Le Moulin - Beautiful Aude Holiday Home Between Toulouse and Carcassonne Reviews

We were a party of 11 people, ranging from young grand children to grandparents staying at Le Moulin. The house is set in the countryside with stunning views including the Pyrenees.The house itself was very large, from good sized bedrooms and bathrooms that were very well appointed giving everybody the space they needed. Outside we made full use of the swimming pool which was enjoyed by everybody and the Hanger was a great bonus, offering somewhere to get out of the sun and allowed us to eat altogether around the large dinning table. The children not only enjoyed the pool but also the trampoline and other facilities on offer.For the adults, the peace and tranquility meant it was truly relaxing at Le Moulin. We visited Castelnaudary (market day) and Lac de la Ganguise for picnic and pedalos. As recommended, a lunch at La Paradis de Pape in Mazeres is well worth the visit, the drive from Salles sur L'Hers offering some great views. All in all, we had a great week staying at Le Moulin which was made all the better by Christopher & Arabella making it easy to arrange booking and then following up with all the details required for our stay. All this and only 1 hour from Toulouse airport. Ideall!!
Tim Weston

What a wonderful week we had at Les Moulins!We were two large families with young children holidaying together and the set up could not have been better. The children happily played in the pool and entertained themselves with table tennis and all the other games on hand whilst we could sit back and take in the incredible views from the hanger.The hanger really is a perfect space for large groups - so much so it was hard to tear ourselves away and explore the area! We did manage to visit Carcassonne however and also have a lovely lunch at the local restaurant in Salles-Sur-L'Hers as recommended by the owners.The owners were so helpful and friendly which made it easy to feel at home and relaxed in the property.I would definitely recommend Les Moulins and hope to stay there again one day!
Elizabeth Handler

We had a lovely fortnight at Le Moulin. We are two families who have holidayed together often, with our youngsters now in their twenties and only one teenager left! The young all enjoyed the different outdoor games, there was plenty to do at Le Moulin itself- and the football fans also enjoyed watching the start of the premiership season games on the telly! The house is very comfortable indeed and well set up with a welcoming, homely feel, the pool is superb, and the spacious Summer kitchen/dining room and outside area under the hangar are fabulous. We visited Cathar castles, a lovely medieval village/town (Mirepoix)and Carcassonne too, but also enjoyed relaxing at the nearby lake where you can get ice cream etc at the sailing club and rent pedalos/canoes. The house has wonderful views, and the nearby village is v friendly, with local shops, a restaurant and excellent takeaway pizzas. An ideal holiday base for families, especially suitable for mixed aged groups, perhaps. The owners made everything go smoothly for us and everything in the house was thoughtfully presented to help us feel at home and make the most of our stay. I would not hesitate to recommend this property.
Penny S

What a fantastic property! The space, inside and out, is terrific and the 360 degree views are to die for (something that we took full advantage of on our first night, courtesy of a magnificent lightening storm). The lovely heated pool and the extra space provided by the hangar area gave us very few reasons to venture away from the property during our stay. As a family of 4, we found ourselves thoroughly spoilt with so much space and freedom, and a few times managed to lose one another amongst the grounds. The house was well equipped with everything that we could have wanted, and when needed, the owners were swift to respond to our questions. Thanks to its elevated position, the property provides total privacy but manages to combine this with an open and spacious feel and we look forward to returning there again in the future.
Mark W

We have been spending holidays together for 10 years now and Le Moulin is probably the best accommodation in France we have enjoyed to date. Great facilities, well presented very clean and well looked after. The reality lived up to the description and we particularly loved the Hangar area by the pool which allowed outdoors indoors. The Hangar kitchen was excellent, although could probably do with a cooker, and evening meals in the Hangar were brilliant looking out at the surrounding countryside and occasionally the Pyrenees, when not obscured by cloud. Good shops in the local village Salles-sur-l'Hers and plenty to visit in the general area, including the Canal du Midi. We were 6 adults and 6 young people aged from 11 to 17 and would certainly recommend Le Moulin for the larger group, plenty of space and places to get away from the noise. Tiled patio between Hangar & house quite slippy when wet particularly if barefoot, take care.
Alan

My semi adult family of 5 (+ 1 boyfriend) stayed at Le Moulin in October and were extremely pleased with both the Le Moulin and it's location. Apparently October is usually warm, but we experienced glorious sunshine throughout our stay and used the pool every day. The setting of Le Moulin is high on a hill with the Pyrenees in sight, away from other houses and yet close enough to local shops to go and get fresh food for breakfast or other meals - a ½ hour journey. Restaurants are everywhere in France, so going out posed no problem. The house is big enough for everyone to have their space (we have 3 daughters, and they need their space…) and the garden naturally falls into the areas around the pool, or private spaces hidden away from the general hub-bub. We thoroughly recommend Le Moulin – it's clean, well equipped, beautifully located and the ideal place to stay all day, or to come back to and relax after visiting the “something for everyone” the whole area offers. We particularly liked the idea that we, the older lot, could relax and enjoy peace and quiet, whilst the younger team could play in the pool, or table tennis – or go out to the to the lager towns nearby and “hang out”.
Drats

Le Moulin provided an idyllic escape for our young family this summer and couldn't have been easier. It is a true home and the owners generously leave it exceptionally well equipped. We had planned to explore the area more but it's one of those places that it's hard to pull yourself away from! The 360 degree views are stunning, a super pool, sun loungers or comfy chairs at every corner and plenty to keep little ones and older ones occupied alike. The "Hangar" is ideal - providing a shady spot all day long to watch the pool and play table tennis or cards... sip local wines. Such a successful holiday that we have booked to go back next year! Thank you!
Nicola and Simon