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Reviews of Auberge du Balestié

2 out of 5
Auberge du Balestié
Route De Carcassonne, Malegoude, Ariege

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, highly recommend
We were greeted by Alex on our arrival and shown to our accommodation which was clean and provided everything we needed. We were the only guests staying that evening so the evening meal menu was limited to a few choices. However, when what was on offer didn't suit all of our party, Alex went out to buy in food to meet our dietary needs in order that we didn't have to drive back out to the local village to eat. Our evening meal was delicious, finishing with a great breakfast sitting outside in the sun. Alex even provided us with Yorkshire teabags from his fast depleting stock. Had we known, we would have taken a box of said teabags with us. For a very friendly, accommodating service and comfortable stay in a beautiful, peaceful setting, I would highly recommend this property. We couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Alex on Oct 2, 2018
Thank you very much for your kind comments, we are pleased you had a lovely stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Bristol UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel quiet location
Very warm welcome as we met up with our friends en route to Spain. Great evening meal and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Alex on Sep 18, 2018
We are glad you had great stay, many thanks for your kind review.

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific service and quiet location
We had a really lovely stay at Balestie. I decided late in the afternoon that we would need dinner and was concerned we might not find anywhere to eat locally. So I emailed the owner to ask if it was possible to sit for dinner, not even really expecting an answer. To my surprise, he replied with a very positive "I will reserve you a table". When we arrived some hours later we were shown our room and then offered the terrasse out the back of the house for drinks and dinner. The food and wine were really good and nothing seemed to be too much trouble, even though the owner was clearly quite busy. We had a nice room with a lovely view to the mountains. We will certainly go back if and when we are in the area. Thanks to Alex and Rachel for being great hosts. Jon &Yve
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Alex on Jul 24, 2018
Thank you Jon and Yve for your kind comments, we are really pleased you had a lovely experience at our Hotel. See you when you next visit the area. Alex & Rachel

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Touring France
Had a great nights stay. Alex was the perfect host. Great food a d great company.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Alex on Jul 14, 2018
Thanks for your review and feedback, we are glad you had a great stay.

8/10 Good

Dolla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable country side Clean and very near Mirepoix if you have a car
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Response from Alex on Jun 1, 2018
Thank you so much for your review, we are glad you had a lovely stay with us.

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a pleasant bargain stay
Very nice place. Basic, but very clean and a comfy bed. The owner was extremely nice. The grounds were beautiful, but it was off the beaten path. I would happily stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Thank you for your review, we hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
MG's and Morgans go touring
Lovely friendly couple who made us very welcome and cooked meal to suit one on our party. No air-conditioning, but not a problem unless it was 30 degrees plus. Well worth a visit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Many thanks for your review, we glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

D Patton, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location, attentive service
Arrived after a long day of driving, and we much appreciated the hot tea offered us by the proprietor. We stayed for dinner, which we very much enjoyed, and took advantage of the wonderful breakfast, as well. Our room was very spacious and convenient for my mother who has trouble with stairs, as it was on the first floor.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning location
My fiance and I stayed here for one night as we travelled westward through the south of France. The room was comfortable with an incredible view of the Pyrenees, we really enjoyed dinner and the owners were very welcoming. Great base for Carcassonne, Mirepoix etc. Would definitely stay here again next time we're in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Lars L. Møller, Denmark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nature
Located deep in the countryside and is therefore primarily for those who themselves seek out this specific hotel (is not a place where many come by and is barely visible from the public roads). But it is definitely a local gem in an area with lot of tranquility and a fantastic nature - a place where nature lovers want to stay a day longer.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good views, good food.
Nice view of mountains. Good food in restraunt. Owner originally from England, so no language problems

8/10 Good

Ian from Leicester, Leicester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice for stopover
We chose the Auberge for its location on route to Spain. excellent choice , not so far from Mirepoix. We ate in and found the food to be excellent. Despite being full the place was not noisy, we both slept well. wifi worked. We can recommend this place, excellent value for money.

10/10 Excellent

Geneviève

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

xavier

Disliked: Staff & service
Bizarre
Nous n'avons jamais pu profiter de cet hotel : la veille, nous avons recu un mail comme quoi il n'y avait plud chambre alors que j'aviais reserve des mois auparavant et que j'avais encore confirmé la veille en reservant une table au restaurant. Tres bizarre. Heureusement que l'hotelier avait reserve une chambre dans un autre etablissement, mais sans nous demander notre avis. J'estime que ce n'est pas correct et je me pose des questions sur les raisons de ce changement tardif.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Merveilleuse vue des Pyrénées
Auberge situé dans un site champêtre. Le propriétaire nous a accueilli avec gentillesse, nous a donné des bonnes informations de visites à faire dans la région. Le petit déjeuner était tres bon. Belle chambre, lits très confortables. Nous avons beaucoup aimé notre sejour.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Alex on Jun 19, 2019
Merci beaucoup pour votre avis. Merci pour le souvenir, c'était très gentil, je vous souhaite une bonnes vacances.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bon emplacement, chambre propre, propriétaire agréable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Alex on Jun 11, 2019
Merci beaucoup pour votre avis.

10/10 Excellent

Ludovic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super séjours
Super séjours très calme et propriétaire très sympa
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Alex on Jun 5, 2019
Merci beaucoup pour votre avis.

10/10 Excellent

Jean Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un bon souvenir de cet établissement .
Nous sommes arrivés de nuit et avons été très bien accueillis. Les chambres étaient bien chauffées et très agréables. Une superbe vue au lever du jour. Un bon petit-déjeuner, bref un grand merci.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Alex on Oct 30, 2018
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaires.

8/10 Good

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Alex on Aug 24, 2018
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaires.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
simple, propre et calme.
Accueil cordial. Pas de repas du soir possible le mercredi soir mais le propriétaire nous a donné des conseils pour trouver un restaurant convenable à Mirepoix. Le petit déjeuner pourrai être amélioré en proposant des produits locaux
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Alex on Jul 16, 2018
Merci beaucoup pour vos avis.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet spot in the middle of the countryside -although not far from Mirepoix- whith a convenient restaurant. The staff was really nice, both by phone and when we arrived. We had a very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Response from Alex on Aug 26, 2017
Many thanks for your review, we are glad you had a lovely stay and hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Marie-therese

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Bonne halte
Halte trés calme que nous avons appréciée à l'allée comme au retour . Bon repas du terroir, les chambres d'étage sont plus finies et confortables.WC à l'extérieur de la salle de douches . En bas sdb très exigue .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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In Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit schöner Landschaft
Abseits gelegen mit schönem Blick über die Pyrinäen in der Ferne. Guten Ausgangspunkt für Mirepeux oder andere Ziele der Umgebung oder für Wanderungen. Zimmer eher einfach aber sauber und für einen Zwischenstopp ausreichend ausgestattet. Gutes Abendessen in Form eines Menüs in zwei Preislagen (19/22€). In unserer Nebensaisonzeit je Gang ausreichend Auswahl mit je 3-4 Alternativen. Gutes Frühstück.

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon rapport qualité prix
Séjour en famille avec enfants de 7 et 4 ans. Très bon accueil du propriétaire, repas le soir excellent (très bon rapport qualité prix), petit déjeuner copieux, des propriétaires qui se mettent en 4 sans être envahissants et qui savent faire le petit plus qui rend le séjour agréable. Un endroit parfait en famille, chambre familiale grande et bien conçue (la salle de bain mériterait simplement un coup de jeune). Lieu très agréable, au calme et très jolie vue sur Pyrénées. On reviendra, très bon rapport qualité prix.

8/10 Good

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Repos +nourriture
Endroit très calme et isolé Très bien pour se reposer Bon restaurant

10/10 Excellent

didier, St pey de castets

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
N'hésitez pas allez-y
C'est Auberge un rase campagne nous apporte un excellent rapport qualité prix

10/10 Excellent

Niklas, Waterloo (BELGIQUE) - Hasslö (SVERIGE)

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Ett härligt Auberge i sydfrankrike
Det är ett härligt Auberge i södra frankrike, med en enstående utsikt över Pyreneerna. Det var ett mycket trevligt engelskt par, Rachel & Alex, som hade flyttat dit från UK och tagit över Auberget. Vi stannade två nätter, samt köpte en god "utflyttskorg" av värdparet för vår "utflykt" under mellandagen.

10/10 Excellent

PIERRE, FIGEAC 46100

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trés satisfaits
nous n'avons mangé qu'au petit déjeuner et le soir.Dans la journée nous nous trouvions en visite. Pour nous le séjour a été parfait ;nous sommes enchantés et prêts à revenir si l'occasion se présente.Nous n'hésiterons pas à le recommander à d'autres personnes

6/10 Okay

Thierry, Marseille

Sympathique
Halte a cet hotel pour un retour en deux étapes Endroit sympathique au bord d un étang et une superbe vu sur les Pyrénées Établissement qui aurait besoin d un coup de fraîcheur et de jeune mais je pense que c est l objectif des nouveaux propriétaires Mais cet endroit et quand même bien tenu

6/10 Okay

JF, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness
Calme, simple et propre
Situé à 20 km de l'A61, idéal pour une halte sur la route des vacances. Chambres simples et propres, accueil correct. Prix raisonnable Restauration sur place simple aussi, un peu faible sur les menus enfants. Non loin de Mirepoix, charmant village de l'Ariège

8/10 Good

Alain, Toulouse

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Cadre très agréable.
Une nuit au calme avec un bon repas à l'auberge. Très bon petit déjeuner.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
super agreable
très bon accueil et David super sympa cuisine agréable douches un peu bruyantes site très agreable

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Lyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grande calme
L'auberge est situé dans un calme absolu, une ferme converti. Le seul bruit le matin venait des 30 couples d'hirondelles nourissant leur petits. L'acceuil était chaleureux la chambre de très bonne rapport qualité/prix.

10/10 Excellent

Gilles, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un fabuleux séjour
Tout est réuni dans cette adresse pour passer un fabuleux séjour: un coin paradisiaque, avec prairies verdoyantes en premier plan et la chaîne des Pyrénées en arrière plan, un hôtel tout confort avec un très bon rapport qualité prix, un dîner esquis pour un prix fort raisonable, et bien évidemment un service impeccable, extrêmement poli et cordial cordial, avec attention du détail. Nous y reviendrons

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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tres bon acceuil
receptionniste chaleureux sympathique tres commercant - lieu magnifique vert reposant - chambre douce et chaleureuse propre

8/10 Good

serge, PERPIGNAN

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Séjour hôtel "Le BALESTIE "
agréable nuitée dans un hôtel bucolique.Une simple nuance à apporter: Difficulté d'accès liée au manque de signalisation routière , l'hôtelier nous ayant fait part des problèmes que semblent lui occasionner les élus locaux.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Charmante auberge au calme avec vue superbe sur les Pyrénées . Très bonne literie, bonne table ... Parfait Excellent accueil propriétaires charmants et attentionnés.

10/10 Excellent

BERTRAND Bruno, MONTELIMAR

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SERVICE IMPECCABLE - SUPERBE SITE -
Un séjour trop court, une table excellente.Un service parfait , gentillesse, compétence,accueil,Une vue imprenable.A BIENTÔT J ESPÈRE. Un grand merci

10/10 Excellent

blanc, correze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
servce parfait
l accueil et le service sont parfaits.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtelier très aimable, petit déjeuner très copieux.