Maison de Mallast

19 Rue Nationale Maison de Mallast, 11170 Montolieu, France – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>18</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Maison de Mallast

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8.6
Scored 8.6
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Rated fabulous
18 reviews

Featuring a garden and views of mountain, Maison de Mallast is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Montolieu, 49 km from Castres Exhibition Centre. The air-conditioned accommodation is 47 km from Goya Museum. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are fitted with a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available daily at the bed and breakfast. At the property, there is an on-site family-friendly restaurant serving dinner and a selection of vegetarian options. Guests at Maison de Mallast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Montolieu, like cycling. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at the accommodation. Carcassonne Cathedral is 18 km from Maison de Mallast, while Memorial House (Maison des Memoires) is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Carcassonne Airport, 15 km from the bed and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
5.0
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  • Elisabeth
    Spain Spain
    “La Maison Mallast es un lugar apacible enmedio del pueblo. Tiene un jardin y terrazas exteriores espectaculares y nuestra habitación era super espaciosa y agradable. Los anfitriones son amabilísimos y predispuestos a resolver cualquier duda”
  • Rocio
    Spain Spain
    “Mi habitación, la terrasse, es preciosa y muy confortable. El desayuno correcto. La señora muy amable.”
  • Monica
    France France
    “Hôtes très sympa et à l'écoute ! Petit déjeuner très bon ! Nous avons passé un agréable week-end à Montolieu !”
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by John and Lindsay Stewart

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
John and Lindsay Stewart
Maison de Mallast offers a unique chambres d’hôtes (B&B) holiday experience for your stay in a medieval village near Carcassonne. We offer a warm welcome, comfortable rooms and a beautiful garden, in the centre of Montolieu, the 'village of books', with all its amenities within just a few steps. Our house dates back to the 12th century extending from the ancient presbytery next door. It was built on the original foundations of Chateau de Mallast, the fortress which protected the village and its inhabitants from the 6th to 12th centuries. Part of the walls and one of the original gatehouses are still present in our garden! Another part of the house dates back to the 18th century and provides the amazing terrace attached to one of our guest rooms, with views over to the Pyrenees. We provide a generous French breakfast, eaten on our garden view terrace or in the dining room where once a French president dined! Steps lined with ancient wisteria lead down to the beautiful garden, where there are lovely sunny and shady places to sit and relax! Our pizzeria restaurant gives you the opportunity eat a delicious freshly cooked meal without leaving the premises, and to sample wonderful regional produce and wine.
For Lindsay - who harboured an unfulfilled yearning to become an archaeologist as a child - the medieval history of the region, with tales of the Cathar crusaders and beauty of the ancient buildings and landscapes, were the pull to bring her to live in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. Finding a historic house in Montolieu, built on the site of a fortified castle, was a dream come true. She loves photographing buildings, plants and trees and conversing with the locals over a cold glass of local wine, in order to improve her French language skills. For John, it was, in no particular order, the wine, the sunshine, the lifestyle, a means to learn a new language, the wine and the opportunity to become part of a small yet vibrant village community. Oh, and not forgetting the wine, having heard that the area is the biggest wine producing region in France! A former occasional amateur triathlete, he enjoys cycling and swimming in lakes when there’s time. John loves to cook and has been chef-patron of our restaurant since 2017, and in 2023 trained with a world-champion pizza maker to gain the skills of a pizzaiolo so that we could open as a pizzeria, serving delicious Napolitan-style pizzas.
Montolieu is a ancient fortified village is positioned on a rocky promontory between two picturesque river gorges. Few small villages offer so many amenities! In Montolieu, there is always something going on. At every corner you’ll find an interesting bookshop, artist studio, a fabulous view, or an interesting scene or building to photograph. The house is within minutes walking distance of several restaurants, more than 15 bookshops and numerous artists’ studios. There is a grocery, boulangerie, post office, a wine shop, museum focusing on the history of typography and bookmaking, a tourist information office and a fantastic public outdoor swimming pool (July & August). The village's many little lanes and ancient houses are great to explore and photograph. Don’t miss the superb viewpoints at Place Espérou and from the St Denis bridge! - in a charming, tranquil village but with plenty of life! Or simply use the house as a base to explore the medieval city of Carcassonne, go wine tasting, take a boat ride on the Canal du Midi or visit the ancient sites of ruined Cathar castles. Go for a swim at one of the lakes, or visit the beaches within 1 hour from Montolieu.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Pizzeria Mallast
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Facilities of Maison de Mallast
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Maison de Mallast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 18:30

Check-out

Until 10:30

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
€ 5 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Maison de Mallast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Meals are available upon request at the property.

Please inform Maison de Mallast 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.

FAQs about Maison de Mallast

  • Guests staying at Maison de Mallast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 2.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet

  • Maison de Mallast is 100 yards from the centre of Montolieu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Maison de Mallast is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Maison de Mallast is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Maison de Mallast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Horse riding

  • Room options at Maison de Mallast include:

    • Double
    • Triple

  • The prices at Maison de Mallast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Maison de Mallast has 1 restaurant:

    • Pizzeria Mallast