We spent 5 nights with Val and Mike and were delighted with our experience. Our room in the attic was expansive and immaculately clean. Val and Mike, our hosts were so gracious and went out of their way to accomodate our every need. Val even made my husband a delicious chocolate mousse birthday cake. Both are wonderful cooks and used... More

This was a return visit to Mike & Val's wonderful home in the heart of the Minervois wine-growing region. Much like a highly valued Minervois wine, the care they put into producing a high quality experience for all their guests is outstanding. Each ingredient required to have an enjoyable stay is provided so ably by them. This rings true in... More

We spent 8 nights with Val and Mike in their haven near the Canal du Midi and had a perfect time. They really know how to spoil their guests and the only regret we have is that we didn´t spend the other 6 nights of our tour round France with them. The room was ideal for us, they make excellent... More

What a great place le Vieux Relais is, owned by great hosts, Mike and Val Slowther. Super bedroom, super home cooked evening meals and excellent breakfasts. Nothing was too much trouble for this great couple, from taking us on a tour of Narbonne, to helping us in many ways with a house we have just bought in the village. Mike... More

We had a wonderful time at Le Vieux Relais. Val and Mike couldn’t have made us feel more welcome and relaxed. They have oodles of information about the area, which was readily shared with enthusiasm. Nothing was too much trouble, whether it was organising bikes for the Canal du Midi or lending us a parasol and chairs for the beach.... More

We were recommended to stay at Le Vieux Relais whilst in the area for a vineyard tour and even though we had high expectations, because of previous trip advisor reviews, we were certainly not dissappointed. The quality of the accomodation combined with Mike and Val's excellent hospitality provided us with a great base from which to explore this beautiful region,... More

If you're looking for a place to stay as a base to explore the Minervois, with side trips to Carcassonne and Narbonne, this is an excellent choice, where I've stayed a few times. Comfortable and smartly done up, it's by the church (no bells normally) and on the edge of the vineyards, just inside the characterful small town of Pepieux.... More

Standard of accommadation was excellent. Our room was beautifully furnished and in keeping with the character of the building. The friendliness and helpfulness of Valerie and Mike added to the pleasure of our stay. The breakfasts were always fresh and delicious. The location of the B&B was perfect, right in the centre of village, making it ideal for access to... More

We were recommended Le Vieux Relais by friends and we were not disappointed. Val and Mike are wonderfully welcoming hosts, happy to help you with things to do and see in the area (and there are plenty - medieval Carcassonne, Cathar castles, beaches, lakes, vineyards....). We ate with them on 3 evenings and thoroughly enjoyed the table d'hote experience sharing... More