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French Village Experience - Village House Holiday Rental in Abeilhan, Hérault, France

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$742 - $1,339 Per property per week (Rates)

Capacity 8

Bedrooms 4

Bathrooms 2

Suitability Non-smoking, Suitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access

Property highlights Barbecue, Scenic views - 12.4 miles from coast

Access  Car Essential Car hire

"The house was beautiful....classic French shutters, elegant staircase etc. It is spacious, light and..."

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  • View of property
    View of property
  • Upstairs hall leading to 4 bedrooms classic tiling
    Upstairs hall leading to 4 bedrooms classic tiling
  • Cosy lounge fab views over vineyards and mountains
    Cosy lounge fab views over vineyards and mountains
  • Dining Area (table used smaller)
    Dining Area (table used smaller)
  • 3rd Bedroom at back, views over mountains
    3rd Bedroom at back, views over mountains
  • Terrace and views over vineyards and mountains
    Terrace and views over vineyards and mountains
  • One of three large bedrooms, classic shutters
    One of three large bedrooms, classic shutters
  • 2nd Floor large bedroom, king bed, en suite
    2nd Floor large bedroom, king bed, en suite
  • Main bathroom 1st floor, views over mountains
    Main bathroom 1st floor, views over mountains
  • View from first floor king size bedroom
    View from first floor king size bedroom
  • View of River Orb from Beziers Cathedral
    View of River Orb from Beziers Cathedral
  • Bouzique Oyster and Muscel beds, many restaurants!
    Bouzique Oyster and Muscel beds, many restaurants!
  • House views over vineyards and mountains
    House views over vineyards and mountains
  • River Orb, so clean to swim in and picnics
    River Orb, so clean to swim in and picnics
  • Tour de France at Abeilhan!!
    Tour de France at Abeilhan!!

Where is it

Hérault
 

Classic Village Property with Easy Access to Beach and All Amenities

Old French village house, newly restored, in the village square with all the amenities. Very good access to the beach, airport, rivers and Canal du Midi, Carcasonne, Pezanas for artizan shops, restaurants and Beziers for sophisicated shopping, lots of stunning chateaux hidden amongst the vineyards.

The property is in a great position from Beziers Airport for long weekend trips! Friday to Monday flights!  20 mins from airport.

Holiday Accommodation at French Village Experience

Accommodation overview:

Large four bedroom village house

The house is much bigger than the "front of house" picture looks.  It is L shaped and wraps behind the property to the left of the front photo.  With a 1st floor terrace with a clear view looking across to the mountains behind the house, this lies directly next to the kitchen and rear living room.

Ground floor

  • Entrance, cream ceramic tiled living\dining room
  • 2nd living room views to mountains and vineyards. Languedoc floor tiles
  • Kitchen with Languedoc fioor tiles
  • Terrace straight from kitchen and 2nd living room, fabulous views over vineyards and mountains, hot tub. Completely private.

Lime stone stairs to:

  • Bedroom 2 large windows and Old French Shutters, Languedoc floor tiles
  • Bedroom 3 large window and Old French Shutters, Languedoc floor tiles
  • Bedroom 4 large window and Old French Shutters, modern flooring
  • Bathroom with window to vineyards and cream ceramic tiling

Wooden white painted stairs to:

  • Bedroom 1 Cream ceramic tiling, large window, more modern shutters, fabulous view of square.
  • Ensuite sink, bath and toilet

As you enter the property's main living/dining area your attention is drawn to the quintessential French lime stone staircase. A light large airy room meets you with two large French single chairs to enjoy a good book.  Or enjoy the small terrace at the front that catches the morning sun. Ideal for a coffee and croissant whilst watching the world go by as locals visit the boulangerie, small local supermarket, bar or restaurant in the square.

An adjacent kitchen and second lounge leading onto a terrace with spectacular views over vineyards and the Cevennes Mountains.  There is the posibility of using the owners hot tub, to be discussed with individual booking. 

  • The second cosier living room has two sofas and two single soft chairs, coffee table soft lighting. (open fire for winter). An ipod docking station for music. Fabulous views.
  • The terrace is the furnished with large patio table seating 6, an additional table in the kitchen can be moved to add more table and seating area.
  • The kitchen is wonderful to cook in on an evening with the sun pouring in containing gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, fridge freezer, double sink and Nespresso coffee machine.

All floors are tiled.

As you ascend the grand staircase you are greeted by fabulous glass artwork, open airy hallway leading into:

  • Two large bedrooms, one with king size bed, one with twin beds.
  • A third pretty bunk room The twin and bunk rooms have typical village atmospheric roof top views. The king size bedroom has classic large windows and shutters over village square, which can have a nightlife atmosphere.
  • A bathroom fully equipped with bath and double shower.

On to the third floor is:

  • The final open plan bedroom that houses a large king size bed, dressing table and en suite bathroom with bath. A fantastic room for contrast, a modern take on the Mediterranean style.

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About Abeilhan in Hérault, Languedoc Roussillon

What we have is a small wine producing village in between Montpellier and Beziers, close to the It is a typical small Languedoc Herault village. It's history dates back 2900 years with the Romans, but it was in 995 that the fortified castle of Abeilhan was built. This has since been destroyed, however the 11th century Church and "circulades"- the fortified walls and houses built around the castle - still stand.

Property has parking outside.

The village is a quality wine producer and visiting the five main domaines and the cave cooperative for tastings is an experience not to be missed.

With two boulangeries, a restaurant, bar, tabac, post office, library, doctor and pharmacy also a local vegetable stall the village has lots of ammenties.

Nearest large supermarket at Servian 3 miles, 5 minutes by car.

For many further excellent local restaurants visit Margon, Magalas and Pezanas. In Pezanas, Wednesday and Friday night market stalls for food and wine tastings in July and August and artisan shops open in the old town in the evenings all through the summer months.

The chic, historic city of Beziers is not to be missed for a fabulous day out, visit the grand abbey, with superb views of the river Orb.

A half an hour drive will take you to Vias Beach one direction, or the river Orb for swiming or cannoeing in land.

15 minutes Canal Midi for boat trips, cycling or walking.

The walled city of Carcassonne is a must day out, with many, many restaurants and shops also.

The Cathar castles for further exploring.

Go West for the Pyrenees and North for Montagne Noire and National Regional Park.

Nimes, Narbonne, Montpellier all await your visit.

Meze and Bouzigues for atmoshepheric sea front fish restaurants.

The quality of light in southern France has long attracted painters and photographers, as have the beautiful langscapes, changing seasons and the most stunning views.
 

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

How To Get To Abeilhan in Hérault, South of France and the Riviera

Nearest airport Beziers 20 minutes away, direct flights from the UK budget airline Ryanair.  Other airports Carcassonne and Montpellier 40 minutes drive away.  All three airports very easy for hire car or being collected.

Train can take you to any of the foregoing cities as well as Narbonne.  A9 auto route for access the village is located on the D15.

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

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Guest Reviews Of French Village Experience

Mr and Mrs Clark
4/5/12

The house was beautiful....classic French shutters, elegant staircase etc. It is spacious, light and well furnished and even more than we had hoped for. The village is well placed with good access to beaches and surrounding area. There was a nice little playground for our three year old twins to enjoy. There was a very helpful contact who met us on our arrival and made us all feel very comfortable.

5/5

Paula Blackmore
4/10/12

We have visited the property a number of times. It is a beautiful traditional French house set in a lovely village square. The location is excellent for flights to Montpellier and Bezier for short breaks and easily accessible by car for longer visits. The surrounding area is off the beaten tourist track making it ideal for a true French experience. There is plenty to do to keep you occupied for a 2 week break.

5/5

Gill McCance
4/19/12

Stayed last September can't wait to go again this year............already booked.

Great location, with beach not that far away, added bonus bar /restaurant next door.

5/5

Julie, Alex and James
8/9/12

What a fantastic house! Huge rooms, beautiful furnishings, equipped with everything you could ever need with a real family feel...we particularly loved the huge (and enormously comfortable) beds, the wonderful ambiance and the fantastic balcony which always has a shady corner to enjoy a glass of wine whilst appreciating the vineyards that stretch out to the horizon. I can honestly say that the pictures really don't do it justice!

The village itself is really friendly and very French. Don't miss the chance to relax with the locals and enjoy a meal at the Bar des Sports next door! Nearby towns like Pezenas are worth several visits while the coast is nearby and quite lovely.

5/5

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Facilities at French Village Experience

Facility Details
TypeVillage House (Self-catering)
Bedrooms 2 double, 2 twin
Bathrooms 2 bathroom(s)
Capacity 8
Living Area140 m²
SuitabilityNon-smoking, Suitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access
Changeover day Saturday
Facility Details
Internal facilities Board Games, Central heating (oil), Exclusive rental, Fans in rooms, Hairdryer, Hi-fi system, Internet Access, Owner not on site, Radio, Roof Terrace, Weekly maid service, Wood burning fire or stove
Kitchen facilities Cooker, Dishwasher, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Gas hob, Ironing facilities, Washer-dryer
Other

Lovely terrace, straight from kitchen and lounge with views over looking roof top, vineyards and further views of Cevenne Mountains.
External features on site Barbecue, Scenic views
Other
  • Boules pitch in village, locals very friendly often ask you to join them.
  • Football pitch 
  • Two tennis courts by school available for anyone to play.
  • New Year party annually worth going to.
  • Summer Fete date around weekend 7 July annual
  • Bull fighting Fete date 22, 23, 24 July annual

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Availability at French Village Experience

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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Rates

Accommodation rental period Tariff
14 May 2013 - 31 May 2013 £535.00 per property per week
(€631 $819)
1 June 2013 - 7 September 2013 £875.00 per property per week
(€1033 $1339)
8 September 2013 - 4 October 2013 £685.00 per property per week
(€808 $1048)
5 October 2013 - 3 January 2014 £535.00 per property per week
(€631 $819)
4 January 2014 - 28 March 2014 £485.00 per property per week
(€572 $742)
29 March 2014 - 30 May 2014 £585.00 per property per week
(€690 $895)
31 May 2014 - 5 September 2014 £875.00 per property per week
(€1033 $1339)
6 September 2014 - 3 October 2014 £685.00 per property per week
(€808 $1048)
4 October 2014 - 31 January 2015 £498.00 per property per week
(€588 $762)
1 February 2015 - 31 December 2015 £685.00 per property per week
(€808 $1048)

Additional price information

  • Flights to Beziers from UK are now often Fridays and Sundays - we remain flexible with our changeover days.  Now offering Fridays mainly but enquire for availability.
  • For winter lets contact owner directly, fully centrally heated and open fire in lounge.   Logs provided in cellar/ garage.
  • We are flexible regarding changeover day all year contact owner, to help tie in arrivals/departure day re flights etc.

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Jane Watling-Read

(Advertising since August 2011)

Tel: + 44 (0)1249 730422

Tel 2: + 44 (0)1225 443516

Tel 3: + 44 (0)7766 760779

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