Large Stone Built Villa with Pool

Les Montels details

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Les Montels is a large stone-built villa, entirely restored and re-decorated, surrounded by a large Mediterranean garden. The property has a private swimming pool and is situated close to a village with all the usual amenities. It has a quiet, calm and private environment and is midway between the mountains and the sea. It only takes about 20 – 30 minutes by car to reach the busy Mediterranean resorts or beaches, or the peaceful foothills of the Cévennes.

Access to Les Montels is by a small lane which ends in a cul de sac at the villa. No other vehicles use this lane, so this gives privacy to the villa and offers peace and quiet. The only sound tourists can hear is the singing of the cicadas in the heat of a summer’s afternoon. The property is not over-looked, the nearest house is a few kms away. The villa is on a hill side and has beautiful panoramic views over the surrounding countryside – mainly vineyards, and not so far away, the village of Roujan.

The property has about 9,000 m2 of land, all of which is enclosed. Walking around this huge Mediterranean garden, tourists can discover olive and almond trees, pomegranate trees, a variety of other fruit trees, plus other typical south of France vegetation.

In the surrounding area there are plenty of wine domains that tourists can visit. Here it is possible to taste and sample the many different regional wines available. And of course, this part of the south of France is just as famous for its fine food, with local cafés and restaurants serving traditional dishes.

This part of the south of France has its own micro-climate with long sunny days in the summer and very mild winters. The region also has a wide variety of tourist attractions to suit everyone’s taste. Driving is a joy. This is far from the heavy traffic of the cities and motorways. The small countryside roads allow the tourist to enjoy the beauty of the landscapes, and the sweet-smelling garrigue, and surrounded by the largest wine domain in France.

Accommodation detail

Les Montels can take up to 8 people who can then live comfortably, but 10 people is also possible.

The villa has a total living area of 160 m2. It was completely renovated in recently - repainted, re-decorated and new floors fitted. There are new furnishings, new linen and the decorations are fresh, with gay and clear colours.

Comprises

• Kitchen - fully fitted
• Living / dining room - large room with a terrace, close to the dining room, with a barbecue
• Bedroom 1 - with a double bed (160 cm x 200 cm) and a bathroom with WC.
• Bedroom 2 - with 2 single beds (90 cm x 190cm), which can be put together to make one single large bed.
• Bedroom 3 - with 2 bunk beds (90 cm x 190cm), plus 2 additional mattresses, so 4 persons could sleep here comfortably (even 6 people if needed).
• Shower room - with WC.
• Separate toilet (there are 3 in the whole villa)
• Mezzanine area - with a television set and a sofa which could be used as an extra-bed if needed.
• Veranda - a very light and airy area, which opens onto the pool and has views over the surrounding countryside.

Fittings

Kitchen:
American style, large refrigerator
Micro-wave oven
Cooker with integrated oven
Toaster, kettle, coffee-maker
Dishwasher
The necessary crockery and place settings for 10 people
Complete and matched table linen
A high-chair

Bedrooms and bathrooms:
Two matched sheets for every bed
Several towels per person
A cot for a baby, and a foldaway safety barrier for a double bed

Living room and mezzanine:
Hi-fi system with CD player
Television set, DVD player, satellite TV
A fireplace for the winter time

Utility room:
Washing machine
Drying cabinet
Ironing board and electric iron
Vacuum cleaner

Several fans for the really hot days; Mountain bikes are available for guests; Central heating for winter rentals

Outside

The house is in the middle of a huge garden of 9,000 m2, all of which is totally enclosed. It is well stocked with a wide variety of trees and Mediterranean plants: olive trees, almond trees, different fruits trees, and different “herbes de Provence” growing between the rocks.

There is a large parking area sufficient for 10 or more vehicles next to the villa.

There is a large 10m x 5m pool which has been entirely renovated. It is between 1 and 2 metres deep and is equipped with certified safety alarm that can detect someone falling in the water. The water temperature varies between 25 to 30°C throughout the summer.

About the location

Two km away is the village of Roujan. This is a small and quiet Languedoc village, typical of the region. All the usual amenities are there including baker’s shops, grocery shops, bank and post office, as well as doctors, a dentist, a pharmacy, and two petrol stations.

Pézenas has larger shops and supermarkets. There are also many antiques shops offering articles from a bygone age plus a variety of small shops selling handcrafted objects, many typical of the region.

Pézenas is also famous for being the home of Molière, one of France’s greatest playwrights. Molière spent part of his life in Pézenas, writing and presenting his plays for the Prince de Conti and the King Louis XIV. In more modern times, the town was the birthplace of a famous French singer and comedian, Bobby Lapointe.

Mediterranean Beaches - The closest beaches are around 20 minutes away, driving towards Sète and Cap d’Agde. Spain is just 1h30 away via the motorway.

Mountains - The lake “lac du Salagou” is just 15 minutes away and is a great tourist attraction. A little further away is the mountainous region of the Cévennes. Here, tourists can visit the “Cirque de Mourèze” or the gorges of Héric.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

Activities near by

Mountain biking, Walking

See Activities and attractions for more information on nearby activities and places of interest.

How to get here

Please contact the owner for full directions.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.