Le Caveau - Villa Holiday Rental in Pezenas, Hérault, France

• 1: Le Caveau 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6
• 2: Le Bougainvillae... 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6
• 3: Le Laurier 3 bedrooms, Sleeps 6
• 4: Le Catalan 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4
• 5: La Forge 2 bedrooms, Sleeps 4
• 6: Chez Pierre 1 bedrooms, Sleeps 2

Where is it

• Location:  South of France and the Riviera  >  Languedoc Roussillon  >  Hérault
• Closest town/village:  Pezenas (Herault) ( 10 mins )
• Closest airport: Beziers Airport (20 mins)
• Distance to coast: 13.0 miles
• Access: Car Essential Car hire
• Property highlights: Barbecue, Garden, Private River Fishing, Swimming pool (shared use)

 

Luxury Villas on Wine Estate with Large Pool

A jewel in the Languedoc, a tranquil oasis of  superbly equipped villas furnished to the highest standards in the midst of vines, a short distance from the picturesque medieval town of Pezenas.

Domaine St. Ferreol lies in a private 35 acre estate with 2 acres of wooded park, ancient trees, a bamboo park, natural water gardens and ponds. The property is bordered by 1 km of riverbank with crystal clear natural pools which are excellent for fishing.

The large private marble finish heated swimming pool with Roman steps (13m x 6 m) enjoys a very sunny position, is set in approximately half an acre of lawned park and is bordered by an ancient high wall, wooded park and a small canal with views over the surrounding vineyards and the river. Here there is plenty of room to relax or play croquet, boules, badminton or volley ball.

For the children there is a large play area under a canopy of mature trees with swings, a slide, a climbing frame, sand pit, football, basketball, darts, table tennis and a 14ft trampoline. All these facilities are enclosed within the high ancient walls of the Chateau and is very safe for you and your family.

Built in a classical Roman quadrangle, this ancient  property dates from the 11th Century. The Chateau has an impressive underground vaulted stone cave under the main house that holds the huge old oak barrels once used for aging wine as well as current wine being aged in smaller oak barrels. Under the Cave there is a Roman Well. There is also an ancient mill to the rear of the property that was once the source of power for the winery and was fed by water from the canal.

The estate gardens are filled with mature trees, flowers, shrubs and fruit trees. An ancient chapel and water mill nestle amongst the ancient plantains and there are many secluded areas dotted with benches for those who want a relaxing read away from it all. You are free to roam the estate and surrounding lands. The area is ideal for hikers or you may hire bicycles locally to discover the local charming villages or just walk through the surrounding vineyards and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

Wildlife is abundant in the parkland and owls have nested here for hundreds of years and are part of the Domaine's history so much so that stone statues of eagle owls can be found in the gardens. A total of 53 different bird species were seen in one June week!

An excellent base from which to explore the region, 20kms from the nearest Mediterrranean sandy beaches, 50 kms from historic Montpellier, 125kms to the medieval walled city of Carcassone and 300kms to Barcelona. There are plenty of fun activities for all the family to choose from including 5 Golf courses in close proximity, tennis, horse-riding, canoeing, sailing, wind-surfing, go-karting and fun water-parks for the children all close by.

Holiday Accommodation at Le Caveau

The former wine tasting rooms of the vineyard, Le Caveau now offers spacious accommodation for 6/8 people with 3 bedrooms.

Ground floor

• Lounge/dining room/kitchen - (30 x 33ft) large lounge with integral kitchen area and dining area. There are excellent views of the surrounding vineyards from the large French windows on one side and secondary French doors outlook onto the sunny flower and herb gardens of the estate at the side. The interior is cool and spacious, furnished with country period furniture and comfortable chairs in a rustic French style. Careful attention has been taken to restore and retain original features including the heavily beamed ceilings.
• Kitchen area - is of country farmhouse style and is fully equipped with all modern amenities such as dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, full size oven and all necessary cooking utensils for those who enjoy cooking.

First floor

• Three bedrooms - are light and spacious with oodles of Languedocean character and plenty of storage space.
• Two bathrooms

For winter guests, the villa has central heating.

Outside

The villa has  its own private entrance and sunny garden area with a barbecue, garden table and chairs. The private terrace backs on to the Saint Ferreol fruit and flower gardens where there are also shady areas to sit and relax.

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About Pezenas in Hérault, Languedoc Roussillon

Domaine St. Ferréol is situated in the heart of the Languedoc vineyards, approximately 50 km from Montpellier and 30 kms from Beziers.Our nearest village is Cazouls d'Herault. We are 7 kms from our nearest medieval town of Pezenas which has a wide variety of bars, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets and arts and crafts and antique shops in the old quarter. There are several smaller villages close by with sleepy bars and restaurants and a small selection of grocery shops and local markets. Within a short driving distance you can find a wide variety of activities from golf to horse riding, water sports, water parks, tennis as well as museums, art galleries and of course some very chic shoping. For the sun lovers we are only 20 kms from a variety of family friendly, sandy Mediterranean beaches.If you enjoy sightseeing we are within close driving proximity of some of the Languedoc's most spectacular sights at Carcassonne, Narbonne, Nimes, Aigues Mortes, St Guilhem le Desert, the Pont du Gard and the Millau viaduct to name just a few.

There are many fêtes and local events that take place in the summer months to give you a true flavour for the region. Local tourist offices provide a wide variety of information on places of interest and a summer programme of spectacles and events.

We are happy to provide information on Things to Do for all the Family and offer you information packs on most local places of interest.

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

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

Situated between Montpellier and Beziers, 7kms from Pezenas and 10 kms from Clermont L'Herault we are easily accessible by road, air and rail. Closest airport is at Beziers Cap d'Agde, followed by Montpellier, Nimes, Perpignan and Carcassonne. Closest rail connections from Beziers, Agde, Montpellier and Marseille.

For further information please contact us and we will be happy to send detailed travel directions.

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

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Facilities at Le Caveau

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Availability at Le Caveau

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Tuesday, June 11, 2013

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