This was our first trip to sidsmums, but certainly won't be our last. The new owners Tracy & Peter (British), made us very welcome and even picked us up from Carcassonne airport. Preixan is a lovely little village in the Aude courntryside but near enough to Carcassonne to make regular trips in. Fantastic place to relax and unwind with good... More

Leave all your worries behind and let Jan work her magic...i have spent three wonderful holidays here. The lush Aude valley is at your doorstep; you can walk all day enjoying the abundant wildlife & return to Jan's for an evening of shared food, drink & fun. Unforgettable events included the Italian Opera evening & the Crusader Swordplay training. Jan... More

The reviewers comments about friendly,clean etc are 100% accurate. We stayed in a chalet/hut. There is agreat distant view from kitchen window.Kitchen is adequate. Jan -owner- (British) is incredibly friendly & helpful. Supermarket / bakery 5 minutes walk, but open hours spasmodic. Jan warns people bus service unreliable. All good except bathrooms !- you are requested to NOT use the... More

Sidsmums is truely one of a kind. Since my first stay in June 2009 I have returned three times, which I think gives an indication of just how special the place is. Guests are made to feel at home from the moment they arrive, and have the freedom to relax alone or in good company. Hostels are great places for... More

I had a lovely stay at Sidsmums. I was travelling alone so really wanted to just relax and soak in the rich cultural surrounding but also socialise when I wanted to. Sidsmums was the perfect place for that. I could read undisturbed for hours, go for a walk (armed with plenty of information on the best local places) or head... More

Our family had a wonderful week at Sidsmums this summer. We were relying on buses to get around so a little planning was necessary. But the days we missed the bus were lovely lazy days walking down to the river with a picnic, swimming, reading and sketching. Their was lots of games for the kids to keep themselves busy inside... More

I had an amazing stay at Sidsmums as both a guest and volunteer for a total of three weeks during June/July 2010. It's based in a very scenic wine growing region, which is great to explore on bike. Although in the country it's by no means isolated: it's easy to get into Carcassonne and back again with a regular bus... More

Where do I start, Sidsmums is by far the best Hostel I have ever stayed in. In the last 2 years I have been 4 times & am looking forward to my next visit. The owner Jan is lovely with nothing being too much trouble for her. She can always be found to give advice or suggestions on the best... More

This is a hostel but not like the other hostels I have been to. You immediately feel at home, when you arrive at the hostel. I was greeted by the owner Janice, who is "Sids mum" (hence the name). The hostel is based on the work by volunteers that - as I understood it - Janice handpicks from former guests,... More