£2423 - £3461
(€2800 - €4000)
Per property per week
Country house, sleeps 10, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Marie-Sophie de Seguin
(Advertising since November 2008)
Tel: + 33 (0)4 67 77 51 10
Tel 2: + 33 (0)6 12 51 38 83
Please mention French Connections.
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The chateau and its lawn (2 / 23)
The rare terrace (3 / 23)
blue sky in september at the chateau (4 / 23)
the dining room and her spectacular bookcase (5 / 23)
The main setting room with bleu confortable sofas (6 / 23)
details (7 / 23)
the yellow TV and Game lounge the favorite of teenaggers ! (8 / 23)
the large full equiped kitchen (9 / 23)
the \\\\\\\"lover\\\\\\\'s\\\\\\\" bedroom a so romantic room (10 / 23)
romantic atmosphère! (11 / 23)
large shower room (12 / 23)
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Peter room with king size bed or twin beds (14 / 23)
the shower room between Charlotte and Peter bedroom (15 / 23)
Kaly room with king size bed (16 / 23)
the Kaly ensuite bath room (17 / 23)
Seen on the hundred-years-old-pines (18 / 23)
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aerial view of the châtaeu (22 / 23)
sunday country market in Bessan for the gourmets ! (23 / 23)
The chateau is surrounded by vineyards and is a 15 minutes drive to the centre of the charming town of Pézenas.
It is a haven of peace and tranquility, ideal for up to 10 people.
All the rooms look onto the gardens (with a surface area of 10,000m2) entirely closed.
The elegant and bright blue drawing room, featuring comfortable seating, antiques and old paintings, the large dining room/library, a second TV lounge all open onto the spacious south terrace.
The terrace can be "the place to be" all day from breakfast to dinner. Two large lawns can accommodate all kinds of outdoor games.
A large, fully equipped kitchen, which would satisfy any cook and a toilet complete this ground floor.
On the first floor they are five comfortable and bright bedrooms served by a corridor with Provençal red tiles, three bathrooms and one toilet.
- Charlotte's bedroom (about 20 m2 ) with is own entry and dressing is equipped with a double king size bed (160x190),
- Peter's bedroom (about 15 m2) is equipped at your choice of one king size bed or two twin bedswi and has a magnificent sight on the park between 2 French door,
- Lover’s bedroom (25 m2) has an old tapestry in famous style “toile de jouy” bleu tones and is equipped with a double king size bed (160/190),
- Kaly’s suite (about 30 m2) equipped with king size bed (160/190) has a private entry and bathroom with WC and a magnificent sight on the park,
Cousin’s bedroom with yellow tapestry and drapes is equipped with two twin beds (0,90/190).
At last Third bathrooms and 2 separate toilets on the ground and first floor.
Six generations of the same family have lived here, and the house has been carefully restored to preserve the atmosphere of an authentic family home, but also includes modern requirements, such as internet access, flat screen TV with satellite connection …
The pool area is “the second place to be”:
This heated pool plenty of many mediterranean shrubs and flowers is totally private and secure. A huge lawned area with comfortable cushioned sun loungers so that you can either take a nap under umbrellas and a pleasant recent arbour or play beach ball or other games, your are in paradise !
The main lawn, facing the south terrace, bordered by shrubs and flowers, is ideal for playing football, frisbee, paddle tennis, table tennis, or just relaxing with a book on a comfortable sun lounger or chair under a hundred year old maple tree.
Barbecue, ping-pong table, boules de pétanque, badminton and lots of teak garden furniture are provided.
The château d’Hortes is very easily accessible by the A9 motorway (5 mins) A75 (10 mins) or by Agde train station (10 mins) or even the airports of Béziers/Vias 15 mins or Montpellier 45 mins.
For sports enthusiasts, two golf courses (St Thomas and Cap d'Agde) less than 15 minutes away and tennis courts less than 10 minutes away, not to mention the AQUALAND CAP D'AGDE Water Park, the largest in Europe, or rafting in the Hérault gorges (ie Roquebrun or Pont du Diable).
The house is no suitable for young children (under 5/6 years) for security reasons for example the stairs outdoor and indoor are not equipped with barriers.
Children olders are of course welcome and a lot of outdoor and in games are provided for them.
Come and savour the mediterranean way of life ! I would be happy to share my favorite addresses and our different regional wines and I could organize for you tasting in private cellars....
The town of BESSAN is about 800 meters away from the Chateau. This town of 4.200 inhabitants offers all kinds of conveniences. A hypermarket is open up to 8 p.m. in summertime and on Sunday mornings. You can have a treat at a gourmet restaurant, the Hacienda. The "Guinguette" along the Canal du Midi offers a range of entertainment. Every Sunday a large and famous handicraft market is held in the square and on the high street of the town.
You'll be choosing a lot of places to visit / About 10 mn drive away is the historical city of PEZENAS , the town where Moliere found success. You can visit many sights : the old town with medieval burger-houses and town mansions of the 17th and 18th Centuries; collegial cloistered church St-Jean and a lot of museums. But also taste wine each Friday evening, listen to music concerts, and plays at the theatre, discover the artists' shops (engravers, bookbinders, painters, etc.). Pezenas nightlife comes alive on Tuesday and Thursday nights
Many long and sandy beaches of the Languedoc région are within an easy 10/15 minutes drive, e.g. the famous sea resort of Cap d'Agde where there are a lot of water activities (sailing, surfing, scuba diving). Enjoy the famous Aqualand Park (the most popular aquatic park of UE) and choose from many fine beach restaurants.
Or drive along the coast until the "Etang de Thau", stop to explore the charming and typical ports MARSEILLAN or BOUZIGUES to taste oysters and mussels with a fruity chilled rosé wine.
Explore SETE name "la Venise du Languedoc" because of its canal network (at less than 45 mn)
The CANAL DU MIDI and the spectacular 9 locks of BEZIERS ( 20 minutes away) also not to be missed and offer a bucolic walk that you can explore on foot or by renting a boat for the day (within 10 minutes from home).
The Medieval hamlet of "St GUILHEM LE DESERTS" In less one hour’s drive, with its Music Festival and nearby when the weather is too hot The spectacular limestone caves "Grotte de Clamouse";
The fabulous CITY OF CARCASSONNE less than an hour away;
The animal sanctuary Sigean less than 45 mn
MONTPELLIER and the Musée Fabre is less than one hour from home.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Bessan (herault) - 1 Km
Nearest supermarket: Bessan (herault) - 2 Km - INTERMARCHE.
Nearest market: Bessan (herault)
Nearest pharmacy: Bessan (herault) - 1 Km
Nearest bar: Bessan (herault) - 1 Km
Tourist information: Bessan (herault) - O
Bessan on the map
Property 150899 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to Château d'Hortes
Road Autoroute A9 (exit 34) 1 km. A 75 (exit Agde) 10 kms.
Planes
- Beziers at 10 km
- Carcassonne less than an hour
- Montpellier less than an hour
Trains
- Agde TGV Station - 6 km
- Montpellier - 50 km
Access options
Car Essential, Public transport available, Taxi from airport, Taxi from train station
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Beziers [BZR]
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We stayed at Chateau d'Hortes this summer for the second time, as we were also here two years ago. It is an absolutely stunning place, and we really feel at ease and at home in the fantastic house. The experience of living in your own Chateau for a week is outstanding, and we will come back any time, rather than renting expensive flats by the coast. The childen aged 9-16 loves it here. The pool area is secluded and private and you have it all to your self. Bessan is a wonderfully authentic village, with not many tourists. The marked there is fantastic with greens vegetables, cheese and meat from local producers. The Chateau is a short drive from the beach and very nice wine producers within less than an hour's drive too.Guest rating:
We chose this Chateau because of the wonderful look of the place and it's proximity to the area we wanted to explore - I can only say that it was the ideal choice in every way! - The 19th Century house is simply stunning with décor and furniture which just add to the historic feel of the venue. The hostess ( the lovely Marie - Sophie ) is the ideal mix of being available if needed but not at all intrusive so the holiday passes in idyllic sanctuary! The whole area is a delight to explore and the beaches are stunning and not at all crowded. There are many restaurants within easy driving distance which offer a wide variety of ( mainly ) French cuisine, the standards were consistently excellent and catered even for the vegetarian in our group. But...back to the Chateau itself...words are barely adequate to describe the joy of living in this property ..albeit temporarily ! - The gardens and pool are immaculate and the terrace offers perfect venue for evening drinks ( and breakfast ) - I cannot recommend this place highly enough...just go and soak up the history and splendour of a classic French chateau !Guest rating:
We have just returned from a wonderful holiday at the Chateau d'Hortes. It is definitely as beautiful and interesting as the photos and the description say. Marie-Sophie is a great host and looked after us extremely well. We thoroughly recommend it and we are already planning to return next year!Guest rating:
Three generations of my family stayed here together for family holiday. It is a wonderful place....the Chateau is at once charming, beautiful and practical. We all felt very privileged to have stayed in authentic venue with such a history. Just waking up in one of the beautiful bedrooms an opening the shutters is really special as is having breakfast on the terrace overlooking the gardens. The pool area is beautifully presented and a great place to cool off and relax. Marie-Sophie is a wonderful host and always on hand if you need her. The Chateau has everything you need and more. The Anyone choosing Chateau D’Hortes will be bowled over by it....Magnifique!Guest rating:
Chateau d’Hortes is a charming 19th Century chateau in the heart of the Languedoc; its carefully preserved fabric and décor invoke constant echoes of its history, now slightly and delicately faded from its grandeur of old. Set in beautiful grounds and blessed with a large crystal-clear swimming pool, it was the ideal venue for our grand family reunion – 3 sets of family normally separated by geography. At any time of day, the big table on the south terrasse was where we hung out and chatted to catch up with one another’s news, but there were many cool and elegant rooms to which we could retire in search of quiet and solitude. All in all an excellent and unique venue; Marie-Sophie is every bit the careful and assiduous chatelaine.Guest rating:
One of our holidays every year, with family and friends, is at the beautifully enchanting Chateau d'Hortes. We now consider it our French home....can't live without it and have been going there for over 6 years. Marie-Sophie is a wonderful host and makes you feel so welcome.The chateau has been in Marie-Sophie's family for many generations and is a treasure of family heritage. This is ever apparent in the love and care that has gone in to making this elegant chateau the perfect location for holidaying in the south of France with style. You have the place to yourself. It is a great location for many activities and all you need for a wonderfully relaxing and fun stay with family and/or friends. If you can draw yourself away from the sun terrace, the private pool and private beautiful gardens there are so many interesting places close by to visit -Bessan is walking distance and has great little bakeries, a butcher and wonderful food markets. The magical town of Pezenas which is full of antique shop, St Guilhem Le Desert, Marsellian, Gorge d'Eric, Carcassonne...the list goes on. We highly recommend Chateau d'Hortes...you'll be missing out on a little piece of magic if you don't visit.Guest rating:
I have spent many happy summers at Chateau Hortes with my family & friends & thoroughly recommend staying here. As soon as you drive through the gates & before you even see the beautiful Chateau you get a real sense of tranquillity. The owner, Marie-Sophie is just lovely, very warm & welcoming & nothing is too much trouble. The chateau has been in her family for 6 generations & although very large & grand it has that feeling of home. The rooms are all very spacious & elegant & the decoration is in keeping with the style of the Chateau with lots of personal touches. The view of the garden from the terrace is beautiful, it is the perfect place to start the day with a cup of coffee & a croissant, have a long leisurely lunch & at the end of the day with a relaxed dinner & a glass or 2 of wine! There is a lovely shaded path through a small wood to the pool which is in a very pretty walled garden. The town of Bessan is a short & charming walk away & has a great market on Sunday mornings. If you can tear yourself away from the Chateau it is worth exploring some of the towns in the area such as Pezenas for antiques & a great music festival, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is a lovely town & the caves called Grotte de ClamouseGuest rating:
What a beautiful place! The pictures don't really do it justice. The Chateau is in the middle of the Languedoc wine region not far from the artistic town of Pezenas, the charming port of Marseillan and many sandy beaches. We had plans to visit further afield but were so comfortable at the Chateau we couldn't drag ourselves away. The very kind and charming owner has thought of everything to provide a real home from home experience. As a group of 10 mixed age adults it suited our needs perfectly. All the beds were comfortable and decorated in a traditional antique style and the three bathrooms were perfectly adequate for our needs. The extensive grounds and beautiful pool provided plenty of opportunities for outdoor sports, e.g. Badminton, volleyball and table tennis. We loved gathering round the table on the terrace overlooking the beautiful grounds. Many a happy evening was spent there enjoying the pleasures of local produce and Languedoccian wines. We'd love to return to Chateau d'Hortes.Guest rating:
| Property type | Country house (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Bedrooms |
1 single bedroom(s) 4 double bedroom(s) 1 twin bedroom(s) 1 cot(s) |
| Occupancy | 10 |
| Suitability | Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Smoking welcomed |
| Linen | 20 €/persons for a stay of one week and 25€ for 2 weeks or more. For a stay of 2 weeks we are doing 2 hours of housskeeping on saturday from 10 tp 12 for kitchen and bathrooms and we change all the linen. |
| Kitchen facilities | Dishwasher, Cooker, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Washing machine, Gas hob, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer |
| Internal facilities | CD player, DVD player, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Hi-fi system, Owner on site, Telephone, TV, Weekly maid service, Fans in rooms, Central heating (oil), Radio, Hairdryer, Wi-Fi Broadband Internet, MP3 Player, Internet Access, Tea/Coffee making facilities |
| External facilities | Garden, Swimming pool (exclusive use), Barbecue, Heated Pool |
| Activities nearby | Adventure park, Badminton, Boating, Boules, Canyoning, Fishing, Golf, Gourmet dining, Horse riding, Kayaking, Riverside activities, Scuba Diving, Sea excursions, Shopping, Snorkelling, Spa, Swimming, Tennis, Theme parks, Tree adventure park, Walking, Water sports, White water rafting, Wine tasting |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 29th November 2023
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2024 – 31 May 2024 |
€2800 Per property per week
(£2423 / $3076) |
| 01 June 2024 – 12 July 2024 |
€3400 Per property per week
(£2942 / $3735) |
| 13 July 2024 – 26 July 2024 |
€3800 Per property per week
(£3288 / $4174) |
| 27 July 2024 – 23 August 2024 |
€4000 Per property per week
(£3461 / $4394) |
| 24 August 2024 – 06 September 2024 |
€3400 Per property per week
(£2942 / $3735) |
| 07 September 2024 – 27 September 2024 |
€3000 Per property per week
(£2596 / $3296) |
| 28 September 2024 – 12 October 2024 |
€2800 Per property per week
(£2423 / $3076) |
Additional price notes
The indicated rate is for a stay of 7 nights for 10 people in peak season. Out of season the rate can be changed if the stay is less than 7 nights or 10 persons.
For booking a deposit of 40 % is necessary (the booking becomes definitive only after payment of the deposit and return of the signed contract). The reservation is subject to complete payment of rental weeks before the arrival.
A refundable security deposit of 1000 € must be paid at the arrival with the linen and the final housekeeping. The refundable security deposit is paid no later than 15 days after the departure.
The final housekeeping is 200 €.
Maid service during your stay available at 20€ per hour.
The final housekeeping price is to cover normal cleaning throughout the house. However, while your are therfore not expected to hoover and mop everywherer, You are expected to leave the dish machine empty, kitchen apppliances (ie oven and fridgge), crokery, kitchen ustensils, clean and where you found them at your arrival, . Please don't leave litter in the garden or at the pool. If the house is left in an unacceptable state, furter monies may be retained from the security deposit !