Family Holiday Home in the Languedoc, perfect for 2 couples - La Belle Vigneronne

South of France holiday villa near Pezenas with Private heated Pool, Languedoc, South of France - Sleeps 4 People, perfect for 2 couples.

 Flexible arrival days May/September (minimum 1 week).

This property has been awarded a 5* rating from Etoiles de France

A comfortable, recently restored family holiday home in a wine producing village near Pezenas, South of France. The house is only a few minutes walk from local amenities. The garden is private and has a heated pool with bubble jets.

The holiday property was traditionally built with local stone at the beginning of the 20th Century and until recently the house was used in the traditional sense as a "Maison Vigneronne", with generations of winemakers storing their wine in the cuves.

Now lovingly restored, this 2 bedroom 2 bathroom house can be enjoyed as a family holiday home with all the modern comforts one would hope for such as Wi-Fi (Fibre installed 2022), reversible air-conditioning and a private heated pool. 

Accommodation Details
South of France Family Holiday Home in a traditional Village near Pezenas.

This is a beautiful recently restored "Maison Vigneronne". Retaining many of the early 20th Century original features such as the traditional floor tiles and the original floor to ceiling french doors wich give a wonderful sense of light and volume. Reversible air-conditioning and Wi-Fi (Fibre installed in 2022) throughout highlight how new and old can blend and work together.

First Floor

From the front door an interior staircase takes you to the first floor, where you will find all the accommodation. From here a central hallway leads to each of the rooms. Floor to ceiling french doors lead out to the front balcony.

Kitchen-Dining Room

There is a dining table, large enough to accommodate 6 people with comfortable leather chairs.

A modern breakfast bar with 2 stools divides the room.

The kitchen, traditional in style, has all modern appliances including a 5 ring gas hob, fridge-freezer and dishwasher.

There are 2 double french doors leading to the front balcony which offer views of the garden and pool.

Living Room

The modern living room is equipped with a two-seater sofa and 2 armchairs. There is a flat-screen television, Blu-Ray player, CD player with internet radio, should you wish to escape the sun!

From the living room there is a mezzanine level for those quiet moments, perfect to hide-away with a book.

Master bedroom

Bedroom 1 which has a new wooden floor, consists of a "Queensize" double bed (160cm x 200cm) and a chest of drawers. The original french windows open out onto the balcony. (Please close if you are using the air-conditioning).

Leading from the master bedroom is the modern en-suite Bathroom with a corner bath, walk-in shower, toilet and wash hand basin.

Bedroom 2

The second bedroom has twin beds (90cm x 200cm) which can also be made up as a "Kingsize" (180cm x 200cm) on request. There is an antique wardrobe and air-conditioning.

Off the central hallway is a modern shower room, with wash basin, toilet and shower.

Storage - there is another room available for storing luggage and clothes.

Ground Floor

The ground floor is the "Cave/Garage". It houses the original wine cuves and has a Laundry area with a sink and washing machine. There is a table and chairs for dining in the shade during the hot summer days. This is also the garage with space for up to 2 cars.

You will also find a shower room with wc in the cave/garage.

This property has been awarded a 5* rating from Etoiles de France

Outside Details
Details of the garden and pool of this lovely South of France 2 bedroom holiday villa

The private Mediterranean walled garden, has trees and plants, is mostly laid with gravel and has some paving and decking around the pool.

The rectangular shaped pool can be heated on request as it has a "pompe a chaleur" (from mid April to mid October and is included in the rental*) - great for those who are keen to swim in the off season months when the weather is often just like Summer! The water temperature will of course be dependent upon external weather conditions.

The pool will not be available from mid October to mid April.

It measures 5m x 3m x 1.40m deep, as you access the pool from the corner steps there is a seating area with a bubble facility, one hesitates to say Jacuzzi or Spa however still a nice feature. The pool has an electric cover, which is great for keeping the heat in overnight.

An outdoor dining table with chairs, charcoal BBQ, parasol, sun loungers and pool towels are all provided.

In the garage there is Table Football and a Pinball machine - competition time!

Parking is available either on the road, within the property grounds or guests may also use the garage if they wish.

Nearby Attractions & Activities
Well situated holiday villa in the South of France

This family holiday home is situated within a traditional wine-producing village ideal for exploring the South of France. The village is famous for locally grown "onions doux" - sweet onions and you can buy them direct from the stall holders on the village road side in season. The property is within a few minutes' walk of the local village amenities.

Pezenas approx 4km. (There is a bus service from the village into Pezenas) Attractive medieval town, with a fantastic Saturday market, plenty of restaurants and bars. In the old town there are lots of independent shops selling hand crafted goods.
During the Summer the shops in Pezenas are open until midnight on Wednesday and Friday nights and on Friday evenings the Estivale takes place in the main street - There is tapas, music and local vignerons offering wine tastings - you buy half a dozen tickets and exchange them for whichever glass of wine you fancy trying and you get to keep the glass as a souvenir (so when you have a glass of wine you will remember your holiday in the South of France!)

Golf approx 20km - Beziers Saint Thomas - 6130m par 72. Practice area with 16 driving tees. Green fee reductions available. The golf clubhouse and a very good restaurant are just two minutes walk away. The golf course was laid out in 1992.

Lac de Salagou approx 30km.

Beziers approx 30km. The cathedral dominates this busy market town, rising majestically above the river Orb. The lively 'Feria' in August lasts five days; bull-fighting, paellas, flamenco dancing, and partying in the streets until the early hours of the morning.

Mediterranean beaches approx 30km
Cap d'Agde - a large resort with many restaurants and bars. La Tamarissiere, Grau d'Agde, Vias and Marseillan Plage are all also within reach approx 30-40km.

Aqualand - A large waterpark suitable for young and old - at Cap d'Agde approx 30km.

Agde approx 30km. Old historic town and fishing port, founded by the ancient Greeks. Nice market, excellent seafood restaurants.

Parc Naturel du Haut Languedoc approx 30km to the north/west are the mountains and rocky gorges of the Caroux. Great canoeing on the river Orb.

Narbonne approx 58km. Once the capital of Roman Gaul. Famous cathedral.

Montpellier approx 50km. Large university city and capital of the Languedoc region.

Carcassonne approx 110km. Largest fortified medieval town. A UNESCO site.

Nimes approx 110km. Roman temple and amphitheatre.

Perpignan approx 120km Palace of Kings of Mallorca.

For more information about this region, please refer to our Languedoc Regional Guide.