|
VINEYARD VISTAS, Peret near Pezenas - Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms
An 18th century 300 year old stone-built house with lots of charm, exposed beams, decorated in real French country style. The enormous sun terrace with superb, panoramic views of vineyards and mountains, has outdoor furniture and BBQ
Situated in a quiet position on the edge of a picturesque village with shops.
Traditional tiled floors, whitewashed walls, exposed beams and colourful fabrics create a real French country feel for your holiday at 'Vineyard Vistas'. A charming, beamed house on three levels, it has been restored to a high standard, retaining the character whilst carefully incorporating all modern day comforts.
Self catering accommodation
On the top floor there's a large, bright sitting room with exposed beams and a magnificent view. French doors lead from the sitting room to an enormous, south-east facing sunny terrace, with stunning 300 degree views of mountains and vineyards. Equipped with BBQ, sun lounges and dining setting, it's perfect for meals and sunbathing. (NB: some of the stairs up to the sitting room from the kitchen are irregular in size).
On the next floor are two bedrooms. The spacious double-bedded room is decorated in Provencal fabric of blue and yellow, the twin bedded room in burgundy Toile de Jouy traditional print. There is a second WC also on this level. The delightful kitchen/ dining room has lots of charm with exposed beams, blue and white tiles and enormous old fireplace. An efficient wood burning stove provides warmth and ambience for cold weather (logs may be purchased in a nearby town).
The spacious bathroom, with separate shower and bath, two washbasins and WC, is on the ground floor.
From the utilities area, doors lead to the pretty garden protected by an ancient stone wall. Quality equipment includes a washing machine, Satellite TV with UK and European channels, 2 bikes for adults, BBQ, microwave, Radio/CD/Cassette player (some CDs & Cassettes provided).
Parking is available in a small square approximately 300 ft (1 minute) from the house and you can stop outside the house to load/unload your car.
The Area
This region, Languedoc, is France's best kept secret, where you'll find the rural France you've always dreamed of. Sleepy villages of sun-warmed stones and red tiled roofs unspoilt by mass tourism, magnificent scenery ideal for rambles on foot or horseback amongst herb scented hills, with deep gorges tumbling into cool, inviting rivers.
If you can tear yourself away from such over-abundance of nature's generosity, there are many local places of interest nearby. Or an hour's drive takes you to splendid Roman towns such as Avignon, Nîmes, Arles to the east, stunning Carcassonne and the Cathar castles to the west. For a touch of true French sophistication, Montpellier, 40 kms, offers the arts, theatre, shopping, an international airport and train station. The Spanish border is only 1.5 hours' drive.
There are restaurants, supermarkets, shops and excellent weekly street markets in the lively market towns of Clermont l’Hérault and Pézenas, both 8 kms. Pézenas is also known for its many antique dealers. Swimming at Mediterranean beaches, 35 minutes and Lac Salagou, 10 minutes, which is also fun for fishing and non-motorised water sports.
This is France’s largest, up-and-coming wine producing region and there are many opportunities to taste its excellent wines at private domains and cave co-operatives throughout the area.
Brilliant local markets, concerts and festivals year round.
How to get there
Montpellier is the closest airport. Nimes, Carcassonne, Perpignan and Rodez airports less than an hour's drive, Toulouse and Marseille two hours.TGV to Montpellier from Paris takes 3.5 hours.
From our guest book
"Just delightful, loved every minute of our stay. Great base to go off and explore this fantastic part of the country…. This stay will be remembered for ever, the people (very friendly), the drinks and dinner on the terrace with the birds and the views." Ellen & Barry, Brisbane, Australia
"We came in search of the scene in the brochure. The camera does not lie!! We have sampled the delights of Péret and the surrounding countryside, the hustle and bustle of Montpellier, the unusual coastline. But the memory which will linger on is of your charming French house in a friendly village in the Languedoc." Mr & Mrs Walter, Mansfield, Notts
"I just wanted to thank you again for the use of your house in Péret. It was a part of France we had never been to before, but thoroughly enjoyed. Such beautiful scenery, breathtaking views and interesting places to visit! …..we certainly would not hesitate to rent again from you or indeed recommend you to anyone.
Once again, thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable week in Péret! Claudine, John & Emily, UK
|
