L'Ancienne Boulangerie

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Property highlights

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About this property

Historic Setting: L'Ancienne Boulangerie in Caunes-Minervois is housed in a historic building, offering a unique atmosphere. The property features a sun terrace and free WiFi, providing guests with comfortable outdoor spaces and connectivity. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with free toiletries, tea and coffee makers, and garden or quiet street views. Additional amenities include bathrobes, parquet and tiled floors, and electric kettles, ensuring a pleasant stay. Breakfast and Services: A continental, vegetarian, and gluten-free breakfast is served daily, featuring fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice. Private check-in and check-out, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and electric vehicle charging station enhance the guest experience. Local Attractions: Located 23 km from Carcassonne Airport, the property is near Grotte de Limousis (14 km), Pont Rouge Commercial Zone (18 km), Memorial House (21 km), Comtal Castle (23 km), and Cavayere Lake (28 km). Hiking and cycling activities are available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • FREE parking!

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1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jon
France France
“Loved it! In the center of a charming village - within minutes walk from several excellent restaurants and bars. Janelle is charming, helpful and made us feel at home!”
Gareth
Ireland Ireland
“Quiet and authentic. Wonderful breakfast with owner and Max the dog!”
Rasmus
Denmark Denmark
“Quiet and cosy - the landlady was very helpful and sympathetic”
Riccardo
Italy Italy
“The building is amazing; The owner (Max the dog included) are the top hosts I ever met. We spent just one night there, but that place was one of the best surprise we have found during our trip.”
Irayda
Portugal Portugal
“The house is really nice and the town too. We were welcome with wine, and we had croissants for breakfast 😀 it was perfect!”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was beautifully presented with delightful curated collection of French vintage pieces. Amazing welcome and 5 star service, couldn’t wish for more. Immaculately clean and every comfort considered. Our hosts Janelle and Bruce felt like friends by...”
Rowena
Australia Australia
“Our hosts were delightful and made us feel welcome at the very start”
Sara
Spain Spain
“La ubicación,la decoracion,la comodidad de las instalaciones,y la buena localización para conocer el pueblo y alrededores. Pero lo mejor,la atención,los desayunos,la amabilidad de su propietaria Janelle y su perrito Max”
Judith
France France
“L’ancienne boulangerie est un très bel endroit avec beaucoup de charme et au calme. La chambre était très confortable et donnait sur une petite terrasse très agréable pour se relaxer. Un grand merci à Janelle pour son accueil chaleureux sans...”
Claude
France France
“La déco, l'accueil de Janelle la propriétaire. Literie confortable, douche efficace. Situation top !”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Janelle

Company review score: 10Based on 37 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The owner Janelle is from Australia. Janelle has a background in hotel management with experience as the event manager for Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, and as general manager of a 250 room hotel in Sydney. Her passion is for scouring brocantes and vide greniers to find beautiful items to decorate the house. Her other interest is attending events with the local wine club to sample the amazing wines of the region. She has had a house in Caunes-Minervois since 2017 and moved permanently in 2021 as she grew to love the village so much she made it her home. Also enjoying the house is her friendly groodle Max. Janelle is also the author of Call of the Night Parrot a mystery novel based in Australia and Caunes-Minervois, she can show you the places mentioned in the book!

Property information

L’Ancienne Boulangerie chambre d’hôtes was once the bakery for the Abbey of Caunes-Minervois, a medieval village in the south of France. This boutique bed and breakfast is centrally located, only a two minute walk to all restaurants and bars. The World Heritage listed fortified city of Carcassonne and delightful Canal du Midi are a twenty minute drive past numerous picturesque vineyards. All five guest rooms are thoughtfully decorated with artwork and collectables from local brocantes and markets. Continental breakfast comprising of local produce and fresh croissants from the local boulangerie is served in the charming dining room. Select a book from the library and unwind on the large sunny terrace; or in winter, curl up on the velvet sofa next to the fireplace in the salon. There are many other options for you to feel at home on your relaxing holiday, from gourmet picnic hampers to delicious meals from local restaurants made available for you to dine in at L’Ancienne Boulangerie – you will never want to leave.

Neighbourhood information

Located in an area of natural beauty with vineyards, sunflowers and sunshine, the Canal du Midi and nearby Carcassonne. This is part of France that still retains its rural feel. There are six restaurants/bars in the village and many more in the surrounding area. The village is at the base of the black mountains which is literally a ten minute walk from the house with its outstanding views and nature. The beach is just under an hour away with miles of sand and never crowded in the height of the summer. You can also visit the cities of Beziers and Narbonne in less than an hour. The new indoor and outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers in the next village is perfect for that cooling dip.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

L'Ancienne Boulangerie takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform L'Ancienne Boulangerie in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.