Gite Lucienne, South of France Gite, Pool, Walking distance to Village [HE039A]

South of France Holiday Accommodation for rent in Languedoc-Occitanie, sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms. 

Friday arrival/departure.  Short stays outside of July and August.

This charming old stone farm building in the Languedoc has been converted into a comfortable holiday home with plenty of authentic character.

The owner has created a bespoke swimming pool, leaving an original stone pillar in site, building the pool around it. Wi-Fi available.

Not far from Beziers, the Occitanie Mediterranean beaches and easily accessible to the mountains and with Pezenas, Montpellier and Carcassonne within easy reach it is an ideal base to explore all the Languedoc region of the South of France has to offer.

Weekend and Long Weekend Rates available - it is also possible to extend a week in the Languedoc for 3, 4 or even 5 days depending on availability.

We have been renting this villa for over 15 years so please ask any questions.

HE039B Lucienne - sleeps 8-12   HE039E Petit Mas sleeps 2-4 are on the domaine 

4 bedroom holiday villa in Langedoc (Occitanie), South of France.

Downstairs

Spacious open-plan living-dining room (74m2), with large sliding glass doors leading to outside dining terrace. Two large leather sofas and stylish large glass coffee table.

Fully equipped kitchen area with dining table seats 8.

The downstairs bathroom (10m2) has a corner bath and two washbasins. Independent wc.

First Floor
Steepish stairs with a metal bannister lead to 4 bedrooms all with wooden floors, a shower room and independent wc.

Bedroom 1 - Overlooking the courtyard with Double Bed (140cm)
(Low ceiling)

Bedroom 2 - Looks out to the vineyards, Double bed (140cm)

Bedroom 3 - Twin Bedded room

Bedroom 4 - Bunk Beds

There is also a Poolside Shower room and wc

This Villa has everything one could need for a family holiday in the Occitanie area of the South of France.

Large gas range, extraction hood
Microwave oven
Large fridge-freezer
Dish-washer
Stone sink
Washing-machine
Electric kettle
Iron

TV, Radio, CD, DVD
W-Fi available in certain areas at the property 

Board Games
Table Tennis table and accessories

Garden furniture including wooden sun-loungers
BBQ

Car Parking - private on the Domaine - shaded parking for 2 cars and more in the Olive grove.

Guided walks, grape picking, olive picking, wine tasting, olive oil tastings, local wine discovery and a meal of local cuisine on the domaine with the owner can be arranged with prior notice (supplementary cost).

Car hire (5 seater) possible direct with the owner.

Bicycle hire (at own risk) - up to 10/12 adult bikes available - 10 Euro per day or 35 Euro per week - arranged directly with the Owner.

This holiday villa has a unique exterior and is great for family holidays in the South of France.

The living-dining has a doorway and big sliding glass doors out to a terrace with a stone table and benches, seating 8.

A few wooden steps set in a bank of river stones lead up to a spacious paved pool terrace totalling 90m2; about 40 m2 uncovered terrace and 35m2 of covered terrace (should you wish to escape the South of France sunshine!) plus there is a poolside shower room and a wc. Sunloungers and BBQ.

On the far side of the pool there is a further 15m2 of decking. The "L-shaped" swimming pool itself is unusual 70m2 in all, about two thirds of it is 1.3 to 1.5m deep, while the other much shallower part is built around an original stone pillar. All around the edge of this part is a seat shelf.

The chapel Tower has been renovated for 2019 and sleeps 2 people, they have their own access 

Shaded car parking for up to 4 cars.

The property is enclosed has its own entrance and is separated by a 2m metal fence from the other properties. The Domaine's owner runs agricultural plant hire business and on the other side of the Domaine (not visible from the house) there is a 'showroom' also within its enclosed walled space, so as not to affect the rental part in any way.

The owner lives behind the domaine in a small mobile home. We have worked with the owner for over 15 years and he is very discreet, he can however help you with wine tasting, recommend restaurants etc. 

South of France Villa in Languedoc-Occitanie

The Domaine is situated about 1.5km from Puimisson, a typical South of France wine-producing village with several excellent wineries, Tabac, café-bar and post office.

The owner can organise wine tasting, grape and olive picking on the domaine and guided walks in the surrounding countryside. There are also local antiques for sale at the domaine.

Beziers apprx 10km. The cathedral dominates this busy market town, rising majestically above the river Orb. The lively Feria in August lasts five days; bull-fighting, paellas, flamenco dancing, and partying in the streets until the early hours of the morning.

South of France 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.

Agde approx 25km. Old historic town and fishing port, founded by the Ancient Greeks. Nice market, excellent seafood restaurants

Cap d'Agde approx 30km. 'Aqualand' (huge water-slides, etc.) 27-hole golf course.

Narbonne approx 35km. Once the capital of Roman Gaul. Famous cathedral.

Montpellier approx 75km. Capital of Languedoc

Carcassonne approx 100km. Largest fortified medieval town.

Nimes approx 105km. Roman temple and arena.

Perpignan approx 110km Palace of Kings of Mallorca.

For more information about this Southern France 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 - the airport is approx 15km from this holiday villa.
Ryanair from Bristol, Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh.

Carcassonne - (Ryanair to Stansted, East Midlands, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Cork and Dublin).

Montpellier (international flights worldwide). Flights to Gatwick and Luton via Easyjet, Ryanair to Leeds/Bradford.

Perpignan (Ryanair to Stansted, Birmingham, Flybe - Southampton)

Nimes (Ryanair)

Toulouse and Barcelona (Spain) also have international & transatlantic flights

Girona (Spain) Ryanair to various UK destinations

Railway:
Beziers has a railway station with nearby car rental.

Distances from this South of France property are approx:

Puimisson village 1.5 km 
Newsagent/Tabac and bread depot 
Cafe/bar
Pizza van on a wednesday night Pizza Sup Herb, order from 18.00h

Magalas 4km
Supermarkets - Intermarche, Aldi
Adjacent to the supermarket is a Butcher/Baker along with a cafe that is open 7 days a week in the Summer from 07.00-19.30h - even on Sunday!

Centre of Magalas 4km
Pharmacy 
Restaurants - Le Bistro de la Galerie by the Church, Excalibur Bar
2 cafe-bars
Baker
Small Spar type shop

Another eating place in Puissalicon apprx 4km - Pica Mandil a Tapas Bar with a Wine Tasting Cave - indoor and outdoor seating - Tuesday to Saturday from 09.30-23.00 - coffee, drinks, lunch and dinner and you can buy home made bread!

Golf 20km
Riding 6km
Tennis courts 7km
Canoe hire 10km

Sea 20km
River 8km
Lake 45km

Other local places/activities, of interest:
Natural parc of the Languedoc
Aqualand at Cap d'Agde
Beziers Cathedral
Narbonne
Medieval City of Carcassonne

The Owner can arrange Wine Tastings and Olive Oil Tastings on requested (supplementary charge).