L’Ostalet
A traditional Occitanie cottage with charm and character
About L’Ostalet
4★ self-catering gîte
Sleeps 5
12-metre heated swimming pool
Private terraces and gardens with outdoor dining areas and barbecue
Two en suite bedrooms: one ground-floor double with large walk-in shower; one upstairs with a double and single bed
High-speed WiFi, smart TV and Bluetooth sound system (games console on request)
Fully equipped kitchen
Bed linen and towels provided (including pool towels)
Pétanque piste and outdoor table tennis
L’Ostalet is a charming and characterful Occitanie cottage, located on the west side of the Domaine.
Officially rated four-star by Meublés de Tourisme, it offers a high standard of comfort and amenities. Quirky original features include an old bread oven in the kitchen and a stone basin in the living area.
On the ground floor, there’s an en suite double bedroom with a large walk-in shower. The comfortable living room leads through to a spacious kitchen and separate dining room.
Upstairs, the second en suite bedroom has both a double bed and a single bed.
Outside, there are patios to the front and rear, as well as a secluded private garden with barbecue area.
L’Ostalet is equipped with high-speed WiFi, smart TV and Bluetooth sound system, electric oven and hobs, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, fridge and separate freezer, espresso machine, crockery and kitchen utensils, Egyptian cotton bed linen, towels (including pool towels), iron and ironing board, and hair dryer. Cots and high chairs can be provided on request.
The 12-metre heated swimming pool sits at the heart of the grounds, bordered by a pétanque pitch and outdoor table tennis for guests to enjoy. We can also offer a telescope for stargazing.
Pets are welcome – please contact us before booking to discuss.
Prices for L’Ostalet
Our prices include cleaning fees and all bed linen and towels.
11 July – 28 August 2026: €1,260 per week / €190 per night
29 August – 25 September 2026: €995 per week / €152 per night
26 September – 18 December 2026: €630 per week / €100 per night
19 December 2026 – 3 January 2027: €785 per week / €122 per night
4 January – 2 April 2027: €660 per week / €105 per night
3 April – 28 May 2027: €820 per week / €125 per night
29 May – 9 July 2027: €1,045 per week / €160 per night
10 July – 27 August 2027: €1,325 per week / €200 per night
28 August – 24 September 2027: €1,045 per week / €160 per night
25 September – 17 December 2027: €660 per week / €105 per night
*Rates don’t include local tourist tax of €1.87 per adult per night (minors are exempt)
Check-in days and minimum stay
Flexible check-in days with 6-night minimum stay during peak season (11 July - 28 August). 4-night minimum stay for all other periods. We offer discounts on longer stays.
Please contact us to book (we accept payment in euros, pounds and dollars).
Breakages deposit
We ask for a refundable breakages deposit of €175. We’ll refund this within 48 hours of your departure, provided no significant damage has occurred during your stay.
Cancellation policy
We strongly recommend you have comprehensive travel insurance that includes cancellation cover. If you do cancel, we’ll make every effort to re-let your dates and will refund you if successful (minus any costs or losses we incur).
Book your stay
Interested in booking a stay or have any questions? Send us a message and we’ll be in touch.
Frequently asked questions about Le Domaine de Loustalviel
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Carcassonne is our nearest airport, about a 40-minute drive away. Toulouse is just under an hour. You could also fly into Béziers (1 hour, 45 mins), Montpellier (2 hours), Perpignan (just under 2 hours), Nîmes (just over 2 hours), or even Bordeaux, Girona or Barcelona.
There are regular trains to the nearby towns of Saverdun, Pamiers or Castelnaudary from Paris and other European destinations.
There is no local public transport to the Domaine itself so you will need to hire a car.
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The two of us (Anna and Will) live on site in the main house (La Maison de Loustalviel). We moved to Occitanie from the UK in summer 2024, having fallen in love with Le Domaine de Loustalviel and the beautiful surrounding area six months earlier. We really love the incredible nature, history and culture of the region. We hope you enjoy it here as much as we do!
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High-speed WiFi across the Domaine
Smart TV and Bluetooth sound system (games console available on request)
Kitchen crockery, utensils and equipment (electric oven and hobs, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, fridge/freezer, espresso machine – which takes Tassimo pods)
Bed linen and towels (including pool towels)
Hair dryer, iron and ironing board
Barbecue, outside dining table and chairs, sun loungers
A telescope for star-gazing (available on request)
We can also provide cots and high chairs.
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The village of Belpech is a 10-minute drive from Loustalviel and has a well-stocked mini-market, an excellent delicatessen, a boulangerie, a high-quality butcher, a pharmacy and a tabac.
There are many fantastic local markets in the surrounding towns and villages where you can find fresh produce and regional delicacies.
Larger supermarkets are a 25-minute drive away.
Opening hours vary but almost all shops are closed on Sunday afternoons.
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We’re delighted that both Loustal Beau and L’Ostalet have been awarded a classification of four stars by Meublés de Tourisme, signifying a high standard of comfort and amenities.
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The climate in this area of France varies between quite wide extremes; pretty cold in winter to very hot in summer (but almost always with a cooling breeze). The weather can change very quickly from one day to the next!
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Le Domaine de Loustalviel is not currently fully accessible but our gîte L’Ostalet can accommodate people with mobility issues. L’Ostalet has a downstairs double bedroom and en suite bathroom with a large walk-in shower with handrails. We can also provide extra handrails for the toilet, threshold ramps and a shower stool if needed.
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Please get in touch if you’re interested in booking the main house (which sleeps up to 14) along with the gîtes for exclusive use. We can also host weddings and special events, as well as retreats.
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The swimming pool measures 12 metres by 5 metres, with a maximum depth of 2 metres.
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The pool is heated from April-October (but open to cold water swimming enthusiasts in winter months!)
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We are pet friendly but please contact us before you book if you’d like to bring your pet(s).
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The Co-Lords of Loustalviel are elusive creatures originating from Burma. You may see them from time to time. They’re called Puffy and Joshua.
