Frequently asked questions

Is there parking at Le Gabachou? (click to open)

a. Yes, we have plenty of car parking space at Le Gabachou. Our holiday cottages are near Carcassonne, so you can rent a car at the airport and drive to us and park at the property.

What time is check in / check out? (click to open)

We ask you to check in around 4pm on the day of arrival, and check out by 10am on the day of departure. If these time do not suit please discuss with us as we may be able to be flexible with these times depending on other guests.

How often is the bed linen changed? (click to open)

Here at Le Gabachou holiday cottages, we pride ourselves in offering high quality 500% cotton bed linen which is provided each week during your stay. However, we don’t change the beds for you during your stay. We also provide clean bathroom towels and tea towels to your gîte weekly.

Is the bedding suitable for people with allergies? (click to open)

Yes, we provide anti-allergy pillows and duvet quilts for our guests

What facilities are provided in the gîtes? (click to open)

Please refer to the descriptions given for each of our holiday cottages, as full details of facilities are covered there.

Do you provide internet access? (click to open)

Yes each gîte has free Wifi availability.

Are there televisions in the gîtes? (click to open)

Yes each gîte has a television complete with Freesat so you can access your normal UK channels, there is also a DVD player and CD\Radio provided.

What facilities are on site? (click to open)

You are very welcome to use the swimming pool, bikes, table tennis, children play area, sun beds, garden tables and chairs, barbeques, books found in the gîtes We do have a boat that you can hire, please discuss with us.

Should I hire a car? (click to open)

If you are arriving by plane to Carcassonne or another nearby airport, you can arrange to hire a car from the airport. A car would be useful to have in order to enjoy the surrounding area to Le Gabachou

Are there any local shops? (click to open)

Yes, Bram is well served with a many local shops including a supermarket and a smaller grocery store, petrol station, a delicatessen, butchers, wine merchants, two boulangeries, a newsagents/tabac, pizza outlets, and a Chinese. There is also a doctor, banks and post office.

Do you have bikes? (click to open)

Yes, we have a number of bikes that you can freely borrow at Le Gabachou. If you find a problem with any of the bikes, please let us know so it can be repaired for other guests.

Do you have a barbeque? (click to open)

Yes, there are two barbeques for the guests to use, charcoal is provided.

Is the pool heated, and when? (click to open)

Yes the pool is normally heated from April (weather depending)

Can I extend my stay? (click to open)

We always ask you to talk to us directly, as we try to be flexible with all our guests