Beautifully situated, excellent holiday home. The location is definitely unique; from your garden you look out on the snowy mountains and the peak of the Montségur (3 km). This famous and mysterious Cathar castle can be reached by a hefty walk that starts right at your house. Other impressive Cathar castles can be found near Puivert (27 km, recreational lake as well), Quillan (43 km) and the city of Foix (26 km). From about the same age are the half-timbered houses with wooden porticos in the bastide town of Mirepoix (27 km, nice market on Monday morning as well). Also of interest, are the textile museum in Lavelanet (8 km), the caves and the archeological museum at Tarascon-sur-Ariège (31 km). Of more contemporary interest is the small model-train museum. For something different, near Montbel (19 km) there is a large recreational lake where you can rent surf boards and sail boats. During the winter, there is also plenty of things to keep you entertained. The pistes of Monts d'Olmes are only 15 minutes drive away. Tennis court, restaurant, bakery and daily groceries are in Montferrier (2 km); the supermarket is in Lavelanet. Unique and comfortable holiday home. There is a large lawned garden with more than enough space for the children to play in; a little further up crystal clear water streams from a well. Spending time on your patio in the evening, it's very likely that you'll see deer and wild boars passing by \"across the way\" on the other hillside. So bring your binoculars! Garden furniture, two canvas lounge chairs and a BBQ are provided. Very nicely decorated. The tastfully chosen decor make the house extra welcoming and cozy. Spacious living room with comfortable sitting area around a fire place, TV, DVD, radio/CD-player, dining area and access to the patio. Kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, separated by bar and steps. Utility room with washing machine, dryer and freezer. Bedroom 1: a large double bed (1.60 x 2 m). Bedroom 2: a double bed and a single bed. Bathroom with shower and toilet. Downstairs: entrance through hallway. Bedroom 3: two single beds and a fold-out bed. (Second) bathroom with (second) toilet.