATION AND NEARBY CITIES: The cottage is conveniently located just 5 minutes away from the center of Lavelanet. It is also within close proximity to several notable cities, including Montségur (13 km), Mirepoix (18 km), Camon (20 km), Foix (25 km), Tarascon (35 km), Pamiers (45 km), Carcassonne (60 km), St Girons, St Lizier, and the Cathar castles, medieval towns, and prehistoric sites that can be found in the surrounding area. Additionally, the valleys of Couserans and Vicdessos are only an hour away, while Andorra, the sea, and Spain can be reached within an hour and a half.

ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION: The Ariège region offers a plethora of diverse and exciting activities, including canoeing, canyoning, rafting, hydro speed, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, swimming in water bodies, rivers, and mountain lakes, as well as tree climbing. The nearby Olmes Mountains ski resort, located just 20 km away, also offers various summer activities such as downhill mountain biking, zip lining, archery, and climbing. Nature enthusiasts can explore the underground river of Bouiche, the picturesque Lake Montbel, the Frau gorges, Plateau de Beille, altitude lakes, and the Luzenac talc quarry park with its bamboo grove. Other attractions include the intermittent Fontestorbes fountain, a tree climbing site, the forest of Bélesta, and the breathtaking waterfalls of Roquefort Les Cascades. For those interested in prehistoric sites, the region offers the caves of Niaux, Cow, Lombrives, Bédeilhac, Maz dAzil, and the Prehistoric Park. History buffs can delve into the region's past by visiting the cave church of Vals, abbeys, cathedrals, Romanesque churches, villages, and Cathar castles (with 19 castles nearby, including Montsegur, Roquefixade, Puivert, Quéribus, Peyrepertuse, and Puilaurens). Other notable cities worth exploring include Mirepoix, Foix, and Carcassonne, which host festivals, medieval days, night shows, and outdoor events. The region also boasts various museums, such as the Forges de Pyrene, Textile, Horn Comb, Hunting and Nature, and Old Trades museums. Visitors can also enjoy farm visits, including bison, llamas, reptiles, ostrich, butterfly, and wolf farms. Finally, guests can savor the local gastronomy, which includes farm products, foie gras, confit, mountain charcuterie, and cheeses.

SERVICES AND SHOPS: Lavelanet, a town with a population of 6,500, provides all the necessary amenities for daily life, including banks, a post office, a pharmacy, various shops, a cinema, supermarkets, and discount stores. Medical, dental, laboratory, emergency, Social Security, and veterinary services are also available.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: We are fluent in both French and Spanish and are happy to provide any further explanations or information. Please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful region.