Superb Villa with Large Pool in Medieval Village

Villa des Garrigues details

Home description

Villa Des Garrigues is four bedroom villa with gardens and large swimming pool in a delightful medieval village with pretty views and close to Pezenas, Montpellier and the Mediterranean. 

If you manage to drag yourselves away from the pool then your could explore the beautiful village of St Pons de Mauchiens where the villa is situated. There is a great deal of history; many of the buildings are almost 1000 years old. There is also a shop, post office and a wonderful bar/bistro serving lunchtime local delicacies at very reasonable prices and tapas on Friday and Saturday nights. A two minute drive takes you to the village of St Pargoire with small supermarket, butcher, several bakers, a friendly bar, two restaurants,  and a pharmacy. Pézenas is a 10 minute drive away and Béziers 25 minutes.

Accommodation detail

Villa des Garrigues is the ideal holiday getaway for a large family or, for families or couples holidaying together. The house is spacious and well equipped having four seperate bath/shower rooms.

Lower Ground Floor:

• Laundry room - with washing machine tumble dryer additional drinks fridge and an additional shower room with w.c. and ample storage space.

Ground Floor:

• Kitchen - is light and very well fitted with a large fridge/freezer, oven and hob, microwave and dishwasher
• Sitting room/dining area - large and well appointed with U.K. satellite television.
• Separate WC

First Floor:

• Bedroom 1 - double room with additional single bed
• Bedroom 2 - double room with en-suite shower room
• Bedroom 3 - double room
• Bedroom 4 - twin room
• Bathroom - with bath, toilet and wash hand basin
• Shower room - with shower and wash hand basin 
• Separate WC

All linen and towels are provided free of charge as is electricity.

Outside:

There is a pretty garden with stunning views across the Garrigues, an area of vineyards and craggy stone outcrops. The garden in peaceful, it has two shaded terraces with tables and chairs to relax with a cool drink, a barbecue, ample areas for sunbathing and of course a superb swimming pool. To assist you to enjoy the gardens, sunbeds, garden furniture and a hammock are provided.

About the location

From the ancient city walls of Carcassonne to the modern holiday complexes of the coast, the Languedoc/Roussillon region begs to be explored. One of the Mediterranean's most glorious regions, the area enjoys more than three hundred days of sunshine a year.

Explore the Languedoc and you discover the beautiful blending of Catalan colour and French elegance, combined with the region's colourful history of the Cathars and Albigens.

Almost half of all French wine production is based in the Languedoc Roussillon region - so there's ample opportunity to sample local vintages, which include: Faugeres, Corbieres, Minervois, and Fitou. Food fayre includes popular international dishes along with Spanish and Moorish traditions - couscous and paella are available in most towns.

Villa des Garrigues is perfectly placed for the Mediterranean; the nearest beaches can be reached in just 20 minutes. As well as beaches, there are beautiful lakes, mountains and gorges within one hours drive. The area has large numbers of medieval towns and villages to visit including Pezenas, St Guilhem-le-Desert and the Cite of Carcassonne. For the more adventurous the Spanish border can be reached in about 90 minutes and a further hour takes you to Barcelona.

• Pezenas: Just 10 minutes drive takes you to Pezenas, a very pretty medieval town with an abundance of shops, cafes and restaurants. The centre is full of buildings dating back to the 16th & 17th centuries. There is also an excellent market on Saturday which provides an ideal opportunity to stock up on the wonderful regional delicacies, fresh salads and vegetables, meats, cheeses, seafood and of course the local wine. Take a stroll through the old town with its unique craft and clothes shops and finally stop at one (or two) of the many bars or bistros in the 'Place de 14th Juillet'.
• Cap d'Agde: 30 minutes drive from Pezenas is the holiday resort of Cap d'Agde. It has some 14 kilometres of fine beaches and many attractions for the children like 'Toonland' and the famous 'Aqualand' with its giant flumes, water slides and wave machine as well as a super 'tots area' for the very young. There is also much to explore nearby. To the west, follow the Canal du Midi, which is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and visit the cities of Beziers and Narbonne.
• Montpellier: capital of Languedoc-Roussillon, owes much of its charm to its beautiful historic buildings and districts and superb gardens and open spaces. Good places to sample the unique atmosphere of this wonderful city are the Place de la Comedie with its brasseries, theatres and large nearby shopping malls, the Place Jean-Jaures and surrounding streets and Esplanade de l'Europe.
• Meze: Our gateway to the Mediterranean and only 20 minutes drive from your villa, Meze is a delightful little town with a wonderful harbour and lots of narrow winding streets. It is situated on the 'Bassin de Thau'. There are small beaches to both sides of the harbour, which are clean, and the water is shallow, ideal for children. Take lunch at one of the many restaurants surrounding the harbour, where you will find some of the most wonderful seafood dishes. If you need to walk off your lunch then stroll up to the 15th century church or visit one of the many shops and stalls selling coquillage (shellfish), wine or clothes.
• Gorge d'Heric: Just one hour away, in the 'Haut Languedoc National Park is the Heric gorge, one of the most outstanding beauty spots in the Espinouse mountain range. The walls of the gorge are the finest rockfaces in the region and the area is popular with walkers and climbers. The paths and rockpools provide a wonderful venue for a days exploring and picnicking. The is a super little scenic road train that takes visitors on a picturesque route as far as the Gouffre du Cerisier when you can chose either the train to return or take a splendid walk back down past the rock pools and foaming waters of the Heric.

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

Activities near by

Adventure park, Bird Watching, Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Cycling, Drawing and painting, Fishing, Flying, French tuition, Go karting, Golf, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Photography, Pottery, Rambling, Riverside activities, Sailing, Shopping, Sightseeing, Snorkelling, Swimming, Tennis, Tree adventure park, Walking, Wine tasting

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

How to get here

Villa des Garrigues is situated in the beautiful medieval village of St Pons de Mauchiens, between Montpellier and Beziers, about 16 kilometres (10 miles) from the Mediterranean. Easy access to the area by air with Ryanair from Stansted into Montpellier, Nimes, Perpignan, and Carcassonne. From Birmingham into Girona with BA, BMIBaby and British Airways into Toulouse. By road from the North on the A71/E11 to Clermont Ferrand then the A75 to Millau and Pézenas.

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