Bastide Maia, South of France Modern Villa with 4 En Suites, Air-Con & Heated Pool [HE093A]

Fantastic Holiday villa in South of France with 4 ensuite bedrooms, near to Beziers Languedoc.

Complimentary meal offered in a canal-side restaurant* Free wine tour/tasting can be arranged with advance notice.

Croissant delivery twice a week

(*Maximum 8 people, including children, restaurant lunchtime or evening set house menu, does not include drinks and is subject to availability, a minimum of 48 hours advanced notice required for reservation. Discounted rental rates do not include the complimentary meal.)

The owner of this South of France Holiday Villa has transformed a group of buildings into this lovely spacious holiday accommodation, a modern and contemporary interior combined with a traditional exterior and a touch of Morocco - it has a magical feel.

Not far from Beziers, the Canal du Midi and the Mediterranean beaches, set on the edge of a wine producing village, a short walk away, this South of France holiday property is set in 3 renovated buildings. It has a total of 4  ensuite bedrooms which have air-conditioning, an interior with clean lines, private heated pool (no extra cost), a large garden and lots of lovely outside areas to relax in with amazing Moroccan influences both inside and out.

8 adult bikes are available to use free of charge (3 have child seats)

A great location for a large family or two familes, to enjoy all that the South of France has to offer.

Spacious 4 bedroom Holiday Villa in the South of France.

The interior is modern and contemporary and has been refurbished to a high quality holiday accommodation . The bedrooms (more like suites) are within 3 buildings - the main house, the garden suite and pool suite.

On entering the main house,  from the very large hallway you turn into the magnificent open plan kitchen and dining room which has been created with "Noble Materials". French doors lead out on to one of the holiday villa's many outside areas. The high wooden cathedral style ceiling with beam structure and fabulous chandeliers gives a feeling of grandeur. Wooden flooring throughout.

The fully fitted kitchen has a fabulous Butcher's block, a large "Aga look" gas cooker with 6 gas burners, microwave, fridge freezer and work surfaces. An internal window looks on to the formal lounge.

From the kitchen a wide archway leads to the kitchen's second area which has a large island with integral sink and a fabulous backdrop mirror. This is open plan with the dining table which seats 8, pretty chandelier, a small escritoire and interesting ornaments adorn the high alcoves. From here there is a door to the garden.

Utility room with washing machine.

Within the open plan space there are areas with soft furnishings where you can catch a peaceful moment with that book.

A step leads down to the large light and airy living room which has large sofas, double aspect windows overlooking the garden, a huge TV and Air-Conditioning. A modern fireplace is the focal point of the room. The patio doors give access to the terrace where there are comfortable seats. 

The Master bedroom

The holiday villa's master bedroom is off the main entrance and is more like a hotel suite! A super king size bed (180cm x 200cm) and modern fireplace. Decorative wrought iron doors lead into the amazing, enormous en suite bathroom. The bathroom is decorated in lovely shades of brown and beige with gold coloured accessories, there is a free standing slipper bath, separate shower, 2 wash hand basins and wc new Air-Conditioning for 2025.

An independent wc is off the entrance hall.

The Pool Suite (Bedroom 2 on the photos)

Accessed from the terrace just by the pool, this double room with air conditioning, encorporates a double bed (140cm) and ensuite shower room with wc. 

The Garden Suite (Bedrooms 3 and 4 on the photos)

Offering extra privacy with being on the other side of the pool you will find this wonderful suite, with its own covered terrace.

This Garden Suite is comprised of two bedrooms, each with their own independent access from outside. Each bedroom has their own sitting room and ensuite bath/shower room.  

The first bedroom - Bedroom 3 -  A large room with a Super king size bed (180cm x 200cm) and air conditioning. There is an ensuite shower room with wc. A lounge/sitting area with doors to the outdoor terrace.

The second bedroom - Bedroom 4 - Large room with a Super king size bed (180cm x 200cm),  air-conditioning a door to the ensuite which has bath with hand held shower and wc. A lounge/sitting area with doors to the outdoor terrace.

Bedroom 4 can be accessed via an internal door in Bedroom 3 (this door can be locked) - ideal for a family with young children.

There is another bedroom in the main house which the owner prefers not to use, however if there are 2 families with young children this room can be requested instead of one of the other rooms. Ask for more information, the maximum number allowed would still be 8 people.

Washing machine
Dishwasher
Fridge/freezer
Piano style oven with 6 burners
Microwave
Electric kettle
Toaster
Iron
Hairdryer (2)

Cot, High Chair (possibility of a second cot) and Pushchair 
Baby bath

Air conditioning in 3 bedrooms

TV - Satellite - French and some English speaking Channels
DVD with some Disney DVD's in English

Selection of Board Games

Wi-Fi

Boules set

Outdoor Darts/Dartboard

Ping Pong Table (with equipment)

Welcome Pack offered + fresh croissants on Tuesdays and Thursdays (or Fridays)

8 Adult bikes (3 with child seats) + 8 adult cycling helmets and 3 children's for clients use at no extra charge. (At client's own risk)

Possibility of free of charge guided bike tours with the owner from the house with 24 hours prior notice, to local sights of interest, including the 9 Locks at Beziers, Roman sites and Domaines using small pretty roads and cycle paths. 

Possibility of Free Wine Tour/Tasting (no obligation to buy!) with advance notice.  

Utility room 

Charcoal BBQ

Garden furniture - sun loungers and Moroccan style day beds with cushions

Car Parking - 4 places adjacent to the house (land is owned by the Owner).

The exterior of this holiday villa is lovely - a South of France delight.

The large garden of 2000m2, with lavender, palm and olive trees, has stunning views across the countryside, very large private heated pool (alarmed) and several relaxation areas. A ping pong table and outdoor darts are ideal for a family competition.

The heated pool (thermostatically controlled - max 25-27C) is 11.5m x 5.5m and has Roman steps for easy access. The pool is alarmed.

The surrounding terrace has sun loungers, a large parasol, outdoor shaded dining area with dining table. 

The Summer Kitchen, with sink, has a charcoal BBQ.

There is a fully tiled Moroccan style covered salon, in shades of blue, with a traditional wooden ceiling, this has been made into an additional outdoor dining area offering shade.

Wrought iron day beds, comfortable loungers along with an outdoor sofa and chairs can be found around the garden and pool area.  

The Owner has created a further 25m2 of terracing out into the Olive trees, with an ornamental fountain.

A daybed is under one of the main trees, perfect for an outdoor siesta!

Parking for 4 cars is available adjacent to the house (the land is owned by the Owner).

A great house to rent for a holiday in the South of France during the May or October half term break or anytime in the summer

SITUATION

This South of France holiday villa is on the edge of Maureilhan, (approx 10 minute walk away) a typical Languedoc wine village, village shops, post office, family bar-restaurant.

Capestang, approx 10km, on the Canal du Midi, a lovely village with restaurants, shops, bars, cafes.

Beziers approx 10km. The cathedral dominates this busy market town (amazing flower market on a friday), rising majestically above the river Orb. There are plently of great restaurants, independent shops and the famous Galerie Lafayette, the nine locks on the Canal du Midi are worth a visit.

A wide choice of Mediterranean beaches approx 20km.

Parc Naturel du Haut Languedoc approx 20km North of Thezan are the mountains and rocky gorges of the Caroux mountains. Great canoeing on the river Orb. Great for a change of scenery and climate for a day.

Agde approx 43km. Old historic town and fishing port, founded by the Ancient Greeks. Nice market, excellent seafood restaurants.

Cap d'Agde approx 40km. 'Aqualand' (huge water-slides, etc.)

Narbonne approx 25km. Once the capital of Roman Gaul. Famous cathedral.

Montpellier approx 78km. Large university town.

Carcassonne approx 100km. Largest fortified medieval town.

Nimes approx 130km. Roman temple and arena.

Perpignan approx 98m Palace of kings of Mallorca.

For more information about this region, please refer to our Languedoc Regional Guide 

ACCESS

For information on reaching Languedoc, please refer to our South France Travel Information Guide

International airports are at:

Beziers - approx 25km (25 minutes) (Ryanair from Bristol, London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Shannon).

Carcassonne -(Ryanair to Stansted, East Midlands, Glasgow, Manchester, Cork and Dublin). approx 1 hour 100km

Montpellier (international flights worldwide). (Easyjet from Gatwick, Luton) approx 1 hour 85km

Perpignan - (Ryanair from Stansted, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford)

Nimes - (Ryanair from Luton, Dublin, Edinburgh).

Girona (Spain) - (Ryanair from various UK airports)

Toulouse and Barcelona (Spain) also have international amd transatlantic flights.

Railway:
Beziers and Agde have railway stations with nearby car rental.
Paris to Beziers is 4,20 hrs by TGV (Train Grande Vitesse).

Road:
740 km south of Paris (about 6 hours drive non-stop)
1055 km south of Calais (about 9 hours drive non-stop).

The Village of Maureilhan is around a 10 minute walk away, where you will find:

Baker
Butcher
Small Super-market
Cafe
Tobacconist 
Pizzeria

A bit further afield approx 3km is an Aldi supermarket and Lidl apprx 4km

Lots of excellent restaurants in Beziers, including L'Ambassade', approx 10km and Restaurant de la Tour, Montady, approx 3km, overlooking L'Oppidum d'Enserune.

Large Supermarket at Lignan, Capestang, Beziers

Golf - Golf St Thomas, Beziers approx 23km

Canoe hire - river Orb - Roquebrun approx 18km

Windsurf - Valras, Vendres beaches approx 16km

Mediterranean beaches approx 20km - Vendres, Serignan and Valras

Capestang approx 10km - a pretty village on the Canal du Midi with a quintessentially French central square with cafe/bar and restaurant around it.

Beziers approx 10km - The cathedral dominates this busy market town, rising majestically above the river Orb. Famous for the 9 locks on the Canal du Midi. The lively Feria around 15 August lasts five days; bull-fighting, paellas, flamenco dancing and partying in the streets until the early hours of the morning.