Butterfly Cottage for Rental in Languedoc-Roussillon - Beautiful Woodland Setting Reviews

We had a lovely weeks stay here and had some great BBQ's on the terrace. The location is fantastically secluded and you really do feel that you have "got away from it all". The pool was also great for the children.

Gilli and Mike were very friendly and hospitable and Bella the dog was a special treat as we had to leave ours at home!

Thank you so much for a wonderful 2 night stay - you made me feel very welcome. How fabulous to have a swim when it gets a little hot, to spend time sunbathing in the garden & to enjoy drinks before dinner in the evening when the sun is setting. Such wonderful food & you'r both lovely people & good company. You'll always be welcome if ever you choose to come to Blighty! Thanks again.

We have recently returned from a 6 day break at Butterfly Cottage and highly recommend it. The property is well equipped for a family and Gilli and Mike are lovely, kind folk. They offered us fresh produce from their garden ( which was delicious! ) and even let us have some butter when we had run out on a Sunday and no shops were open. They told us about events that were on in the area and their are plenty of leaflets in the cottage that offer other suggestions. The pool was very refreshing after a hot day out and the cottage remained fairly cool even in the hot weather. Thanks again Gilli and Mike for a great break. Best wishes, The Turnbull Family. X
Margaret T.

As we drove down the country lane passing pigs, horses, fields and through woods we wondered where on earth we were going amd if we would ever get there! And then we pulled into yard and were greeted by Gilli, Mike and lovely bouncy bella the staffordshire bull terrier in the beautiful tiny hamlet of Gary.

Butterfly Cottage has everything you need and we enjoyed many hours in the garden, playing in the pool and walking through the countryside.

Carcassonne is stunning and around 40 minutes drive away and there are many pretty villages nearby with markets to wander and explore.

Gilli and Mike are on hand to provide any information and advice and provided us with gifts of fresh produce from there garden which was delicious.

This really is a little bubble of peace and tranquility and we were sad to leave. We would highly recommend this property.
Lee J.

Butterfly Cottage more than lived up to the description provided. The cottage was clean and comfortable but more importantly felt homely. Given that it was a considerable drive to the local shops we were delighted to find that the essentials such as coffee and milk were provided for the first night.

The setting is stunning if you are looking for relaxation and beautiful French countryside with attractions within driving distance should you wish to explore the area. The cottage had a comprehensive folder containing local information and attractions. The pool which was exceptionally clean was an added bonus for my granddaughter who made good use of the facility.

The owners, Gilli and Mike, were really friendly and on hand should you need advice, information or directions.

Prior to our holiday we had arranged for Gilli to provide us with a meal on our first evening. Gilli is an accomplished cook and the meal was superb. So much so, we arranged another meal for later in the week! A treat not to be missed!

Mike also sent us home with a bag of dried mushrooms which he had "foraged" during our stay. Tomorrow night my kitchen will be full of the smell of mushrooms and memories of our recent holiday as I cook up a wild mushroom risotto. We would certainly stay at Butterfly Cottage again and recommend it to others who enjoy nature and the countryside.
Anonymous

Absolutely wonderful stay at Butterfly Cottage, which is as quiet and relaxing as we could possibly have hoped for. The cottage itself caters amply for a family of 4 (great shower!) and sitting on the outside terrace you could quite literally be in the middle of nowhere amid the stunning scenery. The only sounds at night are those of the forest and wildlife abounds - the cottage is aptly named - we have not felt so relaxed in years.

What made the stay extra special was Gilli and Mike. Their generosity (wonderful garden produce) and advice on where to go was fabulous. On discovering I had a particular interest in moths, Gilli told me about the hatching Death's Head Hawk moths they had seen and over the week they brought round two recently emerged moths for the children and I to see before releasing them - quite wonderful!

The cottage is ideally situated for exploring markets, Cathar Castles, beaches, Carcassonne and of course wine. We would return in a heartbeat. Thank you Gilli and Mike for a wonderful stay!
Antonia C.

When looking for a French cottage holiday it can be a little hit and miss, we've been to a few misses over the years but the reviews for Butterfly cottage were so good we had to give it a try, well what can I say? the reviews are spot on, from the long leafy drive into Gary and the warm welcome you receive from Gilli and Mike you know you're on to a winner. Butterfly cottage is everything we'd hoped for and more! My wife and daughters wanted warm weather markets and a pool to relax in and i wanted history, castles and dare i say wine! all were provided in the area and property.

Butterfly cottage is well appointed, nestled at the end of a wooded lane surrounded by forest and open fields, all of which you can explore if you've a mind, if you like good food Gilli will provide you with a meal on arrival or anytime you don't feel like cooking for a very reasonable price including wine....she is a very good cook and uses all her own produce which was delicious and just about as fresh as you'll ever have.

Inside Butterfly Cottage upstairs you have two double rooms one of which also has a single bed so lots of room, seperate wc and the most amazing shower room, from the landing you can go outside onto a roomy balcony where I sat every morning with my coffee listening to the sounds of forest and wildlife...bliss? you betcha!

Downstairs you have a kitchen and living room, kitchen is fully fitted with fridge freezer, microwave, slow cooker (very handy after a long day out) oven and hob, there is no dishwasher but I don't have one at home so didn't miss it, there is a dining table and chairs if it gets too hot to eat outside and sofas with stereo and English and French tv channels. Outside the ground floor door is a very nice raised eating area with table chairs and a candle holder for lighting once the suns gone down. As i've said before i've been to one or two properties over the years but never enjoyed my surroundings as much as I did here.

Towels, beach/pool and bedding are all provided so don't lug extra weight and there's plenty of spares, there was even spare toiletries which we didn't need but if you'd forgotten them they were there for your use.

Gilli and Mike are truly the best owners ever! they are helpful in every way from gifts of fresh fruit and veg from the garden or tips and advice on places to visit.

Id like to think they are now our friends and we look forward to many more stays at Butterfly Cottage, thank you very much,The Doherty's
Andrew Doherty