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15th Century Merchant's House, private terrace, stone spiral staircase — Property 4744

  • Self-catering holiday rental house with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 4
  • Location: Montagnac Montagnac, Beziers area, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Summary of the house, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4

Summary of the house, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 4
Contact Brenda Kemp
+33 (0)467 966125
Property type:
house, terraced, 140 m²
Location type:
Village
Highlights:
Terrace, Barbecue, TV
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  • Pets not allowed
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Terrace / Loggia

Terrace / Loggia

Dining area

Dining area

Double bedroom

Double bedroom

Double bedroom

Double bedroom

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Terrace / Loggia Kitchen / dining at night Twin bedroom Stone spiral staircase
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15th Century Merchant's House, private terrace, stone spiral staircase

Superbly restored house with original 15th century features and antique furniture. A medieval experience with all modern comforts for your holiday rental! The spacious sitting/dining/kitchen on the ground floor has an elegant, stone vaulted ceiling and a stone spiral staircase leads up to the large bedrooms, both with ensuite bathrooms. Relax on the private terrace/loggia in full afternoon and evening sun, enjoy the wonderful views over Roman-tiled roofs to the nearby hills. The terrace has a summer kitchen with fridge, sink etc, gas BBQ and outdoor dining setting. Shops, bar/café, restaurant and weekly street market a couple of minutes’ stroll away. The pretty little port of Meze, less than 10 mins drive, has super seafood restaurants and a sandy beach. Mediterranean beaches 25 minutes’ drive, sophisticated Montpellier, with an international airport and train station, 20 minutes. Restaurants, supermarkets and a public swimming pool at Pezenas, 5 km, famous for its antique dealers

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Location Montagnac Montagnac < Beziers area < Herault < Languedoc-Roussillon < France

15th Century Merchant's House, private terrace, stone spiral staircase Montagnac Montagnac < Beziers area < Herault < Languedoc-Roussillon < France
Map location symbol marks the location of this property in Montagnac
Location
Nearest airport: Montpellier at 45 kilometres
Nearest beach: Beach at 25 kilometres
Nearest railway station: MONTPELLIER at 45 kilometres
Car: recommended

Montagnac is a large village with shops, cafes, a restaurant, internet cafe and a weekly market. It is just 45kms west of Montpellier which has an international airport and train station. The historic, bustling town of Pezenas, 5kms, is renowned for its many antique shops and cultural events. It has supermarkets, a good choice of restaurants, craft shops and a big Saturday street market. Delightful Meze, 10kms, has a sandy beach with swimming and superb seafood restaurants. Concerts and festivals are held in Montagnac and surrounding villages throughout the year. There are many local historical sites to visit and the area is ideal for walking and cycling. This is France's most exciting, up and coming wine region; you can find some superb, reasonably priced wines at local wineries, big and small. Dine in country inns on local produce; visit the Roquefort caves to taste the famous cheese. AIRPORTS: MONTPELLIER 45 kms (& TRAIN) BEZIERS 15 kms (& TRAIN) CARCASSONNE 60 kms

Local activities swimming, tennis, walking, sailing, cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf, wind-surfing, mountain biking



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Availability for the house in Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Last updated on:
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Rental rates for the house in Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Rental basis is per property to be paid in:
British Pounds
Rental Rates
  Dates Rates  
Period name Begins Ends Weekly Weekend per night Midweek per night Minimum stay
01 Aug 2008 29 Aug 2008 GBP 430 - - 1 Week
30 Aug 2008 26 Sep 2008 GBP 350 - - 1 Week
27 Sep 2008 10 Oct 2008 GBP 315 - - 1 Week
11 Oct 2008 19 Dec 2008 GBP 220 - - 1 Week
20 Dec 2008 02 Jan 2009 GBP 230 - - 1 Week
03 Jan 2009 10 Apr 2009 GBP 220 - - 1 Week
11 Apr 2009 22 May 2009 GBP 315 - - 1 Week
23 May 2009 26 Jun 2009 GBP 340 - - 1 Week
27 Jun 2009 28 Aug 2009 GBP 430 - - 1 Week
29 Aug 2009 25 Sep 2009 GBP 350 - - 1 Week
26 Sep 2009 09 Oct 2009 GBP 315 - - 1 Week
10 Oct 2009 18 Dec 2009 GBP 220 - - 1 Week

*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes to the rental rates

  • Rentals are for a minimum one week and run Saturday-Saturday only except in low season - please enquire.
  • Bed linen, bath and hand towels can be supplied for an additional £10 per person, per week if required.
  • Electricity is included except for low season (£220 rate), Easter/Christmas/New Year, when it is extra payable by meter reading.
    Security deposit of £150 required
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Accommodation and Facilities for the house in Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Property type:
  • house , terraced
Accommodation type:
  • self-catering
Floor area:
  • 140 m²
Location type:
  • Village
Theme:
  • romantic, historic
General:
  • telephone
Kitchen:
  • microwave, 4 ring stove, hob, fridge, oven, washing machine
Living room:
  • seating for 4 people
Dining:
  • dining area seating for 4 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathroom - Toilet,Bath with Shower,
  • Bathroom - Toilet,Shower Enclosure,
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms , sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom
  • Bedroom
  • 1 Double, 1 twin bedroom both with en suite bathrooms.
Entertainment:
  • tv, satellite or cable, radio, cd, audio tape player
Outside:
  • terrace, barbecue
Suitability:
  • children welcome, long term renters welcome, unsuitable for elderly or infirm, wheelchair inaccessible, pets not allowed
Notes:

Sorry, not suitable for children under 7 years of age. TV with Satellite (UK free to air channels)

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THE VILLAGE

Montagnac is a village of 3000 inhabitants with many 14th to 17th century buildings, an 11/12th century church, restaurant, internet cafe, boulangerie/patisseries, mini-markets, café/bar etc. and a large weekly street market. It is less than 10 minutes' drive to the pretty little port of Mèze, ringed with super seafood restaurants and a sandy beach. Mediterranean beaches are 25 minutes' drive and sophisticated Montpellier, with an international airport and main train station, 20 minutes. Our house provides a perfect, peaceful base to relax at the end of a busy day's sightseeing. It is situated in a quiet street, yet you have shops and a café for simple meals literally at your doorstep. The gourmet take away food shop is perfect for a gastronomic treat 'at home' and you can buy wine to compliment your meal at the specialist wine shop. Or opt for a take away pizza and local wine from the cave co-operative! Park outside to unload your car; plenty of parking 2 mins away.

THE HOUSE

Step into the 15th Century! A unique vacation rental experience. The ground floor of the Merchant's House has a superb, elegantly vaulted stone ceiling supported by stone columns at each corner and houses the spacious sitting/dining room and fully equipped kitchen. The wide stone spiral staircase has a stairwell of large, expertly cut stones where ancient doorways and windows were rediscovered during the renovation. It leads to the bedrooms and terrace. On the first floor is a large double-bedded room of 35 sq m with high ceiling and exposed beams, sitting area and French doors opening to a tiny balcony. A 4m x 1.50m Florentine tapestry and 18th century fireplace (non-working) complement the wall of exposed stones featuring a mullioned window. A ‘secret passage’ (NB: the entrance is narrow) leads to the ensuite shower room with shower, WC and hand washbasin.

THE HOUSE

The large bedroom on the second floor has twin beds and features a charming 19th century fireplace (non-working) and twin beds. One wall is of exposed stones where the former mullioned windows can be clearly seen. The ensuite bathroom has a big corner bath, shower, WC and hand washbasin. Top floor: The private terrace/loggia gets full afternoon and evening sun and has wonderful views over Roman-tiled roofs to nearby hills. It is the perfect spot to lounge in the sun, cool drink to hand! A Summer Kitchen (fridge, sink etc) and a gas BBQ make al fresco dining easy. Equipment includes washing machine, microwave, TV with Satellite (UK free to air channels), CD/radio, telephone for incoming calls.

Featured Review

5/5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook4744, HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 06, 2007, Date of stay: December, 2007

'…We had a lovely time and thought the Merchant’s House was wonderful…..but mainly we enjoyed just sitting on the roof (terrace), eating supper and drinking too much wine. We certainly hope that we shall have the opportunity to visit your house in Montagnac again.'

'We fell in love with your house at Montagnac – as our entry in your guest book testifies. And we had a wonderful holiday. That part of France seems to have everything…..We have talked a lot about our stay in the Merchant’s House since we returned and would certainly like to return some time.... Thank you for enabling us to have an unforgettable experience.'

'All in all it was one of the most memorable holidays we have ever had. Your beautiful 15th century home and the people of the village helped make it so.'

Living in the house (for 3 months in the winter) was a totally unique experience ....the renovation work is remarkable…. The village has an ageless charm and we loved the local people…

Reviews are the subjective opinions of Holiday-Rentals.co.uk travellers and not of Holiday-Rentals.co.uk Limited.

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Brenda Kemp
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Preferred language(s):
 English, French
Advertiser since:
 12 Jan 2001
Property listed since:
 31 Jul 2001
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