Pilgrims' Nest Backpackers', Carcassonne

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Description

Off grid summer season mountain hostel, run by travellers for travellers. Open May 15th - September 30th. This is for the adventurous, alternative, back to basic traveller who values a fellow traveller's hospitality, natural beauty and an off grid lifestyle above conformity and comfort. Situated in the heart of the Corbières Mountains 35km SE of Carcassonne between cedar and beech forests at 712m altitude.
This is the place to be if for a change you like to be in a very quiet, pure and natural environment, away from the noise of roads and towns. The air up here is clean and pure and radiates peace. Great for walks into the wild, and beautiful views on the Pyrenees.
The place is fed by delicious spring water coming out of all the taps. Electricity is provided by solar and wind power, and nature grows a wealth of herbs everywhere.
You are invited to stay in a unique 80m² large space: the attic of a renovated old barn, where the energy of creativity, music, dance, and meditation lingers from a diversity of activities that are regularly organized here: full moon gatherings, concerts, workshops... There are several beds and a number of mattresses with which you can create your own cosy sleeping corner.
The bathroom is adjacent to the house, the shower is outdoors, the water heated by solar power. There's a kitchen in the house, breakfast is included, dinner is optional. Free but limited WiFi.
Other options include staying in a small caravan if you like more privacy, or camping.
Possibility for work exchange after 3 nights.
Price: 16,-€ per night with your own sleeping bag, sheets 3,-€.
Bookings to be made by mail (pilgrimsnest@hotmail.com) or phone (0033681250002). Payment on arrival: only cash accepted.
The nearest shops are in Limoux, 22km away, so it's important to bring your food. Also bring a torch, it's somewhat 'into the wild' here so it gets pretty dark on nights without moonshine.

Location and Contact

Location

• Location: The Pilgrims' Nest Backpackers is situated right at km post 22 on the D129 road between the villages of Villardebelle and Bouisse.
• Directions: In Limoux you have to look for the D129 road direction Saint Polycarpe, which starts just south of town at the east side of the river Aude. Always stick to this D129 road, through the village of Saint Polycarpe and past the villages of Buc and Villardebelle until you hit km post 22. (this is 3,5km south east of the village of Villardebelle, 22km east of Limoux, and 35km south east of Carcassonne.)
• As there is no public transport between Limoux and the hostel it is best to have your own. If you don't you can get to Limoux on the 1,-€ local train from Carcassonne and either hitch hike from there to the hostel or choose to be picked up by us (6,-€ from Limoux or eventually 10,-€ from Carcassonne).
• For the adventurous: hitch hiking from Limoux works pretty well, even as there's only very little traffic on the last stretch of road. It's very safe as everybody knows everybody out here.

Facilities and Amenities

Family-Friendly Hostel

Older travelers (+50)

Quiet Rest

Solo Traveller

Breakfast

Luggage Storage

Parking

Safe Deposit Box

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Airport Pickup (10,-€)

Bedsheets (3,-€)

Bike Rental (10,-€)

Dinner (13,-€)

Towels (2,-€)

Book Collection/Exchange

Concierge/Info Desk

Entirely Non-Smoking

Hot Showers

Jobs/Work Available

Kitchen

Lounge Area

No Bunkbeds

Outdoor Seating

Power Point/Sockets in Rooms

Credit Card Payments

Lockers in Rooms

Wheelchair Accessible

Service Animals

Pet-Friendly

Genders: Males & Females

Max. Age: All Ages

Min. Age with Parent (dorms): All Ages

Min. Age with Parent (private room): All Ages

Min. Age without Parent: 18

Checkout: 11:00 (11 AM)

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Maximum Stay: 1 month

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: open May15th-September 30th

Reception Hours: 8:00 - 23:00

Size: Small (less than 30 beds)

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