Maison des Tonneliers
A beautifully restored village home in Homps with a private pool, characterful interiors and air-conditioned bedrooms, located beside the Canal du Midi.
Key Highlights
- Picture-perfect setting on the Canal du Midi’s quayside, just steps from local restaurants in the charming village of Homps
- Gorgeous interiors with terracotta tiles, beamed ceilings and a double-height open-plan living space alongside air-conditioned bedrooms (two en suite)
- Relax by the 15-metre private pool and its stylish decked terrace in the Mediterranean garden
- Pick up delicious local produce at Tuesday’s famous market in nearby Olonzac, then fire up the barbecue for a lunchtime feast
- Hire bikes for long cycle rides along the Canal du Midi or head to Lac de Jouarres for its lakeside beach and summer water-based fun
- This is an ideal base for exploring Carcassonne, Minerve and the vineyards of the Languedoc – you can even spend the day at the beach just 45 minutes away
Maison Interiors
- Open-plan living and dining area with fireplace, TV, dining table and Wi-Fi internet
- Open-plan kitchen with island, well-equipped including hob, two ovens, ice-machine, fridge-freezer and dishwasher
- Utility room with washing machine and fridge-freezer
- Separate WC with hand basin
First Floor (via first staircase)
- Mezzanine with sitting area and desk
Second Floor
- Bedroom 1 with double bed and air-conditioning
- Bathroom with WC, shower and sink
- Bedroom 2 with two single beds and air-conditioning
- Master Bedroom 3 with super-king double bed, air-conditioning and en suite WC, bathroom with bath/shower, separate shower and sink
First Floor (via second staircase from ground floor)
- Mezzanine lounge with sofa and TV
Second Floor
- Stairs lead straight to open bedroom 4 with double bed, TV, table and chairs, air-conditioning and en suite shower room with shower, sink and WC
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (15x4m)
- Poolside terrace with sun loungers
- Shaded terrace with outdoor lounge and dining area with barbecue
- Mediterranean garden
- Off-road parking (for two cars in the shared gated courtyard)
Other Facilities
- Air-conditioning (bedrooms only)
Set beside the Canal du Midi, Maison des Tonneliers is a beautifully restored house with its own private pool, set in the charming village of Homps just a short walk from restaurants.
With its pretty green shutters and quayside setting, this handsome home offers an effortless blend of old-world charm and modern comfort. Terracotta tiles, beamed ceilings and inviting interiors open out onto generous terraces and a private Mediterranean garden where a 15-metre swimming pool glistens in the southern sun.
Inside, the home has been thoughtfully arranged for relaxed gatherings and easy holiday living. The double-height living space flows into a stylish dining area and fully equipped kitchen with island, twin ovens and an ice machine for sundowners by the pool. Upstairs, three bedrooms await on the second floor, including a master en suite bedroom with super-king bed and a family shower room. In another wing of the house, a second-floor studio-style double bedroom also features its own en suite. All four bedrooms feature air-conditioning.
Outdoors, the long terrace is ideal for long, leisurely lunches or lounging beneath the shade. The pool’s stylish sun deck is ideal for afternoons with a good book, while evenings can be spent enjoying the barbecue as the night draws in.
Stroll just a few steps to the wine-shop, restaurant and grocery store with even more places to eat just a little further. In the summer it’s wonderful to be only 1.5km from Lac de Jouarres for its lakeside beach and water-based activities. Hire bikes for long cycle rides along the canal’s towpath and don’t miss the Tuesday morning market in Olonzac, 3km away.
Located 33km from the UNESCO-listed citadel of Carcassonne and within easy reach of Narbonne, Minerve and the region’s celebrated vineyards, Maison des Tonneliers is perfectly placed to explore the magic of the Languedoc. You can even reach the vast sandy shores of the Mediterranean coast within 45 minutes.
For families or groups seeking a relaxed escape with a touch of tradition and a front-row seat to canal life, this is an exceptional place to stay.
- There are two sets of staircases leading upstairs - please see the “Layout” tab for details of where the bedrooms are located in the house.
- Air-conditioning is only featured in the bedrooms.
- There is space to park two cars off-road in the shared courtyard.
