Villa Lauriole
Sleek countryside retreat with panoramic views, a private pool, jacuzzi and gorgeous terraces, on the edge of the Languedoc National Park.
Key Highlights
- Set amid vast grounds with sweeping views of the valley and the distant Pyrénées
- Sleek, modern interiors with open-plan living and terraces for sun-drenched dining and savouring local wines
- Cool off in the 10-metre pool and soak in the jacuzzi. Kids will love the swings and teepee hideout with incredible views
- Visit charming villages like Siran and Minerve or head to Homps for cycling along the Canal du Midi
- Further afield, discover Carcassonne, Narbonne and Mediterranean beaches, all wonderful days out
Main House Interiors
- Open-plan living area with large sofa, Smart TV (with Netflix), Wi-Fi and view on the valley and the Pyrénées. Doors lead to dining terrace with table and benches
- Open-plan kitchen and dining area, well-equipped including oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Doors open to another dining terrace (with long table and chairs) and garden area
- Bedroom 1 with double bed and en suite bathroom with bath/shower, sink and WC
- Bedroom 2 with two single beds
- Separate bathroom with WC, shower and sink
First Floor
- Bedroom 3 with double bed
- Bedroom 4 with two single beds
- Separate bathroom with WC, shower and sink
Pool House (only included in July/August rate, otherwise subject to a supplement)
- Small kitchen with oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer
- Raised mezzanine (via steps) with sofa bed
- Bedroom 5 with two single beds
- Separate bathroom with WC, shower and sink
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (10x5m) with Roman steps
- Poolside terrace with sun loungers and poolside shower
- Covered dining terrace (off kitchen, pool side) with large table and chairs
- Barbecue/plancha
- Jacuzzi
- Further dining terrace (off living area) with picnic tables and panoramic views
- Seating areas with cushions
- Play area with swings and wooden teepee (with two day beds, two chairs) and view over the valley, pine forest and Pyrénées
- Mediterranean garden (7000 m²) with pine trees and rugged terrain/different levels
- Private parking for several cars
Set against the rolling hills and framed by wide skies that stretch all the way to the Pyrénées, Villa Lauriole is a contemporary villa set in vast grounds. Stylish interiors meet sociable terraces and fragrant pine trees, creating a space that’s beautiful as well as modern. From the gardens, the views are panoramic, each sunset casting soft golds and purples across the valley.
Inside, the villa is designed for ease and comfort, with an open-plan kitchen and living area that spills out onto two separate terrace. Air-conditioning runs throughout, and a Smart TV with Netflix and Wi-Fi ensure relaxation indoors is just as inviting.
Four bedrooms across the main house and an air-conditioned pool house offer flexible sleeping arrangements for 8 to 10 guests, ideal for family holidays or a group of friends seeking space to reconnect. The charming little pool house, home to the fifth bedroom, is included in peak season rate (or is otherwise available for a supplement).
Outside, life centres around the 10-metre private pool, complete with Roman steps, sun loungers and an outdoor shower. A jacuzzi bubbles beside the pine trees, and terraces invite leisurely lunches, barbecue evenings or late-night stargazing. Younger guests will love the swings and teepee hideout, while adults will appreciate savouring local wines with uninterrupted views of the valley and distant mountains.
Just over 600 metres from the enigmatic ‘Curiosity of Lauriole’, a mind-bending optical illusion in the road, the villa sits near the edge of the Languedoc National Park. Local villages such as Siran, Minerve and Olonzac offer charming cafés, street markets and medieval history. For grander adventures, Carcassonne and Narbonne are each a 45-minute drive away, while the Mediterranean beaches of Narbonne Plage await just beyond.
Whether exploring ancient hilltop towns, cycling along the Canal du Midi or lounging beneath the pines, Villa Lauriole offers an effortless blend of style and sunshine. For those in search of a contemporary countryside escape with soul, this villa is the perfect place to press pause.
- The rate in peak season (early July to end-August) is for 10 guests and includes the fifth bedroom in the pool house.
- The rate outside of peak season is for 8 guests only (main house only, four bedrooms/three bathrooms), however the pool house can be rented for an additional supplement.
