Comfortable Villa with Private Pool in Languedoc National Park — Property 17486

Comfortable Villa with Private Pool in Languedoc National Park

Watching soaring eagles from the swimming pool – there can’t be many places to do this, but this is one of them. This detached villa is comfortable and well equipped for self-catering, but the bonus is the range of facilities to experience the real joy of this magnificent part of the Languedoc – the outdoor life. Although close to the centre of the village, the villa is on a large plot with spectacular mountain scenery in all directions. The secluded, spacious sun terrace faces a wooded hill full of wildlife, and has a private pool on one side and a large shaded dining area on the other. Meals can be prepared sociably using the summer kitchen and large barbecue next to the dining area. There are play areas to the front and side of the villa. The nearby tennis court is free. The area is a paradise for walkers. Horse riding for various levels of ability is available near the village. And just in case it rains, there is a full sized table tennis in the large garage. Ample safe parking.

Location St Gervais-sur-Mare St-Gervais-sur-Mare < Bedarieux area < Herault < Languedoc-Roussillon < France

St Gervais-sur-Mare St-Gervais-sur-Mare < Bedarieux area < Herault < Languedoc-Roussillon < France

 marks the location of this property in St-Gervais-sur-Mare

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

Last updated on:

Saturday, 13 September 2008

Changeover day:

negotiable

Normal availability

May to October, winter by arrangement

Rental rates for the villa in Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

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Notes to the rental rates

• Rentals are from 4pm on the day of arrival to 10am on final day. The table shows the rate for the first week and includes welcome pack, electricity, gas, water, linen and towels, and central heating (available from 30 September to 28 April). There is a 10% discount on the total cost of any bookings for two weeks. Additional discounts may be available for bookings of more than two weeks. The rate includes some cleaning. The occupants are expected to leave the villa and grounds clean and tidy. Our cleaner will make the beds, clean the floors and dust at changeover. The pool will be cleaned and maintained once each week.
  
• A deposit of 20% is required at reservation. For the purposes of French law this is an acompte. The balance and a security deposit of £200 is payable 8 weeks before the holiday date.
  
• Minor breakages of crockery are accepted as normal wear and tear. Damages other than fair wear and tear will be charged for by a deduction from the security deposit. We request that you do not replace broken items yourself as we attempt to maintain matching sets. Replacements will be charged for at a reasonable cost.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the villa in Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

St-Gervais-sur-Mare

We call it the village, but although the town has less than 1000 inhabitants it has many amenities, including: 2 bakers; butcher; grocer; tabac with petrol pump; chemist; bar/café; restaurant at trout farm; pizzeria; 2 hairdressers; post office; doctor’s surgery and dentist. The butcher, the bakers, the grocer and the tabac are usually open on Sunday morning. The free tennis court maintained by the council is ~200 yards from the villa. Although small, the community is very active and organises many events throughout the year. The summer fête lasts 4 days with show bands every night, boule contests, children's games and a dinner in the square.

Equipment

So that you know what not to bring, the following are supplied: hair-dryer; iron and board; shoe brushes; 4 tennis racquets (no balls); 4 table tennis bats (no balls); boules; badminton set (cheap quality); foot pump; DVD/CD player but no discs; cool box and packs; and ceiling and table top fans. Each bed has a summer duvet, winter duvet and a padded cleanble over-mattress. The kitchen is well equipped and it is unlikely that you will require anything other than washing up liquid. Barbecue tools are provided but no charcoal. There is an extension lead with four UK sockets for battery chargers etc. A welcome pack is provided to help you through to morning in case you arrive late. This includes 2 bottles of wine, 2 litres UHT milk, 2 litres orange juice, coffee, filters, sugar, toast, jam, new dish-cloth, new scourer, toilet rolls, kitchen towel and dishwasher tablets. Bring your own favourite tea bags (there is not much choice locally and they are expensive).

How to get there.

There are low cost flights to the following airports within sensible driving distance. In rough order of driving time: Montpellier; Perpignan; Carcassonne; Nimes; Girona; and Barcelona. Nice is worth considering if it saves you a significant drive at your end. The Spanish airports have the advantage of cheaper car hire. Girona is next to the motorway and only takes 45 minutes longer than Perpignan. The owners have used all of these and can give further advice. Driving from the North of England is fairly easy with one overnight stop. The roads from Calais are good, and south of Paris they are cheap as well. A good tip: book Eurotunnel early and/or choose off peak travel. The fare is then very cheap, especially if you book early. Apart from mid August, the roads are quiet on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Discounts on channel ferries are available through holiday-rentals. More advice on request.