We can arrange transport to local vineyards, the nearest of which is 45 mins away and five mins apart from a very good restaurant for lunch. With regards to hiking, you can walk directly from the property into the foothills of the Montagnes Noire or take the five min drive to the Lac de Montagnes where you will find a series of self-guided walks. A newly opened Passerelle is a stunning addition to your local walks too. Our own website has further details, you can email us direct and the Office of Tourism website also have printable walking routes too. Hope we may welcome you to La Villa this summer.

You can't fly from either Heathrow or Southampton (fairly sure about Southampton) to Carcassonne, so you're best to look at connections to Toulouse. Your info says Edinburgh based - there are going to be direct connections between Edinburgh and Carcassonne with Ryanair this winter season.

Hello, many thanks for your question. Our nearest airport in which is 45 mins from us; Toulouse is the largest regional airport at 90 mins transfer. Having a car gives you the greatest flexibility to get out and explore, however we can arrange transfer from both airports. Hope that this helps.

Hi Lesley, Toulouse and Carcassonne are the nearest airports, the latter being the closest , so depends on your airline, both good. Hire a car for sure, easy drive and good to have for visiting all the amazing places around La Villa de Maxamet