Dit vakantiehuis is er eentje uit de duizend: vriendelijke ontvangst, prachtig gerenoveerd huis, gezellig ingericht, verzorgd en goed onderhouden, rustige ligging, prachtig uitzicht, voor de kinderen zijn de trampoline en de pingpongtafel zeker 'n meerwaarde ... Ondanks de rustige ligging is er binnen redelijke afstand veel leuks te bezoeken/ondernemen. 'n Mens kan niet meer verlangen. Hoewel... er zou wat meer bestek mogen zijn. Maar dat is dan ook echt het enige...

We spent a month in this gite,and enjoyed it very much. The gite was spacious and well equipped and the outside terrace was a great place to sit with remarkable views, and never too hot. We made good use of the pool, which warmed up during our stay. The owners Catherine and Alex could not have been more helpful, we succesfully tried several of their recommended restuarants. The area is very unspoilt but full of interest. We did a lot of walking,and saw amazing bird life and flowers. Hope to return.

What a nice Traditional French Gite set in the countryside overlooking the National Park and majestic views of the Pyrenees. I have enjoyed my initial stay in this comfortable and relaxed atmosphere that I decided to spend a further 11 months here. Why not, it has everything including open plan kitchen/reception, BBQ area, Laundry room, three spacious bedrooms, 2 wc's, fully equipped and with a lovely clean pool while also being kindly cared for by my hosts Catherine and Alex who are always at hand to give advice, invite me for a meal, suggest places to go and visit, allow for my friends and family to frequent and even making sure the fire place is stoked and the wine is chilled for when returning from a trip. What more can one ask for! A real home from home!!

Wonderful Ariège... A house in the middle of nowhere or maybe in heaven! Beautiful restauration of an old house... Everything was perfect....

Just back from a perfect week at the Gite vue des Montagnes. Location was stunning, pool excellent, accommodation exactly as required plus extensive grounds for our 18 mth old grandson to explore safely and lots of ball games, books, trampoline etc to keep him occupied. Catherine and Alex were extremely helpful both before and during our stay and we would heartily recommend the gite for a relaxing stay. Thanks so much for making it such an unforgettable holiday.

We stayed at the Gite for a month with our two children (6 & 8) and really enjoyed our time. The setting is beautiful, awesome 360 degree views, with only the noise of cow bells and frogs to hear. We found the gite very lovingly restored, the beds were comfortable (lighter bedding or sheets would have been good as we found ourselves too warm towards the end of our stay when the weather heated up), and the shower was excellent. The kitchen is a bit on the small side (lacking bench space) and could use some TLC - the dishwasher racks had broken wheels, one of the gas jets didn't stay alight - and the kitchen lacked basic items like salad and mixing bowls. Other than this, the rest of the gite was very spacious and comfortable. The fire worked well when we needed to use it. A note to future guests is that there are no basic pantry 'staples' provided (such as oil, salt, pepper, sugar) or cleaning and maintenance products, other than what appeared to be left over from previous guests. We had to purchase items that we would expect to find in a holiday rental like garbage bags, kitchen cleaning cloths, dishwashing tablets and firefighters. Our children loved that there were some toys and English books, they enjoyed playing outside with the resident cat Pickle, building a cubby house with the owners' children, the trampoline, table tennis and of course the pool! We enjoyed soaking up the view, cycling through the rolling hills, relaxing by the pool and using the gite to explore the Ariege region. The region has a lot to offer - walks, cycling, caves, mountains, Prehistoric attractions, ropes courses (acro branch), rivers as well as many small towns. There were plenty of tourist brochures in the gite which was a great help in planning trips. A car is a must. We would highly recommend this property to friends.

We stayed in the Gite for four months in late winter and early spring and we had a wonderful experience. The house is located in a beautiful spot, amid rolling hills with perfect stunning views of the Pyrenees. It is very calm , there is not a single noise around , yet it's only 10-15 minutes on the backroads from all the amenities you would need. There are many things to do around( skiing, walking,nice small villages and churches) but we ended up most of the time in the garden with the view of the mountains. The house itself is perfectly maintained, spotlessly clean, fully equipped and decorated with style, using a combination of antique furniture and modern fittings. The owners live on the property, which was great for us , since they are extremely helpful and went of their way to make our stay pleasant ( they installed a protective rail around the wood burning stove for our one-year old baby, which we found very thoughtful). Overall this is a great vacation house in an exceptional location: We didn't really want to leave when our holidays were finished!

We stayed at the property for three months which is well appointed, with its own washing machine, comfortable and clean. Bed linen and towels provided. There was a fridge. electric cooker and hob. A wood burner in the sitting room supplied with wood by the owners added to the ambiance particularly during the spring months.The surrounding garden boasts spectacular panoramic views of the Pyrenees and in the evening the nightingales are an attraction. The gite is located close to the town of Pamier and the sites of the Midi-Pyrenees are easily reached via the nearby road system

The house is beautiful. You feel like home. The place is incredible : calm et perfect view on the Pyrénées ! Thakns for these peefect holidays !

The gite is set in an idyllic location on a southward aspect with stunning views across the Pyrenees. It is also well served by the town of Pamiers, which covered all necessities. The building has been beautifully restored and provides a picturesque setting to 'get away from it all.' The open plan ground floor proved a good living space to enjoy time together as a family. There was a good selection of books, games and toys. Although we were slightly disappointed by the TV, which made viewing the good selection of DVD's in the evening frustrating as it's small and the sound piercingly tinny. The kitchen had good facilities for cooking for four, and the dishwasher was a welcome bonus. Although at the cost of a washing machine, I'm not sure it was worth it. All the bedrooms were of a good size, albeit a little spartan for our taste. The mattresses were comfortable but the presence of a footboard on the double beds meant that if you are over six foot tall, as one of us is, a good night sleep was somewhat elusive. The bathroom was excellent whilst having two WCs, with one separate, made bathing was a relaxing experience with great views out up the valley. The shower was shower was excellent too. The pool and garden facilities are superb here; an abundance of land for kids to play and roam, table tennis, trampoline, clean swimming pool, surpassed our expectations. Although in the heat of the day there was a gathering of thirsty wasps around the pool. However, once we informed the hosts, this was dealt with as best it could be. Whilst evenings sitting in the alfresco dining area for meals, watching the sunset over the mountains will live long in the memory. There is also excellent access to some of the worlds best cycling if that's your thing, as it ours. With Ax-les-thermes being a good trip on cooler days. Alex and Catherine were both helpful during our stay, especially when the power 'tripped'. They also allowed us the added security of paying via the website, which was much appreciated. Would I recommend to a friend? Yes, but with the caveats of, lack of washing machine and be under 6 foot. Also, there was no wifi available in the gîte, even after it apparently had been fixed.

What a fantastic house and surrounding. Wij hebben hier 1 week doorgebracht met kinderen van 12 t/m 17, die normaal gesproken gewend zijn te kamperen, een hele uitdaging! We hadden de eerste helft vd week super warm weer, 2e helft iets minder. Heerlijk gezwommen in een fijn schoon zwembad met een fantastisch uitzicht. We genoten van de rust en het feit dat je per dag max 10 auto's voorbij zag/hoorde komen, dit is echt vakantie vieren! Het huis zelf is werkelijk met heel veel oog voor detail gerenoveerd en ziet er uit om door een ringetje te halen, complimenten voor de gastheer/vrouw! We genoten vooral van de lange momenten buiten, zowel in de vroege ochtend als avond, waar we ook heerlijk overdekt konden zitten met een goede bbq en eethoek. Het spotten van wilde zwijnen (gelukt), een das en herten was een mooie beloning. De jongens waren druk met pingpongen, zwemmen en steppen vanaf de heuvels. Ook dagtochtje gemaakt naar de 'bergen', iets minder spectaculair dan verwacht, was wel anderhalf uur rijden (tot max 2000 meter hoogte), en het allerleukste uitje vonden de kinderen de kanotocht van 9 km onder begeleiding in een klein groepje! Er is veel informatie in het huis te vinden over de omgeving. Over het huis niets anders dan lof! 1 kanttekening: de bedden zijn niet al te lang/breed. De slaapkamers daarentegen zijn werkelijk zo imponerend groot, heerlijk! Ook de badkamer met apart bad/douche en mooi gestyled verdient een pluim! Dank, we zullen met plezier mensen dit huis aanbevelen.

We were fortunate to be able to spend a lot of time at this gite over the last year; we kept booking more time there because we could not bear to leave! The gite is, honestly, of an exceptional standard for this part of France. For a start, everything in it is new and recently done (except of course for the lovely antique furniture). It's been converted with great empathy for the original building but with a stylish and modern finish. The kitchen is modern and well equipped with everything you need for your holiday catering, and the open plan layout is really sociable. The bedrooms are extremely light and spacious with polished wood floors and high ceilings and new, very comfortable mattresses! The bathroom would look at home in any boutique hotel and the shower is large and powerful with great water flow. Needless to say it's maintained to a high standard and is very clean! The interior is truly lovely but really a stay here is about the exterior of the property. I challenge anyone to tire of gazing at the magnificent chain of the Pyrenees, not to mention the miles of rolling green countryside running up to it. I have yet to visit another property with a view like this. The grounds of the gite encourage the grown-ups to relax and forget it all while the children burn off steam running free or on the trampoline. The pool and surrounding area are done to a very high standard and lying back in the cool water while gazing at the the Pyrenees is a real treat. The pool is also a good size, larger than many of the properties we've viewed out here. For nature lovers there is plenty to see in or around the grounds: from deer and pine martins to hen harriers, kestrels and owls. Idyllic and out of the way this gite is, you're not far from civilisation! You can get bread within a ten minute walk to the village (baked by a man in his garden bakery on certain days!) or the nearby town offers everything (12 minutes pretty drive to a supermarket). Crucially, you can get provisions in the town up to 1230 on a Sunday - a bonus for France! You can also dine out REALLY well around here, superb locally sourced food for all budgets and tastes. There are some great sites to explore all within an hour's drive and you can do some wonderful outdoor activities at a fraction of the price of the UK. To top it all off, Catherine and Alex are extremely conscientious owners and hosts, they will make every effort to make your stay perfect for you.