Luxury Boutique B&B with Maison de Maître, 5 Private Gites, Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi in Southern France

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Located between Carcassonne and the Mediterranean, in the heart of Minervois and the canal village of Olonzac, you will find this breathtaking Chambre d’Hôtes (442m2) with 5 gîtes, a private garden, swimming pool, a huge outbuilding and much more.

If you are looking for a unique opportunity to manage your own Boutique B&B, look no further! This luxurious Maison de Maître (Mansion) is located on a quiet 2340m2 park in the center of Olonzac, just steps from the iconic Canal du Midi.

The home features beautiful original geometric tiles, high ceilings, terracotta floors, marble fireplaces, wood paneling and an impressive staircase. What makes this property extra attractive is that everything is “turnkey”: the website, future bookings, furniture, linens, dishes and more – everything is transferred, making for a smooth transition.

The mature garden of 2340m2 offers a private heated pool with sun beds, a Jacuzzi for 7 people, a petanque court, 2 wells for watering the garden, and several terraces for both shade and sun, ideal for enjoying a glass of rosé while reading your favorite novel. There are numerous native plants and trees that exude the atmosphere of a local park. Tennis courts are also available for rent next to the property.

The main house of 3 floors (442m2) is arranged as follows:

First floor:

Entrance hall (41m2)
Office (26m2)
Living room (26m2)
Kitchen (22m2) with large sliding doors
Dining room (31m2) with marble fireplace and air conditioning
WC
Storage room
First floor:

Suite 1 (27m2) with walk-in shower
Suite 2 (24m2) with walk-in shower
Suite 3 (31m2) with walk-in shower
Suite 4 (35m2) with walk-in shower and dressing room
Storage room
Second floor:

Suite 5 (32m2) with walk-in shower and sitting area
Suite 6 (26m2) with walk-in shower
Suite 7 (23m2) with walk-in shower
Suite 8 (31m2) with bathroom
A laundry/storage room (15m2) contains everything needed to run the business.

The 5 cottages are spread over two floors, each of about 20m2 for a total of 40m2. One of the gites has its own private outdoor terrace for barbecues and its own entrance on the street side.

Each cottage can accommodate two adults and can be set up as a twin with two single beds. All cottages have heating if needed.

The outbuildings consist of a massive 420m2 winery barn and a smaller 38m2 barn, ideal for storing bicycles for your guests.

General:

All bedrooms have tea and coffee making facilities
Recently renovated roof
The barn has been treated to protect against termites (the main house has concrete beams)
Olonzac has plenty of amenities, including weekly markets on Tuesdays, schools, restaurants, stores, etc. It is located 30 km from Narbonne, 40 km from Béziers, 45 km from Carcassonne and 45 km from the Mediterranean Sea. Spain is just over an hour away.

Some nearby tourist attractions:

Carcassonne, the medieval city that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Minerve, one of France’s most beautiful villages, is just 20 minutes away.
Canal du Midi is just 1.8 km from the property and attracts tourists year-round looking to stay during their travels along the canal.
Narbonne, the Roman port city, is just 30 minutes from Olonzac.
Mediterranean beaches: The beaches of Narbonne are just 45 minutes from Olonzac.
Wine Tastings: The Minervois region is one of the largest wine-producing regions in France. You are in the heart of this region, with many vineyards and domains for wine tasting nearby.

This enchanting property offers not only the perfect private setting to enjoy the French countryside, but also a fantastic opportunity to run a thriving B&B business in one of the most beautiful regions of southern France.