Description
Spend relaxing summer days playing in the swimming pool and enjoying al-fresco feasts by the fig tree in this delightful holiday villa set in a beautiful Languedoc wine village between Béziers and Narbonne.
Villa Du Midi is the type of place where you can create joyful holiday memories for everyone. Whilst the kids play endless basketball and table tennis, older guests can sip a glass of chilled white wine under the olive tree or challenge a loved one to a game of boules. Prepare delicious lunches in the summer kitchen, perhaps using fresh fish and vegetables from the village’s twice-weekly market, and serve outside on the terrace before returning to the swimming pool. In the summer months the trees in the private walled garden are bursting with fruit to pick to your hearts content.
The spacious interiors of Villa Du Midi are just as charming. There are four air-conditioned bedrooms on the top level, including a master double with a smart en suite wet room, whilst the main floor offers ample living space whether you wish to kick back in the TV lounge with Netflix or a DVD or seek a little peace in the tranquil living room with its elegant bookshelves and desk. Another kitchen and dining room means meals can be enjoyed together whatever the time of year.
Stroll into the heart of the village, pop into the local butchers and relax with a coffee or something stronger in the Tabac et Bar. This small village also has a pretty church, a little museum and look out for the pizza van in the village square on a Friday evening!
Surrounding the village, you will find typical Hérault vineyards with many wonderful walking trails. Organise a wine-tasting in your villa, be whisked away to visit nearby wineries or art-lovers can arrange a day sketching the mesmerising Languedoc landscapes. Learn all about the area's wine heritage - the wine revolt started in the local village leading to the creation of the ‘Appellation Controleé’ label. The flag the wine-makers carried to Paris can be seen in the village museum.
Cycle along the nearby Canal du Midi, hire canoes and kayaks on the River Orb in Roquebrun and go horse-riding, windsurfing or mountain biking along Gruissan Plage and beyond. Visit the bustling indoor market in the small city of Narbonne, listen to classical music under the stars at Abbaye de Fontfroide or join in the vibrant festivities of the Feria in Béziers.
Then there’s the fascinating history of this region, often referred to as ‘Cathar Country’ with famous castles including Château de Lastours, Quéribus and Montségur. Even the incredible city of Carcassonne is only an hour away for an amazing day out in this spectacular part of southern France.
/n Security deposit /n £500 paid in cash to the owner upon arrival and refunded upon departure, subject to full inspection. /n Arrival time /n 4.00 p.m. /n Departure time /n 10.00 a.m. /n Energy costs included? /n Yes, fair usage policy applies. Excess charged extra. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes. /n Pets welcome? /n Not allowed. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Air-conditioning (reversible air-conditioning) is available in the bedrooms only. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events/celebrations are not allowed. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Due to the village setting, noise needs to be kept to a minimum outside after 10.00 p.m. /n Changeover day /n Saturday during peak season. Flexible during all other periods. /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. /n Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only (using ashtrays provided). /n Minimum stay /n 7 nights (short-breaks may be possible on request outside peak season). /n Heating costs included? /n Yes, fair usage policy applies. Excess charged extra. /n Pool towels included? /n Yes (can be used at the beach). /n Pool opening dates? /n The pool is open approximately end-May – end-October. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
