Le Coeur de la Bastide

An absolute gem! I didn’t want to go out sightseeing as I wanted to stay in an enjoy my gorgeous room! Every detail has been completed to perfection. Immaculately presented with a romantic feel. Breakfast was superb. I understand the property itself is still a work in progress, with a swimming pool to come in the next few years, so I will certainly be back! The owners should be so proud of their property. Located in the ‘downtown’ area close to shops and restaurants. A leisurely 20 min walk to the walled old town.

Our stay was fantastic. Virginie is a lovely host, so warm and welcoming. The room was pristine, the breakfast varied and tasty. I highly recommend it!

One of the best places we have ever stayed, and we travel a lot. It has either recently been renovated or looked after very well because it was immaculately decorated to the highest standard throughout. Very stylish, they had updated the old building with the upmost style and sensitivity, thinking of every detail a guest might need for their stay. The breakfast was amazing, the host was friendly and helpful and went above and beyond to make it a wonderful stay. The city itself is worth a visit but as we came right at the end of the season (beginning of October) it was very quiet and many businesses seemed closed. The Citadel is incredible and worth exploring and some nice places to eat out in and around the city square near the hotel. The was certainly the highlight of our stay in Carcassone. We slept very well and enjoyed the amazing shower, roll top bath, Netflix on the big screen and the luxurious surroundings.

Very central. Many restaurants very close by. Parking shouldn’t be an issue. Grotto a nine minute walk. Modern kitchen and bathroom. First floor 20 steps. No air but two good fans.

We stayed one night in this very sweet chambre d'hote in Carcassone- A large , sparkling clean room, freshly remodeled and comfortable, overlooking an courtyard and garden. The friendly and hardworking young owners are making their property ( with a few other rooms) a lovely mix of ancient features and modern. The breakfast offered in an attached nook was also excellent. The old part of Carcassone- La Cite - very nearby and easy to access. Highly recommend.

Fabulous boutique hotel ! The attention to detail in our bedroom and bathroom was fantastic . Breakfast was a delight .

After walking from the train station (7-10 minutes) in blistering heat our partners, using Google maps, couldn’t find the property. There were no OBVIOUS signs, however, neither had looked at the address properly until asked to. There was a door number on the booking confirmation!!! As said in a previous review, please don’t judge the area as we did initially. Never judge a book by its cover, as we found out. The huge property is hidden behind two large doors. You walk in to a cool, covered archway that shouts history immediately. The hosts were so friendly and couldn’t be more helpful. There were only 2 rooms available - which was all that we required. They were cool (yippee!), clean and luxurious. The owners/hosts are continuing to renovate further rooms and also, the sun trap of a garden. (With the prospect of a small swimming pool). They’re hoping to keep as many of the historical features as they can in the shared areas. Breakfast was basic but good. We had no complaints at all. When we ventured out later, we found the area had come alive and we were only a two minute walk from a square filled with bars, restaurants, a chemist and supermarket. Oh, and obviously, the obligatory Irish Bar. This B&B was so much more than we expected and a perfect place to explore Carcassone’s history from. If a lot of you stay here, hopefully, you will have contributed to speeding up the renovations and we will be able to return and see the owners vision turned into reality.

A boutique hotel run by a friendly couple that is slowly converting an old residence. Big room, personal attention, but not all the conveniences of a larger place.