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A living room with a white sofa, a coffee table, a chess set, a vase with flowers, a fireplace, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the outdoors.
A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a pool, and a covered area with shelves.
An outdoor patio area with a round table and white chairs, a pergola overhead, and a door leading to a covered entrance.
A spacious living room with a white sofa, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, a staircase, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Seignalens, Aude
  • Place, Ruisseau d'Escueillens
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Maison des Consuls
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Mirepoix Cathedral
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Seignalens

Located in Seignalens, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Château de Lagarde and Maison des Consuls. .This vacation home is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Mirepoix Cathedral and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Lac de Montbel.
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What's nearby

  • Ruisseau d'Escueillens - 12 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Maison des Consuls - 16 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Mirepoix Cathedral - 16 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Château de Lagarde - 18 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Lac de Montbel - 28 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

  • Limoux Station - 41 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L’Apothicaire - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Llobet - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪le casti - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Le Tresor - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Le St Maurice - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Blackbird's House

This charming house is a true haven of peace. It is located in a peaceful setting, 10 minutes from the medieval town of Mirepoix and 30 minutes from Carcassonne. Situated in a small hamlet with no neighbors directly across the way, it is surrounded by hills and forests without being isolated. It is the ideal place to recharge and enjoy a relaxing vacation. Nature lovers will be delighted.

Regarding the house’s amenities:
- 3 televisions (one in the living room and 2 in the bedrooms)
- main bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower
- secondary bathroom with shower stall
- 2 toilets (one on the first floor and one upstairs)
- storage: 2 walk-in closets + a large closet at your disposal
- towels, sheets, dish towels, tablecloths, and cleaning supplies provided
- iron and ironing board
- hair dryer
- 2 refrigerators, 1 freezer, 2 ovens, 1 microwave, 1 dishwasher, 1 drip coffee maker and 1 pod coffee maker, 1 toaster
- 1 washing machine

Outdoor amenities:
- Outdoor kitchen with gas stove, dishes, coffee maker
- large covered terrace with patio furniture
- 8x4 pool
- lounge chairs
- bocce court
- plancha grill and barbecue

La Demeure du Merle is located in a peaceful setting on the border between the Aude and Ariège departments.
Places to visit in the region:
- the medieval town of Mirepoix (with its weekly market on Mondays)
- the Cathar castles (Lagarde, Montségur, Foix, Roquefixade, Puivert)
- the caves (Niaux, Lombrives, Mas d'Azil, La Vache, Labouiche)
- the intermittent fountain at Fontestorbes
- the Lafrau Gorges
- the city of Carcassonne
- the Prehistory Park in Tarascon
- the Pyrene Forges in Montgaillard
- the Canal du Midi
- the Limoux wine cellars
- Lake Montbel

Security deposit: 30% of the rental amount

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

The Blackbird's House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fabulous property. Exceeded all our expectations…the most well equipped house we have ever stayed in! The facilities outside were amazing! We loved every minute of our stay and will definitely return. Thank you Isabelle!
Simply stunning
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a beautiful place

We loved our stay at Isabelle's place so much. What a beautiful house and outside area with a great pool that our son loved, and Isabelle couldn't have been more helpful and kind. The area was so nice and peaceful with a great view over the fields, really nice and quiet and exactly what we all needed. Thank you so much, would love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional property in quiet and remote hamlet

The house was beautifully dressed, and equipped with everything and more than anyone could want! There is an inside kitchen, plus an outside kitchen and a bbq. There are multiple places to sit, eat or just enjoy the outdoors. It was spotlessly clean and so comfortable. Exactly what you want from a holiday. The location was remote and quiet. The property is on the edge of the hamlet so enjoys privacy and a lovely outlook. Isabelle is a wonderful host who is on hand to assist with anything required.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning home in a beautiful location.

We have stayed in many French properties over the years, but this has to be one of the best. On arrival we were met by Isabelle, the owner, and Julian, they showed us around her beautiful home and made us all feel very welcome . The house had everything you could need ( and more) for a family. Isabelle had considered all of our party, my son especially liking the cookies and sweets. The house was immaculately clean and so well resourced, everything from coffee to home grown olive oil, lots of spare linens and even pool towels. The gardens were beautiful with so many different spaces in which to relax, eat and play. Lots of shaded spaces too. The pool was a big hit with all the family. There are plenty of places to visit in the local area. Mirepoix is a lovely town only 15 minutes away with lots of restaurants, the market is a must. It also has good supermarkets. But it was always nice to return to the peace and tranquility of the house. The views were beautiful and we saw lots of wild life, including wild boar and deer in the sunflower field at the bottom of the garden. The resident cat was very friendly. A fantastic holiday, we were very sad to leave after a fantastic two weeks in the sunshine. Thank you Isabelle.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une semaine parfaite dans la maison du Merle. Des beaux espaces, un bel aménagement, des chambresnparfaites. Deux grandes salles de bains tres bien. Mention spéciale pour la piscine et les espaces exterieurs avec la cuisine d'été pour les dej et diner, les tables de la terrasse pour les aperos et la petite cabane du bonheur pour les enfants avec moultes activités manuelles dispo. Un grand merci !! J'ai failli oublié la vue... parfaite pour les lumieres de fin de journée.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un havre de paix tout confort

Nous avons passé 2 semaines exquises à la Maison du Merle, décorée avec goût, tant à l'intérieur que dans les multiples espaces extérieurs : sous les arbres, au bord de la piscine, dans la cabane comme à la plage, dans les salons extérieurs. MMMerci!!!MMMMdeschamptournesols
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super séjour

Excellent accueil par nos hôtes. La maison est magnifique et le cadre superbe en pleine campagne, pour des vacances calmes, reposantes et idéalement située pour se ressourcer. Nous avons tout adoré.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe séjour

Un grand merci à Isabelle pour sa gentillesse et sa disponibilité ! Nous avons passé un superbe séjour dans sa maison, tout est magnifique, les chambres sont spacieuses, les lits confortables.. bref on reviendra !!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022