£525 - £1850
(€623 - €2195)
Per property per week
Villa, sleeps 7, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Phil & Patsy Howard-Knight
(Advertising since January 2006)
Tel: + 44 (0)2086 603545
Tel 2: + 44 (0)7887 635681
If requested by the owner you can print out a booking form here
Please mention French Connections.
New for 2019 air conditioning and warm air heating
Peaceful Air Conditioned Three Bedroom Villa with Large Heated Pool & Games Room
This quiet and peaceful villa is the perfect place to unwind. It is set in its own very large, private Mediterranean garden, with the large main terrace facing south west offering the perfect opportunity to sip the local wine and watch the sun sink behind the vine covered hills.
The recently redecorated and beautifully furnished property has everything for modern living; Air conditioning, American-style fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Wi-fi, UK satellite TV, DVD, Video and hi-fi. The living room with feature fireplace (with wood burning stove for winter lets – there is also warm air heating for winter lets) leads through French windows to large terraces on either side of the house for all day sun or shade.
The villa also boasts a large luxury heated swimming pool with extensive terrace and a well-equipped games room. The three bedrooms sleep seven and a there is a travel cot available. The villa, which has superb views of vineyards and local countryside, is at the edge of the charming mediaeval village of Autignac; and just a few minutes walk to the village centre.
The main accommodation of the air conditioned villa is on the ground floor, with the utility, games room and garage area on the lower ground floor. The ground floor has two wings, the open plan living wing and the bedroom wing.
Living Area Wing
- Entrance hall with cloakroom off with toilet and hand basin.
- Comfortable lounge area: Well furnished lounge area with two large settees and two armchairs, a large coffee table and occasional tables. There is a wide-screen TV with UK satellite channels, DVD and VCR and a hi-fi system and there is also a selection of DVDs, Videos, CDs, games, toys and books available. The stone fireplace has a wood-burning stove. Double French doors lead on to the front patio area for morning sun and afternoon shade.
- Dining area: Large mahogany dining table and chairs. Double French doors lead on to the rear terrace, which is shady in the morning and sunny in the afternoon and evening.
- Kitchen: Separated from the dining area by a breakfast bar, the kitchen has a large, American-style fridge freezer with icemaker, a dishwasher, full electric oven, ceramic hob with extractor, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, in fact everything one could possibly need. There are ample cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery and glassware as well as plastic glasses and crockery for use by the pool. The kitchen also has double French doors leading on to the rear terrace.
The three double French doors, all with shutters, and ceiling fans in each of the three areas.
The villa has wireless broadband internet access available for guests’ use.
Bedroom Wing
- Master bedroom with king size bed, bedside cabinets and reading lights, wardrobe and dressing table. En suite shower room with large shower cubicle, hand basin, toilet and electric towel rail. French windows to the “bedroom” terrace with glorious views over the vineyards to the hills beyond.
- Family bedroom with one king size and one single bed, bedside cabinets with reading lights, wardrobe and dressing table. En suite shower room with large shower cubicle, double hand basin, toilet and electric towel rail. French windows to the “bedroom” terrace with glorious views over the vineyards to the hills beyond.
- Twin bedroom with bedside cabinets and reading lights, wardrobe and dressing table.
- Spacious bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, hand basin, toilet and large electric towel rail.
Outside
The large private pool (10mx5m) has a Roman end so that you can step in gradually and is walled/fenced for security with a cover when required. There is also an outside shower with hot and cold water and a toilet with hand basin by the pool. The large Mediterranean garden is well planted with local flora including fruit trees, mimosas and oleanders. The drive has ample parking. The front patio and rear terrace allow for sun or shade at all times of the day. There is a barbecue that can be used on either, plus a built in barbecue. The rear terrace has spectacular views and evening barbecues watching the sun set over the vine-clad hills are a major feature. If you’re like us you’ll find it hard to spend your evenings anywhere else! There is ample garden furniture available for use on the terrace, the patio and by the pool, including three tables with chairs, sun loungers, various coffee tables.
The villa is situated on the edge of the charming mediaeval wine producing village of Autignac, one of the major villages of the Faugeres wine appellation (AOC). The village centre, with shops and café etc., is just a few minutes walk. For larger shops and an excellent supermarket, the town of Magalas is just a few minutes drive.
The villa overlooks numerous vineyards and the whole area is famous for its wine, with Autignac being very close to several other excellent wine appellations, including Saint Chinian and Minervois, as well as being part of Faugeres. There are numerous local wineries that are only too pleased to spend time to introduce you to their produce.
Autignac is very well situated for every kind of activity. The vast choice of sandy Mediterranean beaches are just 30 minutes drive away, including Marseillan Plage and Serignan Plage and the fashionable resorts of Sete and Cap d`Agde. The beaches range from very busy, offering water sports, beach front sea food cafes and restaurants and night life, to almost deserted. A short distance to the west lies the beautiful Orb Valley with the spectacular town of Roquebrun.
Languedoc’s diversity caters for all tastes, from mountaineering to wind surfing, from bird watching to sunbathing, from canoeing the rapids to diving. The fascinating medieval towns of Beziers (famous for its flower market on Fridays and the annual “Feria”), Pezenas (with its wonderful Saturday market) and the African Wildlife Reserve at Sigean are just a short distance away. There are numbers of mediaeval towns nearby and as it is an area that has suffered a turbulent history there are a wealth of historical sites to explore, including the magnificent Abbeys of Frontfroide and Lagrasse, the Cathar castles in Peyrepertuse and Queribus and the fortified town of Carcasonne. Inland there are many opportunities for hill walking amongst astounding scenery, the grottes of Clamouse, Deveze and Demoiselles and Lake Salagou for fresh water swimming and water sports.
Also nearby is the picturesque Canal du Midi, featured in the TV series “Rick Stein’s French Odyssey”, which passes by fascinating countryside and has beautiful flat walks and cycle rides along its towpaths.
Just outside the village lies the impressive ‘Chateau de Grezan’ – a superb chateau hidden by vineyards and trees which was until recently owned by the Lanson Champagne family. Here you’ll find a very fine wine cave. Also nearby are the Paul Ricard caves in Bessan and the museum and caves of Noilly Prat in the pretty harbour side village of Marseillan.
In addition to the possibilities mentioned above and of course just chilling around the pool, here are a few other local activities of which we are aware.
- Tennis. There is a tennis court in the village which we believe can be hired by visiting the Marie.
- Cycling. Bike hire and advice on cycle touring is available in the neighbouring village of St. Genies. Visit VeloRoo.com
- Painting. Watercolour tuition is availble in the pretty nearby village of Pouzolles from Englishman Simon Roberts. Visit painting-in-france.com
- Hill Walking. There are a number of excellent walks close to the village and many more in the hills to the north. For those interested in serious walking we would recommend the book Walking in the Languedoc by John Cross.
- Canoing. There are several canoeing centres on the river Orb and also further afield to the north on the Herault. Not far from the villa is the centre at Reals.
Visit base-reals.com
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: A Few Minutes Walk Away In The Village Square
Nearest supermarket: A Few Minutes Walk Away In The Village Square
Nearest market: In The Village Square, Although This Is Very Small
Nearest pharmacy: In The Village
Nearest bar: In The Village Square
Tourist information: A Few Minutes Drive Away In Magalas
Autignac on the map
Property 103738 – Nearby place of interest
How to get to Villa Couche du Soleil
By Car:
- Autignac is 20 minutes from Beziers and the A9. 11 hours drive time from the channel ports.
By Air:
- Beziers-Agde (25 minutes) - Ryanair
- Montpellier (60 mins) - Easyjet, Ryanair
- Perpignan & Carcassone (1¼ hours) - Flybe, Ryanair
- Nimes (1½ hours) - Ryanair
- Girona, Spain (2 hours) - Ryanair, ThomsonFly
- Marseille (2½ hours) - Bmi, BA, Flybe, EasyJet
- Toulouse (2½ hours) - Flybe, Bmi, BA, EasyJet
- All airports have excellent car hire firms
By Rail:
- The Eurostar/TGV runs from London to Beziers and Montpellier
Access options
Public transport available, Taxi from airport, Taxi from train station
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Beziers [BZR]
Property type | Villa (Self-catering) |
Bathrooms | 3 |
Bedrooms |
1 double bedroom(s) 1 triple bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) 1 cot(s) |
Occupancy | 7 |
Suitability | Suitable for children, Suitable for the elderly, Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Non-smoking, Touring motorcyclists welcome |
Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Cooker, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer |
Internal facilities | Air conditioning, CD player, Central heating (electric), DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Hi-fi system, Internet access (broadband), TV, VCR, Video games, Wood burning fire or stove, Fans in rooms, Radio, Roof Terrace, Electric heaters, Hairdryer, Board Games, Games console, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, MP3 Player, Internet Access, Tea/Coffee making facilities |
External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Roof terrace, Heated Pool |
Activities nearby | Bird Watching, Canoeing, Diving, Drawing and painting, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Photography, Rambling, Riverside activities, Rock climbing, Scuba Diving, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Walking, Water skiing, Water sports, Wind Surfing, Wine tasting, Wine touring |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 25th July 2024
Available | Booked/Unavailable |
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Accommodation rental period | Price |
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31 August 2024 – 27 September 2024 |
£995 Per property per week
(€1180 / $1311) |
28 September 2024 – 01 November 2024 |
£675 Per property per week
(€801 / $889) |
02 November 2024 – 28 March 2025 |
£525 Per property per week
(€623 / $692) |
29 March 2025 – 23 May 2025 |
£695 Per property per week
(€824 / $915) |
24 May 2025 – 04 July 2025 |
£1050 Per property per week
(€1246 / $1383) |
05 July 2025 – 29 August 2025 |
£1850 Per property per week
(€2195 / $2437) |
30 August 2025 – 26 September 2025 |
£1050 Per property per week
(€1246 / $1383) |
27 September 2025 – 31 October 2025 |
£695 Per property per week
(€824 / $915) |
01 November 2025 – 27 March 2026 |
£525 Per property per week
(€623 / $692) |
Additional price notes
Prices are in £ (UK Pounds) and are for the property per week. A 20% deposit will be required at the time of booking. An additional refundable security deposit will also be requested at the same time as the balance (8 weeks prior to arrival).
Bookings run from Saturday 4pm to Saturday 10.00am and include electricity, water, linen, and towels. The pool is open and heated from April 1st to mid-October (possibly later by arrangement).
A reduction can be made for extended rental periods, call for details.