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The pool is not overlooked, the barn is empty and part of the house
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The house at night
Combined view of the donwstairs area more than doubled in size

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12600 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ginestas, Occitanie
  • L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative
    3 min drive
  • Domaine de l'Herbe Sainte
    5 min drive
  • Château de Paraza
    7 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)
    51 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Downstairs WC

Soap · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Pefect August Home - Heated Private Pool

All the bedrooms are large, one double, the rest can all be double or twin. 3 have en suite bathrooms.. Huge private pool and garden full of local character. But, unusually, in the heart of a historic village, not the edge. Just 2 minutes walk to a food shop/boulangerie, café, restaurant and bar. A traditional "circulade" village full of glorious architecture.

If you are interested in wine, well walk to the end of the road,and you are literally in a vineyard! There are at least 10 chateaux with wine tasting on offer within 15 minutes' drive of the house.

This area is Cathar country. The famous medieval capital of Minerve is a 15 minute drive. Carcassonne, with its giant castle, is 30 minutes' away.

There will be very few places on offer that have four different types of swimming within easy reach! As well as its own pool, the sea is about a 30 minute drive away. A freshwater lake with a beach and swimming facilities is 15 minutes away at Homps and proper river swimming facilities are on offer at Bize Minervois about 15 minutes away as well.

This is one of five places we have listed. So far this year we have had over 900 guests and over the years more than 200 online reviews of our properties. Our average rating is 4.9! We try to deliver consistent quality again and again.

Property manager

Mark Fox
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We also have a cot.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ginestas

Ginestas is home to this holiday home. L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative and Lutin Park Carousel are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Les Halles de Narbonne and Narbonne Market. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Ginestas, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Château de Paraza - 7 min drive
  • Narbonne Cathedral - 19 min drive
  • Réserve Africaine de Sigean - 19 min drive
  • Les Halles de Narbonne - 19 min drive
  • Abbey of Fontfroide - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Lezignan Aude Station - 16 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Oncle Jules - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Grillade du Chateau - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪L’entrepotes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Maison de l'écurie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Chat Qui Pêche - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Pefect August Home - Heated Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Pefect August Home - Heated Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pefect August Home - Heated Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pefect August Home - Heated Private Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pefect August Home - Heated Private Pool located?

Situated in Ginestas, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Canal du Midi, Domaine de l'Herbe Sainte and L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative. Château de Paraza and Reiki Practice JinKei are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect spacious home and great pool
We had a fantastic time! The house is spacious and very well equipped, we enjoyed the BBQ, the pool and having a local baker for morning bread. Highly recommended and we hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johann A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Haus für einen tollen Aufenthalt im Languedoc
Wir waren mit fünf Personen im Haus. Dafür ist das Haus eigentlich fast zu groß, aber wir haben das großzügige Raumangebot genossen. So waren wirklich genug Rückzugsräume vorhanden. Dem einen Kind war z.B. der riesengroße Raum unter dem Dach zu warm, so konnte es in einen anderen Raum umziehen. Der riesengroße Raum wurde dann von einem anderen Kind belegt. Alles ist weitläufig, auch die Treppen in die beiden Obergeschosse. Die Beschreibung passt sehr gut zum Haus. Die Bilder sind sehr aussagekräftig und passend. Der Pool ist einfach fantastisch. Geparkt haben wir vor dem Haus. Auch da gab es keine Probleme. Wir legten Wert auf einen Ort, in dem man morgens einfach kurz zum Bäcker gehen und wenigstens Baguette oder ähnliches kaufen kann. Das klappt hier im Ort auch am Sonntag. - Eine Bank ist vor Ort, sodass man auch Geld abheben kann. Genauso gibt es sehr gute Restaurants. Wir empfehlen das Haus sehr. Und wenn wir wieder in dieser Gegend Urlaub machen, dann werden wir versuchen, genau dieses Haus wieder zu mieten.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ginesta beautiful stay
Great property in a lovely village that has restaurants within walking distance. Lovely pool plenty of room and nice large bedrooms We had a great stay
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house, fabulous pool
Beautiful, spacious house with ample accommodation for our party of 9. Lots of original features and a pool to die for, especially in an August heatwave. Great location for exploring the region. The village itself was very quiet (i.e. no bar open for an evening aperitif) but the Wednesday evening 'nocturne' was a blast, and everyone made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip Stuart N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in charming French village
We had a wonderful stay at Mark's house in Ginestas. The house is beautiful, with original features, very clean and it has a great pool that the whole family enjoyed. Ginestas itself is a lovely, typically French village with a range of facilities and not far from the coast and larger towns. We would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
40 year reunion
Gorgeous property in a beautiful village Thoroughly enjoyed our stsy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1 week in Ginestas
Fantastic week in the beautiful village of Ginestas. The house was truly amazing. Plenty of space for everyone; more bathrooms than you can ever need; good quality fixtures and fitting; topped off by the private pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giles O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a charming town
Spacious and charming old town house with lots of big bedrooms and bathrooms -- no cramped little en-suites here! Good pool and areas for al fresco dining and sun-lounging. Altogether well equipped and easy to get on with. Ginestas is a great little town with a bakery, a delightfully eccentric wine bar, wonderful old school cafe-restaurant (Les Trois Cochons) and an absolute gem of a restaurant (Table de Casino) which is a few minutes walk away but is clearly attracting people from much further (drop in and book). We went there three times in two weeks! The little canal-side villages round and about are also worth exploring. Excellent big sandy beach with good swimming just east of Gruissan, with a huge bar (Paparazzo) to retreat to --it's a wide open beach so could get rough in a wind. The lake at Homps is underwhelming. Great canoeing centre at Roquebrun -- they will drive you upstream and leave you to paddle back, which is a perfect way to spend the afternoon with some gorgeous river swimming spots (especially the hamlet of Ceps, where the 5k trip starts). Narbonne has a beautiful historic centre with a magnificent cathedral.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodolphe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe parenthèse dans un cadre reposant
Très belle bâtisse immense magnifiquement restaurée avec sa grand piscine chauffée et tous les aménagements nécessaires dans un village du Narbonnais typique ! Merci !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter holiday
large house for the whole family. large dining room with plenty of space. heating was good. strongly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
The house provided a perfect base, loads of space, functional facilities and a wonderful outside area with fantastic swimming pool! The village it’s self was an ideal location with a bakery, village shop, bank and eateries, pop up shops and fête with live music and food stalls. However, the best restaurant we ate at was in the neighbouring village by the Midi canal. Day trips are easy with a car, Carcassonne and Minerva make for great days out and coming back home to MarksPlace put a real smile on all our faces. The property is even more impressive than it appears in the photos. Mark and his house managers are very responsive, friendly and helpful. Thank you for truly unforgettable holiday for all, cherished memories were made and nobody wanted to leave.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay!
Great size of property with enough space for everyone. The pool is a great size and a great way to cool down. The area doesnt have much for children but we had two hire cars for 8 of us and everywhere was driveable. Lovely day trip to Carcassonne, Peyrepeteuse Castle, Aquajet water park and loads more. Enjoy your stay :)
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastique! 5*
Where to begin! The timeless rustic elegance of the house was immediately evident to us on opening the beautiful wooden front door for the first time. We were thrilled to investigate the whole house and allocate rooms for ourselves and our guests. The house is exceptionally spacious and the bedrooms are extremely large with comfortable beds. The outdoor space is light, private, and spacious. The pool was gorgeous and the landscaping is well thought out. The House was clean (Thank you Hazel) and overall in excellent condition. The kitchen was well equipped. It had everything we needed over the fortnight except for a lemon squeezer which is of no consequence. The Boulangerie was a huge hit and frequented by us everyday. La table du Casino was a great find. Full of life and great food. We also enjoyed dining at L’Oncle Jules. I would also highly recommend La Grillade du Chateau in nearby Ventenac sur Minervois. Truly splendid and the least expensive of the three mentioned! In conclusion – the house is full of character and charm, we all fell in love with it resulting in a truly memorable holiday. I can honestly say the house exceeded on all counts and I would like to thank you Mark for giving it life again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jane j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous spacious house, beautiful pool.
Stunning property! The pool was fab! Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Comfy beds. Peaceful location in small town - plenty of interesting places to visit in surrounding area. The casino bar/restaurant in the town is amazing! We had a wonderful time. Thank you Mark!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old friends
A great location, a great house, a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb break
Clean; well provided; old house with character but all mod cons and decor; the yard and pool had plenty of seating and loungers: the pool was a good size and heated. Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
Really enjoyed our time at the house for a wedding at the local chateau. The house is huge and the pool is fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très belle location
Une maison très bien refaite avec beaucoup de place dans une petite bourguade calme. Les équipements sont très fonctionnels et en bon état. Emplacement idéal à la fois à proximité de points de départ de ballades en pleine nature, de découvertes de Haut-Lieux de l'histoire et de centres urbains. Bref une bonne adresse ...
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison adaptée à un regroupement familial
Maison de ville spacieuse et au calme. Aménagements intérieurs pratiques et confortables.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October getaway
The house is lovely. We arrived after a long day of travelling, and the standard delays in picking a hire car up - this meant we arrived in the dark, tired and frazzled. When we opened the door all the tiredness evaporated and everyone was excited about the house and the holiday. The house is huge - so deceptive from the outside but it also has really grand proportions (high ceilings etc). We stayed with extended family and the number of bathrooms was very welcome. Everything is comfortable and well-stocked. We were there at the end of October and the weather was very hot. The use of the pool was very welcome. Ginestas is a lovely village and the house is perfectly placed for a stroll around, or to pop to the shops/ bars in the village.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John O., Cork Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ginestas Gem
Just back from a glorious week in Ginestas. The house was everything I expected and more. Really good feel about the property and everyone enjoyed it. It was clean, very well equipped, and we wanted for nothing. The pool was very welcome when the temperatures hit the 30's. Would recommend very highly and a special mention for Karen and Hazel who were very accommodating. Thank you both.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

patrick m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
vacances a Ginestas
très belle maison hormis quelques problèmes sur propreté salles d'eau et piscine non nettoyée correctement ou plutôt nettoyée très très vite
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruno G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superbe maison !
Superbe maison très bien équipée avec une magnifique piscine chauffée dans un sympathique village.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family holiday
We had a really fabulous week here. The house was beautiful and spacious and the pool was much enjoyed by all. We ate at several of the restaurants in the village and had very good experiences in all. The people in the local village were warm and friendly. The house was in an excellent location for exploring Carcasonne, Beziers and Narbonne and all the beautiful villages. It is also close to the Canal du midi. All in all, a fabulous trip to a wonderful house in a beautiful location. Thank you to Mark for allowing us to enjoy his beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate P., Sheffield

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay in Ginestas
We have had a glorious stay at Mark's place in Ginestas. Booking and communications with the owner were first rate. The house exceeded all expectations - it is truly beautiful. Wonderful location, absolutely beautiful property and a brilliant pool and gardens. It had absolutely everything we needed and more. Truly outstanding in every respect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark Fox

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I have an obsession about personal service, not just machines with endless tape recordings an options and waiting 20 minutes to be answered! I always make sure that I or my agents are available at the end of my mobile if needed. My motto is "personal holidays with personal service".

We are all from London. I am a retired banker and my wife is a doctor. We started buying holiday homes because we were consistently disappointed with the quality of other places when we started renting self-catering places as a young family. Hotels didn't offer proper flexibility for small kids, and self-catering was either very basic or ridiculously expensive jet-set places.

Our children are now adults, but the business has grown as we found that others like our choice of locations and standards. Some of our guests have stayed in all five of our holiday homes, sometimes 3 or 4 times in the same one.

Over 1900 guests a year now stay at ou holiday homes. The average rating of over 250 online reviews is 4.9! I try to deliver consistency and quality.

Self catering should be about high quality and compete with a good hotel experience, not just renting someone else's place.

Why they chose this property

There are a lot of properties in the Languedoc, so why this one? We wanted somewhere in a traditional French medieval village. The countryside is glorious, but not as practical. The convenience of walking to shops, bars and restaurants was important, and it feels much more "French" to become a part of the village, even if only a week or two. A "vignernon" is a house originally owned by a winemaker - this one was built in 1860. It is full of character with lots of space and light, but so much nicer than a modern concrete villa. A large pool and sun terrace as well as outdoor dining was important. The house hadn't been modernised for about 80 years, so we had to do everything - it has every modern feature, but keeps its old feel. Ginestas is a friendly, small village full of tradition, literally surrounded by vineyards, but just 30 minutes' drive from the sea and the town of Narbonne with all its facilities.

What makes this property unique

Lots of space and a large pool, but within a friendly French country village, not somewhere in the countryside.

Everything about the house is traditional French. From the shutters to the original tiled floors throughout, and giant wrought iron bannisters with glass finials. The furniture is a mile away from flatpack chipboard, self-assembly. It is tough enough so that you don't have to worry about the kids, but proper French furniture.

There are lots of modern, semi-identical villas on small housing estates. that is absolutely NOT what we wanted. We wanted somewhere with French character through and through to give a unique experience, not just a house with a pool and a bit of sunshine (although it certainly has that too!). Several of our guests have said that the house is a destination in its own right, which is just what we wanted.

Languages:

English, German

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