Title: The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34580300/34580230/w801h598x1y1-db7ed9fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34580300/34580230/30398195.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34580300/34580230/7155071f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34580300/34580230/0dc6abdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34580300/34580230/dd036bb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the charming village of Pennautier at Cathar Cottage, a perfect haven for exploring the medieval La Cité of Carcassonne and sipping wine from the region. Discover local flavors with nearby bakeries, butcher shops, and cafes within walking distance or retreat to your cozy home away from home with free Wi-Fi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House Whether it's your base for exploring the ruins of Cathar Castles, walking through beautiful nature, strolling the battlements of the medieval La Cité of Carcassonne, cruising along the Canal du Midi on a barge or sampling the beautiful wines of the region – the Cathar Cottage is your perfect home away from home! The Cottage is located in the village of Pennautier which is found 5 minutes drive North of beautiful Carcassonne. Pennautier has been known as such since 1781, however its history wends it's way back through the Middle Ages and Roman Occupation into pre-history. The Cathar Cottage is an attached village house on 3 floors. The ground floor consists of the entrance, kitchen and dining area, along with a full bathroom. The first floor comprises the Master Bedroom, Sitting Room, Terrace and second toilet. The second bedroom is contained on the second floor - please note there are fairly steep steps to the second floor which would not be suitable for older persons or very young children. The Cottage has free Wi-Fi. Pennautier has all the basic services within walking distance, including a newsagent, grocery store, bakeries, butcher, cafe, pizza restaurant, pharmacy, and doctor. The Chateau de Pennautier is on the edge of the village (2 min walk from the Cottage) and dates back to 1620 - a wonderful place to engage in a bit of 'wine tourism'!. Parking is available within meters of the house. Keywords: French, village, intimate, historic, services, shops ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Recycling ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 20 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash Turn off the lights and lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Please Note:Stairs to the top floor are very steep ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property The Cathar Cottage Pennautier Lovely Traditional Village House ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.24570%2C2.31830&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8ZRWyEI2gc88kk4Wi6f_I6Ww5xc=) Pennautier, Occitanie #### What's nearby - Canal du Midi Harbor Master's Office - 7 min drive - 7.2 km - Château Comtal - 9 min drive - 8.5 km - Narbonnaise Gate - 9 min drive - 8.5 km - Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - 10 min drive - 8.5 km - Aude Gate - 10 min drive - 8.5 km #### Getting around - Carcassonne Station - 10 min drive - Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 10 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Table de Norbert - ‬6 min drive - ‪Buffet d'Asie - ‬5 min drive - ‪Trib's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Domino's Pizza Carcassonne - ‬5 min drive - ‪Le Jardin de l'Estagnol - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House ? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House located? > Situated in Pennautier, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Écluse d'Herminis, Musée du Blason - Vitrail, and Canal du Midi. Auditorium - Ancienne Chapelle des Jesuites and Parc du Père Noël are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question